QUESTION:
where online can I find free weight loss menus and diet plans?
nothing too elaborate like weight watchers or jenny craig. Just some healthy meal plans/guides of things to eat during the week that are low in fat and calories. Specifically, 1300 calorie plans would be good, and like I said nothing I have to pay for.

• ANSWER:
  Fruit and Whole Grains: belong to the group of complex carbohydrates. Your body digest those slower than simple carbohydrates like white sugar, rice and potatoes. Eat a small piece of dark chocolate or have a cup of milk to calm cravings.

  Cooked Food vs. Processed Food: Avoid processed foods, as they are often high in salt and sugar and preservatives to prolong shelf-life. Fresh, cooked food has fewer calories and lacks the harmful additives of heat-and-eat processed foods.

  Go Organic: Organic is not just the hottest fad in town, but it is the way to go. Organic fruit, vegetables and milk, eggs and meat, retain more minerals and vitamins than their counterparts which are often treated with pesticides, or hormones. I rather pay a little more for meat, milk and eggs from animals that are treated humanly.

QUESTION:
Are these online diet plans effective for weight loss or should I go for medicine ? I am confused. Help?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What is a really good free online dieting/weight loss site?
I am looking for a site to join where I can keep track of what i eat, exercise, and maybe some diet plans...? I cant seem to find any that I'm interested in. If you know of any interesting/good sites, please let me know.
Thanks for your help!

• ANSWER:
  You can find few on net, but this is one i used, it helped me.

  http://www.work-out-plans.com/

  Hope it helps.

QUESTION:
what are some good weight loss plans that are FREE and work? as in online and dont include low calorie foods.
i want to lose weight fast. with a free plan online. or the best pill youve ever tried.
i need to lose a TON of weight im 13 and i weigh 255 lbs.
and exersizing didnt work nor did diets.
no lectures PLEASE

• ANSWER:
  You need to see a DR. You might have something wrong if nothing works.

QUESTION:
I want to lose 20 pounds in 19 days is that possible? What diet plan should I follow?
I am going to Florida on March 19, 2007. I weigh 120 IBS. What is the best thing I should do? I want to lose weight in my stomach and mainly in my thighs!

I would like website that have free weight loss diet plans online or your personal plan as well!

Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  To lose weight successfully,you should know:

  Low Fat Foods DON'T WORK.........
  You cannot lose weight using Low Fat Diets. Low fat foods have been popular for more than 15 years, but yet our society is getting more overweight as each year passes. This fact alone should tell you that eating a purely low fat menu is not the answer to losing weight.

  Low Calorie Diets DON'T WORK........
  You won't lose weight using a Low Calorie Dieting Plan either. In fact, eating low calories is the worst thing that you can do to your body, since that will only slow down your body's fat burning engine and ruin all chances of losing weight (low calorie diets may allow a few pounds of weight loss for the first few days, but then after that all weight loss comes to a halt --- known as a dieting plateau). You can never get slim by starving yourself.

  Low Carb Plans DON'T WORK.......
  You'll probably find it extremely difficult to get slim using a Low Carb Dieting Plan. Low carb diets have recently become popular over the last couple years, but the problem with low carb menus is that they are too strict and TOO HARD TO FOLLOW for average people. Low carb menus tend to rob your body of too much energy (carbohydrates) and make it nearly impossible to remain on the program for very long. This is why so many dieters find it difficult to follow a strict low carbohydrate menu.

  In fact,the food that you eat can either make you THIN or FAT!!!

  GO to the source below,,

  http://www.yesloseweight.com

  It will tell you the whole secret of weight loss and tell you how to lose weight by eating Chicken,Fish Filet,Cottage Cheese,sandwich and so on.You can find weight loss is so easy and so happy!!!!!

QUESTION:
Where can I buy LA Weight loss products and Is there a way to sign up online?
Where can I buy LA Weight loss products. I was on this diet plan and it was working (I lost weight)and then they closed down all the centers in town. I would like to continue the diet but no one at LA weight loss will answer my emails. I want to know where I can buy the products and if I can sign up online....I know they are still open in other states. If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it"

• ANSWER:
  You can buy them from
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=LA%20Weight%20loss&tag=p045-20&index=hpc&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
  Hope this helps
  Good luck!

QUESTION:
Online diet and fitness plan, to gain weight?
I have found a few online diet and fitness plans that look grea.. However, does anyone know of a site that will allow me to gain weight? They all seem to be geared for weight loss.. I really just want to use it for meal planning, so that I don't have to count calories and nutrition myself.. Any help would be appreciated!

• ANSWER:
  I have found that Self Magazine has a really great website and is geared towards all sorts of healthy body issues like weight loss, weight management and weight gain. They have two websites that I use consistently that I hope you will find helpful. Good luck!

  www.self.com
  www.selfdietclub.com

  You may need a magazine subscription for the Diet Club, but it is worth it.

QUESTION:
A good Weight loss diet?
I am 14 and i am 76kg with a height of 173cm. I am not obese and carry the weight OK but i would like to loose somewhere around 20kg. I dont want a diet that is unhealthy, and i dont want a superfast one, but i would like to have the weight off by christmas. I already do a ton of sport - thats not the issue, it's the food. Is there any free online diet plan that works and would be good for me?

• ANSWER:
  I find that drinking water helps a lot in shedding weight. It isn't so much the water but the lack of sugar that's in drinks that does it.
  I also walk whenever I can. Walking is very good for losing weight, so is eating less,.. Try it.

QUESTION:
What is a comprehensive online weight loss program that contains diet, exercise, and motivational challenges?
I'm looking to find an online weight loss program which offers a diet component (meal plan, recipes, information about healthy food choices), exercise (customized workouts which are tailored to a person's fitness level), professional support (access to registered dietitians, personal trainers, etc), a thriving community (support boards), and little challenges to keep me motivated and continuing with the program. It would be fun if some little prizes were offered for being the best competitor in the challenges (protein shakes, fat caliper, etc). I'm concerned more about the features and reputation rather than the cost. Thank you.

• ANSWER:
  The Diet Solution Program will show you how to safely and permanently lose weight by eating the right foods in the right combination. There is a Quick start guide that briefly explains every principle in the program so you can get started right away. Right now you can get access, for next to nothing.

  There are over 90 healthy and delicious recipes and tips to follow. Daily meal plans are calculated for your personal needs. You will learn about which fats are good for you and which ones you need to stay away from... There is a 4 week workout plan with insider secrets for the ultimate fat burning workout.

  I think that's more than enough fom me.
  I've put a link below for all the information you'll ever need about this program.
  I highly recommend it.

QUESTION:
Anyone got a suitable weight loss plan for me?
I'm looking for a plan to lose weight, this is kind of embarrassing but I'm just over 60kgs. And even though my BMI shows that my weight is normal, I still want to lose the weight but I mainly want to firm up my butt, hips and around my waist and I'd like to have a flat stomach. The problem is that I come from Asia and most of the diet/ weight lose plans that I've seen online all require you to eat Western Food. So even if I get the ingredients, I don't know how to prepare the food. I'm looking for a diet plan where they only require you not to eat certain foods, but if possible, not one that requires you to prepare specific foods. Also I'm still in school and I'm currently studying Standard 8, so I cant spend too much time on exercise. (I also am not allowed to go to gym, so any exercises that I can do in the comfort of my own home is appreciated.) I know what I'm asking for is a lot and perhaps a bit ridiculous but if you think you have a plan that might be suitable for me, please let me know asap! Thanks in Advance!

• ANSWER:
  I would recommend buying "The Biggest Loser" cookbook. It teaches you how to eat lots of food, but how to control portions and how to cook it healthy. The best thing I have bought in a long time!! I lost 30 pounds in 3 months by just following the diet-no exercise except maybe walking around the neighborhood

QUESTION:
would this be a good diet plan? for extreme weight loss.?
stats: 14, 5'9, 143lbs. wanting to weigh 120 by end of september. i eat healthy, barely any junk at all now, i usually eat 1600calories max per day, i exercies at least 30min a day.
so i have been on extreme diets, and have binged and purged and all that crap. but i have the hardest time losing weight!!!! i have muscle all over, my legs, arms, stomach, and what not but tere is still a little meat that it gross and i hate!!!! i dont like being fat!!!!! at all. and i really want to look gorgeous for my sophomore homecoming, this october, and to be thin for the new school year, i am looking to get rid of ALL fat, and nearly all muscle so i can stick skinny. i was wondering if this diet plan would work? and any reccomendations on diet pills i can buy from wal mart or something, i cant order online. please help me, i need it.
breakfast-oatmeal, soymilk, apple or banana-460calories
lunch-south beach diet bar-210calories
snack-carrots or green beans or light yogurt-100calories
dinner-englishmuffin, with cheese and a vegie-300calories
total=1060calories
no eating after 630pm
i dont drink any calorie beverages, and minimul on the diet soda.
i drink coffee and greentea and 10-12cups of water
exercise-20min of cardio mon-fri
20min of strength mon-fri
10-20min o yoga sat-sun, and sometimes on week days
will this work? i really have a hard time losing weight, though i dont eat crap and most my food is diet or natural. please, pleas help!!! super important, i hate being so obese and just want to be thin. am willing to do anyting.

• ANSWER:
  for 5'9 120 is underweight
  I dont think thats a very healthy goal for you.
  the weight you are right now is actually healthy.
  just keep exercising, eating healthy and keep your your weight

  you want to be stick skinny?
  please dont hurt yourself like that.
  humans arent meant to be stick skinny, and many people dont think its beautiful.

QUESTION:
following a diet plan recommended by online website but not satisfied. Want to get a medicine for weight loss?

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• ANSWER:
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QUESTION:
What is the best fat loss diet online?
I am 19, male and quite fit I weigh around 80kg. I need to lose some fat, I'm on resistance training and im doing plenty of cardio this week as I have let myself go and put on a bit of weight recently. I want a set diet plan not just "eat less fat sugar and carbs" what is the best set diet plan online. ( I plan on having one meal off every week)

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Best free online weight loss tracker?
Maybe I'm asking for too much, but I get thrown off by heavy website interfaces.

Does anyone know of a simple, clean website that can help me track my weight loss and calories burned without the excessive diet plans and exercising strategies? I already know what exercises I will do and how to eat well. I just want to lose 20 pounds. All I want is something like a sophisticated online notebook that i can access at home and work and still stay on track with my goals.

Any suggestions?

• ANSWER:
  yeah its called fitday.com not only does it let you track your weightloss and body measurements if you want you can type in what you ate for the day if you choose to and it will tell you how many calories you ate. It's free and great at least check out the site.

QUESTION:
Would people enroll in an online weight loss plan?
Hey,

I'm a personal trainer starting up a website focused on helping people lose weight over the internet. I want to be able to have them fill out a questionaire. Then with that info create a diet and workout routine over 3 months. I would track their progress every two weeks and adjust their program as necessary. It's a minimum of a 30 pound weight loss or their money back. I've been training for 12 years and have been thinking about this for awhile. Do you think anyone would actually purchase that kind of plan?
and how do u think I can get the word out?

• ANSWER:
  yes, if you spend a lot on advertising, and I mean a lot. Otherwise, no one will know about it, and there is a lot of competition: slim world, weight watchers, sparkpeople, et cetera.

QUESTION:
What are good resources for a balanced vegan weight-loss diet?
I have been a vegan for about 4 years, but I am still significantly overweight. I recently joined a gym, but I need help with my eating habits. I don't eat sweets very often, but I am sure I overdo my carb intake. There are so many resources online that help plan out healthy meals, but I cannot find anything for vegan meal plans. I really need help balancing my diet. I live in a very small town, and there are no specialty stores here. Even finding tofu can be daunting. We have basic fruits and veggies (the most exotic fruit I have found at the grocer is a mango). Thank you!

• ANSWER:
  First: Congratulations on being vegan!

  Eating carbs is the easy way out! Believe me, I know! You should try to more beans, mushrooms, whole grains, nuts, and of course fruits and vegetables. The key is to make sure you are eating enough of those things so your body is not craving vitamins...because when it does the first thing you run for is chips, bread and any other carb you can get your hands on. I find that eating fruit in the morning (as much as you need to feel satisfied) is really helpful with boosting the metabolism! You poo more too! I like eating a small amount of nuts, along with veggies and hummus, and maybe a few flaxseed chips as a snack before lunch. I also like to pop corn on the stove, and season it with nutritional yeast, salt and pepper and use vegan butter, like Earth Balance.

  Check out some recipes:
  http://www.simpleveganrecipes.co.uk/

  If you don't have much time (or you're lazy like me) the best thing to do is buy frozen veggies like broccoli, avacodo, beans, medleys, corn, peppers, onions, artichoke hearts, or whatever you like; season the veggies and eat them in a wrap. I also eat vegan burgers in wraps....so good!

  Good luck! Don't give up! What you are doing is a great thing and the world could use more vegans!

QUESTION:
Why am I losing more weight than the weight loss calculators predicted?
Before I came up with my weight loss plan, I utilized about 5-6 different weight loss calculators online, all of which asked me for my sex, age, height, weight, activity level, and the amount of calories per day that I planned to consume. I put everything in, and said that I would be eating about 1000 calories per day. All of the calculators told me that I would lose about a pound a week. Even the other types of calculators that asked for your weight goal and time told me that I would have to eat about 1000 calories per day to reach my weight loss goal.

So why am I losing 4 pounds a week on this diet plan? I'm not being more physically active.

• ANSWER:
  It sounds like you are basically starving yourself. A lot of your initial weight loss may be water. Also, those calculators may be telling you what is a healthy and sustainable weight loss rate. It's hard to say, really. If you continue to lose weight at this rate, I would talk with a Doctor.
  Also, it really is in your best interest to start incorporating some low-impact activities, like walking for 30 minutes every day.

QUESTION:
WEIGHT loss??!!?
i am age 12 and i am not satisfied with my body. i i am about 5 feet and 3-4 inches, and weigh 105 pounds. now, i play tennis about everyday, so i am very active. i want to lose my fat and gain muscle..and diet plans that have helped anyone? also, i dont know understand alot about carbs and proteins, i look online but its a bit complicated. anyone willing to say how many calories or carbs should i eat a day???please, nobody tell me i dont need to lose weight. i am not doing this cause of my appearance in the mirror, i am doing this for my sport. so typically my questions are:

how many calories/carbs should i eat a day?
how many times should i work out a day and how long?
any websites that helped anyone?

• ANSWER:
  I don't think you need to lose weight. But if your not happy with your body, I would suggest eating more fruits and vegetable, cut out all chips, cookies etc. Since you are an athlete, eat the white part of an egg (it has tons of protein) not the yellow. Eat more meat. NOT BACON!!!! Eat things like tuna or turkey and things like that.
  Workout for an hour and a half at least four times a week.
  You should be getting 2000 calories a day.

QUESTION:
Weight loss/muscle building plans that actually work?
Hi, I'm about to turn 16, I'm about 6 feet and 190 lbs. I've started regulating my diet for the past few months, and I've seen a slight decrease in stomach fat and thigh width. A few weeks ago, I decided I wanted to get serious, so now I have a gym membership (which right now means treadmill access, an old ab lounge and a weight machine that has full functionality save the pull-down and bench press lol) and I've been using it. But when I look online for weight loss and muscle building plans, the information is either extremely hard to understand, or contradictory to other information. Can someone direct me to a website that has proven affective for a beginner?

• ANSWER:
  You are unique as are we all. You have special needs, circumstances, predilections, penchants, etc. as do we all. You are also young so now would be a good time for you to begin the education which will guide you through a lifetime of good health and fitness and it's not going to be as easy as going to one "best for everyone" website as none exists. You need and education and that means work.

  Unfortunately there is more bad info floating around than good. That means that you need to find the most authoritative sources available to you. If I were you, I would get on the phone and start calling people. Most people fail to appreciate how much free info they can get from just calling people and asking questions. A good place to begin would be your family doctor. You might make and appointment and talk with him directly or just talk to the staffer who answers the phone. Tell them you're interested in learning about health, diet, fitness, etc. and need referrals and/or recommendations. Continue this process with everyone you can think of including the physical ed staff at your local schools, nutritionists at the local hospitals, trainers at the sports gyms, physical therapists at clinics, etc. Read books. Ellington Darden and Art Jones have some good material but stay away from muscle magazines and commercial publications which are trying to sell you something. Surf the internet but be careful, think critically, and always be skeptical. Check out the medical websites which also try to promote healthy lifestyles such as the Mayo Clinic but avoid obviously commercial sites such as GNC and their garbage supplements. Study kinesiology and anatomy. Eventually you'll begin to see the truth shine through the bulls**t.

  The basic facts are simple. You lose fat by reducing your caloric intake to something below your caloric expenditure. If you do that, you have to lose fat. You build muscle by subjecting the muscles to increasingly greater loads and then letting them rest so they can grow. Of course there's a wealth of information beyond that which awaits you. Now go to work and get the education. No one is going to do it for you because it's not their body, it's yours.

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
This A Good Weight loss Plan for a 13 yr old girl?
Ok, so my online diet plan says my BMI is 26 even. And 26.2 is OBESE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 5'4".
Listen to this:

10:00 PM BED
9:00 AM Wake Up

Oatmeal Breakfast
then at about noon
Salad for lunch,
About 1:45 Banana,
2:30 PM
50 crunches
50 push ups
50 sit ups

Then about 4:30 PM Go outside, Skate, and Ride Bike

6:30 PM Dinner,

Then do what I want EXCEPT eat, unless a fruit.

What do You think? What would you add? Or take away?

• ANSWER:
  my advice is to eat dinner earlier like at 3 to burn it off easier hope you can manage all that it would be really nice.

QUESTION:
How can I get motivated and stick to a weight loss plan if I have no support system?
I'm 22 years old and weigh 251 lbs. I'm a stay at home mom, and taking online classes, so I don't have much time on my hands. I always plan diets and exercise routines, but never stick to them. My husband doesn't understand one bit. He says that I look fine and he loves me and finds me sexy no matter what I think about myself. I love him dearly, but he just doesn't get it. We never have time to exercise together because we have 2 kids and he works 40 hours a week.

I have one friend, and she used to be big like me, but her boyfriend left her and she just quit eating and was really unhealthy for a long time, but now that she's lost 100 lbs, she's eating healthy and keeping the weight off. I just can't do that. Even if I wanted to stop eating, I don't think I could. I know it's unhealthy and that's not the route I want to take.

I just don't have the willpower to do it on my own. I have no help, and I desperately need to lose weight. I can't afford a gym membership and even if I could, I'd never have the time. I've always had really bad eating habits. I almost never eat anything before dinner, simply because I'm not hungry. Then it seems like I'm hungry all night long. I just don't know how to get started on a weight loss plan that I will stick to. Any advice will be appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  You and I sound so much alike, 'cept I have 4 kids, and are a 'bit' older. My starting weight was 266 and I am down about 20 pounds in 10 weeks. (I took time off when we were on vacation.)

  I have two things that have been helping me.
  1) There is an online site called www.fitday.com. It can help you set weight loss/caloric intake/exercise goals, then help you track how you are doing with those goals. It will tell you how many calories you need per day to maintain or lose weight. You can input what you eat and how much you exercise (if any) then it tells you how many calories you have burned and how many you have left. It is free for the basic site but you can pay a monthly fee for some upgrades. I am sure there are other sites that are like this one, if it doesn't appeal to you. There are online support groups too, but I haven't tried one of those yet.

  2) I have been using the SlimFast 3-2-1 plan. (THREE 100 calorie snacks per day, TWO of their meal bars/shakes, and ONE regular dinner per day.) It was really hard for the first couple of weeks, but has been getting easier. The main thing is that YOU HAVE TO EAT throughout the day. You may think you are doing good by not eating until dinner, but then your body is starving and you end up eating everything you see. You need to eat starting first thing in the morning to make your metabolism start burning calories -- hungry or not! The fitday website helped my track the snacks/meals too.

  One thing that I had to realize is that this is going to be a longterm mission. I didn't get this way in a few months, so I cannot get 'slim' in a few months. This is going to take a while. To be honest, I was too heavy to do much exercise other than trying to haul my behind around the block each evening. Now that I am down a few pounds I am able to move a bit more, so I am expecting a bit more 'forward progress.'

  If this old lady can do it, so can you!

QUESTION:
weight loss?
is there any free diet plan that you can get online that is personalized for you? i only found the paying ones..

• ANSWER:
  www.sparkpeople.com

  but personally, your better off finding whats best for you and changing your lifestyle accordingly instead of trying to follow a plan.

QUESTION:
Can anyone recommend a good diet plan where I could find free menus and recipes online?
I need to lose a considerable amount of weight, and I've always had issues with energy. Because I've gotten out of the habit of eating regular meals and only usually eat one large meal a day, it's going to take me some time to get into the swing of a diet, but I just haven't found any yet that seem they would work for me. I just need some energy and some good quality weight loss. I would be willing to commit some time to it if I found something that would help with the energy - not looking for fast weight loss. Thanks in advance for any help or experience that others can share!

• ANSWER:
  www.sparkpeople.com

QUESTION:
will any body be my online weight loss buddy?
we can make our own diet and fittnes plan and keep eachother updated on our sucess or mistakes but we can also be friends so that will be fun i'm hoping to lose 50 or 60 pounds so just put ur e-mail and weight loss goal.
i'm almost 15 and i'm a girl

• ANSWER:
  please! i have been wanting to lose weight but its just so hard to do it alone. my goal is about 10-20. premoas@yahoo.com

QUESTION:
weight loss help online...
hi, is there any sites that help you plan out personalized diet plans and workout schedules for free?

thanks

• ANSWER:
  maybe you can go to this website for some suggestions. http://www.97health.com

QUESTION:
anyone wanna be my online weight loss buddy?
i started the master cleanse diet today and i plan on doing it for the next 14 days, and i was just wondering if anyone wanted to be my online weight loss buddy? You can go on a diet of ur choice and we can keep each other posted and give support to each other..

• ANSWER:
  I would love to do that!!!!
  email me any time!

  -Lidiya.

QUESTION:
Kelly Ripa Diet Question?
Where online can I find information on Kelly Ripas diet or weight loss plan??

DO NO RESPOND WITH "SHE IS TOO SKINNY, OR WHY DO YOU WANT TO LOOK LIKE HER!

I ONLY WANT THE ANSWER.

• ANSWER:
  here u go just click below-
  http://www.kellyripa.com/

QUESTION:
does anyone know a really good FREE diet?
hi...
ive been gaining alot of weight....nd..
ive got a major concert commin up nd im no where near as fit as the others or as fit as i shud be.....
does anyone know a really good diet plan thats not too comlicated...you know like buying expensive cereals and weight loss tablet...somthin simple....somthin thats suitable for 12-16year old...(some of the other girls need it aswell)
if anyone knows any online diet plans aswell it would be a great help but plzz not any that i hve to pay for.....im a student...nd rite now not in a state that i can pay for weight loss diets..
thankyou!
i really need some help in lossing weight

• ANSWER:
  Hi
  The way to lose weight is not to try following these faddy diets that either cost loads or the meals cost loads, who could really keep that up?
  Think back to what you a doing differently now, since you started gaining alot of weight. Are you spending more money on sweets, crisps, or spending more time sitting around on computers and not actually moving about that much unless you have to for school?

  The only real way to lose weight is to eat less calories (Energy in your foods) than you burn everyday.

  http://caloriecount.about.com/ is a free website that may give you some tips and guidelines, BUT if you want to lose weight, add more activity to your everyday life, walk to school instead of a lift, find an active hobby you enjoy, (Netball, dancing, skating... there's loads out there, or even walking your own or a neighbours dog)
  try to stay away from foods that you know are full of calories or fat, (Look at the nutrition labels and if snacks and processed foods have more than 4% fat per 100grams its too high... chocolate, cakes, pastries, biscuits, and limit foods you think you might eat too much of to lower amounts, say 2 slices of bread a day instead of more, one portion of cheese a day. (Bread, cheese, meat... )

  It is very hard to lose weight, the hardest bit of it all is to keep sticking to it everyday, but if you really want to lose some, the only person who can do it is you. You will have days that you eat too much and feel you have "Blown everything" but when a day or mealtime happens to go over the top and you eat far too much - you have to carry on like it didn't happen as soon as you can. Thats the only way you wont "Blow it"

  Very good luck with whatever you decide, Its a long slow process but the weight didn't suddenly appear over-night so it wont disappear over-night either.
  It is worth it, I've lost 4 and a half stone and I promise you its worth it.

QUESTION:
Hey Im 5"8 and 156lbs. I plan to lose some weight by July and would like an online weight loss buddy.?
Anyone thinking of dieting or getting in shape for the summer and need help? An online weight loss buddy works just as Weigh watchers friends help one another. By emailing each other and talking about how much they lost or put on during a week till they reach target weight. So anyone wanna be my weight loss buddy?

• ANSWER:
  Hi!
  I also am in real need to lose weight!
  I'm also like your complete opposite and would like to lose about 10 pounds!
  I have been looking for a serious buddy everywhere but haven't found one!!!!
  I'm only 15 btw but I would really like to be ur buddy!

QUESTION:
Eating & Dieting...Question about weight Loss.?
I was wondering- can someone lose weight while eating the same things you usually would eat but in smaller portions? For example: If I want to eat a sandwich- bread is flour & makes you gain weight if you eat in big quantities, can't I just switch to wheat bread instead, & continue eating bread?

Can I lose weight if I was to be in a all salad, fruit & water weight plan for about a month & then go back to eating regular without gaining weight?

What about diet pills, natural teas, anything that helps you melt some pounds while doing exercise & eating healthier, what's the best OVER THE COUNTER- not any that I have to purchase online. What do you guys recommend?

Thanks you guys.

• ANSWER:
  As far as bread goes, you don't have to stop eating it-your body needs the simple carbohydrates it provides. You could however switch to a wheat grain bread that has some fiber in it to help keep you fuller longer. That in itself would definately help.
  Reducing your portion sizes to proper amounts will definately help you lose weight. Be sure not to drop below 1,200 calories per day however, that can alter your metabolism and actually can cause you to gain weight, becasue it puts your body into conservation mode.
  If you were to choose to go to a vegetarian diet like that you would need to be sure to supplement it with protein and fats. Your body need these each day for basic health and nutrition. Fats are necessary for some vital nutrients to absorb into your body and for proper brain function, just consume them in moderation. Protein is necessary for muscle, skin, hair, and just general health. So if you go that route be sure to keep your body fed properly. That type of diet is not usually sustainable by most people, and when you finished you will most likely return to old habits and gain the weight back. The best bet is to simply refine your eating habits and start making healthier choices.
  For diet pills, they are all stimulant based. They increase your blood pressure and heart rate much like caffeine would. This over time may make you lose weight, but again it will only be temporarily. Your body cannot handle that chemical stimulation over a long period of time without sustaining permanent damage.
  The only way for sustained, healthy weight loss is to adjust your eating habits and make better choices, and to excercise. This will stimulate your metabolism to do it's job. Unfortunately there is no other way to do it that you will keep your results over the long term. Plus the upside is you will be healthier and add years to your life with this method.
  Hope this helps!

QUESTION:
Is this a healthy weight loss plan?
Ok so I was reading that I should not do this but I lost 30 pounds ( 260-230) in 2months before now I'm trying to go from 230-200. I am 6'1 and muscular so at 200 I used to have a 6pack.

Anyways I'm doing 1hour of cardio and only 1200 or less calories a day, divided over 4-6 meals. Online it said that wasnt healthy and I will gain the weight back but I doubt it because I'm not going to stop running and I'm going to bring my calories to 2500 once my diet is over ( 2500 for weight lifting).

ANyways basically is 30 lbs in 2 months possible or will I just end up going into starvation mode?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Is this a healthy weight loss plan at all?
Ok so I was reading that I should not do this but I lost 30 pounds ( 260-230) in 2months before now I'm trying to go from 230-200. I am 6'1 and muscular so at 200 I used to have a 6pack.

Anyways I'm doing 1hour of cardio and only 1200 or less calories a day, divided over 4-6 meals. Online it said that wasnt healthy and I will gain the weight back but I doubt it because I'm not going to stop running and I'm going to bring my calories to 2500 once my diet is over ( 2500 for weight lifting).

ANyways basically is 30 lbs in 2 months possible or will I just end up going into starvation mode?

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QUESTION:
A personalised weight loss plan.?
I know there are thousands of similar questions but if someone with a little expertise could give me some personalised assistance I would be extremely happy. My circumstances are; I'm a 19 year old Male living in the UK who is around 5'11 tall and weighs about 250 Pound, with a BMI of 35, So I am obese. I do little exercise, I walk for about an hour on workdays (about 4 days a week) and have a very iregular eating patern due to when I work. I used to bike to work which took an hour (around 8 miles with a lot of hills) and home again, so I was doing 16 miles and 2 hours of exercise a day. I stopped this about a year ago and started getting the train and my weight has increased majorly since then. I plan to start doing this again fairly soon, but my diet is another major problem which I need advising on. Could anybody make up or show me of a good online eating plan which isn't full of really obscure or unpleasent stuff. I am serious about trying to lose weight yet I am a rather fussy eater so I would prefer a plan containing normal foods if that is possible. Any other advice that could be offered is greatly appreciated, thank you.

• ANSWER:
  I'm losing weight using a website called 'My Fitness Pal', its a free calorie counter. When you register you enter all your details such as height, weight, lifestyle etc and then it calculates your safe, daily calories allowance and also carbs, protein, fat etc. You then keep a food log using the database that is on there and each time you enter a food it takes it off your daily totals. If the food you have eaten isn't on the database then you just add it. You can also add recipes so you don't have to eat foods you don't like. You'll quickly learn how to make the most of your allowance by eating healthier foods!

  This site is also really good as you can log your exercise and it adds the calories to your totals if you want to use them. You can also keep a blog, chat on the forums and track your weight loss, If you aren't eating enough then it also lets you know.

  I'm also using Paul McKenna's easy weight loss DVD. To be honest I only tried it because my partner had bought it on ebay and I was really sceptical but I can't believe at how its made me change my eating habits! I wouldn't say it hypnotises me but it sure does something!

  Anyway good luck however you decide to lose weight!

QUESTION:
Supplements to help with exercise and weight loss?
Okay I got a list of supplements online that are supposed to help me gain energy and make my work out at the gym more effective (help me lose fat). are these safe to take together?
1. alpha lipoic acid
2. DMAE
3. Carnitine
4. Coenzyme q-10
5. conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
6.Chromium
7. Gamma Linolenic Acid
8. Maitake mushroom extract

I don't want to take all of these in one day if it will make me sick. I just want to lose weight the healthy way. I don't really trust weight loss pills, which is why i'd rather go to the vitamin store and buy multiple individual suppelements that are healthy and can promote weight loss in addition to my exercise and diet plan. If you can help me out that would be GREAT. I just had a baby 4 months ago and I need to get back into shape!!

• ANSWER:
  I'm reading several books that have the same supplements you are listing..the only thing that I don't see are green tea supplements(which you don't need if you drink green tea) and fish oil..which contributes some to weight loss,but more to a healthy diet...good luck...and wish me luck too..I'm trying to lose weight!!

QUESTION:
What is a weight loss plan...?
...that I can use online for free? I'm 13, 5'4 and 170 lbs. I'd like to lose about 2-4 pounds a week so that I can be down to about 115 by next September and I really don't have access to 'diet foods' like skim milk or Splenda. I'm looking for a website that can give me specific instructions on what to do every day so I burn those calories. If anyone has any good FREE websites that work, or if they have a plan that they use, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

• ANSWER:
  Im13, and about your height..I way more though, And Im Trying To Lose Some Weight To. I try to just eat lease at meal time, and instead of frying things, grill them. And for a snack, eat yogurt, or granola bar. It helps. Just try to eat healthier snacks, and dont drink sodas. Hope Something Helps!! =]

QUESTION:
Cheerios and Weight Loss Claims?
First of all, does anyone know anything (truth or false) about cheerios and weight loss claims?

Secondly, with or without cheerios, where can I find the best diet plan online for free?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
I need to interview someone who has had experience with one of the so called fad diets (weight w, atkins...?
I thought it would be more fun doing this online than in person...more interesting. They don't have to be long answers just little bits. The questions are...
•Why did you initially choose this diet?
•What is the basic premise of this diet/eating plan?
•What were two positive aspects of the diet?
•Were there any downsides to the diet plan? Explain.
•Did you have success on this diet?
•Are you still on the diet plan?
•Have you maintained your weight loss?
•Do you feel the diet is safe? Why or why not?
•Did you exercise while on the diet?
•Would you follow this diet plan again?

• ANSWER:
  Why did you initially choose this diet? desperation - to control appetite (NO expectations of weight loss) - stopping weight gain was my only goal originally - now it's to weigh less than I did the year before
  What is the basic premise of this diet/eating plan? insulin control, low carb, high fat, adequate protein
  What were two positive aspects of the diet? no hunger required (high calorie) or exercise needed, appetite control
  Were there any downsides to the diet plan? Explain.
  first couple of days carb withdrawals & the "induction flu" sluggish headachy first few days - inconvenient, got to cook food for a varied diet (I usually cook 20-30# at time - love my rotisserie, lots of turkey)
  Did you have success on this diet? great. life changing success - massive weight loss and GREATLY improved health - perfect cholesterol & low triglycerides
  Are you still on the diet plan? for life (5+ years so far)
  Have you maintained your weight loss? yes
  Do you feel the diet is safe? Why or why not? It is if done right - too many people make up their version - usually low calorie, low fat, low carb and dangerous but most give up quickly & say it didn't work for them
  Did you exercise while on the diet? disabled & unable
  Would you follow this diet plan again? for a lifetime

  There is no better way to bring the body to the state of optimal health than with Atkins low carb way of eating. IF a person eats sufficient fat & protein & minimal carbs, they can become very healthy. Free of blood sugar health problems, high blood pressure, health problems associated with high cholesterol, obesity health problems. Anything less that 9 grams of carbs per hour controls insulin and is considered low carb (up to 144 grams per day).

  U.S. government guidelines were changed 35 years ago to suggest we lower our fat intake & increase our carb intake. American society followed these recommendations & lowered their fat intake by 11% & increased their carb consumption. In this same time frame obesity, diabetes, heart disease, thyroid dysfunctions are all at epidemic levels. Most of this is caused by a high carb diet NOT a low carb diet. Through their direct effects on insulin & blood sugar, refined carbohydrates, starches & sugars are the dietary cause of coronary heart disease & diabetes.

  Your body requires fats & protein, you will die without them. You will die if you eat protein without fat. You do not require carbohydrates. The body can manufacture all it needs from the protein/fat combination.

  A low carbohydrate diet is a high fat diet. The protein should only be a little higher than adequate. Although it is completely possible to live on a fat/protein only diet for long term (as proven by research done in a hospital setting) it becomes boring fairly quickly. Luckily many vegetables & some fruits, nuts & seeds are low in carbs and greatly expand the diet. Most long term low carbers eat as many, if not more non starchy vegetables than vegetarians.

  Glucose is the bodies preferred fuel (if you want to get technical, it actually burns alcohol most efficiently, but that doesn't make it any healthier for the body than carbs), the body can convert 100% of carbs, 58% of protein & 10% of dietary fat into glucose. The body can also be fueled by fat (dietary fat & fat cells) but only in the absence of carbs. Your brain actually prefers (* reference info) to be fueled by ketones (part of the fat burning process), it does require glucose also, but glucose can be easily converted from excess protein if needed or dietary fat.

  Simple carbohydrates trigger insulin. High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels balances out other hormones & allows the body to function properly.

  The link between saturated fats and heart health is based on faulty science. Dietary fat, whether saturated or not, is not a cause of obesity, heart disease, or any other chronic disease.

  Plaque build up in the arteries is more attributable to carb consumption than dietary fats, which seems to be the conclusion of the following study. Carb consumption raises triglycerides & VLDL (bad cholesterol). Fats raise the HDL (good cholesterol). High triglyceride levels & low HDL levels are an indicator of plaque & glycation - the precursors to a heart attack & heart disease.

  study from the Oxford group examining the postprandial (after-eating) effects of a low-fat vs. low-carbohydrate diet. (Roberts R et al, 2008)

  Postprandial lipoproteins, you'd think, would be plentiful after ingesting a large quantity of fat, since fat must be absorbed via chylomicrons into the bloodstream. But it's carbohydrates that figure most prominently in determining the pattern and magnitude of postprandial triglycerides and lipoproteins. Much of this effect develops by way of de novo lipogenesis, the generation of new lipoproteins like VLDL after carbohydrate ingestion.

  *
  The brain gets its energy from ketone bodies when insufficient glucos

QUESTION:
Have you a good or bad Weight Loss story?
I am doing some research for a website I would like to publish relating to weight loss methods. I am keen to hear from real people about their personal experiences of as many different regimes as possible. These might include the many and varied diet plans, exercise and workout programs which could be anything from simply walking, to full gym membership or using celebrity DVDs. In fact, if you have achieved any dramatic weight loss results I would love to hear you story and include it in my site.
You might include a bit about yourself- age, lifestyle, starting weight, method used and result! As much detail as you are able to divulge and possibly some photos (before and after type) would make the site as interesting as possible and hopefully raise awareness of the levels of success acheived using the huge variety of methods.
Depending on the uptake, I may include an online forum for people to discuss the subject, swop ideas with each other and seek advice. Any suggestions most welcome too!
You can post your story here or alternatively email it to paul(at)joobery.co.uk If you first send me an email to say you have a story, I will send all my credentials to you before you send it- for your peace of mind.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
Paul Groundwater.
Reis, a truly inspirational story- one which will do doubt be a ray of light to many people. Thank you very much for that. If you have any more info or updates, I would delighted if you would pass them on to me! Thanks again and Well done
DH- Thank you so much for your frank and touching account. It shows in stark terms just how much a desire can turn to obsession with near tragic results. I would be very keen to include this as a reminder to readers of how anorexia doesn't just happen to "other people". Thank you once more for sharing this and well done you!!
I will re-post this question a few times to attract some more interest. With the various time zones and the sheer volume of posts on yahoo answers it is not long before a question gets lost in the crowd!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
BEST DIET FOR 22 YEAR OLD FEMALE?
I need to lose about 40 pounds for a wedding I am going to be in September 2011. Any ideas? I have done Weight Watchers and I like the plan but, its too expensive even for the online. I do workout several times a week I just need a diet plan to help with the weight loss. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  vegan diet and stop drinking soda, when i was 200 pounds it shed like crazy when i changed my diet (i also did tae bo and other cardio exercises) now im 125 and ive stayed there for 8 years now

QUESTION:
Losing weight but not losing inches?
I've been overweight for most of my life and have finally decided to take charge and commit to changing my lifestyle. A few weeks ago, I started watching my food intake, drinking only water (in lieu of pop and juice; I still have to have my milk, though) and doing more physical activity. According to the scale, I have already lost quite a bit of weight. The trouble is that I don't feel like I'm getting any thinner.

I am now worried that I'm only losing lean muscle mass but retaining all of my body fat. Could this be the case? Here is a rough outline of what my diet and exercise plan has been like:

- I usually eat around 1300 calories per day. According to a few calculators I've used online, my recommended intake is close to 3000 calories per day. This seems like way too many. The problem is that I've switched to healthier foods that are low in calories. I get full before I can ever reach 2000 calories. According to FatSecret.com (the site/tool I use to track my food intake on my Blackberry), my calorie breakdown is about a 50:25:25 ratio of carbs, fat, and proteins (respectively).

- I've been doing mostly cardio workouts. My preferred exercise is jumping rope, but I also go for long walks and riding bikes (stationary and regular bikes out on trails). I also bought some resistance bands and use those for a little bit everyday to work out my biceps and triceps. I figured that if I could build some more muscle mass, I could be burning more calories while resting.

I did a search for people that are losing weight on the scale but aren't getting any smaller. There were people on the Atkin's Diet forum that talked about how doing strength training while on a weight loss diet could actually result in losing lean muscle mass. This is not what I want to happen, for obvious reasons. I want to lose my excess body fat to improve my health.

As a point of reference, I'm a 6'2" male (21 years old) and I started out at about 280 pounds. I am now down to 265 without showing any noticeable signs of weight loss. I'm hoping that as I continue on with my new lifestyle change, the weight loss will become more noticeable. Perhaps it is just a matter of me being too big before for even a loss of 15 pounds to be noticeable. I haven't felt my pants fitting any looser but when I feel my belly with a shirt on, it feels like it's flatter. When I look at it without a shirt, it looks as big as it ever has.

If anyone has any pointers that would help me start shedding fat instead of muscle, I'm all ears. Should I start doing more weight training in addition to my cardio? Or should I keep my focus on cardio to burn fat?

I apologize for the length of this question. I do appreciate any advice that anyone could offer.

Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Sounds like you lost water weight. In order to really see results its going to take time, and perseverance. Keep at it.

  In order to build muscle and tone you need to do more resistance training, not just cardio. Cardio gets the heart rate up and burns fat. In order to build muscle you need to be doing resistance, and not just with the bands.

  Best of luck.

QUESTION:
help on proper weight loss?
a friend of mine realy wants to lose weight but i don't think she is capable of figuring out how to and sticking with it so i said i would help her, though i am pretty clueless on the subject aswell. i am doing some research online and i think i'm almost ready to put together a schedule/diet plan for her. i just want to make sure that she is properly losing weight and that this does not have large negative effects on her health but weight loss is achieved at a decent pace. i am trying to get information on the matter from multiple sources such as my teachers, internet, and people who have been successful in weight loss. i know that everbody is different and that something that works for one person may not work for another. my friend (17) is overweight with high blood pressure and asthma. i want to make sure that i am considering everything i should be before i suggest something for her. so onto the question: what should i be considering to get her into a routine that will help her lose weight and be healthy. some things that i would like you to include is maybe good exercises for losing weight, what foods are good to eat to lose weight and how often to eat a day, nutrients needed to stay healthy while losing weight, sites/places with helpful information on the subject such as nutrient dense foods, healthy weight loss, etc. thank you.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
weight loss fears and support?
im 16 years old and i weigh 246 lbs.. i know its crazy so please dont make fun of me. but i wanna start loosing weight.. my goal is to loose 70-85 lbs in the next 6 months. is that too much if it is what is the appropriate amount. also how can i prevent excess saggy skin.. and are there free online support groups for teen girls? and does anyone know a good diet plan?

• ANSWER:
  It is possible within 6 months if you work hard and are dedicated. Overall it depends on your body type and health history. Here is what you do.

