2006-09-19 07:37:55 · 9 answers · asked by Romeo 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Getting rid of belly fat (or fat in general) is 60% diet, 30% exercise, and 10% mental thought. You must eat the right foods, exercise more often than you don't. Meaning at least four days a week, burning more calories than you consume. Also, thinking positive thoughts about yourself and not putting yourself down.
Portion control is key. You don't want to overeat.
A portion should be the size of your fist. You should have one portion of carb and protein per meal. A portion size for fat is a handful.
Carbohydrates:
Apples, Bananas, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Mangos, Pineapple, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Celery, Carrots, Broccoli, Asparagus, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Steel Cut Oatmeal, Whole "Grain" Bread.
Protein: Salmon, Tuna, Halibut, Chicken Breats, Lean Ground Tukey, Turkey Breasts, Protein Powder, Protein Bars (Power Crunch Bar, Cliff Builder Bar) You don't want a high calorie, high fat, high sugar bar. The two I listed are good ones, and they taste great too!
Fat: Organic Peanut Butter, "Raw" Almonds or Walnuts, Balsalmic Vinagerette Dressing. (Just a handful of nuts, with your breakfast, lunch, dinner.) Fats help with digestion.
You want to have 4-5 small meals per day. 2-3 hours apart.
You will never go hungry and your metobolism will not slow down this way! Stop eating 2-3 hours before bed. (Also, get 8 hours of sleep if possible, this is also a major key to losing belly fat)!
Meal Planning: (Preperation is key)
Meal 1: Protein, Carb, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)!
Meal 2: Protein shake or bar (A glass of WATER)!
Meal 3: Protein, Carb, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)!
Meal 4: Protein shake or bar (A glass of WATER)!
Meal 5: Protein, Carb, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)!
Remember to drink half of your weight in oz of water per day.
(ex: 120lbs = drink 60oz. of water per day.)
Exercise: (Do this in whatever ruitine suits you best).
Mon- light weights upper body, 30-60 min cardio, abs
Tue- cardio 60 minutes (Power Walk, Run, Elyptical, etc.)
Wed- light weights lower body, 20-30 min cardio, abs
Thu- cardio 60 minutes (Power Walk, Run, Elyptical, etc.)
Fri- light weights upper body, 30-60 min cardio, abs
Sat- cardio 60 minutes (Power Walk, Run, Elyptical, etc.)
It's very important to sign up to a gym, it offers more motivation and try not to be shy about it. Also, when working out, get enough sleep so your body can repair itself!
This is my plan that I have made after doing research. It has worked for me, and I've helped friends lose weight this way!
You have to stick with it and make it a lifestyle. Only eat junk food in moderation. Eventually you won't even crave junk food. I say anything in a bag, box, or container is what's going to keep you from attainig your goal. Keep it natural!
GOOD LUCK!
2006-09-19 08:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by sac_baby_girl 3 · 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!
2006-09-19 09:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOUR 21 GO TO 7-ll and pick up a 6 pac of bud light
2006-09-19 07:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by greg m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be on the show "Survivor"? ha ha no - just eat a low carb diet, do high intensity interval training, plenty of weight training, and be patient
2006-09-19 07:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local liquor store and buy one - I like Coor's light.
2006-09-19 07:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the store and pick up a cold one...LOL
Sorry, I just couldn't resist!
I see I didn't type fast enough....damn.
2006-09-19 07:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local convenience store.
2006-09-19 07:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by Celeste B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the liquor store and buy one.
2006-09-19 07:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by flamingo_sandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-19 07:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