whats the best way to tone/loose fat?

Question

I'm about 5'5 127 pounds, but I'd like to tone a lil fat I have on my thighs, arms, and stomach.I've recently started running about a mile everyday,and I still havent seen anyweight loss progress..? I've been eating healthy small portions, not drinking soda, no sweets, basically doing everything healthy possible. Does it normally take this long or am I doing something wrong?

*please no rude awnsers*

Answer 1

Among other things, you've been building muscle, so you wouldn't see any weight loss because muscle weighs more than fat.

Just keep it up. You're doing everything right, and you'll start dropping pounds soon enough. Even if you don't, your body will start to burn the fat off, so you should be OK anyway.

Answer 2

Just like everyone else has said, you're on the right path, and you won't see a big difference, for a while, yet. The only thing that I don't think that anyone else has told you, is if you just want to tone up, but not bulk up, then do multiple rep's, with small weights. Also, if you live near a beach, go walking in the dry sand. Small, healthy meals, will help, too. Best of luck, and don't give up, just because you don't see instant results.

Answer 3

A positive, healthy way to lose weight and get in shape fast is The Movie Star Diet. It focusses on portion control and powerful exercise routines that will give you a body you could never have dreamed of. Take anyone you can think of. . .the best body you have ever seen. If they can do it, you can do it. All you need is a plan and a LOT of determination. The answers are at the link below.

Answer 4

Aerobic activities, such as running, swimming, jumping, etc. use up fat AND carbohydrates. Weightlifting, on the other hand depends SOLELY on carbohydrates. So what you should do is to lift some dumbells FIRST and afterwards run the mile. This way, you use up all your carbohydrates and you lose MORE fat than you normally would.

I also recommend that you take this pill called Hot-Rox, (which you can buy it cheap off this website: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/biot/hotx.html), since it's a lot safer than other fat loss supplements because of the fact that it doesn't contain ephedra (I'm a bodybuilder and I happen to know stuff like this).

Answer 5

What Is Strength Training?
Strength training is much more than quickly lifting a few weights. When you strength train with weights, you're using your muscles to work against the extra pounds; this strengthens and increases the amount of muscle mass in your body by making your muscles work harder than they're used to. Regular aerobic exercise, such as running or using a stationary bike, makes your muscles use oxygen more efficiently and strengthens your heart and lungs

Answer 6

firstly, exercise. start with 30 minutes of cardio a day and increase the amount of time, over a period of 4 months, to an hour a day. when you are able to walk for 45 minutes, start to include resistance and weight training 3-4 days a week. secondly, eat! eating helps keep your metabolims revving and if you eat 6 times a day, you will burn more calories. eat high quality, low fat, high fiber food such as a rainbow of high fiber, brightly colored fruits and vegies every day. eat high fiber, whole wheat, whole grain carbohydrates such as wheat bread, wheat tortillas, whole wheat crackers, and cereals and oatmeal. eat lean proteins such as fish and chicken and soy products along with low/non fat dairy products. you should be eating around 1700 calories a day to lose weight and 2200 to maintain weight. make sure to drink plenty of water and green tea. and don't give up. even if you mess up, get back to your regimen. no one is perfect. and you should never feel deprived. treat yourself occasionally and if you eat sweets, limit yourself to one serving or a 1/2 of serving. good luck

Answer 7

Well, you have your cardio down with the running, which means you are burning calories.

However, if you want faster results, start weight lifting (to tone, you don't need to bulk up), and doing push ups and sit ups. This will help strengthen your musles, and will start to show more progress.

But you are going about things the right way ^^

Answer 8

sounds like you are on the right track. it takes a while
to see progress. running is good but you might want
to add some weight training a couple of days a week.
keep it up, hang in there, and good luck.

Answer 9

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 10

keep up with the push-ups and start doing some crunches that should help