Top 7 Habits That Lead to Fast Fat Loss

You’ve tried every diet there is known to man. Some have worked for some time, only to result in more weight gain, and most have basically failed. You’re about ready to give up and give in to the mercy of fried savory meals and sweet decadent desserts.

Hold off on the surrender. You don’t want to just give in now because you haven’t found what works for you. And it is simply not an option to give up because your health is at stake — not just the shape of your body.

And here’s the thing about losing the extra fat: It is doable. It might not seem easy but you can trim the excess fat. You just have to think differently about weight loss and use better tactics.

Start with these seven habits:

1. Don’t stress over it.

Stress is like fuel for fat. You stress out, your body tends to store more fat because of a little hormone called cortisol. Whether it’s your personal life or professional life, try to manage the stress through meditation techniques and other soothing ways.

Try to relax more often. OK. So you put on a few more pounds over the weekend from that business slash leisure trip. Don’t stress over it. Get a massage. Get pampered.

2. Eat better food.

It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? Of course, when you actually have to do it, that’s when the “struggle” comes. Why pay more for organic, hard-to-find food items when you can just grab the usual, processed stuff off the shelves? Even better: drive-through.

Don’t approach your diet with this in mind. Instead, realize that if you eat better, you’ll feel better and look better. Then go into your pantry and fridge. Take out all the bad stuff. List down what you really should be eating and then go to the grocery.

3. Exercise at a time that suits you.

Don’t force an early morning exercise if you are not a morning person. Doing something you don’t like is a fast way to kill motivation. If you have more energy later in the day, go to the gym after work or go for a run or swim after you get home.

4. Get physical at the most routine of times.

Watching TV? Burn calories by running in place or stretching. A two-minute exercise during your usual two-hour TV time will torch 270 calories a day.

5. Walk or bike your way to work.

Ideally, you’ll want to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day. You have more time for doing this than you think, and you can start by walking or biking to work. When taking the train or the bus, stop a little farther away from your actual stop and walk the rest of the way. If you can use a bike instead of a car, then pedal for health and fitness.

6. Get help.

Other than working out with a friend to help you stay motivated, you can get rid of fat — fast — by consulting with an aesthetic center.

With advanced technology, you can get rid of excess fat without resorting to surgery. Most of these machines even deliver anti-aging benefits.

7. Take procrastination to another level.

Finally, here’s where your procrastination does some good: on decadent treats. Whether it’s savory fried food or devilishly sweet desserts (or a dastardly combination of both, e.g., deep fried chicken on donuts), chew a portion of it for a long while. Relish everything about this food; keep chewing the first bite, and then decide if you want another one. It could take you several minutes but the point is to delay the craving until it goes away. And it will, the moment you take control.