Weight loss for women?!
Question: Weight loss for women!?
Has anyone ever tried those cleansing pills and such, I'm very skeptical and I wanted know if anyone has tried them and what their results were!.
Also, I'm very short on cash and a gym is just not an option right now!. It's very easy for me to lift with my dumbells and such at home and it seems it's easier for me to gain muscle than lose fat/weight!. Why is this!?
Is there anything I can do that doesn't involve running or riding a bike that would be just as much of a cardio workout that I'm looking for!?
Also!.!.!.
What do you use to keep motivated!? I'm 5'7 and 180 lbs and I can't seem to shed this weight no matter what!. I've been working out since probably Spring Break 5 days a week for 50 min or more and I still have no results!. My mother is moderating my portions and what I eat and I'm trying to be active!. Why am I stuck at this plateau!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Also, I'm very short on cash and a gym is just not an option right now!. It's very easy for me to lift with my dumbells and such at home and it seems it's easier for me to gain muscle than lose fat/weight!. Why is this!?
Is there anything I can do that doesn't involve running or riding a bike that would be just as much of a cardio workout that I'm looking for!?
Also!.!.!.
What do you use to keep motivated!? I'm 5'7 and 180 lbs and I can't seem to shed this weight no matter what!. I've been working out since probably Spring Break 5 days a week for 50 min or more and I still have no results!. My mother is moderating my portions and what I eat and I'm trying to be active!. Why am I stuck at this plateau!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Cleansing pills may or may not work for you!. It's different with every person!. Pretty much what cleansing pills do is gets rid of all the toxins in your body, and all the extra fecal matter built up on your intestine walls!. With people who have a high toxic load/fecal matter (everyone has at least some), the cleanse allows them to lose 5-10 pounds!. Cleanses may also make your body work more efficiently (boost your metabolism)!. Although it can be helpful to clean your body, it's not a usually a quick fix to losing weight!.
You have to keep up your weight-training if you want to lose more weight!. More developed muscle needs more energy!. Therefore, your muscle will burn more calories even if you've sitting!. Usually people who want to lose weight use cardio as a method and then find themselves at a plateau!. If you lift weights, you usually find yourself losing more weight!. And of course, it's easier for women to build muscle rather than lose weight, because we're genetically built that way!. Our body has a lesser muscle mass than guys (back to that weight-lifting! Which is why guys lose weight faster!), and a higher fat %!.
As for exercise that can be exciting and very cheap:
- Dancing, roller-blading, cleaning the house (not very fun, but still considered a calorie burner!), gardening, window-shopping, playing sports (soccer's a good one), or go to a discount store/video store and buy exercise dvd's (they have some pretty good aerobic ones, along with pilates, yoga, you name it!)
Everyone is different when it comes to motivation!. Some people find if they reward themselves when they reach a goal, it keeps them moving!. For me, it's more intrinsic motivation!. Just the feeling of how good I feel after working out and eating right keeps me on track!. You have to do this for you, not for other people!. You shouldn't be doing this to look good, you want to feel good! If I'm ever tired, I tell myself to go workout, because no matter how tired/lethargic you're feeling, exercising always makes you more energized!.
The plateau may also be caused by what/how you're eating!. You should be eating whole grain bread (not the same as whole wheat) instead of white bread!. Same goes with pasta and rice!. Always pick brown over white! Try to make your plate 2/3 vegetables (this doesn't include potatoes)!. Try to also eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones!. And your breakfast should be the biggest meal of the day and dinner your smallest (contrary to popular belief)!. It's common sense when you realize that you will be burning off that food all day!. What's the point of eating a large meal at 7pm, when you're about to lay down and sleep all night!!?
The big thing that people don't realize, is how much of their calories comes from liquids! Try to drink as much water as possible, and cut out any soft drinks and fruit juices!. Many people think fruit juice is better than soft drinks, but they can have A LOT of sugar in them! Also, study have shown that even though diet sodas have no/little calories, they still contribute to weight gain!. If you need/want to drink soda or juice, try filling your cup about 1/2-2/3 of the way, then fill the rest with water (for juice), or club soda (for soda)!. Also, try drinking a lot of green tea throughout the day!. It helps boost your metabolism, and decreases your appetite!.
If you have any other questions, let me know!Www@Answer-Health@Com
You have to keep up your weight-training if you want to lose more weight!. More developed muscle needs more energy!. Therefore, your muscle will burn more calories even if you've sitting!. Usually people who want to lose weight use cardio as a method and then find themselves at a plateau!. If you lift weights, you usually find yourself losing more weight!. And of course, it's easier for women to build muscle rather than lose weight, because we're genetically built that way!. Our body has a lesser muscle mass than guys (back to that weight-lifting! Which is why guys lose weight faster!), and a higher fat %!.
As for exercise that can be exciting and very cheap:
- Dancing, roller-blading, cleaning the house (not very fun, but still considered a calorie burner!), gardening, window-shopping, playing sports (soccer's a good one), or go to a discount store/video store and buy exercise dvd's (they have some pretty good aerobic ones, along with pilates, yoga, you name it!)
Everyone is different when it comes to motivation!. Some people find if they reward themselves when they reach a goal, it keeps them moving!. For me, it's more intrinsic motivation!. Just the feeling of how good I feel after working out and eating right keeps me on track!. You have to do this for you, not for other people!. You shouldn't be doing this to look good, you want to feel good! If I'm ever tired, I tell myself to go workout, because no matter how tired/lethargic you're feeling, exercising always makes you more energized!.
The plateau may also be caused by what/how you're eating!. You should be eating whole grain bread (not the same as whole wheat) instead of white bread!. Same goes with pasta and rice!. Always pick brown over white! Try to make your plate 2/3 vegetables (this doesn't include potatoes)!. Try to also eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones!. And your breakfast should be the biggest meal of the day and dinner your smallest (contrary to popular belief)!. It's common sense when you realize that you will be burning off that food all day!. What's the point of eating a large meal at 7pm, when you're about to lay down and sleep all night!!?
The big thing that people don't realize, is how much of their calories comes from liquids! Try to drink as much water as possible, and cut out any soft drinks and fruit juices!. Many people think fruit juice is better than soft drinks, but they can have A LOT of sugar in them! Also, study have shown that even though diet sodas have no/little calories, they still contribute to weight gain!. If you need/want to drink soda or juice, try filling your cup about 1/2-2/3 of the way, then fill the rest with water (for juice), or club soda (for soda)!. Also, try drinking a lot of green tea throughout the day!. It helps boost your metabolism, and decreases your appetite!.
If you have any other questions, let me know!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Well 5'7" and 180 is not that bad of a weight - you said no running or biking but what about walking!? The weights are excellent as long as they are being done properly!. 3-5 sets of 10-12 reps and you should not be working the same muscles everyday, they need at least a 24 hour break!. Portion control is good but make sure you are getting fruits and veggies, protein and lower your carbs a little maybe but DONT cut them out your body needs them!. Plateau's are normal and means your body has gotten used to your routine, just try changing it up a little!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Here is some good links
http://www!.content4reprint!.com/fitness/h!.!.!.
http://www!.diet-blog!.com/archives/2006/0!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
http://www!.content4reprint!.com/fitness/h!.!.!.
http://www!.diet-blog!.com/archives/2006/0!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
forget cleansing pills!.
try hot water with a slice of lemon in it!.
lemon tea!. will clean you right out!
cleaning and gardening are great workouts!
or try dancing round your living room!Www@Answer-Health@Com
try hot water with a slice of lemon in it!.
lemon tea!. will clean you right out!
cleaning and gardening are great workouts!
or try dancing round your living room!Www@Answer-Health@Com