How much weight have you lost and how did you do it? How long did it take? -

I am NOT asking how to lose weight... I just would really like to hear some nice and motivational stories from real people and their actual experiences. I understand that in general you need to eat healthy and exercise daily to achieve actual weight loss. :o)Just any experiences from people would really be nice to read.

i was 171lbs last spring and i currently weigh 130lbs so i ve lost about 40lbs. it took me only 3-4 months because weight falls off me quickly and i have kept it off for a year. in order to lose weight i ate the same breakfast everyday and kept my calories to about 1500 and swam for 1 hour everyday. once a week i would give myself the taco bell or pizza whatever it was i wanted and eat whatever i wanted for that one day. i am now a size 2 and i feel happy with the way i feel and look and i think my boyfriend does too :D

after my first pregnancy i gain 30lbs, i tried to loss weight through exercise after that but i was successfully to loss weight of just 2 lbs after doing hard exercises.so i was disappointed on this stage, then one of my friend suggest me http://www.cleanserevolution.com/ ISagenix first i used isagenix 9 day program and loss almost 7lbs now a day i am trying isagenix 30 day program its really working for me and i hope i will become on the same weight where i was before pregnancy

my mom used to weight like 220 and now shes 130 and she s 42 but she looks 31 and it makes her look younger and it took her like 7 months she did it the healthy way but there was a time where she became obsessed with loosing weight and wouldnt eat anything but i snitched on her with her doctor and she reached to 110 and now shes healthy and looks alive.:)

I cut out processed carbs: White flour, white rice etc. Stayed far away from enriched foods. I started eating whole grains and whole wheat, lots of fruit and veggies. I stuck to a 1200 cal a day diet. Some may say that s low, but it works out for me. I cut out high fat foods of course, 26g maximum of fat daily. I walked/ran on a treadmill for 30min, 6 days a week, did free weight exercises 5days a week.I lost about 30lbs in 4 months. I only have about 10-15 more to go.

ive been on a diet for just 3 weeks and ive lost 10 pounds so far:) im a 17 year old girl and overweight and ive been eating really well and doing 30 mins cardio daily. its actually changed me into a whole different person, like im so much stronger already and i feel great:) i hope to lose 30 more pounds to be a perfect weight

Im 13 and perfectly healthy but my mom.....My mom has been big boned all of her life and about 3 years ago she was 300+ lbs. she realized she needed to workout. Then she joined Weight Watchers. Since then she has been seeing her weight watchers consultant and with her my mom had lost a whopping 230 and now she looks like she is 30 when she is 50. I am so proud of her. I ? MY MOMMY

About 30 lbs, within a year, i just made sure i walk through out the day more then used to, just running every day errands. and food wise i ate what ever i wanted but tried to reduce portions

Eat less and exercise daily.

I have lost 50 lbs of fat and gained some lbs in muscle. I was pretty over weight and out of shape. Now I am pretty fit and have a four pack - still working on the bottom 2 =).1. I drink Only* water, coffee, low fat milk, and sugar free tea.I avoid all soda s and juices which are full of calories and sugar.2. The only meats I eat are chicken and fish (grilled, NOT fried)chicken and fish are filled with protein and good* fats Low on badfats. I avoid beef and steaks which have a lot of saturated fat3. I eat only whole grains - whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, whole grain cereal, etc. whole grains are a great source of fiber andlow in bad carbs. I avoid all white breads and pastas which are filled with empty carbs and usually store as fat4. I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables with every meal.5. I lift weights 2-3 times a week. lifting weights builds muscle - -muscle burns fat. the more muscle you gain the more calories youburn throughout the day.I Also, (I know it sucks) cut out all the junk food - potato chips, candy, cakes, ice cream, etc, etc.And, I stay pretty active - taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking the dog, doing lawn work, I ride a bike to work, clean house, play with my daughter, etc...I stay active, workout, and eat healthy - the best way (maybe only* way) to go

If I go on salad for one week, will this help me lose weight? -

I read a question on YA! and the ysaid: Salad is your best friend. One week of salad and you ll lose weight fast. I want to try it but will it really work?If I just eat salad for lunch and dinner (but a proper breakfast) for one week, will I see results? I will also eat fruits and have a few snacks - I m not trying to starve myself.

