How to lose weight really quick? -

I want to lose weight in three months as of today. (10-23-08)Please send me a complete diet of how and what to eat every day.Don t give me any workout and eat healthy .I don t know what to eat and how to workout!Please be specific. (:I will give you as many points as you please if you answer this the way I ask.

Well what I would do is eat healthier and exercise. Eat just a small portion of junk food and work out. Also make a plan. If you want to lose weight just walk away from fatty foods. Go to the gym.I HOPE THIS HELPED !Sincerely, Judy

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Hey there s this program that if you do it right you can lose 9 pounds every 11 days! I personally have not tried it, but my friend has and she said that it worked she lost 6-8 pounds every 11 days. Just take a look!Hope it helps!Hey there s this program that if you do it right you can lose 9 pounds every 11 days! I personally have not tried it, but my friend has and she said that it worked she lost 6-8 pounds every 11 days. Just take a look!Hope it helps!http://tinyurl.com/5puswl

run....use a treadmill...lift weights if you want muscle.i am not overweight and i dont look like it, but i want to turn my fat into muscle. basically...i m drinking warter when i m hungry...bringing my own lunch to school(school lunches are so unhealthy) the drinking water if you are hungry idea is really good. but remember no junk food!!!!! fruits and veggies!!

When your hungry dont eat junk food just drink ALOT of water. Eat your regular meals but eat less porportions. And drinking all that water will help you not be as hungry.Hope that helps. E-mail me if you need any more help (:

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become allergic to gluten (flour). I lost 12 lbs in 8 days and then another 4 more in a week. It s all coming off in my mid section too. Life is grand!! Will be a size 2 by x-mas!!!

Drink A LOT of water ... laxatives!

There s only ONE WAY to lose fat - and that is to create a calorie deficit. However, there are two ways to create a calorie deficit - one is to decrease your food intake so you are eating less than you burn, the other is to increase your exercise and activity so you are burning more than you eat.Of the two ways to create a calorie deficit, burning the fat is far superior to starving it. You see, cutting calories too much causes weight loss at first, but it also causes muscle loss and it eventually leads to a decrease in metabolism, so the weight loss stops. This is very common on conventional diets, right? You lose weight in the beginning, but then you hit a plateau that you just can t break through. Cutting calories even more at this point only digs you even into a deeper metabolic hole. Eating more of the right foods (up to a certain point) actually increases your metabolic heat like putting wood on a fire. Food is energy; food is fuel, and it produces (metabolic) heat.Exercise burns calories and creates a calorie deficit, but the real advantage of exercise over diet is that exercise increases your metabolism, dieting slows it down. Exercise also has major health benefits, while starvation can only create health problems.So if you eat more (healthy foods) and exercise more, you get a double increase in metabolism. If you eat less and exercise less you get a double decrease in metabolism. That makes complete sense doesn t it?The IDEAL exercise program for fat loss has a combination of cardiovascular (aerobic) training and strength training. But ultimately, you re not likely to stick with exercise long term unless you choose activities you enjoy - so pick something you enjoy, even if it doesn t follow the guidelines of traditional fat loss programs. It s better to do something than nothing, and all exercise counts.Some people may have orthopedic problems which limit the type of exercise they can do. But nearly everyone can walk. So if you can walk, then walk. And almost everyone can do some type of strength training. Instead of focusing on what you can t do or what you don t like to do, direct your attention to what you CAN do and what you would like to do.Maybe you don t like being couped up inside all the time. Maybe you d prefer hiking or jogging outside. Or maybe boxing or martial arts sounds cool to you. Maybe you like basketball or tennis. Maybe you d enjoy classes, or yoga or pilates. Your options are nearly unlimited, but you have to do something or your body will begin to deteriorate.As you increase your lean muscle mass, you ll also get a permanent increase in your resting metabolic rate. Muscle is what drives your metabolism, keeps you young and makes you look more physically attractive. Others will notice how good you look, and you ll feel better about yourself too. Yes, you may lose weight from diet alone, but you re likely to end up a skinny fat person with a slow metabolism and very little lean body mass (not to mention, you ll probably gain back all the fat)Last, but not least, be careful what you say to yourself over and over because that tends to program your subconscious mind and create your self image. If you ve been repeating to yourself for years, I m not big on exercise or I m not an exercise person , that eventually becomes a part of your identity. You always tend to behave in alignment with your identity in order to stay true to yourself. Maybe when you look in the mirror after just a few weeks and see your body start to change you ll begin to like enjoy exercise a LOT. It can get addictive, you know. The endorphins that are released when you exercise are like opiates. Ever hear of runners HIGH? Ever hear of an exercise addict? What would YOU rather be hooked on? Forget about popping pills, Your body is the most exquisite pharmacy on the planet. Exercise is a better fat burner, health creator, energy producer and anti-depressant than any man-made drug will EVER be. Exercise can be fun and FEEL GOOD too.Human beings were meant to move. Bodies don t lose their function by being used too much and wearing out , they lose their function by not being used enough and rusting out. So if the positive benefits of exercise don t motivate you enough, then just picture yourself 10, 20 years from now and imagine what will happen to you if you DON T start exercising today.Check out my website, where I have reviewed the top weight loss products.http://www.my-linker.com/hop/weightlossr��I hope this is beneficial to you reaching your goals!

