hi i weight 240 and i am 17 how can i loss weight?

Question

i need help lossing weight please help with giving tips and pills name brand that i can buy to loss weight thank u

Answer 1

Put down the video games and start being active. You won't live long if you don't.

Answer 2

You aren't going to find the success you are looking for in a pill, Kiddo. I know that SEEMS to be the popular and easy solution. Every time you turn on the TV or open a magazine there is an ad for a miricle weight loss pill. The truth is, you are only going to loose the pounds with diet, exercise, and patience.

It's not as scary as it sounds. The diet part is easy. Cut down on the sodas, sweets, and heavey foods like breads, pastas, and other starches. You don't have to cut them OUT. There is no reason you should have to deny yourself of the foods you like. Just don't have it as often or as much as you currently do. Eat a few extra servings of veggies and fruits. DRINK WATER. Keep yourself hydrated. The water is going to help a great amount by flushing your system.

The exercise is where most people really have the problem. Exercise doesn't mean you have to hit the gym 7 days a week, start pumping weights, and jump around like a maniac in an aerobics class. The exercise part just means you have to MOVE. ANY extra activity is more than you are doing now, and will burn the calories.

Take the stairs instead of using the escalator or elevator when possible. If the place you need to be happens to be on the 76th floor... don't knock yourself out. Take the stairs up 1 flight... and THEN take the elevator.

Don't want to miss your favorite TV show? That's fine. STRETCH while you're doing it. Walk in place. Dance. The point is to be a LITTLE more active than you have been in the past.

The patience is the killer. The weight is not going to just drop off no matter what you do, and women loose weight at a slower rate than men. That's just pure biology. You have to stick with it, not give up, and know the results will come.

Listen Kiddo. I'm 35. 5'11". My metabolism is slowing down. This time last year I weighed 245 pounds. NOW, I'm at 200. It's coming off slowly, but it IS coming off.

Hang in there, and good luck to you.

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Answer 4

The most effective way to lose weight and keep it off is to find a weight loss plan you can live with and combine that with exercise you find enjoyable, so that both of the above becomes a routine part of your day. Once you get that nailed, your goal should be to lose a maximum of 1-2 lbs per week, after the initial weight lost during the first 3 weeks or so. Don't try any of the crazy weight loss plans out there. You just need to eat a balanced regular diet. Try to eat 3-4 servings of fruit and veggies a day, keep high fat foods to a minimum and just get your body moving and you'll do fine.

I lost 105 lbs (really slowly - it took me four years) on Weight Watchers and I haven't gained one pound back in four years. One more thing - the first 30 days of a weight loss plan is the most difficult, because you're trying to establish a routine. Once you get past the 30 to 45 day mark successfully, you have a really great chance of going the distance.

I wish you GREAT success with this. Losing weight is hard, but the payoff is like nothing in the world.

Answer 5

DO NOT sell your self and your body short by buying weight loss pills. They are a cop out and will only help you for an immediate weight loss that will have you filling those clothes back out in no time. EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE!!!!!! Cutting back on your fruit juices and colas is also a really big help. Keep a journal of what you eat for a week or so and then look at it and modify it.....If you need help talk to your doctor or a nutritionalist (spelling).....that's what they are there for.......There is also a site called e-diets that is also helpful with the food end of it. The AHA is also recommending 150 minutes of cardio workout a week!!!!!!! Thats 30 minutes 5 days a week. You can do it....Good luck.

Answer 6

There are no weight loss pills that work. If they did work, no one would be obese - they'd get the pill from the doctor and lose weight long before gaining too much.

What were you doing to gain the weight? If you're inactive, then it's time to start moving - walking, swimming, cycling, sports, whatever's fun for you. Aim for (to begin with) 30 minutes of activity a day, six days a week. If you're eating too much cookies etc., then stop eating those. If it's visits to fast food places, then just stop going there. Make sure you're eating vegetables at every meal (so if you're having lasagne for dinner, you can have a side salad with it, if you're eating burgers, then carrot, red pepper and cucumber sticks are great side dishes - don't just only eat veggies for a meal), and only snack on fruit and nuts such as almonds. Just doing those will help you lose weight.

