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target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medically reviewed</a> by <a class="css-90fpmc css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amy Richter, RD</a>, <span>Nutrition</span></span></span> — <span><span><span><span>Written by <span>Tracey Williams Strudwick</span></span></span></span></span> — <a class="css-90fpmc css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span> Updated on November 8, 2023</span></a></div></section></div><div><nav id="tab-bar-0" data-testid="tab-bar" class="css-11tsida"><ul class="css-17ztj4b"><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#intermittent-fasting" class="css-1a4mqop">Intermittent fasting</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#tracking-diet-and-exercise" class="css-1a4mqop">Tracking diet and exercise</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#mindful-eating" class="css-1a4mqop">Mindful eating</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#protein-with-meals" class="css-1a4mqop">Protein with meals</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#avoid-sugar" 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ensure rapid weight loss, but lack any scientific evidence. However, there are some strategies backed by science that have an impact on weight management.</p></div></div><div><div class="wp-block-healthline-jwplayer"><div class="css-1ymuq24"><div class="css-oup8q3"><svg viewBox="0 0 16 9" class="css-xcxd8t"></svg></div></div></div></div><div><hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/></div><div><p>These strategies include exercising, keeping track of calorie intake, intermittent fasting, and reducing the number of <a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="What you need to know about carbs" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161547.php">carbohydrates</a> in the diet.</p></div><div><p>In this article, we consider nine effective methods of weight loss.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline4__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline4__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="Science-backed-ways-to-lose-weight">Science-backed ways to lose weight</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><figure class="css-yhe8zq"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-mjp0j9"><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1845 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"/><img src="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1155&h=1528" alt="trousers handing on line representing how to lose weight naturally" class="css-1jytyml"/></picture></span><hl-share-overlay class="css-18moxll"><a class="icon-hl-pinterest css-ps2kh1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-event="Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked" data-element-event="OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F322345&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.medicalnewstoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2022%2F01%2Ftrousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg&description=How%20to%20lose%20weight%20fast%3A%209%20scientific%20ways%20to%20drop%20fat" title="Share on Pinterest" data-pin-custom="true" data-share-url="https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg"><span class="css-8yl26h">Share on Pinterest</span></a></hl-share-overlay></span><figcaption class="css-13b3g0x">Victoria Gardner/EyeEm</figcaption></figure></div></div><div><p>Methods of weight loss that scientific research supports include the following:</p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="intermittent-fasting">1. Trying intermittent fasting</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Intermittent fasting (IF) is a pattern of eating that involves regular short-term fasts and consuming meals within a shorter time period during the day.</p></div><div><p><hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10098946/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Several studies</a></hl-trusted-source> have indicated that short-term intermittent fasting up to 26 weeks in duration is as effective for weight loss as following a daily low calorie diet.</p></div><div><p>The most common intermittent fasting methods include the following:</p></div><div><ul><li><strong><hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3833266/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Alternate day fasting</a></hl-trusted-source> (ADF):</strong> Fast every other day and eat a typical diet on non-fasting days. The <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3598220/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">modified version</a></hl-trusted-source> involves eating just 25–30% of the body’s energy needs on fasting days.</li><li><strong>The 5:2 Diet:</strong> Fast on 2 out of every 7 days. On fasting days eat 500–600 <a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="How many calories should I eat a day?" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245588.php">calories</a>.</li><li><strong>The 16/8 method:</strong> Fast for 16 hours and eat only during an 8-hour window. For most people, the 8-hour window would be around noon to 8 p.m. A study on this method found that eating during a restricted period resulted in the participants consuming fewer calories and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://content.iospress.com/articles/nutrition-and-healthy-aging/nha170036" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">losing weight</a>.</li></ul></div><div><p>It is best to adopt a <hl-trusted-source source="BMC/BioMed Central" rationale="Peer reviewed journal"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-11-98" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">healthy eating pattern</a></hl-trusted-source> on non-fasting days and to avoid overeating.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline9__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline9__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="tracking-diet-and-exercise">2. Tracking your diet and exercise</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>If someone wants to lose weight, they should be aware of what they eat and drink each day. One way to do this is to log these items in either a journal or an online food tracker.</p></div><div><p><hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7326765/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Research</a></hl-trusted-source> suggests that tracking diet and exercise may be helpful for weight loss because it promotes behavior changes and increases motivation.</p></div><div><p>One <hl-trusted-source source="PloS One" rationale="Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0152504" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">study</a></hl-trusted-source> found that consistent tracking of physical activity helped with weight loss. Even a device as simple as a pedometer can be a useful weight-loss <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8597870/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">tool</a></hl-trusted-source>.