How to Lose Weight Faster, Naturally and Safely

Ultimately, Weight loss goes down to the idea of calories in, calories out: Eat less than you consume, and you're going to lose weight. And while water weight can be easily lost on a low-carb diet, I will definitely not be pushing for it. The diet itself will make you think this eating style works — when you really get back what you lost as soon as you start eating carbs again in future. This can be demotivating if want results that long.

If you are looking to accelerate weight loss, I will indeed urge you to be aware of the things that you consume that you don't like for yourself. Think: food pushers at work, or leftovers from your children. Noticing where the extra calories really come from is just another step towards making healthier short- and long-term decisions.

There are other strategies around the board that hold true for almost all of us — and they're principles we should put into action right now.

So, here's where we should start:

Anytime you eat, take more vegetables

I promise it is so easy! If you're thinking of making every meal predominantly vegetables (at least 50 percent of what you have), you're on the right track for better health and weight loss.

Check on your breakfast

Beginning your day with a sugar-stabilizing nutrient combination will help you slim down without compromise. The easiest, sincere breakfasts are those that will fill you up, satisfy you, and stave off your cravings later in the day. Be sure to consume between 400 and 500 calories for your morning meal and include a source of lean protein plus healthy fat (e.g., bacon, unsweetened Greek yogurt, almonds, or nut butters) and fiber (veggies, fruits, or 100% whole grains).

Take a walk

Don't get me wrong-it's good for you to exercise at any time. But evening exercise can be particularly helpful, as the metabolism of many people slows down at the end of the day. Before dinner, thirty minutes of aerobic exercise raises your metabolic rate and may keep it elevated for another two to three hours, even after you finished moving. And, more, this can allow you to relax after meal, so that you won't be tempted by stress-induced grazing that can rack up calories.

Yes to more Water

You definitely need to drink lots of water to help prevent bloating, and you can (and should!) eat high-water foods too. Look for cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon, asparagus, grapes, celery, artichokes, pineapples, and cranberries — all of which contain diuretic properties that will help you stay full because of their higher fiber content.

Get a goodnight sleep

Multiple studies have shown that there is an increased incidence of obesity to sleeping less than 5–6 hours a night. There are several explanations for that.

Research indicates that inadequate or poor sleep slows down the cycle in which the body turns calories, called metabolism, into energy. When metabolism is less efficient, the body can store energy that is unused as fat. Furthermore, poor sleep will increase insulin and cortisol production which also prompts fat storage.

How long anyone sleeps also affect the regulation of leptin and ghrelin, the appetite-control hormones. Leptin sends messages to the brain about fullness.

Worth Noting

It's important to note, when it comes to weight loss, there are no easy fixes.

Consuming a safe, balanced diet is the easiest way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

That should include 10 portions of fruit and vegetables, protein of good quality and whole grains. Exercising every day for at least 30 minutes is also helpful.