I have always been happy with my weight, even though I've always been a little curvy. Since I was a teenager until I was pregnant, I always weighed about 134lbs. Even after I had my baby, I quickly lost my baby weight because of breastfeeding. But now, I weigh 145. I'm 5'4". I still don't think I'm fat, but I could definently become fat if I continue. I love food. Sometimes I eat, even when I'm not hungry. And now that I'm 25 and have had a child, my metabolism just isn't what it used to be. I don't want to go on an extreme diet, I just want to lose about 11lbs. I would also like some advice on a work out that can help me lift what went south after the baby, especially my rear-end. Please be gentle, I'm a beginner and I'm used to eating like a teenage boy with no consequence.
2007-02-06 11:50:49 · 20 answers · asked by My_Amira_Will 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
At 42 I can tell you that it gets harder but there are things you can do to boost your metabolism. First of all, the reason why most people are overweight is because of inactivity - not the amount of food eaten (although this does have a large influence). Kids obesity is a reflection of the inactivity revolvign around computers and sitting around watching TV all day. So, exercise and staying active cannot be overstated with regard to weight loss. After 42 years I have FINALLY found a program that works for me specifcally and it consists of the following: 1 - walking 40-50 minutes 4-6 times a week followed by 2 days of LIGHT weight training with high repititions. 2) eating smaller portions. you can still eat what you want but not as much and not the same types of foods all the time; 3) drinking tea instead of cokes everytime i go out to eat - water is great but tea has antixoidents in it; 4) trying not to snack too much at night; 5) drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, mainly water, and avoid drinks with sugars or carbonated beverages; 6) find a friend to go take a walk with whenver you can - it makes it feel less like a work-out; and 7) get plenty of sleep but not too much sleep - most people know what amount is good for them, but the best sleep and rejuvenation comes when people go to bed at the same time each night and wake up the same time each morning. The one thing I strongly suggest with exercise is this: Start slow but make each workout effective. You want feel like you are exerting some effort, enough to sweat but not to the point where you are about to pass out. Build your way up to increased intensity or duration. The biggest t hing for me was finding an activity I could do on a consistent basis that didn't kill me or bore me but that kept me in shape. For me this is walking. Some days I walk faster than others or longer than others and some days I don't feel like going anymore than 15 minutes. Listen to your body and don't force it. I used to be a runner and felt as if I had to run 5 miles everyday. That's pretty unrealistic and I hated it because some days 5 miles felt more like 10. Its wear and tear on your body when you force it and then easier to give up altogether. So make sure you find somethign that you at least semi-like.
2007-02-06 12:15:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by looking at your portions. Maybe you can still eat everything you enjoy and just cut back the portions. You can also try modifying the ratio of healthy-to-fatty foods in your diet - a little more vegetables and a little less potatoes, that sort of thing. Drinking more water can help as well.
As for raising that which has fallen, try some cardiovascular exercises, like a treadmill or cross trainer, and some aerobic workouts with light weights to tone your muscles.
Good luck.
2007-02-06 12:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by nyboxers73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crunch crunch and crunch!!!.....make it BURNNN!!!!.....also if your not a jogger ....go take a few laps but POWER WALK!....
the definition of exercise is movement that elevates the heart rate!
so if your walking you heart should be pumping!!...fast!
Just work on your cardio and you'll be fine.
Go use the bicycle up hills and stuff.
If you dont like the gym go to the park with hills and get a food work out there. Which Personally I think its better than being stuck at a gym!
If you are going to do weights keep in mind you might loose inches but gain weight because muscle is heavier than fat.
Don't eat much foods that contain large amounts of SaturatedFAt. That is really bad and try to eat meals cooked in Olive oil and No FRIED FOODS!.....eating fried food is like eating chunks of LARD!
Good Luck....and yes do not eat pass 7pm.
2007-02-06 12:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Maria Maria! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat small meals twice a day it doesnt matter what as long as u get enough fiber ... and exercize till u sweat making sure u hit ur legs like jogging or bicycling 5 times a week ... ur butt may be a casualty of war and never may be the same but u can still get it looking better with exercize .... and thats the bottom of the bottom line ...
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