How can i lose 15 pounds of fat?!
Question: i am 5'4 and 108 lbs, and i would really like to lose 15 lbs of fat so i can have a body like this
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo....
will i be able to get a body like her if i eat 1200 calories and jog a mile everyday?
i am a size 4 or 5 US and i think she is a 2
thankyou
Answers: i am 5'4 and 108 lbs, and i would really like to lose 15 lbs of fat so i can have a body like this
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo....
will i be able to get a body like her if i eat 1200 calories and jog a mile everyday?
i am a size 4 or 5 US and i think she is a 2
thankyou
First of all, I am glad that you phrased your question with the intent of losing fat, and not just weight. This is an important distinction.
To look at it from a completely scientific standpoint, we must first realize that one pound equals to 3,500 calories. The standard target is to lose 1-2 pounds per week.
If your aim is to lose a pound per week, you first would need to find your maintenance calorie level. This is the amount of calories you can eat, in a given day, that will not make you gain or lose any weight.
Then you simply subtract 500 calories off that number for your daily caloric total. Why 500? Well, 3,500 calories divided by the 7 days in a week is 500 calories. So by subtracting 500 each day, you will have eaten 3,500 calories under your maintenance level that week, leaving you with exactly one pound less than you had before.
By this logic, in 15 weeks, you will have lot 15 pounds of fat. You could try to lose two pounds a week, but then you might be pushing the envelope so to speak. You do not want to just lose weight, only fat. If you try to lose too much too fast, it will not be all fat!
Finding your maintenance limit is actually not that difficult. All you have to do is experiment. Start out with what you normally eat per week, and the normal amount of exercise you do per week, and fine-tune that until you feel that you aren't losing or gaining any weight. This is an important number to know, and it is an important process to be familiar with.
You might also be wondering what kinds of foods you should be eating. This is up to you. A popular "standard" is a diet compromised of 40% Carbohydrates, 40% Protein, and 20% Fat. I'd recommend picking organic, whole foods, like rolled oats, fruits, vegetables, brown rice, lean meats, whole grains, nuts, eggs, dairy, and other similar foods. As Jack Lalanne says, "If man made it, don't eat it. If it tastes good, spit it out!"
As far as exercise goes, it is of my personal opinion that weight lifting, regardless of sex, is the best for fat loss. The more muscle you build, the more calories you will burn just doing your day to day activities. Women simply do not have the same hormones that men do, so if you are worried that you will bulk up too much, don't fret! This myth has been going on for quite some time, and is still the reason you don't see enough women weight lifting.
If you till have any questions, don't hesitate to visit my site, or shoot me an E-Mail. I hope you accomplish your goals.
cut down to 1000 calories
yes you can, and to the woman who said 1000 calories you should reconsider giving advice cause a 1000 cal a day diet is still in starvation mode for the body. Also if your a 5 thats like the best clothes size for a woman i think. Most men like size 5-9 not size 2 trust me but do what you will
Don't worry about calories, and forget about jogging - neither are going to do anything about the fat... stay with me on this...
Go to the gym and lift weights... the fat you have will go away, and you will build muscle... don't worry about your weight, worry about your muscle tone.
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Good Luck!
Join a gym and do 3 days cardio and 3 days weights.....so you'll burn enough fat and put on some muscle.
That doesn't seem like too much to lose and shouldn't be a problem as long as you stick to it.
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Good Luck
What you need is a psychiatrist.
At 5ft4 and 108lb, you should not be losing weight.
Here are six simple tips that will have you losing weight in a balanced and healthy way.
1. Lose weight with water.
Water is essential for everybody - it is also the key to losing weight. If you haven't been drinking enough water, your body has developed a pattern of storing water. This water retention equals extra unwanted weight.
By drinking more water, you are not only flushing out toxins, you are also teaching your body that it no longer needs to store water. Drink at least 60 ounces of water (about 8 glasses) a day. Boil water and sliced lemons, and drink this throughout the day to help with fluid retention. If you are still not sold on the merits of water, try this on for size: water is a natural appetite suppressant.
2. Soup up your weight loss program.
A simple dietary change will have you shedding pounds: eat a bowl of soup at least once a day. Nutritious, low-salt soups will nourish you as they flush waste from your body. People who eat a serving of soup daily lose more weight than those who eat the same amount of calories but don't eat soup. Go for homemade soup whenever possible, as canned soups are loaded with salt and chemicals.
3. Eat early to keep weight off.
The human body follows a circadian rhythm, which means that the same foods eaten at breakfast and lunch are processed differently than when eaten at dinner. Studies show that when you eat your daily protein and fat at breakfast you tend to lose weight and have more energy; however, eating the same things at dinner tend to increase tendencies toward weight gain. I suggest that you eat your last meal of the day by 7 p.m.
4. Eat smaller meals, more frequently.
Follow an eating schedule with five little meals every day. Eating steadily through the day keeps you from becoming famished and overeating at your next meal. Make a low-fat trail mix from raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried plum, and apples and have it available at all times to avoid the tempting lure of high-calorie snacks.
5. Adopt a balanced approach to your diet.
Most of the fad diet programs out there nowadays are extreme in a few recommended foods, or else deprive the body of food altogether. This works in opposition to our metabolism and the results usually don't last, producing a yoyo effect that depresses your metabolic function - not to mention your self-esteem. We are natural beings that need a balance of nutrition from all sources.
Your diet should consist of a balance of organic sources of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Instead of white rice and pasta, opt for brown rice, bulgur, millet, or buckwheat.
Eat more green, chlorophyll-rich foods such as broccoli, kale, spinach, and asparagus. Eliminate candy, sugar, soda, and all simple sugars from your diet. Excess sugar ends up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain. Also, keep dairy to a minimum because most dairy products are high in saturated fat. Avoid fatty foods, processed or fried foods.
6. Walk off the weight.
The No. 1 cause of weight gain is inactivity. Physical activity is the key to speeding up your metabolism and burning excess calories. The best way to be physically active is to use your legs! Walk as often and as long as you can. Always take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Step outside during your break at work and take a walk around your building. Consider joining a local hiking club. Try taking a walk 30 minutes in the morning or 30 minutes in the early evening.
I hope this article helps you shed some pounds and add on the years! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
-Dr. Mao
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It doesn't sound like you need to loose any fat. Especially 15 pounds. Maybe you should just tone your body. Try pilates or something that works your core.