Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone new of the best diet to lose about 20 pounds?
I would like to lose this weight over about 8 weeks.

Thanks,

Sarah

Hello ,

20 pounds in 8 weeks is ambitious, but definitely possible. The best way to achieve this goal, by natural means, is to get a lot of exercise with cardio and eat healthy.

I would recommend strength training at least 3 times a week... (on opposite days) and then do interval training where you are going fast, and then slow down or you are going at a higher exertion and then slow down 45 minutes 3-4 times a week and the the rest of the week do cardio and work out slower.... so you have a good cardio workout at least 7 times a week and strength training 3 times.

Also eating healthy is very important. Get rid of the fats, the carbs, the sugars, juices, fatty dairy and eat a lot of veggies and fruits and make sure not to forget protein.. if you dont eat protein or enough calories.. you will lose lean muscle tissue which will work against you.

Drinking lots of water will also help naturally increase your metabolism and curb your appetite.

Good luck. Let us know how it works out.

Here are Seven steps that will help you with any weight loss goal. (I found they helped me)

Step 1: Make a commitment to weight loss at the very beginning. Don?t go half-hearted, here. If you do, you will come up short. Treat this like a job. Make it a priority.

Step 2: Prove your commitment by creating a weight loss journal. Write down your diet and exercise goals and review them daily. Make a list in your journal of all the things you will hold yourself to. Everyday turn a page and re-write the same thing. Cross things off as you accomplish them.

Step 3: Begin walking 20-30 minutes in the morning, afternoon, or evening. The best time is the time you can fit it in. Be consistent. Same time every day, if possible.

Step 4:Add water. Increase your daily water consumption to 10-12 cups. More water means less bloating and better internal organ function. A side note: decrease the sugary sodas. Increasing your water can help you lose 5 pounds the very first week.

Step 5: Eat four meals a day. The first meal coming within 40 minutes of waking. The last meal coming 2 hours or more before bedtime. You never want to eat right before bed. Do this and you will feel your waistline loosen very quickly.

Step 6: Understand the difference between weight loss success and weight loss failure is smaller than you realize. You only need to make small adjustments to reap huge results. Don?t go out and try to change the world. If you do, you may just wind up burnt out and with even more anxiety.

Step 7: Take a long-term perspective. The best way to lose 20 pounds is to begin where you are with these 7 steps, but to realize this isn?t just a commitment for now. If you want to keep the weight off, then repeat these steps time and time again.

Weight loss is a simple task. The principles are very basic. The results, however, will always be based on the individual. Begin strong and begin prepared, and you?ve already won half the weight loss battle.

Hope this Helps,

Bill

I think keeping it simple is better.
Make sure you people around you supporting you through your diet.
Don't try and lose it do fast because next thing you know it all come back if you're not careful.

Janice