My question---It's almost impossible for me to diet, healthy. I have an ab lounge and an elliptical at home. I've had two c-sections, and my gut is just not even proportionate to the restof my body. If i would happen to just work on my stomach muscles, could i still lose weight in that area w/o giving up the food i like to eat?
2006-09-18 05:27:12 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
No. Don't get me wrong, exercise is important but the number one way of losing weight is to watch what you are putting in your body. I congratulate you on your willingness to be active though. you can still eat the foods you like to eat but only in moderation and usually only as a treat now and then. You can work your stomach muscles all you like but the fat on top of them is not going anywhere if you don't watch your diet (and by diet I don't mean starving yourself- you need to eat small meals regularly). Good luck to you.
2006-09-18 05:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ideas? Try 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. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days.
On training days, 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.
Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated.
Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!
2006-09-18 14:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about a well balanced diet with exercise?
this is an age old concept that works, i can't understand what has happened to that.
IE: current food pyramid. follow it, see what happens in a month.
keep hydrated also with fluids that aren't processed with chemicals and sweeteners.
fresh produce is best.
30 min. of exercise a day.
fad diets, pills, fad herbs that promise results, programs like jenny craig... failures and once you stop those and go back to your normal diet you'll put on double the weight.
the food pyramid is a simple schematic without all this mumbo jumbo and what it is about a well balanced diet involving all the foods of course moderating the sweets and fats while increasing the vegetables and fruits.
you don't need to cut out anything in your life and you don't need to starve to death.
if you maintain this for the rest of your life not only will you keep the weight off but when you do go crazy and bindge your weight will not double.
plus you'll be ridding your body of toxins on a regular basis without scam programs and products.
and you'll be getting those 30 minutes daily exercise that all your body really needs.
other key points: take the stairs, forget the elevator.
ride a bike instead taking the car to short distances.
so on.
common sense is what you need in this game of diet, nutrition and good health.
2006-09-18 05:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a weight-loss coach. I have a program that is just right for you. I do not consider this a diet. Reason: you can eat what you want once a day. Replace two meals a day with a shake and supplements. It is that easy. You will lose weight. Go to my website. Fill out the contact page. I will get you all the information you need to get started.
2006-09-18 05:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you can eat what you like, but in moderation, and doing your exercises you should be able to lose weight. Make sure you walk also I found that help me. Good Luck
2006-09-18 05:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by linda c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
losing weight w/o dieting is possible.my fren lost 10kg for just 5 months studying overseas and she didnt even try to diet.I think the walking to school n LRT n window shopping do help.
2006-09-18 05:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by natsuno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be no such thing as a diet, you just need to limit yourself and balance your lifestyle and and you will lose the proper weight and stay lean and fit.
2006-09-18 05:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by my3rdeye008 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's only impossible if you make it that way. buy healthy foods next time you go shopping. you can't spot reduce meaning you wont lose weight in just your stomach, but all over. you need to make a lifestyle change if you're serious about losing weight.
2006-09-18 05:32:10 · answer #8 · answered by sneakytrickster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try hoodia... you can get it at most local stores or over the internet. with REAL hoodia people have reported losing 15 pounds in ten days and being able to keep off the weight! it cuts 500 to 1200 calories a day! GOOD LUCK
2006-09-18 05:30:55 · answer #9 · answered by TEMPTRESS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pack healthy snacks
2017-04-03 07:25:08 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