Life can get pretty crazy and busy, and when it does, it can be easy to make excuses for not eating healthy, not going to the gym, or not losing the weight you want to. Luckily, there are some really fast and simple ways to stick to your diet plan even when life gets hectic. Here are some effective weight loss tips that will help you to lose weight even when you are crazy-busy.

* Get rid of the junk food. It may be hard, but by getting rid of all the sugary snacks, chips, crackers, frozen treats and any other junk food you may have stashed in your kitchen you will eliminate the temptation to reach for an unhealthy snack when you are in a time crunch. Once you get rid of all the unhealthy snacks in your house, stock up on healthy snacks.

* Put healthy food where you can see it. Once you stock up on healthy snacks, put them somewhere that you will easily see them so you reach for them first. This goes for all healthy foods in your refrigerator and pantry. Put the healthy foods that are quick and easy to make in the front of your shelves that way you can easily grab and prepare them.

* Schedule your workouts. Most busy people keep track of all their appointments in some sort of planner; whether it be on their computer, cell phone or regular planner. By putting your workout down like you would any other appointment, you will be more likely to treat it like any other important appointment that you can’t miss.

* Prepare ahead in bulk. Almost everyone has enough time on Sunday to set aside a couple of hours to spend preparing large and healthy meals for the rest of the week. By doing this, it will be easier to say no to the drive thru when you’re on your way home from a busy day and you will have plenty of healthy leftovers to take for lunch or reheat for dinner!

* Don’t rely on sugar and caffeine. A lot of times when we are busy, stressed and worn down we turn to stimulants such as coffee and sugary treats to help us make it through the day. Unfortunately, after the initial energy burst they provide, you will often experience and crash and sometimes even cravings for more food and sugar.

* Have healthy snacks with you all the time. Always have healthy snacks with you, whether it is in your purse or your desk at work. That way, when your hunger does kick in you have a healthy snack on hand instead of having to turn to unhealthy options.

* Find an exercise partner. Having someone to work out with will hold you accountable when it comes to going to the gym on a regular basis. You are less likely to skip the gym when you know someone else is expecting you to be there. Having a workout partner can also help you to push yourself harder in your workouts.

* Master a couple of go-to meals. Find a couple of easy-to-make, healthy meals that you can turn to for the nights you don’t have anything prepared ahead of time and are in a time crunch or exhausted after a long day. Then always keep the items you need in your kitchen so instead of ordering pizza or take-out you can whip up a simple and healthy meal.

These tips are great ways to make sure you never stray from your weight loss goals no matter how busy and hectic your life gets. Another way to achieve easy weight loss is by doing our 30 Day Get Lean Challenge, so head on over to Lean180.com to order yours today!

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