</p></div><div><div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><strong><span class="css-8q8l90">»</span>MORE:</strong><a rel="endofsectionlink noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="http://www.wellos.com?utm_source=mnt&utm_medium=internal_link&correlationId=null" class="css-15dtw9b">Learn how to lose weight the healthy way, the Wellos way</a></div></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="mindful-eating">3. Eating mindfully</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Mindful eating is a practice where people pay attention to how and where they eat food. This practice can enable people to enjoy the food they eat and <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29076610/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">may help</a></hl-trusted-source> to promote weight loss.</p></div><div><p>As most people lead busy lives, they often tend to eat quickly on the run, in the car, working at their desks, and watching TV. As a result, many people are barely aware of the food they are eating.</p></div><div><p>Techniques for mindful eating include:</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Sitting down to eat, preferably at a table:</strong> Pay attention to the food and enjoy the experience.</li><li><strong>Avoiding distractions while eating:</strong> Do not turn on the TV, or a laptop or phone.</li><li><strong>Eating slowly:</strong> Take time to chew and savor the food. This technique helps with weight loss, as it gives a person’s brain enough time to recognize the signals that they are full, which can help to prevent over-eating.</li><li><strong>Making considered food choices:</strong> Choose foods that are full of nourishing nutrients and those that will satisfy for hours rather than minutes.</li></ul></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline14__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline14__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="protein-with-meals">4. Eating protein with meals</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Protein can regulate appetite hormones to help people feel full. This is mostly due to a decrease in the hunger hormone ghrelin and a rise in the satiety hormones peptide YY, GLP-1, and <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7539343/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">cholecystokinin</a></hl-trusted-source>.</p></div><div><p><hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4263815/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Research</a></hl-trusted-source> on young adults has also demonstrated that the hormonal effects of eating a high protein breakfast can last for several hours.</p></div><div><p>Good choices for a high protein breakfast include eggs, oats, nut and seed butters, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="Health benefits of quinoa" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/274745.php">quinoa</a> porridge, sardines, and chia seed pudding.</p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="avoid-sugar">5. Cutting back on sugar and refined carbohydrates</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>The Western diet is increasingly high in added sugars, which has definite links to <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6959843/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">obesity</a></hl-trusted-source>, even when the sugar occurs in <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778490/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">beverages</a></hl-trusted-source> rather than food.</p></div><div><p>Refined grains undergo processing to remove the bran and the germ, which contain most of the grain’s fiber and nutrients. These include white rice, white bread, and regular pasta.</p></div><div><p>These foods are quick to digest, and they convert to glucose rapidly. Excess glucose enters the blood and provokes the hormone <a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="What is insulin?" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323760">insulin</a>, which promotes fat storage in the adipose tissue. This contributes to weight gain.</p></div><div><p>A <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37758268/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">2023 study</a></hl-trusted-source> links the consumption of more refined grains with weight gain. <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8321865/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Studies</a></hl-trusted-source> show that whole grains are more likely to reduce hunger and increase fullness, which could lead to decreases in calorie intake.</p></div><div><p>Where possible, people should swap highly processed and sugary foods for more nutritionally dense options. Good food swaps include:</p></div><div><ul><li>whole-grain rice, bread, and pasta instead of the white versions</li><li>fruit, nuts, and seeds instead of high sugar snacks</li><li>herb teas and fruit-infused water instead of high sugar sodas</li><li>smoothies with water or milk instead of fruit juice</li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="fiber">6. Eating plenty of fiber</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Dietary fiber describes plant-based carbohydrates that are impossible to digest in the small intestine, unlike sugar and starch. Including plenty of fiber in the diet can <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36193993/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">increase</a></hl-trusted-source> the feeling of fullness, potentially leading to weight loss.</p></div><div><p>Fiber-rich foods include:</p></div><div><ul><li>whole-grain breakfast cereals, whole-wheat pasta, whole-grain bread, oats, barley, and rye</li><li>fruit and vegetables</li><li>peas, beans, and pulses</li><li>nuts and seeds</li></ul></div><div id="hl-incontent-video-ad" data-adbridg-ad-class="hl-incontent" class="css-pp6cpn"></div><div id="div-gpt-ad-out-of-page"></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="gut-bacteria-balance">7. Balancing gut bacteria</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>One emerging area of research is focusing on the role of bacteria in the gut on weight management.</p></div><div><p>The human gut hosts a vast number and variety of microorganisms, including around <hl-trusted-source source="Cell" rationale="Peer reviewed journal"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(16)00053-2" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">39 trillion bacteria</a></hl-trusted-source>.</p></div><div><p>Every individual has different types and amounts of bacteria in their gut. Some types may increase the amount of energy the person <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/443356" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">extracts from food</a>, leading to fat deposition and weight gain.</p></div><div><p>Some foods can increase the number of good bacteria in the gut, including:</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>A wide variety of plants:</strong> Increasing the number of fruits, vegetables, and grains in the diet will result in an increased fiber uptake and a <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6515207/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">more diverse</a></hl-trusted-source> set of gut bacteria. People should try to ensure that vegetables and other plant-based foods comprise 75 percent of their meal.