how do i lose weight, but not end up flabby?

Question

i am pretty average size and weight, just have some baby weight left around my tummy and love handles. i don't necesarrily want to lose weight, just tighten up my mid-section. i want to buy an eliptical machine- will this help, or something else? thanks

Answer 1

1) Keep it simple first
here's 2 articles on eating healthy -
http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/08/lose-quick-weight-sensible-ways-to-shed.html

http://diets-and-exercise.blogspot.com/2007/09/take-control-of-your-body-with-healthy.html

AND steps for fat loss success

http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/6-steps-to-fat-loss-success-for.html

2) Eat steam food, vegetables, fruits, lean meat

http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/09/lose-10-pound-fast-key-superfoods-you.html

3) drink plenty of water and green tea

4) Avoid junk food, snacks and soda drinks

here's 5 Foods for Instant Healthier Diet

http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/5-foods-for-instant-healthier-diet.html

5) have 5-6 healthy meals a day (1 plate size only) to keep the tummy
satisfied

If you're not too sure on how to plan it, try this link
http://www.squidoo.com/fatloss4idiotsreviews/

6) exercise - combine weights and interval training.

here's a review link to a worthwhile workout, turbulence training
http://www.squidoo.com/turbulencetrainingreviews/

http://healthiest.turbulence-training-routine.ever.com/

29 exercises you can do at home to burn belly fat
http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/29-exercises-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn.html

For abs, read these blogs (great articles on abs) -
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/abdominal-exercises-truth.html
http://www.squidoo.com/thetruthabout-sixpackabs1/

and for women after the age of 30

http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-women-can-get-six-pack-abs-even.html

and learn why crunches is not the answer
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-get-6-pack-abs-without-doing.html

http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/what-is-best-ab-workout-for-belly-fat.html

For Thighs and Butts

http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/11/best-thigh-exercises-for-sexy-thighs.html

7)Don't focus on cardio only (it' a waste of time!)

http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/08/lose-quick-weight-cardio-is-waste-of.html

8)form a support group - invite friends, relatives, parents, partners
to participate in a healthy lifestyle, and keep you accountable. This
is important.

9) plan to lose weight slowly (1-2 lbs a week), and progressively
overtime increase your
goals!

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

When we want to get rid of body fat, there is no way to specifically burn fat from one part of the body. Doing situps won't burn the fat that is covering your abs and doing tricep extensions won't get rid of the fat that is covering your triceps. The only thing you can do is lose weight all around and eventually the problem area will also improve. The way to burn fat is through a calorie restricted diet in conjunction with an exercise routine that will burn calories. Activities that burn calories include running, biking, swimming and other high intensity activities.

Guide to Reducing Body Fat - http://straighthealth.com/pages/guides/reducebodyfat.html

Answer 3

carry a cooler stocked with three bottles of water a six pack four pb js two oranges a bag of tortilla chips and 12 servings of cool cucumber salsa go to womenshealthmag allrecipes com for the recipe for 22 minutes

Answer 4

Eliptical machine, unless it has the moving ski poles, are primarily cardio in my opinion and good for helping to burn calories, but In addition to your cardio, you might want to add in muscle strenghtening/toning exercises such as, crunches, leg lifts, weight machines ( don't go too heavy, though 8-10 reps max at first). That way, as you are losing, you are reshaping your body at the same time. :) Pilates is also excellent for strenghtening that core area around your midsection.

Answer 5

stay up on a unicycle for 20 minutes

Answer 6

drink 3 cups of green tea in 24 hours researchers say it can increase energy expenditure by 106 calories

Answer 7

crank your ipod as you walk at 3 5 mph for 23 minutes

Answer 8

excercize and eat healthy is your answer. don't starve yourself because that will make you flabby. if you eat healthy and excersize you'll lose weight and gain muscle not flab.

Answer 9

Any movement is good. Stand when you watch TV and move, swing arms, twist body. step up and down off telephone book. Just move.

Answer 10

muscle burns at least four times as many calories as fat does so try twenty minutes of strength straining two to three times a week