  1. Don't count calories or worry about eating fat etc like others may say. Stick to science when it comes to fat lose, not hype.
  2. Eat when hungry, eat until satisfied, and never to get full. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
  3. Eat good natural foods, you need veggies, good proteins, good fats, and overall good nutrition.
  4. Avoid all processed foods, all sodas, sweeteners of all kinds, soy products, and all refined foods and grains.
  5. Follow a diet for your metabolism. Check out Dr. Mercola on the web ane his book on metabolism.
  6. Drink good water 8-10 glasses a day
  7. Exercise. Aerobic is good for your heart and to get things flowing but it won't help much for fat loss. If you aren't use to exercise, start walking daily.
  8. Build muscle. Muscle will burn the fat. Do sit ups, pull ups, leg lifts, and crunches daily. Increase your intensity every week. Add different varieties about every ten days. You must keep challenging your muscles or you'll stagnant after a few weeks.
  9. Find someone to help motivate and keep you going. A friend, a coach, a personal trainer.
  10. keep track of your progress and don't give up.
  11. Don't worry about the weight, its fat lose and health that should be your focus.
  12. Keep a positive attitude.

  This plan works and is based on science.

QUESTION:
Weight loss and apple cider vinegar... I'm changing my diet & exercising and looking for a little "extra"...?
I have a good amount of weight to lose and I have talked to a lot of people and read a lot of information. I believe I have a good plan going but I do want to take advantage of everything that might give me an edge. I am cutting my calories (nothing too serious, I found out I was eating way too many calories for my activity level) I am planning on keeping under 1600 calories a day. I have a gym membership and am going several times a week. My dream goal would be to go daily but I live in the middle of nowhere and the place is about a 25 minute drive from here (gas!! eek!!) I am doing my best to not eat complete crap like drive thru and how I am trying to do that is planning to include more protein daily.

I have been looking at diet pills and fat burners to include but I just really don't want to spend the money on something that I have no clue if it REALLY would be worth it. Looking online I found that some people swear by drinking a little bit of apple cider vinegar every day. I tried it yesterday and it didn't taste bad or anything... but is it actually doing anything for me? Anyone have any experience in this? Any tips that can help me? Any motivational stories?

Thanks! )

Oh also just in case it matters I am a young adult female and I am tracking and calculating my food online at livestrong.com and I think it helps. At least it made me see how much on any given day I was eating....

• ANSWER:
  Your Plan IS Great!!!
  Eh!!! 25minutes away!
  i live in the country and its about 15-20miles away from town, it sucks!!!
  i dont use the gym..but then i dont have a car im 15..
  i go outside and jog or ride my back or run up and down the stairs..
  aha....and other stuff i find to keep active...
  LiveStrong is good, i hate counting my calories though, it makes me feel deprived.....if im counting calories, i start freaking out and not eating healthy stuff like ill avoid bananana coz its too high and i dont need it blahblahbalh.....
  Anyways, you'll lose weight, dont go under 1200...1600 is great.....

  Good Luck..i hope u get happy with your weight soon...i have ten pounds i need to lose at the minute bleh!

QUESTION:
Weight Loss vs Body Frame?
Okay, so basically i'm on a plan to start losing weight, the plan is simple, healthy diet (ie. NO junk food at all) watching how much i eat, and exercise.

My stats:
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Current Weight: 146.2 pounds
Height: 5 foot 3 inches
Body Frame (According to an online calculator): Large
Goal Weight: 115 pounds.

Firstly, I do not want anyone telling me that my goal weight is unrealistic, and that it is unhealthy. It's my goal weight, and I will reach it tyvm.

I had a talk with my dad today, and he basically told me i'll never have the ideal body that i want, aka, a flat toned stomach and nice toned legs, with a gap between my thighs (i'm not looking for anorexic thin, model type legs, just well toned.)

Is he right? Or is my ideal body achieveable?

• ANSWER:
  That's a great start. I would also suggest you learn about an optimal diet is given the rich variety of foods available to Americans. If you eat a balanced vegetarian diet and have B12, D3, and Omega-3s (flax seed) in your diet, there is no need to eat any dairy or meat. At minimum you should cut down significantly on dairy and meat because these correlate with obesity and with the most common diseases in America.

  Your father is incorrect. You can have flat abs and less fat on your body. It takes a combination of diet and free weight training to do it. "Body for Life" will get you started on the weight training, but the food recommendations in this book are not healthy. I recommend a whole plant based diet for best results. I lost 80 pounds and kept it off by simply moving to a pure whole plant based diet that minimizes processed foods, oils, salt, fat, sugars, MSG, and aspartame. (Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr.)

  Don't waist your time with commercial programs. Kolata (of NY Times) reported that Atkin's, Weight Watchers, and calorie restricted diets are ineffective for most people over the long-term.

  The experts I read are all current researchers with peer reviewed studies in human nutrition and human health:

  T. Colin Campbell
  John McDougall
  Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr.
  Dean Ornish
  Neal Barnard
  Joel Fuhrman

  Remember that this is a lifestyle change and that it is not a temporary diet. Joel Fuhrman also writes about medically supervised water fasts (effective for weight loss and other conditions), but you would need to connect up with a good clinic. They will insist that you learn how to eat a healthy vegetarian diet with minimal dairy and meat before you sign up.

  By all means, you need to make sure your coordinate your diet change with your physician who must reduce any cholesterol lowering drugs that you may be taking (statins). It's common for people to experience withdrawal symptoms from the standard American diet for the first two or three days. A vegetarian diet will lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. Most vegetarians (who eat a balanced diet) report that they feel much better after just a week on their new diet.

  If you want it, you can do it. You can eat more and weigh less (Dean Ornish). The motivation is how good you feel on this diet.

QUESTION:
Is there a weight loss program for people with lots of food allergies?
I'm looking to lose about 40 lbs, but i have a work out program that ive been doing well on but i would like to get into a diet that will help also, but i have about 11 food allergies, but only 6 of them put me in high medical risk, which is lettuce (of all sorts, its a chemical inside the lettuce), whole corn (not corn syrup), Whole Pecan/Walnuts/Almonds/Peanuts, Soy Beans, Yeast (in some breads), and Milk. ( I can drink it, and have little bit in my food, but a lot of it makes me so sick to my stomach that i start vomiting, then it leads to ulcers)
i just would like to lose my 40lbs and eat healthier but at the same time not having allergy medical risks.

Is there any programs or plans out there online or groups that make a good diet plan that work by me not having to digest my 6 high risk allergies?

• ANSWER:
  Aww you poor girl! I'm sorry you've got all of these allergies.
  I've learned that the best way to diet is to just eat whole grain pastas/breads (if you dare touch bread that is!) , lean meats (chicken breast, 98% lean ground beef), fruits & veggies. Replace all snack foods with your favorite fruit, and you could look up diet recipes online for chicken, ground beef and vegetarian dishes that don't call for lettuce. Drink mostly water and juice sometimes, but make sure you check the sugar content of the juice before you buy it. Exercise for an hour every day, let it be walking or yoga, just any activity. Yoga is a great slow motion way to burn calories and I've found it very relaxing. Keep your diet between 1,200 calories and 1,500 calories each day.
  I hope all goes well for you!

QUESTION:
Question about diets...........?
I just had a baby 2 months ago yesterday.. so i have a lot of unwanted baby weight. Ive read online a few different diet plans that work.. i want something that's going to work fast. I guess my question is, is a liquid diet a good idea? Ive read about a lemonade weight loss diet.. and it says it works good and cleans out your system.. well thanks in advance..

• ANSWER:
  Don't try out any diets right now. You will shed the unwanted baby weight once you start living the routine way. Simple walking and slow jogging exercises will help. Be happy.

QUESTION:
Diet plan to lose weight and gain?
Hi there!
Im a 23 year old male, 5'10 with a 26% BF (thats what the online calculators tell me) weighing 84 kgs and a not-so-good diet.
I workout 4 days a week at the gym. Im getting some pretty decent muscle gains but at the same time im unhappy with my BF percentage. I have incorporated cardio (running, cycling) in my training (One hour 3 days a week).
Whats a good diet plan for me? Ive looked at the sample plans on the internet but I still thought ill ask you's too. Can any one be kind enough to put up a sample plan that'll help with muscle gain and fat loss?
Cheers!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
I need a good easy and healthy diet?
I'm a little overweight and not willing to pay for a online weight loss program because i only need to loose 2-3 stone. Anyone already have a diet plan which works or has been recomended. I would love to be able to wear my summer clothes from last year nothing fits anymore. HELP!!!

• ANSWER:
  Please DONT diet. Diets arent good for you because they basically screw your body around. Plus, people who diet tend to put the weight back on after and more people tend to gain even more weight. You should opt for a healthy eating plan. Its 100% about respecting your body, is ongoing and keeps you healthy.

  I think instead of aiming to lose weight you should aim to be healthy and "slim down". See the problem associated with weight is that it isnt an indication of how healthy or slender a person is. ALOT of people find that when they exercise and eat right they actually GAIN weight, thats because your fat is being replaced by muscle and muscle actually weighs more than fat. Think of it this way... a professional athlete could weigh in at over 100kg, sure that makes them sound like a HUGE fatty but theyre probably really healthy. Just like a supermodel can be tiny and really unhealthy because she doesnt eat right.
  Thats why I always encourage people to document two things when trying to lose weight:
  1. thier actual weight
  2. their measurements (but, waist, hips, upper arm, thigh, calf and ankle)
  I say this because although your more likely to put of weight when you build lean muscle, youll find your measurements will decrease ultimately making you look slimmer. (Confusing i know!).

  You should be consuming no more than 2000 calories per day. When I say 2000, I dont mean you can have them from whatever foods you like. You should now only be eating healthy... that means more fruit and veg, lean red meats and plenty of chicken and fish. Also try to eat more brown foods eg. brown bread over white bread. (its much better for you).
  Its also really important to get at least 30mins of exercise everyday. This can be however you want, and yes a walk counts. If you play sport then thats great, if not then why not take one up. You could also look into getting some fitness DVDs or joining a gym.

  METABOLIC TRAINING WORKOUT:
  Metabolic training means working out all the major muscles in your body, with as little rest during intervals as possible. It’s a mix or cardio and resistance training, which makes it the best workout to tone and sculpt your body.

  THE RULES:
  1. There are 7 exercises in the circuit, they should all be done in the correct order
  2. Once you’ve finished one workout try to move to the next as quickly as possible.
  3. The workout takes about 15-20 mins. Start out doing it every second day. The, after a week you might feel fit enough to run through it twice in one session.
  4. Listen to your body. If you feel faint or short of breath then you should stop and take a break.

  THE WORKOUT:
  WARM UP
  1. 50 thigh taps: run on the spot, bringing your knees up high in front of you so you can tap you thighs with your palms
  2. 10 truck jumps: run on the spot, then jump in the air lifting your knees up towards your chest
  3. Finish with 30 star jumps

  TIGHTEN YOUR TUSH
  1. Stand with your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, toes turned out
  2. Sqeeuze in your tummy, slowly lower yourelf to a sitting position
  3. Continue downwards, inhaling as you go. Stop before you reach a crouch position.
  4. Breathing our and squeezing your butt, return to start position - push up through your heels.
  5. Repeat 15-20 times

  TONE THOSE ARMS
  1. Kneel down, then learn forward and place your palms on the ground slightly wider than your shoulders. Inhale and lower yourself towards the ground, bending your albows and dropping your hips. Keep your back straight and tummy tucked in.
  2. Stop before you chest touches the ground. Push bak up through your arms, chest and shoulders exhaling as you go.
  3. Repeat 12 to 15 times

  THIGH HIGH ACTION
  1. Stand on your right leg with your right arm against a wll for blanace. Keep your bac straight and raise your left leg at a 45 degree angle behind you
  2. Keeping your right high flat on the ground and your left leg in the air, lower yourself towards the ground. Pause when your halfway down (making sure you back leg doesn’t touch the ground)
  3. Return to start position, pushing through the right thigh.
  4. Repeat 10 - 15 times, then swap legs.

  CUE THE CALF MUSCLES
  1. Put your left foot on the edge of a step in front of you, so that only the ball of your foot is touching.
  2. Raise your heel so your almost on tiptoe, making sure you can feel the stretch in the calf. Then lower your heel to the ground.
  3. Now run the two movements together. Repeat 15-20 times, then swap legs.

  STOMACH STUFF
  1. Lie on your back, arms behind your head and legs straight out in front.
  2. Using your stomach muscles, raise your arms in front you and your legs in the air at the same time. Breathe in as you go.
  3. Breathe out and keeping your abs tight lower yourself back to start position.
  4. Repeat 20 times.

  COOL DOWN
  Try some simple stretches that target your upper and lower body, hold each one for about 15 seconds or you could go for a short stroll.

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
Severe weight loss....?
I am 19 and 5 foot 1 and i weigh 280. I have tried walking sports and rabbit food. does anyone know any diet plan that doesn't make me have to cut out all the good foods? I cant afford something like jenny craig or weight watchers. i want something i can do at home and monitor online. Does anyone know anything like that?

• ANSWER:
  You need to have someone that is able to monitor your progress. Monitoring your own progress means that you have to be super dedicated and conscientious about wanting to lose weight and staying to the plan. Most people need someone to watch them. A suggestion is to talk with a dietician or a nutritionist or someone like that whom can guide you along an appropriate plan.

QUESTION:
what are popular weight loss plans and diet books that work?
I need to find a book that helps me create a plan to lose weight and how to lose it! thank you

• ANSWER:
  Sorry Maria but the answers in front of me are all robot spammers, the best diet or popular weight loss plan that actually works is P90X.

QUESTION:
Does anyone know any strict weight loss plans or work out plans/ diets? Thanks!!!?
I am looking to start a strict weight loss plan/ diet plan. Does anyone know any that have worked out for anyone?? Thank you in advance.

• ANSWER:
  If you are looking at a very strict and forward weight loss and workout plan I highly recommend P90x. This program lasts 90 days and comes with a 90 day meal plan to follow as well. The workouts are great and the program teaches you how to eat correctly & the workouts are very similar to having a personal trainer.

  It is cheaper than most other weight loss plans out there that seem to lack direct workout regiments. If you would like to try it out: Youtube P90x videos and you’ll get a good idea of what to expect. The program comes with a pack of dvd workouts - cardio/ yoga/ polymetrics/ abs/ arms etc. all ranging from 60 minutes to 15 minutes. Depending on what you’re looking at doing (loosing weight/ gaining muscle) they have a list on what workouts to do on what days.

QUESTION:
I need a weight loss diet plan that actually works. I need help?
Is there any weight loss diet plans that really work. I need to lose weight and I am willing to do what it takes. Are there any websites that provide this service for free?

• ANSWER:
  There is a really great online program called The Weight Loss Jungle. They help you find the best methods to lose weight. There are programs designed specifically for your weigh loss needs, recipes, forums, blogs, e-books, and even free trials of many diet programs.

QUESTION:
Weight Loss Diet Plans?
I'm looking to lose some weight, but not in the wrong kind of way. Instead I want to take it somewhat slowly, so that I will be able to keep the weight off. Does anyone have some diet plans or meal plans that have worked for them? If so please let me know what they are in detail. Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Read labels, read labels, read labels. Watch your fat intake, less than 15 grams per meal. Don't concentrate on carbs. You need carbs to burn bad carbs. Also eat green, raw veggies. That's helped me lose 35 lbs. and keep it off. Moderation is good.

QUESTION:
Weight loss diets? I need a list of the best that work- from your experience.?
I need a list of the best weight loss diets/plans. I would prefer if they were free and/or well know or branded. I am doing an experiment for my year 10 science research project. Links would be really appreciated. If you have any stories about how your or someone you know lost weight could you please put them in it would really help. Thank you.

• ANSWER:
  You can find some great weight loss and diet plans from this site:

  http://www.idealweightlossplans.com/

  On it there are some reviews of some pretty famous weight loss programs as well as links to such programs from which you can find some reviews from people who have benefited from them.

  Hope this helps!!

QUESTION:
how to start diet and weight loss plan?
Well im 6'1 250 pounds. I got really out of shape and need a diet or plan that will work to lose weight and gain energy. I also need an exercise plan as far as how much do i walk/run and certain exercises that will help. I thank all of you for your answers and hep!
What foods should i buy and eat?

• ANSWER:
  Looking for a balanced approach to weight loss and fitness?
  Get a "Shopping List' for the foods you will need to turn your body to a Lean Mean Fat Burning Machine !

  Go to http://www.oneminutemuscle.com

  Download the program, it has a shopping list of what you will need to stock your kitchen right !

  Best of Luck

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QUESTION:
How to start diet and weight loss plan?
Well im 6'1 250 pounds. I got really out of shape and need a diet or plan that will work to lose weight and gain energy.

• ANSWER:
  Fatloss4idiots diet plan is really helpful for me, it helps me loss 50 pounds in 3 months last year. It's really working since you can generate a working diet plan with the food that you like it ad there's 3 days cheat periods too. It's really good.
  http://beam.to/revealweightlossfact

QUESTION:
Any good weight loss plans that actually work?
What are some great diets/exercising plans that actually work and help you lose weight fast?

• ANSWER:
  There are several dietary changes you can make that should have you seeing results right away:

  *Cut out all processed, refined white flour products (breads, crackers, pastas, etc.) and replace them with whole grain versions ("whole grain" should be the first item on the ingredients list)
  *Drop the overprocessed junk foods - including chips, candy, cookies, soda, etc. Replace them with healthy snacks like fresh fruit or small portions of nuts
  *Eat only when you're truly hungry and listen to your body while you're eating so that you don't overeat
  *There's also some surprising new research about how the human body isn't designed to process dairy and animal proteins. If you have the willpower, sticking with a healthy vegan diet that's heavy on the beans and plant-based proteins is a great way to lose weight quickly.

  As for exercise, the best type of exercise is one that you can stick with. I absolutely hate running on the treadmill, but put me in an hour and a half long hip hop dance class and I'll push myself until I can't move anymore. Find something that you enjoy and you won't have any trouble forcing yourself to go every day.

  However, it's not uncommon for women to have trouble losing weight with just diet and exercise alone. The body is more than just a calculator - meaning that there's more that goes into losing weight than just calories in versus calories out through exercise. If you're having trouble losing weight, you might want to check with your doctor - there may be an underlying condition like hypothyroidism that's preventing you from losing weight. I'm also a huge fan of natural, plant-based supplements that help boost energy and metabolism. Just check with your doctor before you start taking anything new - especially if you're already on any prescription medications.

  Hope this helps!

QUESTION:
quick weight loss diet plan program?
i know there are lots of program specifically for diet in reducing weight out there. But i will like to know if i can find a reliable weight loss program that will spell out working tips for quick result using diet plans step by step guide. If you have clue to nay program out there pls provide answer here, thank you

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Does the Nutrisystem Weight Loss Diet Program really work?
I plan on getting on the weight loss program in November (after having a baby). I would like to know if it really works???!!!! Just checked out their website and started looking around. I can’t find a price without letting them know my personal information. Does anyone know about how much it cost? Did it work for you? My plan is to drop about 50-60 pounds. The reason I am considering Nutrisystem is because the food is already made. With having a new baby I will be pressed for time. Please only respond if you have tried it or know someone that has. Thanks everyone!

• ANSWER:
  Hi,
  I just ordered Nutrisystem on Saturday 8/25/07 and I recieved my box of food yesterday 8/29/07. I have been on it for 2 full days! The first day I hated the first 2 things I ate and I was pretty pissed off and thought I would deffinatly quit. But today, however, everything I ate was actually really good!! I oredered the variety pack and my next month I'll get to choose which meals I like. You get ALOT of food and you eat like 6 times a day. They give you one week free...so it's 5 whole weeks of food. I paid exactly 3.90. It just was charged onto my credit card today. The people on the site are really cool and there are chat boards and free online classes. There is a lot to do on the site and it's quite fun making friends that are doing the same thing you are. I work ALOT, so I think that this is the best diet plan for me. I have gained 45 pounds since having my daughter 9 months ago (in November also). So far i feel like i have more energy and I'm happy with it. Don't just take my advice though....I've only been on it for 2 days. Best of Luck!!! : )

QUESTION:
What is the best weight loss diet plan?
I am 17 years old, female. Prom is coming up in 3 months and I put on about 10 pounds over the summer that I want to take off plus a little bit more. I am 5’0 and 119 pounds. What I want to lose most, other than all around is my love handles, stomach (#1), butt (sticks out =/), and my arms are a little too fat for my body.

I am planning on going to the gym everyday for about 1.5-2 hours and eating healthy, however, I need a little help with following it and what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t.

I went to the gym today, for the first time for this diet plan/weight losing plan. I did the treadmill for 5ish minutes fast walking (warm-up/cool down) and about 10 minutes running (not SO fast, but running) and then did the sitting bike for 10 minutes/1.5 miles. It was my first day so I didn’t do much.

I am planning on eating healthy so it helps with my weight loss as well and my face.

I plan to eat Special K cereal with 1% milk in the morning (615 AM)
Lunch at school: apple and water? If I should eat more, maybe a sandwich (wheat bread with a slice of cheese since I’m a vegetarian, would that be healthy?) (1030 AM)
100 calorie pack? Or a granola bar would be healthier? (12-2ish, anytime between there)
Dinner: Indian food, but healthy, like soups and veggies.
Snacks during the day: apples, plums, oranges/tangerines/clementines, watermelon.
6 bottles of water per day.
Not eating after 7 PM.

I am planning to go to the school gym right after school from 230-3 and then come home and go to my gym by my house from 345-5?
What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)
Also like on treadmill/elliptical should I do incline/hill, if it makes a difference?

Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?

When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?

Thank you so much and if you have any other experience suggestions/ideas please help. If anything is unhealthy (foods that I listed) or exercises that will not help/help please tell me, thank you =)

If you ever did a diet/exercise plan that worked/is working in about 3 months, please tell.

• ANSWER:
  Wow, i actually took the time to read all that.
  Make your own "working diet plan with your chosen food":
  fatloss4idiot diet plan generator can help you
  http://beam.to/revealweightlossfact

  "Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?"

  Yes, think of it this way, instead of eating chips & soda, you'd be eating fruits & vegetables & drinking water... which has very little oil compared to junk food.

  Specifically, sweating will open your pours up and you can wipe away all the oil pretty much. What you want to do after you sweat is rince your face with cold water.

  "When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?"

  You'll probably see results after a week, but your starting from square one, so it will take your body some time to get into shape but if you eat right & watch your calories, the lbs will be shedding off.

  "What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)"

  I too have workout ADHD, so this is what id recommend:

  Cardio workout for the out of shape:
  Day 1: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bicycle. (30 mins total)
  Day 2: 15 minutes of treadmill and elliptical. (30 mins total)
  Day 3: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike & just 5 minutes of stair stepper. (35 mins total)
  Day 4: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike (45 minutes total)
  Day 5: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, then 5 minutes of the stair stepper with an additional 5 minutes of jumping rope. (50 mins total)

  As you begin to get more fit, more confident in your physical health, you can begin to increase your total workouts by 5 minutes and the intensity by an extra level.

  Good luck! You can make those other b*tches jealous if you stay motivated.

QUESTION:
weight loss plan diet?
I am 17 years old, female. Prom is coming up in mid-May and I put on about 10 pounds over the summer that I want to take off plus a little bit more. I am 5’0 and 119 pounds. What I want to lose most, other than all around is my love handles, stomach (#1), butt (sticks out =/), and my arms are a little too fat for my body.

I am planning on going to the gym everyday for about 1.5-2 hours and eating healthy, however, I need a little help with following it and what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t.

I went to the gym today, for the first time for this diet plan/weight losing plan. I did the treadmill for 5ish minutes fast walking (warm-up/cool down) and about 10 minutes running (not SO fast, but running) and then did the sitting bike for 10 minutes/1.5 miles. It was my first day so I didn’t do much.

I am planning on eating healthy so it helps with my weight loss as well and my face.

I plan to eat Special K cereal with 1% milk in the morning (615 AM)
Lunch at school: apple and water? If I should eat more, maybe a sandwich (wheat bread with a slice of cheese since I’m a vegetarian, would that be healthy?) (1030 AM)
100 calorie pack? Or a granola bar would be healthier? (12-2ish, anytime between there)
Dinner: Indian food, but healthy, like soups and veggies.
Snacks during the day: apples, plums, oranges/tangerines/clementines, watermelon.
6 bottles of water per day.
Not eating after 7 PM.

I am planning to go to the school gym right after school from 230-3 and then come home and go to my gym by my house from 345-5?
What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)
Also like on treadmill/elliptical should I do incline/hill, if it makes a difference?

Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?

When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?

Thank you so much and if you have any other experience suggestions/ideas please help. If anything is unhealthy (foods that I listed) or exercises that will not help/help please tell me, thank you =)

If you ever did a diet/exercise plan that worked/is working in about 3 months, please tell.

• ANSWER:
  Wow, i actually took the time to read all that.

  Make your own "100 calorie packs":

  -6 almonds
  -6 baby carrots
  -1/4 an apple.
  = 100 cal.

  You can eat one in the beginning of every class to keep your metabolism up.. plus a bottle of water.

  ------------------------------------------------------
  "Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?"

  Yes, think of it this way, instead of eating chips & soda, you'd be eating fruits & vegetables & drinking water... which has very little oil compared to junk food.

  Specifically, sweating will open your pours up and you can wipe away all the oil pretty much. What you want to do after you sweat is rince your face with cold water.

  -----------------------------------------------------------------
  "When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?"

  You'll probably see results after a month, but your starting from square one, so it will take your body some time to get into shape but if you eat right & watch your calories, the lbs will be shedding off.
  ----------------------------------------------------------------
  "What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)"

  I too have workout ADHD, so this is what id recommend:

  Cardio workout for the out of shape:
  Day 1: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bicycle. (30 mins total)
  Day 2: 15 minutes of treadmill and elliptical. (30 mins total)
  Day 3: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike & just 5 minutes of stair stepper. (35 mins total)
  Day 4: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike (45 minutes total)
  Day 5: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, then 5 minutes of the stair stepper with an additional 5 minutes of jumping rope. (50 mins total)

  As you begin to get more fit, more confident in your physical health, you can begin to increase your total workouts by 5 minutes and the intensity by an extra level.

  Good luck! You can make those other b*tches jealous if you stay motivated.

QUESTION:
veg diet plans for weight loss?
i need to loose weight very urgently because of my marriage.
i am a vegeterian, 29 yrs old and weigh 76 kgs.
i have heard about the protein shake diets. how does it all work. what is the best combination of diet to loose weight.
i rarely get time to excersie so loosing that way is out of the question.
what is the best diet plan to loose around 15 kgs in a month.
please help me its very urgent.

• ANSWER:
  Few tips to bring about weight loss as well as ensuring good health.

  1. Aerobics:
  You need to work on building your heart-lung (cardiovascular) endurance. Take up any activity form cycling, to running or jogging to skiing to swimming to even brisk walking to get that gut into its original size. This kind of activity will draw upon the fat stores in the body for generating fuel to last that long. The presence of oxygen (controlled breathing during this workout, instead of huffing and puffing) will mobilize the fat to get utilized instead of stored. This will take care of the fat that lies above the muscles in the abdominal area. No amount of crunches by themselves will do this. Thankfully, any aerobic activity that elevates your heart rate can help you burn fat and take off unwanted pounds. Many experts recommend doing at least three sessions of 20 minutes of aerobic activity per week. Ideally, for long-term weight control, you should engage in at least four sessions per week, for 45 minutes each time.

  2. Weight Training:
  The key here is to adopt an OVERALL weight training program so that the lean mass percentage in the entire body increases. Balance your ab crunches and leg lifts with an equal amount of effort for the lower back to ensure it is not weak. Work out the rest of the body for the best results. And of course, concentrate on technique and quality of your ab crunches and pelvic lifts, rather than higher repetitions. And remember, exercises such as these, only improve the tone and endurance of the muscles, they don’t burn fat. Where weight training is concerned, make absolutely sure that the weights are not heavy and you use the right technique while lifting, keeping back straight and tummy tucked in, not slackened.

  3. Healthy diet spread through the day, not night. Eating the right food out of habit rather than as a fad, can work wonders for an extra middle. Keep the calories light and spread out through the day rather than bunching them all at night and then sleeping on it, when the body’s metabolic rate is the slowest.

  4. Holding tummy upright
  Sitting up tall and straight all day with your tummy tucked in tight can assist in firming up the muscles in the midsection, which in turn appears more slender and trim.

  1. Increase the consumption of complex carbohydrates like whole wheat, millet (jowar) and barley (bajra).

  2. Restrict refined products such as flour (maida) and its products such as bread, noodles, macaronis and pastas in regular diet.

  3. Restrict fat and cholesterol rich foods. Only non-vegetarian foods (like eggs and dairy products) are good sources of cholesterol, however saturated fatty acids present in butter, ghee, vanaspati and coconut get metabolised to cholesterol in our body.

  4. Reduce the amount of sugars consumed.

  5. Consume raw fruits and vegetables in form of salads and raitas in every meal. These provide adequate vitamins, minerals and fiber. Fiber is essential as it aids in digestion, has an effective role in managing obesity and cardiovascular problems.

  6. Limit salt intake.

  7. Have small portions of food at a time.

  8. Do not skip meals.

  9. Have regular meal timings.

  10. Do not eat while cooking and watching television.

  11. Drink plenty of water (6-8 glasses) in a day.

  12. Exercise regularly. Do brisk walking at least for 20-40 minutes in a day.

QUESTION:
Can you please give me your opinion on my weight loss plan/diet?
This may be a little detailed for some but can you please bear with me as i really would like some honest opinions.

I slowly put on weight during my final years of school because i stopped sports to study and my eating habits did slip to being unhealthy.

My weight has been the same for about a year.

I'm female, 18 and 167cm.

I have been working full time for 7 months (earning money for uni). I work an average of 50 hrs a wk. my weight has remained constant over that time even though i have been off and on trying to eat healthy and exercise more. it has actually dropped 3 kgs since i left school. BUT i have noticed that i've lost muscle tone and put on fat on my stomach. this is because i find it hard to put exercise into my day given that 2-3 dys a wk i leave home at 7.15 am and get back at 9.15pm... with an hrs break between jobs in between. i am also prone to eating badly sometimes.

So anyway... too now.

I started the meal replacement diet optifast 5 days ago. I was 78kgs and now i am 73kgs. My diet consists of:

1/2 cup (uncooked) of porridge, made with water.
3x cups green tea
2x optifast shakes
2x cups raw vegetables
about 1.5L water from the tap

which is exactly what the optifast diet recommends minus 2 tsps oil (because i don't cook the vegetables)

i feel okay but i am concerned at the rate of weight loss 1kg each day seems extreme to me. it makes me happy but i wonder if i am damaging my body?

i know that people regain the weight after going on these crash diets but i am confident that i will not because i know how to eat well and i have made a decision to ditch the foods which i know were making me fat and also my working hrs are being reduced so i will have more time to exercise (i love bike riding and lifting weights).

the quick results and convenience of this diet have made me more determined, positive and happy with myself. because i have been able to stick to the diet so far i feel more confident in my willpower. i feel like my attitude to eating has changed for the better. my friend even said that i sounded completely different and determined about my weight than ever before. i believe and have planned on eating right after i go off the shakes and having already lost weight i know that i don't need to eat bad food (where as before i would just say 'what the heck' and just eat it even though i know its not healthy).

BUT after reading reviews on the internet i am concerned that its dangerous to do this diet. what is your opinion? I would appreciate it if you read the entire thing before giving a serious answer. thank you very much in advance to any serious answerers.

• ANSWER:
  I do feel that your diet is much too low on calories and that is not particularly healthy for you. Your body will go into starvation mode and get used to managing on a very small amount of calories to try to preserve your internal organs from too much damage and when you start eating agin you will regain weight even if you are eating a healthier reduced calorie diet.
  with these dieting shakes the optimum is to have 2 shakes a day plus a health main meal so that your calorie intake is around 1000 a day - yoors is more like 500 which is way too low.
  If you are now mor motivated and able to control, your eating I would advise you to start slowly increasing you daily claories until you get to the 800-1000 mark, then when you reach your goal weight you can start slowly increase the calories again.
  Very low calorie diets mean you body has to feed off its muscle as well as fat to get enough energy to sustain life and this includes muscles from your heart - over a period of time you can seriously undermine your long term health.
  I would like to be a bit more positive and congratulate you on sorting out your weight and giving up junk food, well done for that, but dont substitute one bad eating plan with another - learn to live healthily and well and actively for long term enjoyable health.

QUESTION:
Weight Loss Diet Plan?
I am 6ft tall woman who weighs 168lbs - i would like to loose 15 - 20lbs by Halloween. I run my own business and am extremely busy so long workouts really dont work for me - does anyone have a diet plan thats easy to follow and would allow to loose that weight? also, i am vegan so hope that is not too much of a problem - thank you!

• ANSWER:
  Cut out all simple carbs including white flours, white pasta, and of course desserts. Get rid of all sugar in diet. One really good natural sweetener that's good to use if you ever get a really bad craving for something sweet that will not make you gain weight that even diabetics can use is xylitol (My personal favorite because it has no aftertaste and tastes almost the same thing as sugar except better). You can buy this from the health food store but make sure the xylitol you buy is not taken from corn. Another good one is honey and Agave syrup. Agave syrup is from a cactus plant. There's also Stevia to use as a sweetener except this has a bad aftertaste . All these sweeteners are natural which is good for your health unlike Splenda or Sweet n Low which can over a long period of time, turn to formaldehyde in the brain (which can kill you). Always remember to only eat fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, and natural healthy sweeteners. Do not eat too many dairy products either. And always remember to keep it at three meals a day.

QUESTION:
Good weight loss plan that includes both diet and exercise?
I have an elliptical. How much time and how many days per week on that? Also whats a good diet plan? I'm not looking for an overnight fix or fad diet. I want to eat healthy but I'm also trying to be realistic (AKA a diet consisting of salads isn't going to work for me).

• ANSWER:
  1. Never starve yourself. Starving yourself does more harm then good. It lowers your body's metabolism and it makes your body want to store fat since its not getting any food.

  2. Have 4-5 small meals throughout the day, and make breakfast your biggest meal. This will help you to feel fuller throughout your day. Make your last meal your smallest meal.

  3. To feel more full and less hungry, make sure you are getting lots of fiber in the morning. Oatmeal is a great breakfast of choice.

  4. Make your diet consist of lots of lean protein (chicken/fish), healthy carbs (whole grain/veggies), and healthy fats (nuts/almonds). Drink a ton of water as well. Water should be one of the only drinks you are drinking. Personally, I only drink water, coffee, and occasionally skim milk.

  5. For exercise, workout at least 30 minutes each day. Lifting weights three days a week is a great way to tone your body and increase your metabolism. Running 5 days a week doing long distance runs, intervals, sprints, hills, etc. is a fantastic way to burn calories. Do different types of cardio and running throughout the week to get the best benefits possible. Take an off day once a week.

  6. Remember it is impossible to target fat loss. The most stubborn areas to lose fat are the stomach, hips, and thighs. Just work hard and eat clean and the fat will come off overtime.

  7. Keeping a log of your exercise is a great motivater to see how you are progressing. Count your calories and keep track of them if you want to too. This will help you keep to your daily calorie intake.

  8. Losing weight and being healthy is going to take time. There is no quick fix. A healthy and realistic goal is to lose 1-2 lbs. a week.

  9. Above all stay positive. Everybody wants to look and feel good and their are millions and millions of people trying to diet as we speak. Stay positive, focused, and motivated to achieve your goal and you will be very happy with your results.

QUESTION:
HELP!! best weight loss diet plan and exercise plan??!?
Okay so i'm going away on holiday on the 1st of july and i need to lose a lot of weight and tone up as much as possible, i kinda know what i need to do to lose weight regarding the diet plan but i need a really good exercise plan. I've signed up for a gym membership but i don't have a clue on where to start or how to work out. I would appreciate any tips, advice, websites etc that anyone has used themselves with good results
I'm currently 5'3 and weigh 54 kg

Any help is much appreciated

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Best diet menu to eat for maximum weight loss?
I'm thinking of starting a weight loss diet and im trying to lose 40lbs.
I have a complete exercise plan but I am still confused on a specific diet plan that will help me achieve maximum weight loss..
Any good menus that have worked with anyone else?

• ANSWER:
  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 the amount of lose weight will reversed back when you stop consuming it.

  The success has inspired me to help others and i am sure you won't be disappointed. The link is at the source below and discover how you can become noticeably thinner in 11 days by eating in a way you'll actually enjoy.

QUESTION:
Important day i must look my best need a quick 10 pound weight loss diet plan for a week..just a quik fix!?
horrified to see i had gained ten pounds tonight. I know crash diets long term don't work but I just want to make a dent in my weight so i can feel better, look good and then get back on track to my normal healthy style. I am looking for a diet that someone has actually used, not one someone has HEARD of that works, oen that someone had the same situation as me and it WORKED and they lost about ten pounds in a week...Please help and be my angel! And yes you health nuts out there i know its not good long term but i just want to look great for something very special next weekend!

• ANSWER:
  u have to eat healthy and cut all the candy and junk food . i know its hard but if u really want it u can do it. u have to exercise at least 30 min. a day 4-5 times a week, take up a sport to help you and it will be more fun, here's a plan to help u :-

  When you feel hungry, stop and have a cup of water. Wait 5 minutes and assess whether you are really hungry or perhaps there is something else on you mind.
  When you catch yourself looking for some-thing to munch on, stop yourself and do something to occupy your time. Many people tend too much when they are bored.
  Remember to take it one day at a time.
  If you want to snack, make sure it is a healthy, low-fat, low-calorie snack.
  Remember, fat-free does not mean you can eat the whole box!
  When eating fat-free products, remember to look at the serving size and calories.
  Even if you're eating low fat, you must still be aware of your calorie intake. Calories can add up and you can gain weight eating low-fat and fat-free products.
  When setting your ideal weight, be realistic and choose a weight that you can comfortably maintain, without much struggle, for the rest of your life.
  Do not weigh yourself more than once a week.
  Eat more whole foods, natural products that have not been processed.
  Do some activity daily. Walking is an excellent choice and is easy on the joints. Try to work up to 30-45 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week for maximum results.
  Take up a new hobby or sport. This can occupy your time and help you avoid the fridge. Many people find that when they are busy they don't have time to think about food.
  Stock your cupboards and refrigerator with fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grain products and low-fat alternatives. This will make it much easier to stick to your new, healthy plan.
  Try to replace high fat ingredients in your recipes with lower-fat alternatives
  Saute your food in water, both, wine or juice instead of oil.
  Use applesauce or fat-free plain yogurt in baked goods instead of oil.
  Another weight loss tip is that use low-fat cooking spray instead of oil.
  Drink at least 8 cups of water a day.
  Limit caffeine intake to 1-2 cups a day.
  Set small goals instead of large ones. If you need to lose 60 lbs., break it down into 10 lb. goals. When you reach that goal, and then set a new one of 10 or 12 more pounds.
  When you reach your first goal, treat yourself to something special.
  Always remember to lose weight for yourself, not to please anyone else.
  Once a week, pamper yourself. Remember to show yourself love take time just for you.
  Prepare a menu plan for the week ahead and stick to it.
  Use a list when you go grocery shopping, and stick to it.
  Never go shopping on an empty stomach.
  Remember to pat yourself on the back for all your accomplishments, no matter how small they may be.

  exercise tips -

  1.Lifting Weights
  Increasing weights you lift means you can reduce the times per week you lift them. If you lift heavy enough, you will just need to train your muscles one time per week.you can do 3 exercises in just 5 minutes.

  2. Always play sports to help you burn fat preferably tennis, swimming or lacrosse

  3. Sprinting
  . Sprinting can be tough for your body but this is what builds muscles and burns fat most rapidly. It’ll also help you boost your body weight loss hormones. A couple of 60-80 feet springs will burn more calories than a full hour of walking. You could also skip, run, box or swim.
  Source(s):
  lost 40 pounds

QUESTION:
P90X and diet Weight Loss Plan? A little Extreme But need feedback?
Background: I am 17 years old,5 feet 9 inches, a male. I weigh 244 pounds. I am basically obese, but at the same time you can consider me as being much more athletic than a different person of my size (I can lift weights, at one point benching 250 pounds (from 130 to 250 in a year before I quit); run fast but not too much stamina, although when i jog/pace i can run 5 miles). My framework, I guess you can say that I'm big and have a lot of girth (width).

Goal: Is to get anywhere between 150 and 170 without compromising muscle, or in other words, shape the muscle that I already may have and ASAP (before summer - 3-4 months)

Diet: My plan for at least 90 days is to follow an interesting article I found (although no scholarly or endorsed if you want to call it, article still seems promising. It says an average person following this diet alone would lose approximately 20 kgs (44 pounds)) which kind of rotates meals and the nutrition a person may take in: For example,
Day 1: Protein Day
Day 2: Starch Day
Day 3: Carbohydrate Day
Day 4: Fruit Day
Day 5: Water Day
Breakfast fruit everyday except Day 5, Lunch and supper are the same and concentrate on what they require for that particular day.
For better details,
http://www.dietforum.com/N-90Days-Diet.htm

OR, I can decide to eat Smart Start Cereal with 2% milk 3-5 times a day (my friend has done the smart start breakfast and ran 6 miles a day, he lost 70 pounds in a month and a half but regained all the weight back in 2 years). My plan is to to switch to a healthy eating lifestyle even when I lose all the weight so I'm not sure if I should starve myself like him.

Exercise plan: I have a program called P90X. It's a very rigorous exercise program which lasts for 90 days and involves differentiation and changes its exercise focus everyday so one doesn't get used to it and keeps on building their body at a fast rate. I'm sure there may be skeptics but there is not a single review (that I found) in which a person tries the program and says its bad (I've tried it myself for a couple of days, and it really is intense)
This is NOT fake, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXkCBYEWm8k
P90X is a very good program and a very very rigorous program as well and I plan on using that for its 90 day program. The guy in the video seems to a on a similar note as me when he started, but I weigh approximately 20 pounds more than him

Also, I plan on running 1-2 mile(s) along with the program anywhere between 7-13 minutes per mile depending on whether I jog or run.

1 pound=3500 calories
My plan is to eat between 1200-1500 calories MAX everyday and when working out everyday, I expect to burn 4000 calories a day (includes calories burned without exercise, like digesting or sleeping). So my calorie deficit should be 2500 calories everyday, so in 90 days or 3 months time I should be around 170-175 pounds.

