Help please! I need to lose weight for my 23rd birthday?

[Anonymous]

I want to lose 24 lbs (11kg) as soon as possible for my birthday in July! So a little less than 4 months!
I already lost 45 lbs (21kg) but I need to get rid of these last extra pounds to reach my dream body! Is it doable? How can speed up my metabolism?

[Hopefuldreamer8]

Just keep doing what you've been doing. Congratulations on losing the 45 pounds so far. As long as you keep exercising, and eating healthy, you should be fine. There are small ways to speed up your metabolism like with green tea or water, but that only really makes a small difference.

For me, I love hiking and hiking season is starting really soon. I automatically lose fat without even changing my diet because of it. If you haven't tried it yet, and you have some hiking trails nearby start some hiking. It really gives you a good workout but I also find it's relaxing and if I'm stressed, I don't feel it as much when I hike. You'll probably increase some weight, but that will just be muscle and not fat.

Other than that, it's hard to really advise on what you should do without knowing what you're doing. It sounds as if you're doing the right things so far if you've lost 45 pounds. 24 pounds isn't hard to lose in the time frame you've given yourself either.

[Cmasterson]

Its really possible to get healthy and in shape for July, stick to a routine, try to do high intensity about twice a week, and then group your body.. perhaps abs and arms twice a week, legs twice and low intensity, never really do high intensity and a leg or ab exercise that has a lot of cardio. Speed up your metabolism? Start waking up early and eating a bit, make sure they're healthy choices, always drink heaps of water daily, I eat about 6 x a day my main meals aren't giant theyre within portion. Constantly fueling your body and remember lemon water and green tea can help your metabolism.

[Cmasterson]

Im not saying eat "ALOT" I'm saying eat more regarding how many times a day, but less portion

[xWALSHYx]

Eat smaller meals several times a day and do simple cardio like walking. You can also go to the gym and lift weights. There are also stimulant supplements available that can help speed up your metabolism.

[Asker]

What kind of stimulants?

[BertMacklinFBI]

keep doing what you're doing.

drink green tea, drink water. increase the intensity of your workouts.

[Asker]

I don't workout, I just lowered my calories intake drastically, but for last couple of months it's taking me forever to lose weight I'm starting to lose patience! The first pounds were much easier and faster to lose :( !

[BertMacklinFBI]

exercise bruh.

run run run.

[Asker]

Should I do cardio or strength training?

[BertMacklinFBI]

do both if you can. combining those two are good.

[aoifeislovable]

Lots of exercise... and I mean push yourself, drink lots and lots of water... its your best friend, green tea, lemon and lime in water, avoid fatty food and junk food... I know it's extremely unhealthy but I lost 5 pounds in five days by eating 300-500 calories and then burning it all off on the treadmill... so you could try that

[Anonymous]

drink green tea... cut down soda / lemonade and just drink fresh juice.
Don't pay attention to the number but to how to train your muscles and get them shaped up in order to get that shaped body.
So you need to eat protein things such as chicken , eggs , meat , etc.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Don't eat sugar or enriched flour
Eat less
Sweat often

[Asker]

But most food has sugar, I don't really know much about healthy eating, all I did is stopped eating between meals, no soft drinks, no fast foods/chocolate/chips... and basically eating less than 1000 calories a day. But I can't seem to lose weight anymore! Are there specific things I need to eat?

[ConsultantIsBack]

Start reading articles online to learn what is healthy to eat

[NYkid27]

It's definitely possible. You just have to work out and be very active and eat healthy foods. Being active helps speed up your metabolism

[truthhammer]

eat 1600 calories a day and do light excersise...

but remmeber, these minds are never fit. its a lifestyle and you should always be doing it

[Mongo112323]

Drink water, don't eat carbs (bread rice potatoes sugar corn), eat lots of fruits and veggies and lean protein, do cardio

[Polocrew]

It is very doable , 6 pounds / month don't go any high

[apple24]

Its not all about the weight!