How to lose weight when you have a desk job, two kids, and no time? ADVICE PLEASE?!!! -

I want to lose some weight, mainly the baby weight I gained when I had my last baby, but I have a desk job that I sit at all day, until around 7 pm, then on my days off I m busy running errands, going to appointments, enrolling my kid for school, etc, etc. Is there any work out you can do for like 30 minutes a day, like three days a week, because the only time I can break free is my kids nap time in the afternoon.

Cut back on bad carbs (sugar,soda, white bread and white potatoes) and fried foods.You need to exercise even if it is thirty minutes and you could try Curves or any gym, maybe go for a walk.Drink a lot of water. Count your calories make sure that you eat more than a 1000 calories. Between 1200 to 1400 to lose weight. And eat every 3 to 4 hours. But since you are so busy you may need to have your meals prepare. Maybe try Jenny Craig, NutriSystem.

yes,,there s definitely work out taht you can do..try to go to the gym..or joggin when you have time,and another way to burn fat is eat every 3 or 4 hrs, this way you body can start to burn the fat faster...with exercise,,youwillbe able toreach your gaol

Do activities with the kids that will get you both tired.they ll go sleep earlier, more time for you.that more time can be spent doing sit ups?or let the kids copy your workout.whoever does the most by the time your done gets a treat (HEALTHY ONE!)

You could go for a 30 minute bike ride or run a day, plus, that s relaxing.Also cut out all junk food and especially soda. Cutting soda completely out of your diet will make you lose weight fast. Eat lots of veggies and fruits, too!

You could lift weights. A 1/2 hour of that will get you sweating and also get you more toned. You kids should also see you exercise if possible. Why not have them learn at an early age the importance of exercise? I do yoga and when my daughter was born I put out a blanket on the floor by my mat. She would always try to do the poses as well as she could. She actually still enjoys doing it with me. She is 4 now.Also only keep healthy snacks in your house-like carrots, yogurt, apples, cherries, grapes, bananas, strawberries, etc. Better for you and also better for your kids.

How to lose weight fast but in a healthy manner that i can try? -

i am a junior in high school, i m a little overweight. i want to especially lose weight on my thigh and my stomach. i am very busy with school so i need a way to lose weight effectively that it won t mess up my school and homework schedule.

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consume no less than 1200 calories/day and no more than 1500 calories/day. eat fruits, veggies, chicken, fish, nuts, low fat yogurt. drink a lot of water. do 20 mins of cardio at least 3 times a week. cut out all junk food and soda and sugary juices.

Dude same problem. But ive been researching something called Calorie shifting lately. Try googling that

How to lose weight without looking like your going on a diet? -

I need to know how to lose weight without looking I am dieting or anything. My mom won t let me lose any weight but I think I need to lose some weight. The thing is I don t want her to know I am dieting, so what is a good way to diet without her noting it?

Loosing weight fast is always an unhealthy thing.There are many diets who tell you that you can loose a lot of weight in no time. And it is working, but you are doing no good to your body. And there s also the Jojo-effect.The best thing to loose and hold a healthy weight is healthy food, less sugar, lots of drinking water, and sports.Diet has to begin in your head. And you already started to think about your nutrition. That s an important step. It is too easy just to make a magazine-diet for 2-3 weeks and loose some weight. But it will come back soon again. If you are over-thinking your nutrition and activity, you will have a constantly good result. Isn t that much better and healthier than a crash-diet ? - Healthy life every day! .com.Take care,:-)

The answer is academic... Don t Diet!Simply change your poor eating habits into healthy eating habits. You ve heard it all before:- Cut the fats (no fried foods)- Eat your vegetables- Cut out the sugar- Exercise- Drink more water and less sodaDo those things and you will lose weight and keep it off permanently. Unfortunately, the most important thing on that list is the exercise.Get more active and do it everyday and the weight will come off and stay off. Good Luck!AuralXhttp://RelationshipAdviceForMakingUp.com

Don t go on a diet. Make life-style changes. Start by making better choices of the foods you eat and eat less of them. Don t drink regular soda or too much diet soda. Learn to like water. Start exercising even if it is just joining a sport team at school. Walk more. Don t sit or lay around the house. Remember, to lose weight you have to take in less calories than you use. So less food and more exercise will get you slimmer and trimmer. Oh, before I forget. You also have to get 8 hours of sleep a night.Good Luck!