Here are some of the websites I used:
http://www.dietforum.com/N-90Days-Diet.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXkCBYEWm8k

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_loss.php

http://calorieneedscalculator.com/index.html

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?code=P90XDOTCOM

Feedback is greatly appreciated! This is very important for me! Thanks a lot in advance, and I hope to get some good feedback.
=)
I forgot to add along with the diet.

I plan on drinking a whole lot of water. Approximately 2-3 liters a day

Also, I'm thinking about taking V8 equal to 3 servings of vegetables
And, as a natural cleanser, fresh pineapple and cilantro juice from a blender

Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  no doubt, you've done your homework, and it will all help, but the biggest mistake people make is they try and over complicate things. I remember days in the gym, some of the craziest routines and programs people would tell me which would create the most amazing gains. Only months later, they didn't look any different. Stick to the basics, because the biggest factor in you accomplishing your goals, is formulating new habits. Creating a healthy lifestyle has to be the foundation of creating new habits. Here is what I would suggest: For 30 days, write down everything you eat. I'm sure you'd be amazed at the amount of "unconscious" calories you consume. It will help eliminate those in-between snacking and late night snacking. A goal would be to keep your calories around 2500 per day, with 60% carbs, 30% protein, 10% fat. You'll need the energy if you're doing the exercise routines you plan on. In terms of exercise, I think the P90X is a very good program, since it focuses on the biggest factor of achieving fitness goals; muscle confusion. I'm almost 40, I've done every program you can think of, and muscle confusion works on all levels. It is intense, do what you can. Within a couple weeks, you'll be suprised how much you've progressed. I'm afraid if you're mixing P90X and running, you might get over trained, which puts the body in a state of conservation. If you're eating the proper foods, and doing your P90X, I would guarantee you will achieve the results you're looking for. Even if you do a modified version of the program, just by changing your program up, your body will react. Functional training is what allows the body to use multiple muscle groups in a given exercise, and allows the body to work on multiple planes.
  Yes, drink plenty of water, write down what you eat, do your P90X, and in 90 days, you will see results, promise. Good luck, and remember, don't over complicate things.

QUESTION:
Do diet shake eating plans actually work? Which is best for weight loss?
Hi.

I know some friends who tell me they're on it (two on Slimfast,one on Tescos brand) and they're quite happy with them..

..but do they REALLY work? Ive always wanted to but i could never see why you shouldn't just eat a healthy meal and exercise more,instead of drinking something that doesn't looks very tasty and exciting.

I want to know the real deal before i try this diet.

Thanks.

xx Sarah

• ANSWER:
  They raise money for the good, hard-working people generous enough to market them to us.
  The short, non-technical answer is NO. Particular diets do particular things that seem to make sense and seem to have some discernable effect, which is why they sell for a while and then, eventually, people get tired of what doesn't do it.
  Check into books about the history of diets and weight-loss. It's a never-ending story of profit over science.

QUESTION:
Best weight loss diet for busy vegetarian mom?
I am a busy young mom with 3 kids, ages 3, 2, and 4 months. I have gained a lot of weight in my pregnancies and would like to lose about 80 pounds. I want to lose it slowly and healthfully. I do not have the time or money to join a gym, and do not have the child care. Also, I can not afford to buy any exercise equipment or expensive pills/gadgets etc. What are some healthy diet plans that are vegetarian friendly, and what are good exercises for targeting belly fat. PS-I do not need to hear "eat less exercise more." I need specific routines and referrals to eating plans that work for my lifestyle. I also need to know what kind of exercises to do and when/how to do them, plus some healthy foods that will satisfy my sweet tooth. Thanks!
I forgot to say that I am also allergic to wheat.
I forgot to say that I am also allergic to wheat.

• ANSWER:
  Rebecca,

  Hey I feel ya. I can point you in the direction of someone that is totally on his game.

  He and his wife are tops.

  Of the most valuable things that I was able to learn for him is that by really knowing the truths about what foods are really food we are able to fuel ourselves with a cleaner and higher octane food (fuel).

  So head over to:

  http://www.smartfitnesstips.com/go/liveawesome

  It is an online resource that you will be able to use always.

  You know after you learn some of the untold truths you will be able to teach the correct things to your children.

  I am a father and I really know how important it is to give our children the correct knowledge so that they will grow up healthy and uninhibbited by feeling unhealthy.

  Always the Best To You and Yours!

  Rod Wambold
  http://www.smartfitnesstips.com

  Live life to the fullest

QUESTION:
What is the best diet or weight loss plan?
Is there one that really works? Are you on it now?

• ANSWER:
  Dr. Ian Smith's Fat Smash Diet.

  I love it. I've lost 80lbs this year (one full year). The book was only .99, and for that small cost, I feel like I'm getting my life back.

QUESTION:
Weight loss diet plan?
I need to lose 20 pounds i am 16 yrs old 5'9 and 192 pounds i need a diet plan that works so i can lose these 20 pounds in about 3 months please help.

• ANSWER:
  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.

  Without getting too technical, there is a hormone produced by your thyroid gland called 'Thyroxine' that raises the metabolic rate of almost all the cells in your body. 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 you could contact me at myweightsuccess@gmail.com if you need more details.

QUESTION:
Are there diets & weight loss plans for people who have an inactive/sluggish Thyroid illness?
I'm 36, 5' and overweight. I NEED to loose 30 pounds. When I was younger, I would just cut back on what I ate & the pounds would come off. Now I am taking Synthroid for a very inactive thyroid, and it seems no mater how much I decrease my caloric intake, I do not loose any weight. To complicate matters, I am allergic to fish, seafood, & soybeans.... and I am single mom with a VERY limited income. I also have some back injuries which limit the amount of vigorous exercise (and pilates) that I can do. I am looking for a diet - not a work out plan. Anyone out there know of any diets that would be effective? (please don't say ask your doctor, as I can barely afford the Snythroid, let alone another doctor visit) - Thanks.
Just to verify - I have back & neck injuries which limit the amount of vigorous exercise I can do. I am not asking for a exercise program because I know my limits of what I can and cannot do without hurting myself & exacerbating my condition.... I am looking for a diet which compliment what exercise activities I can do that will work for someone with a sluggish / inactive thyroid.

• ANSWER:
  Exercise is just as vital as food intake when it comes to losing weight. There's lots of excellent tips and tricks for exercise on the site in the box below. I lost 9 pounds by following their tips.

QUESTION:
Weight loss/diet plan?
Hello! I'm 16 years old, 5 '3 1/2 and I need to lose about 13 lbs in the span of one month.

I've tried a million things but nothing seems to be working; my main focus is the abdominal region, that is where the most weight is.

Does anyone know anything I can do? Any good excerise machines you know of? Maybe even some tips in general? Everything helps
Also! I have been dieting/eating better; not eating after 8, cut out all sodas and sweets, cut out white bread and most pasta, and been taking fiber and consuming a total of 1500 calories a day...if that helps any haha

• ANSWER:
  In order to lose weight, the most important factor is to create an energy deficit so that more calories are expended than are consumed as foods. However, it is essential that when you are cutting down on calories, the overall balance of your weight loss diet remains healthy. In fact, nutritionists advise against weight loss diets that cut one or more major food groups, partly because they can be monotonous and harder to stick to, but also because avoiding any food group could risk missing out on valuable nutrients. This is even true of the “fatty and sugary foods” group, as some fats are essential for good health.

  For more info on an effective weight loss diet, you can check this site: http://weight-loss.best-health-remedy.com/

QUESTION:
can anyone recommend me a diet plan or tips that work effectively for weight loss?
i need a plan or something that's easy to commit to. if anyone can recommend a safe supplement to use, that'd be great too. i want to lose about thirty pounds.

• ANSWER:
  Have a look for article: How to Naturally Lose Weight Fast - 5 Secrets
  http://fat-loss.nuggz.org/

QUESTION:
what are some good weight loss plans that are FREE and work? as in online and dont include low calorie foods.
i want to lose weight fast. with a free plan online. or the best pill youve ever tried.
i need to lose a TON of weight im 13 and i weigh 255 lbs.
and exersizing didnt work nor did diets.
no lectures PLEASE

• ANSWER:
  You need to see a DR. You might have something wrong if nothing works.

QUESTION:
is there any weight loss patches, pills, or any diet plans that works (having no side effects)?
OK, I've been excercising at least 2 hours everyday, and I tried to control what I eat for the past month. BUT, I'm not gettin any big results - lost only 1.5 lb.
I'm wondering if there are any save products that can help me loose weight faster and keep the weight off.

• ANSWER:
  The hard way is the only way to lose weight safely.Plain old diet n exercise...................

QUESTION:
diet plans how to lose weight that work?
im looking for diet plans on how to lose weight if anyone knows any. I want to lose like 20 pounds in 3-5 days if possible. I found a good free ebook at http://weightlossrocket.com/get-a-free-weight-loss-ebook-now/

its good but it doesnt teach how to lose 20 pounds in only a few days, does anyone know a good way to lose a ton of weight fast? Thanks

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Is there any weight-loss pills out there that dont require diet&exercise to work && show real results?
I just want to know if theres any kind of diet pills out there that actually work without using a diet plan && exercise? Because if so, I'd really like to know about it. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  lmfao.

  Yes, and that's why there's still people in the world struggling to lose weight.

  note the sarcasm.

QUESTION:
Diet plan for weight loss and muscle gain?
so i have been going to the gym for about 4 months now and have lost 31 pounds making me currently 186 pounds at 5 feet 8 inches. In the past month my weight loss has come to a halt, i believe mainly because my diet is still not great so i want to get a strict diet to follow now so i can lose these last pounds before summer. Now i am also bringing my brother, he is 260 pounds at 5 feet 8 inches as well.

So we need a diet plan for both of us to follow, it has to be cheap simple and able to put in containers and eat later as we are often not home for meals. it can include protein shakes as long as you think that we will still lose weight, for my diet i am open to using protein shakes as i am starting to focus more on building muscle but i'm not sure if protein shakes for him is good with how much weight he has to lose, but if you think otherwise from experience or because this is your profession then we are open to that.

SOOO quick recap, need a strict diet to follow to lose weight, must be cheap, simple to make with few ingredients, and able to be stored and reheated so we can bring with us to work etc.

Thanks in advance.

Oh and we will be going to the gym 5 times a week.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
diet plan for weight loss and muscle gain?
so i have been going to the gym for about 4 months now and have lost 31 pounds making me currently 186 pounds at 5 feet 8 inches. In the past month my weight loss has come to a halt, i believe mainly because my diet is still not great so i want to get a strict diet to follow now so i can lose these last pounds before summer. Now i am also bringing my brother, he is 260 pounds at 5 feet 8 inches as well.

So we need a diet plan for both of us to follow, it has to be cheap simple and able to put in containers and eat later as we are often not home for meals. it can include protein shakes as long as you think that we will still lose weight, for my diet i am open to using protein shakes as i am starting to focus more on building muscle but i'm not sure if protein shakes for him is good with how much weight he has to lose, but if you think otherwise from experience or because this is your profession then we are open to that.

SOOO quick recap, need a strict diet to follow to lose weight, must be cheap, simple to make with few ingredients, and able to be stored and reheated so we can bring with us to work etc.

Thanks in advance.

Oh and we will be going to the gym 5 times a week.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What is the best diet plan to follow for weight loss?
I need to lose 20 pounds by summer and I need a easy diet plan to follow. I work 2 jobs and don't have a lot of time to prep food. I'd like a diet plan that uses minimal processed foods and doesn't take a long time to prepare. Has anyone found a diet plan that works for them? I will be incorporating some exercise as well, but I have a knee injury that prevents me from doing anything with much impact.

• ANSWER:
  Look like your are very busy, but why not just Power walk 45 mins daily, but you have to walk faster, like jogging to burn FAT. And you can buy some apple, orange , can of tuna (in water), instant oatmeal (120 cal per bag), 2 boxes of eggs (hard boil), zero yogurt etc. they dont need too much time to prepare, you can hard boil 12 eggs for 2 -3 days, oatmeal, you just need add hot water for it. try to keep your cal within 1200-1400 cals, and power walk for 45 mins daily, you will lose 1 lb weekly or more. but you have to walk faster not shopping speed. 45 mins is about 5-6KM. Take care !

QUESTION:
Need a strict diet plan for weight loss?
so i have been going to the gym for about 4 months now and have lost 31 pounds making me currently 186 pounds at 5 feet 8 inches. In the past month my weight loss has come to a halt, i believe mainly because my diet is still not great so i want to get a strict diet to follow now so i can lose these last pounds before summer. Now i am also bringing my brother, he is 260 pounds at 5 feet 8 inches as well.

So we need a diet plan for both of us to follow, it has to be cheap simple and able to put in containers and eat later as we are often not home for meals. it can include protein shakes as long as you think that we will still lose weight, for my diet i am open to using protein shakes as i am starting to focus more on building muscle but i'm not sure if protein shakes for him is good with how much weight he has to lose, but if you think otherwise from experience or because this is your profession then we are open to that.

SOOO quick recap, need a strict diet to follow to lose weight, must be cheap, simple to make with few ingredients, and able to be stored and reheated so we can bring with us to work etc.

Thanks in advance.

Oh and we will be going to the gym 5 times a week.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Any specific diet plans that you know of that have worked for serious weight loss, 100 lbs. or more?
I'm just really getting sick of being fat. I'm not very health conscious, so my first step is to get educated on what exactly food is for and how your body uses it. Have you or someone you know had success with any programs that teach you how to eat right? I know it will take 1-2 years to lose my 100 lbs., but I'm just curious what has helped others.

• ANSWER:
  Off course being fat is very unhealthy and uneasy to live life. make out diet plan to lose weight per month and achieve it. gradually reduce fatty foods, fast foods, alcohol and avoid those thing which has much calorie. try to do aerobics exercise at least 30 to 40 minutes per day. and drink warm water when you feel thirsty.
  I have just take a diet plan from www.mydietmantra.com check out there if you get any best idea.

QUESTION:
What is a good diet plan loss that works?
Please no pills and something for a 15 year old girl that I can do =] And something afforadable. LIke how long will it take to loose 16 pounds and what is a good weight loss plan?

• ANSWER:
  The Abs Diet for Women. It's an easy, eating for life plan. I lost about 15 pounds on the first month on it and have kept every ounce off.

QUESTION:
Do you think my weight loss plan will work?
I wanna lose about 25 lbs. I'm 140 lbs and 5'2" and my goal is to be at 110 - 117 by the holidays (so I can gain it all back hahahaha XD)

I've done the diet before. It's called "the rotation diet". You eat 600 calories for 3 days, 900 for 4 days, 1200 for a week, take a week off restrictions, and the repeat as many times as you want until you lose weight. I did it sometime last year, and lost about 6 lbs in 2 weeks, tops. And the weight stayed off. I ate small meals, but of healthy foods. And those amounts of calories and did maybe a half hour of DDR with it. I lose weight, and when I got off the diet, the weight stayed off. It worked fast, too. It was thought up by a doctor so.....I only plan on doing it twice (600, 900, 1200, week off, and then repeat once) and doing 45 minutes of activity, including strength training, which I didn't do last time. And then after I lose some weight from that, I'll pick up my caloric intake to around 1500 daily.

Is this ok?

http://www.chasefreedom.com/rotationdiet.html There is a link to the actual diet plan

I know it's unhealthy, but I don't wanna hear about that please. I just wanna know if I'd lose. As I said, I've done it before.........

here is my normal workout:

After school/before dinner I have two options that I do:

1. This may sound silly, but my sibling and I like to pretend we're performing on stage like a band or something, and we just sing along to songs, but I do alot of running, jumping and dancing. It;s usually about an hour to an hour and 20 mins we do that, and I don't jump and stuff the whole time, I gotta catch my breath a little and all.......so it's probably around 30 - 45 minutes of that.....(it's fun so I'm more likely to do it and not get too bored or anything)

2. 45 minutes of cardio..........i usually do some on my bike and treadmill, mixing it up daily.......i may also start doing intense DDR on some days too. since I can't increase how long I do it, after two weeks of my normal speed on my, let's say my bike for an example, (30 - 36m) i'll increase my speed a little bit.

I'll do that Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

And then on Tues, Thurs and Sat:

I'll do my "concert" routine after school, and after dinner I'll do 30 minutes of strength training with things like:

Squats (i'll be doing different types, increasing reps every week)
Walking lunges (50 on each leg, increasing by 15 each week)
Pilates (I'll be doing different pilate routines for abs)
Push-ups (various types, also increasing reps)
Planks (various moves)

Etc etc

And also in the evenings, after dinner, almost every day, my sibling and I RP (roleplay) in our bedroom, and there's alot of walking and running (mostly walking) and eventually we're gonna be fighting enemies and stuff so I'll be kicking and punching and jumping and running alot.
OH and i'm a vegetarian

***My sister is telling me that the "concert" won't burn fat OR barely any calories at all
I do alot of jumping and running around and stuff when I do it. Doesn't that count for something? Will the concert do anything worth my time??***

• ANSWER:
  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.
  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.

QUESTION:
Acai berry and Colon Cleanse weight loss diet...?
Does this diet/weight loss thing work? And does it work if you have different forms of it for instance i have acai berry pills im not sure what kind and i have colon cleanser from vitamin cottage, if i follow the diet plan that the little known dynamic duo diet at http://www.sallystips.com/
will it still work, even if i have different pills?
thanks

• ANSWER:
  It will not work even if you have the same pills. These "magical" weight loss pills only work to reduce your water weight temporarily. Your weight might be lower on the scale for a while, but you will have the same amount of body fat. Eat healthy, watch your calories and exercise in order to lose weight permanently. Doing things the "hard way" is worth it.

  ♣

QUESTION:
will this weight loss plan work?
I am starting a new weight loss "diet" that I have created and I want to get some feed back on it before I start. Iam currently 5'1 and weigh around 130, so I would like to lose about 20 lbs.

Ive tried crash diets and I realise now how stupid they are and I was. Anyways, here is the plan:

Morning: One large fruit smoothie consisting of milk, bananas, blueberries, almonds, strawberries , yogart and maybe some soy powder.

Lunch: One HUGE chicken salad with some cheese (not a lot), chicken, pecans, lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes and peppers.

Afternoon snack: Soup (I get hungry the most in the evenings)

Dinner: Alternate between brown rice mixed with fried veggies and sweet and sour sauce, whole grain pasta and something that consists of many things like a stew or stirfry.

I am counting it to come out around 1000-1200 calories a day, but since I am so short and not big boned, it will fill me up a lot. I also am currently traveling, so I dont go to a gym, but I walk to and from a few hours everyday.

I gain weight very easily and lose weight very easily to.

Looking to hear some feedback!

I

• ANSWER:
  Be careful with the Soup - unless you make it yourself and know exactly what you are putting in it b/c soup is high in sodium and preservatives. Just b/c it is liquid and not filling, doesn't mean it won't work against you.

  Also, Brown rice is better than white - but be careful with rice, pasta, white veggies, limit them as much as possible and if you are gonna eat them, do it earlier in the day.

  Eat your bigger meals and meals that are kinda iffy (like the rice) early in the day - the earlier you eat them, the more time your body has to work them off. Eat your smallest meal at dinner time and make it a salad or something high in protein or maybe even switch the smoothie from breakfast to dinner - you don't want to carry all that food / excess around when your not so active or will be going to bed soon.

  Exercise at least 30 min a day (minimum) and get that heart rate up!

QUESTION:
help! weight loss. fitness plan diet!?!?!?
im 16 about 5'4 and 135lbs
i want to lose about 15-20 at the most. i would like to have reached my goal of 120 or 125 by next summer. or before.
im am going to start doing the south beach. i have done it before and lost 10lbs but im worried that it wont work as "fast" since i have done it before.(i know it may not work like that.)
i wanted to know if this is a good plan to help me lose weight and reach my goal.and if you could maybe give me a time of how/when i would reach my goal that would be great.
and any tips would be lovely!

diet: south beach week 1.
fitness plan: dance class once a week-1 hour
-run every night- 30 min
-yoga class once week- 1 hour
- fitness class once a week- 1 hour
- working abs and arms every night.

(just a note im not doing all of the classes at the same time they are at different times throughout the year.)
other fitness that i do is gym(PE) in school. and walking my dog.

is this a good plan for me to reach my goal? how much time do you think it will take?
and PLEASE any tips will be very helpful.

thank you!!

• ANSWER:
  I have tried many many many diets and exercise plans. None of it ever worked, especially on my small budget. So I will tell you what worked for me, pasted from another question i just answered:

  If you want to lose weight efficiently and healthily, try HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training. Google it for more information. It's very very effective and takes very little time. Also, eating right will help. Lots of protein. You need protein in each meal. 6 small meals a day. You should always have your stomach 1/3 of the way full, because it goes into starvation mode when it's empty and starts storing fat. Most can't afford that and don't have time, so you can substitute every other meal with a protein shake (not my choice) or, as I do, juicing fresh fruits and vegetables. Nutrition is very important in losing weight.

  But, yeah, look into HIIT. I'm telling you, works wonders! The information is free and you can use just about anything (running, jump rope, elliptical, stationary bike, etc.)

  I'll go into a little more detail on the proper nutrition. Here is an example of what my daily meal plan is:

  Breakfast:
  Egg whites, two slices 100% whole wheat toast, one serving of fuit, glass of ice water.

  Midmorning:
  Yogurt (NO high fructose corn syrup), serving of almonds, serving of fruit. Ice water.

  Lunch:
  Tuna salad (one TBS of low-fat mayo is enough), one serving of veggies mixed in, one serving of fruit, ice water.

  Midafternoon:
  Juice. (usually whatever i have, i am on a low budget. apples, lemon, asparagus, tomato, etc.) and ice water.

  Dinner:
  Salmon, baked sweet potato, one serving veggies, ice water.

  I don't agree with a lot of Bill Phillips' nutritional ideas, but he does give a good guideline for meal plans. Basically pick a lean portion of protein for each meal, a portion of carbohydrates(bread and pasta aren't acceptable. we're talking potato, sweet potato, apple, etc.), and a portion of vegetables. And you must must must drink lots of water.

  P.S. It is very hard to lose weight with aerobics. Trust me! It takes so much longer than high intensity excercises. You will be so frustrated and so much of your time will feel wasted. I mean, running is great for you! But, it will not get you the results you want. E-mail me if you want to know anything else! I am totally glad to help in any way! I've been there and know just how badly you want your goals. amuffledscream@gmail.com

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
FAST weight loss diet and exercise plan!?
FAST weight loss diet and exercise plan!?
I have 20 days to lose as many inches and as much weight as possible (preferably inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
I mean like going down 3-4 jean sizes in 20 days!!!!!!!
Please give me any crazy crash-fad diets or intense (home) exercise regimes!!!!!!!!
I want the craziest crash-fad diet EVER!!!!!! One that has worked for YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One that will help me lose 3-4 jean sizes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... 20 days!)
DON"T PREACH PLZ!!!!!! In 20 days I'm going back to intense exercise (3 hours of dancing and 2 hours of swimming a day!) So I'm not gonna yo-yo diet! I'll maintain my weight lost!!!!!!!!
PLZ GIVE ME THE FASTEST MOST EFFICIENT EXERCISE AND/OR CRASH DIET THAT WORKED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanx!
Oh and how much weight do you have to lose to lose inches?

• ANSWER:
  Well, i'm probably not gonna be the first one to say this but you probably wont loose 2-3 dress sizes in just 20 days.
  You will probably loose 1-2 pounds a week so basically,
  the most you will loose is 6-8 pounds in 20 days,
  But i'm not gonna waste you're time telling you that.

  Here's a diet plan and workout routine that works for me.
  - 60 minutes of cardio ( walking, running, stridding, swimming, dancing etc..)
  - 5-10lbs of weights ( light weight lifting you're trying to be trim not gain muscle)
  - abdominal workouts ( crunches, sit-ups, etc..)
  - 10-20 minutes on the tredmile.

  Meal Plan-
  ( 900- 1100 calarie intake for fast and safe- dieting)

  Breakfast- 3/4 of high fibre cearal ( mini wheats, cherrios, bran-flakes, special K, etc..) with skim milk, and fruits and nuts added with it.

  alternative- 1 slice of whole wheat bread, with 1-2 tbsp of peanut butter, or jam. with a peice of fruit, and fat-free activia yogurt.

  Snack- fruit,

  alternative- 100 calarie snack packs ( comes in cookies, chips, cheetos, bars etc..)

  Lunch- 2 slices of whole wheat bread, with 2 slices of lean turkey breast, lettuse, tomatoe, and frenches mustard ( 0 calaries) - No mayo!
  And also have a sugar-free jello which is only 5 calaries, and some berries.

  Snack- fruit

  Alternative- 100 calarie snack packs ( comes in chips, doritos, cheetos, cookies, bars, etc.. )

  Dinner- Grilled chicken/ salmon, with 1 1/2 cups of vegetables.

  Alternative- Lean cusine frozen entree , or wholesome advantage frozen entree ( under 270 calaries )

  Goodluck!
  And I hope this helps it worked for me!
  I lost 12lbs in 4 weeks
  - T

QUESTION:
Which diets/eating plans/weight loss strategie/s worked for you?
I'm a nurse and I'm interested in learning how to help my overweight patients with advice on diet and exercise etc (no, I'm NOT going to force it on them), but some of them DO ask for advice. Of course, I would always ask if they want to be referred to a dietician, physio, etc but I want to learn more about REAL people's experiences. Which diets/eating plans helped you? How did you re-educate yourself about food/exercise/lifestyle changes? Did any organisations help you like Weight Watchers, if so was it worth the money? Did you drop any particular foods/introduce any new foods that really satisfied you and/or you think helped you lose weight? Did you find programs like The Biggest Loser helped/motivated you? If not did ANYTHING motivate you, or did you just decide to 'go it alone' one day? Did you find eating 3 meals a day satisfied you, or did you eat multiple smaller meals? What percentage of your plan was psychological - did you get any counselling etc?
I am really concerned about the amount of people being admitted to hospital who are not only overweight but extremely obese, with multiple health problems. There has been much debate lately against discrimination against fat people, let me make it clear: I am not on here to debate discrimination or not (no-one should be discriminated against for ANY reason in my opinoin.) I am only interested in helping people who will die at an early age unless we health professionals really try to motivate/make them do something about it. To be honest, as a nurse I feel helpless to help them sometimes; just giving meds and doing BPs isn't solving any problems. I feel I should be doing more.
Not all questions have to be answered; any information is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

• ANSWER:
  I think overweight people have underlying problems, beside the fact that they’re overweight (like a food addiction or a medical problem). I’ve never been overweight because if I have 10 pounds to lose, then I lose 10 pounds and I don’t wait until I need to lose 20, 30 or 40 pounds. 10 pounds to lose is hard enough for me, I really don’t ever want to have to lose more than that. A few pounds can easily creep up on you but above 10 pounds, you’re either in denial or you choose to ignore it for some reason so you need more help than just a diet plan and a work out plan.

  So speaking for myself and my little (still hard) 10 pounds loss…

  Which diets/eating plans helped you?

  Mostly I just tried to acquire knowledge. Learning about nutrition, eating and cooking healthy, counting calories, learning about calorie intake and calorie expenditures, buying good healthy cookbooks and kitchen appliances (steamer, rotisserie, slow cooker, Turbo cooker, grill, pressure cooker…). I buy my own food at the grocery store and cook my own meals. I think it would be harder for somebody to lose weight, if they don’t cook their own meals. I can never feel satisfied with prepared meals or restaurant food unless they have too many calories, and then I could not lose weight eating those. Also cooking, for me, is part of the eating process. You taste and nibble and basically eat with your olfactory glands (sense of smell) before you even sit down to eat, and then you eat much less because it’s like you’ve already eaten somewhat while cooking.

  How did you re-educate yourself about food/exercise/lifestyle changes?

  I had to educate myself, not re-educate, since I did not know much about “food/exercise/lifestyle changes” in the first place. I knew a little about cooking but not really about food. So I bought books. Cooking books, exercise books, food counts books, Pilate books. I’m a natural autodidact, always trying to learn stuff every day. If I need to do some accounting, I’ll buy books about accounting, learn accounting and do my own accounting. As long as something does not bore me, I can learn it. But I understand that some people do not like books and would rather have somebody else tell them what they should do, what they should eat, what exercise they should do, etc…

  Did any organizations help you like Weight Watchers, if so was it worth the money?

  I never needed organizations or spent any money but I heard that they can really help people who are obese. I never heard anybody complaining about Weight Watchers being a waste of money. I think it’s a personality thing. Some people need the support of a group, others don’t.

  Did you drop any particular foods/introduce any new foods that really satisfied you and/or you think helped you lose weight?

  I never really dropped any particular food completely but learning about nutrition (reading labels), calorie content and how many miles you need to bike to burn the calorie content of a big cookie…really made me think twice about eating junk. I switched from drinking whole milk to drinking 1% and from eating white bread to eating 100% whole wheat bread. Also, now, I favor fulfilling brown rice and pasta, instead of the white kind and I explored further into the fruit/veggies area (like kale).

  Did you find programs like The Biggest Loser helped/motivated you? If not did ANYTHING motivate you, or did you just decide to 'go it alone' one day?

  My biggest motivation was hitting 130lbs on the scale (I know, I sound vain). I think everybody needs a threshold weight. When I was a teenage girl, it was 110lbs, as an adult woman, it was 120lbs, after I had kids, it was 130lbs and now I just want to stabilize at 125lbs.
  Another good motivation to exercise is when you get so out of shape that just going up the stairs is like “gosh!” and your grocery bags gets heavy, and anything physical, all day long, gets hard to do so you really want to build up some muscle mass to make everything easier.
  Once, I got into great physical shape in two months just for a one week ski trip. Sadly, I stopped exercising after that great ski trip and lost weight just by losing muscle mass. Obese people get great motivation when their life starts to depend on it. I notice that people sort of “wake up” when they hit the overweight zone or the obese zone according to the BMI. Some even start to panic when they get at the top of the healthy zone and they’re like “I’m 149lbs” because they cannot be 150lbs and change zone!

  Did you find eating 3 meals a day satisfied you, or did you eat multiple smaller meals?

  When I was counting my calorie intake and exercising, 3 healthy good meals (1,200 calories) satisfied me with emphasis on fruits/veggies, fiber, whole wheat whatever, lean meats, egg whites…If I don’t exercise, I don’t need more than 2 meals, like a late morning breakfast and an early evening lunch and maybe with and early morning fruit juice and a late evening yogurt…

  What percentage of your plan was psychological - did you get any counseling etc?

  This does not apply to me, I think. You don’t need counseling because you have 10 pounds to lose. But I would say that very overweight people need to find out why they overeat. When I see an obese person eating a lot of food at restaurants, it’s obvious it’s not about the food. It’s like people with a drinking problem…it’s not because they’re thirsty.

QUESTION:
Diet..weight loss...?
What do you think of this weight loss plan:
Please note that I ll start working out once I loose some weight...

Breakfast: choose one : Oatmeal+banana OR peanut butter and toast
Before noon:1 protein shake
Lunch: fruit salad(apple,peach,strawberry and mango)
Around 5 pm : 1 protein shake
dinner :2 bowls of green leaf salad + 2 eggs or 1 can of tuna

Please let me know if this diet can help me to loose weight...
is 2 protein shake too much?
Do you think I can loose 2 pounds a week by this diet?

• ANSWER:
  Two (2).Things
  You need Willpower & Wont power
  Wont eat Junk food
  Wont drink soda's
  and Wont eat Ice Cream
  Will Exercise everyday
  Cycling, Swimming and Brisk Walking
  Sound like hard work?
  2 coin a phrase 'just do it!'

QUESTION:
Female body mass 29.3, 5'4" 170lbs. I need a real life diet plan, exercise plan, weight loss timeline?
My birth control made me gain 30lbs in the last year which has now made me pre-diabetic. I will soon be stopping that form of birth control & switching to another in hopes that this will help.

I need a REALISTIC diet plan, exercise plan & weight loss time line to lose about 25lbs. My ideal body weight is 135-140lbs. I think that would be a BMI of around 24.

I have a toddler & older children so living at a fitness center is NOT going to be an option for me.

Any first hand experience in this?
What works for you?

• ANSWER:
  sparkpeople.com is a great site that I've used. They give you a profile, email you delicious, healthy recipes, recommend exercises that can be done at home, and you can network with people in your area, or interest groups for the support you need. It gives you day by day goals and meal suggestions for each day. It starts you slowly and builds you up so you can reach your goal.
  Good luck!

QUESTION:
can someone help with a Weight loss plan/ dieting tips?
Me and my sister are very weight-cautious, and it would be great if you could give us some tips, I am fourteen weighing 135lbs, and she is sixteen at 128lbs. We now bike almost everyday for six miles, (for the past two weeks) and now we use a excercise machine (5-in one weight lifting things..) everyday for about thirtyminutes, to two hours, can anyone give us some dieting ideas / plans / or tips? Since we just started all the excercise, we're not "built" and not used to dieting. We did hear of a 10 day all fruits&veggies diet.. does that actually work? any help at all would be great thanks!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Is my summer weight gain/fat loss diet plan good?
I'm 17... And here is my diet plan for the summer..

10AM - Glass of Milk and small bowl of raisan bran

12Noon - lean meat with 1 cup of brown rice along with some vegetables

3PM - 1-2 pieces of fruit. Whole-wheat sandwich or Sugar-Reduced Peanut Butter sandwich. One glass of milk.

6PM - Similar to noon.

9PM - Something light and healthy, but no carbs.

I will ride my bike for about a hour almost everyday. Weightlift 3-4 days a week. And Before every work out, i take 2 capsules of GNC Amplified Creatine 189 and after work out i drink GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein. Is that good enough for a summer diet plan?

• ANSWER:
  pretty good i think you should add more fruits though

QUESTION:
does anyone have a diet plan meal? that work n i loss weight in weeks?
thks.

• ANSWER:
  1) Keep it simple first
  here's 2 articles on eating healthy -
  http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/08/lose-quick-weight-sensible-ways-to-shed.html

  http://diets-and-exercise.blogspot.com/2007/09/take-control-of-your-body-with-healthy.html

  AND steps for fat loss success

  http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/6-steps-to-fat-loss-success-for.html

  2) Eat steam food, vegetables, fruits, lean meat

  http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/09/lose-10-pound-fast-key-superfoods-you.html

  3) drink plenty of water and green tea

  4) Avoid junk food, snacks and soda drinks

  here's 5 Foods for Instant Healthier Diet

  http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/5-foods-for-instant-healthier-diet.html

  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/fatloss4idiotsreviews/

  6) exercise - combine weights and interval training.

  here's a review link to a worthwhile workout, turbulence training
  http://www.squidoo.com/turbulencetrainingreviews/

  http://healthiest.turbulence-training-routine.ever.com/

  29 exercises you can do at home to burn belly fat
  http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/29-exercises-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn.html

  For abs, read these blogs (great articles on abs) -
  http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/abdominal-exercises-truth.html
  http://www.squidoo.com/thetruthabout-sixpackabs1/

  and for women after the age of 30

  http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-women-can-get-six-pack-abs-even.html

  and learn why crunches is not the answer
  http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-get-6-pack-abs-without-doing.html

  http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/what-is-best-ab-workout-for-belly-fat.html

  For Thighs and Butts

  http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/11/best-thigh-exercises-for-sexy-thighs.html

  7)Don't focus on cardio only (it' a waste of time!)

  http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/08/lose-quick-weight-cardio-is-waste-of.html

  8)form a support group - invite friends, relatives, parents, partners
  to participate in a healthy lifestyle, and keep you accountable. This
  is important.

  9) plan to lose weight slowly (1-2 lbs a week), and progressively overtime increase your
  goals! Long term you will lose more and will keep the fat off.

  Hope it helps!

QUESTION:
What is a good weight loss plan for someone that doesn't eat a lot of meat?
What diet plan works best for someone who doesn't eat a lot of meat?
I am trying to lose weight, but have very poor eating habits. I don't have the money for a nutritionist, and also have to think of my kids and what they want to eat. I don't like meat, and don't eat it very often, which leads me to believe that I may be missing some important components(protein, and others) from my diet. I do take a multi-vitamin. I would like to start this ASAP. Does anyone know any websites that would give me diet/meal plans that are both kid friendly and healthy. It seems that all we eat are chicken nuggets, fish sticks,a nd pizza!

• ANSWER:
  I am like you , in that I don't like any red meat although I will eat turkey and chicken. My diet is eating lots of salads- which are very healthy and fortifying if you use the right ingredients. My favorite is grilled chicken strips, mushrooms, tomatoes and red onions over a bed of mixed greens. All of the necessary ingredients are there. To find good kid friendly web site to help you, I suggest you simply go to Google search with you information and I'm sure you'll find something.

QUESTION:
What is an effective weight loss plan for teens?
I need something that works
don't just say eat right and exercise cuz I hate when people give such indirect help!
I am exactly 21 pounds over my preferred weight limit and I have 2 and a half months to loose as much as possible. Can any one provide an effective work out schedule or diet plan or tips I could use or a website I could go to?
please help!

• ANSWER:
  try the Lil Jack workout video.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris it will get you in shape

QUESTION:
Indian diet plan for weight loss?
I need to loss weight. What is the good indian food diet plan for weight loss?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What is the best weight loss diet plan?
I am 17 years old, female. Prom is coming up in 3 months and I put on about 10 pounds over the summer that I want to take off plus a little bit more. I am 5’0 and 119 pounds. What I want to lose most, other than all around is my love handles, stomach (#1), butt (sticks out =/), and my arms are a little too fat for my body.

I am planning on going to the gym everyday for about 1.5-2 hours and eating healthy, however, I need a little help with following it and what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t.

I went to the gym today, for the first time for this diet plan/weight losing plan. I did the treadmill for 5ish minutes fast walking (warm-up/cool down) and about 10 minutes running (not SO fast, but running) and then did the sitting bike for 10 minutes/1.5 miles. It was my first day so I didn’t do much.

I am planning on eating healthy so it helps with my weight loss as well and my face.

I plan to eat Special K cereal with 1% milk in the morning (615 AM)
Lunch at school: apple and water? If I should eat more, maybe a sandwich (wheat bread with a slice of cheese since I’m a vegetarian, would that be healthy?) (1030 AM)
100 calorie pack? Or a granola bar would be healthier? (12-2ish, anytime between there)
Dinner: Indian food, but healthy, like soups and veggies.
Snacks during the day: apples, plums, oranges/tangerines/clementines, watermelon.
6 bottles of water per day.
Not eating after 7 PM.

I am planning to go to the school gym right after school from 230-3 and then come home and go to my gym by my house from 345-5?
What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)
Also like on treadmill/elliptical should I do incline/hill, if it makes a difference?

Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?

When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?

Thank you so much and if you have any other experience suggestions/ideas please help. If anything is unhealthy (foods that I listed) or exercises that will not help/help please tell me, thank you =)

If you ever did a diet/exercise plan that worked/is working in about 3 months, please tell.

• ANSWER:
  Wow, i actually took the time to read all that.
  Make your own "working diet plan with your chosen food":
  fatloss4idiot diet plan generator can help you
  http://beam.to/revealweightlossfact

  "Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?"

  Yes, think of it this way, instead of eating chips & soda, you'd be eating fruits & vegetables & drinking water... which has very little oil compared to junk food.

  Specifically, sweating will open your pours up and you can wipe away all the oil pretty much. What you want to do after you sweat is rince your face with cold water.

  "When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?"

  You'll probably see results after a week, but your starting from square one, so it will take your body some time to get into shape but if you eat right & watch your calories, the lbs will be shedding off.

  "What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)"

  I too have workout ADHD, so this is what id recommend:

  Cardio workout for the out of shape:
  Day 1: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bicycle. (30 mins total)
  Day 2: 15 minutes of treadmill and elliptical. (30 mins total)
  Day 3: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike & just 5 minutes of stair stepper. (35 mins total)
  Day 4: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike (45 minutes total)
  Day 5: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, then 5 minutes of the stair stepper with an additional 5 minutes of jumping rope. (50 mins total)

  As you begin to get more fit, more confident in your physical health, you can begin to increase your total workouts by 5 minutes and the intensity by an extra level.

  Good luck! You can make those other b*tches jealous if you stay motivated.

QUESTION:
weight loss plan diet?
I am 17 years old, female. Prom is coming up in mid-May and I put on about 10 pounds over the summer that I want to take off plus a little bit more. I am 5’0 and 119 pounds. What I want to lose most, other than all around is my love handles, stomach (#1), butt (sticks out =/), and my arms are a little too fat for my body.

I am planning on going to the gym everyday for about 1.5-2 hours and eating healthy, however, I need a little help with following it and what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t.

I went to the gym today, for the first time for this diet plan/weight losing plan. I did the treadmill for 5ish minutes fast walking (warm-up/cool down) and about 10 minutes running (not SO fast, but running) and then did the sitting bike for 10 minutes/1.5 miles. It was my first day so I didn’t do much.

I am planning on eating healthy so it helps with my weight loss as well and my face.

I plan to eat Special K cereal with 1% milk in the morning (615 AM)
Lunch at school: apple and water? If I should eat more, maybe a sandwich (wheat bread with a slice of cheese since I’m a vegetarian, would that be healthy?) (1030 AM)
100 calorie pack? Or a granola bar would be healthier? (12-2ish, anytime between there)
Dinner: Indian food, but healthy, like soups and veggies.
Snacks during the day: apples, plums, oranges/tangerines/clementines, watermelon.
6 bottles of water per day.
Not eating after 7 PM.

I am planning to go to the school gym right after school from 230-3 and then come home and go to my gym by my house from 345-5?
What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)
Also like on treadmill/elliptical should I do incline/hill, if it makes a difference?

Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?

When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?

Thank you so much and if you have any other experience suggestions/ideas please help. If anything is unhealthy (foods that I listed) or exercises that will not help/help please tell me, thank you =)

If you ever did a diet/exercise plan that worked/is working in about 3 months, please tell.

• ANSWER:
  Wow, i actually took the time to read all that.

  Make your own "100 calorie packs":

  -6 almonds
  -6 baby carrots
  -1/4 an apple.
  = 100 cal.

  You can eat one in the beginning of every class to keep your metabolism up.. plus a bottle of water.

  ------------------------------------------------------
  "Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?"

  Yes, think of it this way, instead of eating chips & soda, you'd be eating fruits & vegetables & drinking water... which has very little oil compared to junk food.

