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It is indeed possible to lose weight fast by decreasing your calorie intake excessively and working out like a maniac, but doctors advise losing no more than one to two pounds every week to keep healthy. How many calories is that?  Well, each each pound you gain or lose represents 3,500 calories.

Here are some tips to help you safely drop those 3,500 calories by tweaking your normal routine:

Run

Running for around one hour at a slow pace will help you use up about 350 calories, depending on your body type, speed and terrain. As a consequence, if you jog for a single hour five days each  week while maintaining a consistent diet plan, you can safely drop one pound every 2 weeks.

It is critical to be aware that scores of individuals who just begin running will consume pasta and other food high in carbs in order to compensate for the physical exertion. These people believe that because they worked out so hard, they deserve a treat. After all, they justify, the starches will help to keep their energy levels high. This approach helps those individuals who do not intend to gain added weight, but does not assist in losing weight that is already there.

Jogging does, however, help to raise your metabolism and alter your muscle tone so that you burn calories more effectively. Instead of inhaling a pasta dish after a jog, choose instead to have a large salad and indulge in a few carbohydrate-rich croutons.

Eat In

When you dine out at a restaurant, not only are you subjecting your body to an array of high fat, high calorie foods, but you are also enticing yourself to eat a larger serving than you would usually eat. So, it is possible you are unknowingly swapping a simple, good-for-you 500 calorie home-made meal for a huge 1500 calorie meal at your favorite eatery. It is recommended that you avoid all styles of restaurants in the beginning of your new healthy schedule because you are still learning how to manage your hunger and calories.

When eating out, in general you are in a social situation where eating is not a main concern – but spending time with your acquaintances is. For this reason, people tend to eat much more than they usually would. Non-dessert eaters often even spring for the additional round of calories. If you have to eat out, avoid temptation by choosing a salad (with low fat dressing on the side!) instead of a plate of pasta or burger. And learn portion control so you know how big a serving should be.  You will be amazed at the difference in the amount of calories you consume when you make simple choices for your meal options.

By decreasing your overall calorie consumption and boosting your level of physical activity, you will be able to lose those 3,500 calories without a whole lot of trouble. Make sure that you stay focused, motivated and on task. You’ll shed unwelcome weight in no time at all!