i am starting a diet plan today.it is as follows:walking fast for about 2 hrs everyday combined with weight?

Question

training 2 thru 3 times a week.do you think that this will work to lose fat?any tips/suggetions?

Answer 1

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!!
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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 2

It will be able to work only if it is something that you can 'do right' from the start and never 'wobble'. Unfortunately, most people don't 'lose weight' because they set their 'working goal' too high and get 'worn out' on the first day. Second, you say NOTHING about what and how you eat every day, and that is just as important as 'what you do.' Why don't you try a 'slight modification' of your 'big plan' ... try walking fast for half an hour every day for one week, then if you can do that start adding the 'weight training' for the same amount of time (1/2 hour) two times a week ... and after that you may 'increase' both 'slowly' as you 'build up strength and stamina' ... first the 'time' you walk in 15 minute increments one week, and the 'weight training' in 15 minute increments the second week, etc. And you will also need to 'pay close attention to your DIET' ... try eating everything as usual the first week, but writing it all down in a notebook, and go through a 'calorie count' at the end of each day to see how many calories you 'took in' and what those calories were 'made of' and try changing ONE THING each week ... if you eat a 'candy bar' every day, then try substituting a piece of fresh fruit the first week. Try to work your way to a 'much better diet' ... no 'trans fats' or 'saturated fats' and switch to 'good fats' that are 'unsaturated' or 'omega-3 fats' ... and COMPARE the number of calories you take in (eat and drink) to the number of calories you 'burn' every day (that is ALL day long, not just when you are 'exercising'). Your 'goal' for now should be to do enough 'good fat burning exercise' in a week to total 500 calories per day going 'out' from what you are taking in ... a total of 3500 calories a week. This should result in a 'slow slimming' of 2 pounds a week, and should do it in such a way that you get 'slimmer' and into 'healthier habits' that you'll be able to continue for the rest of your life so that you can 'stay slim and healthy' after you have 'lost your weight'. GOOD LUCK.

Answer 3

This sounds more like an exercise plan than a diet plan.
If this is in addition to your usual activity cycle and you are eating less or more healthy food then yes it will help. Even just walking for 2 hours will help. The speed is good but the activity is the most important part.

Good Luck

Answer 4

First, I applaud you for taking a strong lead in improving your personal fitness. Too many people feel they are powerless to do anything about the way they feel or look.

Second, I caution you on your methods to achieve your goals. Both aspects are critical in planning a fitness routine. The first step in deciding on proper methods needs to be your objective, or goal. What are you trying to achieve? I see you want to lose fat. Have you gotten your body fat percentage checked? This is the best way to quantify your current fitness with respect to your body (not your total body weight) and you can measure progress by checking it every 12 weeks.

The methods: Your "diet plan" needs to be a long-term commitment of nutrition - not a crash/fad diet. I'll give you some life-long tips to help you in a moment.

Concurrently, your exercise plan should also be a life-long commitment. As such, time management will be key to maximize your efforts without burning out. I caution that 2 hrs a day may be too long to sustain for a long period of time, much less a lifetime of positive habits.

I suggest a more intense program at a shorter duration (if your body can handle it). Try to get your heart rate elevated to about 70-80% of your maximum heart rate - this is the zone that is going to maximize fat burning potential as you spend your time exercising. This kind of exercise is aerobic/cardiovascular exercise and is most effective for fat loss. Strength training (weights) increases muscular strength and endurance and improves your overall metabolic rate so you continue to burn calories (at a relatively higher rate than when being sedentary) while you rest.

TIPS:
The secret is acknowledging the true purpose of food as fuel rather than entertainment. Focus on protein, fats, and carbohydrates and learn about each of them. A little bit of research online will teach you a lot. Remember, don't diet; change your eating lifestyle. Doing so will change your life for the better. For the exercise, consider it a priority to include it into your routine.

Anyway, if you want it simple, here it is in ten steps:
1. protein is good...eat plenty (about 30% of your caloric intake)
2. fats are good and bad...know the difference
3. saturated and trans fats are the bad ones - limit these
4. poly- and mono-unsaturated fats are good - don't be afraid of them
5. carbohydrates are good and bad...know the difference
6. fibers and complex carbs are the good ones - eat these (about 40% of your caloric intake)
7. sugars and simple carbs are the bad ones - limit these, particularly late in the day (stay away from sodas and chips!)
8. drink water - lots and lots and lots of water. It's the only drink you need. Anything else is either wasted or simply bad for you
9. Eat 4-6 "meals" a day to boost your metabolism.
10. A meal is defined as a portion of a low-fat, protein rich entree, a portion of veggies for vits/mins, and a portion of complex carbs. (You can get these combined as a health shake)

For exercise, it's even simpler:
1. 4-6 hours per week
2. 45-90 min each day you exercise
3. do aerobic exercise (20-40 min) every day you exercise
4. work abdominals every day you exercise (between sets makes it easy)
5. do chest and triceps exercises on one day
6. do back and biceps exercises on a different day
7. do legs and shoulder exercises on a different day
8. do your exercises in sets (i.e. 3 times with 6-12 repetitions each)
9. keep a record of what you do to measure progress.
10. when your progress stalls (called "plateau"), switch up your routine.

Answer 5

Make sure that you consume a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables and make sure you watch you serving size. Eating lunch, breakfast and dinner is important and if you get hungry inbetween, snack on fruit or nuts( or something healthy). Also, stay consistent with your exercising and eating habits. With what you plan to do, I think that you will loose fat. Good Luck!!

Answer 6

yes, it will help. but also keep in mind your calorie intake. if you're eating horribly and WAY too much, then its not going to help, ya know?

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