You want to lose weight and you want to lose it fast. As you’ve probably found out, most fast weight loss plans don’t work and they can also be dangerous. So how do you lose weight fast without any dangerous side effects? If you ask the experts, you follow a healthy food plan, exercise and increase your metabolism so you can burn more calories. If you follow these 6 ways to boost your weight loss, you’ll rev up your metabolism so you will lose weight fast and safe.

1. Eat breakfast. Your body is already starving from your night of sleep so why continue to deprive your body of the food it needs? When your body doesn’t have the food it needs when you skip breakfast, it goes into a “horde mode” instead of burning the calories you want to burn. A lot of studies found that people who eat breakfast are slimmer compared to people who don’t. Always eat a healthy breakfast every morning.

2. Eat small meals and snacks throughout the day. You only slow down your metabolism if you extend the time between meals. You want to eat a healthy meal every 3-4 hours. Instead of eating 1 or 2 huge meals, choose 4-6 small meals and snacks throughout the day.

3. Keep yourself active. You easily boost your metabolism by doing 30-40 minutes of aerobic activity at least 4-5 days a week. You can increase it more by also including strength training. What’s really interesting is how muscle burns fat. This is even true when you’re sleeping!

4. Add some spice. Studies have found that adding red pepper to your diet boosts metabolism. They found that when athletes added red pepper to their food, their resting and active metabolic rates increased.

5. Drink your water. It’s important to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to keep your body hydrated but it also helps weight loss by keeping you full. Another study found that drinking water can also increase your metabolism by an additional 30%.

6. Get the right amount of sleep. Many people may already know that you’re more likely to gain weight if you don’t get the right amount of sleep. Sleep boosts metabolism and regenerates muscle tissue while less sleep slows the rate your body burns calories. To keep your metabolism where it should be, get at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night.

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Losing weight and keeping it off can be hard so we’ve come up with a list of top five ways for you to lose it and KEEP IT OFF!

1. Eat six small meals a day: Eating six “small” meals a day instead of the three large meals most people are accustomed to will increase your metabolism and help you lose weight. With this meal plan, you’ll reduce your calories and have less food cravings. Plan your meals in advance to help you stick to the plan.

2. Fat Binders: On average, a person may consume 40% of their calories from fat per day and eating more fat will pack on the pounds. Using fat binders will cut your calorie intake from fat by 28%, which is a huge decrease and will help you lose weight faster. When choosing a fat binder, make sure it is clinically proven and backed by medical professionals. You can then be assured it is a safe and proven product that will really work.

Dr Adam Carey from Celebrity Fit Club recommends Proactol as the best fat binder you can use. (You can check it out at www.proactol.com). “Proactol™ can provide some initial support by binding dietary fat, decreasing food cravings, suppressing appetite and reducing blood cholesterol”.

Proactol™ is made from dried cactus extract which is entirely natural and organic. There is no coloring, flavors, gluten, preservatives, and salt. It has been proven to suppress your appetite and when used with diet and exercise, you’ll increase your weight loss.

3. Good online site: Studies have shown that having support and a work out buddy will help you lose weight and keep it off. There are also Internet sites that provide programs to help you stick with a plan. A site I recently discovered that I find beneficial is www.traineo.com. They will help you stick with your diet plan and offer member support.

4. Eat Breakfast: There are so many people who skip breakfast when this is your most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast will help you avoid sugary foods and bad snacking throughout the day. If you’re one to avoid breakfast, we can help you overcome this.

First, know the reasons why you don’t eat breakfast and make it part of your daily routine.If you just don’t have time in the morning, prepare it the night before. If you have a sensitive stomach in the morning, try a small glass of 100% fruit juice, a small fruit, yogurt, or even a slice of toast.

5. An Exercise Plan You Can Stick With: Adding an exercise routing to your diet plan will help you lose fat and maintain a healthy body weight. You don’t have to make it an excruciating plan. Moderate exercise is just as beneficial. Stick with a plan that is realistic to you and plan your routine weekly. Writing down what you’ll be doing and when will help you stick with your exercise goals.