How do I lose weight fast???

Question

I am 18 and weight 210 pounds and I am 5'7''. I just need to get it off quick.Can anyone help me and please no mean comments. Thank you!!!

Answer 1

Eat smaller portions 5 times a day of low fat/ low cal foods and walk atleast 30 mins a day to boost your metabolism.I lost 20 lbs in 2 months doing that.

Answer 2

Most people would tell you diet and exercise more. Well I've got a way you can lose 40 pounds in 2 months. Want to know why! 1. Set Up Realistic Weight Loss Goals. Don't set a weird goal like 10 pound a day no. 2. Drink Plenty of Water. Drink about 6-8 glass of water per day. 3. Chew More Slowly when You Eat. If you eat 5 smaller a day you will accomplish your goal, but pleas don't eat three enormous meal. That would actual get you fatter. 4. Exercise at least 30 minuets per day. Pleas stay away from pills they could kill you, some pills could help but there is a few that do help. If you follow this correctly you will achieve your weight goal.

Answer 3

I agree with some of the above answers, losing it too fast isn't healthy. It's always a good idea to keep in mind that Diets are okay and everything, but they can decrease your metabolism, causing your body to conserve fat. What you really need is some long, slow aerobic exercise. Go for at least 12-15 minutes or more per day of walking, jogging, running, cycling, or some other kind of exercise such as these, and don't stop doing this once you get rid of the weight you want to get rid of. Another thing to keep in mind is that weight really isn’t the problem; fat is the problem. Weight and fat are NOT the same thing. Muscle actually weighs almost 7 times as much as fat. So don’t pay too much attention to your weight; instead pay attention to how thin you look and how good you feel.

Answer 4

if losing some pounds of any description and inches is what you want then I used a great website and coach who helped me. They were very friendly and gave me lots of great advice. I needed to lose 40 pounds and I did so fairly easily. The website is myhealthabc.com once you fill in your details (you will need to be over 18) then you get a call within a couple of days and they just ask what you would like to lose. There is no pressure and they will even send you a load of free samples so you can try before you buy. There is also a mall area they then you a link to where you can see the full range of products they have, its myhealthabcmall.com. The products really work and you feel great whilst losing weight, its all nutrition based. They are fun to work with aswell as being serious about helping you lose weight.
I lost all my weight in less than three months and they have helped me to keep it off. I would definitely recommend using them, the tips you get and encouragement are excellent (their advice and time is FREE). I am still with them so I stay healthy. The owners will advise you on what to purchase depending on what you want to lose, my sister did this also and lost 76 pounds in less than five months.

Answer 5

I recommend you start by eating better immediately. You'll want to eat foods with a low Glycemic Index... like fruits, skim milk, low fat yogurt, whole wheat pasta, Special K, All Bran, etc... Stay away from white bread, potatoes, candy, and any fried foods. Be sure you use small portions... what helps is using a smaller plate when you eat. Then once you feel like you have a good diet plan, start working out. Doctors recommend 50 minutes of cardio exercise 5-6 times a week. My best tip for you is to start by walking... bring your mp3 player, discman, or whatever and walk for 50 minutes. Gradually work up to jogging. It's ok to stop jogging and walk, just keep moving. Once you feel comfortable jogging, then start playing tennis, do aerobics, pilates, meet with a trainer to learn about lifting weight... ever wanted to learn how to play a sport? Try it out... go hiking, take walks with friends, etc... Make it something you enjoy and change it up.

The safest and fastest way to lose weight is to cut calories out of your diet and to burn more calories daily. Remember there are no "quick fixes" or miracle pills. I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 6

Try only eating vegetables, and fruit and meat and no bread and no sweets. Exercise alot and drink alot of water. I have heard that to drink a glass of orange juice before you eat. It cuts down on ones appetite. Cut out all the carbohydrates. No soda only water. If you can't stand water, put some lemon or lime in it. Go to the health food store and get a powered diet drink. Drink that for every meal for a while. Eat an apple if you are hungry.
You could also eat only Janpanese food. This guy said that when he came to the USA, he packed on 25 lbs. He went back to Japan and lost weight in three months.

