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    halli

    Ask:is there any free online weight loss programs or support groups-kind of like a weight watchers online FREE

    2006-08-02 10:27:19

    I just want someone or some program that will ask me what i ate and how much i weigh to help me lose weight. I would like to lose 40 -45 lbs

    Mike

    Answer:is there any free online weight loss programs or support groups-kind of like a weight watchers online FREE

    2006-08-03 19:17:48

    The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you???re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:
    *1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.
    Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
    Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.ht...
    Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/w...
    It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.
    Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/...
    http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/10...
    *2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
    Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid ???High Glycemic Load Carbs??? (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou...
    The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday:
    Food Pyramids:
    http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/P...
    http://www.mypyramid.gov/
    Antioxidant Superstars - Vegetables and Beans:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
    Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
    Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100...
    The Benefits of Protein:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/...
    Some Fats Are Good For You:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/...
    Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
    What You Should Eat Daily:
    http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli...
    Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy:
    http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli...
    *3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you're doing all exercises correctly.
    The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training:
    Exercise Prescription on the Net
    http://www.exrx.net/
    Starting an Exercise Program:
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Strength Training Basics:
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/...
    Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Exercise Errors:
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Getting a Flat Stomach:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/...
    Weight Lifting - Does Order Matter:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/...
    Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/...
    Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids:
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/...
    *4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.
    *5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is ???Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005???. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
    Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier.
    Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you have any questions and good luck!
    *Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    My 25 years of health research and experience.
    Source Links:
    Calorie Calculators:
    http://www.nutritiondata.com/
    http://www.calorieking.com/foods/
    Calculate Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): http://health.discovery.com/tools/calcul...
    Physical Activity Calorie Calculators:
    http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/jump...
    http://www.weightlossresource.com/tools/...
    Calculate Calorie Requirements:
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Free Online Diet and Fitness Calculators:
    http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
    http://sparkpeople.com/
    http://www.fitday.com/
    Body Weight Calculators:
    http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.ht...
    http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/w...
    Glycemic Index and GI Database Website: http://www.glycemicindex.com/
    Harvard School of Public Health Article on Carbohydrates:
    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou...
    MayoClinic Article on Water:
    http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/NU/002...
    Food Pyramids:
    http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/P...
    http://www.mypyramid.gov/
    Foods to Eat:
    Antioxidant Superstars - Vegetables and Beans
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
    Antioxidant Loaded Fruits
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
    Good Carbs Mean Better Weight
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100...
    The Benefits of Protein
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/...
    Some Fats Are Good For You
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/...
    Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104...
    What You Should Eat Daily
    http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli...
    Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy
    http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli...
    Certified Trainers:
    http://www.acsm.org//AM/Template.cfm?Sec...
    http://www.nsca-lift.org/
    http://www.acefitness.org/
    http://www.nasm.org/
    Cardiovascular, Core, and Strength Training:
    Exercise Prescription on the Net:
    http://www.exrx.net/
    Starting an Exercise Program
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Strength Training Basics
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Cardiovascular Machine Workouts
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/...
    Understanding Your Training Heart Rate
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Exercise Errors
    http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/...
    Getting a Flat Stomach
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/...
    Weight Lifting - Does Order Matter
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/...
    Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/...
    Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids
    http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/...
    Sleep Website: http://sleepfoundation.org/
    Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005:
    http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/foodgu...
    Realage Website: http://www.realage.com/
    AirNow Website: http://airnow.gov/
    Indoor Air Purifier Ratings: http://www.air-purifier-power.com/top-10...
    Justin P

    Answer:is there any free online weight loss programs or support groups-kind of like a weight watchers online FREE

    2006-08-02 11:46:42

    www.slim-fast.com has a great website and you don't have to buy the products or pay anything. I love it!

    pretty7

    Answer:is there any free online weight loss programs or support groups-kind of like a weight watchers online FREE

    2006-08-06 06:44:33

    hi
    well this link sure did help me with the right information and proceedures so here goes,
    If you are serious about losing weight, the calories in the food you eat should be less than the energy you use. You will have to increase your metabolic rate now, and plan your diet carefully.
    Formulate your own weight loss plan and you will lose weight faster. More details available at http://tinyurl.com/m7ckx
    so good luck with it

    been there done that
    blue_iz_...

    Answer:is there any free online weight loss programs or support groups-kind of like a weight watchers online FREE

    2006-08-02 11:50:50

    Yes, try http://www.sparkpeople.com You can journal what you ate, weigh in, journal your exercise, etc. There's also support forums and lots of articles. You can even have it prepare a weekly meal plan for you, if you want. And it's all free!

    loulu

    Answer:is there any free online weight loss programs or support groups-kind of like a weight watchers online FREE

    2006-08-02 11:01:43

    www.calorie-count.com
    Try this website. It will ask your current weight, and you can pick a goal date. It will then tell you how many calories, based on activity level, you should consume daily to meet your goal. There is an activity log and a food log that assist with this. I just started using it yesterday. I have always heard that documenting what you eat is the best way to see how it all adds up....every lick of the spoon, every grape, every sip of Coke...it all adds up and this site works great to let you know what's going on! Good luck!

    any free online weight loss programs support groups-kind of like weight watchers online FREE