How To Lose Weight Fast - 16 Tips From RDs And Trainers - Women's Health

"Fad diets that tout rapid weight loss often involve cutting out entire food groups or severely reducing caloric intake," explains Danielle Crumble Smith, RDN, a nutritionist with Top Nutrition Coaching.

Unhealthy methods of weight loss can also lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and other health problems, especially if they involve skipping meals, fasting, or other unsustainable practices, says Jordan Hill, RD, of Top Nutrition Coaching.

" Walking more frequently is a sustainable, approachable way to burn more calories and stick with your weight-loss goals," says Tatyana Johnston, CPT, the sports performance lead at OMORPHO.

It's all about finding ways to incorporate more movement into your daily life, like taking the stairs every day at work, walking around the block two times on your lunch break, or holding a plank first thing in the morning.

An additional benefit of consuming a higher-protein diet when focusing on weight loss is that protein helps maintain lean muscle mass which results in a higher resting metabolic rate, she adds.

If sodas or fancy coffees are staples in your diet, the simple act of removing those could result in a caloric reduction of at least 250 calories per day, which brings you halfway to the recommended 500-calorie deficit."