I am overweight and I want to lose weight,build lean muscle, and not bulk up. I know I can't go from around 227 to 150 overnight. But it would help to lose the weight in a fast-ish pace.
2006-12-12 06:04:44 · 21 answers · asked by kate5rosemary 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The best "low" impact exercises is walking. However, you must reduce your calorie intake. Reduce your portions, don't eat as much but eat what you like. Then walk, and don't stop walking even in the winter. Find a mall or something indoors so you can stay on track. Good Luck.
btw. In one year of walking and eating smaller portions, I have lost 45 lbs.
2006-12-12 06:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Not Applicable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as far as the "fast-ish pace" goes, you have to keep in mind what's healthy. Two pounds is a recommended amount of weight to lose within a week.
The most effective exercise plan combines stretching, cardio, and resistance training (anything involving weights, pushups, etc.). The cardio is what helps to burn calories. Walking, jogging, cycling, aerobics, and so on are good things to do 3-5 days a week. Resistance/weight training is for your muscles, which in turn, builds your metabolism. The more metabolism you have, the easier it will be to lose weight. This should be done 2-3 times a week. An effective diet and remembering to stretch before and after workouts are also extremely important.
2006-12-12 06:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by Over and Out 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body building exercises will not bulk you up unless you are eating 2-3x's your body weight in protein. Lean muscle causes fat loss and you need to lift weight to build muscle. You should also be eating 5-6 small healthy meals a day. This increases your metabolism and digestion actually burns calories. You need fats and calories to make your body work right. You need carbs also but they need to be good carbs. Green leafy vegis are good for that. You should stop eating carbs about 4 hours b4 bedtime except for the green leafy ones. Just clean up your diet and you will see drastic changes. And 30 min of walking a day will also do wonders. Good luck and I hope this helped.
2006-12-12 06:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by talarlo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to run and it helps me lose weight faster and tone up my legs. All you have to do it jog about 15 -20 minutes a day. If you cant start out doing that much just jog as much as you can and slowly build up to it. Sometimes just exercising isnt enough to lose weight you have to lower your food intake and eat healthy. Eating about 5 small healthy meals a day will raise your metabolism.
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2006-12-12 07:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Diet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walking is the best exercise also low impact for someone over weight
2006-12-12 06:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don t drink your calories
2017-04-06 08:12:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eating water rich foods such as melons tomatoes and celery can help fill you up without adding too many calories to your day
2016-04-23 02:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweep your floors for 15 minutes then vacuum for 15
2016-08-30 16:00:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U CAN ALWAYS DO JUMPING JACKS LIKE 2000 A DAY AND EAT FISH 4 PORTEN AND DONT EAT AFTER 6:00PM
2006-12-12 06:18:39 · answer #10 · answered by anitra s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