Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Weight Loss Tips/Advice....? -

I am 5 8 245 Pounds. I wear a size 16. Im not huge but im not really that comfortable with my body especially my stomach uugh I hate it so im trying to lose at least 40-50 pounds. My mother Or myself never cooks so I eat out Everyday I drink alot of juice and soda. I know that I need to cut that Out but what are some other tips to help me lose weight? They would be greatly appreciated..Thankyou!

Here are a few tips;WHEN to eat for losing weight... ? Eat (at least) three times a day. Because when you eat only once a day, your metabolism gets slower than it already is! That s the main reason. Sounds funny, but to lose weight... you must eat (the right things, of course) ? Eat low-fat, high-fiber foods such as salads and vegetable pastas.? Your last meal should be before 18:00. Try. OK, one apple after 18:00 ? Don t starve Starvation is not good for losing weight, nor your health. Starvation is the worse thing you can do in a weight loss diet. ? Try oatmeal instead of cornflakes for breakfast--eating oatmeal can help reduce cholesterol levels, and its high fiber content will keep you full longer.WHAT to drink for losing weight... ? Drink 6-8 glasses of water every day ! Can be tap, plain, mineral, sparkling. I just love mineral sparkling water! This improves your bowel, reduces the hunger sensation, and hydrates your skin. Your skin will look much better after the first weeks! Don t believe the slogan water makes me fat . Beside being stupid... you might get into serious troubles with your kidneys. ? Drink ONLY natural juices, freshly squized! Don t drink Coca Cola, Pepsi, Spite etc. during the diet. Even lite or light versions. I thought this was not possible for me to achieve. Now... I don t even LIKE them anymore! Nothing compares to the the smell of a fresh natural fruit juice! Not speaking about health... ? Avoid those vending machines by carrying around your own healthful foods and leaving pocket change at home.exercise for losing weight... ? If you want quicker results - exercise would be good. ? Don t just sit in front of the TV and eat peanuts... I guarantee THIS won t work for your weight loss... ? Start a regular exercise program and stick with it. Don t be afraid of those sweat suits and Lycra pants! ? Start swimming. Swimming is an excellent exercise to get involved with, since it increases blood flow and uses muscles we don t regularly use. Start a swimming program and try to do it 3 times a week. You will feel excellent and rejuvenated.? Choose an exercise program that you enjoy, and don t shun the unconventional. For instance, did you know that regular vigorous dancing is exercise too?? Also Cardiovascular exercises such as running, jogging, or aerobics will help you lose that unwanted belly fat. Weight training can also help you lose body fat because the more muscle mass you have, the more ability your system has to burn body fat.Good luck!

1. MAKE YOUR OWN FOOD. I cannot stress this enough. This is the most important item. Eating out is the absolute worst thing ever. It s really hard to find anything very healthy in almost any restaurant. Almost nothing is fresh, regardless of what they claim, and they pack so much sodium (salt, msg, etc) and other crap in there, you might as well just start drinking saltwater. Also I tend to find that many places that actually use quality ingredients are more expensive or too expensive to eat at everyday. Plus you ll save TONS of money. You can t lose here, Health plus tons of money!2. Quit drinking soda or anything with manmade sugar or substitutes in it, esp diet anything. Drink water or real juice.3. No dessert, no candy, etc...sugar is bad...maybe once a week is ok...3. Start exercising.4. stop eating too much meat and dairy and eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.5. Might sound ridiculous, but picture yourself in your mind as already being healthy and thinner. Your mind is your most powerful tool. Picture the end result, obsess about it, and get there. Don t think about now, how you are too big and don t like it, think about how you will feel when your losing that weight, have confidence you can do it, you ve already done it in your mind. It will happen. It will take time and self discipline to accomlish this, but anything worthwhile takes time and self discipline.6. **** the naysayers. You can do it! Good luck!