Apr 25, 2010Jennifer Ciotta

Either the summer is approaching or someone is heading to the Caribbean islands for a winter vacation. Or a person has a 10th or 20th class reunion where s/he wants to look her/his best. whatever the reason, the person must lose weight quick before the anticipated event.

Here are some healthy tips on how to lose weight in a short period of time and feel more attractive and sexy.

Herbal Cleanse for Weight Loss

One great way to kick off any diet is an herbal cleanse. An herbal cleanse instantly detoxifies the body with an intense dosages of herbs and fiber. a seven-day, 24-hour herbal cleanse is best. It usually entails taking capsules at each meal or three times a day. Herbal cleanses also support the immune system and increase energy levels in the body. By the time a person is done with a seven-day herbal cleanse, s/he will feel an incredible boost of energy – this is due to the body being toxin-free. good herbal cleanses have these ingredients:

• alfafa
• dandelion root
• uva ursi
• milk thistle

These herbs help to detoxify and move the impurities out of the body to set the dieter on the right path to eating healthy and losing weight.

Stop Drinking Coffee and Soda

If a person drinks coffee and soda, s/he must stop for quick weight loss. Coffee with all the cream, milk, sugar and added flavoring adds a ton of extra calories. For example, a small black coffee from Dunkin Donuts is five calories v. a large Coffee Coolatta with cream, which totals 800 calories! One option is to just drink a small black coffee in the morning.

However, the best option is to switch to green tea. Green tea has a high amount of caffeine and is used as an appetite suppressant, especially in Japan. The Japanese drink pots of green tea all day long to lower cholesterol, stave off certain cancers and curb appetite (no wonder they’re so thin). Green tea has a lovely, refreshing taste, thus sugar and milk does not need to be added.

Stop soda drinking too. Soda has so much sugar that the pounds pack on. An avid soda drinker can lose up to 10 to 15 pounds if s/he stops drinking soda, depending on the person’s consumption of soda and her/his weight.

Switch to drinking eight to 10 glasses of water a day. In the morning it is okay to drink green tea or a small black coffee, but that’s all for other drinks besides water. a dieter will be pleasantly surprised once s/he eliminates all the coffee, soda, alcohol, juices, sweetened teas and other artificial drinks.

Healthy Eating Habits

Get into a healthy eating habit with food as well (not just drinks). Here some suggestions to lose weight fast with better eating habits:

• Stick to fresh fruits and vegetables, brown rice, quinoa and other grains for side dishes.
• Opt for skinless, white meats that are less fatty cuts such as skinless, lean chicken breasts.
• Buy organic fruits and veggies, but if not available, buy frozen. when vegetables are freeze-dried, the nutrients are kept in.
• Do not buy canned vegetables. they are the unhealthiest choice.

To lose weight quick, follow the above tips and the dieter should start to see immediate results. However, s/he must stick to the plan religiously or it will not work. Focus on being healthy with drinks and food and, of course, incorporating exercise into the daily routine. If the dieter adheres to this regimen, s/he will be bathing suit or camera ready for the big vacation or event.

This article, Weight Loss Diet Plans for Boosting Immune System, discusses how to diet and stave off illness at the same time.

This article, Eastern European Herbal Remedies, discusses how Soviets and Eastern Europeans today use herbs to treat common illnesses and ailments.

“Does caffeine increase weight loss?” by Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., MayoClinc.com — viewed April 25, 2010.

Herbal Cleanse first, Doctors for Nutrition, Doctorsfornutrition.com — viewed April 25, 2010.