i need to lose 5lbs by september for my wedding. any advice?

Question

i am 5'5, 110 lbs and would like to lose about 5lbs (especially my belly and thighs) any diet and exercise or suplements i can take to help?

Answer 1

According to my online BMI calculator, you're underweight as it is. If you lose more weight, you could put yourself at risk for serious health problems.

Answer 2

Supplements are quick fixes and don't really work that well. If all you are needing to lose is 5 pounds, I would say you could just start walking every other day for about 45 minutes at a quick pace and you would see some results. Or if you can get to a gym an eliptical machine. Just try to eat more veggies and fruits and watch your fat intake. Turkey and chicken are great ways to get protein and be sure to eat plenty of fiber to keep you feeling full longer.

I use a piece of workout equipment called The Transfirmer. There are a line of workout videos called The Firm. It involves kind of a step that can be used several different ways including on an incline, which is great for lunges and squats. I have lost several inches around my waist and other areas using this. It has a great cardio video which will help you lose tons of fat!

Good luck!

Answer 3

find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter your stats, take 300-400 calories off that number and that's how much you need to lose weight.
5-8servings of fruit and veggies a day
8 glasses of water a day
5-6 small meals instead of 3 big ones (breakfast is the most important - make sure to get complex carbs like whole wheat bread, oatmeal, fruit etc)
4-6 times a week cardio for 30-50min, light weight training, many reps
no junk food, no sodas, no alcohol, no white flour (cakes, cookies, white bread, pasta etc.), nothing high in sugar (ice cream)

Answer 4

I certainly think you do not need to lose weight as you are way underweight now! But the best way i find is to get a bike & go about an hour or two a day & it will only take a month at least it does for me ! Congratulations on your up coming wedding!!

Answer 5

Try this, it will definitely help you.

The easiest and natural thing to do is to walk. So, choose a time of day when you are not busy and make that your walking moment. You do not have to power walk, but it must be continuous. That means every single day. No matter if you are on vacation or not. There is always walking to do. Start out going for a walk around your block for a week. Then the second week if you feel comfortable doing that then increase it to two blocks. Do not try to do more until you are comfortable walking two blocks. By the end of one month you will probably be at a comfort level where you can now walk for one hour up and one hour back to your home without getting winded, as long as you leisurely walk.

As I have mentioned before, do not power walk. Just leisurely walk non-stop every day. That includes in the rain and the snow and the heat. The key is to prepare yourself for the walk. If it is raining cats and dogs, don't bother with an umbrella. Get yourself a hooded raincoat and water galoshes. If it is snowing outside then buy a warm coat and scarf and gloves and boots. You might want to get a pair of dainty long johns and thermal socks. If it is hot outside, buy a headband and clothing that flecks the moisture away from your body.

You are not going to die of thirst in an hour at a leisurely pace so forget about the water bottle. Drink your water and empty your bladder before you leave the house, so that you will not be uncomfortable during your walk. Well, there you have it. One hour up and one hour back. No more, no less. Do not stop to pet the dog or smell the roses. Don't even stop to talk to your neighbors. Just smile and say hello and goodbye as you continue on your way. People will by now have noticed you have begun to slim down and will probably want to walk with you. It is alright to let them. But, stipulate to them that they must walk at YOUR PACE and on YOUR CHOSEN PATH! Resist the urge to power walk!

By now you are admiring yourself differently and have made walking a daily routine and it didn't cost you a thing. After you have been doing this for a good six months, it is well within reason that you want to do more for a variety. Well, good for you. Get out that ratty blanket that you keep on your bed and throw it on the floor. Now do get down there and strive to do five situps. Stop! I said 5! Only do 5. There's no race here. You are not in competition. Continue to only do five during the time that you have chosen to do them for one month. The second month if you choose to do so you may increase your situps to ten times each day. Continue to increase your situps ever every month until you reach fifty. Yes, I said 50! I know that you know someone who can do one hundred or more. But, you are not them and you asked for my advice. The reason that I make fifty a cut off point is because you want to make this a lifetime routine coupled with your walks and you don't want to risk hurting yourself or becoming bored.

As you do your walking and situp routines, don't forget to have fun.

Answer 6

Drink 8+ 8 oz. glasses of water a day, no soda/pop. The avg. human carries an extra 10-15 pounds of water weight, and drinking water helps to remove it.

Answer 7

The best way is to know how many calories you eat and eat fewer than you burn. You should figure that you burn about 2000 calories a day and each pound of fat is about 3500 calories. You may burn more than that. Eat only nutritious food and count the calories.

Answer 8

definitly running for legs cause oh my gosh i did running for a while and believe me my thighs and calves are toned!! and do situps and crunches for abs and then lower your calorie intake a little bit and u should lose the weight with no problem at all!!

Answer 9

try adkins, i lose 30 lbs in 6 weeks, the first 2 weeks are hard but after that it's second nature. and with adkins u notice in ur face, stomach,and legs. i didn't notice anything in my arms and butt.

Answer 10

you have 5lbs to lose in 5 months and you think you need a suppliment for that.......you'r crazy!