  Specifically, sweating will open your pours up and you can wipe away all the oil pretty much. What you want to do after you sweat is rince your face with cold water.

  -----------------------------------------------------------------
  "When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?"

  You'll probably see results after a month, but your starting from square one, so it will take your body some time to get into shape but if you eat right & watch your calories, the lbs will be shedding off.
  ----------------------------------------------------------------
  "What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)"

  I too have workout ADHD, so this is what id recommend:

  Cardio workout for the out of shape:
  Day 1: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bicycle. (30 mins total)
  Day 2: 15 minutes of treadmill and elliptical. (30 mins total)
  Day 3: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike & just 5 minutes of stair stepper. (35 mins total)
  Day 4: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike (45 minutes total)
  Day 5: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, then 5 minutes of the stair stepper with an additional 5 minutes of jumping rope. (50 mins total)

  As you begin to get more fit, more confident in your physical health, you can begin to increase your total workouts by 5 minutes and the intensity by an extra level.

  Good luck! You can make those other b*tches jealous if you stay motivated.

QUESTION:
Vegan weight loss plan with menu. Vegan as a lifestyle? Your experiences:)?
I am 5'2 and about 145 pounds. My goal weight is around 115-120. I am in my early 20s. I have been vegetarian for years and recently I have been looking into the vegan diet for weight loss and as a lifestyle. I have created a menu plan for myself for this week. Keep in mind, everything on it is vegan and portion sized. Excuse my funny names for things. The chocolate crackers are vegan raw food.

Monday: (6 different meals slashes indicate new meal) Fruit salad/Nuts and some carrots/Quinoa, rest of carrots/Vegan fruit smoothie/Quinoa, salad/ Coconut yogurt with cereal

Tues:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk with fruit/Carrots and pineapple/2 veggie dogs with jicama/Trail mix/Veggie Turkey, Quinoa, and salad/fruit

Wed:Smoothie, Veggie patties/Chocolate crackers and nuts/Quinoa with kale chips/veggies/Frozen dinner with salad/Coconut yogurt with cereal

Thurs:Fruit salad with fake patties/Carrots and apple/Veg. chicken w/ ketchup, and Cauliflower/Trail mix/Salad with beans rice and veggie meat/fruit

Fri:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk/Trail mix/Boca burger w/ ketchup and fake cheese with jicama/ Fruit with dairy free yogurt/Veggie turkey and veggies/Chocolate crackers

Sat:Fruit salad with fake patties/Vegan smoothie/Salad with veggie meat and fake cheese/Veggie mix/Vegan Indian food/fruit

Sun:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk with fruit/Vegan smoothie/Lentil soup and salad/Nuts and veggie or fruit/Leftover vegan Indian food/Coconut yogurt with cereal

Anyway, Thats my diet plan plus 3-4 days of 30 minute cardio and wieght lifting. I am going vegan for a month and evaluating how I feel about it. How does this meal plan look? What are your experiences as a vegan? Thanks!

• ANSWER:
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QUESTION:
Weight Loss Plan, Please Help?
I am 17 years old, female. Prom is coming up in mid-May and I put on about 10 pounds over the summer that I want to take off plus a little bit more. I am 5’0 and 119 pounds. What I want to lose most, other than all around is my love handles, stomach (#1), butt (sticks out =/), and my arms are a little too fat for my body.

I am planning on going to the gym everyday for about 1.5-2 hours and eating healthy, however, I need a little help with following it and what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t.

I went to the gym today, for the first time for this diet plan/weight losing plan. I did the treadmill for 5ish minutes fast walking (warm-up/cool down) and about 10 minutes running (not SO fast, but running) and then did the sitting bike for 10 minutes/1.5 miles. It was my first day so I didn’t do much.

I am planning on eating healthy so it helps with my weight loss as well and my face.

I plan to eat Special K cereal with 1% milk in the morning (615 AM)
Lunch at school: apple and water? If I should eat more, maybe a sandwich (wheat bread with a slice of cheese since I’m a vegetarian, would that be healthy?) (1030 AM)
100 calorie pack? Or a granola bar would be healthier? (12-2ish, anytime between there)
Dinner: Indian food, but healthy, like soups and veggies.
Snacks during the day: apples, plums, oranges/tangerines/clementines, watermelon.
6 bottles of water per day.
Not eating after 7 PM.

I am planning to go to the school gym right after school from 230-3 and then come home and go to my gym by my house from 345-5?
What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)
Also like on treadmill/elliptical should I do incline/hill, if it makes a difference?

Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?

When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?

Thank you so much and if you have any other experience suggestions/ideas please help. If anything is unhealthy (foods that I listed) or exercises that will not help/help please tell me, thank you =)

If you ever did a diet/exercise plan that worked/is working in about 3 months, please tell.

• ANSWER:
  For the acne, make sure you aren't wearing makeup when you go to work out.

  I did the following stuff and lost about 10 lbs in less than a month. I did my cardio first thing in the morning and my workout in the afternoon.

  Here's a few things you can do to get in shape:

  1. Eat six small, healthy meals per day. Breakfast should be eaten within two hours of waking up. Stop drinking soda.

  2. When you eat, keep serving sizes in mind. A snack with only 100 calories isn't too healthy when you eat three servings at a time.

  3. Keep up the cardio. Remember to switch up intensity and duration. I suggest running, that's my favorite. Don't run every day, though. Alternate with swimming or biking, etc.

  4. Incorporate a good core routine (planks, sit ups, leg raises, and some lower back exercises), pushups, pull ups, squats.

  5. I get a lot of stuff from runnersworld.com, they have running plans and workout videos.

  Do all that and you'll look good.

QUESTION:
My friends amazing weight loss (80lbs in 4 months) is her plan viable?
My friend recently lost a lot of weight like about 80lbs in like 16 weeks losing about 5lbs a week. She is 31 and 5 foot 5 inches tall and started at 220lbs and went down to 140lbs she hope to lose another 5lbs and then just focus on maintenance and toning. I have seen her in her under ware and apart from a couple of tiny stretch marks on her tummy she looks great no loose skin etc.
When I asked her how she did it she sent me this (Cut and paste from her email to me):
My weight loss plan was real simple. I'm a vegetarian but before I ate a lot of ready meals and was always hungry so snacked on sweets and pastries, cheese and fizzy drinks to keep going etc. I changed my diet so that I ate all home cooked food, all fresh veggies, fruit, home baked wholemeal bead, brown rice, lentils, yogurt etc I had lot's of salads and indian dahls etc and supplemented my diet with a good quality multivitamin and the odd protein shake to help with muscle repair. I drank lot's of water and green tea. My total calories averaged about 1800 a day. I had trouble eating it all sometimes as it seemed so much!
As for working out I did about an hour to an hour and a half of cardio everyday 6 days a week (which is a lot considering I was total couch potato before, but I love it now) mixing it up to keep my body guessing so one day I'd do interval training and the next day I'd do a long moderate intensity walk on the treadmill at an incline. When I got fitter I did spinning classes, which were tough but made a big diffrence. I also did resistance training with free weights three times a week about 30 minutes each time. I made sure I got lot's of sleep and had a rest day every week. I tend to put on muscle quickly so I think that really helped me to drop the weight fast so resistance training is not optional.
I used the Sauna at the gym a couple of times a weel as well, which I think helped and had a course of 3 full body wraps to help inch loss and skin tighening as well as using body brushing and self massage with oils every day to keep my skin nice.
Simple but tough, consistancy was the key!

---End of her email ----

Now I need to lose weight as well but it just seems unrealistic to me that she lost 80lbs in four months doing just the above and she has no lose sagging skin, even her boobs look nice. What do you think is this really possible? Do you think she is lying or was she just very lucky to have lost so much weight so quick?

• ANSWER:
  It's possible. When you are that heavy - the weight tends to drop off quite quickly at the beginning.

  You can do it if you really put the effort in. The exercise is the most important. If you just diet then you probably will get stretchmarks and sagging skin. You need to try and keep everything tight.

  Good luck

QUESTION:
weight loss rate has reduced .. what should I do?
I have been working out from 3 months now , but now my weight loss rate has reduced. Initially I was reducing 2 pounds a weeks( have lost 11 poounds so far) but now its 1lb in 1 week or 2 weeks at times.

I have been changing my excersise plan every 30 days. I even follow a healthy diet plan and stick to my calorie budget (thanks to my ipod touch- helps me track it).

My routine is as follows :

Morning:
I wake up 5:30 AM, freshen up, have 4 almonds, and hit the gym by 6:15 AM ( its like 20 min walk from my home..which makes it like 40 min of walking everyday.. n i am not a slow walker).
At the GYM, I am my workout split into 4 days
D1 ( chest+biceps+ cardio(30min))
D2 ( back+triceps+cardio(30min))
D3 (thighs+hamstring/calf+shoulders + cardio (30 min))
I have been asked to do cardio on any of the 2 days in d1,d2,d3.
D4 (cardio - 50 min)
I am done by 7:30 am which is arnd 1 n 1/2 hr.
8 AM: glass of skimmed milk + cornflakes + eggs (on some days)

10 :30 AM : half cup tea with 1 or 2 digesttive biscutis / any fruit juice on some days

12:30 pm: lunch - either an indian meal (1 chapati, 1 spoon of rice with more serving of dal, vegetable n salad with one cup of curd) OR a bowl of salad with either soup or a fruit juice (on some days).

3:00 pm : either tea with digestive bisuits or fruit juice or butter milk (on some days) with boiled corns(add only salt and lime to it).

6:00 pm : few nuts (cashews ) or biscuits

8 :30 pm : 1 chappati(wheat bread) + dal or vegetable serving. ( sometimes take a 20 min walk after dinner )

I sleep by 9:45 pm.

I workout 6 days a week and dont miss a single day.

I am off sweets, icecreams, junk food etc all this time.. not even once have I compromised on my diet plan.. i pick up the right stuff to eat with just the right quantity even if i have to eat out.
n I forgot to mention I even drink abt 4 litres of water everyday.

Well.. this schedule has kept me going and has helped me loose weight so far.. but from past 2 weeks I am not seeing much progress.

Can anyone suggest me what I should change/add/remove in this current plan which will help me reach my goal of reducing another 8 pounds? Its my last mile
I guess ppl didnt understand my question.

I am not starting fresh. I have been seeing results with this plan which is quite healthy.Haven't felt tired or fatigued ever because of this. I enjoy doing it and I dont have to compromise. I do enjoy this routine. What I was looking for are some suggestions on how to tweak this so as to boost up my results, cause I feel it has slowed down a bit. I guess its like a weight loosers block..

• ANSWER:
  I don't want to sound mean, I honestly want to answer your question so don't take offense- your routine sounds super boring, think of ways to really spice it up; take a dance class, run really fast to the gym, by a high speed workout DVD and jump around your living room with the music blasted; eat more protein and less bread- and it's okay to have a little ice cream- I also don't see any calcium in your diet. That's my advice:) Have fun with your workout and diet- don't make it such pure drudgery

QUESTION:
how to reduce weight? Pls Help!!?
Hi friends! i am an 18 yr old Indian male. i am very obese. Pls suggest me ways to reduce my obesity and become normal. I weigh 88 kgs (194 lbs), iam 5 feet 8" inches tall (almost 175 cms). pls suggest me a complete weight loss plan. and, i am a pure vegetarian. so pls donot suggest any non-veg food for my diet.. (MANY OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS ARE OBESE AND I WANT TO GET RID OF IT)!! Pls help... Thank u!!!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Is this healthy for me?
Hey i am 16 years old and i weight around 124 lbs. I am loss weight to 120 lbs. I am kinda active, i don't eat or drink any sugary stuff, since i am diabetic and also i don't eat too much. But still i can't loss weight. I don't know what else to do. This is basically what i eat everyday.

Breakfast - 1 slice of whole wheat bread with half cup of tea

Lunch - 1 slice of pizza or a sub

Afternoon - half cup of tea

Dinner - Sub or indian food ( 2 roti's)

Please Please help me out with better diet plan thanks

• ANSWER:
  You're not losing weight because you're not eating enough food. By what you have listed, you are putting your body into starvation mode, which forces it to retain fat and calories because it thinks it's not going to survive on that little bit of food every day.

  You need to up your calories to around 1400-1600 calories EVERY day! You want to eat meals that are around 400 calories each, and eat every 3-4 hours. Small meals are the key. By eating smaller meals more often, you're giving your body just enough calories for it to process at one time without forcing too many calories into your system or not enough calories.

  The whole wheat bread is great, but you could pair it with peanut butter and some walnuts or almonds.
  Pizza is bad. Too much fat and calories, no matter what you put on the pizza. Use that as an occasional treat. The sub can be a healthy option but it depends on the bread and what you put on it.
  Indian food is delicious, but you need more than just the bread.

  If you want a good diet plan that works and is easy to follow, try the Flat Belly Diet from Prevention magazine. It's easy to follow, has delicious and HEALTHY meals, and I ended up losing almost 30 poounds on it, in less than 3 months.

QUESTION:
Vegan weight loss plan with menu. Vegan as a lifestyle? Your experiences:)?
I am 5'2 and about 145 pounds. My goal weight is around 115-120. I am in my early 20s. I have been vegetarian for years and recently I have been looking into the vegan diet for weight loss and as a lifestyle. I have created a menu plan for myself for this week. Keep in mind, everything on it is vegan and portion sized. Excuse my funny names for things. The chocolate crackers are vegan raw food.

Monday: (6 different meals slashes indicate new meal) Fruit salad/Nuts and some carrots/Quinoa, rest of carrots/Vegan fruit smoothie/Quinoa, salad/ Coconut yogurt with cereal

Tues:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk with fruit/Carrots and pineapple/2 veggie dogs with jicama/Trail mix/Veggie Turkey, Quinoa, and salad/fruit

Wed:Smoothie, Veggie patties/Chocolate crackers and nuts/Quinoa with kale chips/veggies/Frozen dinner with salad/Coconut yogurt with cereal

Thurs:Fruit salad with fake patties/Carrots and apple/Veg. chicken w/ ketchup, and Cauliflower/Trail mix/Salad with beans rice and veggie meat/fruit

Fri:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk/Trail mix/Boca burger w/ ketchup and fake cheese with jicama/ Fruit with dairy free yogurt/Veggie turkey and veggies/Chocolate crackers

Sat:Fruit salad with fake patties/Vegan smoothie/Salad with veggie meat and fake cheese/Veggie mix/Vegan Indian food/fruit

Sun:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk with fruit/Vegan smoothie/Lentil soup and salad/Nuts and veggie or fruit/Leftover vegan Indian food/Coconut yogurt with cereal

Anyway, Thats my diet plan plus 3-4 days of 30 minute cardio and wieght lifting. I am going vegan for a month and evaluating how I feel about it. How does this meal plan look? What are your experiences as a vegan? Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Looks perfect. I personally would have a really hard time actually following planned out meals like that every day but if you can do it, more power to you! I'm assuming you'll be using protein powder in your smoothies, I would recommend using pea protein powder opposed to a soy isolate because it looks like you'll already be consuming a lot of soy each day. Also think about getting a BCAA supplement it will be helpful for your strength training so that you're getting essential and non-essential amino acids to help promote protein absorption and shorten recovery time. I use Xtend brand it's vegan and it's actually really refreshing to drink after a workout. I think you'll be very happy with your progress over the next month. Good luck

QUESTION:
What do you think is really the healthiest (not for weight loss but good health) diet? Vegetarian or Primal?
Nutrition is soo confusing- trying to figure out which is best for overall health (not just weight loss) vegetarian or an eating plan similar to Primal Blueprint (heavy on plants and meats-grain free, dairy free)

• ANSWER:
  Any diet that meets your daily nutritional needs is healthy. Some diets make it more difficult than others. For example, vegetarians may not get enough protein, zinc, iron, calcium and vitamin B12. However, if they eat enough beens and leafy greens, they can get all of these micro-nutrients, except vitamin B12, which you cannot get from plants. Vitamin supplements may be needed if your diet restricts too many food groups.

QUESTION:
Best weight loss diet for busy vegetarian mom?
I am a busy young mom with 3 kids, ages 3, 2, and 4 months. I have gained a lot of weight in my pregnancies and would like to lose about 80 pounds. I want to lose it slowly and healthfully. I do not have the time or money to join a gym, and do not have the child care. Also, I can not afford to buy any exercise equipment or expensive pills/gadgets etc. What are some healthy diet plans that are vegetarian friendly, and what are good exercises for targeting belly fat. PS-I do not need to hear "eat less exercise more." I need specific routines and referrals to eating plans that work for my lifestyle. I also need to know what kind of exercises to do and when/how to do them, plus some healthy foods that will satisfy my sweet tooth. Thanks!
I forgot to say that I am also allergic to wheat.
I forgot to say that I am also allergic to wheat.

• ANSWER:
  Rebecca,

  Hey I feel ya. I can point you in the direction of someone that is totally on his game.

  He and his wife are tops.

  Of the most valuable things that I was able to learn for him is that by really knowing the truths about what foods are really food we are able to fuel ourselves with a cleaner and higher octane food (fuel).

  So head over to:

  http://www.smartfitnesstips.com/go/liveawesome

  It is an online resource that you will be able to use always.

  You know after you learn some of the untold truths you will be able to teach the correct things to your children.

  I am a father and I really know how important it is to give our children the correct knowledge so that they will grow up healthy and uninhibbited by feeling unhealthy.

  Always the Best To You and Yours!

  Rod Wambold
  http://www.smartfitnesstips.com

  Live life to the fullest

QUESTION:
Vegetarian Weight Loss Diet Plan?
I've been a vegetarian for almost two years. I would like to lose some weight, and I need a diet plan to go by.
P.S. I can't cook tofu myself(I'll eat it, but I've tried to cook it and I can't) also, I don't eat incredibly strange/exotic foods

• ANSWER:
  I have found eating raw food helps with losing weight. However, I dislike most raw veggies and stuck mostly to fruit. eating eggs, beans, and seeds/nuts are great too!

  Good luck! I wish you well.

QUESTION:
I need a good diet plan (vegetarian) for weight loss and energy?
I have 2 months to lose this weight, I haven't weighed myself, scales depress me but I don't like what I'm seeing in the mirror and I constantly have no energy, seriously I'm even dizzy right now, it's awful.

Can you give me like a jist of what I should be eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner, maybe some examples.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Best diet for maximum weight loss in a 3 month period.?
I am planning to lose a lot of weight this summer, and I need some eating/diet ideas. I was thinking about just becoming a vegetarian for awhile lol. This is why I am asking tho, what would be the best possible diet for max weight loss in about a 3 month period.
I am 6 feet 2 inches, weigh 255. I am male. thanks for any ideas.

• ANSWER:
  Hi!

  Have you ever heard about "Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet"? Reading about it makes you wonder if they might not be on to something. The way the diet works is different than other fad diets that involve cutting out certain types of food like low carbohydrates, low fat or low calorie. Instead it uses calorie shifting foods that you would normally eat, increases the number of times you eat, and changes when you eat certain things for fast fat loss.

  What is Calorie Shifting?

  The way calorie shifting works involves tricking the fat hormones that are sent out by the brain. Every time you eat something, your brain sends out fat storing and fat burning hormones, depending on what the item is.

  The idea is to send more fat burning than fat storing hormones, so that the body does not hold onto the fat for later use. If you keep confusing the metabolism, you will see fast fat loss, as much as 9 pounds in 11 days, that is the first weightloss principle of Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet.

  How Does The Metabolism Control Weightloss?

  This scientific weight control fact about the metabolism and how it works stems from our ancestry as cavemen, when there were famine periods between hunts. The body would store and hold onto fat for survival. The metabolism has not evolved from this self-defense tactic and doesn't realize we can just run to the grocery store and get whatever we want.

  On restrictive diets, weightloss can plateau when the metabolism thinks it is experiencing a famine period, and it will only burn what is taken in. Even on some of the popular low carbohydrate diets, it is advised to eat pizza for two days when your weight plateaus to get the metabolism going.

  Why Do Some Weightloss Diets Leave You With No Energy?

  The only problem with many of these restrictive weightloss diets is the metabolism goes back to only burning what you take in and many people complain about being tired and worn down, when it is mainly the metabolism storing up the energy for later.

  By eating healthy, nutritious foods that are fat burning, the metabolism burns as much energy as you need. Many people on restrictive weightloss diets will regain the weight when they go back to eating normal foods.

  What Is The Best Diet For Weightloss?

  The best weight control diet allows you to eat the foods that you would normally eat, have in your refrigerator and cabinets. By timing when you eat certain foods, how many times a day you eat them, and balancing the types of food, your metabolism will burn what you take in and then some, because it knows you will be feeding it again shortly, instead of starving.

  Prepackaged fat loss products and frozen dinners are not something you can live on the rest of your live. You need to understand the basics of natural weight control, and Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet uses the fundamental principles of controlling the metabolism with calorie shifting normal foods you eat every day.

  Check my source, it might help. It's a diet that works. Good luck!

QUESTION:
What is the best weight loss diet plan?
I am 17 years old, female. Prom is coming up in 3 months and I put on about 10 pounds over the summer that I want to take off plus a little bit more. I am 5’0 and 119 pounds. What I want to lose most, other than all around is my love handles, stomach (#1), butt (sticks out =/), and my arms are a little too fat for my body.

I am planning on going to the gym everyday for about 1.5-2 hours and eating healthy, however, I need a little help with following it and what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t.

I went to the gym today, for the first time for this diet plan/weight losing plan. I did the treadmill for 5ish minutes fast walking (warm-up/cool down) and about 10 minutes running (not SO fast, but running) and then did the sitting bike for 10 minutes/1.5 miles. It was my first day so I didn’t do much.

I am planning on eating healthy so it helps with my weight loss as well and my face.

I plan to eat Special K cereal with 1% milk in the morning (615 AM)
Lunch at school: apple and water? If I should eat more, maybe a sandwich (wheat bread with a slice of cheese since I’m a vegetarian, would that be healthy?) (1030 AM)
100 calorie pack? Or a granola bar would be healthier? (12-2ish, anytime between there)
Dinner: Indian food, but healthy, like soups and veggies.
Snacks during the day: apples, plums, oranges/tangerines/clementines, watermelon.
6 bottles of water per day.
Not eating after 7 PM.

I am planning to go to the school gym right after school from 230-3 and then come home and go to my gym by my house from 345-5?
What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)
Also like on treadmill/elliptical should I do incline/hill, if it makes a difference?

Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?

When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?

Thank you so much and if you have any other experience suggestions/ideas please help. If anything is unhealthy (foods that I listed) or exercises that will not help/help please tell me, thank you =)

If you ever did a diet/exercise plan that worked/is working in about 3 months, please tell.

• ANSWER:
  Wow, i actually took the time to read all that.
  Make your own "working diet plan with your chosen food":
  fatloss4idiot diet plan generator can help you
  http://beam.to/revealweightlossfact

  "Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?"

  Yes, think of it this way, instead of eating chips & soda, you'd be eating fruits & vegetables & drinking water... which has very little oil compared to junk food.

  Specifically, sweating will open your pours up and you can wipe away all the oil pretty much. What you want to do after you sweat is rince your face with cold water.

  "When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?"

  You'll probably see results after a week, but your starting from square one, so it will take your body some time to get into shape but if you eat right & watch your calories, the lbs will be shedding off.

  "What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)"

  I too have workout ADHD, so this is what id recommend:

  Cardio workout for the out of shape:
  Day 1: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bicycle. (30 mins total)
  Day 2: 15 minutes of treadmill and elliptical. (30 mins total)
  Day 3: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike & just 5 minutes of stair stepper. (35 mins total)
  Day 4: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike (45 minutes total)
  Day 5: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, then 5 minutes of the stair stepper with an additional 5 minutes of jumping rope. (50 mins total)

  As you begin to get more fit, more confident in your physical health, you can begin to increase your total workouts by 5 minutes and the intensity by an extra level.

  Good luck! You can make those other b*tches jealous if you stay motivated.

QUESTION:
Help, I need weight loss tips, excercise plan and, diet plan for losing a decent amount of weight.?
I would like to lose at least 30pounds over the summer for high school because i am 5'3 175 pounds and im 14 years old. I would like tips for weight loss, metabolism speed increase. Good exercises for weight loss and a good diet plan i was wondering if going semi vegetarian and eating only baked chicken for protein or going full vegetarian and having protein shakes would be better.

• ANSWER:
  Swimming is the best way to reduce weight.
  Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink lot more water.
  Avoid too much fat content food.

  The below articles are useful for you.

  http://worldofanswers.blogspot.com/2010/05/weight-loss-tip-top-25-weight-loss-tips.html
  http://hubpages.com/hub/51-Great-Weight-Loss-Tips

QUESTION:
weight loss plan diet?
I am 17 years old, female. Prom is coming up in mid-May and I put on about 10 pounds over the summer that I want to take off plus a little bit more. I am 5’0 and 119 pounds. What I want to lose most, other than all around is my love handles, stomach (#1), butt (sticks out =/), and my arms are a little too fat for my body.

I am planning on going to the gym everyday for about 1.5-2 hours and eating healthy, however, I need a little help with following it and what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t.

I went to the gym today, for the first time for this diet plan/weight losing plan. I did the treadmill for 5ish minutes fast walking (warm-up/cool down) and about 10 minutes running (not SO fast, but running) and then did the sitting bike for 10 minutes/1.5 miles. It was my first day so I didn’t do much.

I am planning on eating healthy so it helps with my weight loss as well and my face.

I plan to eat Special K cereal with 1% milk in the morning (615 AM)
Lunch at school: apple and water? If I should eat more, maybe a sandwich (wheat bread with a slice of cheese since I’m a vegetarian, would that be healthy?) (1030 AM)
100 calorie pack? Or a granola bar would be healthier? (12-2ish, anytime between there)
Dinner: Indian food, but healthy, like soups and veggies.
Snacks during the day: apples, plums, oranges/tangerines/clementines, watermelon.
6 bottles of water per day.
Not eating after 7 PM.

I am planning to go to the school gym right after school from 230-3 and then come home and go to my gym by my house from 345-5?
What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)
Also like on treadmill/elliptical should I do incline/hill, if it makes a difference?

Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?

When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?

Thank you so much and if you have any other experience suggestions/ideas please help. If anything is unhealthy (foods that I listed) or exercises that will not help/help please tell me, thank you =)

If you ever did a diet/exercise plan that worked/is working in about 3 months, please tell.

• ANSWER:
  Wow, i actually took the time to read all that.

  Make your own "100 calorie packs":

  -6 almonds
  -6 baby carrots
  -1/4 an apple.
  = 100 cal.

  You can eat one in the beginning of every class to keep your metabolism up.. plus a bottle of water.

  ------------------------------------------------------
  "Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?"

  Yes, think of it this way, instead of eating chips & soda, you'd be eating fruits & vegetables & drinking water... which has very little oil compared to junk food.

  Specifically, sweating will open your pours up and you can wipe away all the oil pretty much. What you want to do after you sweat is rince your face with cold water.

  -----------------------------------------------------------------
  "When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?"

  You'll probably see results after a month, but your starting from square one, so it will take your body some time to get into shape but if you eat right & watch your calories, the lbs will be shedding off.
  ----------------------------------------------------------------
  "What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)"

  I too have workout ADHD, so this is what id recommend:

  Cardio workout for the out of shape:
  Day 1: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bicycle. (30 mins total)
  Day 2: 15 minutes of treadmill and elliptical. (30 mins total)
  Day 3: 10 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike & just 5 minutes of stair stepper. (35 mins total)
  Day 4: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike (45 minutes total)
  Day 5: 15 minutes of treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, then 5 minutes of the stair stepper with an additional 5 minutes of jumping rope. (50 mins total)

  As you begin to get more fit, more confident in your physical health, you can begin to increase your total workouts by 5 minutes and the intensity by an extra level.

  Good luck! You can make those other b*tches jealous if you stay motivated.

QUESTION:
Help with my diet and weight loss?
-Well, I'm 14 and about 5'9 and 135 pounds. Im currently like a size 8 in jeans and i want to be a 5. I have probably a medium bone structure. I have reached probably 160 pounds in the summer, and have slimmed down.

-I'm really NOT happy with my weight right now, but have successfully went from 160 pounds to 135. So I'm happy with that kind weight loss.

-My goal is probably 125, depending on how i look at that weight.

-I've been eating a couple egg whites for breakfast, some yogurt and no more than a 200 calorie snack during the day, and a 150 calorie dinner. It has really worked with getting the weight off, because I have always told my self I would diet, and finally am.

-I know the calories are low, but i need to loose it now! I feel like my weight loss has slowed down, because my weight is the exact same as last week.

-I TRY to take 2 jogs a week, do 45 minutes of yoga 2 times a week, and 2 bike rides a week. I am hoping to start going to gym once during weekends, because I have school and stuff, but I need some tips. I want to for sure loose weight off my thighs, butt, and hips, (so I can wear a smaller jean size) ...

-I also need help in the stomach area. I have a small waist and a strong stomach, but i do have what I call an "innertube. The area of fat around my belly button and love handles, making it look like an innertube around my waist. This makes me look pretty bad in even basic t shirts... so how should I take care of this? fast?

-So what are the best exercises to do and machines to use?

-I just need general help on how to reach my goal, stay motivated, maybe have a healthier eating plan (im a vegetarian) but not gain weight, (which i probably would now if i increased my calorie intake)

-Please give me tips on workouts for my problem areas, any tips.

-PLEASE NO UNPRODUCTIVE COMMENTS, ONLY ANSWER IF YOU CAN HELP.

thank you

• ANSWER:
  Controlling your calorie intake is important in weight loss/control , in that you have done well kudos to that.:)

  however, are you taking your veggie and protein like fish, chicken regularly? did you know with them you can speed up weight loss while maintaing a good health?:) of course ,refrain from fats as usual, especialyly trans fats which are extremely difficult to lose.

  As for work out let me summarize first:

  Do cardio training 3 times a week ( running,swimming,tennis) for 30mins to 1 hr each time.

  Do strength training for 2-3 times a week (it is reccomended you do them after your cardio) which means you have to cut your cardio to let's say 30 mins max no less than 20 minutes.

  Why? - because after 15 minutes of cardio training you will start burning fats and toning up your muscles thereafter will help in weightloss as you are able to continue exercising over a long period , what we call 'endurance training'. Muscles will helps you to burn fats as well during the day:)

  I don't wanna bombard you with too much information here, u can e mail me:)

  cheers

QUESTION:
diet for maximum weight/fat loss?
im starting the plan. im sick of this body and i want to change! i need to lose 42 pounds to get to my goal weight. but ofcourse i want to lose maximum fat too! i want a completely lean, toned sculpted body, not just a little weight loss.
i need some help with what to do..especially diet-wise. im vegetarian so what should i be eating? please help! i want to do this right!

• ANSWER:
  If you want to lose weight, you need to two things: eat less and exercise more. Weight gain happens when you create a calorie surplus (eat more than you burn). Your body takes the excess calories and converts them to fat which get stored around your stomach, arms and thighs. The longer you remain in a calorie surplus, the more weight you'll gain. To lose that weight, you need to do the opposite. You need to create a calorie deficit (start eating less than you burn).

  Your first step is to figure out how many calories you burn on a daily basis. This calculator will help you out http://calorieneedscalculator.com The number you get from this tool is what your body burns on a daily basis. To lose weight, simply eat less. It sounds a lot easier than it is but making small changes helps you adjust to a new lifestyle. Don't think of this as a diet, think of it as a new life. Instead of eating foods high in sugars, white flour and saturated fat, go with fruits, vegetables, whole wheats, fish, lean meats, nuts and beans. In addition to eating less, you also need to exercise more. Start off at 1-2 times per week and work your way up to 3-5 times per week.

  Don't make all of these changes at once or you won't be able to properly adjust to them. Generally, eating healthier foods will decrease your calorie intake. Compare a doughnut to an apple and you'll see that healthy foods are lower in calories. You can find some more information at the Beginner's Guide to Dieting - http://straightdiet.com

QUESTION:
why do vegetarians/vegans say that it is not a weight loss plan, but imply that all meat eaters are fat?
I've just noticed a trend that more and more vegetarians are saying if you eat meat you're fat basically, and that isn't always the case. I am not nor have I ever been overweight and have always ate meat. Also body builders for example eat very high protein diets which usually include a lot of meat, and they certainly are not fat

• ANSWER:
  I definitely don't think that all meat eaters are overweight. Obviously some are but so are some vegetarians and vegans! Maybe it's similar to how a lot of meat eaters say that vegans are pale and malnourished.

QUESTION:
Which of these vegetarian diets is best for weight loss?
I have recently gone vegetarian and I need to lose weight. I have 2 vegetarian diet plans that I am trying to choose from. One is Dr.Dean Ornish "eat more weigh less" which is basically a low fat vegetarian plan restricting fat to almost none. The other is "the soy zone" by Barry Sears where fat is not restricted but bread and grains are (low carb). I tend to think the lower carb one would produce better results........anyone have experience with either? Please give me any insight you have!!!!!!!!!!!

• ANSWER:
  diets don't usually work, because once you go off the diet, you gain all the weight you had before.
  it's easier just to eat how you should and exercise regularly.
  carbs are good for you and essential for energy.

  be healthy.

QUESTION:
Raw Food Diet && Weight Loss ?
Starting a raw food diet, to lose a few pounds, also just for health reasons. I'm already a vegetarian so no meat.

Just getting opinions.

SAMPLE MEAL PLAN
Breakfast
Fresh fruit salad topped with chopped fresh almonds, wheat germ, and pumpkin seeds; organic sheep’s milk yogurt or coconut cream.
Lunch
Mixed salad of various leaves, tomatoes, mandarins, corn, yellow capsicums, onions and parsley with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Topped with sprouted lentils.
Dinner
Raw mixed vegetable soup (blended); home-made sunflower seed cheese; 1/2 avocado; raspberry and banana sorbet.

• ANSWER:
  I make a lot of dishes that are raw, such as beet ravioli, but it takes awhile to make and a few appliances are needed. Do you have a mandoline and a food processor?

  The lunch salad sounds so good right now.

  I personally cant really help you with a meal plan, I just eat apples, bananas, salads, and the occassional planned meal like the beet ravioli.

  Email me through my profile if you want actual recipes from some of the books I have.

QUESTION:
Vegetarian weight loss?
Hi, i am 13 years old and a vegetarian of about 3 years. I have been trying to lose weight for some time now, but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know any workout and diet plans for a vegetarian? thank much! <3

• ANSWER:
  Any workout can work with a vegetarian or vegan diet, you just have to know what to eat and the results you want.You just have to get some basic knowledge of what food supplies what.

  Also, just cutting out meat won't cause you to lose weight. You're still going to a) watch what you eat and b) exercise. I would definitely keep a journal of what I eat, the amount of calories it contains and set a daily limit. You'd be surprised how many preservatives and empty carbs make their way into alleged healthful food.

QUESTION:
Please suggest a proper diet chart for weight loss!!!?
I am 22 yr old Indian male. I am a vegetarian. My height is 5'6''. My weight is 76 kg. I wish to lose around 12 kg in of weight. I plan to join a fitness center to compliment dieting!

• ANSWER:
  You might want to check out this blog. They just started it but there is a store and they update the content regularly. Maybe you are able to find some programs through the store to help you with your weight loss problem. Good luck!

QUESTION:
Weight Loss Plans?
I am trying to lose weight over summer though I have no specific time range. I'm trying portion control and exercising but I'm not staying loyal to it. I haven't exercised at all this past two-three weeks and I really need help. I need motivation. There doesn't seem to be any good or fun exercises. I don't like exercising over an hour but I really want to lose a few lbs.Any exercise tips or recommendations? I go to the gym and I have a treadmill, punching, hula hoop, and bouncy ball at home. Also, possibly and good food diets? I don't want to cut things out of my diet (atkins, vegetarian). I'm twelve though but don't say I'm too young or it's bad for me, please respect my answer, I've heard it all and I don't care. And advice or diets, tips, etc. Thank you! I appreciate your time and help!
I'm 4'8 96lbs but I'm not too skinny. Because I'm short, it makes me look plump

• ANSWER:
  Drink lots of water
  drink green tea
  have a glass or 2 of water before each meal
  if you're an adult only buy healthy food and shop when ur not hungry
  snack on carrot sticks
  spend time reading/playing on nitrome.com/shopping to stop comfort eating
  at the gym find an instructor who will help u and give you a fitness plan
  book gym sessions in advance if you can, so you have to go
  fidget
  go and play tennis/football etc with your friend or go for a walk - its easier together
  watch your portion sizes - this is important because it can help sooo much eating the right portion sizes
  and lastly..
  tell your family you want to lose weight so they can help you
  good luck xoxo

QUESTION:
Vegetarian Weight Loss?
Im a vegetarian and I really want to lose some weight. Im about 40 pounds over weight. I would love to lose those 40 pounds and get healthier again. It's really hard for me to diet since I don't eat meat.

I eat fish.

I dont eat eggs or milk. I will use them to cook though.

Any ideas on a good weight loss plan.

*note* I was reading about a diet that really does work but I cant really do it because it's all no carbs and stuff. It says not to eat any fruit or any vegetables grown underground. Except you can use garlic for cooking. So please try and work that into your answers!

Thanks in advance.
my weight gain was caused by a few things. I hit puberty when I was 10 and I have an anxiety disorder. When I was younger I wouldn't eat all day then Id come home and eat which made all the weight pack on. I don't eat that unhealthy but sometimes I do eat sweets.

• ANSWER:
  Eat well but only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%. To have more satisfaction out of ur food, Chew each morsel at least 32 times. This will also activate ur body to generate signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals. Do not go on fast or starvation diet.

  Nothing other than water in between.

  No special diet, call it by any name or program helps as one cannot adopt them on permanent basis. Diet pills are chemicals and per se bad and shud be avoided unless the doc considers it necessary looking at ur condition.

  Take light exercises and brisk walks for 30 min.regularly preferably on empty stomach and twice a day.

  U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time and hassle free.

  Be patient and not in a hurry.

  U cannot choose spots for reduction.

  This schedule can be adopted on permanent basis to lead a healthy life and maintain weight.

QUESTION:
Which of these diets will be better for weight loss?
I have recently gone vegetarian and I need to lose weight. I have 2 vegetarian diet plans that I am trying to choose from. One is Dr.Dean Ornish "eat more weigh less" which is basically a low fat vegetarian plan restricting fat to almost none. The other is "the soy zone" by Barry Sears where fat is not restricted but bread and grains are (low carb). I tend to think the lower carb one would produce better results........anyone have experience with either? Please give me any insight you have!!!!!!!!!!!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Weight loss plan for a semi vegetarian?
Can an ybody provide any examples for a weight loss plan for a semi vegetarian? I eat chicken and turkey, and prefer not to eat fish with the current fishery problems.

My husband and I are dieting, we want to conceive a child and unfortunately are overweight. I was wondering if anybody had any good ideas for recipes or meal plans? Things that worked for you rapidly?

• ANSWER:
  girl i know the feeling see im not fat either but im not exactly skinny. u could do something crazy and dont eat or do the right thing and keep off the pounds by staying healthy. but if u really want to ill give u some advice. eat a big breakfast and a smaller lunch and a smaller dinner, never fully get filled if ur still hungry drink lots of water. exercise at least once a day for 30 min and u will see results. there are some supplements you can take to help speed up your metabolism too. im doing it and so far its working. best of luck.

QUESTION:
How to loose weight- vegetarian style?
5'7", 152 lbs- size 10. 16 yr old girl.
I really want to get down to a size 4, so I'm not that focused on the pounds, more the clothing.
I've been a lacto ovo vegetarian (meaning I eat eggs and dairy) for over 2 years so this is not some spur of the moment weight loss attempt- this is me asking how being vegetarian affects the way I should diet in an attempt to loose weight.
Eating plans? Exercise advice?

• ANSWER:
  Hi! I'm also a lacto-ovo vegetarian, absolutely LOVE not having to eat meat anymore =) Anyway...I personally found the Weight Watchers point system very easy to follow and I've lost nearly 60 pounds since this past January! I eat lots of vegetables (fresh & frozen), lots of whole grains, egg whites, beans, chickpeas, fruit, nuts, and low fat dairy. Basically WW just teaches you to watch portions and make healthy choices....but with a little research and effort you can do that on your own. Exercise is also very important! I go for a 45-60 minute walk/run about 6 days a week now. And then I also lift weights and do Pilates for about 45 minutes 4 times a week. That's helped me a LOT. Try and vary what you eat....look around the grocery store for new and interesting things to try. High protein + high fiber is always good. But make sure you're getting enough healthy fats too - like olive oil,nuts,nut butters,sunflower seeds, and flax seeds. If you're looking for a very high quality protein that's also low fat, you might want to check out whey protein powder. You can mix it with just about anything, it's yummy, and a protein shake with some fruit makes a nice quick breakfast or snack. I like to add it to my oatmeal in the morning along with some flax seeds and cinnamon mixed in. It makes it sweet so you don't need sugar or anything. Make sure you always eat a good breakfast....that will give energy for the entire day and help you not to overeat later. Best Wishes with your weight loss!

QUESTION:
Vegetarian Healthy Weight Loss ideas??
I need to lose a lot of weight (over 100 lbs). I am cutting meat almost completely, but want more ideas on how to be healthy. Any suggestions, ideas or food plans? If you have lost weight on a healthy veg diet, can you please list what a day's food looked like? (What you had for bfast, lunch, dinner, if you had snacks...)
Vegetarian for other reasons, so don't include meat in suggestions please. Cheese is vegetarian, but not vegan. I'm not ready to commit to vegan. Ovo-lacto help is great.

• ANSWER:
  (FYI...CHEESE is not vegetarian).

  Try a supplement called L-carnitine. Get it as a solo product. This amino acid will help convert your fat into muscle while you cut down on proteins with a vegan diet.

  I lost weight on the following...

  Breakfast: Banana and apple or a banana and some citrus. Drink a glass of soy milk.

  Lunch: Go nuts on the salad bar. Light on the dressing, no pickles. Plenty of lima beans.

  Dinner: A roll and a tasty veggy soup like brocolli or tomato. Maybe steam some veggies in olive oil. You can even stir fry.

  Key is to get more cardio activity. You don't have to run, but take the dog for a walk.

  My dear old dad said you only need one excercise to lose weight, and that's to put your fork down and stand up. I lost 30 lbs in three months and I feel great. Now I CRAVE the healthy stuff. You can cut out meat but supplement with proteins like in beans and peanut butter. Leafy greens such as kale and mustard (esp. collard greens) have lots of protein.

