There are just people who are born to be on the heavy side. These are individuals who come from a family who is ‘horizontally endowed’ for positive thinkers, or “horizontally challenged” for more realistic ones. Meanwhile, there are those who choose to be on the heavy side as a means of relief from stress. Others become overweight for the simple reason that they just love to eat. Either way, obesity is becoming one of the top health problems in the world today.

So now, the question of how to lose weight swiftly arises not only for health and wellness reasons but for special events like a wedding, fundraising fashion show or a school reunion where you would like to look your best and show the curves. For many experienced dieters, the answer to this may simply be summed up in one word – CONTROL. But for the purpose of tangible results, such as 5 lbs. weight loss in 2 weeks time, here are samples of crash diets that work.

Dr. Kara Gallagher, an Assistant Professor for Exercise Physiology says salads are the perfect antidote to a week of indulgent eating. However, it is important to weigh the food you eat so you do not overdo the salad dressing or the olive oil. You may also bring in seafood in your diet while lessening intake of processed foods. For snacks, go healthy with nuts or dried fruits.

If you’re craving for sweets, go for strawberry, raspberry, melon, kiwifruit and the likes to curb your yearning for high-calorie desserts. It is equally important to remember that starch is bad while protein found in lean meat, fish and yogurt is good for weight loss because it stays longer in the stomach, so you feel full for a longer period. Other experts also suggest you shove away drinking empty calories like soda, alcohol and fruit juices.

Planning your meal ahead of time, instead of grabbing any food within reach when hunger strikes, may also help cut off some pounds. Take for instance the popular South Beach Diet which most figure-conscious individuals love. This diet makes you eat whatever you like. It’s not low fat or low carb but it teaches you to use the right fat and right carbohydrates to change the body’s chemistry in order to burn fat, help reduce your cholesterol, and help prevent metabolic syndrome.

Meanwhile, if you’re stressed out and eating is your remedy, always bear in mind that structured eating is vital to your weight and health, rather than stressful eating. This means you should learn to differentiate ‘head-hunger’ from ‘biological-hunger’. Make sure to eat three full meals and 2 snacks a day. It is also a plus to have your meals at the same time each day so that the body can adapt to the schedule and you will not feel famished any time.

Whatever crash diet or program you choose, all experts agree that diet must be coupled with exercise in order to achieve the weight you desire. Not only will it make you achieve the body you dream of, it will also usher in good health that will make you live longer and happier. So, be it taking the stairs instead of the elevator when you get to work or heading to the gym after work, plus the diet you have chosen, everybody’s in for a fast and furious change in you!

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