{"id":6269,"date":"2009-03-05T11:28:40","date_gmt":"2009-03-05T16:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=6269"},"modified":"2009-03-31T21:30:33","modified_gmt":"2009-04-01T02:30:33","slug":"how-to-lose-25-pounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/03\/how-to-lose-25-pounds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lose 25 Pounds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6313\" title=\"woman-in-refrigerator\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/woman-in-refrigerator.jpg\" alt=\"woman in refrigerator\" width=\"200\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Losing weight\u00a0requires plenty of\u00a0mental toughness and dedication. Below are the top 10 ways to lose 25 pounds.\u00a0Good luck and stay focused!!<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Clean out the fridge<\/strong>: Throw out all the unhealthy junk food in the house and replace it with healthy choices.<\/p>\n<p>2.<strong> Cancel your cable<\/strong>: Sitting around and watching television will not help you reach your goal.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Exercise<\/strong>: Focus on <a title=\"cardio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/top-10-cardio-exercises\/\" target=\"_self\">cardio<\/a> and <a title=\"weight training\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/free-weights-vs-machine-weights\/\" target=\"_self\">weight training<\/a> three to five times a week.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>4. <strong>Go shopping<\/strong>: Walking from store to store will keep you physically active.<\/p>\n<p>5. <strong>Stairs<\/strong>: Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.<\/p>\n<p>6. <strong>Go for a walk<\/strong>: Try taking a walk as often as you can along with your daily exercise; morning, afternoon, and evening.<\/p>\n<p>7. <strong>No <a title=\"fast food recipes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/03\/chef-roccos-recipes-for-fast-food-alternatives\/\" target=\"_self\">fast food<\/a><\/strong>: Avoid going out to eat due to all the unhealthy choices and additives in the food.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/know-your-portion-sizes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6314\" title=\"portion-of-spaghetti\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/portion-of-spaghetti.jpg\" alt=\"portion of spaghetti\" width=\"250\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. <strong>Diet<\/strong>: Watch what you eat, calorie intake, and <a title=\"portion sizes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/know-your-portion-sizes\/\" target=\"_self\">portion sizes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>9. <strong>Set a goal<\/strong>: Goal setting is a great way to help you stay focused.<\/p>\n<p>10. <strong>Have fun<\/strong>: Find <a title=\"exercise\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/burning-calories-is-childs-play\/\" target=\"_self\">fun things<\/a> that you enjoy and do them. Go ice skating, skiing, or hiking. Just try and stay busy and active.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing weight\u00a0requires plenty of\u00a0mental toughness and dedication. Below are the top 10 ways to lose 25 pounds.\u00a0Good luck and stay focused!! 1. 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