  Good luck, and don't stress about it too much. Eat what you want to as long as it's not fried. And for heaven's sakes, No POP. I lost 5 lbs in 3 days when I quit drinking soda.

QUESTION:
Weight loss but dieting difficulty?
Well right now i'm living in a dorm and in college, but trying to lose some weight...I excersize and thats not going to bad, i usually try to get in at least 1-2 hours a day mon-friday...but diet-wise...again I live in a dorm with just a mini fridge so I cant exactly go grocery shopping, i have an unlimited food plan for the buffet but....Im a vegetarian. So my choices are VERY limited, there are some healthy choices (usually just salad and veggie burgers) but thats about it, and I can only eat those same things so many times before i hate my life, leaving me to eat more pizza, macaroni + cheese, etc....What can I do about my diet? also, anyone know any good fitness sites?

• ANSWER:
  When you do hit a supermarket get some Ensures...they are a perfectly balanced meal in a bottle, protein and everything!!

QUESTION:
Help choosing meal plan for fast weight loss?
I have recently purchased the Slim in 6 workout program. I need to to lose weight fast, and yes I know that losing weight extremely fast isn't healthy, but I'm looking to lose the most weight I can in a healthy manner. What diet plan should I follow to go with this program? I am horrible at planning meals, I'm a vegetarian and seeking meals and food options that are inexpensive.

• ANSWER:
  You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). Keep your fat percentage high. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

  If you starve yourself, your body will freak out and will want to store every ounce in case it doesn't get nourished again. You need to give it adequate nourishment so it doesn't slow your metabolism down to compensate for lowered calories.

  Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

  High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels.

  Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!

QUESTION:
Vegan weight loss plan with menu. Vegan as a lifestyle? Your experiences:)?
I am 5'2 and about 145 pounds. My goal weight is around 115-120. I am in my early 20s. I have been vegetarian for years and recently I have been looking into the vegan diet for weight loss and as a lifestyle. I have created a menu plan for myself for this week. Keep in mind, everything on it is vegan and portion sized. Excuse my funny names for things. The chocolate crackers are vegan raw food.

Monday: (6 different meals slashes indicate new meal) Fruit salad/Nuts and some carrots/Quinoa, rest of carrots/Vegan fruit smoothie/Quinoa, salad/ Coconut yogurt with cereal

Tues:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk with fruit/Carrots and pineapple/2 veggie dogs with jicama/Trail mix/Veggie Turkey, Quinoa, and salad/fruit

Wed:Smoothie, Veggie patties/Chocolate crackers and nuts/Quinoa with kale chips/veggies/Frozen dinner with salad/Coconut yogurt with cereal

Thurs:Fruit salad with fake patties/Carrots and apple/Veg. chicken w/ ketchup, and Cauliflower/Trail mix/Salad with beans rice and veggie meat/fruit

Fri:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk/Trail mix/Boca burger w/ ketchup and fake cheese with jicama/ Fruit with dairy free yogurt/Veggie turkey and veggies/Chocolate crackers

Sat:Fruit salad with fake patties/Vegan smoothie/Salad with veggie meat and fake cheese/Veggie mix/Vegan Indian food/fruit

Sun:Cereal with agave and sugar free soymilk with fruit/Vegan smoothie/Lentil soup and salad/Nuts and veggie or fruit/Leftover vegan Indian food/Coconut yogurt with cereal

Anyway, Thats my diet plan plus 3-4 days of 30 minute cardio and wieght lifting. I am going vegan for a month and evaluating how I feel about it. How does this meal plan look? What are your experiences as a vegan? Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  weight loss:
  http://californiaclinic.us/weight-loss-fast-weight-loss-programs.html
  http://losangelesclinic.us/weight-loss-fast-weight-loss-programs.html
  http://newyorkclinic.us/weight-loss-fast-weight-loss-programs.html
  http://texasclinic.us/weight-loss-fast-weight-loss-programs.html
  http://wallstreetclinic.us/weight-loss-fast-weight-loss-programs.html

QUESTION:
What do u think about vegetarians?
Not the vegetarians that are vegetarians because weight loss or a diet plan, but the ones that do it for the animals and the ones that follow quotes like these:
"to my mind the life of a lamb is no more precious then that of a human being.I would be unwilling to take the life of a lamb for the sake of the human body"-Mahatma Gandhi

"Non-violence leads to the highest ethics,which is the goal of all evolution.Until we stop harming all other living beings we are still savages"-Thomas Alva Edison
Sources:Ive always wanted to know peoples opinions because I myself am a vegetarian

I got the quotes from a you tube video http://youtube.com/watch?v=2UIhtKIxGZI

• ANSWER:
  Certainly alot of great & far thinking people were and are vegetarians including Ghandi.

  The time will come when it will probably be necessary in our human and planetary evolution to give up meat just as we will have to give up fossile fuels. We are literally destroying and starving our planet and fellow humans. About 1/2 of the fresh water on the planet is used for livestock, 70 percent of the grain grown in the US is fed to livestock and 70 percent of Africa's grain is shipped to Europe to feed their live stock. About 30 percent of the surface of the planet is used for grazing and we are quickly burning down precious forrests to make room for more. 69 percent of the inland water in the US is polluted due to massive runoffs of factory farm waste. Livestock accounts for about 18 percent of global warming (more than car exhausts). So, going veg is about the most efficient way of lessoning your carbon foot print on the planet.

  Even the American Cattle Association has officially condoned the nutrional efficiency of a well planned vegetarian diet. That said, the best and most thorough study concerning the effects of animal products versus health is "The China Study". This is a recently publish long term ( 20 years) study which positively links the consumption of animal products to many modern illnesses including cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

  In Eastern teachings, it is cautioned that the anger and fear of an animal about to be slaughtered is absorbed into the system, creating more anger and fear. That is why a meatless and cruelty free diet is practiced by serious spiritual aspirants (ahimsa or harmlessness) as in the case of Ghandi and others, including many Christians. From the physiological point of view, when an animal (including a human) goes into a state of fear, it releases uric acid into it's system which essentially poisens it. Carnivorous animals have much longer intestines for which to process these poisens out. However, they also can have healthy vegetarian diets which promote longevity and health as my 3 dogs and 1 cat do (cats do require taurine, which has been synthesized since the 1930's and is added to all commercial brands anyway).

  Not only will the world be at peace when Christ rules on earth Isaiah 2:1-5, but wild animals and deadly poisonous snakes will be transformed harmless. Isaiah 11:6-9

  "Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission to be of service to them whenever they require it."
  St. Francies of Assisi

  As long as humans massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seeds of murder and pain cannot reap the joy of love. Pythagoras

QUESTION:
Need advice for a jumpstart for weight loss....?
I just went to the dr and was weighed. I am the heaviest i've ever been! and feel like crap. I want to lose weight so i will feel better physically and look a little better too.My dr said I am healthy and look fine, but I am very unhappy with myselt (i am 5'1, 150 lbs). I want to know if this is a good starting plan to jumpstart my weight loss (esp for my super busy schedule). Keep in mind after this initial part I want to eat a predominantly vegetarian diet. Would this be a good way to start losing weight:
each day drink:1 or 2 of the Fuze Slenderize fruit juices,
a
1 to 2 V8 low sodium
lots of water (with lemon juice)
and some fresh fruit like oranges or frozen grapes and
quaker rice cakes for snacks.

let me know, any suggestions would be great. I only want to do this for a short time to lose a few initial pounds and cleanse my body some..

• ANSWER:
  Your doctor says you are fine. Everyone should get in shape with exercise. Find a method exercise that you enjoy and do it every day. Build muscle. Eat what you want when you are actually hungry and stop before you are stuffed full. Try to eat a balanced diet, but don't limit yourself with a bunch or rules and diets. Diets don't work and are unhealthy in the long run. Only do things that are healthy and that you can do forever, for the rest of your life, like cutting fast food forever. 95 percent of dieters gain it all back in one year and 99 percent do in two years. Dieting is associated with weight gain over a long period of time.

  If women like you learned to love their bodies, a billion dollar industry that cashes in on insecurities and making people feel like they are not good enough would collapse. Quite frankly, being a little fat isn't as unhealthy as being thin. Anybody who thinks diets or restricting food types is a good idea is uneducated about the human body. Short cuts do not work. Most of the weight you lose is water weight. For health, eat a balanced diet and exercise for the health and endorphins and forget about an ideal shape. The average age a girl starts dieting is 8. 1/3 women are on a diet at any given time. 4/5 US women are unsatisfied with their appearance. You are beautiful and your body has a set point weight that it wants to be. If you starve yourself, the body will fight back by lowering the metabolism to maintain it's ideal weight. Limit your tv viewing. 1/4 TV commercials send out a message about attractiveness in this brainwashed society that has been seeing images of beautiful skinny women and mocking chubby people. It's worse for women: look at the number of average or uglier guys on tv and in movies versus the number of women. 30 percent of women in a study rated their ideal shape and it turned out to be 20 percent underweight. Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz meet the clinical requirements for anorexia, and so do 25% of playboy centerfolds. If the flippin mannequins became real women, they wouln't be able to menstruate. Women finally get some rights, but we limit ourselves like this and our bodies are reduced to objects we inspect and criticise. Men decide to only value women for their looks and a thin, attractive wife symbolizes social status for them. Girls call each other fat as the greatest insult they can muster. When did fat become worse than cruel, stupid, dishonest, lazy or cowardly. When did "chubby" start to mean the last four of those things?
  We are killing our daughters and wasting our lives trying to meet an ideal that blows. I wish women would get together and fight it instead of letting others control us like this. Unless you are considered obese, or have a BMI of over 25, don't worry about it. Love your body and your confidence will light up the room and give other women permission to love themselves too.

QUESTION:
What would be a good diet plan for me?
I am planning to lose a lot of weight this summer, and I need some eating/diet ideas. I was thinking about just becoming a vegetarian for awhile lol. This is why I am asking tho, what would be the best possible diet for max weight loss in about a 3 month period.
I am 6 feet 2 inches, weigh 255. I am male, 16 years old.

• ANSWER:
  connor, I recently tried a few different weight loss pills I found 1 that really worked well for me I think you can still get a free trail here

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QUESTION:
The most effective diet for losing weight?
I know it seems pretty simple: healthy diet + exercise = weight loss but i really can't get motivated. I'm not lifethreateningly obese i just could lose weight in places and aren't the sort of person that can eat anything with zero visible affects. I finish college this Friday so will have around 4 months worth of summer holiday and i'm looking to lose weight. I do go to the gym but i'm not very consistant and i know i don't push myself enough. I'm a vegetarian too. I don't want to do anything radical and unhealthy i just would like a strict diet plan that won't need too much effort (i can't cook at all).
At the minute i pretty much eat potatoes, lots of pasta, some Quorn foods and salads and chocolate in between meals (know any chocolatey snacks that aren't packed with fat and sugar? I can't go without my daily chocolate fix) - not good.
Any ideas for motivation too? Some days i'm really wanting to go to the gym and quit the rubbish food and then others i just think 'why bother'.

• ANSWER:
  Shih Tzu Lover, actually, all the weight loss program works. It depends on whether you follow all the instructions.

  If you are planning to lose weight through dieting, then I would recommend you to seek dieting as a long term commitment instead of taking such extreme diet that will not provide any long term effect.

  There are many diets that ensure long term weight loss effect. And the foods are not bad, and the nutritions are very balanced.

  Personally, I have tried a diet called Calorie Shifting, that aims to improve my metabolic rate. I have followed a free 7 days diet plan and managed to lose 3lbs during the plan. I find that sticking to a more normal and acceptable diet will yield better effect in the future instead of just few lbs within few days.

  Along with this answer, is the link to the free 7 days diet plan. Hope that this helps.

QUESTION:
Do you think this weight loss plan will work?
I've tried nearly every weight loss plan in the book. Right now I weigh approximately 244 pounds and am looking to lose 90 pounds. (My last doctor, who is now retired, said that at my age [22] and height [5'4"] I should be between 126-160)Recently my husband and I sold our car so that we could buy bikes to both get in shape and save more money since we won't have to pay for gas. So far my plan is as follows: I ride 4.6 miles to my friend's house, workout for an hour, ride 4.6 miles back home. I'm only worried that this will take a long, long time. What I'm wondering from anyone who has any knowledge of dieting properly is:
#1: How long, with a proper diet coupled with this exercise routine, do you think it will take to lose the 90 pounds I want to lose?
#2: What kind of diet should I try? I'm not into vegetarian diets (I've tried...) and I don't like seafood all that much. I just want to know what you would recommend.
#3: Is there any other kind of exercise that you would recommend me to try? Right now the workout routine that my friend and I do is just simple basic things like push ups, squats, crunches, and things like that.
I appreciate any advice on this as I am really striving to lose the weight this time.

• ANSWER:
  No matter how you slice it, diet is a dirty word. It smacks of deprivation and hunger pangs. To overcome the pain, you need a plan.

  So WebMD asked the experts for advice, and put together their quick tips on how to get your weight lossgoing.

  1. Know Your Weight Loss Goals

  2. Understand Your Weight Loss Personality

  3. Double Up: Diet & Exercise

  4. Make a Firm Weight Loss Commitment
  Good Luck and Take care
  Finally, be sure you're committed to losing weight for yourself -- not because someone else is pressuring you to do so.

  Then, take things slowly, keep these tips in mind, and you should be on the road to weight loss in no time.

QUESTION:
I've been a vegetarian for a week now. Any tips/ weight loss help?
Ok, well I have been a vegetarian for a week today, and I really like it. I was wondering if anyone had tips on getting protein and things I would get from meat? Also, I REALLY want to lose as much weight as possible before I start at my new high school in September. So I thought this vegetarian diet would help (But, this is not the reason I want to be a vegetarian.) Currently, I'm 160 (I'm 14) and I'm VERY unhappy with the way I look. I had the plan that, since Ramadan is coming up (on tuesday) that I would exercise all day, and when it came time to eat, I would drink LOTS of water and then if I still had room, I would eat a little. What do you think? Thanks for your help. (And please no comments on 'don't starve yourself, because I will be fasting anyway.)

• ANSWER:
  Being vegetarian will not help you lose weight. You lose weight by using more calories than you consume. You can easily google how much a certain activity burns calories per hour or minute, and then do simple math to find out how much you will have to exercise in order to lose x amount of pounds in x amount of time, without changing eating habits. if your really desperate, i learned a trick from several friends who would cut weight from wrestling. Halve the amount of food you consume, double the amount of exercise you do. Although some foods are unhealthier than others, they alone do not make you fat. In theory, you could eat nothing but chocolate all day, and as long as you burn more calories you will have gained no weight. And be careful about water consumption, your body will retain quite a bit of water, adding more 'weight' but not fat.

QUESTION:
Weight Loss Plan, Please Help?
I am 17 years old, female. Prom is coming up in mid-May and I put on about 10 pounds over the summer that I want to take off plus a little bit more. I am 5’0 and 119 pounds. What I want to lose most, other than all around is my love handles, stomach (#1), butt (sticks out =/), and my arms are a little too fat for my body.

I am planning on going to the gym everyday for about 1.5-2 hours and eating healthy, however, I need a little help with following it and what would be beneficial and what wouldn’t.

I went to the gym today, for the first time for this diet plan/weight losing plan. I did the treadmill for 5ish minutes fast walking (warm-up/cool down) and about 10 minutes running (not SO fast, but running) and then did the sitting bike for 10 minutes/1.5 miles. It was my first day so I didn’t do much.

I am planning on eating healthy so it helps with my weight loss as well and my face.

I plan to eat Special K cereal with 1% milk in the morning (615 AM)
Lunch at school: apple and water? If I should eat more, maybe a sandwich (wheat bread with a slice of cheese since I’m a vegetarian, would that be healthy?) (1030 AM)
100 calorie pack? Or a granola bar would be healthier? (12-2ish, anytime between there)
Dinner: Indian food, but healthy, like soups and veggies.
Snacks during the day: apples, plums, oranges/tangerines/clementines, watermelon.
6 bottles of water per day.
Not eating after 7 PM.

I am planning to go to the school gym right after school from 230-3 and then come home and go to my gym by my house from 345-5?
What machines should I do? And how long about? (How do I keep myself from getting bored=( lol)
Also like on treadmill/elliptical should I do incline/hill, if it makes a difference?

Also I have a bit of acne on my face. Will exercising and eating like that help clear it up?

When will I see results? And is it possible to lose a bit of love handles/stomach/arm fat in about less than 3 months?

Thank you so much and if you have any other experience suggestions/ideas please help. If anything is unhealthy (foods that I listed) or exercises that will not help/help please tell me, thank you =)

If you ever did a diet/exercise plan that worked/is working in about 3 months, please tell.

• ANSWER:
  For the acne, make sure you aren't wearing makeup when you go to work out.

  I did the following stuff and lost about 10 lbs in less than a month. I did my cardio first thing in the morning and my workout in the afternoon.

  Here's a few things you can do to get in shape:

  1. Eat six small, healthy meals per day. Breakfast should be eaten within two hours of waking up. Stop drinking soda.

  2. When you eat, keep serving sizes in mind. A snack with only 100 calories isn't too healthy when you eat three servings at a time.

  3. Keep up the cardio. Remember to switch up intensity and duration. I suggest running, that's my favorite. Don't run every day, though. Alternate with swimming or biking, etc.

  4. Incorporate a good core routine (planks, sit ups, leg raises, and some lower back exercises), pushups, pull ups, squats.

  5. I get a lot of stuff from runnersworld.com, they have running plans and workout videos.

  Do all that and you'll look good.

QUESTION:
im searching a weight loss plan please help?
im lookin everywhere to find my diet plan but i dont like meat which for me it seems like a vegetarian diet is basically wat i need but i dont like milk and cheese too so wat does that mean? IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING EVEN SUCH OBVIOUS STUFF PLS LET ME KNOW thank you
P.S im a heavy drinker of coffee and green tea

• ANSWER:
  Do you see the box near the top of the page?
  The one labelled 'Search for questions: '?
  Well type in 'lose weight'.
  You will find over 518,682 pre-existing questions.
  Try the misspellings 'loose weight' and there are another 119,033
  In all there are over 637,715 Health section questions requesting solutions to being or thinking you might be overweight.
  On average these each yield 6 answers, that is nearly 4 million answers.
  (Without searching for any other variations on the question!)

  I can usefully summarise these answers in 4 words:

  EAT LESS DO MORE. Are you desperate enough to try this???

QUESTION:
Diet plan?
I need a diet plan for a teenage gymnast I coach. She wants to lose about 10 pounds, but I need her energy level to stay up (or preferably increase) during workouts. She shouldn't lose any muscle either. Plus, she's a vegetarian. So, does anyone have high-energy, vegetarian weight loss plans?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Fast diet for a vegetarian?
I have recently put on 35lbs and am really unhappy with myself. i workout everyday mixing cardio and weights but im still not losing weight, does anyone know of a diet/meal plan that is vegetarian and works fast for weight loss? i need a full meal plan of what to eat and whento eat it. i have the list of all the vegetarian diet options but i am obviously doing something wrong since i keep gaining and i have been working at this for 2months now!

• ANSWER:
  It's possible you're not getting the maximum benefit from the exercise you're doing. Are you measuring the level of your heart rate when you work out? You need to be reaching 80% of your max heart rate (220 minus your age) for a sustained period for your exercise to help you burn calories.

  As for a meal plan, clearly, if you're taking in too many calories, it almost doesn't matter how much exercise you do because you won't be creating a calorie deficit.

  Here's some info I hope will help:

  Losing weight is a function of calories in and calories out. There's very little mystery to it. It used to be thought that a pound of body weight (or 2.2kg) was equal to 3500 calories but recent research suggests that's not a hard and fast rule. Consider it a rule of thumb. Do a web search and you'll be able to determine your approximate basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn each day just by being alive and breathing). I'd guess that your BMR is probably in the 1500 calorie range. So, if you consume less than 1500 calories per day, over time, you're likely to lose weight. However, if you were to starve yourself (equivalent to consuming anything less than about 600 calories/day), your metabolism is likely to slow down and the differential between calories consumed and calories burned is likely to narrow significantly.

  You can increase the number of calories you burn with vigorous exercise. Brisk walking, jogging, running, aerobic exercise, bike riding, time on an elliptical trainer, etc. is likely to burn about 10 calories per minute. Using the 3500 calorie benchmark, to burn enough calories to lose 1 pound (2.2kg), you'd need to do about 350 minutes of exercise (or about 6 hours). So about an hour a day of vigorous exercise will help you increase your calories expended to lose about a pound a week (assuming you consume fewer or the same number of calories as your BMR).

  Several things will help to increase your metabolism along with the vigorous exercise - eating many small meals over the course of a day (6 or so) keeps your digestive track engaged so it's working harder to work through the food you're consuming. The more times you eat, the more calories get burned trying to digest the food. Be sure to eat soon after getting up each day so your metabolism gets going.

  Adding weight training to your exercise regimen to help build lean muscle tissue will help to increase your metabolism. Muscle maintenance burns more calories per day than the body uses to maintain the other tissues in your body. Drinking about 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day will help your body flush the "ashes" of what it's burning through your increased exercise.

  Stick to lean proteins (egg whites, turkey or chicken breast, fish, etc.), whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and avoid most fats. Your body needs some fat in order to metabolize and digest the rest of the food you're eating. You can get that amount of fat from the chicken or turkey breast and/or fish. Limited amounts of olive oils, very limited amounts of almonds also can provide the little bit of fat that your body needs. Limit alcoholic beverages and other sugars as they have little to no nutritional value and will increase your calorie count significantly.

  Attempt to limit calorie intake to about 1200 per day while doing your at least 1 hour of vigorous exercise. Assuming you don't overconsume on relatively higher calorie foods, you can have virtually unlimited fruits and vegetables - they're so low in calories and high in bulk, it's likely you won't be hungry. Try to avoid processed foods.

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
I need weight loss tips for a 15 year old, please?
Alright, so I'm 5 foot 7 1/2 inches tall, I'm 15 years old, and I weight 115. Frankly, I'm not that angry about my weight, I'm okay with how much I weigh (however, yes, it going down would be nice). What I want to do is lose fat! Specifically hip, arm, and belly fat. I'm not super fat, but I definitely don't feel comfortable in a swimsuit or even in semi-tight clothing! I feel like you can see my fat hips through them. Whenever I turn around to look in the mirror at home, I feel disgusted by them.

Does anyone have any good weight loss tips and maybe even a 7-day diet thing? Or just a regular everyday diet would be good, too! Frankly, the quicker, the better. I want to feel good about myself by the time school starts. I tried not eating, but it's really hard because I crave food! Also, I am a vegetarian, so no meal plans with meat, please!

I know a lot of you will be like, "you're 15 you shouldn't worry about your weight. Go back to playing with your dolls." or maybe "just eat healthier and exercise more". First, I don't care what you say, no offense, but I'd rather feel good about myself than become self-conscious and develop more serious problems such as an eating disorder or self-harming. See, I want to be healthier about it! Secondly, that's not helpful at all. HOW do I exercise more? WHAT exercises? WHAT should I eat? Give me more, please!

Thanks in advance.
Throwing this out there - I don't care about losing weight. (: I know that I'm not heavy, but I have FAT! That's the thing I'd like to lose. I want to shed numbers on a tape measurer, not on the scale.

• ANSWER:
  I`m going to start by saying you don`t sound fat at all! But, I know where you`re coming from. I lost a lot of weight when I was about 4 years younger than you (I was 11 years old, and before I lost weight I was about 5 foot 2, and weighed 125 pounds.)

  So, first off, eat lots of different vegetables, in many different colors. Try to cut back on breads/pasta, and instead eat rice. Make sure you get protein, as I'm sure you must've heard a million times before. But, peanut butter isn't a good source to rely on, because it has a lot of calories, salt, and sugar! Almond butter is much better for you, as well as tofu, quinoa, tempeh, and just plain nuts (beware of the nuts though, as they are an excellent source of protein, but with a lot of calories.) Also, don't forget your calcium! Whether that's through milk, soy milk, broccoli, rice milk, figs, and leafy green vegetables.

  Exercise! You should find a few good aerobic exercises that you enjoy doing, whether that's swimming, biking, runningjogging, 'active video games' like wii fit or dancedance revolution, rock climbing, jumping jacks, dancing, gardening, cleaning, playing sports, yoga, skipping, walking, gymnastics, hiking, and so on. There are so many different kinds of aerobic activity that it's actually really hard to find an excuse not to do it.

  You should also be keeping your muscles in shape. You'll be stronger and feel healthier, as well as have a more toned appearance! Whether you lift weights, or just do simple push-ups, squats and crunches. Just try not to work the same muscles over and over again. Also, after you work your muscles, give them a day to repair before you work them again. You can still do your aerobic activity, but if you work your muscles, it should be a different muscle group. If you don't know of many different muscle-building exercises, try Google. There are hundreds out there, and you'll be able to find clear instructions on how to do them on the internet. You could also check out your local library for workout tapes.

  Don't forget, if you go through a slump or even just miss a few days of activity, don't just give up! Continue on, for your appearance, for your health, or even just so you can say "I did it!"

  Good luck

QUESTION:
Weight-loss help for a vegetarian?
I'm 21 years old, 5'3", and 167lbs. I've been a vegetarian for nearly 4 years now, and I've been fat my whole life. I've had several ups and downs in weight the past few years due to disordered eating (once from 180 to 140), but this time I want to do it right.

I'd like to lose at least 30lbs, but my willpower at times like these suck to no end. I need help with some sort of diet/exercise plan that isn't too harsh...if I'm not full I'll just start snacking. And any good exercise tips for home. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Susan: Thank you, and I did post a similar question in the Veggie section only a little after I posted this one. I am trying to go vegan, but the cheese is killing me!

• ANSWER:
  Your focus should be on protein and fiber to give you energy and keep you feeling full. So, add lots of nuts and legumes to your fruit and veggie routine. Almonds are a great because they are less fatty than some other nuts.
  As for home exercise, I bought a DVD set called Yoga Booty Ballet for about . It comes with several different workouts. Because it is a balance of yoga, toning, ballet, and stretching, it keeps me interested. I feel so good after I do it that I am actually motivated to do it again the next day, which is saying something! I've had problems with motivation and willpower in the past!
  Good luck!

QUESTION:
Do you think my weight loss plan will work?
I wanna lose about 25 lbs. I'm 140 lbs and 5'2" and my goal is to be at 110 - 117 by the holidays (so I can gain it all back hahahaha XD)

I've done the diet before. It's called "the rotation diet". You eat 600 calories for 3 days, 900 for 4 days, 1200 for a week, take a week off restrictions, and the repeat as many times as you want until you lose weight. I did it sometime last year, and lost about 6 lbs in 2 weeks, tops. And the weight stayed off. I ate small meals, but of healthy foods. And those amounts of calories and did maybe a half hour of DDR with it. I lose weight, and when I got off the diet, the weight stayed off. It worked fast, too. It was thought up by a doctor so.....I only plan on doing it twice (600, 900, 1200, week off, and then repeat once) and doing 45 minutes of activity, including strength training, which I didn't do last time. And then after I lose some weight from that, I'll pick up my caloric intake to around 1500 daily.

Is this ok?

http://www.chasefreedom.com/rotationdiet.html There is a link to the actual diet plan

I know it's unhealthy, but I don't wanna hear about that please. I just wanna know if I'd lose. As I said, I've done it before.........

here is my normal workout:

After school/before dinner I have two options that I do:

1. This may sound silly, but my sibling and I like to pretend we're performing on stage like a band or something, and we just sing along to songs, but I do alot of running, jumping and dancing. It;s usually about an hour to an hour and 20 mins we do that, and I don't jump and stuff the whole time, I gotta catch my breath a little and all.......so it's probably around 30 - 45 minutes of that.....(it's fun so I'm more likely to do it and not get too bored or anything)

2. 45 minutes of cardio..........i usually do some on my bike and treadmill, mixing it up daily.......i may also start doing intense DDR on some days too. since I can't increase how long I do it, after two weeks of my normal speed on my, let's say my bike for an example, (30 - 36m) i'll increase my speed a little bit.

I'll do that Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

And then on Tues, Thurs and Sat:

I'll do my "concert" routine after school, and after dinner I'll do 30 minutes of strength training with things like:

Squats (i'll be doing different types, increasing reps every week)
Walking lunges (50 on each leg, increasing by 15 each week)
Pilates (I'll be doing different pilate routines for abs)
Push-ups (various types, also increasing reps)
Planks (various moves)

Etc etc

And also in the evenings, after dinner, almost every day, my sibling and I RP (roleplay) in our bedroom, and there's alot of walking and running (mostly walking) and eventually we're gonna be fighting enemies and stuff so I'll be kicking and punching and jumping and running alot.
OH and i'm a vegetarian

***My sister is telling me that the "concert" won't burn fat OR barely any calories at all
I do alot of jumping and running around and stuff when I do it. Doesn't that count for something? Will the concert do anything worth my time??***

• ANSWER:
  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.
  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.

QUESTION:
How is my weight loss plan?
I'm 14 years old, 5'3 and 141 lbs.

Diet: I usually eat four meals a day (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner) that add up to around 1300-1500 calories. (I'm a vegetarian so I eat a lot of soup, stir fried vegetables, and tofu. I try not to eat a lot of carbs, but pasta is my weakness.) Also, I drink about 8-10 cups of water a day (I don't know if this makes a difference, but I used to drink way less water).

Exercise: At least five days a week, I do 40 minutes cardio on my elliptical machine, 100 jumping jacks, 100 crunches, 25 reverse crunches, 50 bicycles, 25 lunges, 25 squats, and I do some light weight lifting. I stretch a lot throughout the day too.

I've been doing this for two weeks but I've only lost 1 lb. I want to lose 6 more pounds which will put me in the healthy weight range.

Any comments/suggestions?

• ANSWER:
  Go for a 30-45 minute walk every day!! It helps! Also, make sure you eat healthy foods. To lose weight you need to burn more calories than how many you consumed in that day....so you MIGHT be consuming too many calories. Also, cut down on the pasta if that will help! I think you're plan is good! I've lost 7 pounds in one month...GOOD LUCK! Hope you get to your goal

QUESTION:
Weight Loss For A 16 Year Old Girl?
Ok, I wanna use the rest of this year to really lose weight and get in shape. I'm gonna be eating fruits, vegetables, whole wheats, low fat dairies and lean protein sources (I'm a vegetarian for my own reasons, not weight loss reasons. I don't eat fish or eggs, nor do I eat beans, chick peas or lentils cause I don't like them ) so I eat tofu and Morning star vegetarian food and nuts and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on my fruit, and I drink at least 3 liters of water and green tea. I'm totally cutting out soda and sugar and I'm going to watch my calories and make sure I eat no less than 1200 a day

For exercise, here's my plan:

1. This may sound silly, but my sibling and I like to pretend we're performing on stage like a band or something, and we just sing along to songs, but I do alot of running, jumping and dancing. It;s usually about an hour to an hour and 20 mins we do that, and I don't jump and stuff the whole time, I gotta catch my breath a little and all.......so it's probably around 30 - 45 minutes of that.....(it's fun so I'm more likely to do it and not get too bored or anything) ----- I do that about 5 times a week

And I'll be doing 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week, too. I plan on doing 10 minutes on my treadmill for two weeks, and then work up to 15, and then after two more weeks I'll do 20, and so on and so forth until I can do 30 minutes straight on the treadmill. My other 25 minutes of cardio will be on my exercise bike or stair walking. I'd sprint up the stairs and walk back down, sprint up, walk down...... and then I'll do one day of strength with things like planks, pilates, crunches, lunges, squats, etc etc.

I'll do different types and add some more reps after a while.

I wanna lose 30 pounds and gain some muscle tone and get in pretty good shape by the end of this year. This is a lifestyle change, not just a diet plan either.

I also will be giving myself a light cheat meal once a week. Probably a skinny cow ice cream or something like that.

I'm 5'2" and 140 pounds. I wanna be 110 - 117 by the New Year.

Sound good/possible?

Enough exercise for weight loss?

• ANSWER:
  Congratulations, this is the most sensible weight loss plan I've heard in a long time. When reading labels, try to avoid high fructose corn syrup. keep your loss to 2 lbs a week. And good luck.

QUESTION:
16 year-old girl weight loss?
Ok, I wanna use the rest of this year to really lose weight and get in shape. I'm gonna be eating fruits, vegetables, whole wheats, low fat dairies and lean protein sources (I'm a vegetarian for my own reasons, not weight loss reasons. I don't eat fish or eggs, nor do I eat beans, chick peas or lentils cause I don't like them ) so I eat tofu and Morning star vegetarian food and nuts and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on my fruit, and I drink at least 3 liters of water and green tea. I'm totally cutting out soda and sugar and I'm going to watch my calories and make sure I eat no less than 1200 a day

For exercise, here's my plan:

1. This may sound silly, but my sibling and I like to pretend we're performing on stage like a band or something, and we just sing along to songs, but I do alot of running, jumping and dancing. It;s usually about an hour to an hour and 20 mins we do that, and I don't jump and stuff the whole time, I gotta catch my breath a little and all.......so it's probably around 30 - 45 minutes of that.....(it's fun so I'm more likely to do it and not get too bored or anything) ----- I do that about 5 times a week

And I'll be doing 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week, too. I plan on doing 10 minutes on my treadmill for two weeks, and then work up to 15, and then after two more weeks I'll do 20, and so on and so forth until I can do 30 minutes straight on the treadmill. My other 25 minutes of cardio will be on my exercise bike or stair walking. I'd sprint up the stairs and walk back down, sprint up, walk down...... and then I'll do one day of strength with things like planks, pilates, crunches, lunges, squats, etc etc.

I'll do different types and add some more reps after a while.

I wanna lose 30 pounds and gain some muscle tone and get in pretty good shape by the end of this year. This is a lifestyle change, not just a diet plan either.

I also will be giving myself a light cheat meal once a week. Probably a skinny cow ice cream or something like that.

I'm 5'2" and 140 pounds. I wanna be 110 - 117 by the New Year.

Sound good/possible?

Enough exercise for weight loss?

• ANSWER:
  That sounds good and very realistic. Nice idea about giving yourself a cheat meal. If you give things like treats ups all together your going to crave them more often and in larger quantities.

  By cutting out sugar and soft drinks you'll lose a lot of empty calories. Green tea is proven to increase the speed of your metabolism and by drinking your water your not only regulating the digestion of your food but also loosing calories because it takes energy to metabolize the liquid.

  The main thing to remember here is that in order to loose weight you need to have a higher level of calories out than you put in. I used a calorie expenditure calculator to find out how many calories you need in a day. With a weight of 140, a height of 5'2 and your age being 16 you need 1650 calories just for your organs to function properly. By adding exercise you need to add even more calories. If you do 30 minutes of cardio your going to loose anywhere from 200-400 calories depending on the effort.

  The planks and other core strengthening exerices will help you be toned and increase the amount of muscle you have on your body. The more muscle you have the harder your metabolism works, thus making it more efficient and faster.

  Overall good plan, a couple pointers though, don't restrict your calorie intake too fast. If your used to consuming 3000 calories in a day don't jump down to 1000, slowly decrease by maybe 200-300 calories. 3500 calories is equal to a pound. So by even just not drinking an extra glass of milk a day, you'll lose around 10 pounds in a month. Also, enjoy your food. If your hating what your eating you'll get moody and quit your new plan.

  Good luck! Hope it works out for you

QUESTION:
Incredibly over weight 16 year-old girl weight loss help?
Ok, I wanna use the rest of this year to really lose weight and get in shape. I'm gonna be eating fruits, vegetables, whole wheats, low fat dairies and lean protein sources (I'm a vegetarian for my own reasons, not weight loss reasons. I don't eat fish or eggs, nor do I eat beans, chick peas or lentils cause I don't like them ) so I eat tofu and Morning star vegetarian food and nuts and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on my fruit, and I drink at least 3 liters of water and green tea. I'm totally cutting out soda and sugar and I'm going to watch my calories and make sure I eat no less than 1200 a day

I wanna lose 30 pounds and gain some muscle tone and get in pretty good shape by the end of this year. This is a lifestyle change, not just a diet plan either.

I also will be giving myself a light cheat meal once a week. Probably a skinny cow ice cream or something like that.

I'm 5'2" and 140 pounds. I wanna be 110 - 117 by the New Year.

For exercise, here's my plan:

1. This may sound silly, but my sibling and I like to pretend we're performing on stage like a band or something, and we just sing along to songs, but I do alot of running, jumping and dancing. It;s usually about an hour to an hour and 20 mins we do that, and I don't jump and stuff the whole time, I gotta catch my breath a little and all.......so it's probably around 30 - 45 minutes of that.....(it's fun so I'm more likely to do it and not get too bored or anything) ----- I do that about 5 times a week

And then after dinner I do my Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD, and 10 minutes on my treadmill and sometimes 10 minutes of stair walking, sprinting up the stairs, and walking back down. I do this if I have enough time to, and I'm gonna try to do the treadmill every night, and after two weeks, add another 5 minutes to it, and then after two weeks, another 5, etc etc, until I can get up to 30 mins straight on it.

I also do chores, some dancing, and I wrestle with my sister sometimes, too.

Breakfast: Usually a whole wheat bagel with one tbs of peanut butter and some fruit

Snack: A piece of fruit, a carrot, or a handful of almonds (1/2 serving - 12 almonds, 75 calories)

Lunch: Either a fruit salad with another 1/2 serving of almonds or a sauteed vegetables (cooked in water) with a little bit of seasonings, top with 1/2 serving of low fat mozzarella cheese (40 calories) with some Morning Star chicken strips on the side (150 calories and 23 grams of protein per strip)

Snack 2: More fruit or vegetables

Dinner: A large salad with lettuce, onion, frozen mixed veggies, 1/2 serving of low fat mozzarella cheese and Morning Star chicken strips with some fruit and/or nuts with it

I also drink 2 - 3 liters of water everyday, and green tea!

Does this all sound good?
I can't go outside and run, my parents won't let me, and I have very limited time what with school and all (I'm a bit behind, due to personal reasons, and I'm home schooled!)

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
10-day water fast + Jillian Michaels "Master Your Metabolism" Diet..will I lose weight?
I'm 17yrs old. F. 5'5". about 150lbs. Previously suffered from an eating disorder several months ago and have gained all the weight back during recovery and now am committing to becoming strong and healthy. I'm going to start with a 10day water/tea ONLY fast and I was wondering how much weight I would lose? and should i exercise during a fast? Then, after the 10days is up, I'm going to be following Jillian Michael's "Master Your Metabolism" meal plans to eat the right foods for my body and get my hormones back on track and working properly, which, in turn, promotes healthy and "fast" weight loss because the body isn't under any stressful conditions and being starved. So, just wondering, how much weight can I lose on a 10day water fast, and basically only eat fruit, veggies, little dairy, and whole grains (I'm vegetarian=no meat)??? After the fast I will start to exercise at LEAST 30min a day.
I NEED HELP/ADVICE!!!
Thanx!!!

• ANSWER:
  Dear Rhi. The other posters may have some good points, but I'm not sure that they are informed medical doctors. I have done a lot of research on the topic, and a few water fasts, and yes, I am a doctor. You should read Dr. Mark Fuhrman's "Fasting and Eating for Health" and then, "Eat to Live". You can find them cheap on amazon, or half.com. He is vegetarian, so it suits your long-term goals even more. Fasts of 5 to 30+ days duration are different than starvation, because your body goes into ketosis after about 48 hours after food is withheld where it derives energy from ketones instead of glucose. You will use up some muscle stores initially, but they will drop to about 0.2 kg per day (negligible) when your body enters "protein sparing" mode where you begin to work from your fat stores and your body basically "digests" adipose tissue and other junk (hence the theory of detoxification and fasting). If you were to continue fasting beyond these extra reserves (and Americans have PLENTY...) you would begin to lost muscle mass and become unhealthy. A 10-30 day fast is fine, and having suffered from eating disorders myself, it can do wonders in "resetting" your mindset and giving you a fresh start, especially if you have been eating poorly or binge eating. You will lose about 1-2 lbs initially during the first week, and then weight drops to about 1/2 lb from that point on. Some will be initially water loss, so don't get too excited at first. It will be hard to exercise on no food-just do some walking or yoga or pilates. I am a marathon runner, and I have been too fatigued to run, but walking works well. Your metabolism will be SLOW after the fast, which is kind of good in a way, because it forces you to eat healthy and stay on track. Good luck!

QUESTION:
My friends amazing weight loss (80lbs in 4 months) is her plan viable?
My friend recently lost a lot of weight like about 80lbs in like 16 weeks losing about 5lbs a week. She is 31 and 5 foot 5 inches tall and started at 220lbs and went down to 140lbs she hope to lose another 5lbs and then just focus on maintenance and toning. I have seen her in her under ware and apart from a couple of tiny stretch marks on her tummy she looks great no loose skin etc.
When I asked her how she did it she sent me this (Cut and paste from her email to me):
My weight loss plan was real simple. I'm a vegetarian but before I ate a lot of ready meals and was always hungry so snacked on sweets and pastries, cheese and fizzy drinks to keep going etc. I changed my diet so that I ate all home cooked food, all fresh veggies, fruit, home baked wholemeal bead, brown rice, lentils, yogurt etc I had lot's of salads and indian dahls etc and supplemented my diet with a good quality multivitamin and the odd protein shake to help with muscle repair. I drank lot's of water and green tea. My total calories averaged about 1800 a day. I had trouble eating it all sometimes as it seemed so much!
As for working out I did about an hour to an hour and a half of cardio everyday 6 days a week (which is a lot considering I was total couch potato before, but I love it now) mixing it up to keep my body guessing so one day I'd do interval training and the next day I'd do a long moderate intensity walk on the treadmill at an incline. When I got fitter I did spinning classes, which were tough but made a big diffrence. I also did resistance training with free weights three times a week about 30 minutes each time. I made sure I got lot's of sleep and had a rest day every week. I tend to put on muscle quickly so I think that really helped me to drop the weight fast so resistance training is not optional.
I used the Sauna at the gym a couple of times a weel as well, which I think helped and had a course of 3 full body wraps to help inch loss and skin tighening as well as using body brushing and self massage with oils every day to keep my skin nice.
Simple but tough, consistancy was the key!

