Tuesday, April 7, 2015

How to Lose As Much Weight As Possible in 24 Hours

Losing weight in 24 hours can be done with a few simple steps. Extreme weight loss in short periods of time is not recommended though. When you are trying to lose weight overnight, you will mainly be losing water weight. Following a healthy lifestyle plan can help you achieve long-term weight loss.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables

Step 1:

Drink plenty of water. Your body needs water to burn fat. If your body is not getting enough water, it holds on to the water because of dehydration. This makes it more difficult to lose weight. Drinking plenty of water can also help move food through your body to eliminate waste and toxins.

Man reaching for bottled water on exercise bike

Step 2:

Visit the sauna or steam room. Sweating out impurities is good for your health, while eliminating water weight is good for your waistline. Some people lose as much as five pounds after a visit to the sauna.

Sauna room

    Step 3:

    Avoid salt for 24-hour weight loss. Eating salt facilitates water weight gain. You are taking steps to eliminate water weight, so eating foods high in sodium is counterproductive.

    Bowl of Party-Mix Snacks

    Step 4:

    Cut back on carbs for the day. Although eliminating carbs from your diet has not been proven to be a healthy long-term weight loss solution, it will help you lose weight in a 24-hour period. You will still need to eat fruits and vegetables, but make sure you cut out potatoes and other starchy carbs. Eliminate all refined sugars, sweets, fried dishes and other carb-laden food from your meal plan for the day.

    Wheat pasta in bowl

    Step 5:

    Eat fruits and vegetables. Eating plenty of fiber, which comes from fruits and vegetables, will help with weight loss. Fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients and will make you feel full. This will help you avoid junk food.

    Preparing vegetables in a kitchen

    Step 6:

    Do cardio exercises for 30 to 60 minutes to burn calories and sweat off water weight. Losing weight depends on burning more calories that you are eating. Cardio exercises can help you slim down in a 24-hour period.

    Man doing exercise at gym