What are some tips on body fat loss?

[XGoddessChildX]

My long term goal is definitely to get healthier and lose body fat. According to the body mass index, I'm "Obese". I'm about 60 lbs overweight. The things I want know are some more simple easy weight loss tips. Here is a list of things I already know: 1. Try to eat veggies with every meal. 2. Drink lots of water

3. Eat slowly ( it should take about 20-30 min to eat). 3. Watch Portion size. 4. Weight lift. I heard that weight lifting with aerobic exercise can really help with boosting your metabolism. Any other things that could help with changing my lifestyle to lose weight and be more healthier in general. Thanks

[Kripter]

One of the best ways to burn fat (I think only but I don't know lol) is through stressing your muscles; weight lifting, push ups, pull ups, those weird thick bands, etc etc. and eat less calories than you burn. When you tear your muscles and damage them with exercise, it takes roughly 2-3 days (if a semi heavy exercise I believe) to replenish them; and burning fat and calories to repair them.

SO. Cut out all of your junk food; fast food, candy bars, energy drinks, etc etc. Pick up a vegetarian (add meat to the meals if you like lol) , or health food cook book to look up tasty recipes. Exercise for at least an hour (full body) around two or three times a week (or four if you'd like but don't over do it) and take it one at a time. If you can't do an hour, start out with small exercises for twenty to thirty minutes and go as long as you can. :D

Lots of water, green teas, and coffee (straight black) are good in moderation and won't do much damage. Also vitamin water and sobe water (Personally I love them).

AAANNNND eat three or four small meals a day (breakfast fo' sho') like salads, tuna fish sammiches, etc etc. try to keep a 1300-1500 calorie diet at most; but you can eat quite a lot of fruits, feel full, and have only eaten 900-1000 calories.

Correct me if I'm wrong anyone. Works for me when I'm not too lazy to follow it. :D

GOOD LUCK! :D

[JesseRider23]

1. Eat 5-6 small meals per day. Example: Breakfast- small bowl of oatmeal, 2 eggs, fruit... Snack before lunch- almonds, carrots, and an apple.

2. Drink a lot of water. Green tea is great too and helps speed up your metabolism. I would highly recommend it!

3. Workout- cardio and weight training

- For cardio, gradually work your way up to HIIT, but start out with light jogging and try to progress each time (speed, distance, or both)

- For weight training, I would typically recommend one to stick to compound lifts but I think that you should focus on complexes. Here is a really good article on them: link

4. Stretch. Before weight training, look into dynamic stretching and after look into static stretching. Same thing before running...

5. ENJOY! I can't emphasize this enough.. If you don't like what you're doing you're not going to keep it up. Training is more of a lifestyle choice than a hobby.

Good luck and feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

[NMMan]

It basically comes down to a balanced regimen of healthy diet and regular cardiovascular exercise.