How to Lose 10 lbs. In Weight

Before we move away from diet and weight loss for a while, let us do a quick recap to help those whose main aim is to lose 10lbs as quickly as possible. If you are well overweight, then being able to lose 10 lbs will be a great boost, and if you need to lose more lbs, you will be well set to lose those steadily over time.

Losing 10 lbs may not seem a lot, but if you are not too grossly overweight, then it will be noticeable to others as well as you. This means that if you can lose that weight, then be highly motivated to reach your ideal weight.

So, what are the best things to do to lose 10 lbs? Follow the following tips, thoroughly, and you should be well on the way there:

1. Set Realistic Weight Loss Goals

Ok, you have set a good target of losing 10lbs. The only other target to set is how long. A steady 2 lbs a week for 5 weeks is about right, but bear in mind that after that 1 lb a week is a sensible target.

2. Get Your Mindset Right to Diet and Lose Those 10lbs

You just have to be in the right frame of mind to lose weight, so get that right at the start, or you will fail. Remember that your target is 10 pounds, so it is not too onerous; not like setting yourself a target of 100 lbs. And at 2 lbs a week you really can do it in 5 weeks; do not worry about beyond 5 weeks at this stage. That can be dealt with later. On day 1, ensure you are totally committed, and nobody will stop you.

Throughout the 5 weeks, reinforce your determination regularly, especially last thing at night, just before you sleep.

3. Set Aside the Time

You do not need to set aside extra time for eating, but you may need to for food preparation, exercise and lifestyle changes. When you work on getting your mindset right, include setting aside the time in that process.

4. Now Plan How You Will Get Rid of Those 10 lbs

This is where you get down and plan how you will lose those 10 lbs. Weigh yourself on a reliable set of scales, and then write down in a diary or on a planner what you will do each day to lose weight. It is not as onerous as you may think, with the right plan of attack. Think about your eating habits, and where a few changes could lose you a couple of pounds a week.

Why not pay a visit to a health food store, and see what tasty foods they have which you can eat or drink instead of some of the junk foods or processed foods you may be eating routinely. Grab some tasty snacks, such as mixed nuts and raisins, and use them whenever you feel a bit peckish. Try some fruit or vegetable drinks, and totally rule out sugary drinks like sodas and colas. Take this seriously, and you will not only lose weight but probably start to enjoy non sweet foods more.

If you are not too sure what foods to follow and buy, and feel like some support will be helpful, take a look at eDiets.com. They have been established more than 10 years and have well over a million members.

5. Change Your Routine to Accommodate Exercise.

 

There are two sides to losing weight, exercise and diet. Imagine that you will lose 1 lb a week for 5 weeks through a better diet, and another lb a week through exercise. If you create a routine where you walk more than you used to, work out at the gym once a week, and/or do extra exercise at home. You do not need the gym; just be more active than before and those pounds will disappear

6. Keep Track of Your Weight Loss Progress

Finally, it is helpful to monitor your progress, so keep a daily diary of your efforts, and weight yourself once a week on the same scales. if you have not lost 2lbs after the first week, just make some adjustments, and be honest with yourself.