</li><li><strong>Fermented foods:</strong> Fermented foods including sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, yogurt, tempeh, and miso <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6723656/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">contain</a></hl-trusted-source> potentially probiotic microorganisms. Researchers have studied <hl-trusted-source source="BMC/BioMed Central" rationale="Peer reviewed journal"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://journalofethnicfoods.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42779-023-00173-8" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">kimchi</a></hl-trusted-source> widely, and limited evidence suggests it may have anti-obesity effects. Similarly, studies have shown that <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-015-0846-9" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">kefir</a> may help to promote weight loss in overweight women.</li><li><strong>Prebiotic foods:</strong> These stimulate the growth and activity of some of the good bacteria that aid <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7215979/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">weight control</a></hl-trusted-source>. Prebiotic fiber occurs in many fruits and vegetables, especially chicory root, artichoke, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="Health benefits and risks of onions" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/276714.php">onion</a>, garlic, asparagus, leeks, <a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="Benefits and health risks of bananas" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271157.php">banana</a>, and avocado. It is also in grains, such as oats and barley.</li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="sleep">8. Getting a good night’s sleep</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Numerous studies have shown that getting fewer than 5–6 hours of sleep per night is associated with an increased incidence of <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32527625/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">obesity</a></hl-trusted-source>. There are several reasons behind this.</p></div><div><p><hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9031614/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Research suggests</a></hl-trusted-source> that insufficient or poor-quality sleep slows down the process in which the body converts calories to energy, called metabolism. When metabolism is less effective, the body may store unused energy as fat. In addition, poor sleep can promote insulin resistance and increase levels of cortisol, which also promote fat storage.</p></div><div><p>How long someone sleeps also affects the regulation of the appetite-controlling hormones leptin and ghrelin. Leptin sends signals of fullness to the brain.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline25__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline25__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="managing-stress">9. Managing your stress levels</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p><a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="Why stress happens and how to manage it" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php">Stress</a> triggers the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which initially decrease the appetite as part of the body’s fight or flight response.</p></div><div><p>However, when people are under constant stress, cortisol can remain in the bloodstream for longer, which will <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4517681/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">increase their appetite</a></hl-trusted-source> and potentially lead to them eating more.</p></div><div><p>Cortisol signals the need to replenish the body’s nutritional stores from the preferred source of fuel, carbohydrate.</p></div><div><p>Insulin then transports the sugar from carbohydrates from the blood to the muscles and brain. If the individual does not use this sugar in fight or flight, the body will store it as fat.</p></div><div><p>Insulin allows sugar from the blood to enter the body’s cells, where it can provide energy. If an individual does not immediately use this sugar, the body will <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539802/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">either</a></hl-trusted-source> store it is glycogen, the storage form of glucose, or fat.</p></div><div><p><hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4996635/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Researchers found</a></hl-trusted-source> that implementing an 8-week stress-management intervention program alongside a low-calorie diet resulted in a significant reduction in the body mass index (<a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="What is BMI?" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity/what-is-bmi.php">BMI</a>) of children and adolescents who were overweight or have obesity.</p></div><div><p>Some methods of managing stress include:</p></div><div><ul><li><a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="How does yoga work?" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/286745.php">yoga</a>, meditation, or tai chi</li><li>breathing and relaxation techniques</li><li>spending some time outdoors, for example walking or gardening</li></ul></div><div><div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><strong><span class="css-8q8l90">»</span>MORE:</strong><a rel="endofsectionlink noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="http://www.wellos.com?utm_source=mnt&utm_medium=internal_link&correlationId=null" class="css-15dtw9b">Learn how to lose weight the healthy way, the Wellos way</a></div></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="faq">Frequently asked questions</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Below are some frequently asked questions about how to lose weight fast.</p></div><div><script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{ "@type": "Question", "name": "Can someone lose 10 pounds in 3 days?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Losing 10 pounds in 3 days is an unrealistic goal for most people and could entail unsafe dieting behaviors. 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People who experience rapid weight loss may be more likely to put weight back on in the future. The CDC recommends that people aim for steady, gradual weight loss of around 1–2 pounds per week." } }] } </script></div><div><h3>Can someone lose 10 pounds in 3 days?</h3></div><div><p>Losing 10 pounds in 3 days is an unrealistic goal for most people and <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases" rationale="Governmental authority"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/choosing-a-safe-successful-weight-loss-program" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">could entail</a></hl-trusted-source> unsafe dieting behaviors.