So you are planning to lose a few pounds and you are searching online to find some

tips that will help do that in a quick healthy way. That is actually a good idea
because there is a lot of info on the web about rapid weight reduction.

Some works pretty well and some not too well. Whatever tips you choose to follow,
make sure you get the recommendation of a physician prior to starting on anything.
It is always a good idea to speak with him/her first so they can help you out with
any misconceptions you may have about how to lose weight naturally in a healthy
way.

There are a lot of different ideas you can choose between, but you want to make
sure that the ideas you choose to implement will likely be ones that will help you
rather than hurting you. No point in attempting to lose a few pounds by doing
something that is really likely to hurt you health wise.

Try these couple of tips and they could easily get you started in the right
direction for releasing excess weight and learning to keep it off.

Eat More Protein

Often times, in our modern day microwave world, people overeat, but they simply do
not obtain the right amount of protein in their diet. It doesn't mean that you need
to go completely over to the dark side and start hunting for meat on the hoof in
your local park. But it really does mean that your health and weight could improve
if you simply added some healthy protein into your daily diet

Try something proven that is available everywhere like tuna fish. This tried and
tested staple of American homes is a good source of lean protein, especially if you
get the kind that's packed in water. True enough, in the event you decide you are
going to survive on this as your single source of nutrition you may have a few
other issues. But for the most part if you eat tuna for just one of your meals
every second day or so, your body will appreciate letting go of all those unwanted
weight it was carrying around for you.

Lift More Weight

Weight lifting is one of those exercise ideas that is often misinterpreted. For
some reason, the thought of weightlifting brings to mind images of huge biceps,
popping out with veins everywhere. Truth is, weightlifting; even light weights, can
be a good idea for someone who wants to lose a few pounds fast.

To start with, you actually only need a couple of very light weights. Something in
the 3 or 5 pound range. And you only have to do a couple of repetitions of any
exercise. It's perfectly OK to start with an easy exercise like a curl. This is
where you pick up the weight and bend your arm at the elbow so that you move the
weight up towards your shoulder. Then move it down again.

This can be done sitting or standing, and to begin with just do a couple of
repetitions with each arm, not more than 5 or 10 times. That's it. You don't wish
to be sore, you just want to help your body burn some fats and get healthier.

These few ideas are wonderful starting tips. Eventually, you might need to raise
the amount of weight you use and the amount of times you lift it. However for
today, this is a good place to start to start to burn off extra calories and lose a
few pounds quick.