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Sandy asks…

Can you guys tell me what the best frozen food meal is for a good weight loss plan?

I’ve heard healthy choice is good, as is weight watchers. I am always on the go and dont really have time to cook. I need something fast, easy, inexspensive.. and most of all, GOOD! I am not just using the food to lose weight.. i will be exercising also.. I jsut need something i can pick up at the store and have ready within 10 minutes.

weight loss cardiff answers:

DON’T EAT PREPARED FROZEN DINNERS!

I know they are conveinant, but they are so full of sodium, it will cause to gain water weight.
They are so full of preservitives, your insides will begin to look like play-doh!

I am a busy mom, but i take time out every 2 weeks to prepare food, and freeze them in preportioned containers to take to work for my “homemade lean cuisine”.

If you want to know the nutritional value of your recipes, you can go to sparkpeople.com. It’s a free weight loss site, that offers a recipe calculator…along with alot of other stuff. I’ve been a member since october 5th and have lost 38 pounds!

Lisa asks…

Weight Loss Plans for A 13 Year Old?

Okay, I’m 5’4 & weigh 165, i know that’s really overweight but i want to do something about it.. My mam cooks for me but every time i want something healthy, She gives me horrible fatty processed food… i really like cooking but evertime i try, she just takes over.. I used to play soccer, but now i just get out of breath too much when i play, i love to dance, and i play the wii fit, i also like running but i’m not good at it, and i’m afraid people will laugh if they see me running in the only track we have in my town. My plate is also too big, and i know it is, but my mam just gives me a big one.. its really annoying because she just doesnt understand… she also buys LOADS of snacks, and because we have a big family, She cooks easy foods.. Everytime i tell her not to buy all that crap, she says ‘well its cheap, and it gets eaten’ i keep trying to tell her to buy fruit, but she thinks its too expensive, and that you could buy better things with that money…. HELP ME MAKE A PLAN ON WHAT TO EAT PLEAASSEE?!
The only meat i like is chicken, prawns and fish

weight loss cardiff answers:

Try a grilled chicken salad very easy to make and vey delicious
Grilled is soo much better for you and to me tastes better!
Try fixing your own plate instead of your mom pileing alot on there
Run up and down your rd or jog i tell myself to pace myself at my own speed
Excercise daily that also helps with not only keeping in shape but healthy
Alot of ppl eat when their bored and that is a problem when you get bored an think about eating get up and go do wii fit!!
And dont think about what other ppl think care about what you think and what you need to do!!
Hope this helps!!

Nancy asks…

easy ways to lose baby weight without spending alot of money?

i had a baby 7 months ago and im still struggling to lose the baby weight and cut back pregnancy eating habits. i need some advice! but i dont wanna use all those so called weight loss diet plans you see on tv. let alone i dont have money for all that. so PLEASE fill me in on how you lost your baby weight!

weight loss cardiff answers:

I took the baby out in the stroller and went up and down the hilly parts of our neighbourhood.

Also, when the baby was sleeping I used dumbbells while sitting on the couch.

Congrats on your little one!

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Laura asks…

how much weight can i lose eating 1200 calories?

I currently weight 148 lbs and I am 5’9. My goal weight is 125, which means a 23 pound weight loss. How much weight can I lose and how long will it take to lose the weight if I eat 1200 calories a day? I run 5 times a week, burning about 300-500 calories per workout, depending on the day.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Hi!

I have found a great blog with a story of a woman who lost weight in a healthy and easy way. It was an eye-opener for me. I’ve tried it and I must admit that the results amazed me. I lost more than 30 pounds so far and I feel better than ever.

So, what is this diet about? Well, it teaches you how to stay healthy while losing weight. It is so easy when you know how to do it, and in a long run it shows much better results, because after other diets I’ve tried before you just get that fat back. The thing is, you have to eat a few times a day, not starve. Because when you are not eating, your body stores fat and it is much harder to lose weight. When you eat, and you know what and when and how, your body will know that there is food around so it won’t store fat – it will burn it!