</p></div><div><p>Rapid weight loss like this may also make it <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">more likely</a></hl-trusted-source> that someone will put weight back on, rather than losing the weight permanently.</p></div><div><h3>How can someone lose 20 pounds in a month?</h3></div><div><p>To lose 20 pounds in a month, people must burn more calories than they take in, either through dietary changes or increased physical activity.</p></div><div><p>However, rapid weight loss like this <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases" rationale="Governmental authority"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/choosing-a-safe-successful-weight-loss-program" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">may not</a></hl-trusted-source> be a viable long-term option and could increase the risk of health complications, such as gallstones.</p></div><div><h3>What happens if someone loses weight too fast?</h3></div><div><p>Losing weight too quickly may also <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gallstones/dieting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">increase the risk</a></hl-trusted-source> of certain health complications, such as gallstones, or complications associated with unhealthy dieting behaviors, such as dehydration or nutritional deficiencies.</p></div><div><p>People who experience rapid weight loss may be more likely to put weight back on in the future. The <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">CDC</a></hl-trusted-source> recommends that people aim for steady, gradual weight loss of around 1–2 pounds per week.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="takeaway">Takeaway</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>It is important to remember that there are no quick fixes when it comes to weight loss.</p></div><div><p>The best way to manage weight is to eat a nutritious, balanced diet.</p></div><div><p>This should include 10 portions of fruit and vegetables, good quality protein, and whole grains. 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cost"}]},"pathingTilesData":{},"pathingCardsData":{},"inArticlePathingCardsData":[],"quantitativeTrustData":{},"isPrependRecipeH2":false,"recipes":[],"hideTabs":false,"tabs":[{"id":"disclaimer","isCollapsable":false,"body":[{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"data-preamp":"serena-chatbot"},"source":""},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"disclaimer-affiliate","affiliates":["wellos"]}}]},{"id":"_noHeaderPrefixedContent","title":null,"header":null,"body":[{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cp class=\"css-4aeg3z\"\u003eMany diets, supplements, and meal replacement plans claim to ensure rapid weight loss, but lack any scientific evidence. However, there are some strategies backed by science that have an impact on weight management.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":"wp-block-healthline-jwplayer"},"children":[{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"embed","video":"jwplayer","id":"9gb1PQ4f","autoplay":true}}]},{"tagName":"hr","attributes":{"className":"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"}},{"tagName":"p","source":"These strategies include exercising, keeping track of calorie intake, intermittent fasting, and reducing the number of \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"What you need to know about carbs\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161547.php\"\u003ecarbohydrates\u003c/a\u003e in the diet."},{"tagName":"p","source":"In this article, we consider nine effective methods of weight loss."}]},{"id":"Science-backed-ways-to-lose-weight","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Science-backed ways to lose weight"],"body":[{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-yhe8zq\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-mjp0j9\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"css-16pk1is\"\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 1190px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 990px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1845 879w\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"/\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1155\u0026h=1528\" alt=\"trousers handing on line representing how to lose weight naturally\" class=\"css-1jytyml\"/\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003chl-share-overlay class=\"css-18moxll\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"icon-hl-pinterest css-ps2kh1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-event=\"Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked\" data-element-event=\"OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|\" href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F322345\u0026media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.medicalnewstoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2022%2F01%2Ftrousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg\u0026description=How%20to%20lose%20weight%20fast%3A%209%20scientific%20ways%20to%20drop%20fat\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-share-url=\"https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/trousers-line-weight-loss-header-1024x575.jpg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-8yl26h\"\u003eShare on Pinterest\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-share-overlay\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"css-13b3g0x\"\u003eVictoria Gardner/EyeEm\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Methods of weight loss that scientific research supports include the following:"}]},{"id":"intermittent-fasting","title":"Intermittent fasting","isCollapsable":false,"header":["1. Trying intermittent fasting"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Intermittent fasting (IF) is a pattern of eating that involves regular short-term fasts and consuming meals within a shorter time period during the day."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10098946/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eSeveral studies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e have indicated that short-term intermittent fasting up to 26 weeks in duration is as effective for weight loss as following a daily low calorie diet."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The most common intermittent fasting methods include the following:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3833266/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eAlternate day fasting\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e (ADF):\u003c/strong\u003e Fast every other day and eat a typical diet on non-fasting days. The \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3598220/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emodified version\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e involves eating just 25–30% of the body’s energy needs on fasting days.