I know that it IS possible, but I am wanting to do this the right way. I would like to have a more muscular physic as well. About how much and often should I work out and about how many calories per day should I eat.
I'm going to the Bahama's next year and I want to be in the best shape of my life. Thank you all in advance.
2007-07-17 06:19:15 · 8 answers · asked by The One 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
80 lbs in a year is a very reasonable goal.
How much you currently weight and how active you are will determine who many calories you need to consume. Assuming you are moderately active and over weight, you would need roughly 1500 a day to lose weight.
Work out 3 days a week cardio and on alternating days do weight training. Any old cardio will work as long as you get your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes, but try to keep the total work out to 45-60 minutes. Varying the workout every few weeks will keep you from getting bored and help keep you body from adjusting to your work outs.
Make sure with the weights that you are doing (approximately) 3 sets of 10-15 reps on light to moderate weights. THis should tone your muscles and keep you from bulking up. Slightly increase the amount you're lifting about every 2 weeks/6 work outs.
2007-07-17 06:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by squishymallo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A healthy weight loss rate is about 1-3 pounds per week. So yes, it is possible to lose 80 pounds in a year's time. Before you start a diet, you must determine what your basal metabolic rate is. What this means is that you need to find out how many calories to need to ingest for your body to maintain it's daily functions. Here is a calculator
http://www.csgnetwork.com/caloriesfemalecalc.html
Once you find your minimal caloric intake, look at see how many calories you are taking in now, and reduce that number by 200-500 calories per day. Do not go below your minimal caloric intake. Many people who fad diet do not take this into consideration, and their body literally goes into starvation mode. Your body will start looking for other places to get it's energy, and the first place it will start is with the most difficult tissue to maintain....muscle. You need to make sure that your body is getting the nutrition that it needs so that when you are working out, your body will go for the fat to burn instead of the muscle.
I don't know your medical background, so all I can provide for you is a basic outline. Talk to your doctor before starting any kind of new diet/workout routine to make sure that he approves.
2007-07-17 06:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by murse dan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Might be it all is determined by your physique, 80Lbs is so much to lose. I might say just work out your hardest consume healthy and hopefully you can reach your goal. Probably the most I've misplaced in one yr is 36Lbs and i worked out very rough and ate very healthful. My goal was once 50Lbs however I used to be nonetheless completely satisfied beacause I felt and appeared nice, what i'm saying is are attempting your nice & what ever amount of weight you lose, be proud. Just right success buddy !
2016-08-04 05:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm- well, I really don't know where you're starting from, as fitness goes. But a change in lifestyle might help.
You'll want to eat more grains, fresh fruits and veggies, and steamed veggies. And you'll want to drink more water, and cut down or even out on the fried and junk foods. And don't drink sodas, unless it's as a special treat.
Another thing you want to do is invest in a good pair of shoes, and walk as much as you can. You might want to do a few stretches too, so your muscles won't rebel.
Good luck!
2007-07-17 06:26:34 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definatley...that's only about 7 pounds a month. Join weight watchers and you will lose that plus more...it really works. You'll start out losing about 2-4 pounds a week...and they will tell you how many calories to eat ect.
2007-07-17 06:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by Bianca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
perchance it actual relies upon on your physique, 80Lbs is lots to lose. i might say merely artwork out your toughest consume wholesome and with a bit of luck you will attain your purpose. the main i've got misplaced in one 300 and sixty 5 days is 36Lbs and that i worked out very annoying and ate very wholesome. My purpose became 50Lbs yet i became nonetheless satisfied beacause I felt and regarded great, what i'm asserting is try your appropriate & what ever quantity of weight you lose, be proud. stable success chum !
2016-10-04 00:37:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't careful, losing 80 pounds in a year can be very dangerous. Slow but steady wins the race... just make sure you keep it off.
2007-07-17 06:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible.
2007-07-17 06:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by Raven 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