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One of the primary keys to losing weight quickly is to control what you eat. Decreasing your intake either by controlling portion sizes or counting calories works well for quick weight loss. Portion control is sometimes the only thing you can control. If you're eating out or subjected to meals controlled by someone else, portions are the one thing you can control every time. Estimate your calorie intake and usage. Pay attention to what you eat and drink throughout the day, and note amounts of each item as best you can. This can show you how much you currently eat and how many calories you can cut out of your diet safely. To speed up the process, you can try cutting your calories to the lowest amount of calories that's considered safe for most people 1200 calories daily. However, this amount may change based on your activity level, gender, and weight. It's wise to discuss this amount with your doctor to make sure 1200 calories is safe and appropriate for you. If you cut out about 500 calories daily that generally leads to about one to two pounds of weight loss per week. Consuming less than 1200 calories daily can put you at risk for nutrient deficiencies and may result in slower weight loss over time. Having a set meal plan can help keep you on track. In addition, it can help keep you on track since you'll know exactly what all your meals and snacks are. Spend some time coming up with a meal plan for the week. Be sure to include all meals and snacks you plan on eating throughout the day. You can use online calorie calculators to find out the typical number of calories for foods or meals that you want to include on your diet. Double checking this can help make sure you stay within your calorie limit. Studies have shown that low-carb diets result in quicker weight loss compared to low-fat diets or very low-calorie diets. Limit your carbohydrate intake to help reach your desired weight loss goal quickly. Carbohydrates are found in a variety of foods including: grains, fruits, starchy vegetables, legumes and dairy products. Low carb diets may have some initial side effects. They are not dangerous or unsafe, but may make you feel a little off. Typically, you may experience headaches, hunger, crankiness or fatigue. There are a variety of commercial low carb diet plans that are based on different levels of carbohydrates. Find a program that's most appropriate for you if you don't want to design one for yourself. When you're limiting carbohydrates in your meals and snacks, you'll need to focus on lean protein, vegetables and fruit. This diet pattern will help keep you satisfied and support quick weight loss. You'll also want to incorporate healthy fats into your diet. Choose lean protein foods at each meal like: pork, eggs, poultry, seafood, lean beef, legumes, nuts and tofu. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. Include one to two servings at each meal. Although fruits and some starchy vegetables do contain carbohydrates, they offer you a wide variety of essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These are appropriate to include even on a low-carb diet. Healthy fats include avocado, nuts, seeds, olives, olive oil, and coconut oil. Examples of meals include: cottage cheese and fruit; lettuce wraps with deli meat and cheese, plus a handful of raw vegetables; kale salad with grilled salmon; or grilled pork tenderloin and mixed vegetables. These types of foods are typically higher in calories and can slow or stop your weight loss. In addition, they are also typically lower in essential nutrients like vitamins or minerals. If you're interested in losing 20 pounds quickly, you'll need to cut out completely or severely limit extra snacks or treats. Limit foods like: sweets or desserts, chips, crackers, sodas, sweetened coffee drinks or sweetened tea, and pretzels. Also avoid alcoholic beverages. These do not provide any nutritional value and are only extra calories. Even if you fit these types of foods into your calorie limit, you may be missing out on key nutrients from other, more healthy foods (like protein, fruits or vegetables). Saving up calories for sweet treats that are lacking in nutrition may slow weight loss.

summary: Control your intake. Prepare menus and snack ideas that will fit into your calorie goal. Follow a low-carb diet. Focus on lean protein, fruits and vegetables at most meals. Avoid high-fat foods, added sugars, and processed junk food.

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Research websites that offer budget calculators; most of them are free. This will ensure that you have some money set aside when baby finally arrives. It is better to be prepared than to have to rush to come up with funds if you need them after the child is born. This will ensure that the funds set aside will not be spent prematurely. Don't get sucked into an overblown idea of what your tiny baby may need; stick to the basics. Begin by researching only the necessary items your baby will need for the first few months of life. Make a list of these items. Make a gift registry for the things that did not get listed as necessities or those baby items that you absolutely cannot live without, but would never actually purchase on your own. Be precise and detailed even down to colors and sizes. Choose a larger store or online merchant to give your guests a simple, trouble-free way to buy gifts for your baby. This helps ensure that you won't get left with duplicate items, or worse, items you don't want. Find out all there is to know about child related tax credits. You may be entitled to a yearly tax credit for your child as well as childcare expenses. You may consider changing your plan if it does not cover well exams for your child.
summary: Take to the Internet. Consider reserving a bit of money once a month as soon as you have a new budget in place. Open an individual account just for baby. Make a list of all the essential baby items you will need. Talk to your accountant. Evaluate your current medical insurance plan.