is there anything i can to to help loose weight

United States
June 27, 2007 9:56pm CST
okay to start off im not used to being over weight and yes it bothers me. i now see how hard it is to find cloths and actually look good in them. im more tired and more depressed and less confident in my self. i need help with eating tips, execise tips and whatever else tips i can be given. can you help me?
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@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
17 Apr 08
How much extra did you gain and over how much time? It may take at least that much time to lose it again. The best way is to make some healthy changes to your diet, such as eating 5 or 6 small meals rather than 3 large ones, using a site such as www.sparkpeople.com where you can enter what you eat into an online food journal or diary - and this site keeps track of your meals and the calorie, protein, carb, and fat counts. Portion control and keeping a journal will help you stick to a reasonable and healthy eating plan. Drink more water, focus more on natural foods and less processed. As far as exercise, taking a walk is the best way to start! Other things you can do, download or buy a few workout dvds, get a yoga mat, join a gym or a local ymca. Some community centers offer a weekly fitness class too, or an open gym at certain times. Sparkpeople also has a whole database of exercises and how to do them correctly - lots of them just use your bodyweight, and they can be made more advanced by getting an inexpensive pair of dumbells. Just start slow, small changes made into habits have the biggest effect in the long run.
• India
18 Mar 08
the best way to loose is to follow the rules below 1 early to bed and early to rise 2 avoid eating fat- fried and sweets including chocolates. 3 do simple exercises 5 - 10 minutes everyday 4 avoid milk products 5 eat lots of fruits but not grapes and bannanas eat lots of fresh green vegetables but avoid potato 6 eat high fibre diet 7 if you feel low in energy and all the time you will find it difficult follow the above then just visit the website healthandbeautymantra.com
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
28 Jun 07
Hi Mandie_mae, The best thing you can do is start eating healthy foods, and doing a 30-40 minute workout, even if its just house work, or plain walking for 40 minutes... I went and bought me a boxing bag and I work that for about 35 minutes in the mornings, while my children are getting ready for school and having there breadkfast. Somedays I will alternate my workout with walking. What ever you choose to do, have fun with it and believe in yourself... All the best to you Mandie_mae...
• Australia
28 Jun 07
best thing is eat three times a day if feel like snacking have a piece of fruit or some salad gym is the best way to go i think to lose weight
• United States
21 Jan 08
What I found that helped me loose some weight was to eat oatmeal for breakfast and desert. I lose 10 pounds with in a month and I really didn't do anything besides that.