Any tips for weight loss? What are some nondrastic, healthy ways to drop a few pounds with a busy schedule?

Question

I'm 5'1" and 105 pounds. I'd like to be down to 100 pounds...No real time restraints. I haven't really been feeling healthy lately. Also, I don't really have the time to be exercising or dieting everyday. I'd appreciate any tips.

Answer 1

stop stuffing ho-ho's in your mouth lardbutt

Answer 2

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Answer 3

15 Ways to Cut 50 Calories or More
A little here, a little there. Cutting calories is easier than you think! Think small! Trimming even just a small percentage of your body weight can do wonders for your health. And eating just a bit less is the way to do it. Shaving calories here and there is easier than you think. All it takes are a few no-sweat efforts like the ones that follow. Pick two a day and you'll cut 100 calories. Burn 100 more calories a day (a 15- to 20-minute walk will do the trick) and you'll lose almost half a pound a week. That may not sound like much, but it adds up to 20 pounds a year!

1. Leave the cheese off your sandwich.
2. Use 1 cup skim milk instead of 1 cup whole milk.
3. Use a nonstick spray instead of 2 teaspoons oil.
4. Drink seltzer or diet soda instead of regular soda.
5. Have an English muffin instead of a doughnut
6. Use 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise instead of 1 tablespoon regular mayo.
7. Eat 2 tablespoons less ice cream.
8. Drink 4 ounces less juice.
9. Use 1 tablespoon less cream cheese.
10. Order small fries instead of large fries.
11. Use 1 tablespoon less salad dressing.
12. Use one less pat of margarine
13. Substitute 4 ounces ground turkey for 4 ounces ground beef.
14. Have 1 ounce of pretzels instead of 1 ounce of potato chips.
15. Substitute 1 tablespoon jam for 1 tablespoon butter.

Answer 4

There isn't an easy way, but I have joined a gym called Curves, its 30 minute workouts and they do work. I'm only small too and I've been there a few months, sometimes I miss a couple of weeks, but I lost 20cm off my body already, and about 9 pounds. Also, I have been on this diet for medical reasons, but if you eliminate animal products and eat wholemeal things eg pasta instead of white pasta, wholemeal bread, brown rice, sweet potato instead of regular potato, check the sugar content on the back of everything, I didn't realise how much sugar is in stuff until you are told you have to check the sugar content, some stuff you eat is more than 50% sugar. Just watch what you eat. It doesn't have to be boring. Use plenty of herbs and spices. Be creative. You can't do this without effort, so you have to try.

Answer 5

Since time is a constraint in your busy schedule, you may want to consider replacing your drinks with plain water. Add some slices of lemon or whole strawberries to get some funky taste. This will be healthier than soda or caffeine drinks.

Next, half your carbohydrates such as French fries, whipped potatoes, baked potatoes, etc.

And do not eat till you are full. Stop at 70% to 80% as you need to give your digestive system some time to digest and you will be full to the brim (just nice).

This is just a simple start and you can do more later on.

Answer 6

All the advice was good (except "troll"), especially "angel eve". She points out you aren't over-weight at all. But, if you want to lose weight in a non-drastic way, slowly cut down on your food intake!!! That, and regular exercise, is ALL there is to it.!!! In military basic training you get 3 NORMAL squares a day, and a lot of exercise. No fad diets - no fancy exercising. The result? The heavy guys slimmed down, and the skinny guys bulked up!! It took all of 3 - 4 weeks. But, again - "angel eve" should get your "best answer".

Answer 7

Excersize three times a week for half an hour each. I've heard that working out on an empty stomach is more effective. Also, just try eating healthy. It's the best way to lost weight and keep it off.

Answer 8

Lots of tips! I'm not overweight and I plan to keep it that way...
drink lots of water (how old is that???), eat a half a grapefruit in the morning (just started it and it suppresses my appetite and wards away flus and colds). Never grocery shop when hungry. Buy healthy but tasty snax. Allow yourself one treat per day. Pick up the pace: Simply move faster. (this is my best tip; i move FAST)
Avoid bread of any kind and milk. Buy your absolute favourite fruits. Drink whole fresh pomegranate juice.

Answer 9

i was a size 22 n now a size 12 n i did without cutting out fatty foods or the stuff i like its simple....wen u eat dnt let urself get a full tummy tht way ur stomach has a chance to shrink a little an each time after bout a wk ul find itl take less to fill urself up continue to do tht till ur comfortable

Answer 10

It helps to drink 8 glasses of eight ounces of water everyday.This keeps your body hydrated and fresh while flushing fat from your body.It's also very good for your skin.Also,try to find time for aerobics or some cardio maybe on the weekends.I reccomend TAE BO for cardio and Denise Austin for aerobics.I had fun and you should to.I went from 118 to 110 in 2-3 months.Hope that helps!

Answer 11

Dont. Im 5'2 and weigh 110 and I know Im really skinny... So being 5'1 and 105 is SKINNIER yet! Id stick with where you are. You dont want to become obsessed with your weight. Its not a good thing.