how to lose weight?

Answer 1

In order to lose weight you'll have to get some exercise, and do it for about 30 minutes. Swimming, brisk walking, running, dancing, aerobics, stationary bike, treadmill, kickboxing, tae bo, anything that will help you to move and sweat, this burns fat.
Food intake should be watched closely too. Cut your portions in half, and watch these foods except for once a week: cheeses, sodas, fast foods, fried foods, sweet treats, too many white breads, rices. Switch to wheat products. Watch your snacking at night.
Hope some of this helps....

Answer 2

Each pound of fat accounts for roughly 3500 calories. So, if you take off just 500 calories a day (one less hamburger or fries or anything else) you will lose a pound in just a week! Remember, the slower you lose weight, the more likely you are to keep it off (but make sure you continue to lose weight until you are at a good, healthy weight). Try to eat healthy foods, such as lean meat and fish along with a lot of fruits and vegatables. Also, exercising is a must. If you like to run, go running! If you like to walk or play a sport, go to that! Try to get 30 minutes to an hour of playtime and exercise a day. Shoot hoops with your friends!

Stay healthy and good luck!

Answer 3

Be your own trainer and nutritionist, the basic rules to losing weight are no soda, no fast food, lots of chicken, fish, fresh (not canned that’s bad) fruits and vegies, whole wheat stuff, yogurt. Not so many cakes and donuts and cookies. Basic common sense for eating, you just need to enforce it. Get all the bad stuff out of the house right away, just toss it or give it away while your still motivated. No alcohol and no smoking if that applies. Lots of water, 3-4 liters a day, not all at once, but spread it out. Its really easy to down a liter or two while your watching tv or on the computer. Also drink some after you eat the bigger meals of the day, it helps your body pick out the nutrients in food when your food is more spread apart. Don’t think that sports drinks can replace water, the only time you need to drink them right after a workout, besides that just stick with water. These rules may be hard to adapt to at first so start with cutting out the things you know you can live without. Then work from there. Remember these are perfect eating habits, it can take you a while to work into it. If you know you can’t live without your one treat a day, don’t fight it by trying to eat something else, just eat it and make sure that’s the only one you cheat on a day. Otherwise you’ll get depressed and quit. Another important point is getting the right amount of sleep every night. You need 8-9 hours of sleep each night for your body to function correctly. This is an important factor of losing weight. Set up a routine for yourself and go to bed at about the same time each night.
As for exercise, lots of cardio. Find something you like. If you have never exercised much before, start with walking 30 minutes a day at a brisk pace. Move on to different terrains that include hills and increase the time spent. After a week or two, try jogging the route. No matter what find an activity you enjoy. Walking to jogging is just an example, try hiking, rollerblading, biking. Once you get into a regular routine, if your not happy with the level of difficulty, try signing up with a gym. Spinning, pilates or kickboxing classes are great. It will also introduce you to working with weights. Talk to a trainer for instruction before using any weights. A cheap investment is a balance ball, it works you stomach while your just sitting on it, like at your computer and its great for posture. There are hundreds of exercises you can use it for for your entire body. I can give you some ideas if you want, just email me. Also for more info on the benefits of water go to www.watercure.com Good Luck! Honestly if you need anything else don't hesitate to IM me, krista_girl86 even if you don't pick me as best answer, i'd be happy to help. Also check out the website for the tv show The Biggest Loser on NBC. There are many, many helpful facts on there.

Answer 4

1) Burn more calories then your consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula
2) Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.
4) Get 8 hours of sleep.


or you could try the routine my boyfriend uses....
1. your meals should consist of 50% vegetables or fruit, 25% whole grain carb (rice, pasta, bread), 25% lean protein (fish, chicken, beef, soy).

2. drink only water!! at least 8 glasses, this isnt that hard. if you are awake 16 hours a day, its only half a glass every hour. do allow yourself to drink at 8 ounces of milk or juice.

3. work out 6 times a week! Day one do weight training, Day two do Cardio, Day three weight training, Day four cardio, Day five weight training, Day six cardio. When ever doing cardio do no less than 45 min.

4. SLEEP!! if your going to work out sleep is essential for your body. you need to sleep the full 8 hours.

.....any questions message me, by bf is a body builder so i get alot of second hand knowledge on lose weight, gaining muscle, and the right way to do so

(fyi...just found out!! you daily protein should equal the weight you WANT to be at. so if you want to be 150 pounds take in 150 grams of protein a day)

Answer 5

Krista says: "Lots of water, 3-4 liters a day, not all at once, but spread it out. Its really easy to down a liter or two while your watching tv or on the computer. Also drink some after you eat the bigger meals of the day, it helps your body pick out the nutrients in food when your food is more spread apart. "

ROTFLMAO!!
There's no proof that anyone needs that much water. NONE. Just folklore, urban myth, old wives' tale. (See references) And the belief that "it helps your body pick out the nutrients" is just plain unfounded. Your body does a fine job "picking out" nutrients with or without excess fluids.

Bottom line: Drink when you're thirsty. Period. Do not obsess over or worry about getting some arbitrary amount of water as a daily "goal". You already get most of the water your body needs from the food you consume. The rest of Krista's advice is reasonable. But she's got some crazy ideas about physiology.

READ:
http://www.quackwatch.org/11Ind/batman.html
http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp
http://calorielab.com/news/2006/05/28/8-glasses-of-water-a-diet-urban-legend

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

I have lost over 50 pounds by using the Weight Watchers program. It teaches you how to eat healthy and doesn't restrict you from you favorite foods. You can eat anything you want in moderation!

Answer 9

It takes patience, exercise and LESS FOOD! Reward yourself once a week with a small portion of what you like, as it will keep you going. And exercise, exercise, and never stop exercising, even if you think you're a hottie now...

Answer 10

the best thing a person should do whether lose or gain weight is to find out what kind of metabolism he/she has 1st.