Do you have a lot of products, diets and people who claim to have a great recipe for fast and permanent weight loss? The truth is this: if you want to lose weight it’s important to burn calories with a healthy pace!

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a healthy rate of weight loss is half to one kilogram a week. To lose 5 pounds you should improve eating habits and commit to workout.

Step no. 1

Lower your daily caloric intake by 250 to 500 calories to lose weight for a pound each week. Carefully read the declaration on the products that you eat and drink, to see your daily caloric intake.

Step no. 2

Eat smaller portions of 4 to 6 times a day. Try to follow the suggested (recommended) the size of the portions of food packaging. The smaller portions will remove calories from their daily diet, which will help you get a weight that you have planned.

Step no. 3

Discard junk food and snacks high in contributing to the accumulation of pounds. Instead of reaching for chips, cookies and sweets, eat fresh fruits and vegetables. This kind of snacks will allow you to get more nutrients and fewer calories per serving.

Step no. 4

Drink more water to ensure a good hydration to the body. In this way, your stomach will be fuller, and you will avoid the need for drinking beverages rich in fat, calories and sugar. This avoidance of calories will come in handy for your effort to lose weight.

Step no. 5

Every day perform cardiovascular exercise for 30 to 60 minutes. Start slowly, with 10 to 15 minutes each day until you manage to do more training. Depending on your weight and the activities you choose, you will consume different amounts of calories.