Im thin, but how do i harden my abs? -

first off im 14, so i went on a diet for a while, u know worked out, dieted, did cardio, etc. i was 155 before i started my weight loss program, and now im 124 i started like 3 months ago, but now that im thin my mom does not want me to cut out calories any more because she wants me to stay this ways, my stomach is thin, but i can still feel that soft, beady, gooey fat that s in between my sight and my lower abs, i also have a little bit in my upper but i can actually see my upper as compared to my bottom, so in short how do i simply get hard, tight, lean, ripped abs in a short amount of time, like 2 - 7 weeks?, should i still be cutting out calories?, and what about my lower back, can i do anything to tighten that also? thanks a lot, i really appreciate it...

don t cut any more calories, Just start working on toning your muscles with simple exercises like sit ups, push ups squats and lunges. All of those work your core. Remember that muscles burn fat very rapidly, so the more muscle mass you have the more calories you will burn, even while sitting.

well, just do ab exercises, like sit ups, crunches, planks, leg lifts, supermans, etc. If you already did a lot of cardio, then that should have already strengthened your back and core some.

Diet Question! Please PLEASE HELP! 10pts!!? -

Okay, so here s the deal. It s long, but an easy 10pts. I really prefer a professional or someone who knows a lot about healthy (well, relatively healthy) weight loss to help me. I will be a little lax on the weekends (BUT NO BINGING, just maybe going out to eat occassionally), but plan on following this strictly for the weekdays.It is important to note, that I live a majorly sedentary lifestyle, prior to this...with occassional working out or doing chores/cleaning around the house..no real working out. I am a 22 year-old female who is 5 5 (almost 5 6 ) and weigh approximately 150lbs (fluctuates between 148-152, depending on the time of day..lol). I calculated my BMR and it seems that I need approximately 2000 cal/day for my specifics to maintain my weight. However, if I follow the following diet (I m a VEGETARIAN):Early Morning TOTAL: 70 CAL1 glass honey/lime water and 1 glass regular waterBREAKFAST (approx 2hrs later) TOTAL: 335 CALsmoothie (strawberries, blueberries, banana, yoghurt, little sugar and water/ice)1 Nutri-Grain BarLUNCH (approx 3-4hrs later) TOTAL: 300 CAL1 glass Metamucil, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup peaches, 1glass V8AFTERNOON SNACK (approx 3hrs later) TOTAL: 220 CAL-270 CAL1 cup coffee and 3 cookies OR 1 slice bread with light peanut butterDINNER (approx 2-3.5hrs later) TOTAL: 282 CAL1 salad with egg whites and 3tbsp of light italian salad dressingNIGHT (approx 2-3 hrs later or 1hr before bed) TOTAL: 90 CAL1 glass skim milkCALORIC TOTAL FOR THE DAY: APPROX 1300 CAL (give or take)And add about 1 hr of walking/light jogging per day, which is about 300 calories (from what I ve read). Questions: 1) Does this look like a healthy plan if I use it for approx 2 months?2) Will I lose weight, or will my body go into starvation mode?3) How much weight could I expect to lose? (from my calculations, its approx 2-3lbs a week, but I know that people plateau and there are other factors that I just don t know how to add in)4) Should I include weight training with free weights (2 10lb dumbbells) with my workout and if so, should I include it right away, or after some time (and if after some time, how much time)? Also, should I include sit-ups and push-ups, and how many?Once again, sorry sorry sorry! for the length, but I really am curious as to how much I will lose and how quickly (though I am in it for the long haul, I really only want to lose about 20-25lbs and then maintain), and can t find anything this comprehensive. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! :) :)

1. I wouldn t say it s necessarily healthy, but it s decent at best. Anytime you re a vegetarian you re going to miss out on nutrients, unless if you take supplements. One, you re missing out on iron and b-vitamins. Together, these nutrients will definitely give you more energy. Two, you re not getting really any vegetables, just mainly fruits. Eating all kinds of food is the best way to go because you get the nutrients and the phytochemicals with them as well.2 and 3. You will absolutely lose weight. Anything less than 1200 cal. a day isn t healthy. You would lose roughly a pound every three to four days from what you ve stated. Your body will go into starvation mode only if you skip meals and cram food in short periods of time.4. Include any kind weight lifting. Muscles burns calories. Of course you will not get muscular if you re a girl; your estrogen balance overwhelms testastarone. For every extra pound of muscle, you will burn about an extra fifty calories a day.Overall, it s a fairly good diet. If you can incorporate supplements for nutrients you lack (most noticeably Iron, B-Vitamins, Omega 3), even though the food itself is much better because of the extra benefits, then I will say it s great. Good Luck.

Are Cereal good for me? -

I trying to lose weight and I��m doing quite well, I lose 2kg this week.I only know that many people said that Cereal are good for breakfastBut is it going to affect my weight loss program?Normally people take cereal with milk(Fresh milk, Dairy milk) in a bowl,So Cereal + Milk is it good?Does milk make you gain more weight?For your information, I am poor in everything about Cereal.My name is Ivan from Malaysia. People in Malaysia(Asian Country) know nothing about cereal and they DO NOT or NEVER took cereal before. Some more, people in Malaysia don��t take cereal as their breakfast. The word Cereal maybe doesn��t exist in their vocabulary. So please help��

I think a piece of fruit and polly o string cheese is better for you. Cereal raises your blood sugar and then crashes. I m always hungery an hour after eating cereal. Dairy products in general are very fattening and full of sodium.. They are not what the dairy industry would have you believe. I do eat the Atkins and South Beach cereal bars as they are fortified with extra protein which cancels out the sugar high in cereal.

