How can you loose weight
By barbie1234
@barbie1234 (1)
Nigeria
39 responses
@lovelydame3000 (1577)
• India
17 Dec 07
Hi barbie1234! You are absolutely right. To reduce weight one should avoid junk and oily foods, sweets, rice etc. One should also drink lots of water and do exercise to keep the mettabolic rate high. Also eating raw vegiable, sprouts and a fruit a day is advisable.
@Mickie30 (2626)
•
10 Apr 07
I want to lose weight and hate being the weight I am. I am going to be eating 2 bowls of cereal a day maybe a sandwich and then a meal in the evening and plenty of water. I am also going to be exercising more. As I start to lose more weight I will eat less and exercise more.
@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
3 Apr 07
counting calories,exercising and drinking water will help in weight loss..
@BrainTeaser (1428)
• Pakistan
3 Apr 07
Well cutting on food,start dieting dont seem to have results too great,haveing supplements / pills for loosing weight isnt that good aswell,the only excellent way to loose some weight is by exercise and get some time for running/jogging aswell as walking wont take you anywhere,i have seen people who use pills to loose weight and they did loose some but in the end the side effects were really bad.
Dieting wont take you anywhere as you'll only loose the energy your body needs every day , so why go on a diet.Its much better to eat whatever you want to and have regular meals and loose fat at the same moment but for that one needs proper concentration and needs time to go for some exercise and jogging.
I was quite chubby myself ,but i never gone out diet or use any pills,but did some exercising and played alot of soccer and now i am quite in shape.So i do think this is the best way to loose weight.
@PowerHitter (71)
• Canada
3 Apr 07
I guess on certain levels you are correct.
There are no secrets to losing weight. In my opinion (as I used to be in the fitness industry), you need three things
Healthy Diet, Exercise, Commitment
There are no majic potions. The thing is, each of those components must be done effectively. For example, you have to be on a fitness program where you are seeing your results and in a nut shell, making improvements.
I found this blog that I showed my girlfriend and she really liked it, it's for women.
http://WomensHealthMadeEasy.blogspot.com
Good luck to everyone trying to get in shape!
@yashwa2004 (140)
• India
3 Apr 07
By going to the jogging in the morning time and by giving up ice creams , choclates and spicy food.
@kitkat1 (1227)
• Canada
3 Apr 07
Most people when they want to lose weight go on a diet and that to me is a dirty word that is not used at my house. The most successful way of losing weight and keeping it off is simple. Eat healthing according to the food guide and stay active and become fit. It is not a temporary thing until the pounds come off but to keep you sleak body and you health you must make this a life style change and make it permanent. I have done it and i dont mind a bit. I feel so much better for it.
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
Eating healthy and exercise that's the unbeatable tandem when it comes to losing weight. I remembered losing weight really fast after I gave birth. What I did was cut off rice from my regular meal and replaced it with one to two slices of bread or noodles. Then I bought this Tae-Bo and Kickboxing instructional CD that I religiously did twice a day. Once in the morning and then in the afternoon. But I started those exercise a couple of months after giving birth so that I am sure that I am fully recovered from it before I do some exercise.
I also did the no-rice diet when I wanted to lose weight before my 18th party or what we call her as debut. It is really effective. Only it seems hard at first but after you survived week one, the next ones will be easy.
@fsumantri_md (64)
• India
2 Apr 07
i can do that...just control your meal and take some exercise.....
@sarapooht (271)
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
hello barbie1234!
I admit that Im fat, but now I lost 20 pounds of my weight in just three months because of KARATE. I attend karate thrice a week and three hours a day. I assure you that it is a very effective way of losing your weight. Try to have an active lifestyle, dancing is a very good exercise too and makes your body curvaceous and sexylicious too.
Dont skip meals because you will just eat more the next time you eat. Skiping meals will just make you sick with ulcer and other stomach aches. You can always eat ice cream and chocolates even on a diet BUT limit your in-take.
@Angelinka (1410)
• Italy
30 Mar 07
i am going to post you 50 weight loss tips,i am sure you are going to find something good for you!
Dietary control and exercise. It’s true what they say - all you need to do is watch what you eat, and expend more energy than you consume. It’s really that simple. You can quit reading this list now, you now know everything you need to know and didn’t need to fork over $500 for the privilege of me telling you the secret of losing weight. You don’t need to read a 4,000 page book, you don’t have to buy a tape series, you don’t need to stay up late at night to watch infomercials to understand this basic premise. It’s 100% true.
