The Quickest Way to Lose 20 Pounds (Healthy)

Looking for a way to lose a lot of weight quickly, but also in a relatively healthy manner? There are thousands of ways to burn fat and lose weight fast, but most aren't very safe or healthy. In this short post I'm going to show one of the quickest ways to lose 20 pounds without hurting your health or slowing down your metabolism. Using the tips below you should be able to lose 1o to 20 lbs within the next 4 to 6 weeks. Good luck!

GET FOCUSED -- Focus is everything. Write down your goal (e.g. "Lose 20 pounds by March 1st") and read it to yourself daily. Spend a minute each day thinking about how great you'll look and feel after getting 20 lbs of ugly, useless flab off your body. Focus on achieving your goal and success will come much faster!

BOOST YOUR ENERGY -- More energy equals faster, healthier fat loss. Boost your energy naturally by getting plenty of sleep each night, drinking at least 70 ounces of water per day, and avoiding refined sugars, trans fats, and alcohol as much as possible.

EAT SUPER-CLEAN -- Eating a "super clean" diet is definitely one of the fastest ways to lose weight. In fact, a simple diet based around lean proteins, good carbs, and healthy fats could allow you to lose 15 or 20 pounds all by itself. No matter what, cut out all processed sugars, flours, and fats!

EAT OFTEN -- Eat 5 or 6 small protein-rich meals and snacks per day, spaced 2-3 hours apart. This will help suppress your appetite, boost your energy, and increase your metabolism... all in a safe, natural, healthy way.

DO THE BEST KIND OF EXERCISE -- Smart exercise combined with healthy diet is always the quickest way to lose 20 lbs. The best exercise is full-body strength training combined with interval-based cardio exercise. Keep your workouts short, intense, and enjoyable and you'll get better fat loss and muscle-toning results.

TAKE SOME SUPPLEMENTS -- Take whey protein powder, omega 3 fats, and a good multi-vitamin supplement. The whey makes it easy to boost your protein intake and the omega 3 fats and multi-vitamins ensure that your body has all the nutrients it needs to support the fastest possible weight loss.

So there you go: a simple, healthy, proven way to lose 10 or 20 pounds in a matter of weeks. It all really comes down to focusing on your goal, eating a healthy diet with little or no refined/processed food, and doing the most effective form of fat-burning exercise. Combine some inexpensive support supplements and you have yourself the quickest way to lose 10, 20, or even 30 pounds in a healthy and relatively safe manner!

Beachbody Insanity Workout Program Reviews

Looking for reviews of the Beachbody Insanity home workout program? Then you're in the right place! We are big fans of total-body, bodyweight-only, circuit-training workouts. Why? Because they simply work better than just about anything else out there for burning fat while toning/building lean muscle and developing real-world strength in a relatively safe way... all at the same time! With that in mind, we figured we'd do a quick review of the very popular 60-day home fitness program based around intense bodyweight circuit training. Insanity is brought to us from the folks at Beachbody, the same company that developed the ever-popular -- and very similar -- P90X program as well as the Brazil Butt-Lift workout program (among others).

As with all Beachbody products, the majority of the Insanity reviews you'll find online are very positive -- maybe too much so. It's difficult to know which ones are real and which ones were written by one of the thousands of "Team Beachbody" members -- or "coaches" as they're called -- who make money selling the products. In fact, the last time we checked, only about 10% of the Insanity workout reviews online contained any negatives/cons at all.

Fortunately for you, Fast Easy Fit is an independent website that provides independent, BS-free info. The goal here is to provide a real, non-biased, and useful review of the Insanity workout program that highlights both the "good" and the "bad" about this interesting new fitness product. If you've used Insanity yourself please help us out by leaving your own customer reviews, ratings, and comments in the area at the bottom of the page... thanks!

The Good

If you can stick with it, the Insanity workout system will almost definitely help you lose fat while toning all the muscles in your body at the same time. And it'll do it fast. That's because it's a super-intense exercise program based around total-body interval training. It combines both effective bodyweight strength training moves with various forms of high-intensity cardiovascular exercise (including HIIT). This provides you with the best of both worlds, in terms of burning fat and building and toning sexy lean muscle tissue. Plus, as with nearly all bodyweight exercise-focused programs, Insanity can help you develop a ton of useful "functional" strength and fitness, which can improve your overall health, make you a better athlete, protect you from injury, and simply help you move and feel a lot better!

The Bad

In our opinion -- and from what we've heard from a few people who've tried the program -- many people who buy Insanity aren't going to stick with it for more than a couple of weeks. That's because a large percentage of the people who buy "infomercial" products are looking for a quick and easy solution to a problem. Insanity is certainly not "easy" by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, it's probably too difficult for the average totally-out-of-shape person looking to lose 20+ pounds while getting into shape at the same time. The only thing the typical person likes less than pain is LOTS of pain.

One common theme we've seen in many of the Insanity reviews is that it seems to work best for people who already exercise on a regular basis. These are people who already have a base of cardiovascular conditioning and won't be totally overwhelmed by the high intensity levels of the Insanity workouts. They are looking to kick things up a notch and burn off the rest of their stubborn belly fat while getting those lean, sexy, strong "fitness model" muscles (including six-pack abs!).

