Healthy weight loss for a 15 year old girl? -

My weight suddenly started to increase dramatically during my freshman year of high school. I went from 130 pounds to 179 pounds in less than a year. I have very long stretch marks all over my body and know that it isn t healthy.I have been doing an half hour of excercise a day for a week straight and eating an abundant source of veggies and fruits. I lost 10 pounds. I feel a lot better too. My mother is concerned that I am losing it too fast, and I m starting to feel the same way.What foods do you recommend? How much excercise should I really be doing? Will the stretch marks go away?My goal is 130 pounds at February 2008.Thanks for the help in advance.

You should cut your workouts down to a maximum of 3 times per week. Veggies fruits are an excellent source of vitamens but remember for proper muscle tone, you need protein. Fish and poultry is an excellent source. Unfortuanetly, the stretch marks will not go aware, they may fade a bit. Try getting you some coco butter and putting it on after showering or before you go to bed.

fish is very good. try not to eat like too much steak and beef. 30-60 minutes of excersise a day is really good! but if it is becoming unhealthy, cut it down to 3 times a week. and the stretch marks...chances are they won t go away on their own. try coco butter or check with your doctor...they are always cooming up with new ways to get rid of things like that (like with lasars). congrats and keep the great work =]

Weight loss help please ???? -

I am 21 yr old, when I was 19 I lost I don t know about 25 pounds. I was a size 16 going in to a 18. I am now a size 12. I am 21 two years later and I am still a size 12. Ive gone from fitness rooms, Quick weight loss program, diets and ETC.. I only do something for a short period of time maybe 2 3 months then I stop. is there anyone who is looking to loose weigh but is like me, maybe we can help each Other.email at maria_mullin87@Yahooo.comI want to loose about 35 more pounds, My BMI says I should weigh 123.

You could lose about 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Dont become anorexic!!Go to the gym in your spare time or::Here s some weight loss tip s which you can do everyday:- Exercise 6 to 7 days a week.- And try to break your workout into two different sessions, this gives your metabolism a jolt.- Drink 6 to 8 cups of water a day. And try to drink ice cold water, it burns more calories.- Take enough vitamins, especially ones that promote weight loss (such as 1800 mg. of Fish Oil, Vitamin B Complex, Co-enzyme Q-10, ect. Do your research).- Drink green tea or take green tea pills ( it s been shown to speed up your metabolism).- For your metabolism s sake, eat within 1 hour of waking up and don t eat 3 hours before you go to bed.- Try a vegan or vegetarian diet (it worked for me :D).- Drink 12 oz. of warm lemon water (use the juice of 1/2 a lemon) with a little sea salt every morning. This will detoxify your body and make your skin look amazing.- Or, if giving up meat just isn t your thing, just count calories. Try to have around 1200 a day.- Try to avoid white, bleached, or enriched flour.- Stay away from high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils.- Eat every 2 to 4 hours to keep your metabolism going.- Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day to keep your metabolism up.- Try to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep. When your body is deprived of sleep your appiteite increases by 15%.- Sugar and artificial sweeteners are the devil. If you have a sweet tooth, grab some fruit.- Avoid all junk food, fast food, and fried food.- Try only drinking water, tea, and black coffee. There are so many hidden calories in drinks.- Eat whole grain foods and healthy fats (like olives, avacados, nuts, ect) and stay away from refined or bad carbs.

