See my last question for background but to sum up - Im going to try to help my dad become more healthy and lose weight and lower his blood pressure.
He works two jobs, Police Officer and Emergency room Nurse, so hes really busy and always too tired to eat right and excercise.
If I made a 'plan' with him, how many pounds per week/month is reasonable to help him lose?
Hes now about 6 feet tall and Id guess 280 pounds. Hes been down to about 215 before, which should be a good goal weight, as he is a 'large guy' and thats a decent looking weight on him.
Real numbers please, not some random answers. I need help to help him?
2006-12-28 10:07:05 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
A month? I would say about 8-10 pounds would be a healthy weight lose goal. But he may lose more in the first months because that happens when you first diet you lose more easily at the start.
2006-12-28 10:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most experts agree that 2lbs/wk is the proper goal to shoot for. Initially, depending on how overweight your dad is, he may initially loose weight more rapidly, especially if he cuts high fats, but will soon stabilize at a lower rate of loss. And as you near your/his target goal, even this rate may slow as the body acclimates to his new routine.
I'm sure if you check on line, you can find some good info on the matter. Good luck!
2006-12-28 10:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 and 1 2 hours bowling
2016-02-04 18:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Lan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chew thoroughly chewing each bite 30 times before swallowing
2016-02-16 16:22:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 pounds a week unless to keep it off and feel good
2006-12-28 10:16:17 · answer #5 · answered by bethybug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 healthy meals 2 healthy snacks
2015-12-22 16:27:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youll lose weight and fat if you walk 45 minutes a day not 30
2016-02-02 00:49:49 · answer #7 · answered by Marcy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink 8 cups of water a day
2016-02-10 15:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Aida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he doesn't need to exercise with a schedule like that,but does need to eat right,and if does the pounds will come just like that,just go grocery shopping with him next time,and you select the foods he needs to eat.
2006-12-28 10:14:59 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do your grocery shopping with a list and a time limit that way you re less likely to stray into the processed foods section
2015-12-15 20:16:07 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