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 5:2 Diet:\u003c/strong\u003e Fast on 2 out of every 7 days. On fasting days eat 500–600 \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"How many calories should I eat a day?\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245588.php\"\u003ecalories\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 16/8 method:\u003c/strong\u003e Fast for 16 hours and eat only during an 8-hour window. For most people, the 8-hour window would be around noon to 8 p.m. A study on this method found that eating during a restricted period resulted in the participants consuming fewer calories and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://content.iospress.com/articles/nutrition-and-healthy-aging/nha170036\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003elosing weight\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"It is best to adopt a \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"BMC/BioMed Central\" rationale=\"Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-11-98\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ehealthy eating pattern\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e on non-fasting days and to avoid overeating."}]},{"id":"tracking-diet-and-exercise","title":"Tracking diet and exercise","isCollapsable":false,"header":["2. Tracking your diet and exercise"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"If someone wants to lose weight, they should be aware of what they eat and drink each day. One way to do this is to log these items in either a journal or an online food tracker."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7326765/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eResearch\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e suggests that tracking diet and exercise may be helpful for weight loss because it promotes behavior changes and increases motivation."},{"tagName":"p","source":"One \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PloS One\" rationale=\"Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0152504\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003estudy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e found that consistent tracking of physical activity helped with weight loss. Even a device as simple as a pedometer can be a useful weight-loss \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8597870/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003etool\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e."},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"end-of-section-link","htmlAttrs":{"className":"end-of-section-link","data-destination-url":"http://www.wellos.com?utm_source=mnt\u0026utm_medium=internal_link","data-display-text":"Learn how to lose weight the healthy way, the Wellos way","data-prompt":"MORE:"}}}]},{"id":"mindful-eating","title":"Mindful eating","isCollapsable":false,"header":["3. Eating mindfully"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Mindful eating is a practice where people pay attention to how and where they eat food. This practice can enable people to enjoy the food they eat and \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29076610/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emay help\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e to promote weight loss."},{"tagName":"p","source":"As most people lead busy lives, they often tend to eat quickly on the run, in the car, working at their desks, and watching TV. As a result, many people are barely aware of the food they are eating."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Techniques for mindful eating include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSitting down to eat, preferably at a table:\u003c/strong\u003e Pay attention to the food and enjoy the experience.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoiding distractions while eating:\u003c/strong\u003e Do not turn on the TV, or a laptop or phone.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEating slowly:\u003c/strong\u003e Take time to chew and savor the food. This technique helps with weight loss, as it gives a person’s brain enough time to recognize the signals that they are full, which can help to prevent over-eating.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking considered food choices:\u003c/strong\u003e Choose foods that are full of nourishing nutrients and those that will satisfy for hours rather than minutes.\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"protein-with-meals","title":"Protein with meals","isCollapsable":false,"header":["4. Eating protein with meals"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Protein can regulate appetite hormones to help people feel full. This is mostly due to a decrease in the hunger hormone ghrelin and a rise in the satiety hormones peptide YY, GLP-1, and \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7539343/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003echolecystokinin\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4263815/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eResearch\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e on young adults has also demonstrated that the hormonal effects of eating a high protein breakfast can last for several hours."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Good choices for a high protein breakfast include eggs, oats, nut and seed butters, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"Health benefits of quinoa\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/274745.php\"\u003equinoa\u003c/a\u003e porridge, sardines, and chia seed pudding."}]},{"id":"avoid-sugar","title":"Avoid sugar","isCollapsable":false,"header":["5. Cutting back on sugar and refined carbohydrates"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"The Western diet is increasingly high in added sugars, which has definite links to \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6959843/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eobesity\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e, even when the sugar occurs in \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778490/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ebeverages\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e rather than food."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Refined grains undergo processing to remove the bran and the germ, which contain most of the grain’s fiber and nutrients. These include white rice, white bread, and regular pasta."},{"tagName":"p","source":"These foods are quick to digest, and they convert to glucose rapidly. Excess glucose enters the blood and provokes the hormone \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"What is insulin?\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323760\"\u003einsulin\u003c/a\u003e, which promotes fat storage in the adipose tissue. This contributes to weight gain."},{"tagName":"p","source":"A \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37758268/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e2023 study\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e links the consumption of more refined grains with weight gain. \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8321865/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eStudies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e show that whole grains are more likely to reduce hunger and increase fullness, which could lead to decreases in calorie intake."