Exercise. Salad by itself is pointless.Athletes consume thousands of calories and aren t fat!

salad is a good source for the first two weeks, but you definitely need the protein as well. technically you are suppose to have 3 balanced meals a day, a long with 3 small snacks inbetween meals. fruits and veggies are great sources for snacks, but you always want to balance it with fiber grains. too much of certain things may make you gain more then what you want. especially with grains, since they are carbs they tend to build up quick, and some are harder to digest then others. fruits and some veggies have a lot of natural sugars in them, so they can be super good for you but there are a lot of sugars packed in other foods too. and of course protein, all meats are carb free but they are sometimes high in fat, which if you are a bodybuilder or an athlete, its beneficial; because you work it off quickly and build muscle faster. but all athletes have to balance their diet too. so everything can be a catch 22, you just have to make sure you balance everything you eat. you can have just about anything you want, but serving sizes make a huge difference and having certain amount of things all the time.

everyone need slim when they are fat. There are many solutions to change these but it is so difficult or easy depend on you and your understanding. Most of people always think that they will lose weight when they eat a little. They all get success but just the short time only. The best way, you should to go to see doctor and get his/ her consulting; then prepare your nutrition regularly. first, how many calories of meats, of vegetable, etc you eat per week. Second, cut down some food which has more sugar, bur, or cholesterol. Third, prepare the schedule for your exercise. Thanks!

well if you go on a diet you have to go of a diet so don t do anything to drastic beucase all the weight will come back on again. And also make sure you eat atleast 1200 calories a day becuase if you don t you will screw up your motaolism.

No cheese, olives, avocado, or croutons and light oil dressing and yes, you ll lose weight. Put on nuts, too.

It will give you some temporary weight loss, but it will all come back in the form of fat.

How do i lose weight fast? -

decrease your caloric intake and exercise. make sure you drink plenty of water, at least 8 glasses a day. always consult a physician before a diet or exercise. good luck

You might think about trying The Movie Star Diet. I lost 50 pounds with it after only five months, and I couldn t be happier. I ve tried a lot of different diets (Atkins, South Beach, and Weight Watchers, etc.) and none of them worked anywhere near as well as this one. It s definitely worth a shot if you really want to see a difference in a short time.

umm cut down your food in take but don t starve yourself that only leads to more things going wrong

Very simple cut down u any part of body and let to bleed in some moments either u will die or become slim and smart...after then if u remain alive..go to Doctor and make some bandages..ALL that SIMPLE..chaoo

exercise...duh

If you skip meals or eat less, your body will store food with it thinking it wont be fed as often. So, don t do that. Ok?

it is not good to lose weight very fast(i m not suppose to tell ...)it is not at all good.......i m using elliptical trainer .....and now my tummy is just flattening (i burn atleast 500 calories a day..)......my calorie intake is only from 1200 to 1500 from monday to saturday .... and on sunday i cheat.....i eat every thing what i want...but not cheese....good luck!!!!

how fast is fast ? and under what conditions?i quit a med that was making me gain weight, and my doctor put me on a couple of meds wtih the side effect of weight loss. then i joined weight watchers and the gym. i lost 30lbs in 3 months.

Stupid Americans... Always looking for the easy way out.

How Do You Lose Weight Really Quickly? -

I need to drop a lot of weight before summer, Its February now. How do I lose weight fast without hurting my body or without having to break down and eat something? I ve been on diets but they never seem to work no matter how long I can last and how committed I am. Please help!

Liposuction????All the best!Cheers!ST

exercise hard. get that heart rate up every day.eat more often smaller amounts. get that metabolism kicked in.cut out all trans fats, lower sat fatslimit sugar and starchREV makes a good supplement for dietingAnd stay away from stress!!!!!! this is the big one that s not so easy. it not only increases belly fat, but also keeps you from your dieting and exercise

No flour, no sugar. And I mean NO flour..not even whole wheat stuff.Nothing with sugar or corn syrup in it. Drink lots of water and work out 3-4 times a week...1/2 hour of aerobic exercise (even walking in place will work) and 1/2 hour of weight training...the pounds will MELT off of you!

how i lost weight quickly was just eating dinner everyday (no breakfast..no lunch)..and mabey a lil snack..but thats it..and just water to drink..thats really the only way is to starve yourself a lil bit..but youll get used to it..and youll feel great and look great :)

best way it to have fruit and or cerial (red top milk) ,for breakfast, and salad or veg for dinner and teawith the veg eat healthy things with it like fish or plain chickenand with the salad tuna is nice , boil eggs , pasta that kind of thing, a handy thing to do is portion loads of fruit salads in food bags in the fridge it will only take you half an hour to prepare and if you do loads it will last about 3-4 days when you feel nibbley just have a portion, and drink loads and loads of water especialy at meal times fruit juice in the morning,go power walking it doesent make you dead tied but its realy good for you, walk as fast as you can in the last 15 mins and thats when the most fat burnsgood luck

Everything everyone else has said...and stop eating rice.Stop eating rice and carbohydrates and when you cook, use less oil, butter, margerine, etc. Replace you oil with vegetable shortening...Surviving on dinner isnt possible, so dont have dinner but lunch and breakfast(if you have time). For lunch eat light - pasta, vegetables etc.Breakfast eat quite some - sausage, eggs, bread etc.

