2007-04-14 08:43:29 · 5 answers · asked by independentwoman1st 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter your stats and it will tell you how many calories a day you need to maintain your weight. take 300-400calories off that number and that's how much you need to lose weight.
eat 5-6 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones.
5-8 servings of fruit and vegetables a day.
8 glasses of water a day.
4-6 times a week cardio work out for 30-50min plus light weight training.
no junk food, no sodas, no white flour (white bread, pasta, cookies, cakes etc)
2007-04-14 09:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by Natalie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did you get overweight? How long have you been overweight? You need to start eating and thinking like a normal sized person. That includes their diet habits and their lifestyle. I have made one small positive change in my lifestyle every week in the past 6 months and have been rewarded by a gradual loss of 6 lbs. Nothing earth shattering, but the changes were so small, I found them do-able. Example: Drink one glass of skimmed milk at breakfast everyday; Drink 2 litres of water everyday; walk up the stairs once everyday ( I live on the 8th floor ; so this was a toughie to do, but I have been doing it everyday for the last 2 months ); start dinner with a cup of fat free soup ( even a readymade packet soup is better than no soup at all ); some of the changes were so silly, you would think they dont help... but they do. They add persistence as a core value. One of my 'healthy changes' was to tidy one drawer every week!!
2007-04-14 15:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ochie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor before beginning a weight loss or exercise program. You need to be evaluated for conditions that may be present due to your current weight. Diabetes and high blood pressure being the most concern, even at your age, due to excessive weight and the prevalence of these conditions in our racial group.
Ask the doctor for a referral to a dietitian. A dietitian can help you understand what and how to eat to achieve a healthy weight loss.
Don't jeopardize your health any further with fad diets.
You are wise to begin addressing the problem. Good for you! Good luck.
2007-04-14 15:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by anduha_kid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to lose weight is to follow a healthy eating plan for life and exercise.. weight watchers is the best weight loss program around.. i am al ifetime member and i lost 100 pounds 15 years ago and have since kept it off ..as they teach you healthy eating habits for life... good luck to you ......
2007-04-14 15:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by visituhere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consistently eat right and exercise.
2007-04-14 15:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by bernel1403 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