Your Question About Easy Weight Loss

Maria asks…

Easy weight loss question?

I am 14 years old a girl 5ft3 and 165 pounds (big i know). What would be a healthy weight? Is it possible to lose 3 pounds a week? and how can I do this? thanks

weight loss cardiff answers:

A healthy weight for you is from 103-127 lbs.

Losing 10 lbs a month is a good and safe target. Any faster weight loss is likely to be temporary only and in most cases you regain it all.

Running, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, push ups, sit ups, squats, brisk walking and power walking all help for weight loss but dieting helps more.

One of the healthiest weight loss diets is the DASH diet.

The healthy DASH diet can help you lose weight safely and effectively, lower your cholesterol and lower your blood pressure.

It is based on an eating plan rich in fruits and vegetables, and low-fat or non-fat dairy, with whole grains. It is a high fiber, low to moderate fat diet, and is rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

You can see further details in a web search for “dash diet” + “lose weight”.

Daniel asks…

weight loss question?

Hello what is the best way to loose weight i am 5’3 150 lbs what is a good weight lose plan whats the best or easiest way to loose weight

weight loss cardiff answers:

First, there is no easiest way to lose weight. There is a best way but it is different for each person.

Define weight loss: Burn more calories than you intake.

My suggestions:
-Low calorie foods.
-Avoid dessert; have light or no butter popcorn instead.
-Water or drinks with no calorie sweeteners.
-At least 30 minutes of exercise every day.
Good luck.

Laura asks…

Weight Loss?

” Is weight loss affected by what time you eat”
i.e. will u get fat if u eat b4 u go to bed.
I think it’s my my mom dosen’t.

weight loss cardiff answers:

This is my theory and this is what works for me. Everyone is different so it may need to be adjusted to your own personal needs.

Energy In/Energy Out

Food Intake: 1,200 Per Day

One Pound equals 3,500 Calories

To loose one pound per day, You need to burn your food intake plus your one pound of fat

1,200 (intake) + 3,500 (Outtake) = 4,700 Calories Burn

You must burn at least 4,700 Calories everyday to loose one pound at least. It is very easy to go up and beyond 4,700 calories each day.

Best way to do this is to track your progress on a calorie counter monitor watch. If you do it by the numbers you can loose the weight. It is just a matter of changing the way you think about weight loss.

Once you start wearing your calorie counter you can see the numbers increase and you fill find yourself doing extra things in your day, like tapping your foot while waiting at the light in your car, chewing gum, singing out loud and so on onto of your workout routines. You begin to see that everything you do in your day contributes to the overall numbers needed to loose that pound.

I, myself, have done this recently. Two weeks later, I lost one pant size and 10 pounds. And that is just my current progress. I have used this method previously after childbirth and have gone from 168 to 127 pounds with in two months.

I personally burn 1,000 calories by Walking in my community for one hour in the morning and I also burn 1,000 calories by simply using a stationary bike while playing xbox. I get so involved in playing xbox that I completely forget I am pedaling or working out. Think about it..How many hours have you spent playing video games..why not burn calories while you are doing it.

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Water Intake/Less Storage

Most people do not get enough water in their system. Water is your body’s principal chemical component, comprising, on average, 60 to 80 percent of your weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. To determine if you are getting enough water use this simple formula.. Take your weight, for example 150 pounds and divide by 2. Take your answer which is 75 lbs and change it to ounces, in this case 75 ounces. That is how many ounces of water you need a day. Your body performs mostly on water. If you make sure you get enough water everyday your body will perform at top notch and your body will no longer have the cravings of junk food. You will have a better performing body system to help you work out and feel better thru out your day.

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Good Food

My favorite things to eat:

Avocado Wraps

Simple: Low Carb Tortilla, Half Avocado sliced, alpha sprouts, lettuce, soy bacon…Just wrap it up and eat. You can vary the things you put inside so long as you keep it to approx 4 or 5 items. You want to make sure they are fresh, low calorie and filling. Avocado and mushrooms can replace meats in your meal and still have great taste.

Special K Cereals are fantastic. They have that sweetness that one craves and is so good for you. Calories are low. Great for even just dinner.

First thing in the morning…A Glass of Chocolate Milk. Yup!! Chocolate Milk. We all crave that “got to have” item in the morning. Milk is the best thing you can have for yourself while working out. The chocolate (and you can use Carnation Instant Milk for this but I simply use Nestle dry mix) will give you that sweet “snack” that you need. If you give your body a little bit of it and its in a control way, you will not crave sweets and junk the rest of the day.

Lean Cuisines

Fantastic food! Each meal is approx 180 t0 380 calories per box. So think about your calories. 1,200…You can still have several of these meals a day and still be under your intake requirements.

It’s all about the numbers and watching what you take in and what you burn out. And you know what..If you go over your 1,200 mark for food intake…that’s okay…you simple up your total calories burned for the day by what you took it. So long as you burn off the over all calories to be more than your food intake. Just make sure you stick too it so you can reach your weight loss goals.

