is this realistic?

Question

So please tell me if my daily workout is realistic
Im 5'3" and 170lbs =[ I need to get down to 130 lbs by february

I go to the gym everyday and for 35 minutes I run on the treadmil or the elipitcal machine and then for 10 minutes I do weight machines. Then throughout the day (between 3-4 times) I do what I call 'mini' workouts for about 15 minutes. Consisting of crunches, push ups, and streching.
I drink about 10 litters of water a day. no pop, I watch what I eat and only eat fast food once a week.
Im thinking of adding fiber pills to my diet as well?
I keep a diary of my workouts and calorie intake.

so am I doing every right? what do I need to do? Is this realistic?

Answer 1

This generally sounds like a pretty good plan. You might want to look up some fast food info, so when you do get your fast food you aren't eating 2000 calories in one meal (ie. 1 sourdough jack - 1000 calories, 1 large oreo shake - 1300 calories [terrifying!])
Fiber is great for you, but you don't necessarily need to add pills for it. Try some fiber one cereal, it tastes pretty good, and 1/2 a cup is only 60 calories with like 14 grams of fiber (or something around there). It is my new favorite :).
I hope that helps.
PS. Great job with the water intake and lack of pop -- that will help tremendously :)

Answer 2

Here are some good ideas:


1. Do something that gets your heart rate up a bit like, walking, running, biking, and swimming.

2. Eat Whole, Organic foods like: Broccoli, Cabbage, Organic Brown Rice, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Apples, and other fruits and vegetables in their Natural State.

3. Avoid eating corn, white bread, white rice, candy, sodas, chips, and anything else that you already know you shouldn’t be eating.

4. Drink clean water as your beverage of choice. Avoid Fruit drinks and fruit juices (unless YOU juice them yourself)

5. Stop smoking, drinking beer & wine, and drinking coffee.

6. Get 8 hours of sleep each night.

7. Hang out with people who want to be healthy.

8. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup.



Tone up the muscles:


1. Join a gym and get a trainer.

2. If you’re short on cash, start a light stretching & yoga regimen.

3. Do push-ups, and light dumbbell curls for the upper body.

4. As I said above, walk, run, swim, and or bike
.
5. Take an aerobics class, a yoga class, or some other fitness class.

6. Join the local YMCA..



Mental Health:


1. Get a friend to talk to each day about your feelings.

2. If you have some money or insurance, get a counselor to talk to.

3. Learn how to meditate.

4. Join a support group for the issue you’re dealing with.

5. Ask your Higher Self (or God) for guidance.

6. Start keeping a diary or journal about your feelings & thoughts.

7. Write a ‘gratitude’ list every night.

8. Do something that makes you happy each day like: listen to your favorite music, draw, paint, write, or anything creative.

9. Do something for someone else who needs help.

Answer 3

I think it is realistic if you stick with it. They say that the "healthy" amount of weight to lose is 1-2 lbs. a week. Good luck!

Answer 4

if you can keep it up, it's great. even if you don't exercise that much every day, you should still lose.