Need a weight loss tip? Well, I've got a winning tip right here. When eating your food, you should chew every bite 50 times. This way, your jaw gets tired and it sends a signal to your brain saying "I ate enough!" Happy weightloss.:P
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I'm about 100 lbs. over weight and we start school in 6 weeks. I want to lose at least a noticable amount. I've tried everything! No matter how much I diet I can't lose and I have $5 to my name. Someone PLEASE HELP ME!
I cut out caffeine. The caffeine was making me hungry!
Please remember, if you are going to lose weight do it for the right reasons--for yourself, not to impress anyone else.
God Bless!
You do not have to diet! Just cut your daily portions in half. If you would like dessert only eat half or find someone to eat the other half. Do not let yourself ever to get stuffed! You will notice how much better you feel after eating light and you will not have that tired feeling. Your body will adjust very fast to eating less food and you will not feel deprived because you are allowing yourself whatever you want to eat but just HALF of it. Dont go overboard on junk food. Stay away from restaurant food if possible. I made it through 2 holidays and lost 24 lbs in 5 months with no exercise. I now walk three times a week and I am still eating half portions. As a result, I dropped two dress sizes and still maintaining the weight. Just remember, we Americans eat way too much food!
even if you think you will pass out if you drink another plain water - drink one anyway (not if you think you will actually vomit)
- instead of a soda which makes fat worse to get rid of - someone else told me to drink tea -- & walk - put an excersize bike in front of the tv if possible & ride while you watch a movie or your afternoon soaps ! Don't forget to reward yourself once in ahwile with a popsicle or something fun! That doesn't mean loose 10 pounds & celebrate by eating a cheesecake !
DR. Gott says just cut out flour & sugar....
My sister used to follow the "FIT FOR LIFE" diet book. She did well by swimming 40 laps everyday before work,walked 2-3 miles on her lunch break, and Saterdays and only eat fruit before noon and salad or 1/2 sandwich at lunch and lightly steamed veggies with skinless chicken breast or grilled salmon for dinner.
Honey, I'll just be fat , but happy to be alive.
Great Granny Hugs, Vi
Emily, the problem with blanket advise is we don't know what we're covering. You mentioned school, high school or college?
Ask your doctor or school nurse if there is a registered dietician you can talk to. Someone who can give you a plan that's about you and support you in the changes.
I believe that alcohol, although having water content, is dehydrating. It is also full of calories so should be avoided for dieting anyway.
Jess
Hi Emily,
I am 43 and it seems like I have been dieting most of my life. I lost thirty pounds this year by writing down everything I eat no matter how much I ate and by walking. I still need to loose another 30 pounds but I have learned to not get in a hurry. If I am one pound less this month than last then I have been successful! No stress in this way of thinking and I don't get hungry. I try not to go over 1600 calories a day but if I do I try to compensate for the extra thru out the week.
Eating food with lots of fiber is very important also. Oatmeal is inexpensive and very good for you, when you get some money fiber one bars and cereal are very high in fiber and good for you. The fiber one bars with chocolate chips is a great in between meal snack. Look for coupons on fiber one products also. Sweet freedom fudge bars are only 35 calories each and high in fiber. If you can follow the new food pyramid it is the best plan to follow. Go to mypyramid.gov and you can formulate a diet plan and it is free!I walk thirty minutes at least 3 times a week but my goal is to walk 30 minutes everyday. The activity is most important. If you need to talk to me just send me at email at ablssdmm AT aol.com
You may need to change your routine. There's a lot of great advice already. Eat less. Take all the willpower you can to focus on this. Distract yourself when you start to get that urge to eat; especially in the evening! Definitely exercise through whatever form you favor. I find having upbeat music on in the house and out is a great help.
Emily,
If you're looking for a quick fix it doesn't work that way. You have to work hard and be patient. When I try to lose weight I always use this motto. It took years to get into this shape, I'm not going to get skinny overnight. It takes time and sometimes it can be frustrating especially when you think you're doing okay and still you can't see a difference. Have you checked with your Dr.? Maybe you have a medical condition that will keep you from losing weight. Your thyroid can have this effect on you. I would suggest doing what the one person said, write down what you eat. Sometimes you think you're doing good, but when you see it in writing you can't believe how much you really eat. If you drink diet drinks or regular drinks with sugar in them, switch to water; you'll save money and calories. Don't diet, just try to eat healthier and smaller portions and try to find foods high in fiber because it fills you up longer. Exercise is another important part of losing weight. Start out slow and build up. Walking is a good exercise and it's free. Good luck and remember, it takes time but it will be worth it in the long run.
I have a big event coming up on May 26 and I am in need of a fast way to lose some extra pounds. I don't have lots of time for planning and exercising. I need something that will work fast but within a budget friendly neighborhood. Thanks!
By rjw from GA
Well, for me I find when I don't eat starches/ carbs I can shed pounds. So I lay off potatoes, bread, pastries, of course, pasta, chips, crackers, etc. Mainly eat protein (meat/fish) and veggies and fruit, and yogurt, nuts, cheese, etc.