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here is a diet that helped me lose 70 lbs. in 9 months. you can email me at the address below and I can support you thru this. What I am about to give you is only some suggestions of some great and healthy food to try that has helped me go from being overweight and miserable to just right and feeling alive again. I am able to get up and move, workout and play with my kid better than ever. I feel that this food along with moderate exercise will have you be feeling better about yourself and how you live your life. Once again, these are only suggestions. If there is something on this list that you have allergies to, please be responsible and DO NOT eat it. The same goes for something you don��t like. I am not a dietician or a nutritionist. These foods might not work for everybody, but the key is to find the things you do and modify (in a good way) the things you don��t. At the end I will give you a few tips on how to make some bland food really tasting and not have to be fried in a ton of grease to be amazing. I will have at the end of this list some of the suggested beverages and food brands that are great choices. So are you ready? Let��s get healthy.~1 ? cups high fiber cereal with 1 cup of 1% or 2% milk or soy milk of your choice add ? cups of blueberries or strawberries~ 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese with a piece of whole grain toast ? spoon of cinnamon and ? spoon of splenda added ~ 1 cup low-fat yogurt with ? cup of berries of your choice mixed in along with a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter.~ 1 c. whole grain pasta with small grilled chicken breast tossed in a fresh basil extra virgin olive oil ~ 1 grapefruit with 2 tsp. splenda and a slice of whole grain toast with 1 tbsp. peanut butter~ 1 cup of steel-cut oatmeal with ? to ? cup of frozen mixed berries and ? cup of cottage cheese~Scrambled eggs with very light cooking spray and any veggies of your choice and a slice of whole grain toast with 1 tbsp. of peanut butter ~ 1 Weight watchers bagel of choice with 2 wedges of laughing cow cheese or low fat cream cheese with sliced strawberries and 1 tsp. splenda~ 3 Wasa crackers with 3 tsp. of peanut butter and a med banana~ Wheat wrap with turkey and light mayo slice of tomato and a piece of romaine lettuce~ ? cup of raw baby carrots, ? c. of sliced and peeled cucumbers with light ranch dressing~ 1 100 calorie pack of smart pop popcorn~ 1 fresh and peeled pear cut in half with 2 tsp. of light mayo and ? c. of 2% shredded cheese to go on top~ ? c. hummus (homemade if possible) with 1 c. of fresh veggies~ 2-3 slices of fresh low-sodium turkey breast, 1 c. of seedless red grapes, ? c. of walnuts or almonds, and a stick of 2% cheese of your choice~ 1 serving of whey protein~ 1 serving of casein powder~ 1 South beach protein bar~ 1 Fiber 1 bar~ grilled chicken breast, 1/2 c. of brown rice, ? c. steamed broccoli~ grilled salmon, ? c. brown rice, and 1 c. steamed zucchini and squash~ baked flounder, ? cup of brown rice, and 1 c. of steamed veggies~grilled lean steak with grilled portabello mushroom caps and a side romaine salad~hamburger on a wheat bun with light condiments and all of the veggies you can handle on it~ 1 c. raisin and 1 medium apple~ 6 oz. of boiled shrimp, 1 c. whole grain pasta, ? c. steamed broccoli and 5 sprays of smart balance butter~Grilled chicken breast romaine salad with your choice of good toppings (include some type of nut)~ Imitation crab meat salad with your choice of toppings ~ 1 apple and three graham crackers~ Peanut butter and low sugar jelly sandwich~Baked ham steamed cabbage and carrots~ Oat bran bagel with cream cheese, 6 oz. of low fat yogurt and cantelope~ 1 c. of high fiber cereal and 1 medium banana~1 med. banana ? c. almond 1 c. yogurt (mix together)~1 large sweet potato with ? cup of cooked oatmeal and 4 oz. of grilled chicken~ Acai berry juice 4-5 times a day along with one to two cups of oolong tea ( wu-yi tea) a day ( helps with belly fat)TIPSAdd any fresh herb to any dish to rev up the flavor or add 1 tbsp. Ms. Dash to rice or fish and poultry to give it a zing. You can even add some cajun spice to just about anything if you like it hot. There is an also fresh squeeze of lime and lemon that takes the food to a tropical place. Don��t be afraid to mix and match your dishes as long as you stay within your counts for that meal and for that day. Remember that you need to eat for what you have coming up not for what you have already done. Say if you know you are going to take a nap after a meal then don��t eat so many carbs because you will not be burning them off.SOME BRAND NAMES THAT I LIKE AND ARE GOOD FOR YOULaughing cow light cheese Weight watchers bagels Weight Watchers cheesesMulti bran ChexSouth beach protein bars Fiber one barsSouth beach on the go packetsCrystal light

Whats a good meal plan for a 16 yr old girl? :) -

I m 16 years old, 5 2 and 105 pounds. I m not looking to lose weight considering i m comfortable with my looks. I just want to tone up and feel healthier because I admit I have a bad junk food addiction.What are some great alternatives that I can add to my meals each day to help me stay healthy, and that can lead to healthy weight loss (if that makes sense)?Thanks!

