How to Lose 5 Pounds in a Week

One must bear in mind that the lost weight has to be kept off, and an immediate weight gain is not at all healthy for the bodily systems, more so for the digestive and respiratory systems of our body. Hence, even before you try to lose 5 pounds of weight in a week, I would advise you to resolve to work hard towards maintaining the weight loss achieved.

The mission of losing 5 pounds in a single week should not be undertaken immediately after you read or come to know about a weight loss program. As there are no easy ways to success, there is no easy way to lose 5 pounds in a week. A lot of preparatory work is involved, as also determination and effort. You cannot just cut down on the food that you are consuming and expect quick results. By the term food, I do not mean the quantity of food that you are consuming. I am rather referring to the quality of foods that form your daily diet. An average human being consumes 2 types of foods, namely easily digestible foods and those which are not easily digestible.

Basics of Losing More Pounds in Less Time

The easily digestible foods consist of the direct sugars, simple carbohydrates and simple proteins. These foods are required to keep the body functioning. Proteins are needed for repair of cells and tissues in the body. The easily digestible foods also have many different types of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers. The foods that are not easily digestible include fats, acids, compound carbohydrates and complex proteins. In short, the organs of the digestive system take much longer time to break down the complex foods. Three basic ingredients that contribute to increase in weight are LDL cholesterol, amino and fatty acids and fats that are stored in the human body. And that was a pretty long explanation of digestible and indigestible foods. So, let me get straight to the point.

Ideally, the consumption of these foods that are 'heavy' on the digestive system, should contribute to only 25% of the diet. But in reality, we tend to consume much more than 25% . Hence the first step in losing weight is to cut down on the consumption of this food to 25%. Just bringing down the consumption will not help. It is important to balance out your consumption of easily digestible foods and the ones difficult to digest. You can also consume good cholesterol foods to replace your LDL cholesterol consumption with HDL. Also make it a point to substitute artificially made foods with natural ones, or you can follow a 1200 calories diet for about a month and see the difference.

If you do not cut down on the consumption of cholesterol and calories and directly proceed to lose 5 pounds in a week, you might end up in trouble. One must note that the direct implementation of this diet without serious thought can result in severe problems like diabetes, hypertension or even osteoporosis. This program is not just another fad diet; hence you would also need sincere efforts and willingness to follow it.

How to Lose 5 Pounds in a Week with Exercise and Diet

Losing 5 pounds within a week is definitely achievable by following the right exercise routine and by adhering to the right diet.

Exercise Plan
While you are following this weight loss program, remember not to undertake any kind of strenuous exercise. Aerobics in the morning and a walk in the park can work well. A swim for about an hour is also a very good choice. Remember to give rest to your muscles by exercising every alternate day. Light exercise, every day is absolutely necessary though. This small amount of exercise helps you to burn the excess fat stored in the body.

Diet Plan
The diet plan for loss of 5 pounds in a week is also very simple and straight forward. It is necessary that you follow the diet tips with good time management and discipline.

• It is necessary to consume all types of vegetables, in order to ensure a regular supply of dietary fibers and carbohydrates.
• Consume 2 whole fruits every day which will give you direct sugar and vitamins.
• Also make sure that you do not consume anything sweet or fatty.
• Make sure you drink plenty of water, about 10 glasses every day.
• It is also important that you consume 4 to 5 meals per day.

Follow this diet for seven days and you will be able to burn 5 pounds in a week .

At the end of the week, go back to your original diet; don't do away with the exercise. Remember, indiscipline in your lifestyle can lead to health problems. It would also be advisable to visit a nutrition expert and chalk out a concrete diet plan for the week and a gym instructor to help you set an exercise routine.