'Healthy weight loss tips' can help you!
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* Take one pound at a time
Don’t get overwhelmed by how much weight you need to lose. Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat.
Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight.
Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 3-4 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories.
* Set Reachable Goals
For instance, if you know you need to get more exercise, begin with a manageable goal of, say, walking 10 minutes a day that you know you can achieve. Then build your self-esteem by achieving the small goals you set yourself.
The same logic applies for losing weight.
* Stay off the scales
Don’t get discouraged when your progress seems to be slow according to your bathroom scales. They do not provide a true measure of what is going on with the body.
If exercise levels are adequate (5-7 days a week), you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, thus losing inches even if you are not losing pounds. It's always a good idea to do several body measurements to have a second objective way to monitor progress.
* Stay focused on being healthy, not thin
# Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motive changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.
* Fat Free?
We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.
* Drink plenty of water
Drink eight glasses a day. Water is a natural appetite-suppressant. Nettle tea is a great weight-loss tea as it supports metabolism and has diuretic properties.
* Reward yourself
# Each time you reach a goal, such as losing 5 pounds, reward yourself with a gift or a massage.
* Seek help if you need it
# A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. Find a friend to lose weight with or you can check to see if groups such as Weight Watchers, or eDiets offer programs and resources in your area by clicking the links. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietician conducts group weight loss programs.
* Watch your portions
With the advent of "supersize" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.
* Eat your food slowly
Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy your food.
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2007-10-19 00:09:52
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answered by Anonymous
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The only way to really lose weight and keep it off is to change your eating habits AND exercise. Find something that is easy for you to fit into your schedule, like walking a mile or two. That can be fun. Take a half hour in a park where the scenery is great or put on your favorite TV show and hit the treadmill or elliptical. Take stairs instead of elevators, park your car further out when you are shopping. I find getting up in the morning and doing a half hour walk in my neighborhood is a great start to the day and what else are you doing in the morning? It's actually easier to wake up that way. I also jump rope. There is always 15 minutes or a half hour to do something beside the norm. Once you do you find you'll enjoy making more time when you have it and you'll cut out some of the extra eating time as well.
2007-10-18 14:15:59
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answered by dawnb 7
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Hi Sweetie,
Then do something U enjoy, dancing will make those lb.s come off, invite some friends over r go to non-alcohol club & dance up a storm the nite 3x per wk till 10pm r so, like swimming very good cardio,
as dancing, join a gym. Once u r started r endorphines kick in & u don't feel that tired feeling anymore. R just too used 2 mellowing out when u get home & eating, r too young 4 that. Take some Vitamen's like iron r ask r dr. 2 put u on a strick diet, with supplements, maybe u do have an Iron Deficiency that'll make u fatique. Winter's coming & those lbs. aren't gonna leave but exculate. Getinfo from Library Cal's good fats, bad fats, carb's, etc. & educate rself.
All My Best of Luck!
LOL, Diana D
2007-10-19 10:14:37
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answered by Diana D 5
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You could try a protein shake diet, like the ones available through chemists and pharmacies these days.
About a year ago I started on a shake diet, and in 5 months I lost 8 kilos.
However, once I stopped sticking to the diet, I put another 5 kilos back on.
So, in all, I am now 3 kilos lighter than I was originally.
In my opinion, it's worth a try.
Having said this, I've now joined the gym and am feeling fantastic! Exercise releases endorphins - this alone is enough to make me want to exercise!
Good luck =)
2007-10-18 14:10:03
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answered by Liljana C 2
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I will try to keep it simple. Your metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories to create energy. So the faster your metabolism, the faster you burn calories and the easier it is to lose unwanted weight. To boost your metabolism naturally you just need to eat the right foods.
You can sit down and literally eat a 1,000-calorie dinner and yet be absolutely starving just a few hours later and the reason is simple: Because your body didnt get what it needed in those 1,000 calories so it sends signals to your brain telling you to ingest more calories and thus, the late-night cravings. That means that the surest way to end those late-night cravings and keep your weight loss goals on track is to eat a more balanced, nutritious diet that actually gives your body what it needs.
It's VERY EASY to lose weight if you eat the right foods. Check out Dr. Charles Livingston's video here: http://www.sexyjese.com - it will blow your mind.
2014-09-20 14:23:50
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answered by Anonymous
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Okay. Cut out eating in between meals.
