What are some simple ways to lose weight?

Question

I just want some tips on how to lose a couple lbs. I only want to lose about 5 lbs. within a month. what are some little things I could do?

Answer 1

These are really good for the whole body:

Cardio exercises:
- Running/jogging/speedwalking (treadmill - better for your knees)
- Swimming (indoors)
- Jump rope
- Biking
- Dancing
- Group exercises at the gym

Don't forget to do warm up and cool down exercises. Those are important. Stretching is really good for the body.

And weight lift for building muscle, which will help increase the rate of your metabolism and help you lose weight faster.

Also, try out:
- Pilates
- Yoga

For food it's obvious:
- Cut down junk food intake (soda, candy, chips, etc) because of its salt and sugar and fat
- Drink a lot of water
- Juice is not all that great because they put a lot of sugar in it
- Replace current snacks with a fruit or veggie or granola or trail mix
- No red meat (get lean meat), no white bread (get grain)
- Eat a good breakfast (yogurt, etc) with lots of fiber (apple, etc) to keep you feeling full throughout the day, eat a nice lunch, and keep the dinner light

Answer 2

Well, for one thing, you should maybe make a daily excercise routine foryourself that only lasts about 30minutes. Also, if you eat slower, your stomach will know faster when it's time to stop eating, for when you eat fast, you eat than you should that extra fat gets stored in your body. Eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 huge meals because that is achually what your body really needs every day. Also, don't eat a lot of junk food and have one time during the day where you have a snack. Basically if you organize what you will eat for the day, that will help you lose the pounds you need. The real problem will be trying to keep those 5 pounds off for good:)

Answer 3

Easy!! Simply add a fruit to your breakfast and lunch meal, and a fruit + veggie during your dinner meal. Work out daily. Try workout dvd's from leslie Sansone [walk away the pounds] or dance dvds. You will lose about 1-2 lbs a week. Remember that losing over 3 lbs. a week is unhealthy. Another little thing you could do is start taking vitamins. That helps a lot.

Answer 4

Eat breakfast every morning, within an hour of waking. Also cut out pop and fast food. you can lose the 5 easily in 2 weeks doing that.

Answer 5

I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!

Get started today!

Answer 6

you've used the wrong words, simple and lose weight can never be in the same sentence. Its hard exercise and a balenced diet there is no simple.

Answer 7

swap out brown rice or quinoa yes even the new super food which both add up to about 220 calories per cup for cauliflower or roasted peppers that are only about 30 calories per cup

Answer 8

try running. just start out with shorter distances you knoww you can do. like start out with like half a mile. if thats too easy go up to 1 mile. if thats too easy go up to 2--then 3 and so on. also try eating lots of fruits and vegetables. it'll make you feel really good.

Answer 9

doing something physical that you enyoy
a little diet with proper excercise
working out with a friend
get a trainer
eat healthier
be more active

Answer 10

BAN SALTY FATTY FOODS!!
dont eat three meals aday
eat small meals every hour or so,
like a bowl of fruit, then granola so on