How can I lose weight??!
Question:
How can I lose weight??
What can I do to lose 15 pounds by August 20th? I am 14 190 pounds and 5 feet six inches. How many calories should I consume a day? And what types of exercises should I do and how often?
Answers:
Eat several (5-6) small portion meals a day, you will burn calories faster and build your metabolism in a short period of time.
(eat about every 2 hours)
You will lose an average of 2 - 3 lbs per week, so in six weeks you will shed the 15 pounds.
Meal suggestions:
piece of fruit
bowl of cereal (high fiber low sugar)
string cheese, summer sausage
cottage cheese/yogurt
tuna/turkey/ham sandwich (lettuce, tomatoe)
pizza
soup
salad
raw veggies
boiled eggs
popcorn
Always eat a good dinner (small portions)...fish, meat (bake, broil, or grill)potatoes/pasta/rice, veggie...your body needs carbs, protein and vitamins to stay healthy
Low calorie sweets...ginger snaps, fig bars, 100% juice popsicles
Drink plenty of water
Drink milk (low fat) or juice/water with every meal (no soda pop)
Stay away from munchies, fried & fatty foods (no fast-food)
Never eat before going to bed.
Cardio exercise is great, but most people don't continue for an extended period, do "daily" simple exercise like walking/hiking, biking and swimming which are low impact, play games like tennis, basketball, baseball, or volleyball, they will help to lose weight, tone your body, make new friends and you'll have fun doing it.