Weight loss tips

[Anonymous]

So far I'm walking/running around my block for 30 min every night

&& eating less than 1,500 calories everyday. & stopped eating after 5 pm. Any other tips you guys have for weight loss. I have two month before school starts so I wanna lose a lot of weight to the point you can physically tell I lost a lot. Shoot some tips please :)

[zombiefood]

Alright so I'm going to put in my two sense about loosing weight, the healthiest way possible.

Firstly, you need to calm down. It's this dream of loosing a lot of weight very quickly that actually does people in. Don't worry about that slice of pie, that's not going to destroy you, it's the fact that, despite all the hard work you're doing, you're only loosing two pounds a week. Weight loss is a slow, steady process. The body doesn't like sudden changes and sudden changes can be very dangerous, so relax, take your time, you'll be fine.

Set about with a reasonable goal, say ten to twenty percent of your current (starting) weight. (if you weight 200 shoot for 10 - 20 pounds). Next, don't expect to loose more than one or two pounds a week, that's healthy, that's normal. Set a bunch of short term goals, in stead of reaching for 25 pounds, shoot for five. Keep track of what you've lost online or in a journal. And make sure all your small goals lead up to one big one, say fifty pounds in one year.

The thing is if you rush through and eat unhealthily (Junk food just less of it, or not getting all the nutrients you need) and just work and work and work until you're at the weight you want, do you know how long you'll be at that weight? Not very long at all, because your body won't have had time to adapt to new eating habits and work schedules. Also, don't focus on weight loss, focus on adapting new habits to be healthier, that's what's going to keep you healthy.

Also, think about how much you weigh now, look at a professional height and weight chart, or, even better, talk to your doctor about how much he thinks you need/should loose, if anything at all. Yes all the other girls may look like twigs but that's not normal, or healthy. And I don't care if that's what boys want, that's not what you should aim for and you're an idiot if that's your eventual goal.

It took me a long long long time to be alright with my body. I'm on the lower side of healthy but I still hate how my body looks, I think I'm fat and gross, it took a lot of work on my part, and my friends and family's part to help me gain self esteem and confidence in how I look.

If you're still in it for fast weight loss read this -- link it has a bunch of helpful tips and important safety facts. Just remember, your calarie intake should NEVER fall below 1,050 -1,200 at the very very very lowest, they mention that there, but it can't be stressed enough. And any rigorous plan needs to be done under the supervision of a professional. You need to find a diet that meets the requirements while still giving you all the things you nee to function for the day.

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That's a good site in general to look at. Just remember, be healthy, be safe, don't just go for being a model, it's stupid and unrealistic, it's a miracle they're even alive, I promise you.

[selfishstars]

It sounds like you're on the right path. The only suggestions I can give you are:

1) Examine WHAT you're eating. Make sure to include lots of fresh fruit and veggies, and lean protein. Switch from white to whole wheat (i.e. bread, pasta, rice), and avoid processed foods.

2) Add strength training to your routine. Building muscle will help give you a leaner, more fit look, and muscle helps you burn more calories at rest compared to fat. If you don't have weights, you can still do strength training using your own body weight for resistance (i.e. pushups, sit ups, lunges, squats, tricep dips, etc). Look online for ideas, there's tons of good fitness sites/videos around. A lot of women are afraid to weightlift because they are worried that they will "bulk up", but that's a myth. Those crazy bodybuilder women put A LOT of time and effort in to make their bodies look that way, it doesn't happen by accident.

[Asker]

Do you have any ideas on things I should eat? I have major issues on that. :/

[selfishstars]

Well, a good tip is to shop the outside of the grocery store. That's where you'll find all the fresh produce (fruits, veggies, meat or meat alternatives). Generally the stuff in the inner aisles tend to be processed. Cook your own meals instead of making pre-packaged things. Invest in a healthy cookbook or check out some healthy recipes online. Some websites offer free meal plans, too. I suggest checking out sparkpeople @ https://www.sparkpeople.com (it's free). Also, drink lots of water. :D

[madmisskelly]

not eating after 5pm is ridiculous, I would suggest more like 7pm. becuase if you cut off eating too long before bed, you will go to bed hungry and you are actually way more likely to get caught up in snacking up until bedtime because you will start to get hungry.

I say cut your calorie intake to about 1200, no added sugar, cut out flour where you can. Eat whole grains, cut outs creams and sugars.

I also suggest logging your calories because it gives you a good idea as to what you are eating and how you can do better. I use www.sparkpeople.com

i just lost 10 pounds in a month by cutting out all added sugar, and anything with flour in it.

[SportyLove]

Do your walk/runs in the morning before you've eaten.

Drink lots of water throughout the day

If you're going to be doing hard workouts, do not worry about calories, worry more about getting enough so your body doesn't shut down on you. That's a big problem you'll run into if you are more worried about cuting calories then losing weight.

Tone your muscles. You'll gain weight on the scale from the built up muscle mass, but your over all body shape will be a lot more appealing. :)