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Where possible, people should swap highly processed and sugary foods for more nutritionally dense options. Good food swaps include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ewhole-grain rice, bread, and pasta instead of the white versions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efruit, nuts, and seeds instead of high sugar snacks\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eherb teas and fruit-infused water instead of high sugar sodas\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esmoothies with water or milk instead of fruit juice\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"fiber","title":"Fiber","isCollapsable":false,"header":["6. Eating plenty of fiber"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Dietary fiber describes plant-based carbohydrates that are impossible to digest in the small intestine, unlike sugar and starch. Including plenty of fiber in the diet can \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36193993/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eincrease\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e the feeling of fullness, potentially leading to weight loss."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Fiber-rich foods include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ewhole-grain breakfast cereals, whole-wheat pasta, whole-grain bread, oats, barley, and rye\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efruit and vegetables\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epeas, beans, and pulses\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003enuts and seeds\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"gut-bacteria-balance","title":"Gut bacteria balance","isCollapsable":false,"header":["7. Balancing gut bacteria"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"One emerging area of research is focusing on the role of bacteria in the gut on weight management."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The human gut hosts a vast number and variety of microorganisms, including around \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Cell\" rationale=\"Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(16)00053-2\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e39 trillion bacteria\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Every individual has different types and amounts of bacteria in their gut. Some types may increase the amount of energy the person \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/443356\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eextracts from food\u003c/a\u003e, leading to fat deposition and weight gain."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Some foods can increase the number of good bacteria in the gut, including:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wide variety of plants:\u003c/strong\u003e Increasing the number of fruits, vegetables, and grains in the diet will result in an increased fiber uptake and a \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6515207/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emore diverse\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e set of gut bacteria. People should try to ensure that vegetables and other plant-based foods comprise 75 percent of their meal.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermented foods:\u003c/strong\u003e Fermented foods including sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, yogurt, tempeh, and miso \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6723656/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003econtain\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e potentially probiotic microorganisms. Researchers have studied \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"BMC/BioMed Central\" rationale=\"Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://journalofethnicfoods.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42779-023-00173-8\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ekimchi\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e widely, and limited evidence suggests it may have anti-obesity effects. Similarly, studies have shown that \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-015-0846-9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ekefir\u003c/a\u003e may help to promote weight loss in overweight women.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrebiotic foods:\u003c/strong\u003e These stimulate the growth and activity of some of the good bacteria that aid \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7215979/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eweight control\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e. Prebiotic fiber occurs in many fruits and vegetables, especially chicory root, artichoke, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"Health benefits and risks of onions\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/276714.php\"\u003eonion\u003c/a\u003e, garlic, asparagus, leeks, \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"Benefits and health risks of bananas\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271157.php\"\u003ebanana\u003c/a\u003e, and avocado. It is also in grains, such as oats and barley.\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"sleep","title":"Sleep","isCollapsable":false,"header":["8. Getting a good night’s sleep"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Numerous studies have shown that getting fewer than 5–6 hours of sleep per night is associated with an increased incidence of \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32527625/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eobesity\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e. There are several reasons behind this."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9031614/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eResearch suggests\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e that insufficient or poor-quality sleep slows down the process in which the body converts calories to energy, called metabolism. When metabolism is less effective, the body may store unused energy as fat. In addition, poor sleep can promote insulin resistance and increase levels of cortisol, which also promote fat storage."},{"tagName":"p","source":"How long someone sleeps also affects the regulation of the appetite-controlling hormones leptin and ghrelin. 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Managing your stress levels"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"Why stress happens and how to manage it\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php\"\u003eStress\u003c/a\u003e triggers the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which initially decrease the appetite as part of the body’s fight or flight response."