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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

You Can Lose 20 Pounds the Healthy Way

By Sara Greene

Special occasions make everyone nervous. You want to look your best for that special vacation with your honey, or that reunion with your crazy family, or even your own wedding! Staring at the calendar as the days and weeks tick by is NOT going to help you lose those 20 extra pounds! Get up off your butt and start now. It's never too late.

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.

Oatmeal for breakfast. It tastes good, and it's good for you. The fiber in oatmeal absorbs the fat and cholesterol from your bloodstream and helps your body get rid of it. It's a great way to start losing those 20 pounds.

Stay away from sodas and other sweetened drinks and just drink water. Preferably, COLD water. Your body actually burns more calories when you drink cold water, so go with it. Plus, water fills you up, helps curb your appetite and keeps your body hydrated. All of which will lead to a healthier, slimmer you!

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 diet high in fiber is your Number 1 Helper when you want to lose weight. Fiber aids in both weight loss and a healthy digestive system.

Want great taste AND quick weight loss? Eat spicy foods! The spice enhances your metabolism, which makes you burn more calories, more quickly. Spicy foods also help your immune system fight off infection. Don't eat too much, though. A little goes a long way.

Milk, cheese, yogurt and fish are great for losing weight. They are protein-rich, which makes it easy to eat just the right amount, and not too much. Fish is also loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s, so it's a real win-win situation.

Exercise. Don't kid yourself about this one. You don't have to get in tri-athalon shape to lose weight (despite what you see on TV), you just need some form of regular activity to help you burn off the calories and fat. You can walk, swim, roller blade, jump rope or ride a bike. Just find something you like doing, and it won't even feel like a chore.

There are few guarantees in life, but if you follow these simple tips, you WILL lose 20 pounds in a very short time. - 17273

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