How to Lose Weight Fast

Somewhere in my first cycle of Fat Loss 4 Idiots, I started the brisk walking that the program recommended. Not a lot, just now and then. I still felt heavy then, so I didn't feel really motivated to move. 

During my second cycle, I started moving more. After dropping 10lbs, I really started to feel a difference in my knees. Stairs used to be really tough, but losing 10lbs made a huge difference to my knees. So I started to move more and incorporate more activity into my routine. 

Towards the end of Cycle 2, I picked up a couple of DVDs that really got me on the Weight Loss Fast Track! I didn't want to talk about it at first cos you'll want to hear about results, I'm sure. I think Jillian Michaels really helped me drop more weight and achieve the 9lb loss on my 3rd Fat Loss 4 Idiots cycle! 

I'd been watching Jillian on The Biggest Loser for years, and i always thought that if i could get my butt moving and actually get on a weight loss program, I'd want her to train me. Fat Loss 4 idiots takes care of what i eat and when, and also advocates brisk-walking, and that was fine to start for me, but on my 3rd cycle, i decided i wanted to ramp things up a bit.

The good thing about Jillian's workouts are obviously, they're on DVD. Watch and workout when you want. The exercises are also a good mix of things, so you work all body parts and really rev your metabolism. She's got a few programs. I have Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism and her 30-day Shred.

I'm busy. I have work and aging parents to look after, nieces who live down the street whom I spend a lot of time with. I wanted a workout that worked me in a short space of time intensely, and before I know it, I'm done. Jillian delivers. Plus, of course, I'm starting to see physical results too! Firmer all round... mm-hmmm! 

I have to say though... Jillian can be really tough. If you've seen her on The Biggest Loser, you'll know what I mean. Generally, i need someone to push me to work out, so this's great for me. Her workout DVDs are not something you should jump into right away if you haven't moved much before. There are 3 workout level intensities, so you should build up to it gradually or you will be in pain for days after your first workout and never want to move again. Work up to it. After a week or two, you'll get into the swing of things.

Here's an excerpt of a couple of reviews from Amazon that sum up what I feel too.

Tough As Nails! You'll Love Every Second, February 3, 2009

By	Pampooty (NYC) -

"...Here's the skinny: 7 six minute circuits, no weights, no equipment. Just you and some free space to jump around (you don't even need that much space; trust me, I live in a tiny NYC apartment and am completely able to do all the exercises). Each circuit is made up of a set of exercises performed twice before moving on to the next circuit: full body engagement, plyometrics and some serious core work mid-way through. But the focus is really on getting your heart rate up and Jillian delivers (my husband walked in after I was done and said he'd never seen my face so red before -- so beware! It's a tough enough workout that you might not look stunning immediately after; you can save the stunning for the beach this summer!) 

Now, I should mention I have done JM's 30 Day Shred and love love love love it. There's no better way to get in a thorough workout in 22 minutes. This is not The Shred. There are many familiar exercises, but it's a much longer workout and the intensity is modulated to make it possible to keep going for the full 45+ minutes of the workout. I was intent on getting through the whole workout, so I can't speak to what the experience would be like for a beginner. But, the dvd is broken into chapters that split at each circuit, so theoretically, you can progressively build up as your stamina increases. I imagine I will have days when I'm pressed for time and just want to hit 3-4 of the circuits, and the chapters are designed to allow me to pick the ones I most like (or hate! depending on how tough they are!) ..."

Don't be scared of the other reviews, July 13, 2009

By

Kaye O.

"I ordered this video, but began to feel very nervous as I read the reviews. I questioned if I could handle it. The soreness and pain that people described seemed unbelievable. I received my DVD and was hesitant to start "shredding," but decided to go for it. I have to say, a lot of the reviews were a little bit harsh. I'm assuming that the worse the reviews were, the less active the reviewer was before this video. I work out about five times a week with weights and cardio, so I wasn't just jumping into this without any endurance. I think if you do have some fitness background, this won't be so terrible for you. DON'T BE AFRAID! I plan on doing the video in the morning and cardio at night. So far I love the routines and know I will see results...."