Answer 7

Losing it too fast isn't too healthy. BUT to jumpstart yourself try juicing.

I've been eating better (counting my calories) for 2 1/2 weeks now and have lost 6 pounds by just making sure I ONLY drink water and eat less than 1300 calories a day.

Check out www.simplestepslife.com

Answer 8

Move to Houston and I will be your workout partner and we can work on a daily diet. Sometimes all a person needs is a support system. The key is diet and excersise with a lot of will power thrown in. Keep tempting foods out of the house and drink lots of fluids.

Answer 9

The fastest way to lose weight is to starve yourself.
People who starve themselves tend to also gain it back quickly and bounce from light to heavy weights more frequently and dramatically than gradual dieters do.

If you have some really good reason that you want to lose weight in the fastest way possible, there it is.

Answer 10

The Okinawa Diet™ Food Pyramid is a scientifically proven guideline for healthy eating. It is based upon the traditional dietary habits of Okinawan elders, who have been proven to have the healthiest diet in the world. We strongly encourage you to download the Okinawa Diet™ Food Pyramid, print it and post it to your refrigerator door, where it can serve as a convenient guide for you and your family in making healthy food choices.

http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/diettoxin/hokinawafoodpyramid.htm

The healthiest diet on earth: A brand-new food pyramid reveals what to eat to lose weight, increase your energy and lower your cancer and heart-disease risk. Try these six delicious meals - Weight-Loss Special
Bradley J. Willcox
There exists a place on our planet where 100-year-olds live in their own homes and tend their own gardens. It's a place where breast cancer is so rare that screening mammography is not needed and where the three leading killers in our culture - heart disease, stroke and cancer -- occur with the lowest frequency in the world. Where people maintain a healthy weight -- without dieting --throughout life (the average Body Mass Index o the senior citizens is 21!). Where women live to be 86 years old - on average - and when they do pass on, the cause of death is generally classified as "old age" since autopsies reveal no discernible cause.
This place is the Japanese island-state of Okinawa, home to the healthiest people on Earth. A 25-year research project, the Okinawan Centenarian Study, found that there are more than 400 people aged 100 or older in a population of 1.3 million. Here in the United States there are only 65-130 centenarians in a comparably sized sample, most of whom can no longer live alone -- unlike their robust Okinawan brethren.
How have the Okinawans managed to do all this? Simple: their lifestyle habits are supremely healthful. First, they eat a plant-based diet high in unrefined carbohydrates, which gives them protection against heart disease (Okinawans have 80 percent fewer heart attacks than Americans do), cancer (they have 80 percent less breast cancer and half the amount of ovarian cancer), stroke and weight gain. In addition to eating healthfully, Okinawans feel exercise is a way of life. They take up martial arts and traditional dance when young and continue to perform them throughout their lives; most also garden and walk Another habit that contributes to their vitality is stress-reducing spirituality: Okinawans have a deep respect for nature and believe they have an obligation to help others. These relationships with nature and neighbors are powerful: Research shows that they help extend life and lower disease risk.
OK, you're not an Okinawan and you don't live anywhere near a peaceful tropical island. But here's what you can do: Adopt some of the Okinawans' habits, especially their dietary habits. The evidence presented in the Okinawa Centenarian Study reveals that what you eat -- and how you live and think -- has a huge impact on your health, your weight, your energy, your stress level and your life expectancy. You, too, can stay slim, healthy and happy throughout your life. Here's how to eat and live like an Okinawan.
the okinawa food pyramid: a new way to eat for weight loss and energy
The nutrition research has never been more consistent: A high-carbohydrate, plant-based diet is best for long-term health and weight maintenance (anything under a BMI of 23 is considered lean). The plant-based Okinawa Food Pyramid shown here divides foods into daily and weekly categories so that you can easily judge whether you are eating certain foods too often or not often enough. The USDA pyramid -- the one recommended by our government -- on the other hand, fails to point out the important differences in types of fats; does not emphasize low-fat dairy or whole grains; lumps meat in the same serving group as fish and beans; and does not offer enough vegetables and fruits. Here's how to incorporate the Okinawa Food Pyramid's principles into your daily diet, starting at the bottom.
