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

[Anonymous]

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. :)

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Also I say by April because of this event I have coming up then and I'd like to be a little more fit because I'll be doing a lot of running around and need a lot of energy. :)

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And if 65lbs is to much to soon what do you suggest? :)

[aamy811]

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

[Asker]

Thank you :) I will definitely ask if I have any questions.

[aamy811]

Oh I heard you where looking for diet plans. I suggest the blogilates meal plan (free and comes in vegan and vegetarian as swell as regular) or essena oniel set plan (also free)

[nemer26]

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.

[Asker]

Thank you I will check the app out and see about using my relatives treadmill :)

[Anonymous]

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.

[Asker]

I actually am going out of state on vacation there will be lots of running around and site seeing and some other things and I just wanted to be more fit and ready for it. I don't really "Do" SB. In fact I never have. I just decided that since its a new year I need some changes and with the vacation coming I figured nows the time to start. But I do see what you're saying. So thank you for your suggestion. :)

[meatballs21]

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.

[Asker]

Well I've never really worked out and I have heard it gets harder as you get older. Didn't know if it was true or not. And so it is okay to eat some junk food just not as much as I have been?

[meatballs21]

I'm in the best shape I've been since the start of university - potentially in my entire life, and I just turned 35. Two years ago I was coming out of the best part of a decade in the workforce sitting at an office all day and drinking too much at night. All that excess has been burned off.

Start small. I walked home (7km) once or twice a week. Then when this summer started I bought a bicycle and went to explore trails around the city. By the end of the summer I was riding over 50km every Saturday or Sunday. With the winter here I joined a gym. I did an hour of elliptical followed by a circuit of weight machines and free weights this afternoon - and had done that on Sunday, too. A year ago... I couldn't have managed this.

Don't give up on the junk - you allow yourself treats, you won't get mad cravings and it'll be easier to stick to your reduced calorie diet. I still love my beer and wings, I just don't have 'em as often.

[ScruffyNerfHerder]

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]

IF you want to lose weight then eat more vegetables and exercise at least 1 h a day. And don't be like www.quickmeme.com/.../...8c0f1c96ea014d4c50478.jpg
Also have patience.

[ShaeNielson]

If she just eats more vegetables, then she isn't going to lose any weight.. :)

[GamingMouse]

Well I'm not expert so I say only what I heard from others.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

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..

[goretcki]

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

[Asker]

Well I pictured myself eating better. Running. Weightlifting maybe. Just the 'normal' stuff I guess. I don't know what Calisthenics is.

[goretcki]

Bodyweight workouts. For running, look up couch to 5k. For weightlifting, look up starting strength. Do you just want to eat healthier, or do you wanna follow a diet?

[Asker]

I'd like to follow a diet. And I will look those up.

[goretcki]

Google effective diets and choose one.

[Anonymous]

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.

[Asker]

How much do you think I'd be able to lose healthily by April 10tg if I began Jan. 1st? And any tips for staying motivated? BMR?

[Opinion Owner]

I would say it's possible to lose 20-35 healthily. You need to find something to motivate you, a burning desire. Mine was to attract more girls. Bmr is how many calories you burn a day without extra physical activity. Look it up on Google and you can formulate your own bmr

[Asker]

I shall look it up. Thank you for your suggestion/advice :)

[Anonymous]

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]

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

[Asker]

How much weight would be safe to lose in this time frame? Any suggestions? :)

[Error_204]

2 lbs per week. 16.33 weeks.

[Asker]

So about 32lbs?

[Error_204]

About.

[ShaeNielson]

Well, it's really only like 21lbs a month. It can be done, and whitout harming yourself :)

[Error_204]

21 x 4 = 84? 65 / 16 = 4.065 lbs wk. Double safe limits.

[Tokana]

caloric deficit aka eat less

A friend of mine lost 90lbs in 7 months because of it, no exercise.

[Anonymous]

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

[Your_boss]

Stop eating processed foods!!

[Marstalk]

Adjust your diet and use weights.