My diet plan.. is it enough?

Question

Hi, im a highschool student, trying to drop about 20-25 pounds. There is no time limit but i would like to drop the weight and maintian it. I am 16 (turning 17 in a month) and female.

So what i thought i wiould do is
- since i dont eat breakfast i would drink the "slimfast meal replacement" drinks for breakfast for nutrition.. and possibly for lunch
- im not really up for replacing supper with the drink..
- Go to the YMCA on tuesdays for 1 hr workout and 1 hr yoga

Would that be enough? How many hours should i work out per week to lose weight? is one hour (workout) enough? and one hour of yoga would it help? should i go more often? twice a week?

How can i use slimfast milkshakes and protein bars to lose weight? what are some good weight lost kits?

HELP PLEASE!

i jsut want to drop 20-25 pounds, 30 at max

my BMI is 23.8.. so still in the 'normal' weight category, but i say im chubby

Answer 1

Try to figure out what your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is. You can google it and find a site that will help you figure out what it is. Once you figure that out, just eat 200 calories less than that each day and every week you will lose a pound! Voila! With exercise, you should lose even more.

Answer 2

You cannot live on SlimFast products. They do not provide good nutrition and your teeth will fall out like my aunt's did.

In order to keep the weight off, you need to change your entire life. Permanently. But it's not that hard if you take small steps all the time.

Start by not eating McDonald's, Taco Bell or any fast food. Once you get past that, don't eat anything with the word "hydrogenated" on the label. Drink more water and less soda.

If those three are ALL you do, you're better than 80% of the population already. If that doesn't drop the weight, start something new and different. Try running, climbing or bicycling for a change.

Answer 3

Slim fast is probably okay, but you'd be better off having some juice, a hard boiled egg and dry wheat toast for breakfast. Remember to cut out all soda and coffee. Drink lots of water. You should work out at least 5 times a week. Yoga is great, stick with it - but do cardio also. Yoga by itself is not enough. Also, cut out all sweets and fried foods. No rice, potatoes, tortillas or white bread. No carbs after 3 pm. Good Luck!

Answer 4

You should try 4 to 6 times a week, doing it continually for that period will keep your metobolic rate up, however you really shouldn't do it only once a week, you may actually gain weight, those slim fast drinks are generally more fattening than average breakfast!

Answer 5

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