Change your lifestyle. If you’re calling this a “diet,” then you’re going to gain all the weight back (and more) within a few months of losing it. Diets do not work. Diets are temporary. When you change your dietary lifestyle, however, you’re changing your habits - and you’re putting yourself on track for long-term / continued success and weight maintenance. Don’t ever tell anybody you’re on a diet - ever. I’m speaking from experience, here - a reformed low-carber. Worked out well for a while, but ultimately failed because my entire lifestyle didn’t change (permanently).
Join an online support group. In my case, I created my own - FatBlasters. It’s essential that you not feel alone, and reaching out to friends (new or old) is typically a smart move. I just heard about PeetTrainer, but didn’t know about it when I began down the road to weight loss. You have to know that others are out there for moral support - they know things that you couldn’t possibly know, and they’ve probably been “in your shoes” at some point in the past (or present). Share stories, laughter, tears, successes, and failures - share them. There are thousands of communities out there, so keep looking until you find the one that fits you.
Take before and after photos. I know it sucks to see yourself as a chunky monkey (sorry, that’s what I called myself - if only to get myself motivated to meet my weight loss goal). However, there’s no easier way to illustrate your progress. The “after” photos are far more fun to capture and share, admittedly. Find yourself on Flickr! It’s good to see yourself how others see you. Do you like how you look? If you really care to look, this snapshot was taken two weeks into it (168 from 175). The worst ones came before I started, like at Seattle Mind Camp or Northern Voice. In many ways, Flickr helped me lose weight.
Hire a substitute teacher. Don’t reach for the brands you know and love immediately - or without thinking first. Eggs are “good” for you, but consider using egg substitutes instead (in fact, many restaurants will let you order lower calorie foods). There are countless “lower” alternatives for you to try. If something different doesn’t taste good, by all means - find a better substitute, or eat less of the original. In some cases, the substitute may be worse for you than the regular version of the product. The good news is, healthier choices are silently replacing their “normal” counterparts - and they taste just as nice.
Start reading labels. I know it sucks, but you have to do it - and there’s no way to avoid this tip. If you don’t know what you’re putting in your mouth, you’re flying blind. Don’t assume, either - triple-check the ingredients list and serving sizes. You must rely on yourself for this; nobody else is going to be able to lose the weight or do the math for you. It’s not that complicated a task, but it will require effort. If nothing else, just pay attention to the calorie count.
What’s so funny about bovines? If you like cheese, you must buy the Laughing Cow brand, and keep several of the suckers in stock at all times. The individually-wrapped wedges make for excellent snacks, and are wonderful when melted over just about anything edible. I’d be careful about straight-up American cheese, though - it’s oil, but not necessarily as good for you as (say) a slice of cheddar would be. I have yet to find something as calorie-light and filling as Laughing Cow (I don’t know how they do it).
Tell your family. You’re not going to lose the weight alone, even if you ARE alone in losing the weight. If you’ve got a family at home, talk to them about it - initially, not incessantly. Let them know what you’re going to do, and that you want (and need) their support. If you don’t let them know, you’re running the risk of them inadvertently sabotaging your efforts. You want them to help you get to your goal(s). You want them to share in your happiness when you’ve made it past a certain mark. Who knows? Maybe some of your new habits will rub off on them and they’ll become healthier people, too?
Go public. I didn’t want to admit that I had screwed up, but admitting the problem in public was the first step on the path to eventual success. I was now accountable for my actions, and all my friends knew what I was doing. There was no turning back, otherwise I’d be risk damaging my integrity. I didn’t want to disappoint the people who read me on a regular (or semi-regular) basis. Plus, it’s an easy way to find out which of your friends have gone through the process before - and glean tips from their own experiences. Then, other friends might become inspired to do the same thing you’re doing once they see that you’ve taken the first step.
Identify your exercise. No exercise was created equal. You might like running, so run. You might like jogging, so jog. You might like stationary bikes, so bike stationarily. Find the one that works best for you - that isn’t too much of a chore for you to do regularly throughout the week. Don’t pick a routine that you don’t like - or you won’t want to do it, and you certainly won’t stick with it for long. I also wouldn’t recommend buying into that whole “no pain, no gain” mantra. I’ve lost weight without hurting myself, and you probably can, too.