TRY THIS WWW.DAILYPLATE.COMIT S FREE .RESEARCH GOOD RECIPES AND EXERCISE ROUTINES. MAKE IT A LIFESTYLE CHANGE. searchfor the foods you eatand activities you do1Examples: Burger King, meatloaf, Reese s peanut butter cups, pilatesSearch more than 395,600 foods for calorie counts, total carbs, fat, protein -- or any other nutrition facts! trackwith a free food diary2A diet coach, nutritionist, and food plan at your fingertips, just a click away.Food Journal Food JournalKeep track of what you eatCalorie Calculator Calorie CalculatorDetermine your daily goalFitness Log Fitness LogCalculate and log the calories you burn each day achievethe weight you want3...and the lifestyle, too! We ll teach you to spot healthy alternatives with ease.Create your own diary, and learn how the foods you eat affect how you feel. Join our user-created Groups to connect with people who really understand what you re going through.Whether you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight -- The Daily Plate can help!Browse our Frequently Asked Questions ?

Try what I do, Breakfast: Cheerios-Nectarine. Lunch: sandwich. Dinner: small portion of rice and chicken. For snacking in between meals or at odd hours: banana, apple, strawberries, Ritz crackers, bread, or low-fat yogurt. I try to eat healthy whenever I can, and refuse food if it s offered to me when i m already full. Also I no longer eat at fast-food restaurants. P.S. i m a guy, but there s no reason this diet shouldn t work for a girl. Give it a try if you d like. I got hungry just thinking and conjuring up these food choices. Too bad it s 12:28 am. lol

Losing Some Weight, any help? -

I am 20 years old, 5 2 and 146 pounds. I use to be 160 pounds, and lost 20 pounds over summer from eating nothing but a special K bar and a coke a day, but that was because I was going through a breakup and had no appetite. Now that I am happy again, I eat a lot like I use to, and went from 142 to 146 in 5 months. I really want to lose weight still, but I always have a craving for food! I have a gym membership and the Wii Fit. I still find it hard to stay committed and do the work. Any tips?Are any of those weight loss programs any good, medical weight loss, LA fitness, any of that?

10 tips that will guarantee that you lose weightYou aim here is to increase your metabolism by 1: not skipping meals2: exercise before bed so you burn all the excess calories that wont be burned whilst you sleep3:First thing in the morning before you eat so you wont burn your breakfast but instead burn fat.4:creating a calorie deficit each pound is 3600 calories so creating a calorie defict equal to this will mean that you lose 1 pound. say if oyu eat 2500 calories each day and then you eat 1100 in 3 days you will lose a pound.5:exercise especially cardio and weights so your body keeps burning fat after the exercise6:hiit training meaning high intensity interval training run stop run stop or any other exercise7:eat vegetables to produce thermic affect which means food burns quicker8:carb cycle so after 3 days eating a calorie defict diet have a high day as before to resist any temptations whilst on a diet.9: measure and record your results and plan what your going to eat10:divide your meals into4-5 smaller meals so your body burns the calorie off quickly instead of storing it as fat to be burned laterbonus tip lose your bad eating habits by etc not eating on the sofa or standing up.

I need a good easy and healthy diet? -

I m a little overweight and not willing to pay for a online weight loss program because i only need to loose 2-3 stone. Anyone already have a diet plan which works or has been recomended. I would love to be able to wear my summer clothes from last year nothing fits anymore. HELP!!!

