i need to lose 20 lbs by aug who can help me by choosing the right diet...thanks.?

Question

what would be the best diet to lose 20 lbs by aug the first...thanks..??

Answer 1

find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter all your stats and it will tell you how many calories you need a day to maintain, take off 300-400cal off that number and thats how much you need to lose.
eat 5-6 small meals a day (eat every 2-3 hours)
5-8 servings of fruit and veggies a day
8 glasses of water
have complex carbs for breakfast - they give you energy
have lean meat (protein) for dinner - repairs muscle
cardio exercise 4-6 times a week for 30-50min, light weight training
dont consume foods that are made of white flour (white bread, cakes, past etc.), sugar loaded foods (cookies, icecream, candy etc) and nothing fried, oily.
ofcourse you can spoil yourself once in a while with a little treat:)

Answer 2

i have two suggestions depending on your long term goals.
i would recommend atkins (less than 20 grams of carbs per day) if you want to guarantee the weight will come off, but this is a hard diet to stick to forever and once you start eating the carbs again, the weight tends to come back.
i love weightwatchers and you will lose 1-2 lbs per week, so the weight loss isn't as great, but it is easy to stick with and you can do it for life. if you not only eat the way weight watchers says, but also exercise, you can definitely lose between 16-20 lbs by august.
good luck, i know weight loss is not fun or easy, but you can do it!

Answer 3

Im in the same boat as you. 2 weeks ago, I joined Sparkpeople.com and I think its great, they will tell you how many calories to eat, and they have food and fitness trackers, they also have a lot of support. I also suggest drinking 64 oz of water a day, working out twice a day. cut soda out of your diet. only drink water. drink green tea without sugar as well. exercise 6 days a week. dont eat after 9. get 8 hours of sleep.

Answer 4

Wow! I do not think its possible but here we go. Lots of fiber (phyillium husk and do the hollywood diet, you can get that at GNC. Of course stay away from carbs from at least 12noon on. Its the carbs that get us fat especially at night...soda candy bread pastas.ect...No fried food and try to eat small meals during the day and each with a portion of protein...eggs, fish, lean meat, turky ect...

Answer 5

You can go to this site to get tips on weight loss plus to download a free special report on Weight Loss Without Dieting

Answer 6

Great post! I totally understand how you feel. I'm also trying to lose weight and I found this great product which is working for me. You can check the website at
http://www.hesayyes.info , I had a free trial and paid less than 7.00$ shipping and handling. Best of luck!

Answer 7

The right diet is simply eating healthy. There are certain nutrients that the body needs and it cannot get them from one certain food. Eat a variety of food and drink a lot of water. Eat foods high is vitamins and minerals, and low in sugar, sodium and fat.

Try starting the day off with some whole grains and a fruit. Try low-calorie, whole-grain oatmeal. The oatmeal provides your body with a lot of nutrients that can boost your energy throughout the day. Along with your oatmeal, include a fruit. It would also be good to have a dairy product such as yogurt. (Low fat, or light yogurt is the best) You should also drink a large glass of water to go along with your meal.

Snacking throughout the day is good....in fact, it is essential to a good diet. Your body is constanly consuming and using the calories and nutrients that you supply it with, and so they need to be replenished often throughout the day. For a snack, try a fruit and a veggie and maybe some fat-free whole-wheat crackers (like wheat-thins.)

For lunch you need a large veggie portion and some protein. Try a salad. You can create your own very large salad with lettuce, extra veggies, cheese and a dressing, very simply. You can add some carbs here. (like a whole-wheat roll) It is also a good idea to add an extra fruit to your lunch. (As you can see, you need fruit and vegetables in every meal and snack. They are low in calories and provide your body with so many nutrients that are needed to maintain good health)

For an afternoon snack you can try some low butter, low sodium popcorn. This is a great snack because it can give that feeling of really snacking, but is high in fiber and other vitamins. It would also be a good idea to add a veggie.

For dinner, you need some protein. Try a grilled chicken breast. There are tons of good recipies for using chicken and the protein is important to your body. You can add a veggie and fruit.

If you are totally craving something sweet for dessert, don't deprive yourself of sugar. It is totally ok to have some. Restricting sugar will most likley set you up for failure in the future. Just have small portions, and try to keep it as healthy as possible. Instead of having a huge piece of cheesecake, try a small frozen yogurt snack. Dieting is about making the right choices.

As I said before, your body needs nutrients in order to maintain life. Here are a list of some of the nutrients you need and where to get them.

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are where we get most of our energy. There are two different types of Carbs; simple and complex. Simple is broken down in your digestive system quickly and what is not needed is stored as fat. Because it is broken down so quickly, it doesn't keep you feeling full for very long. Complex carbs aren't broken down as quickly and can keep you feeling full for a lot longer. Simple carbs are found in almost everything, especially sugary things. Our carbohydrate intake should consist mostly of complex carbs and they are found mostly in fruits and veggies.

Fiber: Fiber is a complex carbohydrate. It is not digested by the body and holds onto fat molecules as it passes through the digestive system. This is a great tool to use it weightloss. The average american should get 25-30 grams of Fiber daily. Fiber is found in green vegetables and whole-grains.

Calcium: Calcium is needed to build strong bones and teeth. You get calcium from dairy products.

Protein: Most all the parts of our bodies are made from protein: hair, skin, blood, organs, and muscles. It is needed for cells to grow. It also repairs or replaces healthy cells and tissues. Protein in food gives us calories. (http://www.umass.edu/nibble/infofile/protein.html) You can find protein in animal meat, beans, nuts and fruits and veggies.



Drink a lot of water throughout the day. It is absolutley necessary to our body. It can also help with the feeling of being hungry if you keep water in your stomach.

Exercise is also essential to good health. It is recommend that you get at least 30 mins five days a week minumum workout.

The previous information is totally just guidelines. If you are serious about losing weight and being healthy, it is important to see/talk to a health professional. I am by no means a doctor, and can only give you the knowlege I have.

If you need more information or could use a weightloss partner, please feel free to email me. I am currently in the same place as you are, and I can always use another person to talk weight loss with! I wish you the best of luck on your weightloss journey. May you find happiness and may God Bless You every day!