Fruits and Veggies

All you want on the schedule listed below.
Bananas are my favorite. They are very filling and can make a meal all on their own.

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Vitamins

My favorite is ONE A DAY WITH ENERGY…I am in love with this vitamin because I am just like everyone else who loves those quick fix energy drinks. But what people do not realize is that energy drinks can contain 120 to 440 calories in just ONE Can. If you think about it..That is HALF of your allowed calories for food intake. The best alternative I have found is One a day with energy vitamin. Easy to spot, it is packaged in a green label bottle. Just One vitamin a day will give you as much energy as approx. 1 1/2 cans of red bull…WITHOUT the calorie intake.
WoW..now your making progress already because you have made more room in your intake calories for actual healthy food.

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Soda/Carbonation

Carbonation is terrible for your system because it bloats your stomach. And when your stomach bloats, your jeans just don’t fit. You can drop one pant size simply by NOT drinking any carbonated drinks all together..Take away the bloat and you have instantly just made it one pant size lower. Besides, Sodas dehydrate you and with that One a Day Vitamin, you won’t need the Caffeine in the soda and it will also cut out those extra calories that you don’t need.
So remove that soda and the energy drinks and just think how much calories you just instantly removed from your daily intake. I normally consume what…four sodas and two energy drinks in one day…that is a total of …. 900 calories. Of what??? Nothing…Those are horrible calories and calories that can be replaced by food which will fuel your body for your day and your workouts.

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Your Body

Your body is like a computer. You must program your body to do what it is suppose to do so it won’t crash and leave you with a virus. Your stomach is only the size of your fist. So think about it right now, Look at your hand and close your fist. Not very big is it. That is how much food you actually ONLY need to eat, each time you eat for every meal. If you eat anything more than that, you will stretch out your stomach which causes overeating and overweight.

What you need to do is eat every three hours, approx 5 to 7 times everyday around the same time. If you are always giving your body healthy and better food choices (the size of your fist) every three hours, your body will know you are giving it food. It will use that food properly. It will not go into starvation mode or store food away for later because it knows…it will get more in three hours. So what does your body do…it flushes everything out of your system because it doesn’t need it.. Now it knows…you wont’ forget about it and that food is on its way.

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Walking Buddy

This is the best thing especially for woman. Get a walking buddy. One hour everyday. Just think about how much talking, venting and laughing two woman can do together while walking and yup, you guessed it…it just burns more calories and reduces your stress. You now are more relaxed because you can talk and free yourself of whatever is frustrating you while getting into shape.

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By: My own experience/Joyceeleann

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Susan asks…

How can I lose weight during school days ?

During the summer I can lose weight easily because I exercise and diet but during school days I am too busy with homework that I dont have time to exercise .. And I cant walk from home to school because my school is too far from my home so I use a car .. I gained every kilo I lost during the summer and even more .. I dont know what to do please help !! I want to be thin :(((
And I cant take any pills .. My parents wont allow me

weight loss cardiff answers:

Please don’t resort to pills and extreme diets to lose weight!
You can easily lose weight by getting around 30 minutes of cardio a day (any exercise that raises your heart rate to 70-85% of your maximum, i.e. Jogging, swimming, stair walking) and reducing your calorie intake by 10% (i.e. 1800 instead of 2000)

Every person has enough time to exercise, with the exception of a few. I can guarantee you spend more than 2 hours a day doing something pointless. If you really want to lose the weight, just take 30 minutes of your day to do it! You can lose up to 2lbs a week doing this. It really is that easy!

Maria asks…

Whats a super easy way to lose weight?

I know its dumb, but I want to lose weight as easily as possible. I dont have the time or money for diet and exercise, plus I work at McDonalds, soo.. you see my dilemma. I’m not asking for quick weight loss, just some small stuff I can do to shed a few pounds over the next couple weeks?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Eating low calorie foods, and making sure you only eat three meals with no exceptions.

Also drink more water!

David asks…

How can a teen girl safely lose weight?

I am a 13 year old girl, 5 ft 4 in and 146 pounds. According to my doctor, I am slightly overweight, and it would probably be better for me to lose about 10 pounds. Now, I exercise regularly, and I eat pretty healthy, so I’m not sure how much of my weight is actually fat. I’m not the most athletic, but I’m not out of shape either- I do well when I play tennis. I have a taller and broader frame than other girls my age. So I don’t consider myself unhealthy, but I’d like to be even more fit and drop a few pounds. Please understand that I am NOT doing this for cosmetic purposes, I just want to keep myself healthy. Right now I’m aiming for 130 pounds, but 125 or 120 would be even better.

How can I lose weight safely and relatively easily? I can make simple changes to my diet, but nothing extreme. As far as exercise goes, I have gym class 2-3 times a week, I play tennis 6 hours a week, and I can fit in a 15-20 minute exercise routine or jog daily. Right now, I’ve started by cutting out all junk food, eating more fruit and vegetables, drinking more water, and avoiding very oily and salty foods. I get 8 1/2 hours of sleep daily, I never drink sugary drinks or coffee, I never eat fast food, and I eat three meals a day.

