What is your method to lose weight?

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'6 and weigh 134 Ibs. Right now I need to lose some fat to look good in my bathing suits this summer. So my question to you guys, is how did you lose weight? Did you run?, Did you fast? I'm just looking for how you guys lost weight and if it worked for you. Thanks, and have fantastic April!

[Elzie_Sky]

I ran to lose weight, but I messed up my knee because running puts a lot of stress on the knees and joints. Plus, I found out that running burns both muscle and fat (that's why some runners get that skinny-fat look, I believe)
I recommend weight lifting (we all know muscle burns more fat) and diet. The paleo diet is pretty awesome and leaves you feeling great. Basically you eat like a caveman; meat, fruits, veggies, nuts (you can have milk if you want) but no sugars, grains, and what not.

[Kris85]

I cut dairy, all of it, and cut most carbs. Drink only water and exercise when you can. 3-5 times a week. Always remember weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise. It's all about what you put into your body and watch your portion size. I've done all this and have lost a decent amount of weight

[Asker]

Thanks!

[Kris85]

Thanks for MH!!

[Kiwedin]

High carb low fat vegan diet. Running, cycling, yoga, and weight training. I do what I feel like doing, but I never go more than two days without doing something active and I aim to exercise at least 4 times a week. No calorie restriction, eat as much as I want, it's easy.

[maiez]

My brother lost a lot of weight by changing his dietary portions and switching his snacks for just vegetables. But working out helps a lot too. I personally dont like the idea of fasting, and running I dont like either lol. He ran almost every day though and lost 50+ lbs in a few months.

[Peter0]

Stopped keeping chocolate and cookies in the house, and started dancing on a regular basis (belly dance & contra dance)

[BertMacklinFBI]

diet and exercise, working out.

[Aboredperson]

I have dieted and done excessive cardio in the past. None of it worked. I picked up weight training, and I've got a body I'm really happy with now. Join a gym and get stuck into the weights. Cut back on bad sugars, but don't cut your wholegrains. Make sure you're eating a lot of protein.
Gaining muscle raises your BMR which helps you burn more calories just surviving. Nothing is better for fat loss than strength training.

[wonderwoman32]

Basically just keeping track of my calorie intake and eating a smaller amount and exercise being active no matter what your size is important. It helps if u eat about 6 meals the size of your fist it helped my friend lose weight.

[Azara]

Cut five hundred calories off of whatever amount you need to maintain your current weight ( you may need to figure that out as it's diff for everyone) and exercise for two hours a day. And walk instead of ride when possible.

[Consultant]

Eat right, (read up on Bodybuilding. com for more info on nutrition, working out, etc. it's a great starting point), and H. I. I. T. basically intense cardio/biking with short rests then repeating intense, short cycles of cardio.

[Frost_Byt3]

I did a lot of running and squats (mainly because my body hold most of its fat in my thighs), as well as switching to 4 or 5 small meals rather than 3 large ones every day.

[sobg71124]

At your weight and height I would consider you way under weight as it is. No guy likes a girl all skin and bones.

[Ulyss]

I just ate 2 granolla bags that come with 2 bars in a bag a day and drank only agua and pull ups

[Holes-Of-Glory]

Drink more water throughout the day, eat less, chew good tasting gum when you feel hungry. Helped me lose over 30 pounds. Good luck.

[Asker]

Thank you!

[CHARismatic110]

Changed my diet and started working out 6 days a week.

[ubertalker]

Your weight is quite normal but if you'd want to shed some fat then I'd rather count the no of calories consumed in a day and then work on the trouble areas. That, accompanied with squats and lunges really helped for me :)

[idkwtftoputhere]

Running down the stairs to the kitchen for food several times throughout the day

[ParkAvenuePrincess]

I work out and I haven't had a drop of soda in 3 years

[Anonymous]

I ate 1,200 calories a day and walked 3 miles a day. I'm down 46 lbs and finally have a healthy BMI.

[Anonymous]

I played football and didn't eat sweets (that was tough lol)!!!