Many people do not realize how much extra weight they have put on until they try on an outfit they haven't worn in a while. It seems like it somehow shrunk while sitting in your drawer. Well, if you have a special occasion coming up in the next few weeks, it is possible to drop a significant amount of weight in under 3 months.

Now, there isn't a magic pill. However, there are some basic tips that you can follow which will help you lose weight for that special day.

Many people think that you need to starve yourself or skip a meal or two a day in order to drop those extra pounds. However, this is the unhealthiest way to lose weight. The truth of the matter is your body need nutrients in order to operate effectively. Skipping meals and crash diets will force your body to go into a starvation mode. That will cause your body to lose muscle mass, which will only prevent you from losing weight faster.

Skipping meals is not the healthiest way to lower your calorie intake. Its important to eat more smaller meals rather than 1 or two large meals. Also, you want to change the types of foods you take in. Aim to eat 5 smaller meals per day, as this will not only aid in decreasing your calorie intake, but leave you satisfied because your glucose levels are in balance. Frequent meals also keep your metabolism rate nice and high, which keeps your body burning off fat. Also, instead of eating chips, pretzels and cookies, eat more fruits, vegetables and dairy products. These foods still contain calories, but these calories are good for your body.

However, eating fewer meals can cause your body to lock down and store as much as it can The other negative effect of eating less often each day, is that you end up eating larger meals per sitting, which overloads your body with excess fats, sugars and calories.
Another thing you should try is to talk some long walks. A nice walk outside for 30 or more minutes a day is a great way to get in shape. Other fun activities you can engage in are bicycling and running. Obviously you can burn more calories running than walking. However, running is not for everyone. If it's not for you, start off walking. As you get in better shape, you can add some light jogging into your routine. These exercises will help increase the body's metabolism which will basically put your weight loss on auto-pilot.

One overlooked item on weight loss is your water intake. You want to make sure you drink 8+ glasses of non-carbonated water. No, soda does not count. It is best to drink pure water as your body and muscles is made up of mostly water. Drinking water will not cause you to gain weight. On the contrary, it will make you feel fuller throughout the day, and will give you way more energy than those sugary coffees you've trained yourself to drink each morning.