Personal Trainers Weight Loss- 5 Steps to Lose 5 Pounds Fast!

How Can I Lose Weight?

We get lots of questions about the best way to lose weight. Usually it is from someone who has some kind of big event, such as a wedding or party, coming up in the next few weeks.

Unfortunately the truth is that there's no simple answer to these types of questions. Everyone has different metabolisms, emotions, and different likes and dislikes regarding diet and exercise.

Losing weight in a healthy way -- and keeping it off over time -- takes a lot of dedication and self-discipline. Most people simply aren't prepared physically, mentally, or emotionally. They end up biting off more than they can chew.

Most people who start off with some huge, unrealistic weight loss goal are going to be very disappointed. There are going to hit the “brick wall” in terms of both energy and motivation. No matter how much you think you want it, you're simply not going to lose 25 pounds of fat or get "six pack" abs in the next 3 weeks. Sorry... but it's the truth!

What I like to tell people is this: how about starting off with 5 pounds? This is a very realistic short-term weight loss goal for just about everyone. Plus, losing 5 pounds of body fat and toning your muscles through proper exercise can have a huge impact on the way you look and feel.

If you do it right, losing 5 lbs can be your springboard to much bigger weight loss success. You'll learn what it takes to lose weight the right way. Plus, if you use the healthy fat-burning techniques, you'll end up with a boosted metabolism and some vital momentum to fuel you on your way to a leaner, healthier body!


5 Steps to Lose 5 Pounds Fast

1. "Visualize" what you want. Every day spend some time mentally visualizing yourself losing weight, being confidant, and feeling fantastic. Have a clear image of what you want in mind at all times. Goal visualization is a very powerful tool that everyone should use.

2. Boost your energy. Make sure you have the energy you need to lose pounds quickly by getting at least 6- 8 hours of quality sleep per night. Eat foods with 30% or lower in fat avoiding soda, sweets and other junk foods, and drinking about 60-70 ounces of pure water per day. Start off each day with a big glass of water and, if possible, a few minutes of exercise.

3. Cut out “processed” carbs. Whole foods contain essential nutrients that provide your muscles the fuel they need to burn calories. Stop eating all highly-processed "white" carbs and you could easily lose 5 pounds... without doing anything else! The worst -- and most common -- white carb foods are white sugars and white flours (e.g. white bread, pasta, etc.).

4. Eat lean protein and plants. The meal plan for weight loss is one based around a lean protein & vegetables (especially the leafy green variety). Most, if not all, of your daily calories should come from lean proteins, oily fish, vegetables, nuts, seeds, raw fruit, and healthy fats. Limit your intake of processed carbs (white grains, white rice, etc.). This will increase your metabolism and you'll be losing weight in no time!

5. Do short, effective workouts. Don't spend hours every week jogging on a treadmill. Instead, do a short, fun, and intense workout every other day or so. Combine weight training with Interval Training. Do full-body workouts and keep them between 45 minutes to 1 hour. Exercising like this will help you lose those 5 pounds fast! Within 30 minutes of your workout, have a nutritious protein shake.

That's it. Follow the proven steps above and you'll lose 5 pounds fast!