The other problem we see is the same for many home workout programs: most people simply do not have the discipline to do a hard, painful workout by themselves inside their homes on a nearly daily basis. It takes a good amount of self-discipline and self-motivation to get yourself to workout at all day in and day out for weeks and months on end. It takes a HUGE amount to do it totally by yourself... in your living room or bedroom... in front of your TV... with your kids, pets, spouse, cell phone, etc. distracting you!

One more thing: Insanity's price seems to be a little high for what it is. There are other really good home workout programs -- based around high-intensity calisthenics, aerobics, latin dance, kettlebells, etc. -- that are quite a bit cheaper and just as effective. And although "Shaun T" -- the hip hop dancer who leads you through the workouts -- seems like a good instructor, we don't know if he's that good! For nearly $150 you could buy several sessions with a one-on-one personal trainer in many cities.


Conclusion

The Beachbody Insanity workout program is based on solid fitness and exercise fundamentals that we know work very, very well for both fat-burning and muscle-toning. It's basically a bodyweight calisthenics workout based around different forms of high-intensity interval training. It combines some very effective exercises, including basic plyometric movements, with a proven form of fat-burning HIIT-based cardio (similar to the Tabata method).

The main problem with Insanity is that it's probably too intense for many of the people who order it looking for a "quick fix" to their weight loss problems. If you haven't worked out in years and are completely out of shape look somewhere else. Insanity is only going to leave you sore, frustrated, and hating exercise (never a good way to feel!).

We give the Insanity program 3 and a half stars out of 5. If you disagree or have your own reviews, testimonials, opinions, comments, etc. please leave them below!

Advanced "Fast Death" Bodyweight WorkoutWorkout

Think you need weights or machines to get a super-effective workout if you're already in decent shape? Think again. The video below proves, once again, that all anyone ever really needs to burn fat quickly and efficiently, build sexy lean muscle, and develop fantastic "functional" strength is their own bodyweight. Pullups, jump squats, and one-legged "pistol" squats will provide anyone (even Bruce Lee!) with an incredible butt-kicking full-body workout in as little as 10 or 15 minutes. Watch this...



Very nice. Thanks Zuzana!

Lose Your Belly Fat in 2 Weeks... ?

The other day someone asked me if she could lose most of her belly fat in just 2 weeks. She really wasn't fat but she did have some "tummy" fat that she wanted to lose before going on a cruise in February. Obviously I had to tell her the truth: it's nearly impossible to lose a very large amount of stomach/abdominal fat in just 14 days.

But there is some good news. It is possible to lose several pounds and inches in that short amount of time if you follow a very structured diet and exercise regimen. It's not exactly "easy" but it is simple. It goes something like this:

-- Start drinking large amounts of water. Shoot for a gallon per day!

-- Stop eating all processed foods and simple sugars. This will cut your calorie intake and get your blood sugar and insulin levels under control (making it much easier to lose weight quickly).

-- Start eating 5 small meals and snack per day, spaced about 3 hours apart.

-- Get all of your calories from lean proteins, healthy fats, and good carbs. Nearly all your carbohydrates should come from vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and small amounts of fresh, raw fruit. Aim for "low glycemic-index" carbs as much as possible.

-- Start doing about 30 minutes of variable-intensity exercise per day. Full-body circuit training is the best option. Also do some high-intensity interval training (HIIT) if you already have some conditioning. Do ab exercises at the end of your workouts... not because they're going to "spot reduce" your belly fat but because they'll strengthen, tone, and tighten-up your abdominal muscles, making it look like you have lost belly fat!

-- Drink at least one whey protein shake per day. Also take a good multi-vitamin supplement and, preferably, a omega 3 fat supplement like fish or krill oil.

By following the steps above I can't promise that you'll lose your belly fat in only 2 week, but I can promise that you'll drop several pounds and almost definitely lose inches from your abdomen, hips, things, and butt.

Cissus Quadrangularis for Weight Loss: Any Reviews?

We've been getting questions about a substance called cissus quadrangularis and its potential weight loss benefits. Only one of our writers had actually heard of the strangely-named plant before, and he only remembered reading about its apparent ability to speed healing of tendon and ligament problems in bodybuilders. Some quick research shows that it is indeed sold on several bodybuilding and health supplement sites and that it's been used to heal broken bones and snapped tendons for a very long time (possibly thousands of years!).

Information regarding weight loss and cissus quadrangularis is pretty limited though. There is one interesting study that shows some promise for using cissus as an obesity fighter. And some experts do believe that it can speed up healthy fat loss, although how the antioxidant-rich plant extract does that exactly is not understood well at all. No matter what, one thing is apparent when it comes to looking at information about cissus quadrangularis: most of it comes from people and companies who have a financial motivation to promote the plant as a "safe" and natural weight loss aid or as a tonic for any of a number of other health issues (including asthma, osteoporosis, H. pylori ulcers, and even hemorrhoids!).

