i need to slim down...

Philippines
January 16, 2007 11:05pm CST
i think i need to slim down and i don't know where to start. can anybody help me?
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7 responses
• Philippines
17 Jan 07
someone from here referred me with atkins maintenance and I tried it out...very effective and healthy way to diet. You research more on this, it really helps.
• United States
17 Jan 07
Check out www.self.com. They have a lot of good resources. And their annual Self challenge should be starting up at the end of February. In general, just try your best to be as active as possible and eat well. Little things add up. And when I need to lose weight I find that making one change at a time is always the best. Once one change becomes a habit, move on to something else. Here are some ideas: 1. Drink more water (8 cups a day) 2. Walk each day (you choose the mileage that is comfortable for you) 3. Eat a healthy breakfast. 4. Healthy lunch 5. Healthy dinner 6. focus on healthy snacks 7. Develop an exercise plan (strength, cardio, stretching) Etc. You can go at a comfortable pace for you. I wouldn't worry about following a diet plan. That can get confusing and discouraging.
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• United States
18 Jan 07
I am getting ready to start the cambridge diet. You lose at least 3lbs a week. it is easy to follow and fast
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@simran1430 (1790)
• India
18 Jan 07
Fasting on honey -lime juice water is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. In this mode of treatment, one spoon of fresh honey should be mixed with a juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water and taken at regularly intervals. Another effective remedy for obesity is an exclusive lemon juice diet. On the first day the patient should be given nothing but plenty of water. On the second day juice of three lemons mixed with equal amount of water should be given. One lemon should be subsequently increased each day until the juice of 12 lemons is consumed per day. Then the number of lemons should be decreased in the same order until three lemons are taken in a day. The patient may feel weak and hungry on the first two days, but afterwards the condition will be stabilised by itself. Cabbage is considered to be an effective home remedy for obesity.
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@anil_762001 (1636)
• India
17 Jan 07
THE BEST WAY TO SLIM YOURSELF IS TO DO YOGA DAILY.IN THE MORNING YOU DO YOGA , IN EVENING DO AEROBICS AND AT NIGHT BEFORE GOING TO BED DRINK A GLASS OF WATER WITH LEMON IN IT.
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@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
18 Jan 07
start by cutting down on your food intake. take a long walk first, about 30 minutes and then make sure you drink lots of water.
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• Philippines
17 Jan 07
You should start by dieting and doing some exercise. You should do cardio workout to improve your heart muscles.
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@babyjane (1390)
• Philippines
8 Mar 07
1. Drink water Water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off longer term. Water acts as an appetite suppressant by keeping your stomach full and fending off dehydration which can lead to false cravings/hunger. Water also helps your body metabolize stored fat by helping the kidneys flush out waste. When you don't drink enough water the liver which works to provide stored fat for energy helps the kidneys eliminate waste and becomes less effective at metabolizing fat. Drinking water ice cold burns about 62 calories a day. Your body has to work to raise that waters temperature to your body's temperature. This equals around 430 calories per week. 2. Eat regularly This means eating 5 times a day and the most important meal is breakfast. Make sure you fuel your body first thing in the morning to avoid hunger pangs later in the day. When you eat 5 times a day you will never feel hungry, make sure the total calories consumed are sensible and don't over eat in any of the meals learn portion size control! 3. Eat lots of fibre Eating adequate fiber foods to help keep things moving through your bowel. And like water, fiber rich foods bulk you up and make you feel fuller for longer. Fibre is found only in plant foods our bodies cant digest it to so it simply goes through the body. During the elimination process it cuts calories consumed by attaching to protein and fat that you eat along with it removes that as well In addition, high fiber foods are typically low in calories and filling, so you are reducing your calorie intake overall. Good fibre foods include: strawberries, apples, figs, chickpeas, potatoes, (with skins) broccoli, brown rice, beans, bran and nuts. 4. Consume more good fats There are good fats and bad fats Good fats provide you with essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) needed for normal reproduction and growth, as well as for production of prostoglandin, a hormone like compound that regulates blood pressure, prevents blood clotting and lowers the risk of heart disease. For example, the reason oily fish is a great food stems from the fact that the essential fatty acids which it contains can actually help your body burn fat more efficiently and protect against disease. Get at least three portions of oily fish a week with Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines being good choices. 5. Get plenty of quality protein Quality protein is an effective weight control tool because of the satiety factor and its ability to keep you full for longer periods. It also balances out carbohydrates by preventing insulin spikes that cause energy loss and sugar cravings Protein helps to maintain muscle mass which is important in the fat burning process. Good choices include: Fish, shrimps, Low fat cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, skimmed milk, egg whites, s Weight gain is caused by consuming too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrate, protein or fat. 6. Carbohydrates can help you lose weight Don't believe what you read about carbohydrates being bad for you, they can actually help you lose weight! A diet containing good carbohydrates such fruits and vegetables, wholegrains and moderate in fat and calories, will result in weight loss Good carbohydrates will also help you combat hunger pangs as they are slowly realized into the body. When eating carbohydrates eat them "from the earth" with no refining or processing. These include whole grains, vegetables; fruits and beans. Sensible weight loss If you have read the above you will see that it is not the food group, but the quality of the food in it that's important for fast weight loss.