Fast Weight Loss Techniques

Losing weight is not a easy but with the right tips and tricks it can be a faster process than you think. Fast weight loss techniques include changing your diet, getting exercise, taking supplements and getting enough sleep.

Dieting Tricks

According to Adrian Bryant, author of "How to Lose 20 Pounds Quickly," there are seven easy tricks to losing weight quickly. One is to drink ice water. The temperature of the water is so cold that the body must burn fat to warm it up to body temperature. Another one of Bryant's tricks is to eat peppered beef jerky. The spices help boost the metabolism and the protein curbs hunger. Bryant also advises consumption of protein and green tea, because that will suppress the appetite and stimulate the metabolism. Eliminating carbohydrates is yet another technique. By doing this you will burn the carbohydrates in the body because there aren't additional carbs coming in, and you will lose the water weight attached to the carbohydrates.

James Anderson, M.D., came up with a quick way to lose weight through the limitation of calories. He calls it the VLCD, standing for the very low calorie diet. He promotes drinking five weight loss shakes a day, or three shakes a day combined with two low-calorie meals. In a study of 112 people, the average weight loss was 65 pounds in five months, with an average loss of 13 pounds per month.

Before undertaking any extreme diet, consult your doctor.

Exercise Tricks

Runner's World offers exercising tips to help get the weight off quickly. Tips for people who are already active include increasing mileage and intensity while running. Both of these things help burn more calories, which results in more weight lost. Running up hills and adding speed bursts to runs is another way to burn calories more quickly.

P90X is a program that uses muscle confusion as a way to burn fat and build muscle quickly. It also works by using plyometrics, yoga and cardio to ensure that the body doesn't plateau, resulting in quicker weight loss. P90X has 12 different workouts and claims users will become ripped in just 90 days.

People who are sedentary (exercising very little or not at all) should start slowly by using a cardiovascular/weight training program. Just 20 minutes of cardiovascular activity three days a week and 20 minutes of strength training two days a week will be effective, especially for those who did not exercise very often before starting a program. Remember to consult a doctor before starting any exercise program or significantly altering a current one.

Taking Supplements

Colon cleansing pills are becoming a more popular way to lose weight fast. Some brands claim users can lose up to 20 pounds without exercising or dieting through the removal of waste and toxins. Other weight loss pill companies advertise that their products curb hunger and boost metabolism, resulting in rapid weight loss. Before taking any supplements, consult your doctor.