Eat less, exercise more. Control your portions, and dont eat after 6 pm. Simple.
2007-09-11 03:58:56
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answer #1
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answered by methodistmaniak 2
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Hi hon.
I have had friends who joined Weight Watchers and they had great success.....
Myself? Before i was disabled, i used to walk about an 30 to 70 minutes a day, 4 times a week. This really helped to burn calories and toned my muscles (even my stomach). Exercise is a key to healthy muscle mass... and walking is one of the best exercises you can do.
Or you can join a gym, and use a treadmill...
I think that Weight Watchers might be worth a try, because you will be in a group of people who are trying to reach the same goal -- weight loss. You will have support from others and i think that many times, people are more motivated when they have the support of a group setting.
Whatever you do, i wish you all the best. I've struggled with my weight all my life, and it's been very difficult to keep off the pounds! hugs
2007-09-11 11:00:42
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answer #2
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answered by letterstoheather 7
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There are no quick fixes that work long term. The comment above that talks about the cleansing is really just using a high powered laxative and you lose water weight (which you will quickly gain back and which is dangerous becuase of loss of electorlytes)
The best way to lose weight is slow and steady. It took a long time to reach your current weight and it will take a long time to take it off permanently (but not as long!).... You don't want to loose weight too fast because it won't be permanent andyou'll get flappy skin folds!
I recommend the programs that you can order food and they have all of your meals preset. This will show you the best way to eat and you will see some encouraging fast results that can be followed up with exercise as your moral improves!
2007-09-11 11:00:34
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answer #3
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answered by Mrs Brush 3
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I was up to a size 12 jeans and I couldn't seem to loose any weight now matter what I tried. Everyone told me that it was the coke that I would drink but I argued because I would only have one DIET coke a day.
Then I decided one day that I had had enough and I was not happy with what I looked like so I stopped drinking sodas all together. I now drink only water and juice. I cut down my portion sizes when I eat but still eat what I want.
Since then (which was about 3 weeks ago) I am back into my size 9 jeans!! They fit me comfortably and I am still going. Good luck!! I hope this helps you.
Oh yeah, and I walk 2 miles about once a week, do some swimming (not much) about 30 minutes once a week. But other than that, I dont really excersize.
2007-09-11 11:01:33
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answer #4
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answered by Treyes 4
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2007-09-14 10:16:36
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answer #5
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answered by Anonymous
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Here are a few tips:
1. You MUST exercise if you want to lose weight and keep it off, so do something every day, even if it’s just a 15-minute walk around the neighborhood. Don’t say you don’t have time for exercise; you have to MAKE time. Yes, it takes time and effort, but you’re worth it, right?
2. Walk as much as you want, but don’t do cardio for more than 40 minutes at a time. If you do, you risk burning muscle instead of fat.
3. If you do strength training, use light weights and do lots of repetitions. That’ll really help you “tone up.”
4. Your diet will make you or break you. You have probably learned bad eating habits over time (most people do). That’s not your fault, but now you have to deal with it. Make a commitment to yourself to unlearn those bad habits and re-learn better habits.
5. Eat breakfast every day within an hour of getting up. People who don’t are 450% more likely to be overweight.
6. Eat six small meals or snacks per day instead of three squares per day or one big meal per day. Your body expends energy digesting your food, so eating smaller portions more often keeps your metabolism running high because you’re constantly digesting food.
7. Avoid these as much as possible:
-- Trans fat (any type of partially or fully hydrogenated oil)
-- High fructose corn syrup (soft drinks are LOADED with it)
-- Fast food
-- Junk food
-- White sugar, white flour, white rice, white potatoes
-- The deadly C’s (cookies, cakes, candy, chips, cola)
8. Build your diet around these trim-body-friendly foods:
-- Nuts, any kind (almonds are best)
-- Beans/Legumes
-- Fresh vegetables (green is GREAT!!!)
-- Dairy products (as long as they’re low-fat or non-fat)
-- Eggs
-- Lean meats (fish and poultry top the list)
-- Olive oil
-- Whole grain breads/cereals/pasta
-- Fresh fruits (anything that ends in “berry” is a winner)
-- Tea (green tea or black pekoe tea)
-- Cold water or ice water (your body has to expend extra calories to heat it up)
9. Desserts and treats are the exception, not the rule. Having said that, however, (1) you can have a couple of pieces of chocolate every day – just don’t overdo, and (2) Allow yourself one “cheat meal” every week where you eat and drink whatever you want as long as you don’t gorge yourself. That’ll help keep you from feeling deprived and it’ll make it easier to stick with your new healthy eating plan.