Only eat healthy food and cut down on Carb’s like bread, potatoes, pasta's, rice, cereals, lollies etc. These are the fat making foods. Learn exactly what your food groups are so you then know what puts the weight on and off.
Don’t add salt to your meals. Cut out soft drinks.
Then walk an hour every morning two hours after a meal and the same in the afternoon.
If you can jog in between both sessions you'll burn even more calories.
You should lose and continue to lose more weight as you go.
If you can cut out your lunch meal and replace it with a protein drink instead that would also help. Available in supermarkets.
As long as you can stay off junk food and eating in between meals. If you have to eat something in between have something like small raw carrots or celery sticks.
Summary:
Choose a cereal low in sugar for breakfast.
Lunch can be a protein drink. Like “Slim Right”.
And all normal meals at a normal serve. Cut down on potatoes and only have small portions of these.
Walking as much as you can.
2007-10-18 14:04:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Eat healthy food, walk a lot and find thinks that are fun that you don't think of as "exercize" like swimming, rollerblading, hiking, etc. Just find a way to keep moving. If you push yourself you'll eventually get past the tough stages and you will have more energy and will actually want to exercize because you'll feel like crap without it. If you don't have much time, look at the Fitness Magazine site. It has a lot of exercizes that you can do in 20 min or less.
2007-10-18 14:09:49
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answered by Ambrielle 3
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You need to find time to exercise. Everybody needs to exercise. Fit people still need to exercise. That's probably why you're tired.
Try and find something that motivates you to exercise like listening upbeat music, daydreaming of how toned your body could be, etc. My yoga mat is bright pink-The color alone makes me wanna do it.
If you hate it so much you should try making it fun (Dancing, step aerobics, ride your bike, jump rope, hike, skate, take up some sports, etc.) do it to your favorite music.
If you can't possibly exercise at least eat healthy and maybe try fat free vegan food? E-mail me if you want recipes.
2007-10-18 14:30:19
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answered by Anonymous
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Instead of eating 3 meals a day. Eat 4-5 smaller ones. It has been proven to boost your metabolism. Also drink a lot of tea...especially green tea.
2007-10-18 14:38:27
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answered by Hello! 3
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prolly why ur over weight. its really hard to lose weight with out exercise. eating healthy with no junk food will help but only a little
2007-10-18 14:03:42
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answered by Anonymous
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Wieght Watchers, Jenny Craig, and take the wieght losing pills.
I found this somewhere a while ago, you could try this to:
· YOU MUST DRINK 5 X 8OZ GLASSES OF WATER EACH DAY.
THE DIET MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY TO LOSE 10LBS IN 3 DAYS.
DAY 1
BREAKFAST
Black coffee/tea, ½ grapefruit, 1 slice toast, 2 spn of peanut butter or small tin baked beans.
LUNCH
Black coffee/tea, 4 oz tuna, 1 slice toast.
DINNER
2 Slices any cold meat, 1 cup string beans, 4oz beetroot, 1 small apple, 4oz vanilla ice cream.
DAY 2
BREAKFAST
Black coffee/tea, 1 egg, 1 slice toast, ½ banana.
LUNCH
Black coffee/tea, 4oz cottage cheese, 5 saltine crackers.
DINNER
2 Slices any cold meat, 4oz broccoli, 2oz carrots, ½ banana, 4oz vanilla ice cream.
DAY 3
BREAKFAST
Black coffee/tea, 5 saltine crackers, 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 small apple.
LUNCH
Black coffee/tea, 1 hard-boiled egg, 1 slice toast.
DINNER
4oz tuna, 4oz beetroot, 4oz cauliflower, ½ melon, 4oz vanilla ice cream.
THIS DIET WORKS ON A CHEMICAL BREAKDOWN AND IS PROVEN. DO NOT MIX OR SUBSTITUTE ANY OF THE ABOVE FOODS. SALT & PEPPER CAN BE USED BUT NO OTHER SEASONING.
THIS DIET IS TO BE USED 3 DAYS AT A TIME. IN 3 DAYS YOU WILL LOSE 10LBS. AFTER 3 DAYS OF DIETING YOU CAN EAT NORMALLY BUT REMEMBER NOT TO OVERDO IT. YOU CAN LOSE UP TO 40LBS IN A MONTH IF YOU STICK TO IT.
TOAST MUST BE DRY. NO BUTTER OR MARGE.
SALTINE CRACKERS ARE TUC OR RITZ.
2007-10-18 14:05:11
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answered by ♥Malley♥ 3
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