},{"tagName":"p","source":"However, when people are under constant stress, cortisol can remain in the bloodstream for longer, which will \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4517681/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eincrease their appetite\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e and potentially lead to them eating more."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Cortisol signals the need to replenish the body’s nutritional stores from the preferred source of fuel, carbohydrate."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Insulin then transports the sugar from carbohydrates from the blood to the muscles and brain. If the individual does not use this sugar in fight or flight, the body will store it as fat."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Insulin allows sugar from the blood to enter the body’s cells, where it can provide energy. If an individual does not immediately use this sugar, the body will \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539802/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eeither\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e store it is glycogen, the storage form of glucose, or fat."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4996635/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eResearchers found\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e that implementing an 8-week stress-management intervention program alongside a low-calorie diet resulted in a significant reduction in the body mass index (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"What is BMI?\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity/what-is-bmi.php\"\u003eBMI\u003c/a\u003e) of children and adolescents who were overweight or have obesity."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Some methods of managing stress include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"How does yoga work?\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/286745.php\"\u003eyoga\u003c/a\u003e, meditation, or tai chi\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ebreathing and relaxation techniques\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003espending some time outdoors, for example walking or gardening\u003c/li\u003e"},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"end-of-section-link","htmlAttrs":{"className":"end-of-section-link","data-destination-url":"http://www.wellos.com?utm_source=mnt\u0026utm_medium=internal_link","data-display-text":"Learn how to lose weight the healthy way, the Wellos way","data-prompt":"MORE:"}}}]},{"id":"faq","title":"FAQ","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Frequently asked questions"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Below are some frequently asked questions about how to lose weight fast."},{"tagName":"script","attributes":{"type":"application/ld+json"},"source":"\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [{\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Can someone lose 10 pounds in 3 days?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Losing 10 pounds in 3 days is an unrealistic goal for most people and could entail unsafe dieting behaviors.\n\nRapid weight loss like this may also make it more likely that someone will put weight back on, rather than losing the weight permanently.\"\n }\n },{\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How can someone lose 20 pounds in a month?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"To lose 20 pounds in a month, people must burn more calories than they take in, either through dietary changes or increased physical activity.\n\nHowever, rapid weight loss like this may not be a viable long-term option and could increase the risk of health complications, such as gallstones.\"\n }\n },{\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What happens if someone loses weight too fast?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Losing weight too quickly may also increase the risk of certain health complications, such as gallstones, or complications associated with unhealthy dieting behaviors, such as dehydration or nutritional deficiencies.\n\nPeople who experience rapid weight loss may be more likely to put weight back on in the future. The CDC recommends that people aim for steady, gradual weight loss of around 1–2 pounds per week.\"\n }\n }]\n}\n"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Can someone lose 10 pounds in 3 days?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Losing 10 pounds in 3 days is an unrealistic goal for most people and \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/choosing-a-safe-successful-weight-loss-program\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ecould entail\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e unsafe dieting behaviors."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Rapid weight loss like this may also make it \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emore likely\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e that someone will put weight back on, rather than losing the weight permanently."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"How can someone lose 20 pounds in a month?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"To lose 20 pounds in a month, people must burn more calories than they take in, either through dietary changes or increased physical activity."},{"tagName":"p","source":"However, rapid weight loss like this \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/choosing-a-safe-successful-weight-loss-program\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emay not\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e be a viable long-term option and could increase the risk of health complications, such as gallstones."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"What happens if someone loses weight too fast?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Losing weight too quickly may also \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gallstones/dieting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eincrease the risk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e of certain health complications, such as gallstones, or complications associated with unhealthy dieting behaviors, such as dehydration or nutritional deficiencies."},{"tagName":"p","source":"People who experience rapid weight loss may be more likely to put weight back on in the future. The \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eCDC\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e recommends that people aim for steady, gradual weight loss of around 1–2 pounds per week."}]},{"id":"takeaway","title":"Takeaway","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Takeaway"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"It is important to remember that there are no quick fixes when it comes to weight loss."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The best way to manage weight is to eat a nutritious, balanced diet."},{"tagName":"p","source":"This should include 10 portions of fruit and vegetables, good quality protein, and whole grains. 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