Ok cereal is not magical. Instead, it is a way to BREAK the FAST, thus being called breakfast. Your body has been fasting all night while you slept with no food, and breakfast is the perfect way to start it up again. You basically just need to get a little bit of healthy food for breakfast like a gronola bar or some cereal with skim milk. This will kick up your metabolism early in the day, and cause you to lose more weight in the long run.

Actually, you might want to know that most cereals contain trans fat. Trans fat stays in the body and cannot be eliminated because it is an artificial fat. So, cereals are actually very bad.If you re looking for something nutritious to eat for breakfast, why not try fruit?

Milk is healthy, just choose something with low-fat.Cereal is not needed as breakfast - just eat breakfast. Fruits, yogurt, or other whole grains/oats are fine for breakfast. Just make sure you eat something, it doesnt have to be cereal.

Does peanut butter cause constipation? -

I have been on the LA weight Loss program for just under 8 weeks now and I am constipated. The only consistent thing I can think of in the diet is Peanut Butter that may be causing me to be this way. All the other food I eat is high in fiber includin 3 fruits and veggies a day!!!

Usually large doses of nuts (any kind) can cause constipation. However, your fiber intake should counteract it. Maybe you should reduce the peanut butter and increase the fibers.

i say no because of the oil in the peanut butter. just try eating more green veggies.. good luck on your weight loss program.

It shouldn t...in fact eating peanuts (and other nuts) in excess usually causes loose stools. Are you drinking enough liquid/water?

well what do you think!!??? you tell me!! ya dummy head!

I am looking for a HEALTHY weight loss plan that will help me lose about 25lbs in a six month period.? -

Does anyone have any success stories about what worked for them? I am very serious about being healthy and am not sure how to go about it. There are so many choices out there! Ladies...I need help!

Three steps that have really helped me are dieting, exercising, and the correct weight loss supplement for losing weight. Focus on those three things and you will lose weight considerably. I exercise 30 mins a day along with taking Proactol, a natural weight loss supplement that I saved money on at theweightlossplace.com Good luck and stay focused = )

Can you give me some weight loss tips? -

I m tired of being fat, it is affecting my life. It is not letting me live my life. Can you please give me some tips to help me lose weight?

Hi,I was having the same problem about a year back .. I was quite fat and I feel tired all the time and I sweat a lot even when I was not doing anything much .. I picked up some diet books and tried to control my calorie intake but that made it worse because I will feel very restless throughout the day .. About six months back, I read about weight loss hypnosis programs and found one good one around our area. Wow.. it did have an impact on me .. I was working with the weight loss therapist where she taught me hypnosis techniques to help me lose weight ... No .. it didn t come off automatically .. however, I find that after going to hypnosis sessions, I can pretty much get motivated about going to gym and exercise and I tend to get full pretty fast even when I am eating less then previously.I lost quite some weight ! and feel energetic ! The one tip I can give you about losing weight is, it doesn t really matter what diet or exercise program you take up. Most importantly, you have to be motivated to follow through your routines. It may not make you lose weight immediately but if you keep working on it, with time and determination, you can lose weight ! Weight loss hypnosis helped me in drumming up my motivation and gave me fixed weight loss goals to aim for .. I still go for my weight loss hypnosis sessions though .. because I find that as time goes by, it is subconsciously helping me to eat less and exercise more .. without forcing myself ! You can check out this website below and see if weight loss hypnosis is right for you.

Here are some dietary tips for weight loss:--Switch to Low-Fat or No-Fat Dairy Products--Substitute Sugar for sugar free version diet--Choose Low-Fat Desserts-if you love desserts just go for low-fat--Not Oiling the Salad--Eliminating the High-Fat Ingredientand exercise regularly

lately i have been losing wight by eating good healthy food and dancing this is a good work out you can lose weight fast so get your groove on

Getting sick is sure way to loose weight, then maintence the loss weight

What are some good weight loss tips for me? -

I got on my big sisters e-mail, and im 11. I weigh 106 lbs, and I think im 4 11 or 4 9. Im going to middle school, and I NEED to be fit. What can I do??

to be honest the best way is not to go on a diet as ive tried them all and diet pills and they dont work lol but just change your diet and go swimming 4-5 times a week for about an hour each time it tones your tummy and all your body up wonderful too ! i lost 2 1/2 stone since may its great and i eat loads too im just eating the right foods but instead of swimming try aqua arobics its great and really fun ! great question goodluck !

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if you want to lose weight, do alot of running (cardiovascular) exersizes. dont eat as much junk food and eat more fruits and vegetables(alot of it helps with digestion)

Don t eat root veg with carbs. potatoes, parsnips etc.or dairyeat brown bread exercise regularly keep off the beer