10 Ways to Lose 5 Pounds by This Weekend
Sure, a months-long healthy diet is the real key to lasting weight loss. But you can lose weight quickly and safely. Here's how
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Slash Your Sodium
Who knew your favorite granola bar or canned tuna could double as a salt lick? In a recent report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about American sodium consumption, researchers found that approximately 75 percent of the sodium in the typical American diet doesn't come from the shaker -- it's added to commercial foods during processing, or while a restaurant cook's prepping your meal. In fact, only about 25 percent occurs naturally or is added at the table or in home cooking, the CDC report explained.
Cut the added sodium and you'll lose water weight and bloat. To tackle the excess white stuff, consume "no more than 500 mg of added sodium per day -- like salt from processed or prepared foods," says Beth Reardon, director of integrative nutrition at Duke Integrative Medicine. She says a lot of seemingly "healthy" foods (think processed cereals, cottage cheese, and even frozen vegetable mixes!) are high in salt. The good news? These can easily be replaced with oatmeal, Greek yogurt, and fresh DIY veggie/grain combos.
One trick: The more potassium you consume, the more your body will get rid of sodium, says Reardon. Sweet potatoes, coconut water, apricots, bananas, cantaloupes, figs, oranges, and beats are all high in the big P.
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great tips and shockers! I can't wait to implement these into my daily routine.
by luxylexi Monday, May 14, 2012 at 12:54PM Report as inappropriate
going to gym n doing lifting will means nothing if you don't control ur eating style.. giving away rice, sugar, anything made of flour, oil, salt is really needed.. eating fruits, oats,drinking water and green tea really, anything is grilled, or steamed also help.. do starve ur self or it will make u gain more... i was 122kg and now 105kg.. still more to loose n im trying my best.. the most important thing is having ur body to do exercises... :) (sorry for my poor english)
by dk_azrinah_ahmad Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 02:09AM Report as inappropriate
Salt is so addictive, but I am working hard to cut down. Off to the store for some lemons!!!
by alictasia Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate
Wow had no idea about sodium. I will be cutting back on it for sure. This article was very informative. I will be making a new grocery list and trying all the tips. Thanks!
by devious_mama Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 10:01AM Report as inappropriate
Found this article at a perfect time when I'm needing to shed a few pounds real quick & I loved it! Loved the food facts a lot of info I didn't know! & I'm so happy to find out exercising in the am is beneficial because that works great w/ my schedule.
by kamkase12 Monday, April 30, 2012 at 05:41PM Report as inappropriate
Sodium really blows you up, and is really bad for you!
by lisiana_de_bem_justino Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 06:08PM Report as inappropriate
I love the summary about sodium. EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE! Thanks! I definitely making the necessary changes for MY HEALTH!
by SHREE116 Friday, April 27, 2012 at 05:27AM Report as inappropriate
You've given me a plan for the weekend and shocked me about sodium. Thanks a lot!
by Cheryl5752 Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 09:25PM Report as inappropriate
"or at least lose enough water weight, or trim enough inches, to make it look like you have, which is all that really matters." That line just peeved me. So it only matters if you LOOK healthy, not actually being healthy? 5bs in a week really is a lot to shoot for if you're already fairly skinny. If you're bigger that shouldn't be too much of an issue..I kinda feel like this article puts in peoples heads that anyone can and will lose 5lbs in a week. :/
by catalinahx Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate
