body fat and losing some fat(answers from fitness people please if possible)?

Question

In 6 months i went down to 193-158.I gianed weight before because of having baby, I started losing weight 2 years after having her. My body fat went t0 42% to 31%.I lost 1-2 pounds alomost every week.did it the health yway, did the gym curves.I went from size 15-9(YAY).I am 5'5,long torso short legs.I gain more weight on legs.(hereditary)(Sorry badf spelling).I have underactive thyroid).
My question is NO1: I want to get to 25% body fat right now,how long can ti take me, and what do i eat to get to that, i dont cook that much,so i need somethign simple.Like do i eat more calcium,or drink more water,(i dont do low carbs,carbs are important for me).
2nd question: how can i get to my goal weight 144.(i am at 158)
3rd question:I have more fat around my thighs down to my knees, i hate the fat around well about my knees,i cant wear shorts or skirts.And how do i lose the hard to lose flab on my arms.
And is their a way to lose cellulite.Are looking at calories on food better??

Answer 1

Lower body fat is accomplished through a combination of increased aerobic and anaerobic activity and healthier diet. Better muscle tone is best accomplished through strength and resistance training, and aerobic activity (to a lesser degree).

If you haven't already, modify your diet to get rid of the refined sugar. Also cut out simple carbs like white bread, white rice, pasta. Replace with meat and tofu (if you like it), and lost of vegetables.

As far as aerobic activity, incorporate daily (or every other day) cycling, walking or running. I suggest cycling because it's easier on the knees and joints than running, lets you see more scenery in the same amount of time, and I find it more enjoyable. Start at 30 min. a day - that's really simple - just ride away from your house for 15 minutes, then turn around...there's 30 minutes. Work up to 60 minutes a day at a comfortable pace, then work on gradually increasing average speed. That will do wonders with your overall body fat in a very short period of time.

Finally, add to that a regular strength treating routine. Always concentrate on form more than how much weight you can lift. Make sure you work very slowly on the negative stroke...more micro tearing occurs in muscle fiber during the negative (return to rest) stroke than the upstroke. Focus on the fundamental exercises that work complex muscle groups (bench press, dead lift, squat) rather than those exercises that only focus on isolated muscles (curl) for the greatest results. Cheers

Answer 2

Good Job! I workout 5-6 days a week sometimes twice a day, weight training and cardio workouts. Water, Water Water, sip, sip, sip girlfriend! I drink 16 oz of water (sometimes with Crystal light powder in the am) first thing before coffee! But 60 oz water per day, 63 grams protein, vitamins and supplements. Breakfast a protein yogurt smoothie and if no time yogurt, low sugar. I cut out sugar and white enriched flour. Nothing with hydrogenated oil in it. I eat a lot of chicken, tuna, turkey and red meat once a week. I eat lotsa fruit and vegatables. I have gone from a size 8 to a size 2. That's the other thing, I don't weigh myself, I go by inches and my smallest pair of jeans. There are a lot of weight training books for women, you can learn what to work on for legs, butt and arms. You're doing great, keep it up!

Answer 3

To lose weight, a person has to reduce the calorie intake by some amount by modifying their diet. A diet without sufficient nutrients will only increase the appetite of the person trying to lose weight. Since most people combine a diet with an exercise plan, additional nutrients are required for the growth of muscles required to increase the metabolic rate required for long term weight loss. More information on a weight loss diet and exercises available at http://tinyurl.com/jax5h

Answer 4

yeah you can, when most start out at the gym they normally start to lose weight, this is totally normal, since as your body is doing specific cardio workout. if you just want to get fitter and not lose weight then you should ensure that are eating your RDA which in the UK is 2200 calories pd. if you want to increase your muscle mass at the same time then I would also recommend eating your RDA, however this would probably change to meet your needs. remember it is important to ensure that you eat protein almost straight after your work out, as this will help the muscles tissue & will also stop you from becoming fatigue