im about 40Lb overweight and was wondering if anyone had any quick loss programs they use.?

Question

i dont really want to pay to join a diet club/plan...just looking for any ideas on what foods may help me...thanks

Answer 1

try to eat at least 5 fruits and veg a day, stick to low fat foods and throw away the chip and frying pan.
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Answer 2

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!

Answer 3

First you need to take a look at your daily diet. What kinds of foods do you eat? Try eating out less and eating at home more. It is a lot easier to limit your calorie intake when you eat at home. Look at the total number of calories, then look at the number of calories from fat. If it is more than 30%, then the food is too fatty. Its really easy to figure out if it is more than 30%. Take the number of fat calories and multiply by 3. If it is more than the total number of calories, the fat calories are more than 30%. That is the main thing I look at when I am at the grocery store. I also try to pick foods that are low in sugar, and high in fiber. With every meal, I try to include a piece of fruit and some vegitables. I keep a package of salad and a bottle of low-fat dressing at work. Stay away from iceberg lettice. It lacks vitamins. The darker and more colorful the vegitable, the more vitamins it contains. I like to buy the 'mixed herb' salad bag at Trader Joes, that way I'm getting a wide variety of vitamins. Also, cut down on flavored drinks like soda and fruit juice (it is amazing how much sugar is in fruit juice!). Ice Tea is a great beverage because it doesn't have sugar (assuming you don't add any) and it tastes great.

Now lets move onto exercise. I don't know what your fitness level is. I personally think running is the best form of exercise, ever. No matter what your prefered form of exercise is, try to get 30 - 45 minutes in each day. Maybe you could go for a light run 3 times a week and go walking the other days. Maybe you can try hiking a short trail this weekend. Maybe you can try that interesting spinning class at the gym after work. Exercise opportunities are all around you. Once you get into the habit of exercise, you will find your body looking foreward to it. When I get off work I'm going to go run around the Rose Bowl, and I can't wait!

BTW, I've lost 15 lbs since May.

Answer 4

You shouldn't really do it quickly. You should really aim for losing no more than 10-15 pounds a month.

But, eat plenty of veg (the more raw the better, so steamed is good), and fruit (choose the less fatty ones). You do still need carbohydrates etc, but you can get this from brown rice and wholemeal bread instead of white pasta or bread, for instance.

Do exercise frequently, at least half an hour - 45 mins a day.

Drink plenty plenty of water too (about 2 litres a day) as this, bizarrely does help lose weight too.

Answer 5

First, you are supposed to see your doctor before you start any sort of exercise that you're not used to doing. You need to cut out all fatty, sugary foods. Eat plenty of friut and veg, drink lots of water which will help when you get peckish, start walking, quite fast for up to 1 hour a day,When you feel ready you can start some aerobic exercises like dancing, skipping, jogging even stepping up and down on the bottom step of your stairs, anything that makes you sweat will do it, good luck.

Answer 6

There is no 'quick' way. There is just 1 way. Eat better foods, eat less food, drink lots of water and excercise. Get off that couch!

Answer 7

I have a soup recipe they give to overweight people who need surgery you eat it twice a day plus a small meal if you want a copy email me.

Answer 8

Amputation! Thats quick.

Answer 9

Well there is always the South beach diet, once you lose the weight you must start working out though and continue to eat healthy.

Answer 10

Keep a reusable water bottle on your own desk to sip often. Keeping yourself hydrated can satiate hunger and cravings, reduce bloating, and maintain you more alert.