Become a Gazelle. You’ve probably seen Tony Little on TV, selling his Gazelle glider - a low impact exercise machine. I can tell you: it works. It’s easy on my legs, and really gives me a workout when I apply myself on it. Some people say it’s awkward to use, but I love mine - and would consider recommending no other home exercise equipment at this point. Then again, I’m a wimpy geek who only wants to burn calories.
Zone out. There’s a reason why people exercise to their favorite music - listening to external stimulus takes your mind off of the physical activity. That’s the secret to making “exercise time” fly. If you’re concentrating on what your body is doing, the session is going to drag on for what will seem like days. Buy a portable music player, or situate yourself in front of a television.
Never count on live programming. It’s important to stimulate your mind while your body is exerting itself in other ways. However, never rely on “what’s on TV or the radio” at the time. Instead of zoning out, you’ll find yourself flipping between channels - and that’s going to make the time drag as much as it would if you weren’t keeping your mind busy in the first place. “Live” is a very bad idea. Go with pre-recorded programming or go without.
Video games helped me lose weight. I can keep my balance on the Gazelle (which some might find difficult to do). As such, I plugged an Xbox 360 into the TV and started to play it while I was working out. Immediately, I found that I was sweating more than I was when I was only watching TV passively! The reason boils down to a single word: adrenalin. Now, the only way I’m able to work up a sweat is when I play a fast-paced game on the game console. Yes, even game genre is important; avoid any diversions that require long pauses between tasks. Racing games (like Burnout) have worked very well for me. The more mindless the game, the better your burn, the faster the exercise session will go.
Set realistic goals. You can lose 50 pounds in a week if you work out 12 hours a day and eat nothing but celery - but not if you’re human. Slow and steady wins the race. Don’t bite off more than you can chew - literally. Make small goals on your way to the bigger goal(s). In the end, you’ll have achieved more (and more frequently, might I add).
Avoid trans fats and high fructose corn syrup. I offer this suggestion for a few reasons. First, they’re not good for you anyway. Second, you’ll eliminate a lot of the “bad foods” outright - no questions asked. You’ll have to become more selective in what you eat by avoiding these two nasty ingredients - which are in more foods than you probably care to know.
Don’t always listen to your mate. I’ve already suggested that you tell your family - but sometimes members of your family will try to dissuade you from trying to lose weight. It’s simple: they might not want you to succeed where they may have already failed, whether consciously or inadvertently. Your loss is not always their gain. Watch out for statements like: “You’ve lost enough weight.” or “I like you just the way you are.” Fact of the matter is, if YOU don’t like the way that YOU are - then YOU are going to have to do something about it, no matter what anybody says. They still love you, though (in theory).
Don’t compare yourself to others. Every body is different. It stands to reason that everybody will lose weight differently. Even if you do the exact same things that I do, you won’t lose weight at the same rate. The key is in finding your triggers. Keep your goal in sight, and do whatever you have to do to meet that goal. When you start looking at someone else’s habits, you’re only going to become discouraged and quit without even realizing that it’s physically impossible to be anybody but yourself.
Women aren’t men. It’s been proven that men can lose weight more rapidly than women can, which is likely due to our physiological makeup (women are supposed to have more fat than men, because they’re the birthing gender). This isn’t a sexist statement to make - it’s pret
@y_lokesh_tem (465)
• India
30 Mar 07
oh dont worry it is so easy it is not a diffcult task. u dont need to exercise and joging.even u dont need to change ur menu of food.wht to u do is just try to make ur self understand that i m happy with my body.if u really want to do some extra effort then use only yoga.
u ever hear abt yoga.if yes then go to the yoga master and take some guidence.
@Buchi_bulla (8298)
• India
30 Mar 07
By strict diet by way of avoiding fats and junk food, regular exercises and keeping the mind calm without getting stressed up are the ways of loosing weight. I heard that stress also counts for weight gain. Take every thing light. Never allow things to over take your mind and heart.
@mskzalameda (4023)
• Philippines
1 Apr 07
this past few days, vacation, i started to loose my appetite and so my weight just go down. i don't know, then i was such a gluttonous person but now i am not. i think somethings wrong.