Good luck!
2007-09-11 11:01:42
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answer #6
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answered by Anonymous
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stay away from dieting plz......it would not help..first you have to forget that has happened so far bout the dieting failures .anything that can demoralise you..exercise is must even i hv heard bout the YOGA it can give miracle results And as long as you eat healthy food and get physically active,the extra is gonna disappear.i know this is easier said than done.but you can do it if you want to..Healthy food may be concrened with the salad etc.
good luck hope it would help..
2007-09-11 11:09:38
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answered by WEIRDnik 3
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To lose weight, the steps are challenging but not impossible. Here are some suggestions:
1) Go cold-turkey with junk food. This one was the hardest for me, I craved sugar (carbs). But the sugar and chemicals from junk food offer little nutritional value, and worst of all store up yeast, which increases the signal of appetite, or craving.
2) Exercise. Start slow and work your way up. Try to fit in time for a short walk, then gradually build up, adding a few minutes of cardio, running, swimming, sports, or yoga. Make sure to switch it up so your body doesn't get used to your routine, thus burning less calories.
3) Don't go on a starvation diet. Believe me, I've been down that road not too long ago-not only will you gain all the weight back once you began eating more normally, but your metabolism slows down. Permanently. For example, my metabolism, /for the rest of my life/ has slowed 45% due to my restricting. It's not a joke. If I had burned around, say, 1100 calories before, I can burn only a maximum of 495 calories! If you are used to eating 2,500 calories a day, don't cut instantly to 1,200. Go down about 200 calories a week-meaning by the end of the month your body can get used to consuming around 1,700 calories if you had eaten the 2.5k calories before.
4) Eat plenty of dark green veggies and fruits. If you like sweets, try blending a 100 calorie smoothie using a bit of Splenda and a cup of most frozen fruits. If you prefer salty/crunchy, have a portion of pretzels or a few veggies with low calorie/low fat dip. Squeeze veggies in whenever possible. They're low calorie, virtually fat free, and a base for tons of delish recipes. Browse online for nutritious recipes.
5) Don't deprive completely. As I stated before, it's reccomended you go cold-turkey with junk food for at least 3-4 weeks. If you can't stand living without a little sugar, dig into a 100 calorie pack, a FunSize candy bar, jello, popsicle, or about a 1/4 to a 1/2 portion of your favorite food. This way it'll be easier not to binge, since you won't be telling yourself you can never enjoy your favorites. Remember, everything in moderation.
6) Drink water. Hungry between meals? Grab a fruit or veggie and a glass of ice water. Water fills up your stomach without chocking it full of useless calories like other liquids such as soda and juice.
7) Record everything in a diary-every bit of food that enters your mouth, your exercise, and your mood. No, it doesn't need to be a full-time commitment-try it out for a week or two, and see if you can find a pattern in your triggering foods and moods that may ruin your diet.
8) Limit meat. What I mean by this is don't go out to KFC and order a tub of fried chicken to drown your sorrows. If you adore meat, try experimenting with some healthier options such as lowfat turkey. But if that burger at McDonalds is calling your name, have it, be done with it, and make sure you eat healthy the rest of the week.
9) Savor your food. Chewing slowly is helpful, enjoy every bite of food before swallowing. Your body doesn't get the signal of fullness for at least 20 minutes-in that time if you're a quick eater you can consume surplus unwanted calories.
10) Make mini-goals. Instead of creating a single goal of losing 40+ pounds, you might write that you'd like to fit into an old pair of jeans in the back of the closest that are a few sizes too small. By doing this, you set a positive attitude, knowing you can accomplish that mini-goal in a shorter period of time, and won't get discouraged or 'fall off the wagon.' When you see those smaller results, you can be more motivated.
That's all I can think of off the top of my head, I hope this helps and good luck. :)
2007-09-11 11:11:31
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answer #8
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answered by Breigh M 2
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Hope it helps!!!
2007-09-11 13:50:22
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answered by Anonymous
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Weight Watchers. My grandma, aunt, and dad are doing this diet and it is really working.
2007-09-11 10:59:03
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answered by Anonymous
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