Fat or fast? I'm thinking from your question you may have a typo, and maybe you meant how do you lose weight fast. Depends how much you have to lose. If it's just a little (5 lbs), then stick to low-carb protein drinks for a couple of days, and 5 lbs. of water weight will come right off.
If it's more, take it easy, and shoot for 1.5 - 2 lbs. per week. Eat a 40-40-20 diet, basing it on 1 gram of protein per day per pound of your lean body mass. Work out 6 days a week, combination of aerobics with weight training. I like to do aerobics M-W-F, and weights T-Th-Sa. Take one day a week off to rest and splurge on your diet a little, and that way you don't feel deprived, and you can stick with it for the long haul.
Remember how long it took you to get overweight, and realize that "fast" weight loss doesn't last. Slow and steady, you'll lose it faster than you gained it, and you'll maintain your goal that way.
Good luck!
2006-07-23 06:23:28
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answered by locolady98 4
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It is mostly NOT your fault, if you need to lose weight. The way you have been taught to eat is responsible for making obesity the number one health problem in the world (according to Atlantic Monthly magazine) replacing hunger and infectious disease. You need to re-learn how to eat so you can become thin. Not a diet, but diet lifestyle.
Find out about fastest way to lose weight, gradual ways to lose weight, most effective exercise and anti-water. Lose bodyfat and retained water which also makes you a lot fatter (bloated). Plus click on "Pure Water" to make sure the water you drink doesn't hurt you. Most important-- make sure to read the last "fat loss tip", first before anything else, to see the number one food that causes Americans to be fat.
http://phifoundation.org
2006-07-23 13:18:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Everyone is right. Diet and exercise. Go to the bookstore and get a book on Low-Carb dieting and start walking. I live in Texas where we have had triple diget heat. I get up at 5:30 AM and by 6:00 I am walking. I walk for and hour and 45 minutes. It takes me that long to walk 5.5 miles. I do that Monday through Friday. I started out just walking 2 miles and I have built up to this. I eat nothing white -- no potatoes, no rice, no pasta, no sugar, no white bread or flour. I have lost 30 pounds so far. It isn't easy, but it's working. I have now added water aerobics to that. Good luck to you. You can do it. I'm 67 years old and I'm doing it.
2006-07-23 13:27:54
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answered by Texasjan 1
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in this article there a quick a few different weight loss programs some faster than others and exercise programs also and much more that can help you out. you can find a weight mass index through this that can show you the weight you should be for yr height
2006-07-23 13:57:22
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answered by Anonymous
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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 minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm
Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.
Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html
It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.
*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 potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
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 resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/
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. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any 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.
2006-07-24 05:11:55
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answered by Anonymous
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you can try this diet on eBay 'Lose weight and feel good diet plan 14days' type that in exactly and youl find it. its really good and it works - it has email support too in case you need emotional support . so you get a chance to talk to someone all the time. its $1.90 but so cheap!!! good luck
2006-07-23 13:24:10
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answered by candystore 2
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Try a cleansing diet! I tried this and lost 10.5 pounds and 17 inches in 9 days. Then I continued it and lost 25 pounds in 5 weeks. This program works to remove the toxins in the body that are stored in the fat cells. You cannot get rid of the fat cells unless you get rid of the toxins. We get toxins from pesticides, preservatives, fast food additives, chemicals, pollution, smoke etc… This was my first experience with cleansing and it worked wonderful! You can order at 1-877-587-4647. It is not a cheap program, but it works and is worth every penny!
2006-07-23 13:29:28
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answered by Anonymous
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I have lost around 60 lbs in 6 months and I will tell you what not to eat. The first myth we have been told is that fat is bad. Sugar and carbohydrate are the big nasties. In fact, reduced fat food that has had some of the fat removed is actually more fattening than the regular food because the removed fat in most cases has been replaced with carbs! This is the main reason why you must absolutely stay away from ALL processed food with no exception. Eat fresh and natural. You must have 3 meals a day and get into a routine so your body knows when to expect food. Your body is capable of doing exquisite things to avoid weight loss if it thinks it’s going to get starved, so you must feed it and regularly.