Here are some hints from Betty’s blog:

1.The diet creates meal plans and recipes just for you.
2.You are able to eat a few times a day, which means that you are not starving yourself!
3.The diet is based upon calorie shifting and shows you what you are doing wrong. Betty Winter on her site explains it all.
4.What is most important, you are able to buy all the food in a local store. There is no need for some expensive fancy food that promises miracles, but does nothing at all.
5.It teaches you how to lose bad eating habits.

As I told you, this diet was an eye-opener and it works. With the proper guidance all the way through the diet, it is so easy and you can do it too. It can all be found online, as Betty describes.

Betty also gives FREE gifts to anyone who visit her site these days so be sure to check it out!

So, if you wish to learn more about this easy healthy diet, check Betty’s blog, it’s in my source. Good luck!

James asks…

Is there a good dietary supplement or vitamin?

I am 28 and have been eating better and exercising a lot. I have lost about 8 pounds in 4 weeks. Is there anythng I can do or take to boost my weight loss?I would definitely prefer something natural.Thanks!

weight loss cardiff answers:

I would say just keep it up! You’re better off taking your time to lose weight than going on a crash diet or using a “magic” supplement. You can’t maintain crash diets, but healthy lifestyle changes are easy to keep up with. Maybe you can try different types of exercises..boxing, swimming, things that keep your body guessing. That’ll definitely help you with your weight loss plan!

A few things to try:
Always have an amazing breakfast that will keep you energized for the entire morning. I always say that breakfast kicks off your day–healthy breakfast, healthy day. Here are some of my favorite recipes:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/healthy-breakfast-ideas

And as for fitness, try things that pump your heart rate up, like these moves:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/strength-workout-to-burn-body-fat

Just be patient, you’ve got this!

Helen asks…

How to tell if you are overweight/17 female any opinions?

Im 17 5ft 3in and 150lb female. I was wondering if this is considered overweight? I am a huge soccer player but have taken some time off for a couple of months. I need to get rid of the small amount of belly and back fat that i have acquired over the past few months. ANyone have any good tips or weight loss ideas/supplements that can help me loose weight within 3 weeks!

weight loss cardiff answers:

When you feel hungry, stop and have a cup of water. Wait 5 minutes and assess whether you are really hungry or perhaps there is something else on you mind.
When you catch yourself looking for some-thing to munch on, stop yourself and do something to occupy your time. Many people tend to eat too much when they are bored.
Remember to take it one day at a time.
If you want to snack, make sure it is a healthy, low-fat, low-calorie snack.
Remember, fat-free does not mean you can eat the whole box!
When eating fat-free products, remember to look at the serving size and calories.
Even if you’re eating low fat, you must still be aware of your calorie intake. Calories can add up and you can gain weight eating low-fat and fat-free products.
When setting your ideal weight, be realistic and choose a weight that you can comfortably maintain, without much struggle, for the rest of your life.
Do not weigh yourself more than once a week.
Eat more whole foods, natural products that have not been processed.
Do some activity daily. Walking is an excellent choice and is easy on the joints. Try to work up to 30-45 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week for maximum results.
Take up a new hobby or sport. This can occupy your time and help you avoid the fridge. Many people find that when they are busy they don’t have time to think about food.
Stock your cupboards and refrigerator with fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grain products and low-fat alternatives. This will make it much easier to stick to your new, healthy plan.
Try to replace high fat ingredients in your recipes with lower-fat alternatives
Saute your food in water, both, wine or juice instead of oil.
Use applesauce or fat-free plain yogurt in baked goods instead of oil.
Another weight loss tip is that use low-fat cooking spray instead of oil.
Drink at least 8 cups of water a day.
Limit caffeine intake to 1-2 cups a day.
Set small goals instead of large ones. If you need to lose 60 lbs., break it down into 10 lb. Goals. When you reach that goal, and then set a new one of 10 or 12 more pounds.
When you reach your first goal, treat yourself to something special.
Always remember to lose weight for yourself, not to please anyone else.
Once a week, pamper yourself. Remember to show yourself love take time just for you.
Prepare a menu plan for the week ahead and stick to it.
Use a list when you go grocery shopping, and stick to it.
Never go shopping on an empty stomach.
Remember to pat yourself on the back for all your accomplishments, no matter how small they may be.

