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Weight loss does not have to be difficult. The problem is that in today's day an age we are filled with so much information we don't even know where to begin. Are you a victim of trying out all the latest supplements, fad diets, workout machines, celebrity workouts and not seeing any results at all? Well today I will discuss some fundamental steps that you need to include in order to actually lose fat fast.

Eat Less But More Often.

We are so used to eating the traditional three big meals a day when it is completely inappropriate for our bodies, especially if we are exercising. The fact is that our body takes approximately three hours to completely process food and use it for energy. In order to keep your metabolism running high, you need to consistently feed your body with small meals every three hours.

Stop Starving Yourself.

Many people tend to use the word diet incorrectly. When most people hear the word diet, starvation and eating less automatically comes to mind. The fact is if you are starving your body, you are forcing it to go into starvation mode in order to conserve calorie consumption. The key with dieting is to graze throughout the day, much like a horse does. When your body knows that it is getting fed every three hours, it no longer has to slow down the metabolism in order to converse calories.

Eat Nutritionally Filling Foods.

Not all calories are created equal. Some are good for you while some are not. Look for foods that make you feel full but are at the same time nutritious and low in calories. For example, a large bag of potato chips may typically contain over 1000 calories. While a healthy chicken sandwich might only contain 300 calories. The chicken sandwich is both filling and nutritious because it has a great combination of healthy carbohydrates and protein. The bag of potato chips however can contain three times as many 'empty' calories (mainly carbohydrates and saturated fats) and still make you feel hungry after eating them.

A great tip to feeling fuller is to eat more protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates (brown rice, whole meal bread, whole grain foods and etc).

Drink More Water.

Your body loves water. Get used to drinking water instead of coffee, tea, juice or any other types of beverages. You need at least 8-10 glasses of water a day to help your body function smoothly. The more pure water you drink, the easier it is for your body to get rid of waste and burn off fat. Water has no calories and can be used without the need to be filtered in the body.

Drinking coffee, soft-drinks and alcohol can add a lot of non-essential calories to your daily diet.

Exercise Consistently.

Exercise is hugely underestimated by everyone. While dieting is extremely important, so is exercise. Exercise allows you to raise your metabolism throughout the day and keep your body burning fat like a car engine sitting on idle. If you burn off more fat than you consume you will inevitably lose weight.

The key is to do aerobic type exercises (jogging, swimming, cycling etc) for at least 45 minutes 3-5 times a week. For those who are more fit and short on time, 20 minutes of high intensity interval training is one of the best fat stripping exercises.