Your top dieting or fitness tip?

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to lose the STONE I've gained since meeting my boyfriend! What's your top tip for dropping pounds?

[bombdotcom]

Diet tips:

-Eliminate liquid calories from fruit juices, sodas, energy drinks, alcohol, coffee, sugar in tea etc.

-Eat until you are 80% full. Then wait 15 minutes to decide on whether you should finish your plate or get seconds or dessert. If you have a craving for dessert, try to replace pastries with sweet fruits like bananas, watermelon, strawberries, papaya, pineapple etc. It takes about 15-20 minutes for your brain to determine whether you're full or not, so by this time you may no longer want seconds or dessert.

Fitness tips:

-Lift weights 2-3x a week on nonconsecutive days. If you don't want to bulk up then try pilates or power yoga.

-You will need a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio, 5-6 days a week in order to start on the journey to weight loss. Start with 30 minutes 3 days a week, then add in 2-3 more days. Then progress to 45 minutes, then 60.

[bubbiexo]

Don't think of it as a diet. I think that's why a lot of people gain weight back. Find healthy stuff that you enjoy eating and find exercise you like doing. This has to be something you can commit to long term. You don't want to be miserable. I for one don't think you need to COMPLETELY cut out the unhealthy foods you like. Obviously don't eat them every day, but there is no reason you can't enjoy those things in moderation once a week or so. The feeling of deprivation can lead to binge eating and obviously that's no good. Just be mindful of your food choices, eat less, and move more. That being said, don't starve yourself because in the long run you could end up destroying your metabolism.

It's all about sustainability. I've kept off 40 pounds for over two years and continue to do so.

[6Paul11]

I did a brutal crash diet and lost 30 pounds in 2 months. You will put it back on fast if you don't commit to a healthy lifestyle.

Simple formula but it is hard to sustain. You will almost always be hungry.

2000 calories a day, no more.

1.5 hours of exercise every day.

I basically ate whatever I wanted but you will quickly reach your calorie cap if you eat junk food.

I ate lots of burritos, tacos, eggs, beans, and rice. I drank lots of zero calorie sports drinks and coffee.

[OralB]

I'm a personal trainer, and this is the equation to loose weight: Eat at a calorie deficit, and do cardio everyday. Google "calorie to maintain weight freedieting calculator", and the calculator should tell you what deficit to eat at to loose eight. You can definitely loose at least 10lbs in a month in a healthy way.

[confugirl]

Adopt a diet and then stick to it. What I mean is, a diet shouldn't be temporary. You should find an eating pattern that works for you and then use it even when you've lost the weight. So find a diet that is sustainable and provides you with the right nutrients. Second of all, don't try starving yourself. It deprives your body of the nutrients it needs and the weight will come right back up when you decide to eat again, and you will. Third of all, don't let yourself go hungry. Eat every time you're hungry, but find healthy foods to eat.

[martyfellow]

AVoid alcohol and fast food and most snacks, first of all.

PLAN your diet most days and stick to your plan! One binge on chocolate can ruin a week's good behavior!

[MyNameIsJonas]

Attitude.

IF you have the attitude that you will never quit and you give a 100% at whatever program you have, you will get results/progress.

[MaskofInsanity]

Calorie control. Burn as much as you can, and keep your calorie intake between 1200-1500 calories per day.

[JamielovesKU]

What is a STONE in English measurements?

[myspacemybroke]

14 pounds

[JamielovesKU]

thanks I always wanted to know what a stone was cause when I watch some British shows they mention it sometimes

[Phoenix98]

Eat right and do cardio exercises.

[Anonymous]

Eat healthy