Mark asks…
If i eat 3 small meals a day, will I lose weight?
So, for example if i ate…
Breakfast: cereal and milk, or porridge, or a yoghurt, or fruit, or a cereal bar
Lunch: 1/2 a sandwich, or a salad, or a wrap, or a smoothie
Tea: Salad, or omelette, or a low fat microwave meal, or soup, or low fat homemade meals e.g low fat shepards pie, low fat spaghetti bolognaise, low fat chicken stir fry etc
would all of this be healthy? and help me lose weight? i wouldn’t snack between meals, i would make sure i would only eat 3 things everyday
weight loss cardiff answers:
You would definitely lose weight if you ate just three small things a day. But through this, you are not getting enough nutrition nor is it healthy. Snacking in between meals is a must. The best snacks would be fruits and nuts, which are both well for your diet. Don’t limit yourself to 1/2 a sandwich for lunch if you’re still going to be hungry. Eat until you’re about 75-80% full (for each meal). Don’t just eat less, but eat healthy. You can eat a lot of healthy food and still lose weight. Such as salads with a light vinegarette instead of dressing. Don’t starve yourself to lose weight. Also, drink lots of water and exercise. You will lose weight gradually.
Best of luck,
Xo.
Donna asks…
Will exercising 3 times a day for 30 minutes help me lose weight?
Hi Everyone.
I want to lose 10-15 pounds by August 23. I know its a short period of time to lose 10-15 pounds of weight, but i was wondering if it is possible, if i workout 3 times a day, for 30 minutes. I’m a very healthy person. I don’t eat fast food, or snack on unhealthy food. I am a vegetarian (but I eat albacore tuna).
Also: When I workout in the morning, do I eat before i workout or after, I read that you shouldn’t eat before you workout, but I was wondering why?
Thank you so much, if anyone could full in detail explain to me, it would be great.
Hi Everyone.
I want to lose 10-15 pounds by August 23. I know its a short period of time to lose 10-15 pounds of weight, but i was wondering if it is possible, if i workout 3 times a day, for 30 minutes. I’m a very healthy person. I don’t eat fast food, or snack on unhealthy food. I am a vegetarian (but I eat albacore tuna).
Also: When I workout in the morning, do I eat before i workout or after, I read that you shouldn’t eat before you workout, but I was wondering why?
Thank you so much, if anyone could full in detail explain to me, it would be great.
I mean i work out 3 times a day for 30 minutes, which equals to 90 minutes total of exercise 🙂
weight loss cardiff answers:
Do you mean 90 minutes a day or 3 10 minute exercises? If it’s 90 minutes then I’d say you’d lose about 5-10 pounds compared to 10-15 pounds that you want to lose.
What type of exercise? Jogging is recommended with a bit of weight lifting beforehand. TRUST ME, I try did straight out cardio for 90 minutes straight daily for like 2-3 weeks and didn’t lose a pound so light weight lifing DOES make a difference (since studies have shown that weight lifting raises the rate in calorie lost by roughly 20-30%)!!!
You eat before because in the morning, your metabolism is at your lowest since you haven’t eatin’ for 10+ hours. But make sure you eat your breakfast 90 minutes to 2 hours before exercising so that the food won’t slow you down.
Ken asks…
What is the best way to lose weight in 3 days?
Ive been eating really unhealthy for the past week and now i have 3 days to be looking myself and good again. oops. i know this is unrealistic but what would be the best way to try??
weight loss cardiff answers:
Here are six simple tips that will have you losing weight in a balanced and healthy way.
1. Lose weight with water.
Water is essential for everybody – it is also the key to losing weight. If you haven’t been drinking enough water, your body has developed a pattern of storing water. This water retention equals extra unwanted weight.
By drinking more water, you are not only flushing out toxins, you are also teaching your body that it no longer needs to store water. Drink at least 60 ounces of water (about 8 glasses) a day. Boil water and sliced lemons, and drink this throughout the day to help with fluid retention. If you are still not sold on the merits of water, try this on for size: water is a natural appetite suppressant.
2. Soup up your weight loss program.
A simple dietary change will have you shedding pounds: eat a bowl of soup at least once a day. Nutritious, low-salt soups will nourish you as they flush waste from your body. People who eat a serving of soup daily lose more weight than those who eat the same amount of calories but don’t eat soup. Go for homemade soup whenever possible, as canned soups are loaded with salt and chemicals.
3. Eat early to keep weight off.
The human body follows a circadian rhythm, which means that the same foods eaten at breakfast and lunch are processed differently than when eaten at dinner. Studies show that when you eat your daily protein and fat at breakfast you tend to lose weight and have more energy; however, eating the same things at dinner tend to increase tendencies toward weight gain. I suggest that you eat your last meal of the day by 7 p.m.
4. Eat smaller meals, more frequently.
Follow an eating schedule with five little meals every day. Eating steadily through the day keeps you from becoming famished and overeating at your next meal. Make a low-fat trail mix from raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried plum, and apples and have it available at all times to avoid the tempting lure of high-calorie snacks.
5. Adopt a balanced approach to your diet.
Most of the fad diet programs out there nowadays are extreme in a few recommended foods, or else deprive the body of food altogether. This works in opposition to our metabolism and the results usually don’t last, producing a yoyo effect that depresses your metabolic function – not to mention your self-esteem. We are natural beings that need a balance of nutrition from all sources.
Your diet should consist of a balance of organic sources of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Instead of white rice and pasta, opt for brown rice, bulgur, millet, or buckwheat.
Eat more green, chlorophyll-rich foods such as broccoli, kale, spinach, and asparagus. Eliminate candy, sugar, soda, and all simple sugars from your diet. Excess sugar ends up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain. Also, keep dairy to a minimum because most dairy products are high in saturated fat. Avoid fatty foods, processed or fried foods.
6. Walk off the weight.
The No. 1 cause of weight gain is inactivity. Physical activity is the key to speeding up your metabolism and burning excess calories. The best way to be physically active is to use your legs! Walk as often and as long as you can. Always take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Step outside during your break at work and take a walk around your building. Consider joining a local hiking club. Try taking a walk 30 minutes in the morning or 30 minutes in the early evening.
I hope this article helps you shed some pounds and add on the years! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
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