Please DONT diet. Diets arent good for you because they basically screw your body around. Plus, people who diet tend to put the weight back on after and more people tend to gain even more weight. You should opt for a healthy eating plan. Its 100% about respecting your body, is ongoing and keeps you healthy.I think instead of aiming to lose weight you should aim to be healthy and slim down . See the problem associated with weight is that it isnt an indication of how healthy or slender a person is. ALOT of people find that when they exercise and eat right they actually GAIN weight, thats because your fat is being replaced by muscle and muscle actually weighs more than fat. Think of it this way... a professional athlete could weigh in at over 100kg, sure that makes them sound like a HUGE fatty but theyre probably really healthy. Just like a supermodel can be tiny and really unhealthy because she doesnt eat right. Thats why I always encourage people to document two things when trying to lose weight:1. thier actual weight2. their measurements (but, waist, hips, upper arm, thigh, calf and ankle)I say this because although your more likely to put of weight when you build lean muscle, youll find your measurements will decrease ultimately making you look slimmer. (Confusing i know!).You should be consuming no more than 2000 calories per day. When I say 2000, I dont mean you can have them from whatever foods you like. You should now only be eating healthy... that means more fruit and veg, lean red meats and plenty of chicken and fish. Also try to eat more brown foods eg. brown bread over white bread. (its much better for you).Its also really important to get at least 30mins of exercise everyday. This can be however you want, and yes a walk counts. If you play sport then thats great, if not then why not take one up. You could also look into getting some fitness DVDs or joining a gym.METABOLIC TRAINING WORKOUT:Metabolic training means working out all the major muscles in your body, with as little rest during intervals as possible. It��s a mix or cardio and resistance training, which makes it the best workout to tone and sculpt your body.THE RULES:1. There are 7 exercises in the circuit, they should all be done in the correct order2. Once you��ve finished one workout try to move to the next as quickly as possible.3. The workout takes about 15-20 mins. Start out doing it every second day. The, after a week you might feel fit enough to run through it twice in one session. 4. Listen to your body. If you feel faint or short of breath then you should stop and take a break.THE WORKOUT:WARM UP1. 50 thigh taps: run on the spot, bringing your knees up high in front of you so you can tap you thighs with your palms2. 10 truck jumps: run on the spot, then jump in the air lifting your knees up towards your chest3. Finish with 30 star jumpsTIGHTEN YOUR TUSH1. Stand with your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, toes turned out2. Sqeeuze in your tummy, slowly lower yourelf to a sitting position3. Continue downwards, inhaling as you go. Stop before you reach a crouch position.4. Breathing our and squeezing your butt, return to start position - push up through your heels.5. Repeat 15-20 timesTONE THOSE ARMS1. Kneel down, then learn forward and place your palms on the ground slightly wider than your shoulders. Inhale and lower yourself towards the ground, bending your albows and dropping your hips. Keep your back straight and tummy tucked in.2. Stop before you chest touches the ground. Push bak up through your arms, chest and shoulders exhaling as you go.3. Repeat 12 to 15 timesTHIGH HIGH ACTION1. Stand on your right leg with your right arm against a wll for blanace. Keep your bac straight and raise your left leg at a 45 degree angle behind you2. Keeping your right high flat on the ground and your left leg in the air, lower yourself towards the ground. Pause when your halfway down (making sure you back leg doesn��t touch the ground)3. Return to start position, pushing through the right thigh.4. Repeat 10 - 15 times, then swap legs.CUE THE CALF MUSCLES1. Put your left foot on the edge of a step in front of you, so that only the ball of your foot is touching.2. Raise your heel so your almost on tiptoe, making sure you can feel the stretch in the calf. Then lower your heel to the ground.3. Now run the two movements together. Repeat 15-20 times, then swap legs.STOMACH STUFF1. Lie on your back, arms behind your head and legs straight out in front.2. Using your stomach muscles, raise your arms in front you and your legs in the air at the same time. Breathe in as you go.3. Breathe out and keeping your abs tight lower yourself back to start position.4. Repeat 20 times.COOL DOWNTry some simple stretches that target your upper and lower body, hold each one for about 15 seconds or you could go for a short stroll.Good luck!

do cardio exercise, yoga, pilates its great to burn fat and it will tone ur body as well, drink 8-10 glasses of water U should have a healthy balanced diet have more fibre and protein in your diet they keep you full and energized and you should have small meal every 3 hours and don��t eat before 3 hrs of going to bed. check this site for article on how to increase metabolism, soup the hunger satiated, fat burning foods, lazy way to lose weight, high protein diet and fibre and more fibre this should get you started and very easy to follow with great results

i am on the Cambridge diet. look it up. it cost me 35 pounds a week, but they supply all the meals. and they deliver it to me. i have been on it for 5 weeks now and i have lost over 3 stone. its hard for the first 3 days. then it is very easy.good luck.

go wheat free. No pasta, pizza, bread and so on. And no food after 7 p.m.I know a woman who lost 60 pounds a month on it. She did nothing else!