The best way to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight is through changing your eating habits and exercising regularly.1. Choose whole grains.2. Drink plenty of water.3. Choose lean meats and fish.4. Know the portion sizes for your calorie target.5. Limit fats to an average of 15 grams per meal.6. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible.7. Work out for no less that 45 minutes, 4-5 days a week.8. Select foods with less than 3 grams of fat per 100 calories.9. Choose pretzels, baked chips, fat-free popcorn instead of fries and chips.10. Avoid foods with partially hydrogenated oils, trans-fats and high-fructose corn syrup. 11. Choose cereal, bread, crackers or chips that contain 2 or more grams of fiber per 100 calories.12. Choose fat-free or low-fat variety of foods especially when it comes to dairy products (milk, cheese, and yogurt).

unless you are really skinny already, she shouldn t be stopping you from losing weight. you can just say you are going to be really healthy for the next month or whatever because you have noticed yourself feeling lethargic, tired and cranky (which is a result of poor diet). Cut out all junky foods and just say you re being healthy, don t say you are trying to lose weight.Surely she can t object to that?

well I could not agree more to the answers above. They pretty much summed up everything that you need to know. For me, If you want it to be like a secret then you need to work fast. BUT don t think about it too much, just continue on your diet, read books (i ll just give you a link below since it worked reaallly good for me) and then just act normal, like you re not getting into something or what not. The best of luck to you...

Diets are not the answer! Just limit your food intake. It s all about portion control. Is your mother really going to question when you start to eat vegetables and fruits?? Just tell her you re trying to be as healthy as you can. Stop drinking soda, or anything with excessive caffeine. Exercise, but don t over do it. Cardio is best. Walk around the block a few times. Enroll in a dance class. And always remember to drink enough water!

eat 3 meals a day, lower their quantity. do some sports, even if you don t want to go out, do it in your house.eat at least 2 fruits a day, and vegetablesNEVER EAT OUT!!!! ---- number 1 enemy of all weight problems

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How to lose weight and get toned the healthiest way? -

I don t really care anymore about how long it takes. I just want to take the healthiest rode. I don t even need to lose that much weight. I m already in average weight. I just need to get toned and healthier. So please give me any tips, advice, etc?

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Hi, I graduated high school at 240 pounds and at 5 foot 3 that made me about as round as I was tall. I was one of those overweight teenagers who ate anything and everything without any regard to the effects it was having on my own body. Therefore, I began the diet pills, which did not work; I ate the special diet foods and even began drinking diet beverages. None of this stuff worked for me, just as it does not work for millions of overweight people. Eating less did not work and I was not one to work out or even get up and do anything remotely related to exercise. I knew I would look silly and it would hurt. I never thought or really cared about the health effects this would have on me, back then. A year ago after a successful weight loss plan, now at 120 pounds, it is a major difference. I ve lost 30 pounds in the first month. The most significant change in my life is the amount of energy I now have and the way my clothes fit loosely. Everyone close to me and people I haven��t seen in a while are amazed and tell me that I look really good. This is a life changing experience for me although at first I was skeptical about the weight loss plan. Our own metabolism system play a vital part in controlling the amount of body fat burned in the process of providing energy to the body. Knowledge about our own metabolism function is the mother to all weight loss programs. With the knowledge you not only reduce your weight but able to maintain an ideal weight and living a healthy life.The weight loss program has proven to be effective in the short and long-term, without need to endure starvation and without any daily athletic workout. (But taking a light exercise every few days is highly recommended). Best of all you can eat what you most enjoyed without gaining any weight The weight loss program is affordable by all and do not need to pay a monthly fees to use it. In contrast to diet pills regime where you need to buy it on a regular basis and you will gain more weight when you stop taking it.The success has inspired me to help others and i am sure you won t be disappointed. Get your free Top Fat Loss Tips and discover how you can become noticeably thinner in 15 days by eating in a way you ll actually enjoy.

