What's a fast and healthy way to lose weight and start looking toned?

Question

I've been jogging once a week ,doing situps,and going to the gym three times a week for the past month, and I don't see any improvements. I'm not heavy;but I do have a belly. What should I do? I want to start looking tone.

Answer 1

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 2

Keep up the good work exercising. Focus on your food intake. Check out the 10-week plan below. It sounds like you've got some good habits and may just need to "tweak" your intake to see the results you want. Good luck!

- Mike

Answer 3

it may be that you are not doing the right combinations of exercise to target your problem areas. I would consult with a nutritionist and or a trainer and find out what you can do to maximize your efforts.