Help Weight Loss !

Anon-mouse

Hey,
OK i'm very over weight, 5" 10' and 17st 4lbs and I obviously need to lose it. Well i went to the gym last year for a month, every day but gave it up In the 1st week , I think I lost 7lbs but i think most of that was water AND I wasnt using any muscle machines. Anyway, I really need to go back again but I see on the net that 1-2 lbs is normal to lose per week . . .if that is the case .. Well it will take meages to get to any sort of near-ok weight :O !! Ofcourse, I know this has to be a long-term life change, but like everyone I want changes a bit fast. So any advice would be greatly appreciated .

Anon-Mouse

Gaz

Lipo is your only sure fire "fast" option ...or you could put the work in and be in much better shape by Christmas and then be looking ripped by next summer !

Clean up your diet, if this isnt right you wont get anywhere. (read stickies)

Do regular exercise at least 4 times a week consisiting of cardio and a decent/varied weights program. Work hard everytime !!

Then stick with it , it wont happen over night but if you stick with it you will see big changes, measure yourself and then remeasure every month, its a better indication than a scales alone.

Good luck with it !

Esse85

As you said, its a lifestyle change, not a quick fix.

Boru.

It's a trick of perspective really. Yeah, it may take ages to lose the weight - perhaps 6 months to a year at a slow staedy rate - but it took you long over a decade to do this to yourself, probably even longer. The habits and food choices you made growing up combined with the acivity choices you have engaged have lead you to be over 17st. That doesn't happen over night - it takes years.

When you think of the lifetime you have spent accumulating this extra weight, then a few months is really quick by comparrison. Check out this article on my website - How to Lose 20 lbs really, REALLY Fast - http://www.isometric-training.com/How-To-Lose-20-Pounds-Really-Really-Fast.html

I would also suggest that going to the gym every day is a bit of an overkill and will quickly lead to boredom, injury and frustration. 4-5 times a week is fine.

Read the stikies, get your diet down and make long term MEASURABLE GOALS and in a few weeks you'll have already made huge changes.

zaadee

1. Take it one step at a time
Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not eating. Also, it will be easier if you chose an activity that you enjoy.

2. Find a friend
It is always good to have support when you are trying to lose weight. Find a friend who wants to lose weight and compare notes, weigh-in together and maybe even have a contest.

3. Use weights
Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism so you will burn more calories. Also, muscle takes up less space than fat so you will be smaller ( but probably weigh more).

4. Eat fewer carbs
Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.

5. Set a goal
Set a deadline to lose the weight and write it down. For example, ' By Dec 14/04 I will weigh 150 lbs or less'. Put it somewhere you will see it daily.

6. Give up soda
If you drink a soda or 2 a day you are adding empty calories. If you find it hard to stop completely, cut back at first and drink water instead.

7. Grill or boil
Avoid fried meat, grill and use lots of spices. You will get used to it and probably enjoy it more.

8. Don't buy junk food
When you go shopping, don't go on an empty stomach and you will be less likely to buy junk food. Keep your home 'junk food free' so you won't be tempted to indulge.

9. Eat breakfast
Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those added calories but you will sleep better.

10. Give yourself a treat
When you tell yourself that you can't have something you want it more. Give yourself a treat once a day ( ie. half a cookie) and you won't feel you are missing out.

11. Use smaller plates
Trick yourself into believing that you are eating more by using a smaller plate.

12. Drink lots of water
Drink water when you are feeling hungry and you will get that 'full' feeling.

13. Don't eat everything on your plate
Many times we eat just because it's there. Pay attention to when you have had enough.

14. Eat five or six meals a day
Eating more frequently will keep you from getting too hungry.

15. Plan your workout sessions
Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.

16. Stay away from fad diets
Fad diets don't work. If you lose weight fast chances are that you will gain it back ( and more) just as fast. It takes time to put it on and time to take it off.

17. Do several workouts a day
While you are watching TV do crunches and leg lifts.

18. Measure your food
If you decide to have junk food for a snack - be sure to measure and control what you eat.

19. Keep pre-cut vegetables
...and ward off those cravings.

20. Create Good Habits
It is a known fact that when we do something twenty-one times it becomes a habit. Create good eating habits.

good luck more infomation at http://start2diet.blogspot.com

SMK

Hi,

I decided to get healthy in April! I am 5' 4" and weighed 15 stone. I told myself at the start that this was a year long project. So far I've lost 20lbs - slow I know and I know I could have lost more but I'm happy with the way I've done it and I've dropped a clothes size and still enjoyed the odd treat without feeling guilty. I gave up cigarettes at the same time and I joined a gym a month ago and I'm obviously finding the gym a lot easier now that I don't smoke!! My advise to you is to forget about "quick results". You'll be pleased with your achievements as you go along and I'm certainly enjoying the compliments I'm getting with my new look!!:)