I want to lose 35 lbs by October, who here thinks I can do it?

Question

I plan to hover around 1500 calories a day, stick to low glycemic index foods, lots of fruits and veggies, my usual exercise regimen (I exercise 1-2 hours broken up through the day like bike rides, pilates, weights, etc). Can I do it, or do I lack willpower and motivation? C'mon, be honest!

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Answer 1

i think you can!
A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:
The correct way to burn fat and stay healthy is to burn more calories than you consume
You need to make sure you are eating healthy foods while still excercising
If you have a big appetite drink plenty of water so that you will feel full but not consume calories
But you should always eat
If you start to skip meals you will only be more hungry at your next meal and probably eat way too much
Remember, the average persons stomach is as big as a slice of pizza scrunched up into a ball
So you shouldnt be putting more food into your stomach than what fits
Also, it takes aproximately 15-20 minutes for your brain to realize that you are full
so eat slower and you will realize sooner when you are not hungry anymore

ALSO....
i found this artical called "50 Habits of "Naturally Thin" People
How to get Started:Decide how much you want to loose and see how many calories a day it will take to make it happen by year's end.Then, work into your routines however many of these eating tweaks and exercises you need to achieve your goal.
Slash 250 cal.s a day to lose about 25 lbs. in a year, Slash 500 cal.s to loose 50 pounds.
This is based on a 150-pound person: you may need to cut more/ fewer calories depending on ur weight, age & gender. It also assumes your normal calorie intake essentially stays the same and your weight is stable.
* I'm only going to give you the ones that are most helpful and burn calories. If you want more then email me*
1.Wake-up Workout - When your eyes open, sit up slwoly w/out using ur hands. W/ legs straight out, lean forward until u feel a gentle stretch in ur back & hamstrings. Hold. Then, Using ur abs, lower urself flat. Rest & repeat 2 more times. BURNS 10
2. Balance Booster - While u brush ur teeth, alternate standing on 1 leg as u switch mouth quadrants(every 30 seconds). BURNS 10
3.Be a Ballerina - As ur coffee drips, stand sideways, put 1 hand on the counter, and lift the outside leg straigh out in front of u, keeping it extended. With upper body straight, hold for a few sec.s and move it to the side: hold and extend it behind u. Do 5x on each leg. BURNS 10
4. Talk It UP - Every time u grab the phone, stand up & pace around. BURNS 50
5. Carry Some Weight - When ur grocery Shopping/ running erands, wear a backpack with 5-10 lbs bag of sugar inside to increase resistance & burn more calories. Add purchases to ur load as it becomes easier. BURNS 20 (FOR AN HOUR OF ERRANDS)
6.Pump at the Pump - While ur getting gas, With 1 hand on ur car, Stand on the balls of ur feet & slowly rise up & down for as long as it takes to fill ur tank. BURNS 10
7. Shop till the Pounds Drop - at the mall try on at least 10 outfits- pants and shirts.BURNS 60
8. Jog for Junk Mail - For every piece of junk mail u get each day, do 1 lap around ur house/ building, / up & down a flight of stairs. BURNS 35-140
9. Play Footsie - After Dinner, while u are sitting at the table, extend your right leg out & slowly bend it up & down, squeezing & holding in the up position for at least 5 sec.s. Repeat 5x for each leg. BURNS 10
10.Ease into Evening - sitting with feet uncrossed, grab ur wrists & raise ur hands above ur head to lengthen the spine. Take a deep breath in as u reach & hold the position, breathing slowly in & out for 20 sec.s, taking longer on the exhale. BURNS 5
11. Sing a Song - Spend sunday morning belting it out in the church choir. BURNS 70 PER SERVICE
12. Catch This! -
Spend 30 min tossing a ball or a frisbee with ur kid/dog BURNS 90
13. Make Whoopee - Instead of a bowl of ice cream as a bedtime snack, have a robust tussle with your spouse. BURNS 300

Good Luck!!

Answer 2

You CAN do it, but I don't think it's a good idea. I'd suggest concentrating more on your exercise routines and improving the QUALITY of your diet and less on calorie restriction. We've all heard of the "diet roller coaster." It's a very real phenomenon. The best solution to being overweight is PERMANENT lifestyle changes. These must be reasonable (i.e. more than 1500 calories/day). I think October is a little too soon to lose 35 lbs in a healthful manner. Concentrate more on the long run.

Answer 3

I can't tell if you lack willpower or motivation, but by October, I believe it is very possbile. Try to do hardcore bike riding and running. Stair master or eliptical machines are very good. Weights may help, but you'll be adding some muscle so you won't lose weight as fast. Try not to just focus on losing weight, but rather burning fat. Check with a doc and keeping thinking to yourself that you wanna see a different you. I'm trying to do the same before September so I feel the same way.

Answer 4

I'm trying to lose 50 pounds by the end of the summer I stoped eating sweets that was my biggest problem and I started taken st-2 pills I stoped soda and drink water I hope to see a chrange soon..wish you best of luck I'm in new york were are you..

Answer 5

I would recommend you to check the link below which makes you lose 28 pounds in only 3 weeks, making you look and feel better. This program has worked for me and I am sure you can also lose your excess weight easily with this program

Answer 6

25 to 30 pounds is more realistic, assuming you maintain your discipline. 15 pounds if you don't.

As a general rule, 1 pound a week is likely if you mostly stick to your diet and exercise but cheat occassionally. 2 pounds a week is the maximum weight loss from maintaining strict discipline.

Answer 7

you also need to drink alot of water dont forget the water you can do it and dont give up on yourself. I know you can do it if you set the goals for short term and long term goals put a picture up of some thing that you would really like when you get to one goal say 5 pounds buy a top or book or something you like and you can do this.

Answer 8

Choose a whole-wheat wrap as opposed to two slices of wheat bakery.

Answer 9

Include insane and also parmesan cheese in order to greens

Answer 10

Walk day-to-day thirty minutes in the morning