Losing 40 lbs???!
Question: I'm overweight and was wondering if it was healthy to try and lose 40 lbs by June. I don't want to starve myself or anything, I'm just gonna do it the old-fashioned way (excerise, healthy food, etc.) Is this a reasonable/attainable goal or should I start smaller???
Answers: I'm overweight and was wondering if it was healthy to try and lose 40 lbs by June. I don't want to starve myself or anything, I'm just gonna do it the old-fashioned way (excerise, healthy food, etc.) Is this a reasonable/attainable goal or should I start smaller???
10 lbs a month= 2.5 lbs/week which means you must lose 8,750 calories a week. One hour cardio a day is about 450 cals so cardio calories lost/wk= 3150 meaning diet calories you'd need to lose= 800 calories less than you're eating EACH day. so if you're currently eating 2000, eat 1200 (the bare minumum) and this goal is attainable, but will not be a breeze...u must commit and be strong on the days when it hurts.
Rule of thumb for weight loss: Diet= 70% exercise= 30%
Great 7 step plan to follow for LASTING and healthy results (My sources are I've been a world-class athlete since age 6, read tons about this for years including Gunnar Peterson's book The Workout [he's trainer to A list celebrities] and Tony Robbin's "The Body You Deserve" and after educating my brother, he lost 45 pounds in 4 months and has kept it off for 1.5 years):
1. Awareness of what you eat by keeping a diet journal to see where ure going wrong plus writing down very specific goals w/a time frame on them (be realistic yet firm) and view them on a regular basis. Also- tell someone about your progress toward your goals on a regular basis- this will keep you accountable. I have an excel spreadsheet that lists all my goals and my weekly progress toward them and I share them with my boyfriend each week so we can discuss it. Choose someone encouraging and motivating that wants to see you succeed. Family and best friends are great choices.
2. Best cardio is running in terms of weight loss. It is however, very high-impact and can lead to injuries. If you get injured- 2nd best is rowing, 3rd is cycling (both of which are less impact). You should be doing cardio minimum 4 times a week 30min.-1 hr. Weight loss heart rate range is one where you can carry on a conversation w/o a big struggle.
3. Resistance program to help firm muscles and give a pretty tone (u can't spot-reduce- weight training results per individual body part will only be visible after the fat layer is off from the cardio). You should do this 2-3 times a week for 30 min-1 hr each time. It's important to have that break in between so your muscles can rest. Remember- each muscle gained= more calories lost on a daily basis b/c this revs up your metabolism! Jessica Biel is a great model for a muscular gorgeous body. Look at a picture of her and visualize your face on her body. The mind's thoughts literally create your reality and destiny. This has been proven over the centuries.
4. 3 meals/2snacks per day: high fiber/ high protein helps keep you full and eat low carb unless its good complex carbs like salad and fruit and whole-grains. Bottom line: eat the natural foods our ancestors ate, no processed junk. The best foods for you are filled with FIBER (shoot for 35 gms a day- this will curb cravings like heck!) Anna Kournikova eats a fruit and has a glass of water 30 min before her meals to be fuller and eat less (you should always do this, esp b4 going out to eat where temptations are large). When you eat great, nutrient-packed foods, you dont need to obsess over counting calories- so many better things to occupy your time with, like reading! A clever mind will take you farther in life than a beautiful body :) Bottom line- keep perspective and don't let this consume you to the point of being OCD. Also, no diet sodas- the fake sugars actually make ure body crave more sugary stuff. Stick to tea (coffee makes your body crash and can increase appetite) and water and never bring bad foods into your house. A woman should never go under 1200 cals a day by the way, slightly more for a man...very unhealthy. Breakfast= eat like a king, Lunch= eat like a prince, and Dinner= eat like a pauper. Lastly, take a multivitamin each day...go to Whole Foods and ask them which is a really high-quality one, b/c it's not just taking a MV but the better ones dont cheat you on the grams and your body absorbs the vitamins/minerals best. Ask what is a good daily regimen for your gender, but don't let them oversell you. The most you should need is a multi and maybe fish oils.
5. Americans in general want things QUICK and easy, we are impatient- you must be patient in terms of your results and never give up. Additionally, this is a LIFESTYLE change for LIFE: There are NOOO get-thin quick schemes, PERIOD. If u abuse your body u will ruin your metabolism and in the future u will gain weight MUCH easier than today. Diet pills will kill you as quickly as they helped kill Anna Nicole Smith. They are no better than drugs so don't take the cheap lazy way out.