The other thing you must do is keep your insulin as low as possible by getting sugar and carbs in your diet as close to zero as you can and not having ANYTHING between meals except water. Also having at least 5 hours between one meal and another. The last meal of the day must be no later than 9pm. Insulin is a hormone that will absolutely block fat and protein burning in your body and force it to burn sugar, that's how it works. You will NOT lose weight with your blood stream flooded with insulin, even with exercise. It’s impossible. You must have at least 8 glasses of water a day in order for your liver and kidneys to excrete the fat from your body this is crucial.
Now, what you must stay away from and I mean, non at all. Bread, pasta, rice, pastry, flour of any kind, sugar, potato, onion, parsnip, sweet potato, pumpkin, beetroot, carrots, peas, beans, beer, sweet wine, spirits, spreads like butter and margarine and be very careful of sauces and condiments. Fruit and milk should be taken very, very sparingly because they are fattening. Fruit is full of sugar too, only a very small amount. Avoid all processed food including diet soda it will stimulate insulin. 3 cups of black tea or coffee WITH meals a day is OK. Use Stevia for a sweetener.
OK, if you are still with me, what can you eat? In a nutshell you replace the carbs you have removed with protein and green leafy vegetables. Do not mix protein only 1 per meal. This is what you can eat. Lean meat, poultry, fish, cheese, yoghurt and eggs are your permitted proteins. Cauliflower, cabbage, sprouts, broccoli, capsicum, mushroom, celery, zucchini and a small amount of tomato. You can have unlimited amounts of lettuce and cucumber but ONLY at meal times. You can use balsamic vinegar as a dressing; mustard is ok too but only made from the powder. Shop bought is full of sugar! Curry powder in cooking can be used as well. One tablespoon of olive oil is ok per day, in cooking and as a dressing. Garlic is OK but not shop bought; you guessed it, full of sugar. Use fresh.
I will GUARANTEE if you stick to this you will loose heaps of weight, fast. I know it's not easy and you need the support of your family too.
Just another couple of things I forgot. NO breakfast cereal and avoid really heavy exercise you will just burn glycogen in your muscles, not fat and it will just make you sore and tired. You need prolonged gentle exercise to burn fat like walking. You don't need to exercise at all on this diet as long as you're moving about. Last but not least read food labels and look at the ingredients. Avoid foods like the plague with more than 5 grams of carbohydrate per 100 grams. If you like a drink, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (very dry and low in carbs) with a little soda water is OK with meals.
Good Luck. Jules, lecturer. Australia.
2006-07-23 16:55:52
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answered by Jules G 6
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Here are some great websites to help you get started with weight loss. Good luck =) And if you decide to get an online journal of your progress, stop by my weight loss journal and let me know how you’re doin!! http://berkeleygirlforever.bravejournal.com/ =)
(Best ways to lose weight) http://www.drugstore.com/qxa1245_332828_sespider-what_are_the_best_ways_to_lose_weight.htm
(Easy ways to lose weight) http://weightloss.about.com/cs/tips/a/aa041603a.htm
(Healthy ways to lose weight) http://www.framingham.edu/faculty/34479/nhainley/nutritiontips.htm
(BMI calculator) http://www.weightwatchers.com/health/asm/calc_bmi.aspx
(Boost metabolism) http://www.korr.com/solutions/metabolic_boost7.htm
(Calorie count.com) http://www.calorie-count.com/
(Exercise How-To’s) http://www.weightwatchers.com/health/wko/women_workouts.aspx?newcategory=introduction
2006-07-25 09:38:38
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answered by berkeleygirl 5
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Water therapy.
Drink 1 litre of water before each time you feel like eating( breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time).
Eat nothing but fruits.
exercise = not needed.
2006-07-23 13:18:45
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answered by mark k 3
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