start it now n keep runnig untill u loose ur weight

No carbs. Have you tried to lose weight before? Some people can t lose weight no matter what. That could be the result of hypothyriodism. Inflammation of the thyroid or a deficiency in iodine causes the condition called hypothyroidism. The thyroid hormones become under secreted or are not secreted at all with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism symptoms include fatigue, slowed heart and respiratory rate, cold intolerance, and weight gain. If you notice those, you should consult a doctor. A simple blood work will do.

stop eating too much junk and exersize daily for at least 45 minutes

Eat what you usually do, but in smaller portions. Then, run till you drop 5 days every week. The key to losing fat is cardio. If it s difficult to stick to a diet, than exercise has to become your thing. Just make sure you re including fruits and veggies and drink pleanty of water.The soreness until you get used to it is motivation in that you know you re pushing your body, and soon enough you ll see results.Good luck with whatever you do!

all u have to do is eat salad. eat nothing but salad. no salad dressing. exercise for 3 hours everyday and ur pounds will melt off.no i am just joking do this.If you want to lose weight and keep it off try eliminating sugar, beef and fried foods from your diet. Eat only poultry or fish that is baked or grilled in small portions. Eat a balanced diet that includes only complex carbs such as whole grains and brown rice. Eat green vegetables and fruits 5 times per day. Exercise regularly including 3 days of 30 minute cardiovascular exercise and 3 days of strength and flexibility training per week. Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day.Breakfast - sandwich - 2 slices of light bread (I like a light italian you can find everywhere), a little light mayo, egg made from egg beaters, and some lettuce.3. 2 meals - each with 2 slices of light bread and some healthy choice TV dinners or similar. These aren the TV divvers we got as kids - these taste good. Don t butter the bread, etc. - just salt and pepper the food as desired. I usually soak up the gravy, etc. with the bread.4. Snacks - you an have another egg sandwich like above. The rest start with a light ranch dressing - compare bottles - some entire bottles have on 750 calories for the bottle, so unless you plan to dring it, it won t add many calories to you diet. Have this with as much celery as you want (I dip the celery into the dressing because I don t like the taste of celery), or pick up some pre-made salads making sure to compare calories and have 1 or 2 salads a day, or have as much iceberg lettuse as you want.5- Drinks - all the water, diet soda, diet cool aid, or Crystal Light you want. Make sure to drink a lot of fluids - normally a lot of your water comes from the food you eat, so you need another source since you aren t eating as much.6- track - pick the same time every day to weigh yourself. I usually do it just before getting into the shower each morning (which is when I am the lightest). Your weight naturally varies a lot throughout the day, so checking at the same time each day is important to be able to track it correctly.also try to exercise everyday. good lucki am doing this now i am trying to lose 20 pounds before summer too. good luck.

I really need to lose weight. Fast!!!!!!? -

I am seriously thinking about not eating for a week and eating only cheerios and water. i cant ever lose a pound. And its getting me frustrated. I exercise Everyday and I don t eat sugary foods. But I cant lose Weight i have to throw up atleast twice a week from now on. I even gained 3 lbs. in one day!!1

Weight loss is an overall process and there are no magic answers. Pay no attention to weight loss supplements and pills and all the latest fads. You need to think about many factors but most of them are related to issues we ve known about for a very long time. 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. Vary your routines. Don t eat the same number of calories every day (vary your calories from 1400 a day to 1900 or 2000 some days), eat a variety of foods, and do different kinds and amounts of exercise. You will lose weight much more efficiently if you mix things up from time to time so that your body doesn t adjust to any one routine.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.

no eating after 6pmgo to sleep before 930pmeat tuna, wild rice and broccoli for breakfast lunch and supper for a week.eat celery in betweenDrink lots of water 8 glasses per day.no milk, no juice, no coffee no tea.run around the block until you are tired.DO NOT SKIP MEALS.Your body will think it s starving a go into Store Everything And Make Fat mode.

Check out http://dstudios.net/dropthepounds-loseweight.phpThey have great articles on losing weight by exercising, a list of good foods to eat, and even an article on gaining muscle weight.

I need to lose weight fast and i cant be bothered to wait ages for the results, is a 500 calorie diet any good? -

im 5foot3 n i need to lose weight cus am 12 stone n im sick of waiting n i wanna lose this lard quick but is a 500 calorie diet okay for my health for 8 weak s or do u think 800 calorie is more suitable?..please answer, and also if i was to go on the diet how much weight would i lose in 8weaks?

Try cutting your leg off that s pretty quick or more simpler don t eat as much!