Herbalife products.. opinions needed please!!!? -

Hi I am 25 years old and I just started a weight loss program Herbalife.I feel good and I totally believe in the product. The only thing is that I feel like my heart beats a little to much and when I eat alot like I used to I feel like I m too full and I want to vomit. I think my stomach is shrinking...lol anyways I Lost 3 pound in one week. I am so happy!!! Now tell me what you think??? please!!!!

Hi,I m a distributor for Herbalife, and you will definitely see results. I was just going to say, are you taking the Herbalife Supplement Total Control ? I always warn my customers of this one because it s one of two products that we sell that contains a LOT of caffeine. If you weren t used to caffeine prior, this could be whats making your heart race! The bottle says to take it 3 x s a day... I actually have some of my people just take a 1/2 a pill 3 x s a day. For me, it was never a problem because (sadly) I used to drink like 8 cans of soda a day... so my body was def. used to caffeine. (NO, I don t drink soda anymore! lol) I also kind of laughed when you said your stomach is shrinking . I knew something was up with me, when we went to our favorite taco place and I ALWAYS got 3 tacos with beans and dip. Then all of the sudden. I was sooo full after just 1. I was almost mad about it! lolBest of luck to you on the products!-LindsayVitalityAvenue@gmail.com

I am 14 and have lost 30 pounds just from a diet. But then someone mentioned herbalife. I bought the formula 1 shake and I only tried one shake one day. But it gave me so much energy and filled me up too. I will have them when school starts next week for breakfast because I tend to get stressed out from school and I don t want to gain the 30 pounds back. But I lost it slowly so I don t know if I would, since I am into a healthy lifestyle. I do belive it can work. You just need to be careful eating it becuase herbalife cn be used for both weightloss and weight gain. So if you are eating alot when having herbalife you will gain weight. Take Care, Alex

As with any diet, be careful and possibly consult a physician before starting any diet. Herbalife has been around a mighty long time and they also sponsor the LA Galaxy, David Beckham s team. Trust the product, but again be careful. If you notice anything that really doesn t seem right consult a doctor.

my mom sold that stuff for a while, its just like any other otc diet pill, the only thing that works is a diet, a permanent diet, if youre fat, you will have to cut back what you eat, forever, not just until you lose the weight.

if u wana lose weight at home without exercising......u can refer to this websitehttp://detoxloseweight.blogspot.com/and u will find so many tips for weight loose and weight loose reciepes.u can try them and lose weight at home easily.

Weight loss? -

How many lb per day is safe and healthy weight-loss?

You shouldn t lose pounds per DAY, more like 1-2 pounds per week is safe and more permanent. As boring as it sounds, the best way is to start eating healthy, period. Don t think of it as a temporary diet. This is how you ALWAYS have to eat. Once you reach your goal, you can OCCASIONALLY have a treat, but no longer eat the way you have been as a way of life. Fill your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains (limit these to 3-4 servings a day while losing, 4-5 when not), and lean meats such as chicken and fish. Control your portions of carbs and meat and fruit; you don t have to be as careful with your vegetables, as long as you give up butter. I have given up butter almost altogether, and I rarely eat cheese. Stay away from red meat as much as possible, as it is high in bad fats . I started eating this way in Febrary of 2006, and by November, I had lost 90 pounds. I have stayed the same weight since November of 2006, but people tell me I look thinner. This is because I work out every day (except Sunday). I do weight training 3 x a week, and cardio the other 3 days. No more than an hour a day, sometimes only 30 minutes, which is plenty. Weight training is wonderful! You develop muscle and firm up your limbs, and in the meantime you increase your metabolism. Your body burns more calories when it has more muscle and must maintain it. Not only do I look better, I feel great! I will be 50 years old in a couple of years and I feel better than I did when I was in my 30s.