Exercise tips –

1.Lifting Weights
Increasing weights you lift means you can reduce the times per week you lift them. If you lift heavy enough, you will just need to train your muscles one time per week.you can do 3 exercises in just 5 minutes.

2. Always play sports to help you burn fat preferably tennis, swimming or lacrosse

3. Sprinting
. Sprinting can be tough for your body but this is what builds muscles and burns fat most rapidly. It’ll also help you boost your body weight loss hormones. A couple of 60-80 feet springs will burn more calories than a full hour of walking. You could also skip, run, box or swim.

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Donald asks…

Can I get a customized weight loss plan/routine to lose 1 pound week? PLEASE ANSWER-easy 10 points!?

Is there a site, or can you guys PLEASE give me one?

like for example: monday-50 crunches
tuesday-bike riding for 1 hr

something like that PLEASE!

I’m 13 btw.

weight loss cardiff answers:

The only way you’ll ever get a sexy, six-pack abdominal is by getting rid of the layer of fat covering your ab muscles, and if anyone tells you otherwise. Like those infomercials, they’re lying to you!

I’ve already introduced you to two of the best, proven ways on how to lose belly fat:

You lose stomach fat by eating clean and lean.

You burn tummy fat quickly with interval training.

Now, I’ll introduce to you the third piece of the puzzle on how to lose belly fat — strength training.

Strength training along with the proper nutrition will help you in building muscle. But how does that assist you to lose stomach fat? Well to put it simply, it takes around 30 – 50 calories to help carry 1 pound of muscle. So, by building muscle, you burn off tummy fat faster because the more muscle you have. The more fat you’ll burn!

What is the Best way to Build Muscle in Order to Burn Off Tummy Fat Faster?

The best way to building muscle, and build it fast is by stimulating your body’s own hormones.

When you hear hormones, the first thing comes to mind is sex. Then again, it’s probably on your mind already…

My point is when you hear the word “hormone” you wouldn’t immediately associate it with building muscle. But, there are thousands of different hormones with each one managing a different function of your body and one of it includes building muscle. So the more you know about this powerful connection between hormones and muscle building. The more you can lose stomach fat!

You don’t need a degree in endocrinology, which is the science of glands and hormones to know how to lose belly fat and build muscle. You just need to know what strength training techniques makes best use of your body’s hormones.

There are two important types of hormones in relation to building muscle: anabolic and catabolic. Anabolic hormones build muscle, while catabolic tears them down.

The most powerful anabolic hormone is testosterone followed by human growth hormone and insulin. Men, have more testosterone than women. So yes, men do have an advantage over women when it comes to building muscle and losing tummy fat. But, woman have an advantage in everything else!

Back to my point…

Catabolic hormones include cortisol and progesterone. Too much of these types of hormones cause your body to carry fat and muscle catabolism — which is when the body eats your own muscle. You don’t want this to happen.

What you do want is for your workouts to increase the anabolic/catabolic release ratio. So, you’ll build muscle and lose stomach fat, and not the other way around.

How do You Train to Let go More of Your Anabolic Hormones, and Less Catabolic?

One word: Intensity. The key to building muscle, and burn off tummy fat fast, the name of the game is intensity.

The higher the intensity you work at, the more you stimulate the endocrine system (where your hormones are produced and then released into the bloodstream) to clear your body’s anabolic hormones, as well as a host of other muscle building and fat burning hormones. Plus you’ll boost your metabolic rate to lose stomach fat even faster because you’ll burn additional calories for hours after your initial workout was over! See, how amazing your own body is at building muscle and burning tummy fat, if you know how to do it properly?

