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How to Lose Weight Three Weeks Before Vacation

September 28, 2010 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

Many women are eager to drop some weight before they head off on a trip. While you can’t change your entire frame in just three short weeks, you can make some minor figure modifications. By dedicating yourself to your pre-vacaction weight loss, you can allow yourself to slip into some previously outgrown pants and prepare to strut yourself more confidently in your bathing suit.

Step 1

Complete some type of exercise daily. When working to lose weight in a hurry, exercise must be done every day. Create a cardio-rich exercise plan, as suggested by “Women’s Health Magazine.” Taking part in this type of exercise not only helps you tone up, but it also revs up your metabolism.

Step 2

Up your water intake. Drinking water is an easy way to curb your appetite and ensure that you remain hydrated throughout your exercise efforts. Keep water on you, and sip it throughout the day.

Step 3

Keep eating. Starving yourself, while seemingly effective, will likely not produce the desired results. If you cut down on your calorie intake too severely, your body will go into starvation mode and will start storing any food that you eat. This can lead to slowed weight loss or weight gain, in some cases.

Step 4

Reduce your sodium consumption. Sodium causes you to retain water, which can lead to bloat. Skip the salt at the dinner table, and check out the sodium content on packaged foods.

Step 5

Swap your standard foods for more nutritious options. Instead of cutting down on the amount of food you eat each day, change the type of food that fills your daily diet. Swap out complex carbs like pasta for larger portions of veggies, or trade your evening bowl of ice cream for a fruit salad.

Step 6

Meet with your doctor before making any major diet modification. As WebMD cautions, you should never undertake a major diet effort without consulting your doctor. If you are visiting your doctor close to the timing of your trip, discuss your plans with him. If not, give him a call and fill him in on your health-improvement efforts.

Step 7

Pick a reasonable goal outfit. Pull a long-abandoned pair of pants out of your closet, and attempt to slip back into them once a week. As you move closer and closer to zipping these pants successfully, you will be able to see how your efforts are paying off.

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