Q. I cant lose weight. No matter what I do I am always the same friggin weight. I can starve myself and I wont change. What can I do???
A. You may be buying into too many quick weight loss gimmicks and fad diets.They don't work. You should not cut your calories down too far. That wrecks your metabolism making it harder to lose weight. Nor should you restrict what you eat so you don't have a balanced diet. You need to eat a wide variety of foods from all food groups to give your body the energy and nutrition it needs. Keep in mind 1-2 pounds/week is normal healthy weight loss.
You need to concentrate on the quality of the food, not just the calories. You can have 1200 calories of junk or 1200 calories of healthy foods. They are both 1200 calories, but your body will do much better on the healthy foods.
Cut out sweets, seconds and junk including processed foods and things made from white flour. Use the whole grain version instead like whole wheat or multi-grain bread, whole wheat pasta (which I actually prefer), and brown rice. Drink only water. However, allow yourself one small cheat a week. This keeps you from feeling deprived and gives you something to look forward to the rest of the week.
Try dividing your plate into quarters. First fill half with fruits and veggies, The other quarters are for the lean protein and whole grain carb. This will help limit your calories and ensure you get plenty of fruits and veggies.
Also, don't forget about calories in things you drink. If you drink sodas, energy or sports drinks, alcohol of any kind, juice, or any other sweet drinks, cut them out. Save them for an occasionally weekly treat. Drink only water, plain tea, or herbal tea instead.
Make sure you are exercising. Diet alone is not as effective as proper nutrition and exercise. Do moderate intensity cardio 45-60 minutes 3-5 times/week. Also doing strength training 1-2 times will help build/tone muscle and raise your metabolism. It may cause minor weight gain initially, but that is healthy muscle not fat so don't worry about it too much as long as you are also doing the cardio.
Finally, don't stress about weight loss. That alone can sometimes even cause weigh gain, or at least stop weight loss. I hope some of my tips will give you the help you need to get your weight loss started.
You need to concentrate on the quality of the food, not just the calories. You can have 1200 calories of junk or 1200 calories of healthy foods. They are both 1200 calories, but your body will do much better on the healthy foods.
Cut out sweets, seconds and junk including processed foods and things made from white flour. Use the whole grain version instead like whole wheat or multi-grain bread, whole wheat pasta (which I actually prefer), and brown rice. Drink only water. However, allow yourself one small cheat a week. This keeps you from feeling deprived and gives you something to look forward to the rest of the week.
Try dividing your plate into quarters. First fill half with fruits and veggies, The other quarters are for the lean protein and whole grain carb. This will help limit your calories and ensure you get plenty of fruits and veggies.
Also, don't forget about calories in things you drink. If you drink sodas, energy or sports drinks, alcohol of any kind, juice, or any other sweet drinks, cut them out. Save them for an occasionally weekly treat. Drink only water, plain tea, or herbal tea instead.
Make sure you are exercising. Diet alone is not as effective as proper nutrition and exercise. Do moderate intensity cardio 45-60 minutes 3-5 times/week. Also doing strength training 1-2 times will help build/tone muscle and raise your metabolism. It may cause minor weight gain initially, but that is healthy muscle not fat so don't worry about it too much as long as you are also doing the cardio.
Finally, don't stress about weight loss. That alone can sometimes even cause weigh gain, or at least stop weight loss. I hope some of my tips will give you the help you need to get your weight loss started.
why is it harder for me to lose weight then others?
Q. well i am 17 and i am a lil overweight like not bad like 15 lbs but no matter what i do i cant lose weight. i love to run and play soccor but i amhaving issues losing weight and it makes me uncomfortable in my own skin so what can i do to lose weight that you know of that actually works?
A. your metabolism will be aided by regular exercise and eating healthy.
What is the fastest way to lose weight?
Q. I have tried working out and stuff and i cant seem to lose weight..Is there any pills that arent diet pills or good diet pills at least that anyone knows for fact that they work???
