I am really trying to lose weight. Does anyone have any awesome tips?

[Passion1224]

Okay so here is my problem. So I have been trying to lose weight. But its been really difficult. I do cross fit and pretty much lift rx weights during workouts and now I am trying to add some cardio also. I have been trying to run 5 miles a day but made it so far to 2 miles (yay!!! without using my inhaler :) ). Last but not least I eat clean (no sweets, salt, bread, or milk) like veggies, chicken, fish, and sweet potato.

I don't know why its hard for me to lose weight. Especially around the belly area. My body looks great blew but above its just monstrous (looks like muscle and fat mushed together lol). Do you think that fat burners will help like hydroxycut or any other supplements?

Last thing I am 21 not obese just a little over weight. I weigh 145 pounds and am 5'2 in height. I hope someone can give me some awesome tips in losing fat/weight. Thank you so much for your time I really appreciate it.

[aamy811]

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

[Anonymous]

Try doing cardio in the morning before you eat breakfast- since you've not eaten the whole night your body will use up fat supplies.. Also try to eat dinner earlier, because your metabolism really slows down towards the evening and at night.. Yoga is also good for slimming down, it creates long and thin muscle (which is I'm guessing what you are wanting?) Running is probably the best of losing weight- I lost 3 kg (about 6.6 pounds) in 5 days from running 5-10km everyday... And apparently drinking lemon water in the morning is supposed to detoxify and help burn fat- but i didn't try that so I couldn't tell for sure! Portion sizes are key also, so eat smaller portions more regularly! Hope this helps:)

[Passion1224]

Anonymous above mentioned the lemon juice too (I will try). Okay awesome. Thank you so much :)

[Tokana]

If your sole purpose is to lose weight, the easiest method of doing so would be to be in a caloric deficit. aka eat less. Track what you're eating, weigh your food and track your calories. Adding cardio is a good, but its the more difficult method of losing weight.

The hardest part would be consistency, consistency, consistency... keep it up for at least 6 months.

[Passion1224]

Is there any websites or anything that helps with knowing how much you should eat in regards to measuring food? And again thank you ^_^.

[Tokana]

This website will tell you how much you need to maintain your current weight.

www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

note that 3500 calories equals to one pound of bodyweight. So if you were to lose 5 pounds per week you would have to cut 5*3500 = 17500 calories over the course of the week or (17500/7)= 2500 per day which is next to impossible but at least it'll give you an idea of what you need to do.

To track you caloric intake buy a weight scale, it shouldn't cost more than $30 then download the myfitness app on your phone, every time you eat or drink make you keep track of it. I know it sucks, trust me i hate it too, but it's well worth the effort when your start to see results. I've been doing this since April, and it works.

[Passion1224]

Thank you so much :D. You helped me a lot. I am going to revamp my diet tomorrow.

[Tokana]

Welcome

[cantsaylol]

How long have u been trying? This process will take time

In order to lose weight in the lower u need to lower body fat
Believe it or not, leg squats and other leg work outs
U need to exercise ur big muscles IE: abs, chest, back, especially legs

These areas will help reduce Body fat, and gain strength

[Passion1224]

I have been doing crossfit for almost a hear. And when I started i gained 30 lbs of muscle (i believe). I look big upper body wise because of the muscle. But there is fat there too. But lower body is really strong though :). Cardio just started last week. Been pushing harder ever since.

[Passion1224]

What ab and back/chest exercises are most beneficial?

[cantsaylol]

Non weights
Knee push ups and bridge poses,
Also dead hangs helps, u get in a pull up position and just hang as long as u could

Remember the more weights u use, the more rapid ur muscles will increase in size. What u should consider is not over exhausting ur muscles, "toning" even push ups.. If u over exhaust them, they will repair its self with a bigger size. When u work out, u get muscle fiber fractures.. This u want to avoid, this happens when u push ur muscles beyond its limits.

So everything u do, u would want to do it with light to no weights in high volumes and at a very slow pace.. To avoid the fiber tears,

PM me, I can give more advices,
I was overweight 245lbs @ 5'10 w/ 28%+ body fat.. I wasn't a 245 lbs football player, I was a 245lbs geek lol.. So it is possible to lose body fat at any size and age

[Drooogie4]

Smaller portions? Your diet and workout sounds great.
I'd say cut out soda, sugar, excess carbs, dairy.. But you are.. Soo..
Drink LOTS of water. That helped me.

[Passion1224]

Actually you know what I definitely need to work on the smaller portions ^_^. I always get confused on how much or what portion sizes are appropriate. Drinking water definitely need too (i haven't been drinking enough). Thank you so much.

[Drooogie4]

If you have a smart phone, download "my fitness pal".
It's a great calorie/nutrition tracker.
I love it

[Passion1224]

Sounds goods. Thank you.

[CHARismatic110]

Seems like you're on the right track. I changed my diet and starting working out 5 days a week. Really try to do equal parts cardio and lifting. There are many apps that help you track your calories and such.

The biggest thing is to stick with it! It doesn't happen overnight. I'm down 30lbs in the last year and that's being on/off. Don't get discouraged! Stick with it!

[planetnumb]

Honey with lemon juice in a glass of warm water the first thing when you wake.

[Passion1224]

Sounds great! thank you ^_^.

[Xiloquin]

Search for something called the afterburn, and the high intensity interval workouts. They are proven to be the best method to burn fat.

[loneoutlaw]

I only drink Gatorade and water bottled or tap except for the occasional cheat