Dear Editor,

I’m really focused on losing 30 pounds. I’m currently 5’ 4”  and weigh 170 pounds. I need to lose weight fast and get down to 140 pounds but nothing I do works. I reduced calories and exercise 3 times a week and my weight has not budge in 3 months. What am I’m doing wrong?

   ~ JoAnn
 

Dear JoAnn,

The problem may be your diet. Though you reduced calories and exercise regularly, you may be carb sensitive and the foods you eat are not allowing you to lose weight. Try reducing your carb intake to less than 100 grams per day and increase your protein intake to 150 grams per day.

No carbs after 5 pm unless it comes from leafy or non-starch vegetables. Lunch and dinner should consist of a lean meat like chicken breast or roast turkey breast and a non-starch vegetable.

Keep your total calorie intake less than 1400 calories per day and eat main meals with 2 between meal snacks. That means you eat 5 times per day. Within 4 to 5 months you will lose 30 or more pounds and you’ll never feel hungry or deprived. Maintain your exercise because it’s a fast and safe way to boost your metabolism.

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