How To Lose Those Extra 5 Pounds

[VeryTerry3]

My sister started working out and eating healthier a few months back. She been making a lot of progress, but is still having trouble losing those last few extra pounds. So I gave me some tips on how to get them off and keep them off.

1. Portion control: Sides should be about the size of your palm and meats should be the size of your fist. You can eat as many vegetables as you want as long as they're not deep-fried.

2. Cut the fat: Avoiding fatty foods is a given, but also stay away from salad dressings. Try oil and vinegar instead.

3. Avoid temptations: If you love pizza or Buffalo wings keep your distance. You can eat some of your favorite foods in moderation, but others should be avoided all together.

4. Get more active: If you already exercise try taking the steps instead of the elevator, park farther away from your destination so you have to walk more.

5. WATER: Drink a lot (and I mean a lot) of water and avoid drinks with a lot of sugar. If you love drinking soda try switching to diet.

6. Eat smart: Some restaurants give you more than one portion on a plate. Box half of it before you start eating so you are not tempted to eat all of it.

7. More fruits: Fruits taste good and they're good for you.

8. Buy smaller plates: If you have big plates at home you'll be tempted to put more on them. Smaller plates make it look like you have more food on your plate, so you won't eat as much.

If you guys have any more tips on how to lose those extra pounds tell me in the comments.

[tysofly]

For me i abstain from processed foods (gluten products, junk food, candy) which is pretty much all the unhealthiest foods out there. I eat a lot of fruits/vegetables both in smoothie and normal form, fish and poultry meats, and nuts. I workout 6 days a week; weightlifting for 5, cardio for 1. I'm pretty much perpetually clean bulking until summer comes around. I'm 180 now with just over 10% body fat. And one of your tips is to cut the fat, whereas fats are crucial for having an effective metabolism. The types of fat you intake is what matters, such as nuts and avocado

[lumos]

Except that gluten isn't bad for you unless you have celiac disease.

[kittykatg]

Actually eating fats isn't bad as long as they are healthy fats and it's still less than your carb and even smaller compared to your protein intake. You actually need to eat some fats so your body knows to burn that and not your muscles.
Also lifting weights is much more beneficial to weight loss and looking good than cardio is. Has she been lifting weights because that will get her there?
My fiancé is a personal trainer outside of his regular job and all this advice is from him.

[lovingmonkey92]

I eat a lot of vegetables, chicken and I love to eat fruit as a snack and breakfast. I am starting Zumba Fitness and for no on I am eating less cheese, pasta and less sweets than I usually do. I am 125 lbs right now and I am planning on losing ten hopefully by either next month or so before summer.

[SirenDep]

Also, what you drink is important. Don't drink alcohol every day and when you do, prefer simple things, preferably wine or beer. The more complex or the heavier the alcohol, the more calories it contains. Avoid soft drinks and prefer fruits to juices

[Anonymous]

I cut my orations in half so if it's a cheese burger I'll eat half. I exersice everyday and drink plenty of water. I still eat candy but it's under 100 calories. I've lost 41 lbs.

[singlebee]

Good post... i am goonaa start following this... right away..

[GoldCobra]

Anyone else just click here for that first picture?

[miserybusiness]

I'll gladly take everybody's fat

[Slavanna]

For soap?

[inamorata]

Lol Slavana. xD

[coffeprince]

Portion control is truly important. Good post!

[Soren]

Thank you :) very sample and perfect :p

[MadKitty]

You forgot have sex

[Soren]

Not a good idea ! because after sex, usually u eat a lot ! :)

[ccthecurious]

Actually with sex you burn more calories than in an intense cardio, because sex is the best cardio! /excercise that combines everything and you work every muscle, read people read!

[MadKitty]

@ccthecurious yes more fun too

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the take!