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How would you like to lose ten pounds or a complete dress size in just a week? It sounds impossible but you can certainly do it. If you need to lose weight fast, this mini food and exercise program will help you to do lose up to ten pounds in just a week, by turning your body fat into energy. This eating and exercise plan is not a long-term diet, it's a program to build your energy and vitality. If you have a lot of weight to lose, then this diet is enough to get you started.

The first thing you need to do is to go shopping. You need to eat protein each and every day for both lunch and dinner. Protein sources include meat, fish, eggs and cottage cheese. You also need to buy salad or other vegetables to eat at lunch and dinner time along with your source of protein for the day.

Small Portions For A Big Effect -- Portions Count When You Want To Lose Weight Fast

Look at the palm of your hand. Your portions of lunch and dinner time protein, whether meat or fish, should be no larger than the palm of your hand. Note that this is the portion size before cooking, not afterward - both meat and fish shrink when they're cooked.

Walk Into A Slim New Life -- Turn Fat Into Energy

If you need to lose weight fast, you need to exercise. If you're not used to exercising, walking is just fine. Take a half hour walk everyday. You can split the half-hour into 15 minute sessions in the morning and in the evening. If you are used to exercising, then work out for an hour at the gym.

So there you have it - a program for you to follow if you need to lose weight fast. You'll be able to wriggle into your jeans this time next week.

Remember you should always visit your doctor before you attempt to lose weight, and please don't attempt this program if you have any health concerns.