The first thing you have to understand about losing weight is that it is not about trying all sorts of diets.  Real and sustainable weight loss is the result of a change in lifestyle, of moving from a junk-eating, sedentary and stressful routine, to a lifestyle based on healthy habits and moderation.

The secret to keep an overweight person excited about losing weight is that he or she sees results fast.  It doesn’t matter how life threatening your weight is, if you don’t see yourself thinner and feel lighter in a short period of time, you will most probably quit trying for good. 

Here we present you the 11 fastest ways to lose weight, all of them healthy natural habits that will maximize and speed up your dream of being thin:

1.    Drink lots of water
Forget about sodas and drink water all day long.  Instead of sugar-loaded and calorie-filled drinks, go for water to hydrate your body appropriately and improve your health.  Water will get toxins out of your whole body and it will help you build muscle.

2.    Eat six times a day
Yes, instead of the normal three big meals, switch to eating six small ones per day.  The body can’t metabolize big meals, thus, all the excess will be turned into fat.  In order to lose fat, you have to eat smaller meals and with shorter periods of time between them.

3.    Exercise with weights
In addition to cardio, try a weight lifting exercise routine to burn fat fast.  It will tone and strengthen your body, and will improve your general health.  It will help you burn calories and fat faster than a normal routine, because it will enhance your metabolism.

4.    Discard intensive exercise routines
Contrary to what many people think, very intense and long routines won’t help you burn fat.  You will gain more if you break it up in short sessions: a walk in the morning, a workout at midday, and a bit of exercise in the evening.  In this way you stay active all day long and you enhance your metabolism.

5.    Work out a mix
Try to find a mix of exercises that will keep you interested and excited about exercising regularly.  Change exercises every day so that you don’t get bored with any: swim one day, walk the next, and go bike riding the following.  In this way you will also tone your body much better because you are using different muscles in different ways.

6.    Eat lots of protein
Foods rich in protein boost the metabolism and make it possible for your body to burn fat faster.  They will also help you rebuild your muscles after working out and keep them lean.  Be selective with the protein you include in your diet; pick them low in fat to avoid eating extra calories.

7.    Be wise when cutting calories
Cut them little by little and not all at once to reduce the risk of an unhealthy reaction.  If you eliminate calories all together, your body will burn the available ones too fast and this will slow your metabolism down. 

8.    Reward yourself
If you are achieving your goals, give yourself a treat.  You won’t be tempted to cheat if you reward yourself once in a while.  If you love chocolate, have a square every evening.

9.    Avoid alcohol
Alcohol is full of calories, as it is rich in sugars and carbohydrates.  These calories add fast and consume the nutrients you require in your daily diet.  Alcohol also inhibits fat burning, making your body store it faster.

10.    Try a low glycemic index diet
This is a great way to burn fat, and it consists of eating large quantities of low glycemic index foods.  These are nutritious and will help your body burn fat and calories faster.  It includes lots of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and grains. 

11.    Perform a regular weight loss cleanse
These consist on cleansing your body from the inside out to eliminate toxins and residue matter that adds lots of extra pounds to your weight.  Fecal matter that adheres to the colon walls and stays there even for years may add up to 10 pounds to your body weight.

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George DeJohn is the author of “3 Minutes to a Strong Mind and a Fit Body” and the creator of the 21-Day Full Body Cleanse system. George is the author of a very successful blog on healthy living, weight loss and stress elimination: http://www.21DayBodyMakeover.com/blog/

Can I get a body detoxification at home?

A growing cry about health professionals has been in getting a body detox or body cleansing. It is no secret that colon cancer and other diseases are on the rise. Many health professionals contribute the reasons to an over flow of toxin exposure. From poor “junk food” diets, low fiber meals, breathing in harsh chemicals or poor air, to stress. When toxins are not properly eliminated, this may lead to sickness and disease.

These toxins affect adversely the functioning of our body organs, especially the functioning of vital organs such as the liver, the kidneys, and the colon. A toxic colon eventually leads to a toxic liver, which pollutes the tissues and the bloodstream, resulting in poor health. Our body organs and tissues must be free of toxins for the immune system to function optimally.

How Do I Know I Need A Body Detox?

Here is a partial list of symptoms that may indicate you needing a body detox soon. Candida infections, constipation, hemorrhoids, impair digestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, recurring headaches, fatigue and low energy, protruding belly, bad breath, excess weight, and metallic taste in the mouth. It is time to take action if you start experiencing one or more the these problems.

Just like you car needs the oil changed regularly or your outside of your body regularly needs a washing, so does your internal body. Waiting too long or til you start experiencing some symptoms listed above, is not a wise idea. You will increase your risk of developing much more serious problems like cancer the longer you procrastinate your body cleansing.

Research clearly proves that our bodies are not capable of elimination all the different toxins and chemicals we inhale and ingest every day. They simply accumulate in our cells (especially fat cells), tissues, blood, organs (such as the colon, liver and brain) and remain stored for an indefinite length of time causing all kinds of health problems. A body detoxification cleanse will improve your health and boost immune system function.