Haha..the first answer was just kind of funny..im not 16 like you.Im 23 with a husband and a 2 year old child and its impossible for me to walk everywhere.
Haha..the first answer was just kind of funny..im not 16 like you.Im 23 with a husband and a 2 year old child and its impossible for me to walk everywhere.
A. Weight loss is an overall process. You need to think about many factors. There are many sensible things you can do that will make a tremendous difference over the long term if you need to lose weight. It can be done in a healthy way. This is what has worked for me.
Keeping a food journal really does help. It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.
Make a few additional small changes - walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or your life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days. Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer. Buy one piece of exercise equipment to have at home and be strict with yourself about using it. Sometimes you can find mini-steppers or exercise bikes at second hand stores and thrift stores for just a few dollars.
Start a weight lifting routine. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall. Even if you can't get to the gym you can work out at home using things around the house. Invest in a good weight training book. The Dummies series actually has a good one.
In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Particularly if you choose a vegetarian lifestyle include natural peanut butter, hummus, dried fruit and nuts. Pay close attention to getting the nutrients your body needs to be healthy.
Make your portion sizes smaller. Use a smaller plate - in our society we have become accustomed to thinking that we need a large plate of food at every meal, and we don't. About quarter of your plate of food should be protein and at least half of it should be veggies.
Learn to count calories. At your current weight and activity level, you may possibly need about 2000 calories or more to maintain your current weight. So you will lose weight at a reasonable and healthy rate if you cut back to about 1600 or 1700 calories a day.
Eat small amounts frequently, rather than three large meals. Never skip breakfast. Include some protein in your breakfast. It will help get you through the day.
Drink plenty of water, at least 8 big glasses of water a day, and more if it is very hot, if you sweat a lot, or if you are exercising intensely, and eliminate fruit juices. Fruit juices have too many calories, so get your vitamins from fresh fruit, not the juice. You will begin to see changes in your body.
An area that many people overlook is getting enough sleep. You are much more likely to overeat or to binge eat if you are tired and not well rested, so get enough sleep.
Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc. Here are a few helpful links.
http://www.nutrawatch.com/
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/
http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight-the-Healthy-Way
http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a/aa011503a.htm
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-weight-workout?page=4
Keeping a food journal really does help. It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.
Make a few additional small changes - walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or your life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days. Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer. Buy one piece of exercise equipment to have at home and be strict with yourself about using it. Sometimes you can find mini-steppers or exercise bikes at second hand stores and thrift stores for just a few dollars.
Start a weight lifting routine. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall. Even if you can't get to the gym you can work out at home using things around the house. Invest in a good weight training book. The Dummies series actually has a good one.
In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Particularly if you choose a vegetarian lifestyle include natural peanut butter, hummus, dried fruit and nuts. Pay close attention to getting the nutrients your body needs to be healthy.
Make your portion sizes smaller. Use a smaller plate - in our society we have become accustomed to thinking that we need a large plate of food at every meal, and we don't. About quarter of your plate of food should be protein and at least half of it should be veggies.
Learn to count calories. At your current weight and activity level, you may possibly need about 2000 calories or more to maintain your current weight. So you will lose weight at a reasonable and healthy rate if you cut back to about 1600 or 1700 calories a day.
Eat small amounts frequently, rather than three large meals. Never skip breakfast. Include some protein in your breakfast. It will help get you through the day.
Drink plenty of water, at least 8 big glasses of water a day, and more if it is very hot, if you sweat a lot, or if you are exercising intensely, and eliminate fruit juices. Fruit juices have too many calories, so get your vitamins from fresh fruit, not the juice. You will begin to see changes in your body.
An area that many people overlook is getting enough sleep. You are much more likely to overeat or to binge eat if you are tired and not well rested, so get enough sleep.
Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc. Here are a few helpful links.
http://www.nutrawatch.com/
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/
http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight-the-Healthy-Way
http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a/aa011503a.htm
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-weight-workout?page=4
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