5 easy ways to Lose Body Fat

With so much advice on how to lose weight out there, it's hard to know where to start. The good news is that you don't have to buy fancy equipment or diet books to start losing fat. Creating a plan that makes sense for your physical needs and sticking to it is the best way to slim down. That doesn't sound so bad, does it?
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Method One of Three:
Jump-Starting Fat Loss with a New Diet
1
Consume a well-rounded balance of protein and fat. [1]Studies show that eating lean proteins like chicken and lean beef, and healthy fats found in fish, avocados, nuts, and seeds promotes fat loss. Choose proteins and fats that are hormone-free and unprocessed.
*.Avoid getting your protein and fat from dairy products; studies show that dairy can lead to the accumulation of more fat.
*.Choose olive oil and grapeseed oil over canola oil and butter when you cook.
2
Drink a lot of water.Studies show that drinking plenty of water actually increases the body's metabolic rate, leading to more fat loss. Get at least 8 glasses of water per day. [2]
*.Replace alcohol, soda (including diet soda), coffee, and other drinks with water.
*.Start your day by drinking a large glass of water when you wake up, before you eat breakfast.
3
Eat breakfast every day.Starting your day off with a healthy breakfast gives you the right foundation for eating well all day long. [3]If you skip breakfast, you'll be more likely to eat too much or lose your willpower to eat nutritious foods later in the day.
*.Eat a lot of protein and fiber at breakfast to keep you full for several hours. Fruit, eggs, and vegetable smoothies are great breakfast choices.
*.Avoid eating pancakes and other baked goods for breakfast. These give your body a shot of sugar without wholesome nutrients, so you'll get hungry faster. Plus, you'll be starting the day at a dietary disadvantage.
4
Fill your day with fiber.Soluble fiber, which is found in fruit, vegetables and whole grains, lowers insulin levels in your body and leads to fat loss. [4]Eating plenty of fiber with every meal will also make you feel full faster, so you won't be as tempted to eat high calorie foods.
*.Eat whole fruits and vegetables. Fresh, whole vegetables and fruits like apples, cherries, oranges, broccoli, spinach, kale, and sweet potatoes have a lot of fiber.
*.Eat whole grains. Try steel cut oatmeal instead of instant, and choose whole wheat over white every time. Quinoa is another delicious whole grain to incorporate into your diet.
*.Don't drink fruit juice. Fruit contains a lot of sugar, which is fine when you consume it along with the fruit's fiber. But when a fruit is juiced, it's sugars are extracted and the fiber is discarded, leaving you with pure sugar.
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Don't eat foods with empty calories.For some people, it really is that simple. Certain foods are more easily converted to fat in your body. They provide a lot of calories, but the calories don't come with the nutrients and fiber your body needs to stay healthy. the first step to losing fat is cutting back on these foods:
*.Sugar. Sugary sodas, baked goods, and candies can lead to a greater accumulation of fat. [5]When you cut these foods out of your diet, you'll likely see results within the first week.
*.White flour. Processed white flour that is used to make bread, pastries, cakes, pasta, and other wheat products should be avoided.
*.Fried foods. The process of frying food makes it much less nutritious, leading to more fat. Cut back on french fries, fried chicken, and any other food with a fried breading. Most fast foods fall into this category, too.
*.Processed snacks and meats. Snack foods, pre-packaged dinners, bacon and lunch meat are processed with chemicals and preservatives that are bad for your health. They pack a lot of calories without nourishing your body, so avoid these while you're trying to lose fat.