Friday, January 18, 2008

Weight Loss Tips? -

I m a Maid of Honor in a wedding next year.I would realy like to look stunning (like i used to in high school)lol...Any ideas on a safe way to lose about 5lbs a month? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Find an exercise that you really enjoy doing. If you hate running, don t try to force yourself to run everyday, it won t work. Like scenic walks? Take a 20 minute walk everday then. Yoga, kickboxing, whatever it is, just make sure you do it everyday.Also, I know it s hard, but cut some calories. You don t have to starve, especially only for 5 pounds. 3,500 calories is a pound, so cut accordingly to reach your goal. Switch to soymilk, or even better light soymilk, or if you don t like that, stick to Skim. Give up the chips and reach for something lighter (I am in love with Glenda s soy crisps, 70 calories per serving, they come in every possible flavor, and each serving has 4.5/5 (depending on what kind) grams of protein). Also, start eating egg whites as snacks or part of your breakfast. They have next to no calories and are loaded with protein so they ll keep you held over until the next meal.Try chewing sugarless gum when you have a craving to get your mind off of it, and wait at least 20 minutes to indulge it (cravings tend to go away after 10).Give up the coffee if you drink it and switch to tea. That should save you at least 50 calories depending how much sugar and milk you put in your coffee. Try to give up soda as well if you drink it, drinking water instead may help you lose up to 5 pounds on it s own. If you must, drink diet.Use sugar substitutes, such as Splenda or Equal. That should also save you some calories.Good luck and have fun at the wedding!

5lbs a month is a bit extreme but then again you did say you wanted to look stunning .a few tips but none will work if you re not disciplined cause in the end it s up to you :- a) do cardio workouts(jogging,running,bicycling,skipp�� at least thrice a week for at least 1/2 an hour.b) do toning workouts(yoga,tai chi,even basic warm ups done correctly) the rest of the time.c) breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper( back then the poor people s food was fruit and veggies).d) never not eat cause then when you do get a chance to eat you ll binge.e) drink at least 3 cups of japanese green tea daily. this helps eliminate toxins and bla bla...but it does help you reduce weight.(i know cause i ve tried)f) when feeling peckish grab nuts/ fruits/ plain crackers. but if you ve just eaten but still feel hungry try drinking a glass of plain water then wait for 10 minutes to see if you were really hungry or just thirsty.g) always have a glass of plain water before having your meal. it ll take up space in your stomach which makes you eat less.h) don t expect instant results.hope i ve helped.

eat less and exercise more

Just eat as much as you one, as long as it is healthy. Drink plenty of water, as much as you can everyday and work out a lot.

A healthy, low-fat diet with regular exercise four or five times a week will get you where you need to be in no time, provided you can stick to the regimen. Avoid sugars at all cost! Eat some fat so that your stomach will stay full longer, but don t go overboard or you will not see much progress at all.

The only real way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume.Eat smaller portions, healthier foods, and exercise, even if it s a daily walk.I wish you the best!!

increase your exercise 20 minutes a day, and up your water intake as well.water is very important!Stay away from cola.Increase your fiber intake and decrease starches!good luck!

I lost 35 lbs in 3 months. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do because I still had to cook dinner and pack lunches every day. I counted all of my calories. Although some said it was unhealthy, I felt great and I lost the weight. I kept it at 500 to 600 calories a day and did a lot of walking. You would be surprised at how much you can eat. I drank a lot of coffee in the morning and that usually kept me full until around 1:00. I would eat a hard boiled egg and a whole can of green beans for lunch-130 calories. Then I would eat a small portion of the dinner that I prepared. No junk food! It really worked and it changed my eating habits. I rarely want fast food or junk food now. Its hard to pass up that cookie, but when you realize how much you can eat for the calories in that one cookie, it makes it easier to say no thanks