Because you're so young, it would make sense for you to see a doctor to make sure your health is okay despite the weight. You might also be able to get a referral to a dietician, who can design a plan that's more than my suggestions of making sure you're eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day.

Answer 7

I am currently overweight now and I am approaching 40. Getting yourself in shape now is the best thing that you can do for yourself. The older you get, the harder it will become. I am currently using walk away the pounds and turbo jam. I also joined weight watchers which really is a great program. Like people have said before, you will need to change your eating habits and become more active. If you do those two things, you should lose weight. Do it now, while you are young. Don't wait or you will only gain. Get a exercise buddy so you can motivate each other. I know that it seems hard now, but you can lose the weight.

Answer 8

- The bills will help you only in the first couple of months.. it curps your appetite.. but you need to stop it by Max. the third months..
- Make a plan, that eveyday you have to workout about 2 hours. OR even more if you like.. but take it easy in the begining .. cause if you start hard you will fed up in no time. If you are not a Gem fan, walk or run everyday for .. lets say a mille.. and evetully extended the distance.
- In the begining stop all the deserts and fatty foods.. that means you will need to stock on fruits ( Apple is the best , Grapes are the worest due to the sugar amounts in them) Also it means that if you go to school.. you will need to prepare your own healthy lunch ( like all wheat bread with Turkey and lettuce, tomato.. whatever you like.. and usually you can always eat 2 sandwishes and you will be fine)
- Then way down the road when you reach half your weight goal.. you can come back to all kinds of food ( even desert) but in very limited quantities.. and you fill the gap with the healthy food,

Answer 9

The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to maintian a healthy diet and life style.

Start by going for walks everynight. Or incorporate cardio into your daily rutines somehow. Also, cut back on the carbs. Check out the south beach diet.

Diet pills no longer work now that Ephedra has been banned in the US. There is nothing a diet pill will do for you without the diet and exercise.

Answer 10

Yes you can. When I was 16 I weighed 230 lbs. To lose weight I ate healthier foods, cut back portion sizes and gave up soda completely. You should watch your calorie intake, fat intake (especially saturated fats and trans fats, avoid consuming trans fats completely if possible), and sugar. Many people don't realize that sugar is one of the leading causes of weight gain. When first consumed sugar gives you energy but after a short while you will tank and that sugar will turn to fat. Don't pay attention to the low-carb diets either. They do work for a while but carbs are essential for healthy body function and if you don't get enough you will get cranky and then you will binge eat because of it. Believe me I know I tried it. Also avoid white breads as much as possible. Go for whole grain breads, cereals, snacks etc. Exercise is also important when losing weight. Cardio and weight training are great. So far I have lost 60 lbs. But after my weight loss I plateaued. No matter what I did I couldn't lose anymore weight, it is incredibly frustrating. So about two weeks ago I started taking Hydroxycut and have began to lose weight again. Hopefully I will reach my ideal size within the next 6 months. Just remember that it is possible, you just have to stick to it.

Answer 11

Exercise...it can be things you like like bicycling or swimming. But every day for at least one hour. Gradually build up to it. Start with 20 min. each day one week, then 30 min...40 min...50 min. finally one hour. Start on a lifestyle diet. That's one who stay on your whole life. Don't skip meals. Very unhealthy idea, but there are foods which you can eat and cannot eat. Don't eat junk! Cut down on sodas, pototo chips and a hundred other snack foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits. Drink a lot of water. Especially when you are hungry! It will cut down on how much you eat. And, see a doctor...get your cholesterol and glucose levels. Have your thyroid checked. It all messes with your metabolism and you can actually gain weight even if you are working to lose it!