Are you looking for cheap ways to lose weight? I'll let you in on the cheapest yet a profound secret to weight loss. It is a concept that I'll try to make you understand. This concept is called calorie deficit. This is solely the thing that makes you lose weight. The moment you grasp this concept, you will understand exactly what you need to do.

So what is calorie deficit? In simple words, it indicates a deficit that is created in your body when you burn more calories than you ingest through food. So for example, you take in 2000 calories a day, and with exercise suppose you burn 2500 calories a day. Your body will have a deficit of 500 calories. That means along with the burning of those calories that you took in from food, you are going to burn up an additional 500 calories through the fat that was ALREADY stored in your body..This is how you lose weight.

Now most of the people focus on creating that deficit, which is great. In fact, that is what you are supposed to do. But if the method that you are taking to achieve this deficit is by starving yourself, then you are doing your body no good. The same deficit can be made just by eating the right things. Eat all the food that gives you nutrients, like fruits, vegetables, lean meat, carbohydrates etc. Cut out junk food. Eat the right thing. Don't overeat, because your stomach is not too big. It does not need a lot of food to make it full, so eat only till you are full.

Another way of creating this deficit is through working out. Doing cardiovascular exercises 4-5 times a week helps a lot in burning those calories.If you do not want to cut back on calories, you could create that deficit through this way. While doing your Cardio, alternate between high and low intensity workout. This intensity fluctuations will shock your body and increase it's metabolism, thus helping you burn more calories. There are so many cardio exercises that you can do. Be it running, swimming, tennis, dancing, racquetball, and even jumping jack is excellent. Switch between a variety of these before you get bored.

To make the most out of this calorie deficit, take up both a healthy meal and a healthy exercise routine. You will see results in no time. Remember, you do not need a lot of fancy equipments, a lot of fancy clothes or a year long subscription to the gym to lose weight. Nothing of that will help you if you don't UTILIZE it. The reality is that people get all excited for the first few days and then give up because they see no result. Believe me, you will see results if you do it enough.

The working of the body is a science. If you master it, you will always be able to find a way put of trouble. But all of them require works. Those products that tell you that you can eat whatever you want and still lose weight without even exercising, are lying. Don't fall for them. Don't look for an easy way out because there isn't any. There are a lot of pills and shakes out there that tell you how it's like a magic potion. The only healthy magic potion I know of is water. Yes water; it is as simple as that. It is easily accessible yet people drink sodas instead of water. And they wonder why there joints hurt,and why there kidneys don't work properly, or why there teeth looks unhealthy.

Remember awareness is the key. Be aware of everything you put in your body, because you are the only one who can control what goes in. Once you understand what is good for you and what is not, then you will be able to make an educated decision as to what to eat.

For the next two weeks, don't think. Just do it! You have nothing to lose. The more you think, the more explanations you are going to come up for not doing it. It is hard work but it pays off. I promise:

Also, I say this in every article of mine. It is because I mean it. Don't just sit there reading: ways to lose weight. Act on it, apply it, and make it work, or you would not see ANY result. Motivate yourself. if you are tired of how weak your body has become, if you are tired of battling that high cholesterol level, do something about it. Remember, ideas alone don't bring change. It needs action as well. So let's go and work towards making a lighter and healthy us.

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