I want to lose weight in my hips and thighs what's the best way to do so?

Question

I have worked out everyday for like 2 months. I eat usually fruit for breakfast and salad for lunch then whatever is for dinner. I am just not losing weight. Help I want to lose it before the summer. I have eaten the healthiest I have ever had in my life work out more then ever. I just dont get it.

Answer 1

OK....first, I applaud you for taking an interest in your health and fitness. However, I caution you that you need to educate yourself on proper methods to obtain your objectives. I want to help so bear with me (I can get long-winded).

First, you can't really "lose weight" or burn fat in a focused area of the body. This is a common myth known as "spot reducing". The truth is that the body will burn fat across the body and it's different for everybody. The more excess calories you burn, the more fat you will shed. Eventually it will come off of your hips and thighs if your methods are correct. The best method of doing this is via cardiovascular (or aerobic) exercise, defined as elevating to 70-80% of your maximum heart rate and sustaining it for 20-40 minutes. Typical exercises are jogging, cycling, swimming, elliptical training, or stair-stepping. Anaerobic exercises (muscular strength/endurance training like calisthenics or using weights, for example) will help burn calories but at a lower rate. These exercises are critical for an overall plan though so if you are doing them, keep it up! I'll come back to exercise in a moment.

Your overall fitness plan needs to include exercise and proper nutrition. While you are eating light, your choices may not be the most effective for you. 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 2

You may not be eating enough, add a couple snacks to your day. If you don't eat enough your body starts to slow down, which means your metabolism isn't burning hot, instead it's dimming, which means you're not burning fat.

Also, make sure to drink plenty of water, or tea(good taste low calories). Try getting some protein shakes in, especially after a workout to cut fatigue. Then just keep up healthy eating. However keep in mind that you should not have carbs late at night, so eat whole grains with supper and don't snack on sugary foods late, instead if you crave a sweet snack have it after working out.

Oh and try doing some weightlifting, it won't turn you into hercules or arnold, but the more muscle you have the higher your metabolism and the more fat you lose(just keep in mind that sometimes the scale won't show as much, because you lose fat and gain muscle, so it'll show in inches more than anything, so measure). Also keep track of your weight on a chart, so you can see how you're progressing.

And lastly, remember it's better to look fit than thin.

Answer 3

You can't lose weight from a certain area. You can lose weight overall and eventually some will come from your hips and thighs. You are eating whatever for dinner? What is whatever? If its pizza then no wonder you are not losing weight. You must also drink a ton of water and cut out things like soda pop. Don't snack either unless its celery or similar healthy food.

Answer 4

You might not be working out as much as you need to. It takes a lot of high intensity cardio. 45min to an hour of moderate to high intensity cardio at least 5 days a week. That's jogging, elliptical or running, etc. You possibly might not be eating enough too. If you aren't eating enough calories, your body won't burn the fat and store it instead. It sounds crazy but eat a few more healthy snacks throughout the day and the pounds will start dropping. You have to feed the fire some kindling now and then to keep it burning. The fire being your metabolism. Good luck! Just stick with it. Good healthy results take months to see a big difference. And by then you will be in excellent physical shape even if your not skinny minny.

Answer 5

Exercise everyday like jogging around the block
Skip meals. Eat 2 times per day than 3 times per day
Dont eat until you're full
Eat fruits at night if your hungry.
Drinks lots of water and stop all the fast food and chocolate.
There are more tips and info.
there's a video on success fitness too.

Answer 6

I joined a gym about a month ago and along with the elliptical, I work out on the hip abuduction (atleast 50 @ 110lbs) and glute (20-30/leg @ 30-50lbs). I noticed a difference in atleast 3 weeks.

If you don't have a gym membership, alot of cardio will help over time. Good Luck!!!

Answer 7

What is your dinner meal like? If you eat whatever for dinner that might be why your not losing wait! You also need to do a exercise that last for a hour or you can walk 3-4 miles a day

Answer 8

Exercise every day as compared to nighttime

Answer 9

when eating at restaurants attempt to acquire a more healthy solution

Answer 10

One's body is usually burning some calorie consumption, in addition to work out makes you burn off all of them quicker