How to Reduce Weight in 2 Weeks - Short List

For most of you the weight issues did not come overnight. It is a problem that builds up for years and years. Fixing this problem in just 2 weeks is not a realistic approach. Surely it is possible to reduce weight in 2 weeks. Just don't expect it to be 30 lbs or so. The main issue is to keep this weight off after you have lost it. So a better question would be: how to reduce weight in 2 weeks and keep it off.

I am not a big fan of the short "how to reduce weight in 2 weeks" list. To keep the weight off you need to change your lifestyle more than just follow a few tips. I have written articles about this but a lot of you like these short lists to get you started. So here I will list a few tips to help you on your weight loss journey.

How to reduce weight in 2 weeks?

• Drink lots of water during the day. If you deprive your body of water it will go into survival mode. This means it stores all the water it can around your ankles, hips and even your waist. Supply the body all the water it needs and these reserves are flushed and when your body trusts your water intake no more is stored. About 8 glasses a day is sufficient.


• Overeating is the worst thing to do when trying to lose weight. Some tips to stop you from overeating. Drink a glass of water before and/or during each meal. Chew your food better and eat slowly. Your body doesn't realize it had enough right away. This usually takes a couple of minutes and in this time you will overeat. By eating more slowly you will prevent this.


• Kick start your metabolism first thing in the morning. Eating breakfast and a morning exercise of about 30 minutes will do the trick.


• Stop drinking soda's and start drinking green tea. Sodas are just packed with sugars. These give you a short rush and after the rush your body wants a new sugar fix so to speak. Sugars are hard for the body to break down and are most likely stored as fat. Green tea on the other hand helps your body to burn of calories. A classical win-win situation.


• Make sure you have balanced meals throughout the day. Cut down on the carbohydrates and use more proteins. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables for your daily vitamin consumption.

There you have it, my short how to lose weight in 2 weeks list. These tips should help you lose some weight pretty quickly. Losing weight is not just something for the next 2 weeks; it's a journey of a lifetime. To make the journey easier you good take some days off after you followed the tips for 2 or 3 weeks.

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