There are many c. quadrangularis supplements on the market. Some of the more popular ones are Super Cissus RX, Primaforce, Aminoslim, and Cissolean. Oh, and of course Cylaris, aka "The World's Strongest Weight Loss Formula" (LOL!). If you have any experience with these or any other cissus product please leave your reviews, testimonials, and opinions in the comments area below. We're especially interested in benefits related to weight loss as well as any negative side effects you may have experienced while taking the product. Thank you!

Lose 10 Lbs in 2 Weeks -- 5 Fast Fat Loss Tips

Looking for more of the best ways to lose 10 lbs in just 2 weeks? The tips below can help you boost your metabolism, burn fat faster, be less hungry, and lose those 10 pounds in the next 10 to 14 days...

CUT CARBS

Cutting carbs simply works. In fact it may be the single best diet tip for losing pounds quickly. Scientific research proves it, including one recent study that found men who got only 8% of their daily calories from carbs were able to lose 7 pounds of pure body fat while also gaining 2 pounds of lean muscle tissue in just six weeks! No matter what, cut out all refined sugars and flour. It's all about "good" carbs when you're trying to drop weight as fast as possible.

FILL UP ON FIBER

High-fiber "bulky" foods should make up a good percentage of your diet. Fiber-rich foods make you feel fuller and reduce hunger/food cravings. Plus they have added health benefits. The best options are vegetables and beans.

EAT MORE PROTEIN

Protein is the ultimate "fat burning food" because it requires a lot of energy (calories and, hopefully, stored body fat) just to digest and process (equal to about a quarter of the calories in the protein food itself). Plus protein provides the building-blocks for new metabolism-boosting lean muscle tissue. Besides meats, eggs, fish, etc. you should also include whey protein in your diet because of its many beneficial fat loss and muscle-sparing effects.

LIFT, THEN RUN

Always do your cardio training after you've finished your strength training. You'll be stronger and fresher for your lifts and your cardio will have a much greater benefit because you'll already be "pre-fatigued" from the weight work.

MIX IT UP

The body adapts quickly to any workout routine, so for fastest results you need to be mixing up your exercise as much as possible. There are billions of combinations of effective strength training exercises and cardio/aerobic exercise options. Don't make the mistake of doing the same workout every week. Be creative and keep things interesting to help avoid burnout and lose those pounds even faster!

Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks -- The Best Diet and Exercise Strategies

Need to lose some weight quickly, and preferably in a safe, healthy way? Well that's what I'm going to show you how to do right now. Below I'll share with you a few of the best diet and exercise strategies which can allow you to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks. There's no super low-calorie "starvation" dieting or extreme workout routines involved. But it will take some seriously focused effort on your part to lose that much weight in such a short amount of time. So get ready and let's get going...

(Special Note: Remember to write your goal down on paper and review it daily. Yes it sounds dumb but this technique is absolutely proven to help you get better fat loss and fitness results in less time!)

Best Diet Tips to Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks

1. Do a quick 1- or 2-day raw juice fast or raw "fruit and seeds" diet. This is a great way to jumpstart/boost any healthy weight loss progress. You'll cleanse/detox a bit, boost your energy, feel better, lose a pound or two, and get yourself in the right mindset for fast weight loss success.

2. Cut all processed carbohydrates out of your diet. This will cut many of the "bad" calories from your diet and help get your insulin and blood sugar levels under control (which equals faster, easier fat loss).

3. Get 90% of your calories (at least) from quality proteins, healthy fats, and "good" carbs. For best results get all of your calories from clean, unprocessed, healthy foods during these two weeks! The more refined/processed sugars, flours, and fats you eat the less likely you'll be able to lose the ten lbs in just 2 weeks!

4. Eat a small protein-based meal or snack about every 3 hours during the day. This is a simple, effective hunger-fighting and metabolism-boosting technique used by many athletes, fitness models, and personal trainers.

5. Drink about a gallon of water per day (including sugar-free teas). It's a lot but it's well worth the effort. You'll be less hungry, have more energy, and your metabolism will be significantly stronger!

6. Take whey protein powder and a good multivitamin supplement daily. These are good, inexpensive "support" supplements that will help your body drop fat quicker and build muscle more efficiently.


Best Exercise Tips to Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks

1. Do 2-3 intense total-body resistance training workouts per week. Keep the workouts short, intense, and effective. This is pretty much the most-efficient form of fat-burning/muscle-saving exercise known to man.

2. Do some form of interval-based cardio training 3-4 times per week (such as HIIT exercise). Burns more fat and help to protect vital lean muscle tissue (and your metabolism). Can be done alone or performed after your strength/resistance workouts.

3. Do at least 20-30 minutes of vigorous activity every day, even on your "off" days. Morning is the best time to do it. Make sure you break a sweat. You might also want to consider playing a favorite sport a couple of times per week.

And that's pretty much it.... a 100% proven strategy anyone can use to lose 10 pounds in just 2 weeks. It all comes down to focusing on your goal, following a clean, natural diet, and doing some efficient, higher-intensity exercise. As long as you're getting plenty of sleep (and resting between hard workouts) you should have no problem getting rid of that stubborn belly fat and losing several pounds in a couple of weeks... in a relatively safe, health way!

Good luck! Please leave your questions, comments, and tips below...







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