how can i lose weight?

Question

I work 12 hours monday to friday and I really don't have time to workout. How can I lose weight and become physically fit?

Answer 1

Healthy weight loss tips


* Take one pound at a time

Don’t get overwhelmed by how much weight you need to lose. Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat.

Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight.

Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 3-4 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories.


* Set Reachable Goals
For instance, if you know you need to get more exercise, begin with a manageable goal of, say, walking 10 minutes a day that you know you can achieve. Then build your self-esteem by achieving the small goals you set yourself.

The same logic applies for losing weight.

* Stay off the scales
Don’t get discouraged when your progress seems to be slow according to your bathroom scales. They do not provide a true measure of what is going on with the body.

If exercise levels are adequate (5-7 days a week), you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, thus losing inches even if you are not losing pounds. It's always a good idea to do several body measurements to have a second objective way to monitor progress.


* Stay focused on being healthy, not thin
Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motive changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.

* Fat Free?
We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.

* Drink plenty of water
Drink eight glasses a day. Water is a natural appetite-suppressant. Nettle tea is a great weight-loss tea as it supports metabolism and has diuretic properties.

* Reward yourself
Each time you reach a goal, such as losing 5 pounds, reward yourself with a gift or a massage.

* Seek help if you need it
A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. Find a friend to lose weight with or you can check to see if groups such as Weight Watchers, or eDiets offer programs and resources in your area by clicking the links. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietician conducts group weight loss programs.

* Watch your portions
With the advent of "supersize" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.

* Eat your food slowly
Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy your food.

Answer 2

the best way is to start eating healthier...whether or not you have time to exericise, if you start eating fruits and veggies as opposed to fatty snacks, you will lose weight.

but exercise will help you lose more and help you keep it off. since youre working, try simple things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking around the office...or if you sit at a desk for a long time, maybe keep some light weights near you so you can do a couple of reps in some spare time.

Answer 3

I will try to keep it simple. Your metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories to create energy. So the faster your metabolism, the faster you burn calories and the easier it is to lose unwanted weight. To boost your metabolism naturally you just need to eat the right foods.

You can sit down and literally eat a 1,000-calorie dinner and yet be absolutely starving just a few hours later and the reason is simple: Because your body didnt get what it needed in those 1,000 calories so it sends signals to your brain telling you to ingest more calories and thus, the late-night cravings. That means that the surest way to end those late-night cravings and keep your weight loss goals on track is to eat a more balanced, nutritious diet that actually gives your body what it needs.

It's VERY EASY to lose weight if you eat the right foods. Check out Dr. Charles Livingston's video here: http://www.sexyjese.com - it will blow your mind.

Answer 4

You can't. Maybe you do not give yourself enough credit. If you just exercise 15 minutes a day (every every day or at least 6 out of 7) and get your pulse above about 110 per minute, it will make a big difference. Get a treadmill and squeeze in 15 minutes. If you do not have time for even that, you are being penny wise and pound foolish with your time (i. e. you must feel so bad you are wasting even more time anyway). Ironically, the people who get the most out of exercise are the ones who do it the least.

Answer 5

To lose weight you have to burn more calories than you consume...
Perhaps you could take walks on your breaks...even if you have a job that keeps you moving all the time , that is not cardio...
I know about 12 hour shifts...you don't feel like doing anything after getting home , been there,still doing it.
And most of all....don't sit on the computer for to long.....walk instead....smile.
Good luck.

Answer 6

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This program is portable, so it would fit into your busy work schedule.

Answer 7

Well youre going to have to start counting calories sadly. Eat anything (except fatty foods) and eat 500 calories for breakfast, 300 for lunch, and 500 at dinner, and 200 for a small snack. Exercise on a machiene untill you burn about 200 or more calories. Eat at subway alot. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 8

go 20 mph on your bike for 6 1 2 minutes

Answer 9

2 and 1 2 hours bowling

Answer 10

well..you can try eating healthy and snacking (healthily) every so often so you don't basically starve yourself. Maybe during lunch time, take a power walk. You might want to search for simple yet effective exercises you could do at your desk.

Answer 11

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(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