What's a great way to lose weight?

[Anonymous]

I'm currently a sophomore in college. I'm 5'6 and weight 190 pounds. I'm a size between Medium/Large in shirts and a size 14 in shorts/pants. I don't look as fat as I should, thankfully. But, I still feel fat.

Before I start with details for my question, if you have nothing nice to say, then leave.

I attend a school where almost 85% of the student population is skinny and attractive. Because I'm not a part of that 85%, I feel fat and ugly. I envy all of my closest friends/roommate because of how skinny and pretty they are. I also tend to compare myself to the girls my ex-crush and my crush tend to hang out with/like. I would also like to fit into the normal clothes from Forever 21.

This summer, I realized that I had to do something. But, I ended up getting swamped with summer school homework. The good thing is that school ends on Tuesday. I need to know what are some great diets, exercise workouts, tips that I can use to lose weight. I currently jump rope (added are two two-pound weights that boxers use). I would like to get to a size 10 before school starts again (last week of August) or at least go back to my normal size of size 12. I really really need the help! I would like to feel pretty and be healthy!

[nermalinda]

Seriously, the BEST thing you could do is find exercise that you like and stick with it.

Dancing is really effective because it's fun and easy to burn tons of calories.

Strength training can really help. Just doing push ups and squats every day at home can make a big difference! Just try to do as many as you can and keep increasing. You can do them all throughout the day, too.

As for diet, NEVER go hungry because it really does slow down your metabolism. Eat enough real food that you stay full during the day. Chicken, turkey, lean beef, low fat greek yogurt, and eggs are all good choices. Don't go on any diets that cut out a food group like no fat or no carb, trust me, those are BAD news. Vegetables are your friend. Broccoli, califlower, zucchini, salad, whatever you like, it's your friend.

example foods:

Breakfast - and egg or two with whole wheat toast

snack - unsweetened greek yogurt with raw fruit

lunch - giant salad with romaine, tomato, carrot, and turkey with olive oil and lemon juice. throw on some raisins if you want.

snack - peanut butter on celery

dinner - grilled chicken with broccoli and half a potato with some olive oil

The idea is that you're eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, meats, and natural fats like from yogurt and nuts. You're staying full all day, and you're exercising.

You can do this forever. No yo yo dieting, and no problems.

Good luck!

[nermalinda]

I forgot to say REST is SUPER important! You have to get enough sleep for your hormones to let you lose weight. And make sure you give your body time to recover between exercise because if you don't, you will eventually crash, and gain weight again.

[nermalinda]

Also, drink water or green tea or decaf coffee, and have a treat like on the weekend, like a dessert or some butter on your toast and things like that. It's good to switch it up once in a while.

[nwgrl]

Control your portions and fill-up on veggies to stay satiated. Add a bit of aerobic activity and you'll shed the weight. If you drink coffee and add cream eliminate the cream and other mild-based products, causes bloating. Substitute refined sugar with natural sweetners. Try not to feel too bad, you have no idea what people do to stay skinny.

[honeyltsme]

Working out kicks your metabolism into high gear and that makes you hungry. This is why most people who try to work out to lose weight rarely do - they get extra hungry and eat all those calories back.

Your mind is used to be this fat and it will play evil tricks on you - like rationalizing that a sugary drink is OK on a Saturday or that you've earned that cake slice because of XYZ, etc.

So the BOTTOM LINE is first you have to get your eating under control - portion size and the right food and discipline. It should not be a diet - it should be the way you want to eat for the rest of your life.

How much you eat matters more than what. If you ever traveled to Spain, people there are thin as sticks and their food is drenched in oil, fat, etc. France is the same. Their portion sizes are about 1/3 American ones.

Look into foods that are low in calories and high in volume. 2% cottage cheese, extra lean unsweetened sliced turkey and ham, canned tuna in water. If you want a food ritual for special occasions, make it Japanese cuisine sashimi (no rice), and actually make sure you minimize using food as a pleasure / comfort / reward activity.

[martyfellow]

Make a list of high calorie/fat foods that you are eating and eliminate them from your diet, one by one, by replacing them with something less damaging!

Start an exercise program..a modest one at firt...and stick to it.

Put a picture of what you want to look like on the refrigerator, so you'll see it when you're tempted to cheat!

Get some professional guidance from WEight Watchers or a similar organization.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

spread your meals throughout the day and eat healthy foods (fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc.)

drink more water since it will make you feel more full and its good to drink ATLEAST 3 liters or more

go to the gym with someone who can motivate you unless you can motivate your self.

use machines and do workouts that target multiple muscle groups or exercises that will target your quads or back since they are your 2 largest muscles so it requires more energy to work those out.

dont workout the same muscles everyday since they need to rest 24-48 hours

change your lifestyle by doing more active things like swimming, hiking, jogging, etc..

good luck

[Anonymous]

When I'm on a diet I like to buy a lot of delicious fruits I don't always eat. Like strawberrys, peaches, watermelons, etc...

When I'm hungry, in the afternoon or at 11 am for example, I eat these fruits.

It's something that doesn't make you fat and that I don't see as a 'sacrifice', since it's something I like.

Of course, never exaggerate, even with fruits!

This might be a good tip for you too :)

[Xx_DRE_xX]

Well running would be great, jump rope for 30min should help you burn off 500calories. Cut back on carbs(wheat, pasta, breads). if you weigh 190lbs your calorie intake should be around 1600 for weight loss.

[Belgie]

Slowly, one or two pounds a week, by changing your diet and increasing the amount of exercise you do.

[GoodLife]

green coffee bean...Doctor OZ said they work...I'm just the messenger google it to get more info

[kheserthorpe]

How fast do you want to lose?

[kenrs64]

DANCE!