One way is to take appetite suppresants and “Fat Burning” supplements. But these should not be taken for an extended period of time. Luckily, there are a few natural, and healthier, ways to bring about the same result. One of these methods could be adopted as a “lifestyle change”, but most are still only for emergency use.

The best way to lose weight is to adopt a life-long change in the way that you eat. This is done through an overall improvement in nutritional habits in order to feel better, have more energy, and ward off dietary diseases. The weight loss in this case is secondary, so it doesn’t have to be super-fast. If this is what you are looking for, there is an excellent e-book by Tom Venuto, “Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle“, that will put you on course for a healthy, feel-good life.

But for those times when you need rapid weight loss, there is calorie shifting. The leading provider of this method is “Fat Loss 4 Idiots“. This is a very easy plan to follow, as it doesn’t require any calorie-counting or calculations. Daily menus are provided and all you have to do is make a grocery list and prepare the meals. Eat until you are satisfied, but not overstuffed. Exercise is minimized in this system, but a couple of long walks each day is recommended. The menus are followed for 11 days, then you have 3 days off to eat anything you want. Just stick to the “don’t stuff yourself” rule. This plan is not intended for a lifestyle change, but can be used for several months at a time. I will give you a couple of tips further on how to ensure that you get good nutritional balance.

Another rapid weight loss method is designed for people who are exercising regularly in the gym. This method actually cuts your exercise sessions in half, yet increases your weight loss rate. This method was developed by Rob Poulos and is called “Fat Burning Furnace“.  You can get a 21-day Trial of this system for just $4.95 by going to the Order Page and clicking on the red X on the top right of the page as if to close it. This will bring up a Pop-up that leads to the Trial Offer.

Back to calorie shifting, I have a few suggestions gained through experience. On the “vegetable and fruit” days, you may find yourself in need of protein. You can prevent this by combining certain veggies in the same meal. If you eat butterbeans and corn together, you will get a higher quality protein than with just one of them. Other good combos are red or white beans and rice, green beans and potatoes, etc.

In summary, the healthiest way to lose weight and improve your general health and well-being is still the conventional diet and excercise formula. But for those times when you need rapid weight loss, the calorie shifting diet plan will speed things up for you.

Here are a few things that you will need, and need to know, before you embark on your calorie shifting diet cycle.

Mindset- The proper mindset is a vital component in the success of any endeavor, and that certainly includes fat loss. It’s a good idea to spend some time thinking of the benefits, to you, of losing weight. Stand in front of a mirror and imagine the image that you would like to see looking back at you. Write down your weight loss goals on a piece of paper and tape it to your refrigerator or other obvious place. Read it every morning and motivate yourself to have a good fat loss day.

The calorie shifting cycle is only 11 days, much shorter than with most diet plans, but even that can seem a long time when those around you are enjoying great food without restrictions. So it is a good idea to fortify yourself with a positive mindset.

Support- Talk to your family, friends, and workmates. Explain to them that you want to lose weight and ask for their support. Ask that they not tempt you unnecessarily, or try to get you to cheat with the old “aw, just one won’t hurt you” ploy. Tell them that you will get a break from your regimen in just 11 days, and then you can join them and eat whatever you want.

Preparation- Look over the daily menu for your upcoming calorie shifting diet cycle. Make sure that there is no food on it that you are allergic or intolerant of. Then make a grocery list and go shopping!

You can eat the menu items in any order during the day, so try to schedule the ones that are easy to prepare for times when you can’t actually cook. For example, you can take fruit, nuts, bread, etc. to work. If you are fortunate enough to have access to a refrigerator and microwave at your job, the list of items that you can eat for lunch is much larger. As an example, you can now buy bacon strips that you can prepare in the microwave at 10 seconds per slice. (I have tried them, and they are very good, but a little expensive.)

Perspective- The calorie shifting fat loss method does not require exercise, but I encourage you to do some cardio and resistance exercise each week, or be active in some way. It’s good for your heart. Besides, no matter how thin you become, you will not look that great in your swimsuit without good muscle tone.

If you just need to drop a few pounds to look better for the summer, you may only need one or two calorie shifting diet cycles. If you are embarking on a major fat loss project, calorie shifting could get you off to a good start, or you could use it to break out of a plateau. Don’t think of this fat loss method as the “diet to end all diets:  just use it as another tool in your weight loss arsenal.

You can get a sample 11-Day Calorie Shifting Menu by signing up to my Newsletter:
http://burnthatfatnow.com/calorieshifting 

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Calorie shifting is becoming a well known term in the weight loss world. If you have heard about it or seen the term somewhere you may be wondering “So, what is calorie shifting anyway?” You may be searching for a quicker way to lose fat, or perhaps you read the term somewhere and you are just curious. Either way, here is a brief explanation.

New Breakthrough

Calorie shifting is a new breakthrough in fat loss research. Experts have found that your metabolism will adjust to the amount of calories you consume. When you embark on a fat loss program, your body will adapt to changing caloric intake levels, making it harder and harder to continue losing weight.

You can continue to lose 2 pounds a week on a conventional diet plan through proper nutrition and a steadily increasing exercise program. The benefits of this improved nutritional state are more energy and generally just feeling better. This is perfect for many people and I’m not knocking it.

Burns Fat Faster

But suppose you need to burn fat faster, for example, summer is coming and you want to look good in your bathing suit. Perhaps you are getting married soon, and can’t quite fit into that sleek wedding gown that you’ve had your eyes on. Or maybe you just do not have a desire for all that hard work. That’s where calorie shifting comes in.

Testing and research has shown that you can trick your metabolism by eating from various food groups in a certain way. This keeps your body from adjusting to lower calorie levels and forces it to burn fat at a faster rate than conventional diets.

And the beauty of it is, you don’t have to starve to death. You eat four meals per day, and you can eat until you are full, just don’t overstuff.

If you follow the program exactly, you should lose about 9 pounds in 11 days. So if the regular fat burning plans are too slow for your current needs, you can try calorie shifting as a quicker alternative.

To Your Health,

Judson Lassiter