Rule of thumb for weight loss: Diet= 70% exercise= 30%
Great 7 step plan to follow for LASTING and healthy results (My sources are I've been a world-class athlete since age 6, read tons about this for years including Gunnar Peterson's book The Workout [he's trainer to A list celebrities] and Tony Robbin's "The Body You Deserve" and after educating my brother, he lost 45 pounds in 4 months and has kept it off for 1.5 years):
1. Awareness of what you eat by keeping a diet journal to see where ure going wrong plus writing down very specific goals w/a time frame on them (be realistic yet firm) and view them on a regular basis. Also- tell someone about your progress toward your goals on a regular basis- this will keep you accountable. I have an excel spreadsheet that lists all my goals and my weekly progress toward them and I share them with my boyfriend each week so we can discuss it. Choose someone encouraging and motivating that wants to see you succeed. Family and best friends are great choices.
2. Best cardio is running in terms of weight loss. It is however, very high-impact and can lead to injuries. If you get injured- 2nd best is rowing, 3rd is cycling (both of which are less impact). You should be doing cardio minimum 4 times a week 30min.-1 hr. Weight loss heart rate range is one where you can carry on a conversation w/o a big struggle.
3. Resistance program to help firm muscles and give a pretty tone (u can't spot-reduce- weight training results per individual body part will only be visible after the fat layer is off from the cardio). You should do this 2-3 times a week for 30 min-1 hr each time. It's important to have that break in between so your muscles can rest. Remember- each muscle gained= more calories lost on a daily basis b/c this revs up your metabolism! Jessica Biel is a great model for a muscular gorgeous body. Look at a picture of her and visualize your face on her body. The mind's thoughts literally create your reality and destiny. This has been proven over the centuries.
4. 3 meals/2snacks per day: high fiber/ high protein helps keep you full and eat low carb unless its good complex carbs like salad and fruit and whole-grains. Bottom line: eat the natural foods our ancestors ate, no processed junk. The best foods for you are filled with FIBER (shoot for 35 gms a day- this will curb cravings like heck!) Anna Kournikova eats a fruit and has a glass of water 30 min before her meals to be fuller and eat less (you should always do this, esp b4 going out to eat where temptations are large). When you eat great, nutrient-packed foods, you dont need to obsess over counting calories- so many better things to occupy your time with, like reading! A clever mind will take you farther in life than a beautiful body :) Bottom line- keep perspective and don't let this consume you to the point of being OCD. Also, no diet sodas- the fake sugars actually make ure body crave more sugary stuff. Stick to tea (coffee makes your body crash and can increase appetite) and water and never bring bad foods into your house. A woman should never go under 1200 cals a day by the way, slightly more for a man...very unhealthy. Breakfast= eat like a king, Lunch= eat like a prince, and Dinner= eat like a pauper. Lastly, take a multivitamin each day...go to Whole Foods and ask them which is a really high-quality one, b/c it's not just taking a MV but the better ones dont cheat you on the grams and your body absorbs the vitamins/minerals best. Ask what is a good daily regimen for your gender, but don't let them oversell you. The most you should need is a multi and maybe fish oils.
5. Americans in general want things QUICK and easy, we are impatient- you must be patient in terms of your results and never give up. Additionally, this is a LIFESTYLE change for LIFE: There are NOOO get-thin quick schemes, PERIOD. If u abuse your body u will ruin your metabolism and in the future u will gain weight MUCH easier than today. Diet pills will kill you as quickly as they helped kill Anna Nicole Smith. They are no better than drugs so don't take the cheap lazy way out.
6. Weigh yourself once a week, never more often than that but get all measurements- waist circumference, body fat %, muscle %, water % (there are good digital scales that do this) b/c u could be gaining muscle which weighs more than fat or be full of water and be like- why the heck wont i lose weight! and then binge on donuts :) no no no! and reward yourself when you make progress! make it fun or else you'll quit sooner than later.
7. Drink min. 2 liters of water per day (more for men) and whenever you're stressed- take DEEP BREATHS rather than reaching for food. Breathe in this ratio: Inhale for 5 counts, hold for 20 counts, exhale for 10 counts. If you do 10 of these 3x/day you'll be releasing toxins, decreasing appetite, & your energy and vitality will boom. This is why people lose weight doing yoga which on its own doesnt lose many calories. Oxygen is so so important.
You can do it! Good luck, keep a positive attitude, and never give up! :)
2007-12-25 08:31:57
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answered by Anonymous
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This is as simple as ensuring that you burn more calories than you consume.
Don't miss breakfast. It jacks up your metabolic rate so that you burn calories more efficiently throughout the day.
Exercise vigorously for not less than 20 minutes per day. It burns calories and jacks up your metabolic rate. Take long vigorous walks daily. It is not essential that you take up running or jogging just as long as your walking pace is brisk.
Drink plenty of water (4-8 eight ounce glasses per day).
Work out with weights. Muscle tissue burns calories even at rest!!! Cool, eh!
Avoid processed foods. Avoid fruits that are really high in sugar. Avoid starchy foods.
Eat whole grains.
Eat fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber (look for dark colored fruits and vegs).
If you eat red meat, eat small portions and choose very lean cuts.
Eat low fat yogurt.
Take additional calcium supplements but spread them out throughout the day. Don't take them all at once.
2007-12-25 01:25:15
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answered by health buff 5
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First of all you must learn self discipline....stay away from fast food joints like the plague!!! Avoid all pop, garbage food like potato chips, nachos, cookies, candy bars, etc. Eat lots of fish, lean chicken, lean pork, plenty of fruit and vegetables, no and I mean no ice cream, beer or pop......rice is a good filler to eat too and you can spice it up with spices....also 2-3 times a week a small plate of spaghetti for carbs....drink skim milk and coffee with a little cream and sugar.....no donuts or garbage like that.....stick with it, mentally make yourself strong to stay with what I said.
2007-12-25 01:22:15
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answered by Anonymous
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3 hours of shopping
2017-04-01 16:31:32
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answered by ? 3
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walk your dog
2016-07-05 21:55:31
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answered by Gustavo 5
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crank your ipod as you walk at 3 5 mph for 23 minutes
2015-12-18 02:54:29
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No rice, bread, milk, etc.,
Strictly have vegetables & fresh juice only.
More than anything else, WALK to dump all the fat you have on your body.
2007-12-25 01:16:41
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answered by King of good 2
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Through junk food from your kitchen
2016-05-20 04:25:28
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answered by Violet 4
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satisfy your sweet tooth by swapping two reese s peanut butter cups for one mini
2015-12-22 14:12:42
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answered by ? 3
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have fun when you get back to work twirl 123 times in your office chair try not to puke
2016-03-11 12:49:18
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answered by ? 3
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