I want to lose 10 pounds by the end of February. Suggestions?

Whoa! 10 pounds, well it takes a whole lot of determination and discipline. I want to lose that weight too, but I lack discipline. So it's kinda embarassing to be suggesting ways to slim down.. ehehe.. but then just for the sake of helping you out, ehem! Well, you can do exercise, cut the amount of your food in half and just have more small meals. Water therapy could help. Eat a little and fill yourself up with fruits. You'll get the feeling that you are full but you ate healthy. Hmm..that's all I can think of as of the moment.. Geesh! I wish I can do that myself... darn! hehe

I lost 45 pounds with slim fast in 6 months. I started with 3 slim fast a day and a very reasonable dinner (buy some lean cuisine frozen dinners) for 3 weeks ; then two only for another 3 weeks with special K cereals (any kind you like) for breakfast and still a very reasonable dinner ; then one slimfast for lunch for a month : ex :special K for breakfast, slimfast for lunch, a yogurt and a fruit in mid_afternoon and light dinner After that i stoppped the slim fast but kept the 4 meals a day with cereals for breakfast, a balanced lunch with carbs to tie you over, yogurt and fruit for a mid afternoon snack, and light supper (soups are great in winer) Important points : increase water drinking up to half a gallon a day (yes it really helps) and walk at least 20 minutes a day It worked for me, it can work for you After that your body got used to the new routine and you probably won t feel hungry all the time Do not confuse being hungry and wanting to eat ... good luck

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.

skipping meal at night really works for me, i played badminton everymorning. Actually with my lunch meal i eat anything i want. i lose more than 10lbs in a month.

Do some yoga and have balance diet . Do not eat too little or too much or negative effects will appear . Try to have only two meal per day . Avoid having meal (heavy meal) for super or diner or excess fat will grow in you . Exercise and drink more water daily .