One of my good friends is trying to lose weight. I'm worried about her, because I think she is doing it in an unhealthy way. She skips meals and takes diet pills. I've suggested that she burn more calories than she takes in and toss out the diet pills, but she claims she doesn't have time for exercise. I'm very worried. Does anyone have any healthy ideas I could suggest to her? Thank you!

Dr.jillyhannahfan2 prescribes a life style change again:
Running,walking, jogging, biking, swimming, dancing,SKIPPING are all great things to do to burn calories and get rid of that fat. Just do them often and challenge yourself. Don't slop like a couch potato and watch tv. Don't drive your car unless it's for shopping.
get a Canadian food guide off the internet personalized to your age. Treat yourself every 3 weeks. My definition of treat: (1) 100 calorie chocolate bar OR 1 bowl of BAKED not fried chips with low salt. Then walk or run it off. Drinks: pulp orange juice, 3 glasses of milk, 8-10 glasses of water a day. (2 water bottles full if you run or jog or walk long distances) Take a shower after each end of the day to prevent from muscle sores. Eat salads or homemade sanwiches with WHOLE WHEAT bread. No foods with MSG on the ingredient label. After you lose the pounds/fat start with my workout plan:
100 situps
100 crunches
50 push ups (do by tens, rest ten rest ten rest etc.)
100 pikes
lift 3-5 pound weights 200 timesx4
Hope the best, dr.jillyhannahfan2

1) Keep it simple first
here's 2 articles on eating healthy -
http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/20...
http://diets-and-exercise.blogspot.com/2...
AND steps for fat loss success
http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot...
2) Eat steam food, vegetables, fruits, lean meat
http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot...
3) drink plenty of water and green tea
4) Avoid junk food, snacks and soda drinks
5) have 5-6 healthy meals a day (1 plate size only) to keep the tummy
satisfied
If you're not too sure on how to plan it, try this link
http://www.squidoo.com/dietsthatworkquic...
6) exercise - combine weights and cardio.
here's a review link to a worthwhile workout, turbulence training
http://www.squidoo.com/turbulencetrainin...
For abs, read these blogs (great articles on abs) -
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot....
http://www.squidoo.com/thetruthabout-six...
and for women after the age of 30
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot....
and why crunches is not the answer
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot....
For Thighs and Butts
http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/20...
7) form a support group - invite friends, relatives, parents, partners
to participate in a healthy lifestyle, and keep you accountable. This
is important.
8) plan to lose weight slowly, and progressively overtime increase your
goals!
Hope it helps!

Here are some of the pages I used when I started of my weight loss program. I started about 3 months ago and I have lost 15lbs with out any diet pills or gimicks.
Meals
http://www.illpumpyouup.com/articles/10-...
http://www.illpumpyouup.com/articles/10-...
Cardio
http://www.illpumpyouup.com/articles/bur...
Here is additional tips for women.
http://www.illpumpyouup.com/articles/wei...

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