I agree with carolb. Stay away from carbs and don't eat anything with sugar in it. You can also lose water weight fast, but it won't be permanent, by not eating anything with salt in it until you get to the event. Walking every day will also help. Good luck.
I have found that if you stay off processed foods (pre packaged) you loos weight quite quickly. You should also drink lots of water, for one it's good for you and also makes you feel full. It's healthier to make meals from scratch and in the long run so much cheaper. Our 6 year old even asks when grocery shopping if such and such is processed food. He loves salads, veggies, mac and cheese, all these I make from scratch. (hint for water: flavor it with lemon or lime juice)
Hope this helps. Good luck:)
I agree that Dr. Gott's No Sugar No Flour diet is the greatest. You don't have to buy a thing because you can borrow the book at the library. Now I only eat sprouted grain bread. Shredded wheat and oatmeal are permissable cereals. Dates and figs can be used to sweeten. My favorite dessert is to put a handful of pecans, two teaspoons of cocoa and a teaspoon of date syrup (from health food store) in my mini-food processor to make a raw food cupcake. You can cheat a little on the diet too. I won't turn down a little birthday cake. But mostly I can just say, "I'm on a no sugar no flour diet," when people tempt me with forbidden foods. I've had my fun anyway- I prefer eating healthy. This is why the diet works. You are just eating healthy. There is a healthy substitution for every forbidden food and the substitutions eventually taste better to you. A side effect is my toenail fungus of six years is clearing up for the first time despite having tried every home remedy under the sun. I think the sugar was feeding the fungus!
What is the best and shortest way to lose weight? I mean if anyone wants to lose fat from their stomach within two months then what are the steps he/she would need to follow?
Nutrition is key. A good clean diet with no processed foods is very important. Drink lots of water and get moving at least 20-30 minutes a day. Stretching a lot makes a huge difference, too. Please check out my ThriftyFun article on how I lost a lot of weight:
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Good luck to you :)
There is no such thing as losing weight from one part of the body. If you have belly fat you need to burn that layer off to reveal the abs. That is done with diet and exercise. Eliminate junk and white bread. Eat whole grains, vegetables and protein. Watch portion sizes. Very your exercise. Do yoga or Pilates, strength training and cardio.
First you need to get your doctor's ok on your plans. Seriously, if you are on any meds or have any health conditions this step is critical.with m doctor's ok and guidance, since 2017 I lost 40 pounds by only eating when I am hungry. It takes a while, so your 2 month deadline is going to be a good start, but not realistic for a safe, healthy and keep it off plan. Sorry to be a downer on that. Quick weight loss is not healthy.
Mouth hungry is different than belly hungry. It took a few weeks to sort out that difference, but now it is routine. Mouth hunger is cravings. These are challenge to break, but if you listen to your belly, you can lose the weight.
I eat fruits, veggies, limited meat, limited carbs and very limited sugar and fats. Lots of whole grains and brown rice. Lots of water, no juice or sodas either.
I would have lost more and would be better toned, but I am not able to exercise like I could when I was younger. The doctor and I are working on that issue. Good luck in your program! Post back with your progress!
Hie. I am sharing my personal diets and usually recommend to my clients as well. So lets start first of all you have to avoid junk foods, oily and fatty foods. You have to be very strict regarding your diet. Start morning with warm water of 1 glass. After that, in breakfast eat oats. After giving two hours of gap take your afternoon lunch (you can eat rice in day because it convert into carbs and provide energy). You have to give two hours of gap in every diet. Sleep is also one of the most important. Take 7-8 hours of sleep everyday. I hope this information is sufficent and helps you to lose your weight.
Belly fat is linked to cortisol, a stress hormone. One of my nutrition books described it as your body giving you a hug in times of stress, in the form of fat! Once it is there, it is difficult to remove unless you make a significant change. Most people have trouble losing more than a pound a week, so adjust your expectations to avoid discouragement.
As Atossa said, you will need to reduce your food intake, make healthier choices and move more. If you have not been exercising, an every other day workout or exercise class is probably the best way to start. If you have been working out, try changing up your routine. Scientific studies have shown that your body gets used to moving in one way and it is best to mix it up. Many fitness people suggest high intensity interval training (HIIT) or weight training is the best for weight loss.
A lot of people lose weight by trying an elimination or strict diet. My personal suggestion would be the Whole 30, which focuses on whole foods: protein, fiber, vegetables and avoids processed food, sugar and salt. This month long program helps to reset your metabolism and tastebuds, and also teaches you a new way to eat. Many people try the Whole 30 or a similar diet and entirely change the way they think about food.
If you have not talked to your doctor, I would recommend setting up an appointment and getting some advice directly. Also, my insurance company had a wellness program that offered a discount to some local gyms and Weight Watchers meetings. Employers often have similar programs or even incentives for healthy choices.
Good luck. I was able to lose 75 pounds by attending Weight Watchers meetings and exercising 5+ days a week. It took me about 5 years to make my final goal and it required a lifestyle change to maintain it, especially as I approach 50. Men often have an easier time losing weight because of their larger muscle mass.
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