How did you lose weight?

Question

I need to lose about thirty pounds. I'm 5'6" and around 160. Anyone who has lost that much or more, how did you do it? I lose twenty pounds but then after twenty it seems to be impossible to lose more.

Answer 1

you just have to make permanent changes in your lifestyle (diet and exercise) to get permanent results - when i understood that i lost about 40lbs (more than that of fat because i gained muscle)
i have been eating like this for over 2 years and i dont even have to count calories anymore or think twice when i go grocery shopping
find daily calorie intake 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 - it optimizes your metabolism)
5-8 servings of fruit and veggies a day
8 glasses of water
have complex carbs for breakfast - they give you energy
have protein (lean meat, legumes etc) for dinner - repairs muscle
cardio is the only fat burning exercise and burns fat all over your body (running, jogging, swimming, spinning, elliptical etc) 4-6 times a week for 30-50min (ideally 45min because the first 20-30min body burns carbs and only then starts burning fat), light weight training (more muscle=faster metabolism)
dont consume foods that are made of white flour (white bread, cakes, pasta 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

20 Easy Tips to Help You Lose Weight

1. Include two fruits or vegetables in every meal or snack. You'll feel fuller and cut back on calories from other foods.
2. Eat breakfast. You'll be less likely to overeat later in the day.
3. Snack every 4 hours (try oranges, apples, pretzels, string cheese).
4. Eat at regular intervals.
5. Know your portions: 1/2 cup of rice is the size of your fist, an ounce of cheese is a large marble; a 3-ounce serving of meat is a deck of cards. Divide your plate: 3/4 with vegetables, grains, beans and fruit; 1/4 with extra-lean meat or low-fat dairy products.
6. Make room for cravings. Have a cookie now and then; just drop something else that day.
7. Drink water -- a glass every one to two hours will keep you full.
8. Eat slowly.
9. Cut 100 calories a day (replace that candy bar with an orange and banana) and lose a pound a month.
More tips on http://fitnessreport.info/20_easy_tips_to_lose_weight.htm
Good luck!

Answer 3

I wanna loose 25 lbs.... need a diet buddy?? And also there is some sort of plateau that every weight loser gets, you may have to wait at least 2 weeks thats when u get over the hump and the weight will start back coming off.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

exercise everyday like jogging around the block
skip meals. Eat 2 times per day than 3 times per day
Dont eat until you're full
eat fruits at night if your hungry.
drinks lots of water and stop all the fast food and chocolate.
I found this on this website.
There are more tips and info.

# Here are my ten top tips to tip the scales your way:
CREATE YOUR OWN VIRTUAL REALITY.

# EAT NUTRITIOUS WHOLE FOODS.

# ELIMINATE HIGH GLYCEMIC FOODS.

# DRINK PLENTY OF PURE LIQUIDS.

# MOVE YOUR BODY. BUILD MUSCLE.

# INCREASE HIGH FIBER FOODS.

# CUT OUT BAD FATS, ADD GOOD ONES.

# ENJOY DOING IT YOUR WAY.

# HAVE A SIMPLE ORGANIZED PLAN.

# FORGIVE YOURSELF AND MOVE ON.

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Snap a photo of yourself once a week to know progress that will also increase your confidence level

Answer 8

Replace chips with salad to cut carbs

Answer 9

Better to avoid diet when you re under a lot of stress

Answer 10

automate your eating by planning your meals ahead of time that way you re less likely to make an unhealthy last minute food choice