Whenever you are trying to lose weight, you should concentrate on these three things which all work together in providing a healthier and quicker weight loss goal for yourself. I have found this combination really successful in my weight loss plans. The first thing is exercising and how much you can put forth into it. The more you exercise, the more results you will see. The next thing is dieting and the calorie intake. If you exercise more, technically you could eat more? Always watch what you eat.Now the last step in a good weight loss plan is always a good diet pill that can help you get to the end of the road. I have found Proactol which is a natural herbal diet pill to be the best around. It s an appetite suppressant along with being a fat blocker which stops up to 28% of fat you eat. Read up about it at TheWeightLossPlace.com where I saved money on it. Proactol really works well with exercising which gives you plenty of energy to perform. Along with that you diet will be affected by Proactol due to the appetite suppressant and fat blocker. If you slip up on meals, the fat blocker kicks in. It s really great to stop food cravings.Concentrate on those three things and the combination is deadly for the fat cells in your body. Good luck and I hope this helps.

Easy question.do cardio for 40min a day 5 times a week and if you have access to weights do them for 20 min and if you don t then stick to push up and sit up or crunches for 20 min a day 5 times a week.you also gotta eat healthy.Speical k products work very well and keep you fullhttp://specialk.com/also avoid soda at all costs and try avoid soda and closted food like chips and donutseat 6 small meals everydayif your still hungry then eat veggies or fruitsyou know what they say bodys are made in the kitcken not the gym something like that.go here to learn more about your healthhttp://www.ahealthyme.com

Hello,I know how you feel. I had a similar dilema not too long ago.I needed to drop 20 pounds in a couple of months to go to my high school reunion.I tried all the diets, and nothing seemed to work.It wasn t until I found a website in google that I found a solution to my problem.The website said it could show me how to lose 9 pounds every 11 days. I didn t lose 9 pounds the first 11 days. But I did lose 7 pounds in the first 11 days.The website I found in google can be found below.http://tinyurl.com/3b23euHope this was helpful,-Debra

If you want to lose weight I am going to tell you best weight loss program. I will tell you what a weight loss program should include. A real weight loss program should not promise fast or rapid weight loss. As rapid weight loss programs never give long lasting results. So prepare your mind if you want to have a success in your weight loss program. The real weight loss program will never be fast you have to be patient as losing weight is a slow process.For more details visit http://www.looseyourweight.info

1 kilo or 2.2 pounds is the best. anything else comes back.

Hi,I ve tried so many different diets in the last 10 years that I can say now, they don t work!A few months ago, I came across a great product for weight loss (it s actually a colon cleanse) and like many others I was skeptical about it. But I really wanted to lose weight and I tried it (it s 100% natural). The results were excellent. I lost about 20 pounds in 2 months with this detox. That s why I recommend you check this product at http://www.diet-fun-now.us where they have a free trial and you only pay $4.95 shipping and handling.Good luck!

2.2lbs per week is safe for weightloss.if you want to lose more you need do it under instruction from a doctor or fitness trainer.

What to eat after dinner? -

I m on a weight loss program where I will have a food replacement during my lunch.Dinner will be as usual for me but in lesser portion.The problem comes after 9pm while I will definitely get hungry.Of course, I can try to sleep early or, engage in other activities but I m looking at food itself.Any recommendations in terms of food to eat after 9pm which will not make me waste my efforts?

Wow, too bad the other 3 answers are all spam.I would recommend carrots or celery dipped in hummus or ranch dip... very tasty snack, very few calories. (As long as you don t polish off an entire tub of dip in one night.)

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Anyone read quot;The Secretquot;? I need help with weight loss!? -

So....i need help losing weight...but the stuff in The Secret isnt working! it seemed so perfect. Maybe I m doing something wrong. Please help!!or any general REALLY GOOD fast (healthy) weight loss tips would be great.

