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How to Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Weeks Safely

How to Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Weeks Safely

December 28, 2016

It’s possible to lose weight in two weeks — cutting bloat, fat and water weight — without using a juice fast or starvation diet. The key to this weight-loss regimen is to stick to a small group of foods — all lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains.

If you want maximum weight-loss, you have to be able to commit to eating a rather boring and routine diet. The trick is to stay strict to avoid cheating and temptation. The low-sodium diet helps banish water weight and bloat. The lean protein revs up the metabolism, allowing for maximum calorie burn. Short bursts of cardio fuel the calorie burn without taxing the body too much.

For more weight loss tips such as 10 Best Foods to Eat to Lose Weight, How to Lose Belly Fat, How to Burn Fat Without Exercise and 6 Bedtime Snacks That Help You Burn Fat, scroll through to the end of this article.

Healthy fats help trim the waistline quickly.

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Things You’ll Need

Whole-grain cereal
Almond milk
Natural yogurt, flavored or plain
Honey
Mixed berries — fresh or frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
Eggs
Bagged spinach
Tomatoes
Lean low-sodium meat — chicken, flank steak, turkey, salmon
Mixed veggies — romaine lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, celery, carrot sticks

Sugar-free gelatin
Almonds, raw, unsalted
Avocados
Lemon, fresh or bottled
Extra virgin olive oil
Green tea
Jump rope
Supportive running shoes
Workout DVD (optional)

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For more weight loss tips such as10 Best Foods to Eat to Lose Weight, How to Lose Belly Fat, How to Burn Fat Without Exerciseand6 Bedtime Snacks That Help You Burn Fat, scroll through to the end of this article.

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Things You’ll Need

Whole-grain cereal
Almond milk
Natural yogurt, flavored or plain
Honey
Mixed berries — fresh or frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
Eggs
Bagged spinach
Tomatoes
Lean low-sodium meat — chicken, flank steak, turkey, salmon
Mixed veggies — romaine lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, celery, carrot sticks

Sugar-free gelatin
Almonds, raw, unsalted
Avocados
Lemon, fresh or bottled
Extra virgin olive oil
Green tea
Jump rope
Supportive running shoes
Workout DVD (optional)

Step 1Eat either 1 cup of whole-grain cereal with almond milk, 1 cup of yogurt flavored with honey and mixed berries, or an egg-white omelet cooked with chopped spinach and tomato for breakfast.

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Step 2Consume a low-calorie, high-energy lunch of either 4 oz. of grilled chicken breast with 1 cup of chopped cucumbers and tomatoes, two hard-boiled eggs with celery and carrot sticks, or 4 oz. of lean turkey with carrots and cherry tomatoes.

Hard-boiled eggs are a good source of protein.

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Step 3Eat a balanced dinner, choosing one of the following options: 5 to 8 oz. of grilled flank steak with chopped salad, 6 oz. of grilled chicken with 1 cup of steamed spinach, or 5 oz. of grilled or baked salmon with 1 cup of steamed spinach.

Try this flavorful and easy-to-makebaked salmon recipe.