---End of her email ----

Now I need to lose weight as well but it just seems unrealistic to me that she lost 80lbs in four months doing just the above and she has no lose sagging skin, even her boobs look nice. What do you think is this really possible? Do you think she is lying or was she just very lucky to have lost so much weight so quick?

• ANSWER:
  It's possible. When you are that heavy - the weight tends to drop off quite quickly at the beginning.

  You can do it if you really put the effort in. The exercise is the most important. If you just diet then you probably will get stretchmarks and sagging skin. You need to try and keep everything tight.

  Good luck

QUESTION:
need a new weight loss plan ?
does anyone know a good diet plan for a vegetarian?
ivre tried eating like salads and stuff like that
but i keep getting into junk food too
i eat all the veggie products too (bocca, morning star farms ect)

ive been vegetarian for over 5 years now...
but i need to lose weight fast!!
at the least 20 pounds!

thank you all <3

• ANSWER:
  I would suggest you try some natural herbals. here is where you could find some.

QUESTION:
I'm 17 and need to lose weight desperately..plz share ur weight loss journey wid me?
my height is 5.5 and i weigh 163lbs i.e. 74kgs...i feel huge.
Next year i'll be going to college and i dont want to be known as a BIG girl there...
i've like 4 months and want to lose 10-15kgs(as its healthy)
NO PILLS OR MARKET PRODUCTS...I'M NOT BUYING ANYTHING.
i do zumba for like half an hour daily but i've not seen any results...so whatever you know that can help me best..plz tell me
n dont tell me to join a gym coz i've done that and gained 2 kgs.
Just anything that i can do at home along with diet plan(vegetarian) to reach my goal would be helpful.
thanku so much

• ANSWER:
  hi dear
  just follow these simple tips to shed extra pounds from your weight
  - take balanced diet
  - take 5 meals in the day
  - add fruits and vegetables in your meals
  - zip your lips for fried and fast foods
  - avoid colas and sweets
  - drink more water and fresh juice
  - do regular workout, yoga or brisk walk
  - think positive and keep smiling
  good luck

  )

QUESTION:
Weight loss in a safe and timely manner...?
My name is Mya, I am 19 years old 5’6 and weigh 244lbs . I am in serious need of help with losing weight. I don’t mind working out but when I go to the gym after 20 min. I have to leave- not because I can’t take the burn; but because the pressure from my weight on my legs is so heavy I can’t take it.
I am not going to lie and say I have tried everything, I haven’t in fact I am sure there is a lot I haven’t tried, but I have 3 months to lose at least 65lbs so if you have any suggestions please, please help me. I have a hard time with what I eat. I know it’s a major contributor to my weight gain, or inability to lose weight. I don’t eat eggs, noodles, rice, anything from the water, any tofu or vegetarian stuff, any other meats besides ground beef, and certainly not some veggies. I sometimes get the naked drinks and carrots or apple packs- and I constantly drink water… but other than that my diet is pretty unhealthy! Is there anything out there for me?
I have a serious line of heart attacks in my family for the women. Every woman in my family has had heart attacks but my mom, me and my sisters. I do have blood pressure issues and am currently taking blood pressure med. I am not looking for diet pills or an easy way of losing weight. If you have an easy way, that won’t just take weight away and I gain it back later… Please share!!! I don’t have any money for fancy diet plans so I can’t do Jenny Craig or nutisystem. I need an at home, day-to-day plan.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and offer any help. I really need it and even more so, I appreciate it!

• ANSWER:
  Eating celery, fish and salad will help a lot when wanting to lose weight. They are not magical foods that make you lose weight, but by eating those you will not eat stuff that does make you gain weight.
  Same as drinking water instead of drinking beer,., wine, carbonated drinks.

QUESTION:
What should a vegetarian use instead of beef?
i m on a weight loss program with a diet plan, i m a vegetarian and looking for adequate substitute for 10-20 ounces of beef

• ANSWER:
  There are tons of options.

  Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
  Boca burgers (I think they're nasty, though.)
  Tofu
  Tempeh
  Veggie burgers

QUESTION:
Weight loss plan.. help me please?
I am 5'3 , 14years old, and 155 lbs.
ive been a vegan since january. I used to be a vegetarian.
Bottom line is i need to lose weight.. I want to be between 115 and 122lbs in time for summer..
but mostly before high school.
Is there any vegan plan or diet or exercise program that could help me do this?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Is this a good workout plan for me?And what's a good diet plan?
I'm a 14 year old girl and I'm 5'5 and 132 lbs. I want to lose weight durning the summer so I'm going to start a workout routine.
Sunday: rest day, or just go swimming
Monday: this exercise DVD(50 minutes and I burn about 400 calories) and run a mile( I'm going to work myself up to 2 miles a day)
Tuesday: another workout DVD( 1 hour and I burn about 500 calories) and id go for a 45 minute bike ride
Wednesday: run a mile and a half, swim for an hour, and do a 25 minute workout DVD( burns about 200 calories)
Thursday: 45 minute bike ride, run a mile, and I might swim
Friday: the second workout DVD( burn about 500 calories) and then running a mile and a half
Saturday: the first workout DVD( burns about 400 calories), swim, and then run
Is that a good workout plan? How long will it take o see results? And what's a good diet plan for a vegetarian? Also any tips on weight loss, exercise and sticking to a diet plan?

• ANSWER:
  Sounds good, you have a lot of cardio on there though, you might get tired throughout the week! If you do feel extremely tired, don't feel bad about taking a rest day!

  And remember! The ONLY way to lose weight is burning more calories than you consume (not to say you need to burn 2000+ calories as your body burns 1500+ a day on digestion and upkeep). Abs are made in the kitchen!

  Since you're a vegetarian, just make sure you are getting enough protein to help your muscles recover effectively!

QUESTION:
I need serious help with weight loss...i have a high insulin level???
OK. I am 13 and i weigh 151 pounds. and i am 5'3/5'4. I am over weight. i excercise a ton. i run about a mile every day. and i swim laps for 2 hours everyday.I dont drink soda at all. i always drink water. i do not eat a bunch of crap. but i am a vegetarian. i eat alot of fruits and veggies. and if i ever eat crap, it is like only a small portion of like non-fat, low-fat, or baked (chips). i have 3 brothers and it is very hard because they are all trying to GAIN weight, which i am NOT.I am very healthy. But i have 1 health problem. i have a high insulin level (not diabetes) but i take metformin for it.it is supposed to help we lose weight along with very veryyy healthy dieting and alot of excercise. can you make like a diet/excercise plan for me. i really want to lose alot of weight for the school year/during the school year. because i am going to be in 7th grade, and i dont want to keep getting bigger. i would realllllly like your help. i am thinking maybe 50 punds,over time.THANKS.<3

• ANSWER:
  Ask your doctor, not these fools here.

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• ANSWER:
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  Stop wasting your time with this Anne Collins stuff.

QUESTION:
What is the best fitness/diet plan for obese women?
I'm looking for some advice on the best weight loss exercise plan for obese women.I'm a little over 300 pounds and I'm 5'5'' and only 21 I'm looking for a weight loss plan for a beginner to start with.I already know about sparkpeople.com So please any other sites with information or any diet programs that are cheap or free for beginners.

• ANSWER:
  Start slow. Doing too much at once decreases your chances of sticking to a workout plan. Try walking for 10-15 minutes at a brisk pace (you can adjust this if it is too much or too little). As this gets easier for you, increase your time by a few minutes. You want to do this most days of the week (at least 5), although it may be best to start with 3 days/week and work up from there. Set goals for yourself. For example, in one month be able to walk for 30 minutes, 4 days/week. In 2 months be able to walk for 45 minutes. As you are able to increase the time that you workout for, you will be able to burn more calories, which will help you to burn fat faster. Since you are overweight, you don't want to do too much too quickly because this could lead to sore knees, which would discourage you from working out. Another great option, that is easy on the knees is riding a bike. Good luck! Stay positive and stick to a routine and you will get the results you want.

QUESTION:
Best weight loss plan for me?
a free one as in diet, ect.
im 5'2'', f, 14(15 in march), and weigh 148(overweight i know)

i don't know how to maintain a gd weight, like a last week ago i was 139 & a few days ago 145. I tend to wobble back in forth between 130&150.
How do i stop this? I didnt seein women diet or anything so i havent any clue on what i really need to do.

• ANSWER:
  You can lose a lot of weight just by changing the way that you eat. One of the easiest ways to lose weight is to eat less food but more often. The way I do this is to divide my daily calorie maximum by six. Here’s an example.

  Let’s say that I want to lose weight by eating only 1200 calories per day. Instead of eating 3 meals a day of 400 calories each, I’m going to do it differently.

  Instead, I’m going to eat 6 meals a day of 200 calories each...read more here on how you shd eat to lose weight:

  http://rapidweightloss.nmaskuri.com/2008/07/23/how-should-i-eat-if-im-trying-to-lose-a-lot-of-weight/

QUESTION:
Is this a good weight loss plan?
Diet-
8 cups of water a day
3 meals and 1-2 snacks a day
lots of fruits and veggies
whole grain and whole wheat foods
plenty of beans, nuts, eggs, and lentils
not too much of dairy products (instead eat soy products)
1 day a week free

Exercise-
Every other day
strength-
pushups- 3 sets of 5-10 reps
situps- 3 sets of 10-20 reps
cardio-
biking, swimming, walking, jogging, etc.
20-60 minutes
stretch before and after each workout- 5-10 minutes

I also plan to use the diet pill curvatrim that is good for women losing weight. I hope to lose 30-40 pounds in about 3 months (by Christmas)
Do you think I can do it? Can you give me any advice on what else I can do, what I should change, and tips to help me lose weight faster, easier, or more efficiently?

Thank you.....

• ANSWER:
  You might lose weight with soy now, but it will come back and bite you in the butt with health problems and probably weight gain, later. It will screw up your endocrine system, too. ONLY use naturally fermented soy, like organic soy sauce.

  To lose weight the fastest with exercise:
  rebound on trampoline or safe rebounder every day to detox you of toxins that cling to extra water weight - helps get rid of weight, toxins and cellulite, and tones EVERYTHING. More effective than running, and better on your joints.

  Body wraps can help shift fat but you HAVE to be diligent to drink water and avoid fat, caffeine and sugar or the fat just re-deposits. Benefits: shifts toxins out, compresses tissue so it is firmer and smaller than before, now that the toxins and their buffering excess water weight have been transferred out. The cells actually "stick back together" closer than before.

  Beware of too much cardio, it teaches your body to use and store fat effectively unless you diet brutally.

  Use a program like Jorge Cruise's 12-second sequence or Rob Poulos Fat Burning Furnace or Shapely Secrets intensive isometrics to really, really push your muscles. This will pump up your fat burning more than cardio, and it will pump it up all the time. If you do sit ups, please, please be kind to your neck. Do comprehensive workouts so you don't get out of balance.

  Your water plan and multiple meal plan usually works great for people at this stage of dieting, and your free day is highly recommended by many experts. To lose weight at a consistent pace, you'll want to keep your calorie intake in check at each meal, while at the same time making sure you get plenty of calories each day to build muscle. Digestive enzymes will help prevent undigested material from pooching out your belly (soy inhibits digestion, and can slowly lead to a pooch. So do most whole grain products that are available today, because of the way they are prepared. Stick with sprouted whole grain breads to minimize this problem). Take high quality probiotics.

  Do a metabolic typing test. Some people lose weight much, much easier when they eat according to their type. You can eat all the lean chicken you want, but if you need fatty lamb to balance your metabolism, you aren't going to lose weight very easily eating lean chicken, and you'll feel crappier than you need to, to boot. There are tests online, look for Dr. Wolcott's, he's one of the foremost guys in the field. Dr. Mercola is another resource that is available easily online. Or try your library or Amazon to get books to help you do this. Look for Wolcott's book on Metabolic Typing, Mercola's Total Health books, Rudolf Wiley's Biobalance I and II.

QUESTION:
effectiveness of these weight loss / energy pills?
looking for people who have either taken these or are within the medical field.

i'm currently on synthroid and my thyroid levels have evened out with little improvement on my symptoms. i went to gnc yesterday to get hair/skin/nails vitamins (the synthroid was claimed to be damaging to the aforementioned and i've definitely recognized a real decline in all three) and decided to ask about force factor. i heard while it's advertised as a muscle builder, it doesn't actually build muscle but rather burns fat. their workers claimed they never heard of it to do such and brought me this: http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3959234#pr-header-3959234 'oxyelite pro'. they mentioned other coworkers had extreme weight loss and energy results with it personally and from people who'd tried the free samples (which they didn't have anymore). the person helping me mentioned that she took these: http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4190908#pr-header-4190908 "woman's ultra mega active" and said the weight loss and energy weren't as intense, but still occurred and it was a healthier mix. the only person who really posted that they had weight loss on these claimed they're (according to reviews) taking these, another diet pill, and going to the gym 5x weekly so i wonder what these would do without that. although i do go to a gym at least weekly and don't eat all too horribly but am not currently on a strict diet. i went with the latter for now and took all 7 pills in the pack this morning (which is a really annoying process as opposed to just one a day in the "oxyelite". while my stomach recently (past 6 months, since being on synthroid) has become weaker and acid reflux symptoms aren't uncommon for myself, i haven't encountered any of the stomach issues other's mentioned in the reviews yet, but i don't have any fantastic amount of energy, either. neither of the two claim there's adverse affects with thyroid conditions nor did my endocrinologist mention i couldn't take something prior when i asked during my last appointment. i'm wondering if anyone's taken either of the two or has advise on the situation. i am looking for energy and weight loss. i'm also prone to anxiety problems but surprisingly have never experienced any from caffeine or diet pills before. uninterested in obvious answers such as diet and exercise, i'm aware of the concept. more so medical or personal advice on first hand results or what might work best for me personally with the listed information. i plan on continuing these for at least a week or two before making a decision as gnc claimed even if the product was depleted completely, it's still refundable if it doesn't work.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Will I have leftover skin?
I am a 20 year old female, about 6 feet tall and I weigh around 215. This sounds like a whole lot, but I only wear a size 14, work out almost every day, have great muscle tone and and I have giant boobs which probably contribute a lot to my weight LOL. I wouldn't consider myself obese or even fat- I am definitely overweight, but I still like my shape and nobody I know considers me fat- I am in proportion for my height!

My freshman year of college I got down from about 210 to 160 in six months due to a carb free diet and working out a lot. My body never looked better- I wore a size 8, and I could wear a two piece bathing suit proudly and show off my flat tummy! My boobs even shrank a bit, which being an E cup, was very nice to have that load off my back!

Now that I am on the heavier side again, I plan on getting back down to about 160 before I graduate college, so about 55 lbs of weight loss in around 9 months. I have been watching a lot of weight loss shows and seeing women with this saggy skin leftover from weight loss. The first time I lost weight, I did not have any of that problem. My stretch marks basically disappeared and I felt fine. I am just wondering if I should expect that when I lose weight this time? I plan on trying to lose 8-10 lbs a month, so I figure that isn't too fast to the point where it will be saggy like someone who has lost 100lbs with lap band surgery. Plus, I am young so I figure my skin still has a lot of its elasticity. Help me

• ANSWER:
  There's a chance you'll have some stretch marks, but you're definitely still young enough that you skin should have good elasticity. Keep well moisturized and even consider trying 'firming' moisturizers, as they contain collegen (which isn't proven effective, but some people swear by it).

  Good luck with the weight loss

QUESTION:
Whats a good diet/ weight loss plan for women with polycystic ovaries?
I exercise nearly every day when i am not in too much pain, i walk to and from school too. I also eat healthily. Any other tips or suggestions?

• ANSWER:
  The products on this site have proven women well, especially with internal problems as they help to reconstruct the insides and put everything back where it is suppose to be. I am not sure what that means what you have but I am sure this garment might help a little bit...

QUESTION:
Why is almost every diet plan and weight loss center focused on women?
I am a guy that cares about my health and looks and want to lose weight but almost every commercial I see for weight loss is only meant for women such as diet pills, diet food plans, and gyms/weightloss centers. Why don't they have stuff for both men and women or at least have the same amount of stuff focus on men's weightloss?

• ANSWER:
  hydroxycut, good product, gears towards both. so does lipo-6. i think its just the tv ads that you are getting this interpretation. if you pick up any issue of "Flex" magazine, or "Muscle & Fitness" and you will see all kinds of ads for men.

  Woman watch more tv during the day, house wives, then men do. thus, it would be good marketing that they are geared towards woman.

QUESTION:
Best weight loss diet plan?
I am a 26 year old women and i have been gaining more and more weight throughout the past 7 years.(Granted i have been eating out alot) but i want to stop doing that and get on a regular excersise plan and a diet plan.I am a really lazy person when it comes to excersisin, but i really want to get healthy for my 4 year old daughter. so if anyone has any ideas for that, it would help out alot.I just want to know what kind of foods to eat what not to eat what kinds of excersises i should do. My fat is in my belly thighs and arms. I weigh about 180 and 5"5 I want to get back down to about 140 by end of february beginging of march.So please if anyone has any ideas for me i would really appreciate it.Ant other questions you can email at babygurlsmommy2006@yahoo.com.Thank you so much.Any ideas what so ever would be greatly appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  hello!
  may be this plan helps you
  1. Balanced vegetarian diet

  It consists of fruits, vegetables and foods that originate from plants.
  Recent studies show that a vegetarian diet has a 30% lower risk of heart related diseases.
  There are different vegetarian diets ranging from strictest to the lenient.
  - Vegan diet foods
  Vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, grains

  - diet foods

  Milk and milk products such as cheese and yogurt

  - Locative-vegetarian diet foods

  Eggs only

  - Felicitation diet foods

  Occasional consumption of fish, poultry and meat.

  Since there are allegations about vegetarian diet that it has nutritional deficiency, here are the nutritional guidelines so that you will know what vegetables are good to eat.

  - Iron (important in the transport of oxygen to the lungs and to the different parts of the body)

  Spinach, beans, wheat, tofu, lentils, broccoli, black eye beans, potatoes.

  - Calcium (responsible for bone strength)

  Alfalfa sprouts, asparagus, bamboo shoots, soy milk, soy nuts, so ya beans, pickled, broccoli, mustard greens, and fortified juices.

  - Vitamin B12 (it also boosts up energy aids in the production of red blood cells)

  Beetroot, cabbage, Brussels sprouts.

  2. Low fat diet

  Fat has always been the number reason why obesity is increasing significantly these days. As such, there are many available options to choose on a low-fat diet.

  Use low-fat oils (olive oil, canola oil) for cooking.
  Use non-sticky pan that has been cleansed thoroughly after a deep frying session to prevent too much oil on food.
  Make sure you have fresh vegetables in your diet and avoid canned goods, which are usually preserved in salt.
  Eat a lot of legumes like kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, black-eyes beans and others.
  Make sure that the pasta that you are buying is made from whole wheat.
  Avoid salad dressings like mayonnaise and thousand island sauce, instead, opt for Worchester sauce or so ya sauce for garnishing and flavor.
  Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  3. The South Beach Diet
  One of the top 5 weight loss diet plans in the country today.
  It never allows starvation and deprivation of foods.
  It is divided into 'three phases'.
  - Phase 1
  It lasts for about 14 days. This is the strictest phase as there's a strict regulation on what to consume. Carbohydrates are avoided and poultry products, fish, turkey, shellfish that usually eaten with vegetables, nuts, eggs and cheese are to be eaten but in moderation. Coffee and tea is allowed but taken in moderation.

  - Phase 2

  This phase is much easier than the first. It will last until the desired weight is achieved. The carbohydrates rich foods that were removed from the diet are reintroduced. You can eat brown rice and whole wheat bread but not a white bread.

  - Phase 3

  This is the phase where your body is already adjusted to start of a way of life that you will have to adopt for a lifetime.

  4. The Cabbage Soup diet

  It is one of the seven days that weight loss diet plans is aiming at weight loss in a short span of time.
  The diet requires consuming cabbage soup for seven days with every meal of the day.
  Day 1: Cabbage soup and fruits (unlimited quantity and any fruit except for bananas)
  Day 2: Cabbage soup and vegetables. A baked potato with butter for dinner is allowed.

  Day 3: Cabbage soup and a combination of fruits and vegetables (except for bananas and potatoes)

  Day 4: Cabbage soup, bananas and skimmed milk (maximum of 8 bananas to be consumed through the day)

  Day 5: Cabbage soup and 350-500 grams beef with 6 slices of tomatoes.

  Day 6: Cabbage soup, beef and vegetables (except potatoes)

  Day 7: Cabbage soup, brown rice, vegetables (except potatoes) and fresh fruit juice.

  5. What is the Raw Food Diet?

  The Raw Food diet allows you to consume any kind of raw food.
  Raw food includes fruits, vegetables, dry fruits, fresh fruit juices, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains.
  Some processing of raw foods can also be done such as blending, crushing, sprouting, soaking and juicing, provided that you will not be adding dairy products or sugar on it.
  Boiling of raw foods cannot be done.
  6. Zone diet plan
  The Zone diet is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate, fat-controlled eating plan.
  This is unlike most high-protein diets as it allows you to have a broader range of foods to be taken.
  This diet believes that a human body reaches its efficiency when the body is consuming all meals with carbohydrates, proteins and fats. As such, the body will work within the zone full of energy causing weight loss.
  Protein tends to make you feel full and thus helping you to avoid eating in between meals.
  7. Cookie Diet plan
  The cookie is made with fiber, protein, and other ingredients intended to keep you full.
  Eat 4-6 cookies a day will give you somewhere around 500 calories.
  Your dinner may consist of lean protein and vegetables.

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• ANSWER:
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  Stop wasting your time with this Anne Collins stuff.

QUESTION:
Weight Loss Diet Plan?
I am 6ft tall woman who weighs 168lbs - i would like to loose 15 - 20lbs by Halloween. I run my own business and am extremely busy so long workouts really dont work for me - does anyone have a diet plan thats easy to follow and would allow to loose that weight? also, i am vegan so hope that is not too much of a problem - thank you!

• ANSWER:
  Cut out all simple carbs including white flours, white pasta, and of course desserts. Get rid of all sugar in diet. One really good natural sweetener that's good to use if you ever get a really bad craving for something sweet that will not make you gain weight that even diabetics can use is xylitol (My personal favorite because it has no aftertaste and tastes almost the same thing as sugar except better). You can buy this from the health food store but make sure the xylitol you buy is not taken from corn. Another good one is honey and Agave syrup. Agave syrup is from a cactus plant. There's also Stevia to use as a sweetener except this has a bad aftertaste . All these sweeteners are natural which is good for your health unlike Splenda or Sweet n Low which can over a long period of time, turn to formaldehyde in the brain (which can kill you). Always remember to only eat fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, and natural healthy sweeteners. Do not eat too many dairy products either. And always remember to keep it at three meals a day.

QUESTION:
where can i find a forum or community for women that are dieting or trying to lose weight?
i've been trying to stick with a diet for the past month or so, but find that it's a lot easier for me when i have other people to talk to about tips and progress and such.
does anyone know of a community or forum where women can discuss their diets and weight loss plans with one another?

• ANSWER:
  calore-count.com
  Helped me out!!!
  I LOVE the members on there they are all sooo helpful!!!
  you'll love it!!!
  I have lost 20 pounds thanks to them!
  ITS FREE!!!

QUESTION:
What is the best fitness/diet plan for obese women?
I'm looking for some advice on the best weight loss exercise plan for obese women.I'm a little over 300 pounds and I'm 5'5'' and only 21 I'm looking for a weight loss plan for a beginner to start with.I already know about sparkpeople.com So please any other sites with information or any diet programs that are cheap or free for beginners.

• ANSWER:
  Start slow. Doing too much at once decreases your chances of sticking to a workout plan. Try walking for 10-15 minutes at a brisk pace (you can adjust this if it is too much or too little). As this gets easier for you, increase your time by a few minutes. You want to do this most days of the week (at least 5), although it may be best to start with 3 days/week and work up from there. Set goals for yourself. For example, in one month be able to walk for 30 minutes, 4 days/week. In 2 months be able to walk for 45 minutes. As you are able to increase the time that you workout for, you will be able to burn more calories, which will help you to burn fat faster. Since you are overweight, you don't want to do too much too quickly because this could lead to sore knees, which would discourage you from working out. Another great option, that is easy on the knees is riding a bike. Good luck! Stay positive and stick to a routine and you will get the results you want.

QUESTION:
Women - Would you pay money for weight loss?
I have battled with weight for about 6 years since I hit my early twenties. Due stress, comfort eating and pure lack of exercise. However in the last couple of years I tried all sorts, gym every day, atkins, reducing calories etc - and in general I don't eat junk because we never buy any.

I lost half of what I wanted to lose to start with and another half this year. I did it by quitting the conventional diets and following a plan I made for myself after understanding my body, metabolism etc.

I really think that a lot of people would benefit from and and see results, however in order for me to share my experience it would take me a long time to write everything for others to follow, that's why I was thinking of starting a diet / weight loss book or programme of some sort? I would have to write this book / programme and it would take long and don't want to be disappointed with no sales.

I know it works - but how many of you would pay for a diet / weigth loss programme. [Not a get skinny quick thing - but you see results in week one or even a few days] - there are no side effects and I would want my customers to verify with their physician before they decide to follow through.

If you have had weight issues and struggled or are still struggling would you pay? My idea is to split it into 3 phases, so that after pase one clients who see change will come back for phase 2 ( / £10 per phase) etc.

• ANSWER:
  Most certainly....... . I would pay. :}

QUESTION:
Can I get over my weight loss plateau without increasing calorie intake and excersize?
I excersize 1 hour each day, and walk about 1:30 hours. I think that's more than enough really. I'm not about to do more. And my calorie intake is low because I'm a raw food vegan and I really don't want to stuff myself with tons more of veggies and fruit when I don't have the taste for it.

I am reading that these are things I do have to do though, in order to lose more weight.

I don't believe that.

Well how then do all those anorexic girls lose weight? I'm sure they don't eat more to lose more weight.

I'm not comparing myself to a diseased woman, I'm just asking if I can continue with my normal excersize/diet plan and get over this weight loss plateau?

• ANSWER:
  try this...
  i found this artical called "50 Habits of "Naturally Thin" People
  How to get Started:Decide how much you want to loose and see how many calories a day it will take to make it happen by year's end.Then, work into your routines however many of these eating tweaks and exercises you need to achieve your goal.
  Slash 250 cal.s a day to lose about 25 lbs. in a year, Slash 500 cal.s to loose 50 pounds.
  This is based on a 150-pound person: you may need to cut more/ fewer calories depending on ur weight, age & gender. It also assumes your normal calorie intake essentially stays the same and your weight is stable.
  * I'm only going to give you the ones that are most helpful and burn calories. If you want more then email me*
  1.Wake-up Workout - When your eyes open, sit up slwoly w/out using ur hands. W/ legs straight out, lean forward until u feel a gentle stretch in ur back & hamstrings. Hold. Then, Using ur abs, lower urself flat. Rest & repeat 2 more times. BURNS 10
  2. Balance Booster - While u brush ur teeth, alternate standing on 1 leg as u switch mouth quadrants(every 30 seconds). BURNS 10
  3.Be a Ballerina - As ur coffee drips, stand sideways, put 1 hand on the counter, and lift the outside leg straigh out in front of u, keeping it extended. With upper body straight, hold for a few sec.s and move it to the side: hold and extend it behind u. Do 5x on each leg. BURNS 10
  4. Talk It UP - Every time u grab the phone, stand up & pace around. BURNS 50
  5. Carry Some Weight - When ur grocery Shopping/ running erands, wear a backpack with 5-10 lbs bag of sugar inside to increase resistance & burn more calories. Add purchases to ur load as it becomes easier. BURNS 20 (FOR AN HOUR OF ERRANDS)
  6.Pump at the Pump - While ur getting gas, With 1 hand on ur car, Stand on the balls of ur feet & slowly rise up & down for as long as it takes to fill ur tank. BURNS 10
  7. Shop till the Pounds Drop - at the mall try on at least 10 outfits- pants and shirts.BURNS 60
  8. Jog for Junk Mail - For every piece of junk mail u get each day, do 1 lap around ur house/ building, / up & down a flight of stairs. BURNS 35-140
  9. Play Footsie - After Dinner, while u are sitting at the table, extend your right leg out & slowly bend it up & down, squeezing & holding in the up position for at least 5 sec.s. Repeat 5x for each leg. BURNS 10
  10.Ease into Evening - sitting with feet uncrossed, grab ur wrists & raise ur hands above ur head to lengthen the spine. Take a deep breath in as u reach & hold the position, breathing slowly in & out for 20 sec.s, taking longer on the exhale. BURNS 5
  11. Sing a Song - Spend sunday morning belting it out in the church choir. BURNS 70 PER SERVICE
  12. Catch This! -
  Spend 30 min tossing a ball or a frisbee with ur kid/dog BURNS 90
  13. Make Whoopee - Instead of a bowl of ice cream as a bedtime snack, have a robust tussle with your spouse. BURNS 300

QUESTION:
Is there a targeted diet or exercise method to reduce weight for my middle section?
I increased my amount of exercise with a lot more walking, cut out soft drinks and have lost a great deal of weight in all my extremities it seems. My thighs, my bottom, my arms, all thinner but I still carry a lot of weight around the middle with a fairly droopy stomach. Is there any exercises I can do or different diet plan that will specifically target the middle section? Any other women have this issue? Is this the last area where weight loss occurs?

• ANSWER:
  You have two options.

  You can cut calories and perform crunches like crazy, try one of the hot new incredible infomercial ab devices and buy the lastest new and improved "fat burner".

  Also there is another option but it is not too popular. Eat right, Understand functions of the abdominal muscles, work the body as a whole, and allow for ongoing fat release.

  Of all of two options, there is only one that "works," all of the time. Unfortunately, it "appears" to be the most complicated.

  You can read about the real Ab-Solution at the link below;

  http://charlesblain.com/blog/?p=28

  DO NOT continue doing something just because "THEY" say it's the way things should be done. Allow yourself to choose the solution that will work for you, regardless of what it may be. The only way for you to know who is right is to measure your progress and ACTUALLY track your results.

  CHANGE IS HARD, but it's also worth it. Not getting results makes change EXTREMELY HARD.

  Get support from friends, family or a coach. Losing weight is not as hard at it seems once you know what to do.

  Visit http://www.charlesblain.com for the best weight loss exercises.

QUESTION:
At age 47 and still struggling to keep a healthy weight, what plan/diet would you recommend that I follow?
I have struggled with weight control for most of my life. I am currently in a counseling group and have dealt with past issues. I am a working, married women of two "twenty-something" children and I want to be healthy and enjoy my future grandchildren and retired life with my husband. I can't stop thinking about my weight and how "out of control" my eating has become.

I have tried several diets and find that I tire of the "same ole same ole food." I exercise regularly for a while (months) and then I don't exercise or even "want" to exercise for months. I am pary-menopausal and I do take a mood altering medication to help with mood swings and a topical nature progesterone cream to assist with night sweats, hot flashes, memory loss, etc.

My weight is my ball and chain and I would love to get rid of it forever. Food should not be my focus, fun, laughs and love should be. Any suggestions?

• ANSWER:
  Have you tried WeightWatchers? I lost 100lbs with them and have kept it off for 3 years now. (Ooh I feel like a commercial lol) They have two different plans you can choose from now and either one are great! Check out www.weightwatchers.com and read up about it. Or go to a meeting and check it out. You can attend a meeting free and I know registration is free for the month of January.

  The teachers are great and so helpful and the meetings really help too. I am a Weightwatchers leader so if you would like to get a hold of me, please feel free.

QUESTION:
i need help with this weight?
Ok so i had an amazing body when i was in high school. I was a gymnast so i was very lean.. now i'm 25-30pounds over weight. I have been over weight for 4-5 years now. I was 135 before all of this (5'5) I carry my weight fairly well but you can really tell in my legs (No tan, cellulite, and no muscle) I yo-yo with my weight a lot..idk maybe all those magic weight loss plans i did! NOT SMART! So yes iv done every weight loss diet ever (that's not what i'm looking for) Not only that i realized every time i would lose weight it was only because i saw a very fit old friend, a vacation, or just a very tone women. I know that's not good because i never did it for me. It honestly makes me sad to think those were my only intentions...but i'm done i'm finally motivated to do this for me. I chose a fit healthy body. I'm asking you how can i seriously lose this weight?(in a healthy not starving kinda way) I know i need to work out but what do i need to do? ...i also want to say i'm looking to look defined. Not super cut up just thick muscular legs a fit belly and tone defined arms.

What do i need to do everyday for working out?

What do i eat for..
Breakfast?
lunch?
dinner?

...and just any good tips Thank you so much for taking the time!

Please positive answers. Thanks everyone

• ANSWER:
  Its simple. Just only eat when your hungry and eat very very slowly and try to notice when you become slow. Dont eat in front of the tv. Do 30 to 60 minutes of cardio every day.
  Breakfast: 1 egg with salt and pepper, piece of toast with 1/2 a tablespoon of low fat fake butter, and 1 glass of lowfat or skim milk (Milk is proven to leave you fuller and more satisfied longer.)
  Breakfast option 2: A grape fruit with a cup of cereal and a cup of milk.
  Lunch: Some sort of fish (Or maybe even sushi Yumm!) and steamed veggies of your choice. Water or a glass of milk.
  Dinner: Lean chicken or fish. Brown rice with a LITTLE butter and salt. Steamed veggies. Maybe like a steamed sweet potatoe for something sweet.
  TIPS: Dont eat after six. This helps ALOT I found. Chew gum. It burns calories. Make sure to laugh alot. It burns calories. Kiss your boyfriend as much as possible. This also burns calories. If you have a bf. Or you dont even have to have 3 meals a day. Have six snacks whenever your hungry. Make sure its healthy. No granola bars or poptarts lol. Or chips. Stick with fresh fruits, a handful of nuts, or raw veggies and ranch. Or some oatmeal with apple chunks or bannanna chunks in it. The possibilities are endless so get creative!
  Hope I helped!

QUESTION:
I'm Done with this weight! Can u help? :/?
Ok so i had an amazing body when i was in high school. I was a gymnast so i was very lean.. now i'm 25-30pounds over weight. I have been over weight for 4-5 years now. I was 135 before all of this (5'5) I carry my weight fairly well but you can really tell in my legs (No tan, cellulite, and no muscle) I yo-yo with my weight a lot..idk maybe all those magic weight loss plans i did! NOT SMART! So yes iv done every weight loss diet ever (that's not what i'm looking for) Not only that i realized every time i would lose weight it was only because i saw a very fit old friend, a vacation, or just a very tone women. I know that's not good because i never did it for me. It honestly makes me sad to think those were my only intentions...but i'm done i'm finally motivated to do this for me. I chose a fit healthy body. I'm asking you how can i seriously lose this weight?(in a healthy not starving kinda way) I know i need to work out but what do i need to do? ...i also want to say i'm looking to look defined. Not super cut up just thick muscular legs a fit belly and tone defined arms.

What do i need to do everyday for working out?

What do i eat for..
Breakfast?
lunch?
dinner?

...and just any good tips Thank you so much for taking the time!

Please positive answers. Thanks everyone

• ANSWER:
  How about just eating the right foods like oatmeal, blueberries, strawberries, apples, Fage Total 0% greek plain yogurt, whole wheat pita bread, protein shake, protein bar, brown rice, chicken, fish, egg whites, beans (low in sodium) veggies, 100% whole grain cereal, almond milk (unsweetened), dried fruits, almonds...

  You will need to eat 5-6 SMALL meals a day and 8-12 glasses of water a day. Also, you want to exercise. You can exercise monday-thursday doing 2 days of cardio and 2 days of weight training. Also, work on ur abs and do 8 minute abs video on youtube. You can work your abs on a daily basis. In those 5-6 meals you can have a protein shake and a protein bar or just 2 protein shakes a day. I recommend for the protein shake: EAS, Elite or Champion, and for the protein bar: Power Crunch Bar or EAS with 28g of protein and 1-2g of sugar. If you are going to do the protein bar and the shake I recommend you eat the protein bar after your workout and the protein shake before bed. Good luck.

QUESTION:
Why do so many women adopt the 'lazy' approach to weight loss?
Allot of women i know who are trying to lose weight very rarely exercise and tend to try out slimming tablets and diets. Why do more men exercise to lose weight than women? Are women just lazy? I am a woman and i exercise and just adopt a healthy eating plan for life, rather than for a month so i can get into a new swimsuit? I find these womens' approaches to weight loss and health disgusting.

• ANSWER:
  i dont im like you i changed my eating habits i exercise hard regulary but i do it because i enjoy it aswell plenty of times people say to me why are you doing it still they dont understand because i enjoy it makes me feel 'the buzz' afterwards

QUESTION:
Question about weight loss/ diet!!!! PLEASE TELL ME WHAT's going on with my body!!!?
For the past 6 weeks, i've been working out like a mad woman, daily for the most part. I mean i have missed a few days here and there but you know what I mean.

I've mostly been doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred dvd which includes a strength training/cardio combo...along with independent strength training, cardio, dancing and following a healthy diet

HOWEVER, my clothes have recently gotten tighter....and when I say recently I mean clothes that fit nicely 2 weeks ago are now VERY snug.....

Please tell me what's going on, I'm very depressed and very discourage at this point. I don't plan on giving up but I'm going back to school soon and I don't want to look swollen you know...I want my clothes to fit nicely and reflect my hard work over the summer

• ANSWER:
  I've had the same thing happen to me...
  I was told that I was burning fat but I was actually increasing my muscle so that is where the tightness was coming form..

QUESTION:
I NEED a healthy weight loss plan that works!?
I am so frustrated! I have been eating healthy--lean protein, veggies, fruits, healthy fats, no sugar and exercising--weights 3 times a week and walking 30 minutes every day and 60 minutes 2 times a week, and I am not losing inches or weight. I have tried the Abs Diet for Women, South Beach, 6 Weeks to Lose Your Middle-aged Middle, the New Me Diet and Weight Watchers. What am I doing wrong? I am 5'7" and weigh 172 pounds. My goal is to weight 140 pounds and lose the belly fat. I definitely store most of my fat in my stomach. Does anyone have something they have tried that works? I have to eat every 2-3 hours or I get shaky and have terrible headaches. I am not looking for a quick fix. I would like a healthy diet where I can lose 2 pounds a week and KEEP it off!

• ANSWER:
  It is very unhealthy to loose too much weight too quickly but, here are some tips to get you started...
  Counting calories is a huge pain because everything that you put in your mouth that isn't strait clear water has calories. So I advise you to work out first and foremost. Try going to crossfit.com it is an awesome training and workout regimen. Then cut any drink with sugar, aspartame, and caffeine out of your diet. Drink nothing but ICE cold water to help burn calories. A calorie is the unit of measure that explains the amount of energy used to raise one ml of water one degree. The colder the water the more calories burned. Your body will need to regenerate itself though so, eat meals high in protein and low carbohydrates and fat. Protein helps to rebuild muscle. Your body uses carbs for energy and without a high intake of carbs and fat your body will start to use any stored fat that you have. In your case you also sound like you are retaining water in the fat that you do have. Sit in a sauna for 15 to 20 minutes after your workout and cut your salt and sodium intake in half. Remember, most people that say they want to lose weight really want to lose fat and this sounds likr the case for you. Muscle weighs more than fat but would you rather loose fat and gain muscle or loose both fat and muscle? Allot of times when people diet they starve themselves, the body will then start to use fat and muscle as fuel. Good luck and be careful not to loose too fast. I hope my advise works out for you.

QUESTION:
Best weight loss plan for me?
a free one as in diet, ect.
im 5'2'', f, 14(15 in march), and weigh 148(overweight i know)

i don't know how to maintain a gd weight, like a last week ago i was 139 & a few days ago 145. I tend to wobble back in forth between 130&150.
How do i stop this? I didnt seein women diet or anything so i havent any clue on what i really need to do.

• ANSWER:
  You can lose a lot of weight just by changing the way that you eat. One of the easiest ways to lose weight is to eat less food but more often. The way I do this is to divide my daily calorie maximum by six. Here’s an example.

  Let’s say that I want to lose weight by eating only 1200 calories per day. Instead of eating 3 meals a day of 400 calories each, I’m going to do it differently.

  Instead, I’m going to eat 6 meals a day of 200 calories each...read more here on how you shd eat to lose weight:

  http://rapidweightloss.nmaskuri.com/2008/07/23/how-should-i-eat-if-im-trying-to-lose-a-lot-of-weight/

QUESTION:
Is this a good weight loss plan?
Diet-
8 cups of water a day
3 meals and 1-2 snacks a day
lots of fruits and veggies
whole grain and whole wheat foods
plenty of beans, nuts, eggs, and lentils
not too much of dairy products (instead eat soy products)
1 day a week free

Exercise-
Every other day
strength-
pushups- 3 sets of 5-10 reps
situps- 3 sets of 10-20 reps
cardio-
biking, swimming, walking, jogging, etc.
20-60 minutes
stretch before and after each workout- 5-10 minutes

I also plan to use the diet pill curvatrim that is good for women losing weight. I hope to lose 30-40 pounds in about 3 months (by Christmas)
Do you think I can do it? Can you give me any advice on what else I can do, what I should change, and tips to help me lose weight faster, easier, or more efficiently?

Thank you.....

• ANSWER:
  You might lose weight with soy now, but it will come back and bite you in the butt with health problems and probably weight gain, later. It will screw up your endocrine system, too. ONLY use naturally fermented soy, like organic soy sauce.

  To lose weight the fastest with exercise:
  rebound on trampoline or safe rebounder every day to detox you of toxins that cling to extra water weight - helps get rid of weight, toxins and cellulite, and tones EVERYTHING. More effective than running, and better on your joints.

  Body wraps can help shift fat but you HAVE to be diligent to drink water and avoid fat, caffeine and sugar or the fat just re-deposits. Benefits: shifts toxins out, compresses tissue so it is firmer and smaller than before, now that the toxins and their buffering excess water weight have been transferred out. The cells actually "stick back together" closer than before.

  Beware of too much cardio, it teaches your body to use and store fat effectively unless you diet brutally.

  Use a program like Jorge Cruise's 12-second sequence or Rob Poulos Fat Burning Furnace or Shapely Secrets intensive isometrics to really, really push your muscles. This will pump up your fat burning more than cardio, and it will pump it up all the time. If you do sit ups, please, please be kind to your neck. Do comprehensive workouts so you don't get out of balance.

