Do you want to fit in your new pair of jeans? Or maybe you want to look your best for an upcoming event.

Whatever the reason, you want results–fast. Research shows that it is safe to lose 1-2 pounds per week, which is 4-8 pounds per month! Follow the following tips to reach your goal.

Make a Plan

Everyone is different, so it is important to find a strategy that works personally for you, whether that’s counting calories or going on a low-carb, high protein diet.

According to research, it is proven that counting calories will help with weight loss because when you write down everything you eat, you are aware of how much food you are consuming.

Doctors recommend not having a calorie intake less than 1200 for women and 1800 for men. Also, try adding some exercise routines after school to fill in those gaps or join a sport.

Drink Plenty of Water

Water is such a simple, plentiful substance that can help you lose weight. It is strongly recommended to drink at least 8 cups daily.

Try drinking a glass of water before every meal. It can help the individual feel full, thus eating less. When drinking water, it is very important to reduce salt intake.

If you don’t, your body will store all the water weight in your stomach leaving you bloated. Green tea can also help boost antioxidants in your system and help you to feel full before meals. According to research, drinking about 3 cups of green tea can burn 80 calories within a 24 hour period. Imagine that; the more tea you drink the more calories you burn! Make sure you don’t add any sweeteners such as sugar or honey.

Eat Healthier  

First thing’s first. Get rid of soda. It is one of the major causes of obesity. It is very high in calories and has no nutritional value; it causes your body to store fat. Once you start cutting soda from your diet, you start saving all those calories!

Try swapping out those unhealthy fatty foods you love so maybe with healthier fats such as avocados, olive oil, unsalted nuts, salmon, etc.

Also eat less and cut out simple carbs (white bread, cookies, cake, and processed products) and instead consume complex carbohydrates (whole grains, brown rice, quinoa, etc.).

Move More

Exercise is an excellent way to burn more calories and improve on having a fit and healthy body. To lose weight, you must burn 500 calories daily. There are 3,500 calories in one pound, so if you do the math burning 500 calories 7 days a week adds up to 3,500 (1 pound).

There are many different ways to exercise, whether you are doing machines at the gym or burning them at home with HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).

Starting is never easy, so if it’s already too tough for you then you can always begin with walking. Walking is a great way to lose weight, and the faster your pace, the more calories you burn.

Day by day, gradually start doing more than the day before, and before you know it you’ll be running fast on your feet burning those calories away!

Eat Smaller Portions  

Whether you are eating unhealthy or not, how much food you’re consuming may be in the way of your weight loss goal. Sometimes the food you eat has a nutrition facts label; read it and see the recommended serving size.

It’s also helpful to eat off of smaller plates because often the mind tells us to finish our plates can help you eat less, thus leading to weight loss!

Be Positive    

Understand that weight loss isn’t something that can happen overnight; it takes time, consistency, and patience. But as long as you eat a healthy diet and move your body more, you’ll see results in no time!