How many of us have the will power to give up our favorite foods and stick to an exercise routine? So, if you want to know, "how to lose 30 pounds in 30 days? A few basic tips is all that are required to lose weight consistently and in a sustainable fashion without damaging your health.

1. You can speed up your weight-loss by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. This can help cleanse your system and aid in the removing of waste products. You can even drink plenty of water to avoid untimely craving for foods.

2. Many people tend to overeat when they are under some sort of stress, leading to weight gain. So, along with an exercise routine, undertake any of the stress management activities such as breathing exercises, yoga or meditation, on a regular basis for healthy weight loss.

3. Get enough essential fatty acids (EFA's), which include both omega-3 and omega-6 (found in salmon, but also available as a supplement), and also conjugated lineolic acids (CLA's), found in flaxseed oil and brand name pills such as Tonalin.

4. Choose food rich in proteins - It is alright to read the nutritional facts and figures of the food you are going to buy. Many consumers do this, especially the health conscious ones. Foods rich in protein converts into energy that can help you handle daily task.

5. The ideal weight loss eating plan should include a good range of foods so that the body's nutritional requirements are satisfied. To ensure your eating habits has a wider range of food types, experiment with different recipes from around the world.

6. Tell yourself that you CAN lose weight! Tell yourself that you WANT to be healthy and fit and that you are willing to make all the necessary changes in your lifestyle and diet to achieve the same in the most healthy manner.

7. After a workout, if you don't consume enough protein within the first 40 to 60 minutes after working out, your body will begin breaking down its own muscle tissue to repair the muscles you just trained. Most trainers and nutritionists recommend getting at least 30 grams of whey protein and branch-chain amino-acids (BCAA's) shortly after you exercise.

8. When you are in a diet process, you need to have a positive outlook in life that you can do it. There is no room for giving up here. It only needs your full attention to make it.