I found this on Yahoo HealthIt is a time-honored tradition to make resolutions at this time of year. If your resolution is to lose weight - and keep it off, then keep reading! Here are six simple tips that will have you losing weight in a balanced and healthy way.1. Lose weight with water.Water is essential for everybody - it is also the key to losing weight. If you haven t been drinking enough water, your body has developed a pattern of storing water. This water retention equals extra unwanted weight.By drinking more water, you are not only flushing out toxins, you are also teaching your body that it no longer needs to store water. Drink at least 60 ounces of water (about 8 glasses) a day. Boil water and sliced lemons, and drink this throughout the day to help with fluid retention. If you are still not sold on the merits of water, try this on for size: water is a natural appetite suppressant.2. Soup up your weight loss program.A simple dietary change will have you shedding pounds: eat a bowl of soup at least once a day. Nutritious, low-salt soups will nourish you as they flush waste from your body. People who eat a serving of soup daily lose more weight than those who eat the same amount of calories but don t eat soup. Go for homemade soup whenever possible, as canned soups are loaded with salt and chemicals.3. Eat early to keep weight off.The human body follows a circadian rhythm, which means that the same foods eaten at breakfast and lunch are processed differently than when eaten at dinner. Studies show that when you eat your daily protein and fat at breakfast you tend to lose weight and have more energy; however, eating the same things at dinner tend to increase tendencies toward weight gain. I suggest that you eat your last meal of the day by 7 p.m.4. Eat smaller meals, more frequently.Follow an eating schedule with five little meals every day. Eating steadily through the day keeps you from becoming famished and overeating at your next meal. Make a low-fat trail mix from raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried plum, and apples and have it available at all times to avoid the tempting lure of high-calorie snacks.5. Adopt a balanced approach to your diet.Most of the fad diet programs out there nowadays are extreme in a few recommended foods, or else deprive the body of food altogether. This works in opposition to our metabolism and the results usually don t last, producing a yoyo effect that depresses your metabolic function - not to mention your self-esteem. We are natural beings that need a balance of nutrition from all sources.Your diet should consist of a balance of organic sources of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Instead of white rice and pasta, opt for brown rice, bulgur, millet, or buckwheat.Eat more green, chlorophyll-rich foods such as broccoli, kale, spinach, and asparagus. Eliminate candy, sugar, soda, and all simple sugars from your diet. Excess sugar ends up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain. Also, keep dairy to a minimum because most dairy products are high in saturated fat. Avoid fatty foods, processed or fried foods.6. Walk off the weight.The No. 1 cause of weight gain is inactivity. Physical activity is the key to speeding up your metabolism and burning excess calories. The best way to be physically active is to use your legs! Walk as often and as long as you can. Always take the stairs instead of the elevator.Step outside during your break at work and take a walk around your building. Consider joining a local hiking club. Try taking a walk 30 minutes in the morning or 30 minutes in the early evening.I hope this article helps you shed some pounds and add on the years! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.May you live long, live strong, and live happy!-Dr. Mao

you know why it isnt working? Because its another scam! like every other weightloss sales pitch

You should always focus on a strong diet/workout plan that will suit your weight loss goals and the time you need to do it. I have tried all sorts of methods to lose weight and here are the three things to concentrate on. Exercising is one of the main things you should. Some people claim to not have time but you should at least get some cardio in and get the heart racing. Then the diet is the next thing you need to consider. I m on a strict calorie diet which brings us to the next thing. Diet pillsI have tried all sorts of them and the only ones that work are the natural ones that contain herbs. The right one will give you plenty of energy along with amazing weight loss support. I m on Proactol which is a natural appetite suppressant along with being a fat blocker. It really stops the food cravings along with blocking up to 28% of the fat you eat. It s really incredible if your wanting to lose a lot of weight and maintain the weight you want. Read up about Proactol at Theweightlossplace.com where I saved $30 on Proactol and got a lot of info there. Good luck and I hope this helps.

of course the secret works...the whole idea is to, say to yourself positive affirmations, like no matter what i eat, I am skinny type of thing. and picture yourself in the body you want to have, of course it won t just pop up, you have to work for it.