How to Lose Weight Fast: 3 Simple Steps, Based on Science
1. Cut Back on Sugars and Starches The most important part is to cut back on sugars and starches (carbs). When you do that, your hunger levels go down and you end up eating much fewer calories ( 1 Trusted Source ). Now instead of burning carbs for energy, your body starts feeding off of stored fat. Another benefit of cutting carbs is that it lowers insulin levels, causing your kidneys to shed excess sodium and water out of your body. This reduces bloat and unnecessary water weight (2, 3 Trusted Source ). It is not uncommon to lose up to 10 pounds (sometimes more) in the first week of eating this way, both body fat, and water weight. This is a graph from a study comparing low-carb and low-fat diets in overweight or obese women ( 4 Trusted Source ). Share on Pinterest https://www.mb103.com/lnk.asp?o=11322&c=918271&a=403307&k=DCC96AF6852CB2A9FC2149DD3049D37E&l=11443 The low-carb group is eating until fullness, while the low-fat g...