Health and Fitness tips for losing a little weight and toning my body?

[Anonymous]

Today is the first day of summer and I want to look good going back to school in the fall, I am 5'6 and weigh 150, I am very athletic, no I am not over weight and I am about average size but I could lose a few pounds and in general just tone up in general, any tips or ideas?

[aamy811]

I suggest vegan ism because it's really good for you, the environment and animal. Also you can eat about 2,000 calories and still lose weight. I eat as much as I want and exercise regularly and I've been losing weight. Check essena onielle on YouTube (and tumblr)
But I understand veganism isn't for everyone. 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

Benefits of strength training

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[Anonymous]

Cardio like waling, jogging, running and biking is pretty good. I do that and Pilates, it helps keep me slim and toned. (I do mix some weight training like kettle ball work outs 3 days out of the week). I also don't eat or drink anything processed, fatty or greasy. Eating foods with water in them helps, like green leafy salads, uncooked baby spinah, cabbage, grapefruit, etc. Drinking about 8-12 cups of water a day helps a lot!

[Goldie757]

Pilates
Yoga
Weight resistance training.
Cardio (Running, cycling, swimming)

Also cutting down your calorie intake. More protein less carbs.

[Anonymous]

Get a pedometer. Walking is the best for you