I'd like to lose some weight this year, advice please?

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This year I'd like to lose about 65lbs by April. Is that possible? I don't want to harm myself. Also what are some good ways to work out? Most of my weight is around my face, arms, tummy, and theighs. All advice is welcome :-) suggestions too. And any advice on how to keep being motivated will also be helpful too. :) also at the moment I weigh 205 and I'd like to weigh 140. I love myself but I want to start living better since I'm almost 22. I don't want to just keep gaining weight as I get older. Since it gets harder to lose it as you get older; I want to nip it the butt now. :)

aamy811 · Accepted Answer

Well you only lose 1 to 2lbs a week by eating and exercising healthy. So adjust your goals upon that.
But losing weight is extremely simple. Exercise at least three times a week for an hour and eat balanced meals. A proper plate should consist of 1/2 veggies or fruit, 1/4 complex carb (such as brown rice, quinoa or wheat bread, etc), and your protein should be the size of your palm. For exercise I think weight lifting is most effective (don't worry about getting bulky, women lack the necessary hormones to get muscles like men), I think it's more effective because it burns calories long, and build lean muscle which burns calories by just existing. If you want bigger muscles (example, larger butt or arms) then do heavy weighted exercises with low reps (low weight high rep) and if you want smaller leaner muscle do low weights high rep (this basically toned preexisting muscle. And add about 20mins of cardio of your choice. This is what I find most affective but great at home workouts like blogilates or tone it up on YouTube are great and free.
Staying motivated us hard, but I suggest making a vision board. It sound stupid but it works (mine has a picture if my setting or before body and next to it are a bunch of pictures of my dream body) seeing how far I had come or was going really set the tone of my day and reminded me what I was working for. I also keep one picture of my dream body on the fridge so that it reminds me to make smart choices about what I'm eating.
Also remember eating healthy starts at the grocery store. If you don't buy it you won't eat it. I won't drive 2 miles in the cold at night to get cookies but I will walk to the pantry, so definetly remember what you NEED while your in the grocery store and ignore why you want.
If you have an question just ask because I probably forgot something

nemer26 · Accepted Answer

It took me 8 months to lose 40lbs. You have to stay focused. I made sure to do about 30 minutes on the treadmill 4 days a week. Started walking at a low incline and worked up to a power walk at a higher incline. Also I make healthier choices in food (still indulge occasionally). Stopped drinking soda and mostly just water. Over the summer I would walk about 2.5 miles and at work, I take my 15 and walk to our garage and do the stairs. You can do it, maybe not 65lbs in that short time frame, but don't let that disappoint you. My fitness pal is a great app that let's you know how many calories you should be taking in.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The general, lack of person-specific 'rule' is to gain/lose 1-2 pounds per week. So you're talking roughly 16 weeks, 16 * 2 = 32... which is HALF of your goal weight. Again, this is just a general rule. But even assuming that you could possibly lose a little more per week safely for your body type, level of exercise, and diet/exercise... that's still getting out of that 1-2 pound/week range and a long stretch away from your 65 lbs. goal.

You have to understand that fitness, body building, and the many other forms/purposes of exercise are a medium- and long-term commitment and change. I'm sure you see the people that start becoming concerned about their body 3 weeks before Spring Break? Perhaps you might be one of them, since SB is in April? lol But yeah, those are the people that should've been working on their "beach body" back in the fall and winter. Your body doesn't change very quickly, it takes time to create a new "norm" for your body to adjust to, and it takes time for your body to change gears and adapt to a new stimulus. Lastly, you have to give your body gradual time to lose or gain weight because if you change too quickly, it could impact your health and your body will just shift back to it's baseline anyway.

So yeah, you should adjust your goals a little bit for a 4-month period to something more along the lines of ~30 pounds over the course of 16 weeks.

meatballs21 · Accepted Answer

1. Stop eating so much shit. Start calorie counting with an app or something. Note that I said *so much* - I had pizza and chicken bites for lunch on my way to the gym.

2. Start exercising. Cardio is what burns fat, thought doing weight training is also good, not least of all because more muscles burn more energy.

You can lose a pound a week with reasonable effort, or you can go all out (and I am talking hours and hours of cardio) and lose more, but that's not really a good or safe idea.

Good you're dealing with it sooner rather than later - but I'm over ten years older than you and was losing over a pound a week easily during the summer.

ScruffyNerfHerder · Answer

Well, the simple answer is diet and exercise--but, I'm guessing you want more than that :)

So, first, exercise.

Where you aren't in the best condition, you want to start off slow. For cardio, you'll want to do brisk walks. Don't try to do mountain climbers, don't try to go running. Just brisk walks. Do it first thing in the morning, on any empty stomach, and just walk fast for about 30min, and over a few weeks, gradually work your way up to an hour.

You'll want to start doing weight-lifting/resistance exercises. Start with light weight, or even just learn the motions without using weights at all--your joints and supporting muscles are going to be weak, and you don't want to risk injury. Plus, you need to learn how to do the exercises correctly before adding weight--when exercising, using proper form is THE most important thing. (your hormones are different than a man's, so don't worry that you'll look like a man if you lift weights, you won't, lol).

Now, diet

You want to find out what your BMR is, then you will want to consume fewer calories per day than your BMR. Drink A LOT of water--you should be peeing clear at all times, other than when you first wake up. Water helps burn away fat, so stay hydrated. (note: you lose fat over the entire body at the same time, not in specific places, so exercising only your arms, for example, will NOT eliminate fat just from your arms).

It may be worth trying intermittent fasting--but definitely speak to a doctor before trying it, because if you have diabetes or other type of health problems where regular food consumption is important, it could cause problems. But if not, then intermittent fasting is great.

So, quick recap
1) Walk for 30min-1hr per day, first thing in the morning, empty stomach.
2) Learn exercises, with no weight/light weight
3) Consume less calories per day than your BMR (about 300 less, give or take)
4) Drink a LOT of water
5) Try intermittent fasting.

And be patient ;)

GamingMouse · Answer

IF you want to lose weight then eat more vegetables and exercise at least 1 h a day. And don't be like  Also have patience.

JustinCaseUDontKnow · Answer

I loss 38 + lbs since last year this time, i just recommend
eating small meals, don't fast cause that's bad to do
i highly recommend a walking program cause that's better for you
i loss 18 lbs in 4 months..

Anonymous · Answer

As a person who has lost close to 100 pounds, my best advice is to keep motivated. Losing 65 pounds in 4 months is not healthy. Realistically it will take about 8-12 months if you do it the healthy way. Don't starve yourself eat at a deficit from your bmr. Do cardio exercises, walking is great for beginners.

goretcki · Answer

Depends on how you want to lose weight. Run, jump rope, dance, weightlifting, calisthenics, yoga

Anonymous · Answer

I lost 60 pounds in a year and it was apparently unhealthy so 65 pound by April is probably not healthy if you do manage to do it. But if you want to lose weight eat less and exercise more there's no secret to it :)

Error_204 · Answer

It is not likely safe to lose 65 pounds in that time frame.

Tokana · Answer

caloric deficit aka eat less A friend of mine lost 90lbs in 7 months because of it, no exercise.

Anonymous · Answer

Bad idea... you will destroy your skin and cause organ damage.

Your_boss · Answer

Stop eating processed foods!!

Marstalk · Answer

Adjust your diet and use weights.

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