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Ken asks…

What are some good tips for lose weight via running?

I just started running and I’m wondering if there are some good ways to lose weight quicker when I’m running. Like just some wisdom cuz iv never ran to lose weight. Thanks 🙂

weight loss cardiff answers:

Go on longer runs, stay away from sprinting because it will build leg muscle. Longer runs burn more calories

William asks…

Should I be eating a high calorie diet to lose weight?

I heard that if you eat enough calories per day you will lose weight quicker. I am just confused with how many calories I should be eating and how I go about it. I don’t eat any milk products and I dont eat meat, but eat fish. Can anyone suggest what foods I should eat? My calorie calculator suggested 1800 for maintenance, 1400 for fat loss and 1100 for extreme fat loss. Unsure of which number to go by.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Stick to around 1500 to 2000 calories if you are young. As far as calories, salads, turkey, chicken, nuts, are all good for quick weight loss and do not forget the 3 bottles of water on a daily basis. Exercise is also important.

Robert asks…

what is the fastest, most effective diet to lose weight?

I am 18 & am only looking to lose about 10kgs so I can get back down to 48kgs & look good in a bikini. But I find it so hard to get the right diet. I eat the right amount of calories per day but I only lose like 2kgs a month. It’s frustrating & I want to get rid of it quick! Any tips or has anyone had success in losing weight quick?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Average weight loss is only 9-15lbs a year, so this is a long term lifestyle issue not a quick fix. Answers is chock a block with people wanting someone or something to lose weight for them. Unfortunately in case you haven’t heard it before, diets don’t work! Statistically 2 in 3 so called dieters end up heavier.

There is really only one way to sustain weight loss. Less in, more out. It is the second part that is essential, and of course that is also the reason most people fail. You need to do 30-40 minutes of vigorous exercise 5 days a week, FOR LIFE!

Unfortunately the vast majority of people who are desperate to lose weight and say they will do anything, actually mean try any fad diet or swallow any dubious pill, as long as they are not expected to get off the couch. Result? They are doomed to remain fat!

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Sandra asks…

What are the best cardio workouts for weight loss results?

Im on W.W. and I have lost 11 pounds, weight loss stopped,but I don’t work out much. so I am guessing I need more exercise in my routine.Any suggestions? Which workouts are best?
not lifting weights. I am clueless on what to do, I need a work out plan. 184 lbs. 31 yr. old.i know Im way over weight, but I want to get down to 130-135 lbs again.

weight loss cardiff answers:

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). It’s the same workout given to the olympic Japanese speed skiing team, so don’t come into it thinking it’s gonna be easy by any means.

Read all about it here:

http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/justin6.htm

Nancy asks…

I want to lose some weight before my big wedding day in Sept. 08. I eat healthy foods but I want to start?

exercising. How fast will my results show and how much weight is possible to lose just by incorporating exercise into my life?What types of exercise work best for weight loss?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Eating several (5-6) small portion meals of everyday healthy food per day, along with exercise, will burn calories faster and build your metabolism in a short period of time, without dieting or counting calories.
You will lose an average of 2-3 lbs per week
(eat about every 2 hours)
Meal suggestions:
piece of fruit
bowl of cereal (high fiber low sugar)
bowl of oatmeal
string cheese, summer sausage
cottage cheese/yogurt (lowfat)
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, grill) potatoes/pasta/rice, veggie…your body needs carbs, protein and vitamins to stay healthy…cooking with olive oil is best.
Low calorie sweets…sugarless candy, ginger snap cookies,
fig bars, 100% juice popsicles
Drink plenty of water (6-8 glasses per day)
Drink milk (low fat) or 100% juice/water with every meal
(no soda pop or flavored drinks)
Stay away from munchies, fried & fatty foods (no fast-food)
Never eat before going to bed
“Daily” simple and cardio exercise (30 min. Per day) like walking/hiking, running, biking, kick boxing, swimming, jumping jacks, aerobics, dancing and playing any games that uses a ball, will shed pounds, tone your body and keep it fit.
Food is fuel, energy for the body, if you don’t exercise to burn the energy, it turns to fat…fasting or skipping meals lowers your metabolism and forces the body to hold on to calories/fat, causing headaches, fatigue and weakness…weight loss pills damage your organs leading to diabetes, kidney and heart disease, even death.
Losing weight at a healthy pace along with exercising everyday you will feel and look so good. (over 30 lbs by sept)
Here is a great site to target specific muscle groups for abs, butt, hips…
Take it easy in the beginning to avoid overworked sore muscles.
Http://www.shapefit.com/training.html
(scroll down)

Michael asks…

Having gastric bypass surgery in a week. How much weight can I expect to loose in the first few months?

I realize that everyone is different when it comes to weight loss and recovery. However, I am just trying to get a non-textbook answer. I am very excited about the surgery and am just trying to anticipate the results. I am kinda hoping someone can tell me what they experienced. How much weight can I expect to loose by christmas if I exercise?

weight loss cardiff answers:

It can vary widely but the average weight loss in 3 months is 40-50 pounds. Christmas is about 5 months away so if you work very hard, eat right, take your vitamins and excercise correctly, you could see a weight loss of 60-80 pounds. But everyone is different and I am in no way saying that you would totally lose that much. I lost 30 pounds my first month, 70 pounds at 3 months and 115 at 8 months. A friend of mine who had surgery around the same time as me, has only lost 80 pounds so far to my 115. We excercise together, have the same diet but since our bodies are different, we have lost differently. You will lose weight quite quickly int he beginign when you can only eat pureed foods but as you add foods to your diet, you will lose more slowly. It’s easy to sneak in extra calories so use that will power!!

