losing weight..............?

Question

ok, my doctor said that i need to lose weight...(A LOT)....but i need some ideas on what to eat, and when i should exercise. And when i want to exercise i get to lazy and i end up not doing them! Do any of u have advice with what i should eat? and exercises? OH!! do u also have any ideas what i should do about the lazyness?

♥Thank you♥

Answer 1

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 2

Eat healthy. Drink lots and lots of water (it actually helps ose weight!). Eat fruits and vegetables and meat and foods taht will give you what you need for protein, fiber, etc. Don't have too uch junk food and eat until you feel full. Don't eat if you're not hungry. Do exercise every day - even if only walking around your block. For the laziness....motivate yourself. Treat yourself to some TV or computer time after jogging a while. Or relax and read a book, take a nice bath, paint, draw, whateve makes you feel happy. That way youll know you get to do something fun after exercise. Sign up in a class at a local gym ish center (YMCA's are gooood) and then you'll be motivated to show up for something you're paying for. Exercise at least 3-4 times a week...and remember: you can eat right, but the weight won't go away until you start getting active. Do ab workouts to some fun music at home, or dance around to some techno. Good luck!

Answer 3

You need to raise your metabolism. In order to do that you need to eat more. Yes...eat more. But in steps. Start out at 1500 calories a day. Do that for 1 to 2 weeks. You going to see a weight loss in this week or two. Up your calories to 1800 for no more than one week. Then move to step 3 and eat as much as you want when you want. On step 3 gain no more than what you can lose in a few days. So that means only gain a 3 or 4 lbs. (NO MORE) Then repeat step one at 1500 for 1 week then go to step 3. Gain a few pounds again. Repeat steps.....each time you get to step 3 it's going to take you longer to gain those few pounds back. Eventually you're going to be at the point where you can eat like a horse for weeks and not gain a pound. This is exactly how to raise your metabolism.
During this time it's recommended to get 30 minutes of cardio a day. Walking is the key. Also drink half your body weight in water per day. Let's say you weigh 200 lbs. You'll want to drink 100 ounces per day. Break it down to ten 10 ounce glasses per day. That's a lot but keep a bottle on you at all times and you can do it.

Answer 4

I'm not sure about the laziness but to get your body motivated why not put on some music (something that will make you active not sleepy). Eat whatever you want just in the right amount. If you try and stop eating the food that you love, you'll lose weight, sure, but believe me when you have the chance to taste them again, you'll gain weight twice or even thrice.

Answer 5

Hi
Try this simple plan it really works so here goes,
If you are serious about losing weight, the calories in the food you eat should be less than the energy you use. You will have to increase your metabolic rate now, and plan your diet carefully.
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Good luck

Answer 6

I will try to keep it simple. Your metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories to create energy. So the faster your metabolism, the faster you burn calories and the easier it is to lose unwanted weight. To boost your metabolism naturally you just need to eat the right foods.

You can sit down and literally eat a 1,000-calorie dinner and yet be absolutely starving just a few hours later and the reason is simple: Because your body didnt get what it needed in those 1,000 calories so it sends signals to your brain telling you to ingest more calories and thus, the late-night cravings. That means that the surest way to end those late-night cravings and keep your weight loss goals on track is to eat a more balanced, nutritious diet that actually gives your body what it needs.

It's VERY EASY to lose weight if you eat the right foods. Check out Dr. Charles Livingston's video here: http://www.sexyjese.com - it will blow your mind.

Answer 7

well, I think eating in moderation is the key, but if you want and you need to lose weight you're going to have to eat less than what you will usually eat: for example: eat half what's on the plate and then leave a little bit. always chew slowly so you'll get fuller faster, but you really will not have eaten that much. about exercise, well this should be something that is fun. if the gym is not something you look forward to then go hiking with some buddies or bike riding. you'll burn calories this way and you'll also have fun; maybe you'll look forward to it and you won't be lazy about it. remember: burn more calories than your intake of them and you'll lose a lot of weight. don't go on these crazy diets that will deprive your body of what it needs. enjoy food but only what your body needs...good luck!!!

Answer 8

I wanted to lose weight before school started. I'm not overweight or anything i just wanted a flatter stomache. All i did is walk 1.5 miles and ran a little, and ate a little less. South beach diet, i had some of their food. And now i'm 105 lbs and 15 years old. I feel great! I look great! SO just don't eat till your stuffed, maybe eat a little less than you eat to be full.

Answer 9

Get Covert Baileys cd "Smart Exercise" and "Fit or FAt for the 90's" only $19.00 on www.rondagates.com. 4 main things to remember- high fiber, low in fat, low in sugar and another I can never remember. But these cd's will help tremendously! As for the laziness- just get up and do something. I too have had an extreme weight problem and have in the last year lost 80 lbs. Still working on it though. Also ask Dr. about phentermine to jump start weight loss. Only cost about $36 @ pharmacy.

Answer 10

Look at Beachbody.com for some pretty good programs that produce results quickly. I like the power 90 and the Slim in Six program, and have had success with them. They also come with guidelines, motivational charts, diet plans and meal plans, and you can join the on-line chat boards and get on line workout partners to keep you accountable and motivated. Remember, you probably don't feel like getting up and going to work every day, but you do it, right? Why should exercise be any different?

Answer 11

u should have a jym buddy. somebody that will go withyou and keep u motivated. try to make a chart of everything you eat every day and in the end of the day count up ur calories and make sure u are under2000. do this for about a week so u can see where ur calories are coming from and if they dont provide any protein or vitamens stay away from them. i know it is hard but tell ur self u can do it. give ur self a pirize after every week like buy some clothes or go see a movie

good luck