No. The quickest way to lose weight is to eat 500 calories a day less than what you need for maintenance (ex: someone on a 2000 calorie diet has 1500 instead). Eating less than 1200 calories only puts your body in starvation mode where it actually slows your metabolism down!

no - you will starve and make yourself ill, your body will start breaking down muscle instead of fat, you ll become weak and feel awful, you can lose a significant amount of weight in 8 weeks just by cutting down your intake of fatty and sugary foods and increasing your exercise regimen. you should aim to eat around 1200-1500 calories per day - a good balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids, 30 mins of aerobic exercise at least 5 times a week - something that gets your heart beating fast, makes you sweat and gets you out of breathplease don t starve yourself - you will lose some weight at 500 calories per day but when you return to eating normal you will pile it all back on and probably more, and if you don t return to eating normal, you will become ill, your skin will suffer, your likely to grow more hair all over your body and your teeth will suffer.

1) 500 calories a day? VERY unhealthy2) losing too much too quick? VERY unhealthyIf you want to lose weight healthily and keep it off, then you need to lose it gradually. A healthy, balanced diet and some exercise should get you there. If you go on a crash diet like that, the weight will most likely come right back, and that yoyoing won t do you any good. Don t set unrealistic goals for yourself, b/c if you aren t able to meet them, you re only going to make it harder on yourself.

you should try a meal replacement diet, such as the cambridge diet, you can lose about a stone a month. If your gonna do a 500 cal diet, be careful as u will get ever so weak.

Im also 5ft 3 :DAnyway, dont take it too far and you should consault a doctor first before any major dieting.

I have started this Diet (lifestyle change) in the middle of November at 140lbs, and now at 117lbsA DIET IS WHAT YOU EAT....there for we are all on a diet....THINK LIFESTYLE CHANGEYou got the change the way you think and feel about foodTRY THIS, and stick to it.The first 3-4 weeks are the hardest until your body adjusts to the change.Results will be in about the same timeFruits and VeggiesEat more plants and keep away from stuff that was made in plants.Don t eat anything that comes in a can, box or package.........THEY HAVE ADDITIVES IN THEM THAT MAKE YOU ADDICTED TO THE FOOD.....If man made it, don t eat itNO white BREAD or SUGARNO PIZZA, I am in the pizza business, and it is not good for you, very high in FAT and CaloriesNO FRIED FOOD...Stay away from FAST FOODNO POP, SODA or FIZZY DRINKSWalk your dog, or walk a friends dogDon t think of it as a diet, but think of it as a lifestyle changeI have lost 20.5 pounds in 2 months, drink lots of water. I usually eat a meal of what ever I want once a week....controlled portion....this really works.........Write down every thing you eattake a multivitamin at night

if its fast u want this is the stuff i use it and its free .wicked

500 calories a day will cause almost irreparable damage to your internal organs as you re effectively malnourished. A previous answer was not far off the mark when they said you need 1200 calories just to stay alive. 1200 is about right if you intend to actually wake up and walk around, 800 will just keep your body alive and your internal organs functioning.A better plan is to keep your calorie intake more healthy at around 1500-1800 and exercise instead. The exercise will build toned muscle tissue which is an active tissue i.e. it burns calories even when it s resting, which will increase your metabolism way more than just starving yourself. Quite correctly, your body will think you re starving and hold on to any calories you do eat so your fat stores will be the last thing to go.I trained like crazy for a competition a few years ago and i was eating 5000 calories a day and exercising for 3 hours a day. I was losing 2-3lbs a week of pure bodyfat. This is extreme and not to be recommended, but the principle is the same.Stick to healthy whole foods - not vegetarian - and cut out the junk and sugars. Drink chilled water instead of soda s (your body has to burn calories to heat the water up inside you). Drink black coffee without sugar (if you can) as the caffeine will increase your metabolism. Exercise before you have breakfast as this will burn more fat than doing it afterwards.Don t bother with the fad diets. All they do is malnourish you in a way you don t feel empty. There is no magic pill but the fatburner supplements do help if they re used with exercise and healthy diet.

weeeeeeeeell..your body NEEDs 1200 calories to properly function, so eat 1200 calories and do cardio for a while (usually 30 min of cardio burns 200-300 calories)yes, you need to eat to lose weight. if you dont your body will begin to save every calorie it can...so you would lose weight but when you eat normally it would come back faster than it came off :]

How to lose weight fast!? -

How to lose weight fast! in 4 months about 30-40 kgs s

You can stay away from Carbs and Sugar and processed foods and ya... no fruits so basically do the South Beach Diet.. phase one; you eat meat, vegetables but no peas, carrots or corn. Everything that is white you can t have. I ve shed 14 pds in 8 wks.

I lost weight by eating every 2-3 hours. Every meal is 50-75 grams of lean meat or protien and 50 grams of good carbohydrates. Sleep 8 hours, but wake up after 4 to eat. Don t add exercise until the second or third week. That s when you ll get an energy rush! If you re out of shape try walking at first or any extra movement you can do. I lost 25 pounds the first month. I don t know what that is in kilograms of hand, but I think it s more than your goal. And good luck!