6. Weigh yourself once a week, never more often than that but get all measurements- waist circumference, body fat %, muscle %, water % (there are good digital scales that do this) b/c u could be gaining muscle which weighs more than fat or be full of water and be like- why the heck wont i lose weight! and then binge on donuts :) no no no! and reward yourself when you make progress! make it fun or else you'll quit sooner than later.
7. Drink min. 2 liters of water per day (more for men) and whenever you're stressed- take DEEP BREATHS rather than reaching for food. Breathe in this ratio: Inhale for 5 counts, hold for 20 counts, exhale for 10 counts. If you do 10 of these 3x/day you'll be releasing toxins, decreasing appetite, & your energy and vitality will boom. This is why people lose weight doing yoga which on its own doesnt lose many calories. Oxygen is so so important.
You can do it! Good luck, keep a positive attitude, and never give up! :)
Plenty of rest, eat a small breakfast to boost your metabolism, drink plenty of fluids, diet and exercise mos def. I would love to know if you were succesful at the end of your journey
its reasonable and you got plenty of time
Dunno if its healthy but i think its doable. !
Goodluck biggest loser :)
Eat heqalty andexcerzie 2 hours a day
me too except im shooting for 40lbs in 3 weeks...
i think the fastest way to go is losing a couple of pounds a week
as long as u maintain proper nutrition
you are right not to starve yourself lol but i dont know how much you currently weigh and what age or height you are, take it slow you have got the rest of your life
no.
yes just be carefull
Don`t think it is impossible to accomplish 40 lbs weight loss by
June. Sounds like you are using the right approach, good luck & remember a healthy lifestyle is key.
It's both reasonable and attainable, actually. As long as you're serious about it.
just do it the safe way and you're good :) Just try not to get discouraged with yourself, it could take a bit longer. But, you'll reach your goal!
Go for it! and Good Luck!
start slowly or u could get some serious probs
def. start alot smaller..thiis is totally unrealistic..
maybe at the most...5 pound a month..is the max
..my cousin got really slim eliminating carbs..like bread,donuts,bagels, and form.. but still eating meat,veges,fruits and stuff..it helps alot
hope thiis helps:
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice...
this is a FAB diet i lost about 3lbs a week NO JOKE; and i DID NOT starve myself
TRY IT! its so easy
http://www.accuweight.com/
results are AMAZING, the best diet ive ever tired; better than south beach, la weightloss, or weightwatchers, it doent compare at all
you can deff do it by june good luck
Impossible to say without knowing where you are coming from...
In other words, if you are currently 5'6" and weigh 250 pounds, 40 pounds by June is totally attainable and reasonable. On the other hand, if you are 5'6" and weigh 160 pounds you probably should think more in the range of 10-15 pounds by June.
it's pretty impossible. but, hey never say never.
you should try that new weight loss pill called alli. it makes you puke everytime you eat high calorie/fatty foods.
and apparently that's how anorexic people do it -- so the technique must work.
if you chose to do diet and exercise alone i hope you have a lot of self control and determination.
<3
By June? Lets think for a moment. It's not healthy to lose more than two pounds a week, there are two weeks left in February, so that's four pounds. Plus four months away, with four weeks a month, two pounds a week, is
4 x 4 = 16
16 x 2 = 32
32 + 4 = 36
It is not safe or healthy to lose more than 36lbs by that time, as long as you start your program ASAP
cut off your leg.
eat 4 smal meals a day and keep exersizing
it's do able
i suggest eating the same things every day, as to take your mind off food...same breakfast, lunch and dinner...at least for a week at a time
drinks LOTS of water
cardio is a must
No, I thin your goals are fine.
I have the same goal! Exactly that amount.
Here are some tips( I did not write these)-
Dieting Tips
Be aware of what you drink!
It's amazing how many extra calories are in the sodas, juices, and other drinks. Cutting out soda completely can save you 360 calories or more each day. AVOID diet soda too, the artificial sweeteners are probably not good very good for you & they tend to make some people hungry. Drink a lot of water. Switching from whole to nonfat or low fat milk is also a good idea, or switching to soy milk is even a better idea.
Move your body!
You may find that you don't need to give up calories as much as you need to get off your behind. And don't get stuck in the rut of thinking you have to play a team sport or take an aerobics class - try a variety of activities from hiking to cycling to rowing until you find ones you like. Not a jock, you say? Find other ways to fit activity into your day: walk to school, jog up and down the stairs a couple of times before your morning shower or take a stroll past your crush's house - anything that gets you moving. Your goal should be to work up to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least 3 to 5 times a week - but it's fine to start out by simply taking a few turns around the block before bed. This may also help you to avoid becoming a TV, video game, or Internet junkie!
Start small!
Drastic changes are much harder to stick with than small changes. Try reducing the size of the portions you eat and giving up regular soda for a week. Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life.
