What's your diet and what do u eat to lose weight?My diet doesn't work...
@jayda_j927tijs (2893)
Hong Kong
February 18, 2007 6:51am CST
Well,I'm a little bit confused because I'm on diet.I've been eating fruits,veggies,tofu,all kind of healthy food (no meat nor bread)for the last couple of months, and I just dropped 2 pounds,I believe.I wonder if I really have to starve myself just to lose more weight.
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@indiavani (863)
• India
21 Apr 07
I am also trying to lose few pounds and at last I have found a really good method to lose weight. Yes, dancing is the best natural method I have found to lose weight. Daily practicing dance for 30 minutes to 1 hour is really helpful because manytimes only dieting doesn't work.
@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.
@baknudz (241)
• Philippines
27 Feb 07
Diet won't be a problem at all when your body only posses quick metabolism. Dieting alone could somehow lost your weight some ounce or pounce but never a kilo or so. You don't have to starve yourself just to lose weight. Try keeping a regular exercise. Spend atleast 30 minutes or an hour each day. Let your fats run down your skin in a form of sweat. Plus eat foods that is just enough for your body and never eat too much.
@Splashback5 (1)
• United States
20 Feb 07
Well you obviously need to learn something about weight loss...
If you have no weight to lose DON'T starve yourself
You should really just eat normally... Meat is good for you