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I'm trying to get rid of at least 25 lbs by September 1. I do some weights & minimum 60 minutes of cardio at least 5 days a week, and I try not to consume more than 1600 calories a day- usually like 1200.

2006-07-25 06:53:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Diet & Fitness

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Sounds like you're doing good, although 25 pounds in 36 days(?) is pretty darn unrealistic. Think about it this way: Cardio burns fat, thus making you lose weight. Lifting weights adds muscle, which makes you gain weight (remember: muscle weighs 3x as much as fat). So, if you just want to lose weight, I'd keep on eating healthy and doing the cardio, although if you continue with the weights, you'll probably lose inches, but not as many pounds. Also, make sure the 1200 or so calories you do consume are made up of protein, fruits, and veggies, and healthy stuff like that. If you're eating french fries and toaster strudel (I'm not saying that you are or anything) in small portions to equal 1200 cals, that won't benefit you nearly as much as if you eat healthier. Keep up the good work and don't be discouraged if you don't reach your 25 pound goal!

2006-07-25 07:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by Oneofthesedays 5 · 0 0

I do cardio 4-5 times a week 40 minutes, yoga 60 minutes twice a week and weights twice a week. No safe way to lose 25 lbs by Sept 1. That's no a realistic goal. Sounds like your doing too much cardio and yes too much can cause you not to burn the calories you want to.

2006-07-25 06:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by teamkimme 6 · 0 0

Studies exhibit that the exceptional system is by way of each nutrition and endeavor. If you have been most effective going to do one then endeavor is extra powerful, however i could incredibly propose exchanging nutrition and endeavor habbits. When exchanging your nutrition it's most important to preserve a well stability. There is not any factor in occurring a fad nutrition and thoroughly eliminating all carbs to your nutrition or anything radical reminiscent of that. When handling endeavor, there is not any special desktop that's bigger for weight reduction. The foremost factor is to preserve your middle price prime for so long as viable. Some humans like to stroll, a few love to run, it relies what you experience extra. Try and blend it up, a few days treadmill, a few days move instructor, rower and many others.

2016-08-28 18:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by salguero 4 · 0 0

depends
check your bmi body mass index and talk to a nutritionist and personal trainer.. depending onhow tallyou are depends on how much you should be eating

do 60 minutes of cardio a day... but also vayr it don't do like the treadmill every day change it up so you don't get a routine

you should not be eating less tehn 1200 calories a day but eat a lot of dark greens

25 pounds in one month is a lot maybe you should aim for 15

Five to Choose

1. Fruits and vegetables (5-9 servings per day): Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Not just delicious, fruits and vegetables reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and other ailments.
2. Whole grains: Whole-wheat breads and pastas, whole-grain low-sugar cereals, brown rice, bulgur, quinoa, kasha (buckwheat), barley, oats and oat bran. Great source of B vitamins, vitamin E and fiber.
3. Low-fat and non-fat dairy products: Excellent source of bone-building calcium.
4. Nuts and seeds: Rich in protein and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
5. High-quality, low-fat protein: Skinless chicken and turkey, fish (also rich in omega-3 fatty acids), legumes and eggs.

Five to Lose

1. Saturated fat: Red meat, butter, whole-fat cheese, milk and other dairy products, and coconut and palm oils. Raises cholesterol levels, clogs arteries and increases your risk of heart disease and cancer.
2. Trans fats: Margarine (especially stick), cakes, pies, frostings and fried foods (i.e., French fries, fried chicken). Increases your risk of heart disease as much as saturated fat. Since "trans fats" are not listed on labels, look for hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil.
3. High-sodium foods (limit your intake to 2,400 mg sodium per day): Processed convenience items such as hot dogs, cheese, tomato sauce, canned and dried soup, deli meat, frozen pizza, potato and pasta mixes and frozen dinners. Increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and osteoporosis (by increasing calcium excretion).
4. Fat-free cakes, brownies and cookies: Most items are extremely high in sugar (and thus calories) and devoid of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
5. Fat-free potato and corn chips (made with fake fats): Made with an indigestible fat that also sweeps fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) out of the body.

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2006-07-25 06:57:00 · answer #4 · answered by hanntastic 4 · 0 0

Make sure you switch your routine around every week. Your body gets used to the workouts and adjusts itself

2006-07-25 07:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by michelle a 4 · 0 0

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