Are you searching for the fastest way to lose weight? Whether you are looking to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, the same tried and true approach will always work. There are various solutions to lose weight, but only the basics are proven.

The fastest way to lose weight is first achieved by cutting back on what you consume. Instead of focusing on calories, focus on portion size. Only you know what your soft spots are. If you would like, you can try keeping a food diary for about a week in order to analyze what foods are slowing down your current weight loss. Some of those foods may consist of sugary sweets and foods high in carbohydrates.

Another fastest way to lose weight is to start a daily exercise routine. Try blending your routine a little each week just to keep things exciting. Giving up will only complicate things and cause you to remain at the same miserable weight. The fastest way to lose weight is best achieved when you can remain persistent. It doesn’t really matter what you do, just as long as you are doing it for at least 45 minutes per day.

When you get ready to exercise, don’t think about it, just get out there and do it. So what if you can’t work out at the same time every day? It doesn’t matter just as long as you make a point to do something. Can’t make it to the gym? Great, then go walk outside around your local neighborhood. Just ensure that that your body is getting some form of ongoing daily physical activity in order to keep your metabolism going.

As you can see, it is not as difficult to get rid of excess fat. Just remember that the fastest way to lose weight is by dieting and working out. If you can keep those two things in mind, then you have already won the weight-loss battle. All you need is the drive and determination to come out on top.

Over the years, my Life Philosophy - applying to every single area of my life - is SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING. It's best to wash all your laundry, but it's better to do part of it than none of it. It's best to get on your knees and scrub the kitchen floor, but if all you can do is swipe at it with the Swiffer that's better than nothing. It's best to get a gorgeous, well-thought-out present that's beautifully wrapped, but it's better to have something small and home-wrapped than nothing. Same for workouts. It is so hard to bust out of the perfectionist all-or-nothing mentality but it is so worth it in the end.

 

Great Advice - Guaranteed that any walk, even just around the block is better than no walk at all, and it helps to lift the spirit, settle the mind, and keep the momentum for the next time - and even helps to keep the arthritis at bay.

As I read this I'm debating whether I want to go outside in the freezing cold and walk. Then I realize...HEY I could walk the stairs in my own toasty warm house.

And I too am a "all or nothing" person. I guess I see no sense in exercising for ten minutes, but as mentioned, ten is better than zero.

I'm off now to walk my stairs.

Thanks for sharing; it's motivational to read how others feel and to know there are so many wonderful people challenging themselves to improve and succeeding. In 2009 I ran 2 half marathons and 1 marathon. It was SparkPeople that gave me the idea and encouragement to train for these races. I got caught up in the excitement of having a shared goal. Without SparkPeople, I would not have dared to dream so large. Crossing the marathon finish line was by far my proudest accomplishment.

Best wishes for a fabulous New Year!

Hmm, did you say April 17? That's quite a bit down the line. At any rate, I just crossposted this column on FB, wondering what my "friends" will think (I have 921 of 'em...).

One question: why is it that finding out through a SNS who your friends associate with increases your prejudice? Could that information not actually be an important reflection of a person's traits that I may have missed otherwise, and which may lower the esteem I have for that person? Just some food for further thought.

Excellent writing. I’ve seen similar forms of extreme rejection in friends and family members that I describe as recovering Catholics. I have no experience with Catholocism, but I’m perpetually curious about its ability to cause such disruption in people’s lives. On this note I’d like to express a word of caution about oversimplifying religions. To address “Christianity” as though it has some simple composition and definition is overly simplistic. Stick a Catholic and a Unitarian Universalist in a room and see how chummy they are. What about the ancient Gnostic Christians whose whole philosophy was centered around enlightenment through personal knowledge and discovery?

Nice article and blog. I have a question: all your personal development seem to be geared toward career, money, fame and similar things, which i think can be achevied using similar tools you described in earlier articles (hard work, industry..etc). what about goals of other nature like sex and relationships and how did that change for the old and new Steve. Was it part of the conscience development?

Thanks for sharing Steve. I find your aticles extremely focused, guiding, and empowering.