what's the big deal? how tall are you? why is it important that you're 120 pounds? I'd love to weight that much!!
2007-08-21 12:02:25
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answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7
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Low Carb Dieting Tip
Your rate of metabolism dictates how many calories you burn. Heredity, gender, age, body size. diet and nutrition, activity level, and your overall health factor in on determining how high or low your metabolism is. It is normal for metabolism levels to lower as a person ages. Because of this it is important to begin stepping up your exercise routines in your thirties and forties.
Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Eat Regularly - Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day will give you energy throughout the day--helping you to burn calories. Whereas, calories eaten during larger meals tend to get stored as fat.
Maintain a Balanced Diet - Not only how often you eat is important, but your food choices are equally as important. Nurture you body with the appropriate balance of protein and carbs.
Eating whole foods rather than processed food gives your digestive system a workout that burns calories. For example: choose an apple over apple juice.
Workout with Weights - Building muscle mass will replace stored fat. As you build muscle tissue your metabolism increases.
Don't Forget Cardio - You need to get that heart rate up and breathe a little heavier. Twenty to thirty minutes of cardiovascular activity 5 days a week is recommended. Brisk walking or swimming are good. Or utilize exercise equipment (exercise bike, treadmill, or elliptical trainer)
Fruits and vegetables are clearly an important part of a good diet. Almost everyone can benefit from eating more of them, but variety is as important as quantity. No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. The key lies in the variety of different fruits and vegetables that you eat.
Some basic fruit and vegetable tips:
• Try to eat more fruits and vegetables. If you need 2,000 calories a day to maintain your weight and health, aim for at least nine servings (4½ cups) a day.
• Choose a variety of different fruits and vegetables. It's easy to get into a rut when it comes to the food you eat. Break out and try a wider variety - include dark-green, leafy vegetables; yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables; cooked tomatoes; and citrus fruits.
2007-08-21 22:21:15
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answered by eil ashti 5
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Please update your question with some more info. Do you think you should be heavier? Lighter? Is 120 pounds a problem for you for some reason?
You'll probably get a better answer if you elaborate a little more.
Thanks!
2007-08-21 19:06:01
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answered by vegas35 2
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Unless you're only 4 feet tall, I'd say you should be very happy with the body you've been given.
2007-08-21 19:02:40
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answered by Roland'sMommy 6
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You should probably start off with specifying what it is you WANT to do before you ask what you should do.
But that's just what I think.
2007-08-21 19:04:30
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answered by Anonymous
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Eat something! Quick!
2007-08-21 19:02:17
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answered by spidey_snooch 2
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Your question is too vague. Are you trying to lose weight or gain weight?
2007-08-21 19:02:38
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answered by niffer_69_2000 1
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flaunt it!!
2007-08-21 19:01:46
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answered by Lovelykiaya 4
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