I have been dieting for a year and have lost 77lb (5st 7lb). I have also been exercising regularly for the past few months, the problem is, where I was so overweight my tummy is like a deflated balloon, I have a crease where my tummy button is, I really want a flat tummy, even if it were a little rounded, i want it to be tight! I appreciate I'm never gonna be a size 6 (english sizes) but I would like to look toned and sleek! I'm a size 14 now but I want to be atleast a size 10! My doctor says that my stomach will return itself because I'm young, I'm only 21 so its not as if i have old wrinkly skin. Any tips?!
2006-09-06 23:31:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Listen to your doctor. Keep doing what you've been doing. You're lucky you are young because as you age, your skin looses elasticity and won't bounce back as well from the weight loss. Yours will - give it a bit more time. Congrats on your achievement.
2006-09-06 23:51:13 · answer #1 · answered by BG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen: you need to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. The 45 minute thing is not true, but don't over 60 minutes at a time.
Do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.
The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!
Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.
Good luck and stick at it.
2006-09-07 08:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Top 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
Top weight loss tips
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.
2006-09-09 00:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by Fat G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Please have a habit of regular walk atleast 3 kilo meters per day and avoid fast food and oily food.
2. Take half stomach food, quarter with water and quarter with empty.
These two will help you to get over from this problem
2006-09-07 06:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by mangayarkarasi K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to visit Chinese massagists, they can help you smooth it. Besides, they may also suggest some herbal cream and bathing salt or modify your diets.
2006-09-07 06:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by nar2912 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