if you were fat once please give my the way you lost weight?

Answer 1

I was a bit chubby as a teenager. I lost the excess weight by eating smaller portions, lots of fruits and vegetables, and exercising at the gym 3-5 times a week. Keeping it off by doing the same.

Answer 2

Right now I weigh 115lbs, but a few years ago I was just about 150lbs. For a short short girl, that's alot, and I've gained so much muscle as well. I've really made a huge lifestyle change and I can't really imagine not doing the things I do now. It always seems like a slow journey, but every little bit every day can really add up. I hope this helps you out and good luck:


Well, first and foremost, you need to be in the right mindset for you to stick with a healthy lifestyle. If you're not motivated enough to do so, it won't work. Try to set a goal for yourself. Maybe it's a nicer looking body, a certain size in clothes, or even just the satisfaction of knowing you will be a healthier person.

Exercise, exercise, exercise. It's really more important than even what you eat. If you went on a diet and lost all the weight you wanted to, you might still not be happy because you're body would not be toned. Running is one of the best exercises for you. It tones your body while providing you with the cardio you need to burn a lot of calories. I know a lot of people, women mostly, are scared of weight training. If you build muscle, it will both give your body a more streamlined look, and increase your metabolism which will help you lose more fat. However, the key is to do many reps on a low weight. If you do heavier weights, you are more likely to get bulkier muscles which I am assuming is not what you want. A mixture of cardio (running, jogging, walking, aerobics, bicycle, etc..) and weight training (light free weights, machines at the gym on low resistance, etc...) will help you become a healthier person and give you a healthier and better looking body.

As for eating, you will need energy in order to exercise and lose weight, so please don't go on a diet. Diets really don't do much for you in the long run. Instead, try to make a lifestyle change. Incorporate healthier foods into your kitchen. Chicken and fish are two excellent sources of protein, and having protein everyday will help you lose extra weight. Vegetables and fruits can sometimes be bland, so maybe try to make some fun new recipes that you will love to eat all the time. Fast food and soda are some of the worst things to eat, as calories can add up fast. So try to only have those in moderation. Occasional junk food isn't bad, you just have to try to make up for it with some better food later on. No matter what, weight loss always comes down to more calories expended than calories gained. Try to eat smaller portions of healthier food as it will fill you up more than you think, eat smaller meals throughout the day to give you energy, and never ever skip breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day and is what will give you energy for the rest of the day.

Ultimately, make a lifestyle change and not just a temporary change in your life. I reall hope this could help you out, and good luck with it all!

Answer 3

I got an active job at a lumber yard. I lost 35 lbs and toned up in about six months. My mind was on work, not food or the exercise I was getting. I was making money too. You might consider getting an active job like working with animals or kids outdoors. Walking 8 hours a day will do the trick, but you have to eat right too. The idea is just being active all day, everyday, and you will looose the weight over time. You don't need the gym unless you are looking for perfection.

Answer 4

I lowered my card to 100 grams a day, upped my protien to 115 grams perday and ate only 30 grams a fat a day. Walked 2 miles everyday until I could jog 1 mile (about 1 1/2 months) and jogged ever other day and walked 4 miles the other days. I used the 5 pound weights for my arms and did lunges to work on my legs.
This took a year, but I lost 80 pounds and have kept the weight off for 3 years so far.

Answer 5

i was 150, now 115, lost it by first dieting, just stopped eating the "crap" like cookies and stuff, cut out soda (trust me it will help a lot!) and the weight came off, but then started plataeuing, and I wasnt losing it as easily so thats when I started exercising (bu tyou should really exercise all the time anyways). And that took about year. It takes a while, but remember the slower you lose it the better and longer you keep it off. It'll take about a year to lose that much wieght safely.

Answer 6

Well I'm down 40 lbs now and it's taken me five or six months so far. Mostly eatting low cal, very fresh foods, cutting back on processed foods. I count sugar grams along with calories and eat a diabetic diet. (well yeah I am so that helps too). I eat about 1000 calories a day and never miss a meal. I work out by walking 2-3 miles daily and do yoga.
Hope that helps :o)

Answer 7

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity. Get a fitness calculator that you can put on your cell phone and computer. This will allow you to easily calculate this formula, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as white potatoes) and drink lots of water.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with excellent resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter.

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Email me if you want a good indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have other questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 8

I lost 30 pounds in 2 months last year doing the Atkins diet. You can look it up online to see the specifics, but basically you eat a lot of vegetables and proteins, and cut out carbohydrates. There are a lot of low-carb food products available out there now, so it's actually a lot easier to follow than it used to be. The main drawback is that you MUST follow it completely, with no cheating. :)

Answer 9

The first thing is go to your Doctor for a checkup
let him put you on a diet,and tell you if you weigh
too much. Next you have to control your eating,try
not to eat sweets (cakes,cookies,candies,etc)
Give up SODAS(liquid candy) cut your calories
Don't eat anything WHITE (potatoes,rice,flour,etc)
Get off the couch & Exercise (walk 15 mins to hr)
Eat 5 small meals a day,instead of 3 large ones
A low carb diet worked for me,it's not for everyone

Answer 10

I had to adapt to eating differently. I started purposely eating more veggies and less meat to the point that even now I still eat and enjoy veggies more then I ever did as a kid.
Drink more water and eat more of the foods that you "don't" enjoy..you will aquire a taste for it. Also..become more active. I found out that I liked jogging and listening to my headphones..it's not boring. It's a chance to be active and be alone with your thoughts or just enjoy the music.