So that formal ball is in a couple months and you want to fit into that dazzling dress. Unfortunately you have some weight to be lost before you can squeeze into it.

So do you start starving yourself? Absolutely not! Not only is eating less unhealthy and dangerous, but will only cause you to gain back more weight when you start eating normally again.

The key to losing weight fast, and keeping it off is actually several subtle changes you can make in your life style. If you are serious about losing weight, and don’t have time to wait for a diet to start working, here are a few tips to get that bikini-body before summer is over.

Exercise

The number one way to burn weight fast and sculpt your body is to go out and burn that weight. Not only will you be burning fat off fast, but your increase in muscles will burn fat even when you’re resting.

Running, cycling and swimming are the best exercises to lose weight (cardio longer than 10 minutes will start digging into your fat storage for energy). And while these exercises may seem tedious and repetitive, bringing a friend along can make the journey a pleasure.

And if you can’t find someone to exercise with, hire someone. You are paying them to motivate you, and you can be sure that they will pull out all the stops in trying to help you lose weight fast.

Don’t Diet

Not only do most fad diets not work, but those that do are only temporary. Instead focus un just eating healthier.

Start a food diary. As you see what you eat, you will be able to weed out those foods that are keeping you from losing weight quickly. A food diary is a proven way to lose weight.

Just remember to stay away from junk and fast foods. If you’re exercising regularly, you don’t have to worry so much about what you’re eating, but how you’re getting rid of it.

Weight Loss Supplements

On their own, diet pills are generally as effective at helping you lose weight as just drinking water. Weight loss supplements are meant to be used with a healthy diet and exercise.

However, diet pills are very effective and very fast when used properly. Look for properties like thermogenic (which will combine with regular exercise for a multiplying effect) or fat binding (which maximize a healthy diet).

While there is no miracle pill to lose weight instantly, a careful balance of exercise, healthy eating and nutritional supplements can help you lose weight fast and still stay safe and healthy.