Good Luck! I hope that the surgery is everything you want it to be and more. It changed my life in so many ways. I can play with my son, I can walk down the street without feeling like everyone is staring at me and laughing. I feel beautiful for the first time in years. My life has begun at the age of 31!!

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Lizzie asks…

What is average weight loss for one week?

I was wondering if anyone knew what an average weight loss per week is. I started eating healthy last week at around 1200 calories *because I wasn’t yet working out* and lost 4 pounds. Now, I’ve started eating around 1600 calories because I’m alternating with aerobics and pilates and I have already lost 2 more pounds. I want the weight that I lose to stay off *just had a baby and had a few extra pounds after getting married!* What do doctors recommend losing, and if I’m losing too much, should I add more calories or willthe weight loss taper off after a few weeks?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Healthy weight loss is around 2 pounds a week but that can be done at a way higher rate depending on the diet

Sharon asks…

What is the best way to burn fat after a rapid weight loss?

I was recently taken off of a steroid medication (prednisone) and thus, lost a significant amount of weight quite rapidly as the medication was reduced. In total, I lost about 50 pounds within the span of a few months.

Unfortunately, due to the sheer speed of the weight loss, this has left me with some awkward fat around my chest and stomach. I’m quite slim now (6’1″ and 145 lbs) but in need of some toning and trimming.

Which types of exercises are most efficient in eliminating/reducing residual fat? I’m hesitant to jump straight to muscle toning because I have read from a few sources that muscle in fact builds behind fat – not reducing it, but instead pushing it out further.

Any techniques/styles/routines etc. that aim to burn fat are most appreciated.

Thank you!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Eat Fat burn Foods like

Almonds and other nuts (with skins intact) – Build muscle, reduce cravings

Dairy products (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese) – Build strong bones, fire up weight loss
Eggs – Build muscle, burn fat
Turkey and other lean meats – Build muscle, strengthen immune system
Berries – Improve satiety, prevent cravings
Enova oil (soy and canola oil) – Promotes fullness, not easily stored as fat
Peanut butter – Boosts testosterone (a good thing even in women), builds muscle, burns fat
Fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, mackerel) – Trigger fullness, fire up fat burning
Grapefruit – Lowers insulin, regulates blood sugar and metabolism; be sure to eat the fleshy white membranes
Green tea – Fires up fat burning
Chili peppers – Spikes metabolism
Spinach and green vegetables – Fight free radicals and improve recovery for better muscle building
Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, whole grain cereal)- Small doses prevent body from storing fat
Beans and legumes – Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion
Whey – Builds muscle, burns fat, etc…

Charles asks…

What type of supplements should I be taking for weight loss?

Just not sure what I should be taking for weight loss. Some people say whey during the day and casein at night, would this work for weight loss? I work out everyday, just not sure what will assist in the goal of thin and beautiful. Currently at 160, aiming for 145 by July. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Hi,

Eating a healthy diet is the key importance to your weight loss success. The same can be said for a regular exercise program. You need to be optimistic!

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Daniel asks…

How do I lose weight easily?

my sister lost weight really easy, shes the same height as me but shes 4 years older than me too and I don’t like being fatter than her at the age of 12, how can I lose weight in less than 5 weeks -by the way,if I get the taste of food I have to eat more but I can’t not eat because I talk myself into eating-

weight loss cardiff answers:

Losing weight in someone so young is not straight forward and will require medical/dietetic supervision. Even in adults the average weight loss is only 9-15lbs a year, so this is a long term lifestyle issue, requiring both an appropriate diet and very regular vigorous exercise.

Nancy asks…

I hardly do any exercise and yet i don’t gain much weight… will running 4 days a week help me lose weight?

So I don’t do much exercise but I don’t gain much weight. Recently I have been binging on chocolate and not doing any exercise so I have gained a LOT of weight. Because I don’t gain weight easily does that mean if i increase my exercise I will lose weight quickly? I will be changing my diet as well to a healthier one.

weight loss cardiff answers:

You have a high metabolism. Yes, if the amount of exercise you do burns all the calories you have consumed you will lose weight. However, results will be slower if you burn the exact caloric intake or less through exercise

George asks…

How to lose weight after stopping antidepressants?

Okay I used to be 45kg and have been on AD for about nine months. I’ve gained 15kg in that time. I eat healthily (I’m vegan) and have started going to the gym again for the last two months.

Do you think now that I’m off AD I’ll be able to lose weight easily? Last night I was at the gym for an hour and a half doing cardio and weights. And plan on doing the same at least four times a week.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Unfortunately losing weight is not usually ever easy, but I think you can do it. As much as we would like to think otherwise, there really is no magic answer to weight loss. There is no well kept secret, and no mystery solution, but there are simple things you can do that will help tremendously. Eat a healthy diet of about 1500 calories a day – you do need to learn to count calories and there are tons of sites that will help you with that, as well as the labels on foods. Start keeping a record everyday of what you eat, because we all usually tend to consume more calories than we think we do. Eliminate ALL junk food, sodas, pop, sweets, fried foods, fast foods, fruit juices, and processed foods. Everyday eat fruit, veggies, a few nuts, lean meat and fish, whole grain breads and cereals, low fat dairy products. The many meal replacement products on the market can be a good tool to help you get started on a better eating plan. Use them in the first week or two if you like to replace one meal a day. Make sure you get one that has a good protein content. Special K makes a protein shake and the Glucerna shakes have higher protein content. Go for a brisk 45 minute walk twice a day if you can, everyday. Climb lots of stairs. Drink plenty of water. If at all possible start a weight lifting/strength training program at a gym and get some instruction from the gym trainer. It will work. Here are a few sites that may help.

Http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/12-week-beginners-training-routine.html
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-strengthen-chest-muscles-with-wall-pushups.html
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw2.htm

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