JM's hot in Amazon. If you want to get yourself a copy, click on any of the DVD covers you see on this page.

Lower Intensity Workouts

If you think Jillian Michaels is too much for you, give Leslie Sansone a go. 

A friend of mine who took up Fat Loss 4 Idiots after she saw me lose weight got Leslie's DVD and is very happy with that. Leslie shows you how to lose weight through walking, which is the main exercise advocated by Fat Loss 4 Idiots. Lower intensity, but still gets your heart rate up and helps you lose weight.

Between Jillian and Leslie, I'm sure you'll find some exercise that's right for you.

Choosing a Fast Weight Loss Diet

Ever since I started my weight loss journey, I've met lots and lots of people who want to lose weight too, and they all want to know the same thing: How To Lose Weight Fast. 

Some people are so desperate to drop the weight (hey, I get it! I was there!), but remember that the weight loss process should be healthy and safe too. 

Here's my list of 6 questions to ask to help you decide which Fast Weight Loss Diet is right for you:

1. Are you hungry on your diet? If you are hungry most of the time on the weight loss diet you're on, and that's how most low-calorie diets work (less than 1000 calories a day), your body is going into starvation mode, which slows your metabolism down to a crawl. Then your body burns muscle tissue and actually stores fat. You lose water weight and it seems like you've dropped a few pounds, but when you eat normally again, the weight comes back really quickly and that weight is mostly fat because your body feels it's been starving, so stores whatever it can.
2. Do you eat just one type of food? Mono-diets are really not a good idea. When you eat just one type of food for days on end, you are starving your body of essential nutrients and minerals. These are also usually low-cal diets, resulting in rapid weight gain after the completion of the diet (see Point No.1)
3. Do you have to buy expensive ingredients and add-on supplements? Before you start on any diet plan, you should know if it is something you can afford. There are some really expensive plans out there with costs that add up. Make sure you estimate your total cost so you know whether it's within your budget. Remember - if it's stretching your budget too much, you will feel demotivated pretty quickly. 
4. Do you need to depend on pills to lose weight? I've never been a big fan of pills and unless you have tried absolutely everything with nothing working for you, and you doctor says "take these", don't depend on artificial chemicals to help you lose weight. You can lose weight safely and healthily.
5. Are the weight loss claims realistic? Before you get all emotional, think hard about the weight loss plan you're considering. If the claims set off alarm bells in your head, but you want to try it just because you're desperate, then listen to your inner voice and pick a plan with realistic weight loss goals. Nothing is more demotivating than setting unrealistic expectations.
6. Is the weight loss diet you choose something you can sustain? Unless you have only a few pounds to shed (under 10lbs), you need to ask yourself whether your chosen weight loss diet is sustainable. Is it something you can do again and again in order to reach your goal weight? If it's really tough or weakens you, or the food is incredibly unsatisfying, then all these will be obstacles that will erode your weight loss success.

For me, the solution is simple. I chose Fat Loss 4 Idiots and have been on it for 3 cycles. I lost 8lbs the first time, 5 the next, and just dropped another 9lbs on the last cycle. 22lbs total in the last 40+days! I'm on my 3-day cheat break now and will get back on the next cycle again. I want to lose another 15-20lbs, and I can see my goal approaching!

Fat Loss 4 Idiots is easy to stay on, affordable, safe and healthy. And it works!! Did I mention before that there's a 100% money-back guarantee? Try it for 60 days (you can do 4 cycles in that time!) and if it doesn't work for you, you get every red cent back. So really, you have absolutely nothing to lose. When I bought the plan i thought I would see how it goes after the first 11 days. Doesn't work, get a refund! Nothing to lose at all (except the pounds I wanted to drop)!

If you want to see if Fat Loss 4 Idiots is for you, just click this link.