Can anyone give a good website that tells a lot about eating the right foods and calories and all that stuff?

Question

I would like to know more about how to be healthy and in shape. I would really appreciate any help given.

Answer 1

Some helpful websites I've used have been www.webmd.com or www.slimfast.com. Even thought I don't use slimfast, they have some great tools on there you can use like the weight chart, BMI calculator, buddy system, and meal/snack planner.

Answer 2

I lost 105 pounds in 6 months. Here is how I did it.
1. Every morning get up and walk for 45 minutes. You can start with less time, but you want to get up to 45 minutes, and it must be fast walk. You want your heart rate to go up. It must be in the morning, it kick starts your metabolism.
2. I cut out Red Meat, and fatty foods. Boneless skinnless chicken breast, baked, or grilled, rice and vegetables (steamed).
3. Eat half. Just eat half of what you normally eat. Put 1/2 on your plate, and put the rest away. Cook less. When you go to fast food, get salads only. Or grilled chicken. No fries, only diet soda. Or water.

It will work, once you get into a routine, you will get hooked on the results, and you will keep the routine. It has been over a year for me.

Also start counting your calories. Write them down. You would be amazed as to how much more aware you are of your caloric intake, if you actually write it down. We recently discovered a site that offers a great program that counts calories, as well as keeps track of everything. It allows multiple users, so everyone in the family can keep track. They offer a free 7 day trial, and so far I am very impressed with the product. Try the 7 days and see. It allows you to add the exercise that you do during the day, which increases the amount of calories you can take in. Very Cool!!
http://www.calorieking.com

A sight with some really cool diet calculators and interesting calorie counting calculators is here. Check it out.
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/



Check out my before and after pic at my yahoo 360 page
http://profiles.yahoo.com/gorillamyke

Stay motivated, and get up and walk every day. I seriously lost all my weight starting off my day on my walk.

Good LUCK!

Answer 3

There are so many different thoughts on this subject that it's hard to get good information.

You need to drop most of your simple carbs (processed sugar, bleached flour) and start eating complex carbs (colorful veggies and beans). The more color veggies have, the better they are for you.
You also need to balance your intake with 55% complex carbs, 20 % or LESS fats, and about 25% protein.
I'm including the folowing website because I strongly believe that if food can cure disease, it can also prevent it--and we can live a much healthier and happier life.

http://www.rawfor30days.com/view.html , select a player, and click on 'play'.

It's an 8-minute non-profit video that will really open your eyes.
Best of luck.

Answer 4

The best one is www.sparkpeople.com Its completely free to use, and it has calorie counters, food tracker, workout suggestions (and printable exercises) a forum and a motivational section. By far one of the best.

Answer 5

www.calorieking.com
you can download this software that counts how many calories, fat, carb, and protein you take in your food every day. It's fun, so it motivates you to lose weight. You get to see what you really put in your body, and be more careful from now on.