I'm really short (5'0) and I know that i'm not built to be skinny, but i'd like to be more slim. It seems like I can change my diet completly and still see no results! Even after exercising and trying to be healthy I still weigh the same! My build is sort of muscular. Any advice?
2006-12-22 15:00:43 · 11 answers · asked by lilmama120306 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Well like you said that is probably your build, but here are some tips to be healthier,and probably lose weight.
1. No diet pills
2. No carbs after 7 pm
3. Eat fruit lots and lots of fruit
4.Drink more than the daily need of water
5.Don't lift weights if your build is muscular just try and do some cardio
6.Don't listen to the scale look in the mirror for changes.
Hope this helps!
2006-12-22 15:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by help:) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A big part of long-term weight loss is consistency and you must have a plan. Exercise is vital along with a nutritious diet. Also, try to visualize the shape you want and lock that image - this is so important because the interaction between brain & body is huge.
Being muscular is is great, as this will help you burn the calories while resting (build the quads - largest muscle in body - to really boost calorie burning). If you like sweets, fatty foods, Ect., limit intake to once a week. As you limit them, you'll find your desire to eat them decreases. Best to you!
2006-12-22 15:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by whitney 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off check to see if there's a medical reason why you can't lose weight. This was the case with me. I have hypothyroidism and PCOS with insulin resistance. All you have to do to test for these conditions is to have a morning fasting blood test for glucose, insulin, TSH, free t4, and free t3.
If the above tests are negative, then drink water instead of soda and try to reduce carbs such as breads, rice, noodles, muffins, cakes. These carbs turn to sugar in the body making weight loss difficult.
You say your build is muscular. Muscle burns more calories than fat. I'd use weights to tone and build more muscle and you'll appear smaller. Don't go for a number on the scale, try for a pant size.
2006-12-22 15:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first you have to realize you cannot change your genetics. but here are a few tips: 1) find out you body fat percentage, this will help you determine how much weight you can lose.
2) calculate you body mass index, this will help you figure out how many calories you need to cut out each day to lose weight.
3) go on a sensible, balanced diet. high in protein low in carbs and high in fiber.
4) do cardio exercise about 4-5 times a week for a half an hour each session.
5) get yourself a thermogenic supplement if you can handle stimulants. My suggestion is hydroxycut hardcore.
2006-12-22 15:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by brandenjc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-22 15:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you probley already know muscle weighs twice as much as fast, so your doing good if you remain the same weight because your losing twice the fat as you gain a bit of muscle...like a 2:1 ratio. Weigh yourself every monday or friday at the same time everyweek and change your workout around everyday....run run run! but life light weight alot of reps at the same time, theirs just so much to tell for this type of thing so if any other questions courbsh12@yahoo.com
2006-12-22 15:11:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hw long did u exercise? my tcher exercised for ard 3 to 4 mths b4 she begin to see results. lol. she did yoga or smth. maybe u cud try tt. cos my tcher said tt aft that, she has been losing ard 1 or 2 kg everyweek. try it :D good luck~
2006-12-22 15:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by muhuehue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much do you weigh?
what is your change in diet and how long do you give yourself to see results?
2006-12-22 15:02:41 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
xenical is a great diet pill, but must be perscribed. join a Gym
2006-12-22 15:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by jlchristy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out http://www.diet-n-health.com
2006-12-22 15:02:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