What's are some healthy ways to lose weight fast?

Question

I am 17 and weigh almost 190lbs, and I want to lose a lot of weight as soon as possilbe. I want to know what foods will help. Not to mention some exercises that will help me tone my body. I feel the need to lose weight so I can feel healthier.

Answer 1

Try this soup recipe and diet plan
I followed it and lost 6 lbs in a week
Sit ups, walking, any exercise....just keep moving!!
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/7782/diet2.html
Good Luck

Answer 2

First of all, you might want to stop at 110. 86 is way to skinny and bad for you, so it can't be healthy. BUT here you go: Eat a diet with many whole grains, proteins, low in fat and cholesterol, many fruits and veggies, low in sugar, high in fiber, and with a moderate of calories for energy. Also have portion control. (yes I know the calories thing sounds weird but you need to do that to lose weight the healthy way.) Get plenty of exercise every day. Jumprope. Swimming is an excellent way to build muscle, and even more to lose weight. (don't worry, you won't end up looking like a bodybuilder)

Answer 3

Start a walking & exercise program & stay committed to it every single day for the rest of your life.

Stop eating so much junk food, fast food & crap.

Start eating healthy proteins, low carbs like atkins diet. Meat, fish, chicken, cheese, eggs. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Do not eat anything with flour or sugar in it.

You'll lose weight & start to look & feel better fast.

Answer 4

If you want to lose weight to feel healthier, then you don't want to lose it fast - you want to lose no more than a pound a week - the slower you take it off, the more apt you are to keep it off. Also, it's not about dieting in your situation, it will be about changing your eating lifestyle - cut out sodas - this can drop 7 pounds within a month alone, do not substitute with artifical sweetners, if you use sugar then use sugar, but in all things use moderation, cut down on carbohydrates, but you do need some, cut out the junk food ailse, this will eliminate unnecessary weight over a three month period of time, that once you learn you don't need chips, sweets, etc., but that fresh fruits and produce are just as cheap and much tastier, then you will drop 10 to 20 pounds - so within the first three months you could easily see 27 pounds dropped by some very simple dietary changes. Then you need to cut your television time - this is proven to be one of the biggest reasons Americans face obesity - if you spend that time reading, walking, talking on the phone, etc., anything that requires you to use both hands, or occupies your mind, then you will not be heading to the kitchen. These are issues my son is having to work on as well and he finds it frustrating and as his mother I am helping him by not providing the things in our home that seem to be his detriments. However, you will have cravings from time to time and as you do, satisfy the craving, so that you can return to your attempts to alter your eating habit, otherwise it will just keep nagging at you until you overkill on the nag and then you will begin a cycle of overkill and guilt and possibly give up entirely. But you can make the simplest of changes in your eating habits and get the maximum amount of benefits if you will change your focus. I do suggest you read the book Eating Right 4 Your Blood Type as this will guide you in the foods that truly will be best utilized or avoided by you. Where I cannot eat bananas because I put myself at weight gain risk, you may be able to eat all you want and actually lose weight in the process. This book has been a great benefit to my whole family as we have worked together to help my son. My husband and I are weight appropriate, he's just big boned and will always require more weight than we do, but he has allowed it to become excessive and it is up to us to help him as he has desired to drop from 200 to the 175 that is suggested for his build. He is down to 192 and he has been working on it for 6 months - he chose not to give up soda pop, but did compromise and drinks one emptpy soda bottle of water for every soda. He has only had two cravings - both for chocolate - which I only bought single servings of a Crunch bar and a Snickers Bar. He sometimes gets frustrated, but then he smiles, and says, I know I'll never be little, but I don't have to be this - as he points to his gut. I figure if he begins the process of altering his habits now, then as he goes out on his own, maybe he will take his habits with him.

Answer 5

sorry, the only healthy way is running. I lost 25 pounds in 6 months and I'm 36 years old. I,m sure you'll lose waight faster. belive me or not I just ran 6 mils today and enjoyed it too.

Answer 6

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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

Answer 7

Power-pops. It is the new revolution to weight loss. It is a lollipop that has amazing power. It will suppress your appetite, burn fat, tastes great and is all natural. go to power-pops.com/cls for more information.

Answer 8

Replace whole milk with fat free milk and white flour products with whole wheat products.

Maybe look into a gym and if your nervous, start walking around your neighboorhood.

Answer 9

this article has some great weight loss and exercise programs that can help you get started. you will also benifit with alot of walking

Answer 10

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.