How to lose weight?

[Anonymous]

i am 5.35 feet tall and weight about 107-109 pounds and I want to loose weight! I eat normally, what means I can eat nearly whatever I want and don`t gain weight

3 days ago I started to do cardio and I burn between 400-500 calories but somehow I don`t loose weight? do I have to burn more calories? it is hard for me to eat less because every time I try to eat a lot of fruits or so I get really hungry an night and eat a lot of macaroni with cheese or something and I am a vegetarian if that matters

[nermalinda]

1. lean protein. veggie sources can be low fat cheese, low fat cottage cheese, low fat greek yogurt, tofu, tempeh.

2. fruit and veggies. salads, soups, snacks, eat as much fruit and veg as you want.

3. carbs when you need them. stick to whole grains and sweet potatoes, whole wheat bread, 100% whole grain crackers and unsweetened oatmeal (top it with fruit, yogurt, raisins, etc). Don't overdo carbs, have it with breakfast and after you exercise.

Ideally, you want to eat protein with every meal, and eat several small meals a day. Don't go hungry, protein is very filling and so are veggies. Fruits contain lots of water and fiber so don't be scared of them either.

Try to limit sugar and salt. Drink water and tea.

Stay away from anything refined or processed.

Example day:

breakfast: egg whites with sauteed veggies or greek yogurt and fruit

snack: low fat cheese and carrot sticks

lunch: lentil or split pea soup, apple with peanut butter

snack: hummus and whole wheat crackers

dinner: tempeh or tofu (curry, BBQ, however you like it), steamed veggies, salad

snack: cottage cheese and berries

Work out a few days a week. Do a little cardio and then do some strength training as well. That will keep you burning even after you leave the gym.

Don't obsess or count cals. Every portion of a food is about the size of your fist.

Good Luck! xD

[mangageek]

First off being vegetarian helps people lose weight an keep it off. I think you're at a great weight for your height but to lose inches I would recommend yoga, pilates, and dance. Also, to lose more weight you could try going vegan for a little while. One of my friends just went vegan and she lost some weight. Also a lot of celebrities swear by that diet. I'm vegetarian good vegan and it's helped me lose some weight (from 105 to 98 lbs in about 2 weeks and I'm 5'0" height) also don't eat a lot at night because that could cause weight gain. Avoid processed foods like your Mac and cheese an cook stuff from scratch. Hope this helps!

[Longshot]

First of all, I doubt you need to lose weight given your height. If you like to eat and burn calories, try swimming. It's a big calorie burner. You can start by swimming 10 lengths of a standard size pool and work up to 30. When you are done swimming, you usually feel good and you also feel like you can eat a house. You will have to show a little restraint in eating after a good swim.

[ItalianBro]

Try to build some muscle and tone up your body. The muscle will act like a furnace and burn that fat away faster.

[Asker]

but muscles are heavier than fat so I will gain weight...

[ItalianBro]

Your already too skinny, I think you should work on getting a tone body rather than become a unattractive stick.

[JohnnyBlaze]

You're right - you probably will gain a little. However, muscle is more dense than fat, so even though you'll technically be heavier, you'll look lighter. You may wind up at 110, but you'll look 95, soaking wet!

[hazeleyes91]

Hun I think you are the perfect weight! If anything it should be about maintaining your weight, not losing it. Sometimes when you gain weight it is actually muscle. That is what happens to me. I work out and look visibly smaller, but I weigh more. I love all those comfort foods like mac and cheese and believe it or not but brands like lean cuisine, smart ones etc. have some really good tasting options.

[Lexxers]

That seems like the perfect weight for your height!

But if you're unhappy with your image, continue to do fitness. I would rather have more muscle tone than be a certain weight. I don't know if that's the same thing for you, but maybe you don't actually want to loose weight, maybe you want your figure to be more toned.

[Voltaire]

Every time that John Lackey gives up a home run, run a mile. You will be fit enough to be a marathon runner after two of his starts.