I am 55 kg, 5'6" and out of shape. How do I get fit?

Question

I do not eat fatty food or junk. i love bread and fruits, yoghurt and milk. how can i lose about 10 kg and get back into shape? i need to lose weight to rgain my confidence. and how do i motivate myself to exercise? there are no gyms nearby- the nearest is .5 hour drive way

Answer 1

It depends, are you male or female? If you are a male then your are at a good weight, if you are a femal, then i would suggest this:


To lose one pound(.45kg) of fat with Diet, you must eat 3,500 fewer calories than normal. to lose one pound (.45 kg) of fat with physical activity, you must use 3,500 more calories than normal. I would suggest walking about half a mile to a mile each day, and ofter about a week lengthen your walks and start run walking. After about another week and a half of run-walking start getting off of walking and try to run only(at this point you should probably be running about 3 miles)

If you run a 10 minute mile, then for every hour you keep up that pace you will burn 487 calories if u weigh 100lbs, 552 calories if u weigh 120 lbs, 650 calories if u weigh 150 lbs, 748 calories if you wiegh 180 pounds, and 833 calories if you weigh 200 lbs.

here are some myths about eating:
MYTH:skipping meals is a good way to lose weight.
FACT: studies show that people who skip meals typically eat more than those who eat regular meals. This leads to a higher calorie intake than normal
MYTH: if you limit the aount of fat in foods, you don't need to worry about the amount of calories the food contains.
FACT:its is the total number of calories you consume that makes a difference in weight loss. foods that are low-fat usually contain even more calories than normal foods.

Also, while bicyciling is good exercise, running burns more than twice the amount of calories. Running at a 10 mph pace is the BEST way to burn calories (about 625 calories per hour for a 100 lbs person). Jogging at about a 5 1/2 mph pace is great, only surpassed by continuous jump-roping for an hour, cross country skiing, and running at a 10 mph pace

DO NOT!!!! take advice from people that are not certified in fitness instructing or nutrition or other form of exercising. They do not know what they are doing and can tell you things that may lead you to harm to your body. I have seen answers that are complete myths that can lead to dangerous muscle loss, weight GAIN, and just general injuries

Answer 2

My friend, you didn't mention your age. Anyway I will give you some tips. If you are five feet six inches then your weight is okay. If you really want to get a well shaped body do Surya Namaskar a kind of yoga which will help you to get a good shape within two months. You didn;t menion where do you stay. If you are in India or any cities outside India you can find out yoga centres. Otherwise you come back to me by email I will help you.

Answer 3

weight loss tips

Today there is too much information available on losing weight that has become more confusing and sometimes difficult to follow. It’s actually very easy to lose weight if you follow my weight loss tips.


* Be in right frame of mind
Before you can start any diet program you need to be in the right frame of mind. If you do not feel good about yourself you probably will not want to choose healthy foods. You cannot expect the act of going on a diet to make you feel better about yourself. The only way you can choose to eat a healthy diet to lose weight is if you have a positive self-image.

* Eat whole food
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Eat whole foods that are as natural as possible. When you eat whole foods that are full of nutrients your body will know how much to eat and how much not to eat. You do not have to count calories because your body is a wonderful machine.

* Eat fresh fruit
Eat at least two servings of fresh fruit every day. Choose whatever type of fruit is in season.

* Drink enough water
Drink the best weight loss supplement known to man, water. Most people do not know the difference from being hungry for food or thirsty for water. A great deal of times people eat when they should drink. Most likely you will not feel as hungry if you are getting enough water. You will be satisfying the thirst, which is confused for hunger. Water also helps you digest food better. Drinking water before you eat will help fill you up.

* Always chew your food
Always chew your food well. Chewing your food well will ensure that you get the most nutrients out of your food. Getting the most nutrients will satisfy your body therefore you will eat less. Another benefit of chewing well is that it helps aid in digestion.

* Take small meals
Eat small, frequent meals in a day. Large meals tax your digestion system, making it work harder. Taking too much time in between meals makes you hungrier for the next meal.

* Include protein at meal
Include good sources of protein at meal, chicken, fish, legumes, peanut, cottage cheese, eggs or yogurt.

* Shut off TV while eating
Shut off the TV whenever you eat – that includes meals and snacks. Studies show that we automatically eat larger portions when we snack in front of the tube, and typically those foods are high in fat and sugar, which means excess calories!

* Increase your physical activity
Increase your physical activity. Most people are over weight because of a lack of physical activity. Start walking more, bicycling, walks your dog for longer periods of time, swim, dance and leave the car at home when you can. It’s important that you choose a physical activity that you enjoy because you’ll stick with it.

Answer 4

run around for like 1/2 hour at a speed you feel comfortable with. Skipping is also good for stamina. Try skipping with friends/family with like skipping contests and see who can do more.
You do not need to lose much (if any) weight.

Answer 5

better to try this weight mass index to check yr weight for yr height first then decide if yr over weight. read more on this on this site

Answer 6

go to E-Diets.com and make your self a weight lose plan..it's free and you dont have to go to the gym...

Answer 7

exercise and diet.