5 Ideas On How To Lose 5 Pounds Fast

If you’re here to boost your self-esteem you should change your attitude, not your weight. However, in saying this, discover how to lose 5 pounds fast, trim down and to beat the bloat without feeling miserable and starving yourself. The key to living a healthy lifestyle is to have a balance.

1. Drink lots of water!

A sports drink and fruit smoothies can be high in sodium and carbohydrates, tricking your body into retaining water, causing you to bloat.

Water, on the other hand, has zero calories and little to no sodium, Hydration is key, 80% of our body is composed of water and is a major component to help our body carry out many vital functions one of them is kickstarting your metabolism.

2. Fix your posture!

Keep your spine rigid and your shoulders back while sucking in your abdomen towards your spine, giving you a slimmer appearance and also strengthens the muscles in your core. bonus!!

3. Effective workouts.

A workout doesn’t have to be 2 hours long of cardio for you to have an effective workout. Any workout that bumps up your heart rate will burn calories, however, you are more likely to burn more calories if you incorporate interval training into your workout routine, this includes short bursts of intense cardio with slower activity. I personally like to lift weights and no, lifting weights doesn’t make you look bulky, it’s a myth.

Consider doing 30 minutes of cardio, such as running, swimming or skipping along with 30 minutes of weight training focusing on specific muscle groups, like your glutes for a poppin’ booty or your lateral muscles for a slimmer waist.

4. Sleep more!

Sleep is so important! Whether you sleep 5 hours or 8 hours every night, incorporating an extra half an hour of sleep helps you make better food choices, you won’t feel lethargic, therefore you won’t skip the gym and on top of this, a more restful sleep of 7 to 8 hours also boosts your metabolism and promotes muscle tone!

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5. Sex

That’s right. Sex.

Here’s the catch. You have to be on top. Now, this is no excuse to hook up with a different guy every night, but if you want, then, by all means, embrace your sexuality sister! The truth is, this position is an amazing fat blaster. By being on top and doing the majority of the rocking you’re burning 144 calories every 30 minutes. A great way how to lose 5 pounds fast by enjoying yourself!

Another bonus – Sex increases your endorphins, commonly known as the  “feel-good” hormones.

Did you enjoy our article on how to lose 5 pounds fast? Let me know in the comments below what you do to feel good.

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