Ask:Weight Loss HELPPlease Help
2012-02-03 02:06:01 +0000So, Im 14 and my height is 5Ɗ and I weigh 205 pounds! I have NO self-confidence and I have tried exercise and eating less food but it doesnt help!! I need some advice. I feel like if I lost weight I could actually be a kid for once. I want to be 135 or atleast 145! I know thats alot of weight to loose but I want to see how it feels to be "fit" for once! Please Help! and rude answers AREN'T NEEDED!
Answer:Weight Loss HELPPlease Help
2012-02-03 02:14:58 +0000Take your weight, multiply it by ten. that is 2050 calories.
reduce to 2000 calories per day, reducing your intake of fat as much as possible (while still eating a small amount of saturated fats)
one of the best methods to lose weight is this, and follow it as closely as possible:
-Wake up, DO NOT EAT YET,
- before you eat, do a form of aerobic activity (jogging, running, brisk walk, but get your heart rate UP for approximately 20 - 30 minutes)
- wait twenty minutes up to an hour before eating, then eat a healthy breakfast (oatmeal and fruit!)
-for lunch, eat a very small meal
-about an hour and a half to 2 hours before supper time, exercise again, (still aerobic, unless you are burnt out on it from earlier, then do a form of weight bearing activity.. bench press.. bicep curls.. crunches.. etc)
-eat a supper with protein and vegetables and GOOD carbs. (not white bread. whole grain for sure)
DRINK LOTS OF WATER throughout the day, fat actually gets rubbery and difficult to burn if you are under-hydrated. --- a good guideline as to how much water to drink is: take your weight, and divide it in half, and that is how many ounces of water you should drink in a day. -- NOTE: drink water, not gatorade, not soda, etc. water is your golden drink. if you personally are one of those people who have a hard time drinking water because it is flavorless, either put a lemon in it, OR drink it out of a straw. when you use a straw you don't realize how much of it you have actually drank immediately.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
Answer:Weight Loss HELPPlease Help
2012-02-03 02:15:47 +0000Make sure you are eating healthy (whole grains, "good" fats, etc.) and eating three meals a day with one snack. Don't over eat, but don't starve yourself either because then your body will store fat instead of burn it.
Make sure you are active for at least and hour every day. Cardio exercises (running, stairs, etc.) will help burn calories and lose excess fat.
Your calorie count per day should be about 1800-2000, and you can get more specific by going to a reliable website for calculating your calorie intake. Note: The calorie intake that it says will be to maintain weight, so if you want to lose weight you should go slightly lower than what it says, but never go under 1200 per day.
Good luck! :)
Answer:Weight Loss HELPPlease Help
2012-02-03 02:18:23 +0000I got alittle overweight late in high school, i wasnt fat but i looked unhealthy. I lost like 40 pounds total since then, one reason being that im joining the Air force. My biggest weight loss weapon was my treadmill, i was so bad at running before, but tou slowly get better with time, and diet is the biggest thing you havr to watch. Drink only WATER. No FAST FOOD, im sure you know whats healthy and whats not so i wont go into food specifics, also stay motivated dont cheat on ypur eating or exerisce habits its hard at first but once you see the results coming and you get better with workouts you get hooked. When your in shape you actually feel good after a workout.
Answer:Weight Loss HELPPlease Help
2012-02-03 02:40:07 +0000If you want to lose the weight, you are going to really have to follow through and make it happen!
You need to get active and start eating healthy, balanced meals and snacks. In order to lose weight, you have to burn 3,500 calories above what your body needs in order just to function daily. In order to do that, you need to do at least 35-45 minutes of intense cardio about 5 times a week. You don't have to start out doing that right away, obviously. You can build up to it. But find ways to really get your heart pumping! Jogging, jumping jacks, jumping rope, going for walks, joining a sports team, zumba or dance classes,etc. You should also do some strength training, like some light weight lifting and then things like squats, lunges, and crunches. Again, start small, and you can work your way up to a full workout! It's also important that you take one or two days each week for your body to rest and repair itself.
As far as eating, it's all about balance, moderation, and portion control. You want to eat 5-6 small meals/snacks per day. This will keep you from getting overly hungry and overeating, and it will get your metabolism going and give you plenty of energy for your day and to work out! Always have breakfast within an hour of waking up. It gives you the fuel you need to start your day and will keep you from overeating later! You're gonna want to go for foods that are high in fiber, and lower in sugar so your blood sugar doesn't spike and then crash. High fiber foods will also keep you fuller for longer! It's not great to fall into the trap of counting calories. It's better to try and get the proper amount of servings you need from each food group daily!
Some foods that are good for filling you up while still helping you lose weight are things like oatmeal (go for the kind without the added sugar), whole grain bread,pasta,rice,cereal,etc., nuts,seeds,and trail mix, greek yogurt, granola (again,stay away from added sugar!), hummus, lean meats, beans and legumes,Peanut butter, homemade protein or fruit smoothies and shakes, protein bars (like Luna or Clif bars),eggs (especially the egg whites) and lots of fresh fruits and veggies!
Also make sure you are drinking PLENTY of water throughout the day! This will also help you feel full, keep you hydrated, and help you to feel energized!
Don't deprive yourself of anything. If you are really craving chocolate one day, go ahead and let yourself have a little. Just make sure you do a small portion of it! If you always deprive your cravings, you will eventually end up overeating them in the end!
Portion control is also very important when you go out to eat! Try to limit going to restraunts to once or twice a week.Order healthy options, and then pre-portion out the amount you will eat (restraunt portions tend to be 3 or 4 times the amount of a regular serving) and then ask for a box right away to put the rest in to take home to warm up later in the week for quick,easy meals.
You wiil also need to plan for what you'll do while you're at school to get in your snack and lunch. You can always make something ahead of time and pack it. That's the easiest option, that way you aren't tempted by unhealthy options in the school lunch line. But, if you do want to buy your lunch at school, plan ahead what you will get, and stick to it.
Try to avoid soda and things like energy drinks or blended drinks from places like Starbucks. The caffeine in them dehydrates you, and they really don't have much nutritional value. They are full of added sugar. Go for options like all natural, no sugar added fruit juices (the V8 Fusion ones are great!), 2%, skim, or soy milk, herbal teas, and water.
You should always talk to your doctor about making changes in your diet and eating and exercise plans and any plans to lose weight, because they can give you the best advice for your specific body and make sure you are safe and healthy about it!
Here is a sample of a day of healthy eating...
Breakfast (within an hour of waking up):
A greek yogurt, a handful of granola, and a cup of fresh berries, water
Snack (a couple hours later):
A Luna or Clif bar (just throw it in your bag for school), water
Lunch (a couple hours later):
A turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce, tomato, and a slice of part-skim cheese or avacodo, a couple handfuls of grapes, and a cup of milk or soy milk and water
Snack (a couple hours later):
An apple or banana with peanut butter and water
Dinner (a couple hours later):
A baked or grilled chicken breast, a cup of whole grain rice, and a cup of steamed veggies, water
(it's ok to have a small portion of a dessert once or twice a week!)
Snack (an hour or two before bed):
A cup of whole grain cheerios with some milk/soy milk
I really hope all of this was helpful! If you put your mind to it and work hard, you CAN and WILL lose weight and become healthier! Good luck! :)