Hi!I have found a great blog with a story of a woman who lost weight in a healthy and easy way. It was an eye-opener for me. I��ve tried it and I must admit that the results amazed me. I lost more than 30 pounds so far and I feel better than ever.So, what is this diet about? Well, it teaches you how to stay healthy while losing weight. It is so easy when you know how to do it, and in a long run it shows much better results, because after other diets I��ve tried earlyer you just get that fat back. The thing is, you have to eat a few times a day, not starve. Because when you are not eating, your body stores fat and it is much harder to lose weight. When you eat, and you know what and when and how, your body will know that there is food around so it won��t store fat �C it will burn it!Here are some hints from Betty��sblog:1.The diet creates meal plans and recipes just for you. 2.You are able to eat a few times a day, which means that you are not starving yourself! 3.The diet is based upon calorie shifting and shows you what you are doing wrong. Betty Winter in her blog explains it all.4.What is most important, you are able to buy all the food in a local store. There is no need for some expensive fancy food that promises miracles, but does nothing at all. 5.It teaches you how to lose bad eating.As i told you, this diet is an eye-opener and it works. With the proper guidance all the way through the diet, it is so easy and you can do it too. It can all be found online, as Betty describes.So, if you wish to learn more about this easy healthy diet check the blog, it��s in my source. Good luck!

Hang a mirror opposite your seat at the table. One study found that eating in front of mirrors slashed the amount people ate by nearly one-third. Seems having to look yourself in the eye reflects back some of your own inner standards and goals, and reminds you of why you re trying to lose weight in the first place.

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The most important thing is consistency- set goals and rules that you know you can stick to forever. Eg. exercise at least three or four times a week, eat three serves of fruit and five per day, cut back on sugar and refined carbs, etc. Fad diets may give you fast weight loss but it will not be lasting and it will make you flabbier, not toned, in the long run. Good luck!

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If you want to lose weight and get toned then cardio is your best friend. I suggest the main cardio you do should be running or jogging since they are one of the most effective. If you are also wanting to tone your abs, I suggest you do these sit up/crunch variationshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojz87V7PZhEThey may look silly but they work =]

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The key is in doing many things right. Each one adds to your desired outcome. Eat properly, drink lots of water are all great and you should follow them but ask yourself if you are doing anything that does not contribute to your health e.g staying up late regularly, smoking or passive smoking.Every little thing will add up to your wellness so make chunks in every possible way!

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Clean your closet of the fat clothes. Once you ve reached your target weight, throw out or give away every piece of clothing that doesn t fit. The idea of having to buy a whole new wardrobe if you gain the weight back will serve as a strong incentive to maintain your new figure.

Excess weight or obesity is by far the number one health concern in this country. Sixty percent of Americans are either overweight or obese, including over 20 percent of teenagers. All are at risk for serious physical and emotional health problems.

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They tested calorie restricted diets,But Atkins said eat meat and fry it,The only one that works is vegan,And I lost 50 pounds with no saggin.

How to lose weight fast and easy for a 15 year old?? -

im 15 years old and currently 9.5 stone, i have a bit of a jelly belly which im trying to tone up but i know i need to lose some weight in order to acheive a nice flatter belly.can anybody give me some easy exercises and a diet plan to follow i want to lose 6 pounds healthily.answers much appreciated

