Introduction

Whether weight loss pills, liposuction, fad diets and drinks, or a number of other unreliable alternatives, we want to shed pounds quickly with little effort. The great news is you can get it fast and you can get it easily, but short of sucking the fat out of you through risky and expensive procedures, you're going to have to put in a bit work.

While exercise will greatly increase the effectiveness of your weight loss program and comes with the highest recommendations, it's not necessary, and for those with an extremely busy life style, not even an option. First, forget anything you've ever heard from a company trying to sell you a weight loss program, be it a pill, surgery, a drink, anything. Weight fluctuation comes from one thing and one thing alone: taking in more calories than your body expends in a day. In this guide, I'll take a look at where calories come from, what to avoid, tips for lowering your intake and some tricks to help you control your metabolism and lose weight more easily.

It's All about the Calories

For humans, caloric intake comes from four primary sources: fat, carbohydrates, protein, and alcohol. First, let