I have started walking 4 miles a day at the marina down the street with my walking buddy my dog... (makes her happy too :) ) and I have cut all soda and fast food and my fat intake in half and my calorie intake down to 2000 a day. I am 22 and I weigh about 235 ( last time I was weighed) I want to get down to about 140. is this a good start? and does anyone know a website with some good tasting low fat recipies ( i made chicken tacos tonight and with all low fat and non-fat ingredients and they were pretty ok) thanks :)
2007-03-20 21:15:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
wicked site.... great recipes and will help you track all the hard work your accomplishing ...
www.sparkpeople.com
2007-03-20 21:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by tlc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking is great.
Cutting soda and fast food is also great. Drink water instead of soda. You'll get used to it. 8 8oz. glasses a day, at least!
And don't lower your calorie intake below 2000. It's just not healthy.
And forget the scale for at least one month.
Eat 5-6 balanced meals a day. Always eat breakfast! This boosts your metabolism.
Try to expand your culinary horizons. I've discovered that I like soy products, for example. Now I have a small bowl of muesli with soy milk. I still eat fresh cottage cheese, though, but when you deprive your body of calories, it's good to have a little variety when it comes to meals.
Sometimes you should change your exercise routine. Once a week walk 5 miles instead of 4; or go dancing instead; or toss a stick to your dog. Change something, so that your body doesn't get used to just one exercise. Or walk as fast as you can for one minute, then stroll for the next 5.
Good luck. :)
2007-03-21 04:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ana H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow.. thats awesome.. you are going to do great..
but don't reduce your calorie intake too low all of a sudden. that will only work against your goal. reduce slowly by 100 caloruies a day till your reach 2000 calories.
and walking is good. but it is good for slow activity level. you need to do way better than that in order for you to stay motivated.
Try high intensity interval training.
20 minutes or High Intensity Interval Training thrice a week is all you need.
You can do it on a cardio machine like a stationarty bike or elliptical machine or tradmill.
if you prefer jogging,
jog for 5 minutes at a normal rate,
then jog at your maximum speed possible for one minute or run.
jog slowly for the next minute to catch your breath.
repeat this five times.
three minutes of slow joggin for cool down..
Way effective than normal walking or jogging. Gives you a hard toning too..
and for the recipe, pm me, and i will give you a free book with excellent recipes.
2007-03-21 05:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by Abi Shaan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you are off to a Great start. Good for you, I hope your success comes quicker instead of later. Taking off pounds is a lifestyle thing that only you can do when you decide to do it.
Keep at it and don't let anyone or anything keep you from being active. Maybe down the road you might want to start jogging or doing more intensive exercise, but from your question, this is a great start, all the best to you.
ps, our dogs love being walked, also, its a social thing for them being outside and walking with us, good for you for being a great pet owner as well as a great exerciser. :-)
2007-03-21 04:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attitude is everything--goals and deadlines are the enemy---avoid all the thoughts about the weightloss issue--just change the diet and enjoy a healthy active life style--you will naturally lose the weight and won't suffer the disappointment of waiting and watching-----the anxiety of constantly looking and wondering leads to gorging on foods that give you comfort and ease the stress-----so be cool, relax, keep moving and smile--you will do fine---good luck
2007-03-21 04:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are making a great start. Kudos to you. If you want recipets just google them. There are tons of them out there. Too bad we don't live closer. I could stand to lose as much as you and would love to walk my dog along with you just for some companionship.
2007-03-21 04:22:00 · answer #6 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an awesome start! Good for you. When you're ready, you should consider adding weight training to your exercise regime. Don't forget your water! Check out these sites for support:
www.fitday.com
www.allrecipes.com
www.burnthefat.com
2007-03-21 04:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are off to a great start. Good luck.
2007-03-21 04:22:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-21 09:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by gpjacks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done Im sure you will win this one ~~
2007-03-21 04:25:33 · answer #10 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