I've been helping people stay healthy for a more than 20 years and I can tell you that losing weight requires a combination of both exercise and caloric restriction but with a proper nutrition balance.
As for what time of day is best to workout, that completely depends on what time of day is best for you. Personally I find that working out at night is best for me (I'm a bit of a night owl, the kids are asleep in the evening, and while I'm jogging on my treadmill etc., I can multi-task by reading a journal or two).
I work with clients who prefer early, early morning, mid-morning, late afternoon etc. -- it all depends on when you can. Of course, sticking with an exercise program makes all the difference in the world. Although I like to workout at night, sometimes I can't. So, on those days, I set aside time to work out in the morning or afternoon. Regardless of the time I work out I get the work out in.
This brings me to my next point -- as long as you workout you'll lose fat -- burn calories. Losing weight isn't magic -- it's mathematics and nutrition. To lose a pound of fat you'll need to burn or restrict 3500 calories over and above what you'd normally take in. It's as simple as that.
As for wearing plastic sweatvest etc -- DON'T. These can cause any number of health issues (from severe dehydration to bacterial infections -- I've seen both). Remember that if you lose weight through sweating you'll gain it back very quickly because your body MUST maintain a hydration balance or your organs will fail. In other words, sweating does NOT equal fat loss -- it equals water loss.
If you want to lose weight in a healthy manner, keep the following in mind:
1) Check with your physician to be certain that you are physically able to reduce your calories and increase your exercise habits safely.
2) Make certain that the calories you are eating are as balanced as possible. Finding out how much protein, carbs, and fats your body needs on a daily basis can really help keep your energy levels high all day long. The #1 reason my clients tell me that they've stopped dieting or exercising in the past is because of low energy ebbs. Splitting the amount of calories you can have per day into 5 - 6 smaller meals will help tremendously (this keeps your body fueled and ready to go and you also know that your next meal is only a couple of hours away).
Again, knowing what your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is will certainly help you determine how to be calorie conscious. Also remember that you may need supplements to help things along.
3) While exercising (before, during, and after) be sure to consume enough water. The key is not to be 'thirsty' (overtly) during this time of exercise.
4) Adding weight bearing exercise (i.e., lifting weights) will help to tone your body and the thermogenic (fat burning) effect will last long after you've stopped working out -- even if your workout is simply walking).
5) Remember that you'll probably hit plateaus (times when you'll stop losing weight) several times during your weight loss progress. This is completely normal and is only temporary but it can last for a couple of weeks at a time. It is very important to remember that even if your scale isn't showing progress, your entire body is being positively effected by your efforts.
6) Measure different parts of your body (neck, upper arms, lower arms, chest, abs, waist, belly, butt, thighs, etc.) and do it accurately. Write these measurements down and check them once every 2 weeks. This will help you remember that your body is 'reducing' all over -- not just in one particular area. If you're weight training you may actually notice a slight increase in some areas of your body (don't worry -- if you're a woman you won't start looking like a bodybuilder).
7) Keep focused on your end goal and concentrate on losing maybe 1 pound a week -- sometimes you'll lose more, sometimes less. As long as it's an average, it's okay.
8) Lastly, remember that you're doing a WONDERFUL thing for your body.
Keep up the good work. I've worked with hundreds of people in the past 20 years (mostly women) who have lost (individually) HUNDREDS of pounds safely. Better still, they've kept it off -- Kay lost over 350 pounds and has been at her goal weight for 7 years now.
As for what to take (if anything), that depends entirely on what your body needs. Anyone who suggests that you take something that 'works for everyone' is either confused or deluded. For example, if you had a twin brother or sister your bodies could react completely different to certain supplements or foods on a metabolic level. If you want to learn more about what you might want to take and how to calculate your BMR, you can visit my site (below).
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to write and ask.
Lonnie Honeycutt, C.N.C.
Your Health Is My Concern
http://www.betterlifetoday.com
2006-07-21 18:26:57
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I have been a fitness guru for over 20 years and excercising in the early morning will get you so fit and thin you will not believe it, but you have to have alot of grit to get up in the early morning like 5:30am put your excercising cloths on and do push ups, sit ups and jumping jacks for a whole hour, then stretch for about 15 mintues and then go on a 2 mile run at your own pace but without stopping. wearing plastic sweetpants and or shirt is very unhealthy because it does not let your skin breath and release the water from your system and disapates like it should. You are causing more harm than good. Go with a lite pair of jog shorts and a t-top and a pair of Nike Air Max run shoes and you will be looking good very soon.
2006-07-21 17:06:24
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answered by Anonymous
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I would say if you where on a diet, that you would want to workout in the morning so the rest of the meals through the day would replenish your strength more,instead of just working out and then giving nothing,or just a little back to your body.As far as sweatbands, sweat is just to keep your body cool,it may help alittle but not alot.And as far as what type of exercise don't aim just to lose weight but also seek to make your body stronger.Martial arts is a great way to lose weight and develop muscles without expensive equipment,unless you go to someone who charges allot,which I do not recommend this because most of the time they are not as good trainers as the ones who have smaller classes.(I've taken Tae-Kwon do for 5-6 years)Pilattes is also a good inexpensive work out.
2006-07-21 17:16:10
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answered by bro.mack 2
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Homeopathic Treatment for Excessive Fat and Weight :-
PHYTOLACCA BERRY's Mother Tincture is perhaps the safest and sure fire way of loosing excessive fat around abdomen. With Phytolacca Berry once you loose the excessive fat and weight you don't get it back because you body takes care of itself after that and keeps you from gathering up excessive fat. It is prescribed after having a baby too, to get the tummy to loose its flab and to make it flatter and tighter. And after loosing weight with this you don't get flabby it tightens up the flab and skin along with helping your body to shed the excessive accumulation of fat around the girth
The dosage is 15 to 20 drops of the tincture in half a cup of hot water thrice a day half hour before or after meals.
Avoid Chocolates, Coffee, Mints, Red Meat and Carbonated and Alcoholic drinks while taking Homeopathic Medicines. You have to take it for at least 30 to 45 days after that you start to feel the results.
To the best of my knowledge its the safest and the most sure fire way of loosing fat and weight and keeping it of for keeps. Excellent remedy for Obese people who cant seem to shed weight despite trying.
Homeopathic Remedies can be found at all Major Herbal Stores or could be bought on line, In most of the world Homeopathic remedies are quite cheap and easy to find and they do not need a prescription.
Take care and God Bless !
2006-07-22 01:00:03
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answered by Anonymous
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If you go on the Beverly Hills diet, you will lose 1-11/2 pounds of fat daily without exercise or hunger. It's great.
2006-07-21 17:01:09
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answered by Sparkle1 6
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First thing in the morning, and have breakfast after as this is the time when your body uses the fuel you give it the best. I have a small piece of fruit (a satsuma or handful of grapes for example) and a coffee when I get up, then I go running for half an hour, then I have a proper breakfast, like scrambled eggs on toast (I tend to have a big breakfast with only a small lunch and then a big dinner).
2016-03-27 02:40:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Alfalfa tea! Its easy-er than sweating. You will lose 5 lbs overnight.
The Chinese warn that you could lose too much weight using it.
2006-07-21 17:06:36
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answered by Anonymous
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set your computer alarm to ring hourly stand up for 1 to 5 minutes each time it goes off
2016-08-14 12:20:31
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Better to drink warm water with lemon and honey
2015-12-20 06:44:43
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play twister for an hour and 8 minutes
2016-05-23 11:50:02
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