Stop eating when you're full!
Lots of teens (and adults) eat when they're bored, lonely, or stressed or keep eating long after they're full out of habit. Slowing down can help because it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to recognize how much is in your stomach. Sometimes taking a break before going for seconds can keep you from eating them. Avoid eating when you feel upset or bored - try to find something else to do instead (a walk around the block or a trip to the gym are good alternatives). Many teens find it's helpful to keep a diary of what they eat and when. Reviewing their diary later can help them identify the emotions they have when they overeat or whether they have unhealthy habits. A registered dietitian can give you pointers on how to do this.
Eat less more often!
Many people find that eating a couple of small snacks throughout the day helps them to make healthy choices at meals. Stick a couple of healthy snacks (carrot sticks, a low fat granola bar, pretzels, or a piece of fruit) in your backpack so that you can have one or two snacks during the day. Adding healthy snacks to your three squares and eating smaller portions when you sit down to dinner can help you to cut calories without feeling deprived.
Five a day keeps the pounds away.
Trash the junk food and buy lots of fruits and vegetables! Five or more servings of fruits and veggies aren't just a good idea to help you lose weight - they'll help keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy. Other suggestions for eating well: exchange white bread for whole-wheat; drink lots of water and make sure you eat a healthy breakfast. Don't skip breakfast. (Having low fat cereal and milk and a piece of fruit is a much better idea than inhaling a donut as you run to the bus stop or eating no breakfast at all!) A registered dietitian can give you lots of other snack and menu ideas.
Avoid fad or prepackaged diets..
If we were meant to eat from cans, they'd grow on trees. It's never a good idea to trade meals for shakes or to give up a food group in the hope that you'll lose weight - we all need a variety of foods to stay healthy. Teens, in particular, should stay away from fad diets because they're still growing and need to make sure they get proper nutrients. Avoid diet pills (even the over-the-counter or herbal variety) unless your doctor prescribes them! These can be very addictive!
Don't banish certain foods.
Don't tell yourself you'll "never" again eat your absolutely favorite peanut butter chocolate ice cream or a bag of chips from the vending machine at school. Making these foods forbidden is sure to make you want them even more. Besides, you need to have some fat in your diet to stay healthy, so giving up all fatty foods all the time isn't a good idea anyway. The key to long-term success is making healthy choices most of the time. If you want a piece of cake at a party, go for it! But munch on the carrots rather than the chips to balance it out later in the evening. For more on Fast Foods >>
Forgive yourself.
So you were going to have one cracker with spray cheese on it and the next thing you know the can's pumping air and the box is empty? Drink some water, brush your teeth, and move on. Everyone who's ever tried to lose weight has found it challenging. When you slip up, the best idea is to get right back on track and don't look back. Avoid telling yourself that you'll get back on track tomorrow or next week or after New Year's. Start now.
Some Dieting Rules
Remember, any successful diet means consuming fewer calories, eating less food, but eating healthy food, (see Fab Foods for more). You are fooling yourself if you think a diet that permits you to eat anything you what will help you to lose weight. To lose weight follow these simple rules:
Don't eat a large meal in the evening when you'll have little opportunity for exercise afterwards. It's best to eat more at the times when you are going to be the most active. Eat a hearty breakfast, a substantial lunch, and a light dinner.
Never skip breakfast!
Eat slowly and thoroughly chew your food.
Don't eat while you're doing anything else like watching TV, using the computer or doing your homework.
Stop frying food.
If you must snack, stock the fridge with low calorie snacks like raw vegetables and low fat yogurt.
TWELVE GREAT WAYS TO BURN CALORIES (WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT)
Calorie Burning Tips
1. Instead of riding elevators or escalators, take the stairs.
2. At the supermarket park farther away from the door as you usually would. Take a couple extra laps around the market too if you have the time.
3. Instead of plopping down on the couch during "Friends", do some house chores or better yet go for a nice brisk walk.
4. If you take the bus or the subway, stand in the aisle and let someone else have your seat.
5. Instead of going out to dinner, go out and walk, rollerblade or play pool (something physical).
6. At work, instead of taking coffee breaks, take walk breaks, and no smoking please!
7. If possible once or twice a week, ride your bike to work or to the gym.
8. Instead of sitting back and watching your younger siblings play (or if you are baby-sitting), get on the floor and play with them, at first they may think you are crazy, but they may like it.
9. Instead of letting the dog out to roam the yard, take the dog for a walk.
10. Cut your grass (with a push mower), your parents will love this too.
11. While watching TV, lie on your back and do some leg lifts or some isometrics with your arms while watching.
12. Wash the floors, it burns calories and uses many muscle groups. A clean floor isn