Whole grains: 7-13 servings daily Aim for eight to 10 servings. (One serving is: 1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice or pasta; 1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal; one slice of bread; or half a bagel.) Americans eat mostly refined grains: bleached flour products such as white bread, cookies and cakes, and white rice, which have little or no fiber. Whole grains, like brown rice and whole-wheat bread, are unrefined carbohydrates, which have lots of fiber and important phytochemicals. With all the bad press carbs have received lately, let's set the record straight here: You must eat unrefined carbohydrates. They are not at the root of obesity. Instead, they provide essential fuel for your brain, central nervous system and muscles, and they provide nutrients that decrease risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Plus, because their fiber content helps you feel full (and carries waste products through your digestive tract more quickly) whole grains can help you to /lose weight.
Most whole grains are oval-shaped and range in color from light brown to dark brown. If a grain is white or has fewer than 2 grams of fiber per 1-ounce serving, chances are it's refined and no longer a "whole" grain. A few whole grains you should add to your diet include brown and wild rice, barley, oats, kasha, quinoa, bulgur and buckwheat.
Vegetables: 7-13 servings daily
Fruits: 2-4 servings daily Aim for at least 10 servings combined. (A serving is: 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables; 1/2 cup of other cooked or raw vegetables; one medium banana, apple or orange, or half a grapefruit; 1/2 cup canned fruit; 6 ounces of fruit juice.) A diet full of vegetables and fruit will not only decrease your risk for obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, cataracts, stroke and hypertension, but also keep you looking younger (and living longer). Vegetables are a major source of antioxidants, which to your body means less cell damage from free radicals (the basic biochemical mechanism implicated in the aging process), less damage to collagen (i.e., fewer wrinkles) and less damage to the internal organs (meaning they wear out more slowly). A majority of plants contain antioxidants in abundance, but some contain more compounds than others do. The elder Okinawans eat a lot of carrots, cabbage, onions, sweet potatoes, sweet peppers and bean sprouts -- more vegetables than fruits. But it doesn't ma tter which 10 you choose here; just make sure you eat a variety of vegetables and fruits.
Flavonoid foods: 2-4 servings daily Here's where the USDA and Okinawa pyramids diverge most significantly. Most Americans don't even know what a flavonoid is, let alone aim to eat three servings every day. Flavonoids are plant compounds found in soy products, flaxseed, legumes and tea -- to name a few sources -- and they are powerful antioxidants. Theoretically, they provide a weak form of estrogen where the body needs it and block the body's own estrogen in locations where estrogen may feed a cancer.
The importance of flavonoids is only beginning to take hold in the medical research community, and it could be years before your doctor recommends them. The evidence is so overwhelming for soy's role in cardiovascular disease reduction that food manufacturers are now allowed to talk about the benefits of heart-healthy soy on labels. Eat soy or other flavonoid foods daily and you will maintain a high blood level of flavonoids. Studies have shown that a once-a-day serving of a soy food (3 ounces of tofu, 2 tablespoons of soy nuts or 1 cup of soy milk) is adequate for physiological benefits. Twice a day would be even better, as proved by the Okinawans, who are at least twice-a-day soy consumers and who have amazingly low rates of hormone-sensitive cancers such as most types of breast and prostate cancer.
Besides soy products, many flavonoid-rich foods are available at your corner grocery store: flaxseed (serving size: 1 tablespoon), chopped onion (1/4 cup), cranberry juice (3/4 cup), garbanzo beans (1/2 cup), black or green teas (1 cup), snow peas (1/2 cup), green beans (1/2 cup), applesauce (1/2 cup) and arrowroot (1 tablespoon), a powdered plant product used as a thickener for soups and baked goods that's one of the top three foods in terms of its concentration of flavonoids.