Are healthy habits enough to lose weight, or do I actually need to start working out? Could anyone recommend some exercises for me to do? How much weight is healthy to be losing in a week? Advice is appreciated. Please no rude comments. Thanks!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Eat a high fat, medium protein, low carb diet. Cut out all grains: wheat, corn, oats, rice, etc. And milk. Do a lot of walking at an even pace and lift weights.

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Michael asks…

How can a 12 year old lose weight without pills?

I’m 12, 5 foot 2 and 116 pounds i want to lose 20 pounds. Any suggestions? I like very specific plans!

weight loss cardiff answers:

You can exercise, and if you have a Wii you should get Wii fit! And if you have a dog, you should walk you dog and burn some fat. And eat lots of healthy foods (Make sure you look at how much fat is in what you eat on the Nutrition Facts). Participate in sports or play sports at home with friends and family! Play outside a lot instead of watching television. I got this from ehow.com!

Instructions
Step 1. Jump-start your metabolism. Early workouts tend to supercharge the metabolism to burn calories more efficiently than later in the day. To maximize fat burning without pills, schedule an extra workout. Two 30-minute workouts are more effective than one 60-minute session. Use the early morning exercises to do moderate cardio routines, and later in the day do strength or weight training.

Step 2. Exercise first before eating. Work out 30 minutes before consuming a healthy breakfast. Early workouts burn more than twice as much fat as exercise later in the day because overnight your body is burning carbohydrates. When you first wake up and your body is low on carbs, it will burn fat instead.

Step 3. Always eat breakfast. Breakfast will actually fire up your metabolism. If you don’t eat until lunch, your metabolism slows down and functions less effectively when it isn’t “fueled” properly. Sensible eating after your morning workout will curb the urge to reach for a sugary snack. It helps you feel more energetic and better able to cope with the stress of day. Consume more fiber, especially leafy green veggies, to burn fat efficiently.

Step 4. Use your nose. Breathing through your nose tends to stabilize the heart rate and promotes endurance. With greater endurance, you will be able to complete your workout and burn more fat.

Step 5. Stand or sit up straight. Your mother told you good posture was important, but who knew it was good for burning fat? Whether on exercise equipment or walking or jogging, good body alignment promotes better breathing and more intake of fat-burning oxygen. Use the hand grips on exercise bikes or other equipment only for balance.

Step 6. Cut calories. You will fire up your fat-burners with these tips, but if you combine them with a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and low-fat meats like chicken and fish, you will see changes fast. You can also cut your portion sizes in half to help you easily cut your calorie intake.

Good luck!

Lizzie asks…

How can i lose weight quickly and effectively ?

I wanna drop a couple of pounds to fit into a size 6 dress (UK) and i dont fancy throwing up.

Whats better Diets or Gym ?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Well, you can’t lose like pounds in a day.
But you can easily lose weight by dieting and working out, both.
Muscle leads to a faster metabolism, which helps burn calories. And the more muscle you have, the more you can burn off, leading to not as much weight gain by eating something high in calories.

Just try eating low calorie foods if you only want to do one or the other though, and try to drink mainly water and milk, not sodas.

Good luck!

Jenny asks…

How to manipulate the treadmill for good results?

I wanna lose a little weight how can i use the treadmill to help me lose it fast?

weight loss cardiff answers:

A great way to loose weight fast on a treadmill is vary your speed during a workout. Our body tends to easily adapt to the same running routine everyday and by varying your intensity you will not only get a better workout but will more effectively burn fat throughout the rest of your day.

An example would be during your run or jog kick it up to as fast as you can run for 1 minute then drop the speed back down to a brisk walk for 3 min. Then kick it back up to as fast as you can run for 1 minute then drop back to your normal running speed for 3 min. Also if your treadmill has height adjustment toss that into the mix as well. You’ll notice a big difference in your treadmill workout with these small changes.

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Ruth asks…

how can i get thinner thighs and legs also long legs without any loss weight plans?

ok my stomach is very flat but my thighs and legs are like plumped. And i have really short legs like if i wear shorts with tennis shoes i look short.
But most importantly i want thin thighs. How can i do that?

weight loss cardiff answers:

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Richard asks…

what are some good weight loss plans that are FREE and work? as in online and dont include low calorie foods.

i want to lose weight fast. with a free plan online. or the best pill youve ever tried.
i need to lose a TON of weight im 13 and i weigh 255 lbs.
and exersizing didnt work nor did diets.
no lectures PLEASE

weight loss cardiff answers:

You need to see a DR. You might have something wrong if nothing works.

Laura asks…

i want to lose soome weight and start out for the new year. any weight loss plans i should follow?

weight loss cardiff answers:

In 2003 I went on Atkins after studying it and lost 50 lbs. Over the 5 yrs I have put 10 lbs back on, mostly in the last 6 months so I am going to do Atkins to kick start my controlled carb eating and trim off about 15 lbs

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