Research shows that overweight people have a higher risk of developing illnesses such as heart problems and high blood pressure. So if you’re overweight, it’s time to think about losing excess weight to reduce the risk. There are tons of ways to lose weight fast; however some of these may not be too safe.  This is the reason why losing weight naturally is still the most recommended method by doctors and health practitioners.

Here are seven natural ways proven to be effective and safe in losing weight:

1)    Exercise Daily – 30 minutes a day of walking briskly for a month is a great start in losing weight naturally. There is no need to buy expensive equipment or to enroll in any type of aerobics class. Walking daily is already an exercise itself, all you need are a strong legs and a good pair of shoes.
2)    Drink Plenty of Water – Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is great for losing weight too. What is even better about drinking water is that if you do this before meal time, you have a tendency to eat less. Water always makes us feel full. It’s a foolproof method, so keep in mind to drink at least 2 glasses of cold water before mealtime
3)    Eat Plenty of High Fiber Food – Another surefire way to lose weight naturally is to eat lots of fiber-rich food for at least a week; afterwards you can start adding meat again. But you have to do this gradually. Some examples of food that is rich in fiber are fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains and beans. These types of food will make you feel full, resulting in lesser intake of food.
4)    Skip Desserts – Skipping dessert will do wonders in reaching your goal. Avoid eating dessert after every meal. This can help you lose around 10 pounds in 2 ½ months, which is almost 50 pounds a year. However, if you cannot live without desserts, try taking it 15 minutes before meal. A bit of sweets will make you eat less. Remember what our mothers used to tell us when we were kids: “Do not eat sweets before meals for it will ruin your appetite”.
5)    Eat More Meals – This may sounds crazy, but it’s true. Eating more meals a day with a smaller portion can actually help. And whatever you do, never skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast will only make you eat a larger meal during lunchtime.
6)    Be More Active – Moving constantly will increase your metabolism. Doing different activities a day can actually burn more calories. Activities such as jogging, tennis, swimming or even just taking the stairs instead of using the elevator will definitely help.
7)    Make A Goal – Having a goal will keep you highly motivated in following whatever diet plans you have in mind. Goals are created to keep us focused in whatever we want to achieve.
A healthy body will help lower the risk of you getting sick, plus it will boost your self-confidence. These things are enough motivations for us to start getting into shape.