  Your water plan and multiple meal plan usually works great for people at this stage of dieting, and your free day is highly recommended by many experts. To lose weight at a consistent pace, you'll want to keep your calorie intake in check at each meal, while at the same time making sure you get plenty of calories each day to build muscle. Digestive enzymes will help prevent undigested material from pooching out your belly (soy inhibits digestion, and can slowly lead to a pooch. So do most whole grain products that are available today, because of the way they are prepared. Stick with sprouted whole grain breads to minimize this problem). Take high quality probiotics.

  Do a metabolic typing test. Some people lose weight much, much easier when they eat according to their type. You can eat all the lean chicken you want, but if you need fatty lamb to balance your metabolism, you aren't going to lose weight very easily eating lean chicken, and you'll feel crappier than you need to, to boot. There are tests online, look for Dr. Wolcott's, he's one of the foremost guys in the field. Dr. Mercola is another resource that is available easily online. Or try your library or Amazon to get books to help you do this. Look for Wolcott's book on Metabolic Typing, Mercola's Total Health books, Rudolf Wiley's Biobalance I and II.

QUESTION:
What should I do for my weight loss?
I want to go from a pants size 14 in women's to an 8 in about 9 months. Any ideas? I'm trying to look good for my entrance into high school next year

P.S. I'm not big on exercise, and I'm too young for diet plans lol. Please help!
I really don't eat a lot. I'm just naturally, er, not thin haha. Long story short, I'm pretty sure my metabolism sucks xD

• ANSWER:
  I'm using phentramin-d for many weeks and I can recommend that it works. I've also seem that some of the websites fake up their recommendations. So, you can say that diet pills are either fake or have harmful effects.

  I've done extensive research and came to the conclusion that the reviews and user recommendations on http://buy-phentramin.com. According the experts, phentramin-d is the most effective diet pill with no substitute for it at all. It has a new chemical composition which is not herbal based. The dual effect of phentramin-d is due to the compound 1,3-Dimethylpentylamine simulates norepinephrine, causing an increase in your body's metabolism. http://buy-phentramin.com

QUESTION:
Some easy diet plans, if this doesn't work?
everyday, i take the one a day weight loss for women vitamins, do yoga, strength training, and weight loss activities, such as dance, running, boxing, and im going on a no carb diet plan, i plan on going away in in june, if i do this, do you think i will lose 20 punds by then, im 138, and 5''5, and can someone give me what i can and can't eat on a no carb diet?

• ANSWER:
  You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

  The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

  Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

  The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

  Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

  The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

  It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

  Carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice, beans) trigger insulin (the ONLY fat storage hormone). Protein triggers the fat burning hormone glucagon.

  Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

  High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise.

  Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 min for daily fiber needs.

  As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories because insulin, the fat storage hormone is not activated. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

  I am adamantly opposed to low calorie dieting because most people lose a good portion of lean tissue (including vital organs like the heart) along with fat stores. There is no nutrition in fat stores, only energy. Most people get impatient and lower their calories and increase their exercise to a point where they lose so much lean tissue that when they return to what was maintenance level eating they are now accumulating more fat stores because their caloric needs have dropped due to the loss of this tissue as well as their metabolism slowing down to work more efficiently on fewer calories & it becomes a vicious cycle of dieting and more loss (including vital organs like the heart). This stress to the vital organs cannot be healthy.

QUESTION:
I've decided to start an intensive weight loss program...how does my plan sound?
I'm 6'3", around 235 (I'll know for sure tomorrow at the gym). I'm not stuck on numbers, but I'm guessing I'll need to lose at least 75 lbs before I'm satisfied. My main goals are to lose my broad shoulders and chest. I know that some guys with they were bigger, but that means nothing to me. I really don't care what other people find attractive, and I'm not interested in any of the women who want some big strong man to protect them.

As my pic will demonstrate, I have a very long way to go. As far as diet is concerned, my plan is to stick to low-carb, low-fat, and not to eat until one hour after my stomach starts to rumble. I find a lot of times I eat just as an excuse - because I'm bored or because it's a certain time of day or because I feel like it - and I'm interested to see how much I would eat per day if I only ate when I was really, truly hungry.

I don't have some strict timeline to lose this much weight...I'm presuming it will take me till summer to lose it all. As for exercise, I'm going to stick to only cardio. I'm asking for new running shoes for Christmas since the cheap ones I bought give me blisters if I run too much, so until then, it will be 20 min on the treadmill, 20 on the Stairmaster, and 20 on the elliptical, seven days a week.

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Oh, just to add...I don't think I'm hugely obese. I'm slightly to moderately overweight. I'm not hung up on number goals...I just want to lose my broad shoulders and chest, and I'm presuming I'll need to lose something like 75 lbs. I hate being seen as a big guy (I don't care if others think it's a good thing), so that's the main reason I'm doing this.

Oh, and PLEASE don't post links for gimmick diet plans. I will report anyone as spam if they send me a link for a gimmick diet (I'm talking to you, you Medifast zealots).
may - Maybe I shouldn't be giving advice since I'm overweight, but I really think the #1 thing people can do to both reduce their monthly food bill AND get healthier is to learn to cook. People always whine about how they don't have time, but I don't buy it. Yeah, it's easier to hit the drive-in instead of preparing a meal, but what you make at home will almost certainly be both healthier and cheaper than you get in restaurants.

As far as disliking veggies...I don't love raw veggies (except carrots and celery), but try making stir fry with beef or chicken. Stir fry is full of veggies but they will be cooked and seasoned.

• ANSWER:
  You need some help. Low fat is NOT the way to go to lose weight. That is a starvation diet and you will get very frustrated and have many plateaus on your way to becoming anemic. The typical diets being followed by Americans today are "diet dream team" inventions designed to keep you on that diet. It's quite amazing how endoctrination is the standard in America today and NOT education.

  Our understanding of marketing far exceeds any other disciplined study and especially the misinformation that is being spread by these marketing geniuses that are driving these so called "food experts" that are nothing more than "hired guns" of the food and agricultural industries that have successfully been able to make America one of the sickest nations on earth while convincing everyone they are wonderful.

  I strongly suggest before you start ANY diet, you read the book called, "Life Without Bread" by Christian Allan, Ph.d. This book will give you some actual educated look at how your body works and what you need to manage your weight very successfully and still remain healthy and not require some lunatic diet being promoted by a profit driven "food expert."

  good luck to you

QUESTION:
Strength training program for women? [weight loss?] PLEASE HELP!?
Im on a diet and im doing cardio, now i just need to add in strength training for weight loss, i want to lose the stomach fat and the thigh fat, can anyone make me a plan for strength training at home or tell me what your doing? Im not in a gym, i do my exercising at home. 3 day or a 4 day plan would be wonderful! Please help! thanks.

• ANSWER:
  It's very hard to lose weight in a specific area because like gaining weight, the body just does it wherever it wants to. Diet and exercise are great, but in your case, you want to build muscle which will burn even more fat. I would suggest buying a couple sets of free weights (such as two five pounds and two ten pound weights) and then trying some of these exercises:

  http://www.strength-training-woman.com/strength-training-exercises.html

  There are sections that tell you what muscle group the exercises target, but I would try to work out every muscle group possible. The best thing to do, in my opinion, is to alternate muscle groups on Monday and Wednesday, then Tuesday and Thursday. For example, focus on upper body/arms on MW and on TR focus on lower body/legs. Just pick a few exercises and do those for a couple of weeks and then pick new exercises that work the same muscle groups for the next couple of weeks. That way the body doesn't get used to a certain motion and it will continue to build muscle.

QUESTION:
I'm Looking For A Weight Loss Pen-Pal/Buddy?
Well, more of an email pal as this is the 21st century and everything. Anyways! I'm looking for someone who's willing to be my weight-loss pen-pal. While I'm not particularly picky about gender, I would feel most comfortable emailing another woman. I'd also really appreciate it if you were in the 15-30 year old range (I'm 19). Summer is approaching, and I really need to lose 45 lbs before then (I have 4 months!). I think having someone to help motivate me will really help.

What I'm looking for:

-Any gender (though female preferred) between the ages of 15 and 30
-Someone seriously looking to lose weight for the summertime (doesn’t matter how much). Please be motivated!
-Someone willing to email regularly (at least once a week).
-Someone willing to discuss exercise and diet plans.
-Someone willing to help motivate and encourage me.

In turn, I will also help discuss your exercise/diet plans. I'll do my best to motivate and encourage you, and be someone you can talk to when you're in need of help, advice, and support.

If you're interested, just send me a PM. Or answer this and I'll send you a PM. I hope to hear from someone.
Alex- message sent!
Kalya and Nicole- there's no way to reach you. If you're still interested, please go to my profile and send me a message. I'd rather not post my email address publicly ^^" Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  I'd be interested. I've already lost 20 lbs since the Fall, so I have a bit more to go. But we can definitely motivate each other.

QUESTION:
Does anyone want to be my weight loss buddy?
I'm a female from the UK, I'm 17 years of age, weigh 72.5kg/159.5lbs and I want to lose 22kg/48.4lbs. I'm 5"8. I want to achieve this weight over a period of time and I'm looking for someone whose of the same age, and hopefully same sex as women and men loose weight at different rates.

I want to lose this weight over 12-14 months as I feel this is realistic and sustainable. This would mean a weight loss of only 1.8kg/4lbs a month and 0.45kg/1lbs weekly. I've made a diet plan of some sort and also have timed out a regular exercise session each day and I would just like someone to talk to whose in a similar situation so that we can support each other and help one another out. I would like to start this as soon, so if your interested email me as soon as possible.

Thank you.
Abigail I would love it if u were my partner- im not sure how to contact you! My email is IWTBTFL@live.co.uk.

• ANSWER:
  Obesity has become a major health problem around the world. Many companies have brought diet pills, medicines, powders and weight-loss belts in the market. Though these products claim to aid weight-loss, the weight reduction is temporary. Besides, the pills and powders can adversely affect your health. Here we offer you some tips to reduce weight successfully, without any negative health effects.

  1 Reduce fat intake:
  2 Reduce intake of sugar:
  3 Decrease alcohol consumption:
  4 Stay away from processed, fast and junk foods since they are laden with fat and sugar.
  5 Reduce quantity of food without going hungry:
  6 Adopt regular eating habits:
  7 Raise the amount of physical activity:
  8 Learn a new hobby or interest:
  9 Improve your metabolism by eating natural foods:
  10 Control your appetite:
  Good Luck and Take care

QUESTION:
Protein...Suppliments...Women... Weight Loss..?
I want to start working out with my wife and I want to go at it hard with her for the next 2 months to prove that you can see changes in your body if you can take is serious for a couple of months. What do you recommend as far as suppliments and diet to help me out with this? I have been working out for my whole life, so I already have good workout routines planned, but any advice on diet or suppliments would really be appreciated.

Also, I have a girlfriend who does the fitness competitions and she takes a gram of protein per pound of body weight and she looks great, do you recommend I have my wife take the same amount?

Last thing...she is leaving it up to me to do whatever I want with her, so I want to tone her up while having her loose maybe 10 pounds over the next couple of months. Hope that helps. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Ok everyone when I said girlfriend, I mean a girl that is my friend. It is still ok to have those once you get married right? Besides I have not spoken to this female friend in about 2 years so there is no way for me to have her get with my wife to help me train her. But the last time I spoke with her I asked her some advice on what she does and that is where the protein question came about. She takes a gram per pound of body weight. So, do you suggest the same.

• ANSWER:
  Is your wife as fit as you are?
  I have a 3 y/o with no kid friendly gyms around, so I bought a pedometer. Strangely enough, it made me want to walk/run everywhere.

  I don't use any supplements. I have tried some, like green tea and xenadryne, but I didnt get ANY results. Nothing noticeable anyhow.

  Im sure a fitness trainer could give you better advice.

QUESTION:
Weight loss in a safe and timely manner...?
My name is Mya, I am 19 years old 5’6 and weigh 244lbs . I am in serious need of help with losing weight. I don’t mind working out but when I go to the gym after 20 min. I have to leave- not because I can’t take the burn; but because the pressure from my weight on my legs is so heavy I can’t take it.
I am not going to lie and say I have tried everything, I haven’t in fact I am sure there is a lot I haven’t tried, but I have 3 months to lose at least 65lbs so if you have any suggestions please, please help me. I have a hard time with what I eat. I know it’s a major contributor to my weight gain, or inability to lose weight. I don’t eat eggs, noodles, rice, anything from the water, any tofu or vegetarian stuff, any other meats besides ground beef, and certainly not some veggies. I sometimes get the naked drinks and carrots or apple packs- and I constantly drink water… but other than that my diet is pretty unhealthy! Is there anything out there for me?
I have a serious line of heart attacks in my family for the women. Every woman in my family has had heart attacks but my mom, me and my sisters. I do have blood pressure issues and am currently taking blood pressure med. I am not looking for diet pills or an easy way of losing weight. If you have an easy way, that won’t just take weight away and I gain it back later… Please share!!! I don’t have any money for fancy diet plans so I can’t do Jenny Craig or nutisystem. I need an at home, day-to-day plan.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and offer any help. I really need it and even more so, I appreciate it!

• ANSWER:
  Eating celery, fish and salad will help a lot when wanting to lose weight. They are not magical foods that make you lose weight, but by eating those you will not eat stuff that does make you gain weight.
  Same as drinking water instead of drinking beer,., wine, carbonated drinks.

QUESTION:
No weight loss after 8 weeks following marathon training plan?
I have been following a running plan (from Nike+) for 8 weeks, with zero weight lost. My diet has been the same, no additional meals or snacks from the running. Should I see my doctor or is it normal to not lose weight (every week I am adding more miles, started with 10, then 14, 17, 18, 21, 25, 30) ?

Weight loss is not my primary goal but I was really hoping it would be a side benefit of preparing for the October Nike Women's marathon .
Also, my size is remaining the same, I cannot wear the smaller sizes that are languishing in my closet waiting to be worn again. My clothes are not yet loose on me!

• ANSWER:
  Basically, muscle weighs more than fat. You are probably losing fat and gaining muscle. Your indication should be how your body looks and feels, not the weight.

QUESTION:
Safe weight loss during pregnancy?
Im 23 and have just found out that im 4-5 weeks pregnant but im really overweight but have never really had the motivation to do anything about it until now. I really want to loose some weight so im not putting my baby at as much of a risk as it would be if i didnt do anything about it. I havent got a clue what i can eat and cant eat. Are there any websites that have detailed diet plans and meal ideas for pregnant women and also what would be the best and safest form of exercise for me?? Thanks in advance!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Weight Loss Surgery: Is it for me?
I am inquiring about a weight loss surgery as a last resort. I have literally tried every stupid diet, stupid weight loss supplements and shakes, proper dieting and excercising, but that's very hard for me to keep up on. There seems to be nothing really working out for me.

I am not an incredbily obese woman. I was just got weighed today at my gynecology appointment, and to my disappointment I found out I weigh 181 pounds and I am 5 feet 7 inches. I just checked out a BMI calculator and it told me my index is 28.3. According to the key, I am overweight but I'm not taking too much stock in that... That's just what it's telling me.

I really don't look like I weigh that much, but apparently I do and it's such a fucking bummer to me. I don't know what else to do, and I just want some help. It's hard changing your diet when no one else in your household really gives a damn about planning meals and preparing food the healthy way. I can't go out and buy separate groceries when I have so much to pay for myself, so I just what my mom makes because it's more convenient for me. I find excercising very off-putting but I try to do it, apart from my job; I'm a housekeeper and I'm always on the move but there's not much exertion coming out of that. It helps, I'm sure... but more could be done, and without a friend (which I sort of have none of in this city anymore) it's tough to keep going when I find things getting difficult.

I don't feel that I'm at risk for any diseases that would require me to get a weight loss surgery, but I feel like I'm at my wits end.

I'm asking anyone with knowledge on this matter, either from personal experience or from expert (ish) knowledge. I just need some guidance. I'm 21 years old, but I don't really think age is a huge factor in play on this subject. Just don't know what to doooo...

Shall I go to my doctor and just talk to him about it, maybe see what he suggests I do?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
specific weight loss foods and exercises?
ok, i am 19 years old and just barely on the normal side, or just barely overweight on the bmi scale, a few websites told me different. im not overly obsessed with my figure like some women, and i have a boyfriend who loves me the way i am, but supports me no matter what. I am 164 pounds, 5'8, and ill tell ya why. I love going to restaurants, like my mother, and i do love food. i have a smaller waist with larger hips, larger ta-tas and larger legs. i would like a whole body workout plan so everything is proportional. my friend recently tried the special k diet plan with swimming and it works well for her. any advice? and yes, i know i will have to cut back on dining out =*( thats alright. i want to lose this weight so i can be happier with my self, and look average in a swimsuit =P
thanks for the answers =)

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
I've decided to start an extreme weight loss program...how does my plan sound?
I'm 6'3", around 235 (I'll know for sure tomorrow at the gym). I'm not stuck on numbers, but I'm guessing I'll need to lose at least 75 lbs before I'm satisfied. My main goals are to lose my broad shoulders and chest. I know that some guys with they were bigger, but that means nothing to me. I really don't care what other people find attractive, and I'm not interested in any of the women who want some big strong man to protect them.

As my pic will demonstrate, I have a very long way to go. As far as diet is concerned, my plan is to stick to low-carb, low-fat, and not to eat until one hour after my stomach starts to rumble. I find a lot of times I eat just as an excuse - because I'm bored or because it's a certain time of day or because I feel like it - and I'm interested to see how much I would eat per day if I only ate when I was really, truly hungry.

I don't have some strict timeline to lose this much weight...I'm presuming it will take me till summer to lose it all. As for exercise, I'm going to stick to only cardio. I'm asking for new running shoes for Christmas since the cheap ones I bought give me blisters if I run too much, so until then, it will be 20 min on the treadmill, 20 on the Stairmaster, and 20 on the elliptical, seven days a week.

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Oh, postscript: do NOT post ads for Acai berry, Wu-Yi tea, or any other fad diet or magic cure. This site is rife with you people and trust me, whatever solution I end up going with is not going to include investing in some dumb miracle cure. I have worked in the corporate offices of an Herbalife-style fad diet company, so I'm well aware of how they prey on insecure and desperate people. Thanks.
Simeon - Thanks...while I did warn people against posting links, I do check out each one to make sure I don't report anyone simply for directing me to diet info.

Mitch - Thanks...however, I don't want to look muscular...that's why I chose to lose so much weight.
Just in case anyone says this....I tried personal trainers. i'm in no position to hire one anyway (and I don't need one), but they just told me I was crazy to want to lose so much weight and to "take advantage" of my size....in other words, they misunderstood me. I know I'm not obese (moderately overweight at best), but I want to appear smaller. My problem is not my stomach, but my upper body...broad shoulders and chest.
Okay, maybe "extreme weight loss" was a bad term to use. I'm not saying "I need to lose seven pounds a week" or "I need to lose 40 lbs by New Year's" or anything like that. I meant "extreme" as in "losing a lot of weight", not "losing a lot of weight in an unrealistic time span."
PLEASE read my full question. I don't think I'm hugely obese. As nice as it is for people to say, I don't care if others think it's great for a guy to have broad shoulders and a big chest....I hate it and that's why I want to lose an inordinate amount of weight.
I'm aware of the effect of multiple meals on metabolism, and if I were simply trying to get in shape, that's what I would be doing. However, my goal is to get as thin as I can, not to build muscle or simply get in shape.

• ANSWER:
  extreme dieting does not work. You need to have medical clearance. Meet with a registered dietician. If you joing a gym, you usually get a trainer to set up a program for you included in the membership. Most HMO these days in the US offer money towards gym memberships and weight loss programs.

  Your bmi is 29.4. this is considered overweight. 30 is considered obese.

  Avoid fad diets, diet pills. It is a long hard battle. On average you want to lose 1 pound a week. It is a lifestyle change if you want to keep the weight off. You need to combine cardio, weights, stretching and healthy eating.There is no quick fix. You did not gain the weight overnight and you will not loose it overnight.

  Take it from someone who has been there.

QUESTION:
Need to loose some weight?
I am 40 year old and about 20 lbs over weight. I started kickboxing which is a great cardio work out and do it three times a week. I know diet is more than have the battle when loosing weight. I do not have the time to cook a lot of healthy meals and make sure I am eating right. I do my best, but sometimes I find myself eating out too much! I am thinking about the NutriSystem plan. I saw Dan Marino and some other ex football and baseball players pitching it and it appears NutriSystem has come a long way in the area of creating meals for men. Does anyone know anything about NutriSystem? Has anyone tried it? Man or woman...I just need some feed back. What about other weight loss plans?

Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Since you are obviously still physically active I'd suggest concentrating less on diet and more on building muscle mass. Ultimately you will burn that excess fat once you create a deficit of calories in vs. energy out. The catch most people don't realize is when you diet (alone) your body adjusts its metabolism based on that intake. In other words if you drop your calories by 50% your metabolism might drop by 30-40%- only netting a 10-20% fat burning advantage. In the meantime you are hungry and have less energy. A better solution is to fine tune your diet towards low fat, lean protein and complex carbs but only reduce your caloric intake by 15-25%. That type of reduction at your age won't 'alarm' your body into reducing your metabolism & will keep your energy levels up allowing you to build muscle mass. As you build muscle mass you'll start burning excess fat 24/7. Cardio is great but only burns calories while your heart rate is up- to burn fat all day you need that extra muscle!

QUESTION:
weight loss?? or muscle gain??? help please! 10 pts best answer!!!!!!!!!!?
i'm 13
i am 5'7ish
my scale says i'm 113 pounds but that doesn't sound right to me
i'm not nessasarily fat, but i have some bulge in my stomach i would like to flatten by summer or sooner
i'm guessing i have to lose about 10-15 pounds
i have a really hard time getting motivated to work out though
i'm capable of doing everything

do you have a workout/ diet plan for a thirteen year old that would be easy to stick with?

thank you so much!!!!!!!!

ps. i know about the eat 5-6 meals a day for a faster matabolism, do you have any suggestions on how to fit that into my life because i have school and everything which makes it kinda hard

thank you so much

you+ answer that works= happy me = 10 pts for you =happy you
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15 hours ago
pps....
i don't want something you have to buy
i just would like some tips from you or personal experience or something like that!!! thank you sosososososo much!
14 hours ago
ppps-- - like i said i don't think my scale is acurate
and i'm trying to flatten out some bulge in my stomach and my thighs
and i think i won't have a growth spurt because i'm already really tall for my age and i'm taller than most grown women

• ANSWER:
  Find a flat location that has something behind your head you can grab onto. raise your legs to 90 degrees then slowly lower them. Do this about 10x then take a break then try 10x again then a break then 10x again until it burns. after a week or so start holding small weights between your feets and repeat. this works great for me hope it works for you too!

QUESTION:
What consists of a healthy diet for a fifteen year old girl?
(If you want to skip this and get straight to the meat of the question, read the last paragraph.) I'm a fifteen year old girl, and my mother has recently gotten a full-time job. So most of the time, it's just me and my teenage older brothers. We have to make our own meals now, and since we always have people at our house, we don't have enough time between keeping the house presentable and entertaining our guests to make enough home cooked food for everyone. So, we've had a lot of instant meals and fast food lately.

The boys seem to do fine with it, but after several months, I'm beginning to have issues. I'm unable to sleep correctly, I'm getting irritable and sluggish, I get sick a whole lot easier, and I'm getting pains that indicate that I am just not getting the right nutrition.

I need to start eating right and soon. I know if I just say "Oh, I'll just eat more vegetables" I'll end up eating one carrot that week and say "Alright, I'm done." I need a plan, but I don't want to set myself up for a weight loss diet designed for women in their thirties. Is there any way I can set up a diet that is healthy and right for me?
I'm not trying to lose weight, I'm just trying to get healthy again so that I can properly function.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Weight loss health incentive…ethical? ?
I know somebody who has low self esteem due to several factors. I feel most of it is related to her weight and how she feels about her health compared to the demanding standards our society imposes on women. I have been pondering a incentive based program for her to lose weight and get healthy, which I feel will help boost her confidence tremendously. My hesitation is mostly about how ethical my plan is.

The plan:
I know this individual would like to do the following,
Get healthy
Lose weight
Have sex

As of today she has been unable to achieve any of these goals.

My plan is to help encourage her to lose weight/ get healthier is by providing a sexual incentive for reaching minni goals that (we mutually agree upon) bring her closer to her overall goals.

These goals will be specific to make it easy to determine to if the goal has been achieved, the minni goals will also encourage healthy weight loss and not crash diets or dehydration.

And example of a weight lose goal would be a sexual favor of your choice (including sex) for every 10lb you lose in 5 weeks. (This is set as not to go against the doctor recommended 2lb per week) (Currently needs to lose 70-100lb)

An example of a health goal would be cut 1:00 minutes off your mile time, (currently above 15 min)

By creating a network of goals to meet this allows her to pursue other goals if say she has trouble with the weight loss from time to time. (I feel this will help prevent desperate measures)

The reason I’m asking this question is I feel that this person could benefit tremendously from a program like this but would like to know if you guys feel this is an ethical approach to helping motivate an individual to achieve their goals.

Thanks 

• ANSWER:
  I don't know what to say exactly.

  I know that people who exercise reward themselves with a cookie, day at the spa, a meal at their favorite restaurant.....but...sex? That's very interesting.

  Are you the sexual tool in this approach to help your friend? I don't think this breaks any ethical rules, but it definitely could become complicated.
  I've never even thought about that, but it seems that his would work. Women want to be viewed as sexy from males, even more so by women who are trying to loose weight and have self esteem issues.

  If she says yes and obviously you're fine with it...then go ahead!

QUESTION:
Weight loss questions and plan?
If I start this diet tomorrow and end it in a month or two and will I/can I lose 10 to 15 pounds (5~7kg)? And, my last question, do you think I'd be getting everything my body needs? Should I take vitamins, eat a protein bar, and/or bump up the calories?

- walking 6 miles on saturday and sunday (I go about 4 mph)
- 1,000 skips on an unweighted jump rope each night
- eating 1000 to 1200 calories of fruits, veggies, lean meats (mainly tuna and chicken), and special K cereal (normal)
- basic stretches everyday
- no junk food, no soda (*cries* not even diet soda), nothing processed
- only drink water and tea (w/o any sugar, just plain ole' tea, not exactly green though, just tea)

Info/stats:
Age: 15
Weight: 122~5 pounds (different scales say different things)
Height: 5'4"
BMI: 21.6
BMR: 1400-ish
Trouble areas: Butt and hips (Exercises to help these areas are needed. Suggestions?)

NOTES:
* I made this diet so I would eat well, do exercises that I won't hate and not get bored and quit, no no need to menation getting bored with "such a limited selection of food".
* I'm a small framed woman/girl, and as of now I do little to no exercise, so I've heard 1000 calories is fine to consume, I'll bump it up to 1300-1500 calories (More?) once I get into my exercise regiment and keep it at 1000~1200 on non-exercising days.
*I do NOT, repeat, DO NOT want to go into this "starvation mode" thing I hear about, so please tell me if I will be going into it, so I can replan now!

* I know I'm normal weight. I know if I lose 10~15 pounds I'll be 110 to 105 pounds (which isn't really my goal, my goal is 107 (107 is still normal weight for 5"4' or another goal is when I look good and feel great). I'm aware of what I am doing and will stop if this diet makes me sick in any way, shape or form.

Thank you to everyone who gives a useful answer. : )

• ANSWER:
  Sounds to me like you have done your research and that sounds like an aggressive yet sensible way to lose weight. As for if you are or are not going to lose 10 or 15lbs in a certain amount of time, well, that's not possible to say I would suggest you aim to lower your percentage fat rather than your weight as it will give you a better indication of how well your regime is working. You are not substantially overweight enough to be able to measure by weight. Go for it! I get the feeling you will achieve your goals!

QUESTION:
A bit overweight? I want to lose some weight, thanks?
You see I'm kind of normal on the top of my body but once you get to my hips and lower I'm really fat, my legs seem to be as fat as a 150kg women's and I'm only 15years old. My mom says I'm seriously fat, then how do i loose that weight? Please tell me? And the weight on my legs and no medicine, diets etc. Can you plan a weight loss exercise program or something for me and I'm 169cm tall. and 67kg, most of the weight is from my legs.

• ANSWER:
  detox is the best way to loose excess fat from ur body for ever
  These new habits help you keep the bloat off and lose more weight.
  It’s well known that today’s secret of most men and women for successful weight loss and maintenance is the Medifast
  weight loss program.The first and best way to burn fat is to modify your current diet. There are three simple ways
  you can begin to modify: reduce calories, reduce sodium, and reduce fat. For example, by substituting a glass of
  water for a carbonated beverage, you can cut approximately 150 calories or more, depending on how much is consumed.
  Even if it were fruit juice instead of water, you would still reduce calories by approximately 50 - 100..
  what causes these unwanted gains in weight and bodyfat? There are three possible reasons this can happen:
  (1) Eat late at night (2) Exceed your normal caloric intake (3) Lack of exercise or physical activity.
  best way to speed up the metabolism is by increasing meal frequency. Instead of eating 2 - 3
  meals per day, try eating 4 - 5 small meals per day, or 3 meals and 2 healthy snack meals.

  http://www.medifastdetox.blogspot.com

QUESTION:
need advice about my diet during pregnancy?
What kind of diet (not weight loss diet) would be best for a pregnant woman with severe morning sickness? I have lost 20 pounds in 3 months and am 14 weeks pregnant. I mostly have trouble eating breakfast, so I need a meal plan not including breakfast. I usually eat one to two meals a day and its commonly a turkey and cheese sandwich and either yogurt or fruit. I am afraid my baby isn't getting enough nutrients because I haven't been able to take me prenatal vitamins and keep them down. What should I be eating each day? A 7 day meal plan would be great. Nothing heavy on the stomach please..

• ANSWER:
  Some lunch ideas, grilled salmon veg and noodles soup with pasta(weird, but tasty) with wholemeale bread , bannana sandwiches make a nice light luch if your quesy. Other lunched can be grilled chicken with new potatoes and salad. yougurts are a great snack. Anougther easy quick luch is weatabix with strawberrys and milk.

  Evening meal ideas Rice with prawns and stirfry veg.Ham and cheese toasties(also a good lunch) Tofu plenty of veg with a nice sauce. Stuffed pitta bread: You can stuff with salad and beef, or whatever you fancy, Turkey is a good meal idea but try and include potatoes and veg. Spinniach is really good for you also as ity contains iron. Even a nice very mild home made curry, for somereason this helps my even sickness.

  Hope this is of some help

QUESTION:
Is 1200 calories too few for my weight loss regimen?
I've started a new diet, and originally was planning to hover at around 1000 calories, but I read somewhere that 1200 was the minimum necessary for the average woman to function normally. I need to lose a lot of weight, so I figured the less calories I eat, the better, but I want to be smart about it.

I've been exercising more - taking the stairs instead of the elevator (I live on the fifth floor, and most of my classes are on the third or fourth floors of their buildings), and a few light things in the morning like crunches and weights. I'm planning to start doing two mile power walks in the mornings, too.

My typical diet already supplements the "healthy" alternative - I don't drink sodas, I only drink skim milk, I only eat 12 grain or wheat breads, and the like. My primary problem is that I eat a lot more than I should, and eat way too many snacks and sweets.

Basically, should I be eating closer to 1500 calories, or is 1200 okay?

• ANSWER:
  What everyone above me said is correct. The reason they say to eat from 1200 - 1500 calories a day as a bare minimum is that if you eat under this ammount your body will behave as it is starving and it will slow it's metabolism down in order to save itself from dying. When your betabolism is slowed down your body will burn off calories at a much slower rate.

  Thats why if you want to lose weight and burn calories you will have to eat over 1200 - 1500 calories a day so that your body doesn't go into starvation mode and slow down it's metabolism.

QUESTION:
Any body know about wight loss retreats? 10 points!?
I was looking for a weight loss retreat!!
Hopefully you can help. Here's what I am looking for:
1. can stay for maybe a month without cost threw the roof
2. Women/ youngish oriented (Not needed)
3. Maybe say a plan you can set up to work& get to stay
4. Teaches cooking according to something like the South Beach Diet plan, or Zone.

Thanks for your help!

• ANSWER:
  Start in your kitchen.

  You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). Keep your fat percentage high. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

  If you starve yourself, your body will freak out and will want to store every ounce in case it doesn't get nourished again. You need to give it adequate nourishment so it doesn't slow your metabolism down to adjust for lower calories.

  Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

  High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels.

  Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!

QUESTION:
Serious weight loss question?
First off, I do not want to hear "diet and exercise are the only ways....etc etc.." Im a biology major and Im not stupid, Im not asing for a miracle weight loss pill.

I am currently trying to lose weight and as the first step I bought a Wii. (I dont live close to any gyms and get easily bored with the same workout dvd things over and over again and since its in the 90s and up in the summer here going outside and walking is not even an option. I got the My Fitness Coach thing for the Wii as well as Wii sports that came with it and have started those workouts doing anywhere from 30-60 minute workouts 5 days a week with rest days in between. I also have started eating soo much healthier than I used to (being just out of college). I eat a lot of fruits and veggies, oatmeal, cottage cheese, low fat snacks like reduced fat wheat thins, etc. I do not eat alot of protein (I hate cooking meat for myself) so I do plan on getting a protein shake mix or something to supplement that, as well as a fiber supplement, like benefiber. My main problem is I feel as if I have a slow metabolism and that I dont have enough energy, Im only 22, I should have tons of energy but due to stress from previous relationships, family problems and school problems Ive gotten to the point where I am constantly lazy and have no desire to do alot, and the fact that there is nothing to do around the house (another reason for getting the Wii).

What is a good weight loss supplement, not something that is supposed to make you skinny just from taking it, I know those are all fakes, but just something that will actually boost energy and reduce my wanting to eat when Im bored. Is the Slimquick a good one for women? I really just need something to go along with all the healthy changes Ive made so I can keep it up and so I wont stop working out just because of no energy to do so. Thanks to anyone who has a serious answer!! Other answers will be flagged.

• ANSWER:
  Try Transitions™ CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
  http://www.marketamerica.com/lcbeauty/product-2267/transitions-cla-conjugated-linoleic_acid.htm#

  Transitions CLA is caffeine free and contains natural ingredients that can help redistribute fat to fat burning muscle tissue to assist in promoting lean muscle mass and decreasing the amount of fat stored in your body. CLA has also been shown to enhance fat breakdown (lipolysis) within the muscle tissue and create more lean muscle.

  Primary Benefits are:

  •Its weight lost effects are enhanced with exercise

  •Helps reduce overall body fat

  •Decreases the amount of fat stored in your body

  •Assists in promoting lean muscle mass

  •Enhances lean body mass

  •Helps reduce the percentage of body fat while preserving muscle tissue

  •Promotes body fat loss while preserving muscle tissue

  •Targets stubborn belly fat

  •Promotes the utilization of body fat as fuel

  •CLA contains natural ingredients that can redistribute fat to fat-burning muscle tissue

  ***** Please note CLA only works its best if you do exercise regularly. *****

  If your concern is to increase energy & boost up metabolism:

  I would recommend
  Isotonix® Advanced B-Complex
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  Primary Benefits*:

  •Helps decrease stress and improve mood
  •Helps maintain healthy levels of serotonin
  •Increases energy
  •Deficiencies in Folic Acid, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 or Biotin may result in feelings of fatigue
  •Involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

  •Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid facilitate steps required for cell division
  •Vitamin B5 is involved in the Krebs cycle of energy production and is needed to make the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. B5 is also essential in producing, transporting, and releasing energy from fats
  •Vitamin B6 is essential for amino acid metabolism
  •Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and Biotin participate in different aspects of energy production
  •Promotes normal red blood cell formation
  •B-vitamins are essential for many key functions in the body
  •Involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
  •Meets need for B-vitamins in a vegetarian diet
  •Necessary for proper functioning of the nervous system, bone marrow and intestinal tract (B-vitamin deficiencies appear in these tissues first)
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  •Promotes normal cognitive performance

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  Primary Benefits*:

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  •Supports normal cell cycle and cell integrity
  •Helps maintain cardiovascular health
  •Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
  •Supports immune functions
  •Promotes cognitive health
  •Helps improve mental focus
  •Helps improve memory
  •Promotes healthy blood sugar levels
  •Supports weight control
  •Promotes prostate health
  •Promotes normal regulation of enzymes and hormones

  I would only recommend Isotonix line of supplements when available because:

  1st, Isotonix is the only isotonic form of supplements in the market that provides superior absorption rate that pill form cannot beat. In order to form pills, filling, addictive needs to be added, these are waste to our body and increase digestion time.

  In additions, no matter if we drink, eat or take pills, everything need to be broken down into isotonic solution in our stomach first before our body can absorb. Stomach is very high acidic, thus most of the nutrients are destroyed in our stomach before reaching small intestine for absorption. So with pill form, you are looking for absorption rate of about 10 to 40% depending on our body's digestion ability and the ingredients to form the pills. Please keep in mind that human's digestion ability decease by age.

  With Isotonix line, since it's in isotonic form by adding certain amount of water to one capful of powder (it tastes great too!), vitamin won't stay in stomach and will go to intestine within 5 minutes so you are looking for absorption rate of 90% and higher, higher absorption rate even compare to IV injection.

  No filling or binding are added to the Isotonix line so you are guarantee to have best potency for the vitamin you take.

  Yes you can buy vitamin for less than 10 bucks, but if it doesn't help to adjust the issues, you are wasting your money no matter how small amount. With Isotonix, it's high absorption and high potency for the body, thus making every penny worth it.

QUESTION:
Did you set a weight loss goal for your wedding and are you succeeding?
When I set my wedding date in May for October, I set a goal to lose 10 lbs. I thought 5 months would be more than enough time to lose that much weight, however I have only lost 1 lb. and it's already August. I am at what is considered a healthy weight (5'7 and 140 lbs.) but I want to slim down some more. We are going to Hawaii for our Honeymoon and I don't want to look overweight in my bathing suit.

Over the past year and a half, I lost 23 lbs. by using my treadmill 2-3 days a week and I started drinking diet drinks and cut my portion sizes. I think the problem is that I have reached my plateau and need to "up the anti" by running more times a week (at least 5). The problem is that I am so tired when I get home from work that it's easy to talk myself out of going on the treadmill. The stress of wedding planning has also made me more tired. I just don't get that I so badly want to lose weight but that I'm not doing the work it takes. I am usually the type to meet or exceed my goals, so I don't get what the problem is. I've seen other women with the same problem. Did you / do you have a weight loss goal and are you succeeding? Is so, how?

• ANSWER:
  I'm at the same place as you. I have 8lbs left to reach my goal. But I've plateaued. These last 8 pounds are going to be a real pain in the butt to shed.

  I too am exhausted when I get home from work, and often back out of my planned exercise. But even when I jog my 5 miles and run my sprints it's not helping much anymore. Luckily I currently look good, so if I walk down the isle at this weight, I'll be okay with it. But it's frustrating to be so near the goal I'd set, but not reaching it.

  I will tell you one thing I've found that is motivating: When my fiance wants to exercise too. On days when I come home tired, if my fiance says he wants to join me on my jog I always go anyways. But if I come home tired and the FI says he's skipping, I'm way more likely to plop down on the sofa with him!

QUESTION:
Genetics really dictates weight loss success?
My friend Dina always complains about being overweight said that not all women have the body type to become slim (shes not talking size zero, shes talking at least a size six). She explained that every woman has a different body type which dictates how much weight they can lose.

To me that doesn't sound ridiculous. Yeah, I know that the female body comes in all shapes and fat gets stored differently in all women, but to say that depending on a woman's body types depends on how slim she can get down to sounds ridiculous. In my opinion, she is just too lazy to work the excess body weight off. It takes dedication and diet to reach any ideal size. I know this because I have a good friend who was pretty big when we were growing up. She still has a very curvy body, but now the sista is rockin' a size two.

Dina told me her genetic make up does not enable her to reach a size to. But, she is 5'2 and only about 30lbs overweight... plus all her sisters and her mother are really slim themselves. I think my friend is very insecure around us girls. She constantly pokes reference to my body size; insisting that I'm unhealthy and I should gain a few lbs.

When I invite her to come chill with us, she always asks what we plan to do for the day. If I respond that we're going shopping, she turns us down and lies that she has made plans elsewhere. If only she knew that we don't give a damn about how she looks. She our friend regardless. She is a rad person to be around.

Even if she is correct, in her case I don't think its impossible.

• ANSWER:
  Sounds like Dina is using the excuse to justify why she feels she cannot succeed in losing weight.
  I don't suggest you encourage her to lose weight unless she tells you that she is working on losing weight because she might interpret that as you confirming the way she feels. Perhaps compliment her. Tell her she looks pretty the way she looks in her clothes. That might boost her self-esteem allowing her to feel more comfortable around you.

QUESTION:
I need a serious wait loss and dieting plan?
I'm 13 and my thighs are bigger than every picture in google images.

number 1. I can't get a good diet because my stupid dad keeps buying snacks and says "wtf?!?! your hungry?!?! but I just bought 2 bags of friggen doritos!!!" ugh... I tell him to get something friggen healthy and he buys 2 bananas, and plus we only go shopping once a month and eat frozen shit every day!!! is there a clean way to lose weight by only eating a certain order of foods? number 2. I can't get 30 mins of excersize because I wont go jogging outside because I live in Arizona and don't want to be shot or abducted. I don't want to do a bunch of squats etc. because I keep getting a feeling it dose not work. ( please don't link me to a website because i'm 13 years old and I don't apply to 40 yr old women.) If you have a plan for the best and only thin(s) to eat and some specific plan of excersizes I can do at home... than great! and answer this.

also, can lifely stress make you gain weight? because I feel that it's the cause for all my problems my dad needs to be hung.

• ANSWER:
  I find that drinking water helps a lot in shedding weight. It isn't so much the water but the lack of sugar that's in drinks that does it.
  I also walk whenever I can. Walking is very good for losing weight, so is eating less,.. Try it.

QUESTION:
How to exercise for weight loss on a VERY busy schedule?
I'm about to go back to college after graduating two years ago and I'm planning to keep my full time job.

I've been trying very hard to turn my eating habits around. I'm highly aware that if I want to lose weight, I MUST have a healthy diet and retain healthy eating habits.

I work behind a desk for 40 hours every week and it hasn't been very conducive for weight loss. I'm used to being on my feet and constantly moving. To be perfectly honest, sitting down all day makes me more exhausted than being on my feet, and it makes my back and knees ache, so when I get off I have a hard time finding the motivation to get up and exercise.

