One Week Max Weight Loss Tricks

You need to lose weight but you haven't much time -- one week is all that you can spare for this endeavor. Start out with at least 40 minutes of intense cardiovascular per day, coupled with two to three strength-training routines to see results fast. While you can't lose a great deal of weight in one week safely (the majority of what you do lose will be water weight), some tips and tricks can help maximize your loss.

Fiber

In addition to exercising and eliminating high calorie foods, add fiber to your diet. Fiber comes in many forms, such as from supplements like psyllium husk powder or capsules. The best place to get fiber, however, is from foods you already eat. Whole grains, berries and apples are all-high fiber items. Fiber fills your stomach up fast, and is slow to digest. This leaves you with a feeling of satiety that lasts for hours.

Protein

In addition to increasing fiber in your diet, do the same with protein. Protein is another food type that is slow to digest, and leaves you feeling fuller longer. In addition, it helps build muscle, which burns more calories than fat. By increasing your muscle mass, you'll lose weight even if your calorie input and outgo remain the same. Foods with protein in them include lean chicken (no skin), beans, and milk (including soy-based and nut-based milks).

Water

One secret weight loss ingredient is so common people don't think about it: water. Water takes up space in your stomach just like fiber and protein, and aids in appropriate digestion. Increase your water intake to 64 oz. daily. This can include plain or flavored water, no-calorie teas, or broth-based soups. Oranges, honeydew melons, and cantaloupes are also foods with a high water content; having some with each meal. Ironically, drinking more water actually helps your body lose water weight, as the body can let go of excess water when more is put into it.

Salt

Many times, people eat too much salt and don't even know it. They add table salt to prepackaged items already high in salt content. Too much salt can force your body to hang onto excess water, soaking it up like a sponge. This can leave you bloated and feeling heavy. Decrease your salt intake as much as possible, and watch out for hidden salt sources such as canned soups, condiments and chips.