I m 15 also, and I lost some weight, so I can help.You just have to take it one day at a time, and don t give up! It takes a while to lose weight, but in the end, it s worth it. Trust me, if losing weight was easy, we d all be thin. You re going to have to be committed to this goal.DO NOT starve yourself by going on a crash diet. It doesn t work, believe me! Sure, you lose weight, but you also lose hair and your ability to have kids in the future. Then once you do actually eat something, it turns directly to FAT because your body is trying desperately to store excess calories food for energy because it thinks that its starving - And you end up gaining everything you lost, and then some!Try eating more fruits and veggies in place of other fatty meals, like junk food, cookies, or high calorie meals. Like most people (I m guilty sometimes!), you ve probably brainwashed yourself into thinking that fast food tastes better than healthy food, but that s not entirely true! Try eating more grapes, clemintines, apples chunks in vanilla yogurt (good for sweet cravings!), blueberries, hummus (it sounds gross but it s really not, especially with Wheat Thins or Food Should Taste Good brand whole grain chips! I personally like garden vegetable or tomato flavored), granola, low-fat yogurt, low-fat string cheese, LITE brand whole wheat bread, 100 - calorie popcorn / kettle corn bags, steamed broccoli with a buttery garlic sauce, microwavable veggies etc. I also snack on South Beach Diet oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, they re good AND pretty healthy! And eat SLOWLY. Take one bite at a time, chew completely, then take another bite. If you eat slower, you ll become fuller quicker, and you won t overeat. Drink a glass of water before each meal - You ll feel fuller faster and won t overindulge. Try to spread your meals out so that you re eating 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day - It keeps your metabolism up to speed. Try bringing a sandwich or a bag of fruits with you to class, or eat in between classes at your locker.Incorporate more exercise into your daily life. Take the dog for a 20 minute walk, do jumping jacks while watching TV, do laps around the block, or the house for that matter. Don t let yourself sit down for too long. If you can, get a gym membership. I use an elliptical for 30 minutes 5-6 times a week and it works great for me.And don t eat out of boredom! It s a nasty habit to break, TRUST ME. Whenever you feel like eating, watch a movie with no commercial breaks so you don t have time to get up, call a friend, read a book or magazine, or get out of the house, away from the food. And don t DIET . Because the moment you go off your diet , you ll regain the all the weight you lost quickly, believe me. Instead, make healthy living choices. I recently lost weight, about 20 lbs, and what really helped for me was planning my meals. I planned when and what I was going to eat, and made sure the calorie count was 1400. But never go under 1200! For your height and weight, I d say eat 1500-1600 calories a day. Whatever you do, don t let yourself stray from your plan. Write it all down or type it out and leave it up on your computer so you don t forget, that s what I do.You ll never get to your ideal body by eating crap food and sitting around, no matter how much you want it to happen. It takes dedication to get the body you want! Make it like a game. How much weight can I lose? Prove it to yourself you DO have the willpower to get what you want. But allow yourself a cheat day every now and then. Life is too short! If you restrict your body of all the good foods , you will one day EXPLODE and eat everything in sight. Trust me!One more thing: Once you do become thinner, DON T think you can eat whatever you want now! You ll regain all the weight back, which is absolutely mortifying, especially after all the hard work to lose it.Good luck! Hope that helps (:OH, and sitting up straight burns more calories than slouching. Try it! Any more questions, email me (:

Eat 6 searvings of fruits and vegetables a day (An apple or a carrot counts as 1 serving)Do 2 sets of 20-30 sit ups ( more or less if it s okay with you)2 sets of 10 pushups ( morfe or less if it s okay with you)Stay away from dunk food and fried stuff. Have healthy meals.Try to stay outside, it s good for your mind, body, and inner-self.Hope I helped!

cut back on juice and pop and walk more. If you eat a lot of snacks cut back or don t eat them. eat at least 4-5 small meals a day or breakfast, lunch, dinner and healthy stuff like fruit veggies and whole grains(stuff like rice cakes) for snack. do some sit ups to target your belly.

Tip 2: Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibers, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your stomach fast so you feel full earlier. They are also low in calories and helps to keep your calorie count low. Tip 3: Watch for Portion Size One serving of pasta means 1/2 cup of cooked pasta. However, most restaurants serve a pasta dish with 4 servings of pasta!!! You do not need to finish and clean off the plate every time. You can simply ask to take home the leftover. Tip 4: Do not Skip Meals Eating small frequent meals help to balance your calorie intake throughout the day and also keeps your blood sugar level balanced. Instead of eating 3 big meals, try to eat 5 - 6 smaller meals throughout the day. Tip 5: Go for wholesome fresh foods If possible, purchase fresh foods and avoid package (processed) and convenient foods such as fast food. Packaged and convenient foods are often higher in sodium and fat content. Many people we spoke to are amazed that they can easily lose weight by packing a home-cooked lunch to work instead of eating out. Tip 6: Don t be overly-restrictive Everyone has his or her favorite treats. Simply allow yourself a little indulgence, but watch out for the frequency and the quantity. Having a small treat once in a while can be rewarding to your weight loss experience. Cutting too much of your favorite treats usually lead to an early relapse. Tip 7: Understand Food Claims and Labels A product labelled with a fat-free claim does not mean that it is low in calories. Similarly a product labelled as low-sugar or low-carb does not mean it is low in fat or calories. Always read the nutrition label on the packaging. Tip 8: Watch for the sugary drinks Juices, pop, cream sugar in your coffee or tea all add up. Opt for drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. In addition to providing hydration to your body, it will also help you feel full. Tip 9: Keep a food journal Keeping a food journal helps you pin point your eating pattern and will enable you to easily modify it. If possible, have your Registered Dietitian review your journal. Tip 10: Exercise, period Most authorities recommend 30 - 60 minutes of physical activity a day to stay healthy. Also try adding weight-bearing exercises at least 2 times a week. This will help burn some of the unwanted calories.