Calcium foods: 2-4 servings Why aim for three servings of calcium-rich foods daily? Calcium strengthens bones, prevents osteoporosis, and may even help prevent colon cancer, high blood pressure and premenstrual syndrome. Good vegetarian sources are green leafy vegetables (serving size: 1 cup of broccoli, kale or spinach), calcium-fortified soy (3 ounces of fortified tofu) and calcium-fortified orange juice (3/4 cup). Dairy products are also excellent sources of calcium, but consume them in moderation. Surprisingly, osteoporosis rates are lower in societies where people eat few, if any, dairy products. The type of saturated fat in whole-fat dairy products is one of the worst offenders for making cholesterol in the body. So, go for the nonfat or low-fat varieties, and consider eating no more than two dairy servings a day (for adults); then try one of the vegetarian sources as your third calcium serving.
Omega-3 foods: 1-3 servings daily Aim for two servings. Unless you're eating fish or flax several times a week, you're probably not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids, which are critical for maintaining optimal performance of your brain, cardiovascular system and immune system. You can get adequate amounts by eating one serving of fish (3 ounces) rich in omega-3 fatty acids several times a week. These are generally the darker-fleshed fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel. If you're a vegetarian, you can get your omega-3s from walnuts (serving size: 2 tablespoons, chopped). If you're a meat eater, you should try to make the switch to fish -- it will keep your arteries cleaner: The omega-3s in fish can help prevent clots from forming in your coronary arteries and elsewhere.
Monounsaturated vegetable oils: 1-2 tablespoons daily It's not how much fat you eat, but what kind that counts. The highly touted Mediterranean diet is high in fat but low in health risks because the fat in that diet is monounsaturated, the heart-healthy, good-for-you fat. Americans eat more of the "bad" fats, the kind that clog arteries and raise "bad" cholesterol: saturated fat, derived mostly from animal sources like red meat and dairy; and trans fats, formed from the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils and found in margarine, french fries and packaged foods like chips and cookies.
Olive, canola and flaxseed oil are all high in monounsaturated fats (as are avocados and almonds), which reduce your LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) and boost your HDL cholesterol. Canola is the Okinawans' oil of choice. Canola oil is very low in saturated fat (even lower than olive oil) and very high in monounsaturates; it also offers some omega-3 fatty acids (which olive oil doesn't).
Water and tea: daily Drink enough water so that your urine is clear -- whether it takes eight glasses a day or 12. If you're physically active, you'll need even more.
Enjoying tea involves far more than just boiling water, adding a tea bag and gulping. Okinawans believe that to truly enjoy tea, you must feel its effect on the senses: the visual appeal of the tea, its pleasant aroma, its stimulating taste, the smooth touch of the cup and, most important, the healing power of communicating and sharing tea time with friends and family. Black (including jasmine and oolong) and green teas will provide you with 12-16 milligrams of flavonoids a cup. Studies have shown that tea flavonoids may help prevent cancer, heart disease and stroke.
optional foods
Meat, poultry and eggs: 0-7 servings weekly Sweets: 0-3 servings weekly Alcohol: in moderation
The more we learn about food and health, the clearer it becomes that we should try to eat as low on the food chain as possible. The Okinawa Food Pyramid offers you limitless options. The only thing that's limited is quantity, so you won't overdo unhealthy foods. Up to seven servings a week of high-protein meats, poultry and eggs are fine (serving size: 3 ounces of cooked poultry or lean meat; one omega-3 egg, from chickens fed omega-3 diets). Your Sunday barbecue can still be a steak occasion -- just don't eat red meat every day of the week; three times is plenty. And choose lean cuts: Red meat can have a lot of saturated fat.
Eating sweets is fine too; just keep them to about three servings a week. And try some low-cal sweet-tooth indulgences: angel food cake with low-fat yogurt, low-fat ice cream with strawberries, a banana sliced into low-fat pudding, or trans-fat-free low-fat cookies (like those made by Health Valley).
Remember, if you drink, women should have no more than one glass (4-6 ounces) of red wine (which contains isoflavone phytoestrogens, a type of flavonoid that may protect against heart disease and osteoporosis) or other alcoholic beverage a days.