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Friday, March 13, 2009

You Can Lose 20 Pounds the Healthy Way

By Sara Greene

Everybody has a special occasion that they want to look their best for. Maybe it's a special vacation, or a family reunion, or even a wedding. If just the thought of losing weight in time for some big event has you hyperventilating, relax. If you start now, you will have enough time to lose 20 pounds and feel great, too.

There are many safe methods to losing weight quickly. You can even lose a substantial amount of weight, like 20 pounds, in a remarkably short period. All it takes is a little knowledge and perseverance.

Start your weight loss program with breakfast. Oatmeal not only makes you feel full, it also lowers your cholesterol. Oatmeal also absorbs the little fat globules floating around in your bloodstream, AND it tastes good! Those 20 extra pounds don't stand a chance!

Drinking cold water burns more calories than drinking warm water. And drinking water instead of soda or other sweetened drinks is better for you in two ways - it fills you up, so you don't feel hungry AND no sugar means no calories. Diet sodas may have no calories, but the "sweet taste" causes your insulin to rise, which causes cravings. For food.

Eat apples, bananas and citrus fruit every day. They all have fiber and vitamins necessary for good health. Bananas also have potassium (good for heart health), citrus fruits are LOADED with vitamin C, and apples are just plain GOOD for you. They will all fill you up and help flush out the fat in a healthy way.

A sluggish digestive system is the LAST thing you want when you're trying to lose weight. Fiber in your diet will fill you up AND clean you out.

Spicy foods not only taste great, but they actually boost your metabolism (causing you to burn more calories, faster) AND they enhance your immune system. What's not to like? Just don't eat all spicy, all the time since the metabolism-boosting effects can diminish with over-use.

Two of the best foods to eat when trying to lose weight are FISH and CALCIUM-RICH FOODS. Why? It's simple. Both are loaded with protein, which fills you up like nothing else. When you're satisfied, you don't eat as much. In addition, the omega-3 in fish is terrific for your heart, and it may have appetite-suppressant capabilities.

You CAN lose weight without exercising, but why bother? Exercise will help you lose weight AND it's good for your overall health. Try incorporating some enjoyable activity into your daily life, like roller blading, walking, bike riding or swimming. You don't have to train for the next tri-athalon, but if you can develop a positive attitude about exercise, you might find that a LOT of things in life are easier, not just losing weight.

There are few guarantees in life, but if you follow these simple tips, you WILL lose 20 pounds in a very short time. - 17269

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