How can I get to a size 8, I'm size 10 at the moment. Want to lose weight?

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I'm size 10. I know its not huge, but I feel more weight on my stomach and thigh areas, not so much on waist. 
It goes to bum and thighs. Most guys like it , but I don't want this extra weight. I've put on more weight then usual. As I'm about 9st as had a bad break up. 
An had a breakdown. So takeaways, chocolate, lots of beer etc as I was comfort eating and trying to forget my worries. Summers near here in england. Well its spring already. I feel huge :/
Also I was chosen to model in london. Couldn't do it at the time two years back as I couldn't afford portfolio. Now I've had an email about doing that kind of work but I can't until I tone up :( it sucks. 
Anyway do I have to eat nasty foods to lose weight? Lol.

WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise. Start walking or jogging on most days, and drink LOTS of water. Sometimes its not so much what you eat as what you DRINK. Beer, soda, sugary juices (usually tart ones like lemonade, cranberry juice, etc)--forget they exist. Also, get your metabolism running at its optimal clip by eating smaller meals and snacks more often. Always eat breakfast to get it burning early, then continue to feed it every couple hours or so with healthy food choices. Avoid sandwiches and wraps in favor of salads. The salads don't have to be boring either, get them with chicken or whatever, just avoid stuff with cheese and cream-based dressings, stick to vinaigrettes or just straight oil and vinegar. Also, cut sugar out as much as you can. Those are empty calories and they wreak havoc on your metabolism. I put on some weight last year due to being to busy with work to go to the gym and at the same time eating poorly while on the road for work. Before I even stepped foot back in the gym I just started eating the way I just described, and I lost ten pounds simply by not eating recklessly. Add the gym on and you'll see good results! Also, don't starve yourself, just eat smart. Starving yourself is counterproductive to your metabolism and your body will respond by storing your caloric intake as fat, since its thinking it doesn't know when the next meal is coming. If you stay nourished, your body will burn calories much more efficiently. Good luck!

John83 · Accepted Answer

To lose a pound, you'll need to create a calorie deficit of 3,500 (or 7,716 per kg). The way you do that can be either diet or exercise but preferably a combination of both. If you try losing wait only by consuming less calories, your body will work against you by finding ways to get by on fewer calories. It's an evolutionary trait to delay dying from starvation since our ancestors had a harder time finding enough food. Also, muscle burns more calories when you are at rest than fat.

The best approach is a combination of eating healthier and cardio exercise (anywhere from 3-6 times a week) to create a deficit. Add lifting weights at least a few times a week to tone muscles and let them do some of the work for you while you're at rest and make the results longer-lasting.

sdorito · Accepted Answer

It's not necessary to completely change your lifestyle, and "nasty foods" aren't going to help. I'm an active, healthy person but trust me, I slipped up a lot trying to get where I am now. Start by increasing the amount of healthy foods, like fruits and veggies. You don't need to completely cut out fats and sugars. But it's about moderation. Soon enough you'll find yourself enjoying eating healthier. As for exercise, I would start by walking or running. You could do this at a gym, or just around your neighborhood. As you get more comfortable with that, you can increase that, and start doing more varying exercises - like weight lifting, squats, pushups, etc. Good luck!

meibay313 · Accepted Answer

I was size 2->6->8->6->4 so.. I know how you feel right now.. but instead of having intense working out in short term, set the time like 6 months or a yr. and then work on your eating habbits, what I did was cut down whatever I used to eat in half (whatever they were).

Also, cutting all junk food or meaty food is hard, so I had my favourite "food" on every Saturday night haha LOL one heavy dinner won't affect on your weight :)
I walked a lot, never used my car.. just walk and just try to eat more protein (tofu/chicken breast/soy milk...) than carb (white rice, bread...etc).

BritneyPershika · Answer

Girl this is what I did. I lost 17 pounds in one month, no joke it was crazy. I didn't think it would work, but I decided to buy Herbalife because everyone says it works..and it really did. All you have to do is drink it when you wake up and eat something healthy with it. It comes with 4 different pills (for the advanced kit) and you take one of each pill 3 times a day with a meal. It's kind of a hassle but if you didn't want to do that, I'm off Herbalife and still losing weight because I don't drink soda, I only eat vegetables, fruit, grains, salmon, and things like that. I also eat a lot of protein because not only does it build muscle but it also makes your hair grow too! And I go to the gym 5 times a week, sometimes more, and I'm still continuing to lose weight, just not as fast as when I was on Herbalife. Good luck! :)

Eiffelgirl21 · Answer

cut out soda and cut out bread
don't eat as much fast food
and try to eat fruits for breakfast
drink lots of water
get out and do things to make you happy>>it helps
and if you want to lose weight quick, don't eat after 4PM. It really works. But, you will also gain the weight back once you start eating again after 4PM.

Kris85 · Answer

Cut out all junk food and processed food and limit your carb intake. No white breads or pastas. No pop/sodas even diet. Drink only water and make sure you exersice at least three to five times a week for 30 mins. Try not to snack before bed either. Drink protein shakes as protein is a good aid in losing weight. One a day. I drink mine in the morning for breakfast or after a workout.

sweatgirl · Answer

if you are serious hire a trainer even if he/she trains you just 2-3 three times. also check with health coverage, but you maybe able to see a nutritionist who can help you out. YouTube also has great workout videos for beginners to advanced programs. keep a food and exercise journal.

NoblesseOblige · Answer

Girls don't have much muscle to lose, so just eat less and your body will use fat for fuel.

legalboxers · Answer

exercise and cut out carbs

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