There are several ways to increase the intensity of your strength-training workout. Here are the best ways to do so:

Lift Heavy to Lose Stomach Fat Fast

The more muscle fibers you can recruit, the more muscle building and fat burning hormones you’ll release. Also, by overloading your muscles to its full potential, you build more muscle tissue resulting in a faster metabolism. Lifting heavier weights can only do this.

Lifting lighter weights with higher reps does not give you enough stimulation to get a response from the endocrine system. Lifting lighter weights also builds less muscle, and even worst can lose muscle. Which results in a slower metabolism.

But by lifting heavy, it doesn’t mean to do a lot of two repetition sets like many power-lifters. Instead, doing five to eight rep sets should be a staple of your strength training routines.

Key to Building Muscle and Burning Tummy Fat is Focusing on Compound Exercises

The majority of your workouts should be focusing on compound movements and not isolated movements. Compound movements are any exercises that work multiple muscle groups. Unlike isolated exercises which only target one muscle group.

This doesn’t mean single-isolated exercises have no place in your workouts. It just means don’t focus a big half of your workout on doing them.

Examples of compound exercises include:

Chest Exercises

Bench Press (Barbell or Dumbbell)

Incline Bench Press (Barbell or Dumbbell)

Decline Bench Press (Barbell or Dumbbell)

Dumbbell Flyes

Dips

Shoulder Exercises

Seated Shoulder Press

Standing Overhead Press

Mili

William asks…

Can you Guys Help Me come up With A Weight Loss Plan?

I just need a plan thanks easy ten points.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Sparkpeople.com for adults and sparkteens.com for teens, totally free. I have lost 28 pounds in 2 months. Fun, interactive, tracks your food and exercise, gives you meals if you want them or turn it off and enter your own food like I do. Come check us out, it works! Tons of support.

Steven asks…

Could you help make a weight loss plan?

My friend and I are trying to lose some weight,
we are going to start eating well already.
But we need a good work out plan, that’s easy but effective.
If you can help, please do !

weight loss cardiff answers:

P90X works great – P90 is easier

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Mark asks…

Does anyone know any strict weight loss plans or work out plans/ diets? Thanks!!!?

I am looking to start a strict weight loss plan/ diet plan. Does anyone know any that have worked out for anyone?? Thank you in advance.

weight loss cardiff answers:

If you are looking at a very strict and forward weight loss and workout plan I highly recommend P90x. This program lasts 90 days and comes with a 90 day meal plan to follow as well. The workouts are great and the program teaches you how to eat correctly & the workouts are very similar to having a personal trainer.

It is cheaper than most other weight loss plans out there that seem to lack direct workout regiments. If you would like to try it out: Youtube P90x videos and you’ll get a good idea of what to expect. The program comes with a pack of dvd workouts – cardio/ yoga/ polymetrics/ abs/ arms etc. All ranging from 60 minutes to 15 minutes. Depending on what you’re looking at doing (loosing weight/ gaining muscle) they have a list on what workouts to do on what days.

William asks…

does any one know any good weight loss plans and diet plans?

i need to tone my stomach a bit and my legs and butt needs it to.
any one have any good tips?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Diet and exercise program, eating healthier will shed the lbs, light work outs will keep you healthy, my wife and I are in our 40’s and probably in better shape than most 20 year olds, just keep motivated and you will do alright.
Running and swimming are some of the best exercises you can do, they will tighten your legs and buns, do some crunches for the tummy

James asks…

Your theory on why most people make weight loss plans but can’t follow through?

Everytime I settle on a plan to for example, not to eat past 6 pm or not eat junk food or exercise in the morning I become excited and then really quickly change my mind and tell myself it’s too hard blah blah blah

HOW TO BEAT THIS CONSTANT STRUGGLE?
I’m 20 years old btw it that helps.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Its simple
we, as americans, are entitled to eating whatever and whenver we want and, therfore, are generally a lump of fatties
except-
for those of us who have and enforce -willpower-

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