Weight loss is such a popular subject that sometimes you come across statements with fantastic claims on losing weight. What will be your reaction if someone says that you can reduce your weight in a week's time? You may be skeptical at first. But if you want to evaluate this claim, then you need to ask two questions to evaluate this claim. The first question is: How much weight I could lose in a week? The second question will be: Will the reduction in my weight be long lasting or will it be short-lived?

The answer to your first question is that you can lose about one kilogram of your weight in a week. But if you want to achieve a more substantial weight loss, you will have to take some specific steps. I will outline these steps here. I have not forgotten the second question. I will answer it at the end.

Sacrifice your evening snacks: 

Many people are in the habit of talking certain food items like cookies, pasta and desserts in the evening. If you are one of them, please realize that these snacks will have the effect of increasing the fluid content in your body and make you fat. Avoid taking snacks in the evening since your body doesn't need to be fed in the evening. But if you feel hungry, take something light and nutritious like the vegetable sandwich.

Reduce your consumption of salt: 

Decrease in salt intake can help you lose weight considerably. Reducing the intake of Sodium, the main ingredient of salt will enable the body to rid itself of some the fluids retained by it. Salt has to be consumed but in small quantities. You can make a conscious effort to reduce the salt consumption by ensuring that the salt added to dishes when they are cooked is reduced. This will also be good for your other family members who may not feel the need to lose weight. As is well known, reducing salt consumption will also help in keeping your blood pressure under control.

Say no to Diet Drinks: 

Diet drinks, contrary to what their name implies, will not help you lose weight. Many of these drinks contain Sodium, a substance that causes fluids to accumulate in your body, You can lose weight only by avoiding them. In fact, if you have been taking diet drinks, you will see quick results, if you stop drinking them.

Have a dinner free from Carbohydrates: 

Taking carbohydrate rich foods for dinner will be one of the biggest obstacles for your efforts to lose weight quickly. Keep such foods away from your night meal. Taking a light dinner made of vegetable salads alone can do miracles. You can include a piece of lean meat in your dinner once or twice a week, if you want to make the dinner more substantial.

Following the tips given above will definitely help you lose a few kilograms within a week But if you want the weight loss to remain with you for a long time, you should develop a weight loss plan on a long term basis.

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