How To Lose Weight Quickly

Losing weight is obviously judged in pounds and ounces, but the point is that this is not something that needs to be measured on a weekly basis. This is because our body weight fluctuates throughout a week, often completely without any dietary intervention. So while you may see a 3lb weight loss next week and a 4lb weight gain the next, you may not have lost or gained any weight at all. Scales depend on sheer weight alone, and do not take into account muscle gain - which increases your weight - water intake or other factors.

Instead, switching to a weekly measurement of your body using a tape measure. Measure areas such as the thigh, calf, upper arm and stomach. These measurements will be a true reflection of how you are doing. Confirm these with a weigh-in every six to eight weeks, and banish the weekly scales panic forever.