How can I lose weight?

[Anonymous]

So I have been wanting to lose weight. About 50 pounds. But I am a little nervous. I don't know where to start off, what to do, and how to get motivated. So can someone, anyone give me tips on how to do it? And also, how was your journey losing weight, the good and the bad? I want to be prepared. Sorry for the many questions, but I really need help and tips.

[EPhantom]

Weight loss

1 month for ever 10 pounds (max 10 pounds) + 2-3 months. That is what I would expect, but it can take more or less time. You simply need to not give up.

Eat low fat, avoid high sugar foods, add muscular exercise in with some cardio.

You will lose some at first (fat and maybe water), gain some (muscle), then gradually lose more (fat loss and muscle gain)

Remember, muscle takes energy to simply exist, you want some muscle trust me.

I have the opposite problem, I cannot gain weight, muscle or fat :( and I want more of both.

For motivation... I suggest getting together with people that want to lose weight too or want to exercise with you. Don't let your exercising limitations keep you away from them, they WANT to be around you when you exercise, and they WANT to encourage you and see you achieve :)

[Asker]

Thanks, this helps :)

[EPhantom]

Remember, if you can only do a few crunches or pushups at a time, do them anyway. You don't need a set of 10 or any crap like that. Do what you can without hurting yourself, that is the last thing we want, but still keep trying, don't give up :).

If you can't do crunches or situps but want to,then do the opposite, lay on your back and lift your legs up by using your stomach muscles. You can also lift them up and move your feet in circles like you're riding an inverted bicycle to help with abs.

[Frunkiss]

Drastically cut back on the carbs. Eat lean meat and fast burning carbs like vegetables. Exercise frequently even if it is hard for you to get started. Just start doing something really easy until you grow to enjoy exercise. Get a healthy amount of sleep. Cut out soda and alcohol.

[pawan_jasoria]

control on your food and diet.

use stairs rather then life

excersice.

run. swim. aerobics.

[Anonymous]

Start off by fixing your diet. Take it upon yourself to learn of the foods you shouldn't be eating.