I'm aware I need to exercise 3-5 days every week.

Now, here comes my real question. I need realistic exercise ideas/routines I can do on a seriously busy schedule.

Once classes kick in this is what I have to work with:

MONDAY
I have a 45 minute drive to class.
Class lasts from 8AM-4:30PM with a 30 minute lunch break.
I have a 20 minute drive to work.
Work from 5PM-10PM.
I have a 25 minute drive home.

TUESDAY
I have a 45 minute drive to class.
Class lasts from 8AM-3:30PM with a 30 minute break.
I have a 20 minute drive to work.
Work lasts from 4PM-10PM.
I have a 25 minute drive home.

WEDNESDAY
I have a 45 minute drive to class.
Class lasts from 8AM-4:30PM with a 30 minute break.
I have a 20 minute drive to work.
Work lasts from 5PM-10PM.
I have a 25 minute drive home.

THURSDAY
I have a 45 minute drive to class.
Class lasts from 8AM-3:30PM with a 30 minute break.
I have a 20 minute drive to work.
Work lasts from 4PM-10PM.
I have a 25 minute drive home.

FRIDAY
I have a 25 minute drive to work.
Work lasts from 8AM-6:15PM with a 15 minute break.
I have a 25 minute drive home.

SATURDAY
I will be working a side job, hours depending on when I'm needed. Possibly working from 8AM-9PM.

SUNDAY
I have a 25 minute drive to work.
Work lasts from 8AM-4:15PM with a 15 minute break.
I have a 25 minute drive home.

This is on top of showering, sleeping, caring for my pets, cleaning my house and occasionally (ha) speaking to/seeing my family.

It's an extremely busy schedule (and I'm already aware I'm not going to be getting the ideal amount of sleep, but, presently I don't really have any other option).

I already park on the back row of the parking lot at work and make a point to make the walk in and out brisk. My dog typically gets 20-30 minute walks daily. I've got my diet under control.

Anyone out there have any exercise tips for a young, busy woman?

• ANSWER:
  Doing an effective whole body conditioning and weight loss workout
  can be done entirely at home without any fancy equipment. A couple of
  dumbbells is all you will need. (Even if you don't have dumbbells
  there is usually something lying around the house that is heavy enough
  to substitute in for them).
  Here is a list of 20 exercises you can do right in your own home for
  a great whole body conditioning and fat loss workout.

  Exercises:

  Group 1:

  Bodyweight Squats
  Bulgarian Split Squats
  Y-Squats
  Prisoner Squat
  Reverse Lunge
  Step Ups
  One Leg "Get Ups"

  Group 2:

  Push Ups
  Push Up and Point
  Mountain Climbers
  Decline Push Ups
  Push Ups/Stick Ups
  Step Up and Press
  Squat and Press

  Group 3:

  Plank
  Side Plank
  Curl and Press
  One Arm Rows
  Bird Dogs
  One Leg Deadlifts

  Pick one exercise from each group and do them all back to back for a
  mini circuit of 3 exercises. Do each exercise for a timed interval of
  10 seconds for a total of 30 seconds per mini circuit.
  As you get better at them work up to doing each exercise for 20
  seconds for a total of 60 seconds per mini circuit.
  Take 30-60 seconds rest between mini circuits.
  For beginners do a total of 3 mini circuits to start. Working up to 4
  or 5 as you get better at them.
  Once you're ready to move to the next level add a second mini circuit
  by choose 3 different exercises (one from each grouping). Do your
  second mini circuit with the same time of work to rest ratio as your
  fist.
  If you feel you are already at an advanced level you can add one or
  two more mini circuits up to a total of 4 mini circuits. These 20
  exercises are just an example of what is possible, there are dozens
  more that would work in this mini circuit style, you can incorporate
  any exercise that you like into these mini circuits. This style of
  workout is a great complete whole body conditioning and fat loss
  program you can do right at home in under 45 minutes.

QUESTION:
effectiveness of these weight loss / energy pills?
looking for people who have either taken these or are within the medical field.

i'm currently on synthroid and my thyroid levels have evened out with little improvement on my symptoms. i went to gnc yesterday to get hair/skin/nails vitamins (the synthroid was claimed to be damaging to the aforementioned and i've definitely recognized a real decline in all three) and decided to ask about force factor. i heard while it's advertised as a muscle builder, it doesn't actually build muscle but rather burns fat. their workers claimed they never heard of it to do such and brought me this: http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3959234#pr-header-3959234 'oxyelite pro'. they mentioned other coworkers had extreme weight loss and energy results with it personally and from people who'd tried the free samples (which they didn't have anymore). the person helping me mentioned that she took these: http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4190908#pr-header-4190908 "woman's ultra mega active" and said the weight loss and energy weren't as intense, but still occurred and it was a healthier mix. the only person who really posted that they had weight loss on these claimed they're (according to reviews) taking these, another diet pill, and going to the gym 5x weekly so i wonder what these would do without that. although i do go to a gym at least weekly and don't eat all too horribly but am not currently on a strict diet. i went with the latter for now and took all 7 pills in the pack this morning (which is a really annoying process as opposed to just one a day in the "oxyelite". while my stomach recently (past 6 months, since being on synthroid) has become weaker and acid reflux symptoms aren't uncommon for myself, i haven't encountered any of the stomach issues other's mentioned in the reviews yet, but i don't have any fantastic amount of energy, either. neither of the two claim there's adverse affects with thyroid conditions nor did my endocrinologist mention i couldn't take something prior when i asked during my last appointment. i'm wondering if anyone's taken either of the two or has advise on the situation. i am looking for energy and weight loss. i'm also prone to anxiety problems but surprisingly have never experienced any from caffeine or diet pills before. uninterested in obvious answers such as diet and exercise, i'm aware of the concept. more so medical or personal advice on first hand results or what might work best for me personally with the listed information. i plan on continuing these for at least a week or two before making a decision as gnc claimed even if the product was depleted completely, it's still refundable if it doesn't work.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Super Weight Gain After Baby, Trying To Loose Weight.?
My daughter is now 16 almost 17 months. I was a week away from 18 years old when she was born, before I became pregnant I weighed between 165-175 lbs, I am 5'10". I gave birth at about 245 lbs, after the baby I got down to 220 pretty fast. But a year and some months later I am maxed out at 260 lbs. So a couple days ago I started the slim fast liquid diet and I've lost about 8 lbs so far. Its is pretty easy during the day when I'm a work, I work at a Law Office and stay pretty busy. But when I get home its torture. It is a 6 week jump start diet, after the 6 weeks I plan on joining weight watchers to maintain and continue to loose weight.

Anyways, for women who have had any weight loss success after a huge weight gain, what kind of diet did you use, how did it go, how much did you loose, etc? I am really anxious about loosing weight now that the swimming season is once again upon us.

• ANSWER:
  I got my Dr to prescribe me the lowest dose of Phentermine last month. I've lost a little over 10 lbs so far. It makes me feel like crap though. You can only take it for a short amount of time. It works by supressing your appetite. You are basically never hungry. I have to force myself to eat fruits and veggies sometimes because I know I need the nutrition.

QUESTION:
Weight loss after pregnancy?
I am currently 7 months and a week pregnant due on June 30th (like most women will probably go early). I was 135 pounds and 5'8" to start out with and went to the gym 3 days a week and was in great shape before. Now obviously I understand my body is changing as I am growing my own little person but I am wondering what an ideal timeframe is to lose the weight after. I am hoping to be able to wear a bikini by August 26th as I have a vacation planned.

This will allow me exactly 56 days from my due date (unless I go sooner) to lose about 35 pounds which is the usual gain. I am told I am all belly and gained about 24 pounds so far.

I will obviously be walking and getting as much exercise as I can within reason from my doctor but will be changing my diet drastically to eating things like protein shakes, chicken, salmon, steamed veggies and so forth.

Will I be able to lose it in that timeframe? Any advice?
I will be breastfeeding for 1 month if my breast implants allow.

• ANSWER:
  Well, I can only give you my own experience. I gained 60 pounds with the pregnancy but lost 40 in the first three weeks. I was retaining TONS of water! I breastfed (for 9 months) which helped a great deal I believe. It took another month to lose that last 20 pounds to get back to my prepregnancy weight.

  Now...if you gain 35 per se, you will automatically lose ABOUT 10-12 from the birth alone. You will continue to lose a lot of your pregnancy weight with your blood supply going back to normal, your uterus shrinking and your retained water being flushed from your system. That probably leaves you with about 12 pounds of 'fat' to lose. With your athletic shape and proper diet, you should not have any problem losing 6 pounds of fat over that 2 month period of time.

  AND...if you don't lose every stinkin' pound, you'll be pretty darn close. Good luck and congrats on the baby!!!

  P.S. If you breastfeed for 2 months you will burns THOUSANDS of extra calories! If you're able, think about it....plus it's good for your baby too!

QUESTION:
Best diet and exercise plan for muscle building and fat loss?
Hi, I'm 28, Female, 5'3, 123-125 lbs. I am a runner, I train and run in two 1/2 marathons per year. With all this running I cannot seem to cut the fat off my body. I am hungry all the time when I am running and seem to crave sugar and junk, i never gain weight but i never lose it either. I am inspired by women that are very fit and lean. I do NOT want giant, and very pronounced muscles. I want to look fit, toned and sexy. My weight lifting consists of boy-pushups 2 sets of 20, and crunches-leg lifts-plank. Could someone help me get started on diet and an excersize plan or point me in the direction of a great site to visit? Supplements?
Thank You

• ANSWER:
  Your described body measurements give me the impression that you're actually quite alluring already and it would be a shame and a crime if anyone kicked you out of bed based on what you're telling us.

  The only advice I'd give you is to get more disciplined with cutting out the junk and sweets immediately after intense exercise. Just don't eat it. You've already demonstrated that you've got the exercise goals within your grasp...just expand it to your food intake.

  Another thing; you didn't really describe in sufficient detail your exercise regimen. You said you trained for two half-marathons in a year, but that leaves a large amount of time not accounted for. Are you running regularly? How much?

  Cross training by bicycling can also benefit you. 2-2 and a half hours of intense bicycling can burn almost as many calories as running, depending on your average running speed.

QUESTION:
Dieting Tips for Women with PCOS?
PCOS makes me CRAVE carbs, the one thing that I should definitely not be eating a lot of. It's very frustrating to say the least. I can say that, once diagnosed, I found it much easier to deal with the unexplained weight gain because I had something concrete to focus on. And there are many support systems out there to help me. The one I've found the most helpful is http://pcos.insulitelabs.com -- they offer a comprehensive plan for weight loss. They also provide support blogs on the topic. This one is particularly helpful: http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/index.php/?cat=12

Does anyone else have tips for PCOS diets?

• ANSWER:
  Some other women with PCOS that I've talked to have also said that they found taking Glucophage was of help to them in the treatment of their PCOS. I also have found that drinking a lot of water can help with weight loss.

  Another site that I've gone to before for information about PCOS and they also have online boards at the site and also groups for the e-mail is at: http://www.pcosupport.org (they have an elist to help those that are trying to lose weight as well)

QUESTION:
Could someone give me a good weight-loss diet plan?
I am a young teenager, but I am severely overweight and almost obese. I weight 80 kilos and all I want is to be skinnier. I am currently a US size 12 and I am aiming to be a size 6 ASAP. I am looking for a effective diet plan, which contains product available in Poland.

Thank you and please help me,

xoxo, <3

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Weight loss for teenagers?
If a teenager wanted to lose weight, what workout/diet plan would you recommend for her?

Personally I want to lose 15 pounds. I exercise 1 hour a day, sometimes more, with strength training and cardio.

What would be the best diet? Is it best to watch portion sizes, count calories, or eat impeccably healthy?

Thanks and no ads.

• ANSWER:
  You may have no extra weight to lose, dear- just a thought. Muscle weighs more than fat, and if you are working out to the extend you say you are, you probably don't have much to lost. Unless you also eat like an elephant, and eat a lot of high calorie things. The best diet is a sensible balanced one. As long as you are a teenager, you are still growing. You grow inside and out, so it's not always visible. Calorie restrictions are not a good idea, as it limits the amount of building material you have available to do the work of building you and doing repairs. The best diet is one that provides a good balance of things, with no particular food being bad or off limits. The FDA site has a lot of really good information about what a teen diet should be like, to help you make the wise choices. In the end, it does come down to calories though. If you eat more calories than you expend over several days time, you gain weight. If you eat fewer calories, you lose. It's not the intake of any one day that tilts the scale, it's a matter of several days or a week that are most important. So it's an average dailly intake of calories that you look at, using a week's worth of calorie intake to get the average. Portion size would play into the calorie counting, obviously. While there aren't any bad foods, there are most definitely foods you should eat less of, less often than others. Your diet should be heavy on the whole grains, fruits and veggies, and light on fats and sugars. Obviously, you want to avoid much in the empty calorie category, like soda- but then again, a soda every so often isn't going to kill you either. Offset a high fat, high calorie meal with a low fat, low calorie meal. It's a matter of balance, really. A little of what you crave and a lot of what is good for you. The key is moderation, not excess and not deprivation. Check out the FDA site, and go from there.

QUESTION:
diet for weight loss ?
I'm a teenager planning on going on a 15 week weight loss plan trying to lost 2 pounds a week. I'm going to burn 500 daily and then eat 500 less--so that would be only eating 1000 calories. how should i eat? i know generally not to eat any white bread or pasta and sweets and chips but i want to know detailed how i should eat.

peace.

• ANSWER:
  I, understand the need for the salt and sugar and carbs. I, believe when you first start out ...this is my suggestion. You, should not first of all go cold turkey. You will then crave the things you want and overeat something else. Please, know bread is not bad. I love Subway, McDonalds and etc. Dunkin Donuts just came out with a breakfast sandwich that is on a flatbread with vegggies and eggwhites..EXCELLENT..only 300 calories. You do not have too crash diet and then give up because you want to lose weight quickly and then gain it back or more. Accountability, and Forgiveness are found at the local weight watcher meeting. I love it!! You do not even have to go but cutting back by 1000 calories, per day, is going to slow your metabolism down and you will loose your muscle not fat. 1200, calories is even low but works for me. I never had a weight problem until my 50's. My sister did and lost 100 pounds. You do need to exercise to burn, but remember whether it is a Hershey bar or a cobb salad..they both have fat and calories. Weight Watchers is the best tool to guide you along your program. Talk to one of their people, as when you drop down too fast, then losing more makes it more difficult. I also believe in fasting once a week for 2 meals not the whole day. If you choose weight watchers and walk you will be monitored for eating to less or too much and the same with exercise. Remember, I know people that run, lift weights and eat way beyond their portions and snack...no weight loss. Calories, is what bottom line counts. Water, is the only thing that has no calories. However, you need to drink water..add a lemon in ho or cold...., and if you drink latte's and milkshakes.. that all has to go. The coffee creamers at restaurants are 2 points which is a lot of The fat burning will happen when you start and progress. Two pounds a week is good with 3 meals and a snack. 1200 calories a day or 18-22 points weight watchers..I know I am 5'5inches. I wish you all the best and you will do it. Once you reach your goal you will...weigh yourself every day in the morning, as do NOT go by clothes, as my 9's fit ...but snug in my thighs as I have gained 10 pounds..but they still fit. CALORIES...total answer! You go girl..You can do it!! DO NOT STARVE!!! Walk, Count your intake and buy some new clothes at a nice consignment stores to get you motivated and a goal to fit in the size smaller. Consignment, as will be too small to wear that size month after month of losing. 5 pounds for 7 months is 35 pounds...You will be healthier and a 135 pound girl. When you arrive at that weight...you can continue and before you know it... you will have changed your outlook on life and know that you have the will and the way to never gain the weight back which as important, as losing it. I will be thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers. Remember, I am in my 50's and I can lose weight but at a slower rate as my metabolism dropped. However, nonsense to people who say it's over when you hit a certain age. YOU WILL DO IT...You are a teenager and the magazines at the grocery counter with movie stars have personal cooks, trainers and are disiplined through coaches. When they get hungry they can have someone whip up a 1200 calorie day meal plan. They also can say get me a turkey sandwich, pronto!! We, ordinary people have to cook, choose and decide the meal plan for the day...BASE...your whole life ahead to enjoy food in moderation and on some days it may not be. Just get up and start again!!

QUESTION:
Weight Loss?
Im a teenager and Im not over weight but it wouldnt hurt to lose a little. What is the healthiest way to lose weight? How many calories should i consume a day? I usually eat from 800 to 1000 calories a day. Here is my diet plan:
*Breakfast: 1/2 cup no sugar cereal, 1 cup skim milk, 1 small apple
*Lunch: 2 small apples

*Dinner: 1 Cup rice, 1 cup vegetables, 1 serving of meat- all low fat and nothing fried, no oil, (only salt and seasoning, meat is broiled)
*1 Cup of tea with 1 teaspoon sugar (3 times a week not every day)
*1 small fruit before bed

*I do excercise 1/2 and hour a day (Playstation 2 dance mat, or I jogging 3 miles, depends on day)

Is this healthy. What can I do with my diet to lose weight faster? I dont want to do Jenny Creg or whatever. I thing those diets are fake.
OK. Thanks for your answers. Really appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  Looking for a healthy weight loss program? Of course you are! Millions of people in the United States alone are looking for a healthy weight loss program to help them lose unwanted fat and get much better looking bodies in the meantime. But how do you separate the amazing programs from the "not so amazing" (to put it lightly) programs that are out today?In my opinion the best place to do that is to ask someone who knows a lot about health. That person should practice healthy livingweight loss programs are hard to find, unless you know the right places to look. Fortunately for you, I've given some tips for you and pointed out the best product that help you loss weight. I hope this helps.. I am sure you will be losing your weight soon.

QUESTION:
Does anyone know a diet plan for teenager or that's easy to follow?
I'm so frustrated cause I want to start a diet to loose weight and I've been searching around and what i find is simply more blah blah on diets or this crazy recipes that must be done with tons of condiments and stuff that I don't have or don't eat, specially in school so I would really like to hear from some of you guys and your experiences with weight loss and some diets that have worked for you.

• ANSWER:
  School meals tend to be made with a lot of preservatives and fillers to be cheaper. For that reason, when I was in high school, if I needed to lose weight, I would exercise first thing in the morning (starting with cardio and moving to weights) and only eat vegetarian meals for lunch. Take your salad dressing on the side and dip your bites in the dressing to get light dressing. Finally, avoid snacking, but if you have to snack, eat raw foods, like apples or oranges, since they taste best and are the most filling. For dinner, it is fine to eat a full meal with grains, meats, and fats, but be sure your serving for each meal is the size of your fist.

  There's no such thing as an easy diet. Any "easy" diet (Slim Fast, hCG, Atkins) will not last and will cause you to gain weight twice as fast.

QUESTION:
Weight loss tips for teenager?
Im a boys, about 5'7", and i way 176 pounds. I want to be about 140-150. Right now im cutting all liquids out of my diet except for water and ive cut out sweets and junkfood. I go jogging about 3 times a week and when i go i jog 4 miles and that usaully takes me about a half hour. Ive started to eat smaller meals also. Will i lose weight on a plan like this or are there more things i need to do.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Is this a good weight loss plan for me??
I am going to do a week of a diet plan from "the diet for teenagers only". I am a 14 yr old girl weighing in around 165 and i'm 5'8". I want to lose about 35 pounds in 3-5months and I will also go to the gym for an hour three times a week and lift and then the other days I'll run 1-3miles on my tredmill. Is this a good weight loss plan? Is this a good weight loss book? Will this book and the plan help me lose a lot of the weight? How long roughly do u think it will take roughly to lose this weight? How many pounds do u think I'll lose a week? Does this book have a good plan? Please answer and if u could, right kinda a long answer because I need ur input so I feel more reassured..hopefully. Thank you so much

• ANSWER:
  You may think right now about looking good involves COMPLETELY with the scale... but let me tell you that's the exact opposite. You could skip a meal, weigh yourself, and see that you've dropped 2-3 lbs. That's muscle and water weight (NOT FAT). Measure your body parts that you want to lose weight from (belly, thighs, arms). Use that to record everything. Maybe 3-4 times a week weigh yourself, but don't make it a complete continuous thing. The workout plan seems like it'll work. Eat between 1,500-1,700 calories a day and drink tons of water and make sure you get your vitamins, fiber and calcium. ALSO, stop eating AT LEAST 3 hrs. before bed. You'll definitely see a difference.
  Best of luck =)

QUESTION:
Weight Loss for a teenager?
So i want to start a diet and exercise routine! And I have no idea where to begin. Can you please give me some ideas? Food plan,exercise plans,etc. I am 16. And I weigh 180 and Im 5'6.

• ANSWER:
  hey
  I'm sixteen too and have been losing weight for a wedding where I'm a bridesmaid
  what I have been doing is for breakfast I have either fruit salad with a little bit of yoghurt or one small piece of whole grain toast with NO butter

  For lunch I have sliced raw carrot and celery with tzaziki or hummus or a salad with chicken for protein

  and then for dinner I have either a piece of grilled chicken or fish with vegies and salad
  or a weight watchers meal, but you have to be careful because some of them have a lot of calories

  and then you need to exercise!
  I go to the gym every morning and do 10mins on the bike for warm up
  then 45 mins on the treadmill running for 5 mins at least three times during
  and then weights for 10 mins

  hope this has helped

  (p.s on saturday I have one "bad" meal, for example I might have a slice of pizza for dinner with my friends)

QUESTION:
help with Weight loss?
Alright well i just started going to gym like 2 weeks ago, and i havent made any progress, it seems like am like the same like before. I keep going back and forth on weight/how i look in the mirror. And Ive been running a mile everyday/doing weights. I'm 15 and 6'3 and i weight 220 avg. I'm getting tired of being chubby, life fucking sucks when you are. And I'm guessing what is doing this is my eating habit. I have had been cutting off on sweets and junk food but not 100% but its like regular... what a normal person would eat. But idk if its how often i eat or w.e it is, so if anyone know about a weight loss plan for someone like me let me know. or if their a is a diet pill a teenager can take without being destroyed by the inside.

• ANSWER:
  Just eat right, and make a simple everyday workout plan. How? Simple. Just make an easy workout plan for each weekday at the gym. WeekENDS are breaks.
  MY workout plan goes like this:
  Mondays-Legs (Running, stuff like that)
  Tuesdays-Biceps and triceps (Weights, machines at the gym, etc.)
  Wednesdays-I just take yoga classes at the gym that day
  Thursdays-Sports (Basketball, Swimming, etc. You can do these at the gym)
  Friday- Abs
  Saturday- BREAK
  Sunday-BREAK

  ^^ That's just MY workout plan. Feel free to come up with your own! Also, while you are exercising, Make sure to get lots of water. And down push yourself beyond your limit. That can lead to tearing muscles, so then you can't exercise. Make sure you eat healthy. Eat fruits and veggies! Cut down on ALL junk food.Eat whole meals. Eat whole wheat bread. Eat brown rice. Then you will lose weight in no time!

  Hope I helped!

  -I'm Here

QUESTION:
I am at a rut right now in my weight loss!!!! Any help please?!?
I know when attempting weight loss there are necessary rules one must follow like limit your intake of carbs and sugar, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, make sure you get enough protein, exercise so you burn more calories than you consume in one day. This maybe easy to follow for some people but i am having EXTREME problems with this.

1. My main problems is the intake of carbs and reduction or cancellation of sweets in my diet. I'm still a teenager so this is very difficult to follow especially if you have other siblings and your whole family could care less about your goal of being healthier in fact they'd try to stop you! well of course i mean me. Not only that but its really hard to limit carbs when your food supply is made of say 60% unhealthy carbs! and i can't continuously ask my parents to go shopping every week to get me fresh veggies or whole grains when i need them. On top of that we don't have much money right now so to save money when food shopping my mom always buys the cheap and easy white bread and simple spaghetti huge bags of rice microwavable waffles the generic frozen pizzas and sugar induced cereals. She tends to also buy food right after work so we never get a say so in what we want. once again on top of THAT im half Hispanic and even though we don't live in my moms country anymore she still cooks like we do. by that i mean rice in almost every meal or something fried, not that i eat anything fried blah! but the rice is hard to resist when she prances with it around on a platter, rarely does she involve any fruit or fresh veggies into the party as her favorite dish is rice beans and chicken. not to mention its hard to go all ancestral i your diet when we live in modern America and one is surrounded by fried greasy fatty sugary carb filled eats and if one does manage to revert to the natural way of fuel it surely tastes bland and boring. How do i overcome this for my own health????

By the way Sunday is my chance to change this cause we're going grocery shopping. Can anyone please give me a list of healthy foods fruits and veggies to buy to get me on the right track???

2. What fruits and veggies do you advise i eat? im not really asking what will help me lose weight, im asking what will get me healthy cause i plan to stick with this diet of fruits veggies water and so on. not on the quick path to one time success but on the journey to prosperous longevity! Sounds cheesy...

3. How much protein should i eat if intend to lose weight while simultaneously toning up? Specifically what kind of protein such as fish or whatever else has protein.

4. When they say burn more than you eat if i plan to it 1217 tomorrow do i have to really burn more than 1217 calories?! if that's the case then whats with all that crap about 30 minutes of exercise a day will help you stay healthy! not that i do 30 minutes or intend to do that minimal amount and expect results from it. I really don't want anyone saying join weight watchers cause im a teenager and don't have a job let alone support from anyone so that would be out of the question.

my intention is to lose 14 or 16 or 20 pounds, whatever weight i look best at but i need a plan that i can follow for the rest of my life.

• ANSWER:
  You have the perfect attitude to adopt a healthy eating lifestyle and be lean and healthy for life (most people lack this and will always be overweight and unhealthy). It's not going to be easy in your household though, because when you eat bad foods (sugar, white flour products and processed foods) you get cravings for more bad foods (due to the huge insulin spikes they cause which gives you low blood sugar). When you eat 5 healthy balanced (complex carbs, protein and good fats)meals a day, those meals will trickle glucose (blood sugar) into your system and you won't get low blood sugar, therefore you won't get cravings for crappy foods (quick sugar fix). Healthy food doesn't have to taste bland. Oatmeal tastes great if you add fruit, no sugar added syrup, cinnamon, diet yogurt and skim milk. Oatmeal is one of the best fat burning foods out there (as long as you don't shovel the sugar on it). Instead of sour cream on baked potatoes, I whip up 1% cottage cheese with green onion, garlic and spices and it tastes better than sour cream and now you are eating very low fat protein instead of a ton of saturated (bad) fat. You seem to be good at finding the right information, so just eat like bodybuilders eat (they have it down to a science on what foods are healthy, fat burning and muscle building). When you eat right and exercise you will be amazed how fast your body will burn off any extra fat (I lost 45 lbs in 4 months and added muscle, so I probably lost 60 lbs of fat and now I'm ripped) and you will feel GREAT all the time. I did this while having one cheat day a week where I eat what ever and don't worry it won't hurt your progress, it will actually help because when you are on a calorie deficit diet your metabolism will want to slow down and by overeating a bit one day a week it will kick it back into high gear.

  You don't have to burn all the calories you eat with exercise, because all your body functions (heat, digestion, pumping blood...) burn most of your calories. A 200 lbs person needs 2000 (10 x body weight in lbs) calories just to be alive (no exercise).

  I could right a book here, but all the info you will ever need can be found for free at "Scoobys home bodybuilding". That guy really knows his stuff and he has a wealth of knowledge on his site from nutrition to working out.

  Just do the best you can while at home and get serious when you move out in a few years.

QUESTION:
Teenager needs help losing weight?
I am only 13 years old and I am 50 lbs over weight. I want and need to lose weight and gain mussle in my arms and legs and maybe get some off my stomach and get a lil bit of abbs. So is there any weight loss plans or diets or training that would work for me?

• ANSWER:
  Dont do diets. Just dont. Listen to me. DONT!

  OK well before ANYTHING, the key is to excersize. You should get at least 60 minutes a day. Go to the gym with your parents and ask the people who work there.

  Eat right. No more junk. Basically, follow the food pyramid and eat more fruits than you should.

  Go to quixtar.com and browse the Nutrilite Vitamins. I have like all the varieties and theyre really good for you along with Perfect Water. The water is very pricey but very good for you and definately try the vitamins.

QUESTION:
Can someone give me Weight loss advice?
I have tried many weight loss plans before but the two conclusions that I have came to is.

1) you either have to starve your self or work out 16hrs a day to lose weight.

2) losing weight is damn near impossible.

I need to lose weight not just to look good naked lol but to feel good. I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I was raised on a TRUE BLUE southern diet. Fried EVERYTHING! I bet when I was a kid my cal intake was well over 3000 a day. Anyway since I have moved out on my own and plan and prepair my own meals. ( i have been on my own for 8yrs now) I rarely have grease in the house to even be used. I bake fries and not fry them. I donot eat more than one fast food meal a week and I use olive oil to sautaee when I plan on using oil. I ALWAYS have fresh veggies ( carrots and celery) around the house for snacking and yogurt too. I always keep apples and grapes in the house as well. However since I do have a husband I also keep the Not so good for you snacks around too. But I have dramatically changed the way I eat from all greasy and fried foods as a child and teenager to what I consider a healthier version but since I have been on my own I have gained 60lbs. and 30 of those 60 have been since my last daughter was born 14months ago. I weight 242 when I gave birth to her and I weighted 225 before getting pregnant and now I weight 275 I am so dam aggravateded because I do watch what I eat and I get at least two hrs of exerciseze a day when I am chasing my daughter around out side. I do not know what to do and as far as my DR goes I hate having a Fat doctor because she is not as willing to "help" she tested my Metabolismsm and all that good stuff and everything was normal but that was as far as she went. So anyone that can help with any advice please give it. I do tea but to one gallon of tea there is one cup of sugar so its not very sweet.

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QUESTION:
Weight loss! I really need help!?
I am a teenager and a little overweight. My vacations are going on now,and I need to become leaner in 2 months time. I am going for an inch loss program at VLCC,but I dont think its enough. I want to lose oodles of weight. Please suggest a good workout plan and diet tips so that I can lose a good amount of weight within 2 months and have a leaner body.....
Thank you!

• ANSWER:
  Glad to Help! Well theres no easy way out unfortunately so the remedy for this is to do lots of cardio everyday. It would be prominent to run 3 to 5 miles everday if possible and you will slim down in no time. Just remember to change your pace from jog to run to sprint to fast walk. And as for the diet, you have to eat 4 times a day! From Morning to Mid-Morning, Lunch to Dinner. This technique is often called grazing, which is to eat small portions of some sort of complex carbohydrates (such as grains or bread/noodles/pasta), some sort of vegetable (avoid fruit due to sugar), some sort of protein( peanut butter, meat) and number one drink nothing but water. This plan should be followed everyday if manageable and remember its okay to splurge every now and then! Just remember to keep your portions small and all food should be eaten every meal time. Hope this helps!

QUESTION:
What are some weight loss tips that help YOU?
I'm 14 years old, and I used to be 157lbs, at 5' 5". Now I am 5' 6" and 145lbs. I did a simple workout of 30 minutes of cardio running on the elliptical (?) machine. I lost 17 lbs, and went down to 140, but I stopped working out for three months and gained 4-5 lbs. Then just 2 months ago I started P90X, and went down to 140 lbs again. Then my mom made me switch to Power 90, and I gained 1 lbs.

(Now, I'm like 145lbs)

I lost a ton of weight just running, but had a hard time committing to that, since I am a teenager, go to school, and am in the process of writing a novel in hopes to publish it. I am in no way an athlete and I hate sports, thus I do none. Do not make a comment on how a 14 year old shouldn't have to workout, but I do need to. I have Scoliosis and use the European brace which is a series of elastic bands that wrap around the body to pull on different muscles to fix the curvatures and twisting of the spinal column. My doctor wanted me to lose weight so the brace could work more efficiently. So I did.
I felt great when I did the P90X workouts, but they were sooo long. I didn't have that kind of time. Now that it's summer, I guess I do, but I now use that time to write my novel. I was on a the diet plan that went along with P90X, but being a teenager, I always felt hungry, that the diet didn't give me enough options. Most of the time we don't have the right foods in the house that I need. I now can't go above 146 lbs, so technically I permanently lost 10 lbs. Thing is, the brace squeezes the middle of my stomach, so I get really skinny in my very middle, but I get this pouch around my belly button. I lose weight in my upper body, build muscle in my forearms and calves, but I have never lost inches off my thigh and pouch. I mostly need to lose inches, but I do need to lose weight also. When I lose another 5-10 lbs for good, I want to tone up! I poke my stomach, FEEL the abs 1/2" to 1" under my skin, but I SEE nothing! No abs, nothing! I really want to tone up and lose INCHES.

What are some weight loss tips or guidelines that you follow that help you a LOT. Particularly if you do the P90X program, that'd be great. I think I'm supposed to eat at least 1600 calories a day to lose weight....
PLEASE, any help would be appreciated. But, please write things that have helped YOU. Not the people on TV, or what the Internet says, unless it helped YOU.
My father has been unemployed for 2+ yrs now. Nothing pricey.
Do not comment if you are only going to send me to a website telling me to purchase any items, that does not help me.
Would any of you have tips for my P90X program? I was doing well, but I had to cut each session short. I might do P90X again, but I don't know.

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QUESTION:
Help with a weight loss program?
I want to lose weight healthily by exercising and eating right and I was wondering if this would work?
Sorry it's so long.

I'm 95kg, 164cm tall, a teenager and a size 16 in Australia. I know it's bad and I want to do something about it. I have quite a large bone structure so I know I'll never be a size 8 but I just want to be healthy (around size 12 would be great 10 if I can). I want my legs not to rub and my tummy to be flatter so I want to lose fat. I'm going on a healthy diet of mostly protein and vegetables (85%). I also have an exercise plan.

Week 1: everyday 2km - walk 1 pole, run 1
Week 2: 5x 4 km- run 1 pole, walk 1.
2x 2km walk
Week 3: 4km -2km run 2 pole, walk 1. 2km run 1 pole, walk 1.
5x 15 min deep stretching after the 4km
Week 4: 5x 4km- run 2 poles, walk 1
5x 15 min deep stretching
5x strength training (15 min)
2x 2km walk
Week 5: same as week 4
Week 6: same as week 4 except 20 mins strength training

When I say pole I mean the electricity poles as intervals eg. walk 1, run 2.

I wanted to know that if I stick to this and continue on with a similar exercise plan would I be a size 12-14 by New-Year's and swimsuit season (it's summer). And do you have any good advice or suggestions to maximise the fat loss? Thanks for your help.

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QUESTION:
A teen diet?
I'm 13 and I'm about 15lbs over weight.You could never look at me or my stomach and tell that I'm 15lbs over weight.I only have 7 more day of school left and then I'll be heading over to the hikgh school for the 9th grade. By the time that I come back to school I want to have lost at least 12lbs over the summer. If you're here to say that if no one can tell that you are over weight and you don't look over weight or teens don't need to lose weight you'll grow out of it then you don't need to lose weight then please leave right now and don't answer my question because I need some real help. So can anybody tell me of a website that will give me a free diet for teenagers because I would love to come back to school and be looked a by people and they can say "wow you look really good". When I go back to school I really don't anyone to be able to recognize me. And please don't give me any of you own made up weight loss plans I need something that takes 2 1/2 month and that is efficient.thanks

• ANSWER:
  im sry i rly dont no but i jst wanted 2 say that im going in2 9th grade 2!!
  woohoooooooo
  yeah ok random jst wanted 2 tell ya hehe! (:
  lata,
  ~*gracie*

QUESTION:
Is this is a god Weight loss Plan?
Now I am a young teenager who really wants to lose weight. Now I am not going to starve myself or anything like that and it's not just an "awkward phase" or anything of the matter. So basically My diet would be like cereal for breakfast, a PB&J on whole wheat or a vegetable soup for lunch, then dinner would be either a vegetable soup, or anything healthy around the house although I may occasionally splurge a bit. So then my exercise would be a 30 or 45 minute intense cardio workout from the Nike Workout Program, a Abs and Stomach Yoga Session, and running on the treadmill for 20min - 1hour. So I wanna lose about 30 pounds by 7 months or by summer. So any help would be appreciated and I wanna know if this plan will work. Also I feel very guilt when I splurge and was wondering how to go about this. Please help!! Thanxs!!

• ANSWER:
  How about you go running around the block every day? Or at least walk it.
  That would do it if you really want.
  You will lose weight if you eat less calories than you consume.
  Also for a normal (non drastic) diet that works you might want to see:
  http://www.bestinternetfind.solutionsarticles.com/Lose-Weight

QUESTION:
I want a healthy diet, but not to lose weight?
I want to eat healthy, because I feel a lot better and more energized after doing so. I do not need to lose weight, so I don't want a weight-loss plan. What I am asking for is some ideas to put me into a routine of eating healthy foods. Such as: certain foods you might recommend, stuff that seems healthy--but really isn't, or whatever else you feel I should know.
I am also a teenager which limits the authority I have other what I can, and cannot buy.

Well, thanks in advance
NOT trying to lose weight.

• ANSWER:
  eat lots of fruit. i cant say enough what grapefruit and apples and bananas do, but those are awesome ways to start. make smoothies! =) also, ive found that peanut butter does a great job in maintaining weight as well as giving you lots of good protein and vitamin E. also, drink lots of water, and perhaps take a multi-vitamin. i take one-a-day, and it seems to help regulate my eating habits.

QUESTION:
Weight Loss Plan for Me?
Hello, I am about 5'3 and 17. I weight 132 last time i checked. My weight is mostly in my thighs and butt, so thats the target I want to loose weight in and tone up. I know you can't just target one area but if I could, thats the part I would. I eat pretty healthy I would say. My diet consists of cereal in the morning, school lunches (which are supposed to be healthy), and then usually pasta or meat for dinner. I can't really do that 5 meal a day plan because I have school and teachers don't let you eat during class. I wouldn't mind bringing my lunch but it has to be something quick and easy to make, so any ideas? I exercise, but not much. Probably about 3 times a week for about 25 minutes (running). Please, when answering, keep in mine I am a teenager who cannot cook and doesn't have access to a gym or that much time for that matter (homework). Any help would be great . I want to loose about 15-20 lbs in 3 months. I know, not healthy, but whatever. I really want it gone by the summer .

• ANSWER:
  wow same here trying to do the same....
  but yea eat fruits or something inbetween each meal and that exercise
  dnt eat junk food...and drink a lot of water

  get back at me if they tell you something okay =]

QUESTION:
What is some good feedback on my weight loss plan?
I am only a teenager guy, but I am 5'6-5'7 and weigh 180 lbs. I started to go to the gym and really haven't changed my diet that much. I actually have a little bit of muscles but I have been going to the YMCA for a few months, I work hard there and I don't see any progress. My doctor said I need to lose weight so what I do at the gym is go there for an hour and do 50% cardio and 50% weight lifting. I so a lot of the tred mill but I'm starting to think the elliptical is better. So I need more progress. Any suggestions? do I need to drink more water, eat less and go to the gym, or anything else would really help me as a future adult.

• ANSWER:
  Keep up the weight lifting. Building muscle should be a primary goal. I'd switch up your workouts so you don't mix cardio and weight lifting. Go 5x/week, do weight lifting with barbells for 3 of those days and cardio for the other two. You'd get better results by dumping the tredmill and the elliptical and do a more crossfit-type of cardio workout. Things like 5 assisted pull-ups, 10 pushups, 15 squats, repeat and do as many rounds of that as you can in 20 minutes. It's short and very effective.

QUESTION:
i have some questions regarding weight loss?
im trying to lose alot of weight..
im very over weight for my age..height and well everything..
im a teenager..
and im 170 cm or about 5'6" or 5'7"
and im like 240 pounds..
its very sad..

i want to lose weight really bad..
and i dont know how..
i take swimming lessons right now..
so that should help a little..

im korean..so i rlly dnt want to be on a diet that involves too much american foods..
and i know i know..
starving is bad..
so i dnt do that.
and i dont eat anything greasy at all..
i hate fast foods..
i rlly stay with my rice..haha

and i wanted to know if some1 culd help me lsoe weight..
im thinking about a yr or 2..to lose all the unwanted and unneeded weight and fat.

so is there any exercises that burns alot of fat but that isnt too hard?
and any easy to do routines that i can just do in my room??
and im planning to walk about 30 min to an hour everyday..
but with this weather..TT_TT

and i have one of those big exercise ball things..
and a yoga mat..
so within what i have and what i can do please help me lose weight and get healthy..
ok..
maybe i ddnt mention this..
but im like under 15..
and i dont have any money to buy alot of things or any excerising things.
also who has time to measure everything they eat?
i mean ya ya weight loss is about patients but my mom makes rice and food and we eat.
end.

so i dnt think she'll rlly like me gettin all in the food and measuring it..
lol

and im not in for pills or nything bcuz my insides arent that good..
so i cnt hav ny diet pills..natural or not..

and i asked for simple exercises that i can do in my room..
i prefer maybe a 5-15 min routine in the morning and about a 30min routine and night..or less..
that i can do everyday..
ok you know what
yaya you probably copied and pasted that from some site
im FREAKIN KOREAN
there rlly isnt any food from there that greasy like fast food here in the us
and when i try 2 be a on a diet like an American my stomach hurts, i throw up and i end up being at a hospital bcuz the food that yall eat dnt fit my body
and not everyone has enough money to buy an exercise machine.
and im effin 13!!!
how am i suppose to earn money??
we dont do chores at our house
and calorie journal
they dont even show the calorie for the food we eat!
and do you think my mom would like me measuring everything i eat rite in her face?
and there isnt a way that plain rice and veggies can get anymore healthier
and if you want to help you should help me with what i can actually do and not tell me to go out and spend money on a exercise money with money tha ti dnt have

• ANSWER:
  EDIT: Wow. You're being very unresonable. If you're going to be that way then I'm not going to help you. If you aren't going to put some effort into this (like you don't want to save up for an excersize machine or you are too lazy to keep a calorie journal or even ask your mom to make healthier food) then it's not going to be easy. >:( Other people on here and myself have taken the time to help you, but you are just shooting down all of our ideas. My answer is REALLY long, it's full of useful tips, there must be SOMETHING relevant to you in it!
  If you're not going to put effort into what you eat, than you're not going to get anywhere. Diet is as much important as excersize, and if you won't even try to improve than what's the point?

  Ok this is a really