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Daniel asks…

Weight loss tips !?

summer is coming up and i want to lose about 15 pounds before july. whats a quick and healthy way to lose the weight!?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Hi, Danielle!

Here are several weight loss tips from me. The tips relate to five ways in which you can speed up metabolism for quick but healthy weight loss. The methods work well together and they are sustainable. There are foods to eat, foods to avoid, a pattern of eating, and specific exercises that will all help to speed up metabolism. I’ll begin with eating and then move on to exercise.

First, eat a meal about every 3 waking hours (5 or 6 meals per day). You will not be eating more food; you will simply be spreading it throughout the day. Each of those 5 or 6 feedings should contain at least 15 grams of unprocessed protein (from natural sources) for a female or at least 20 grams per feeding for a male. This change alone, as long as long as quality, unprocessed, PROTEIN is included, such as fish, organic chicken, grass-fed beef, etc (unless you are vegetarian), will boost your metabolic rate and any curb food cravings.

Second, eliminate all processed (refined) carbohydrates from your diet. Processed (refined) carbohydrates have negative effects on health. They also slow down metabolism and cause weight gain.

Processed (refined) carbs are such things as ice cream, cookies, bread, rolls, buns, pasta, tacos, potato chips/crisps, pizza, cakes, sweets, candy, cookies, biscuits, chocolate, cereals, store bought cooked meats/cold cuts (they have added sugars and additives), sausages/hot dog frankfurters (they have carbohydrate fillers, additives, and sometimes sugar) all sodas, sugars, and foods containing corn syrup, etc.

When digested all carbohydrates turn into sugar, and sugar becomes fat. Therefore, think of eating carbohydrates as eating sugar. Moreover, think of eating processed (refined) carbohydrates as eating concentrated sugar.

If you want to lose body fat, allow yourself only 40 to 70 grams of carbohydrates daily. Get those carbohydrates from natural sources such as (preferably organic) fresh vegetables and low carb fruits. There is no minimum daily requirement for carbohydrates, but they do have many beneficial phytochemicals and fiber so eating some is fine (as long as they are unprocessed).

At the bottom of this reply, I have included page links for free Internet resources that will show you what foods to eat and what foods to avoid if you wish to lose body fat.

Third, drink plenty of water. Increase your intake daily until you are consuming at least 3 quarts daily–and one gallon daily would be better.

Fourth, begin a program of mild fitness exercise (cardio). At the bottom of this reply, I have added a page link to an Internet resource for a free Walking for Weight Loss plan. For example, today go for a walk at the best pace you can manage until you are comfortably tired. Note how far you walked. The day after tomorrow, go for another walk but increase the distance slightly. Continue walking every other day until you are walking 4 miles.

Once you are able to do that, slightly increase your pace with each walk until you are walking those 4 miles in just under 1 hour every other day. This will burn many extra calories during an immediately after your walks.

Fifth, begin a strength training program to increase your lean muscle mass. Lean muscle is a METABOLIC FURNACE that will burn extra calories 24 HOURS DAILY. Male or female, young or old, everyone can lose body fat this way. At the bottom of this reply, I have included Internet resources for free programs suitable for beginners or more advanced.

Work out twice a week using as much weight as you can handle using perfect exercise technique. Concentrate only on the basic exercises such as squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, and chins. The free programs will give you specific routines as well as tips for exercising safely.

There is more that you could do. For example, intense cardio for three minutes twice a week, but that may be too much for you too quickly. It is better to focus on making one major change at a time. Then introduce the next one. You could add intense cardio later. If you try to make too many major changes simultaneously, you will likely be frustrated and quit.

(Before altering your exercise habits, you may wish to obtain the blessing of your personal physician.)

If you want to use any or all of those weight loss tips or methods, the links to the free Internet resources will give you more in-depth information, plus free walking for weight loss plans, mild and intense cardio exercise choices, free strength training programs, diets, additional weight loss tips, fat burning foods, and carbohydrate charts. They are all good and they are all free.

I hope this information helps you, Danielle.

All my best wishes.

Ruth asks…

Weight loss help? Suggestions, tips?

Of course, one of the top resolutions for men and women EVERY year is too lose those extra pounds.
=] I’m no different.
I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some suggestions or tips on how I could lose some weight.
I’m about 5’8 and at 175ish pounds, and according to doc, I should be at 150.
So, I have a bit of weight to lose.

Thing is, my family’s financial situation won’t allow for a treadmill, or weights, and the neighborhood gym memberships are RIDICULOUS. My school’s gym is strictly available for the sports teams.

Specific weight–loss assistant foods will also be out of reach because of my guardians who have the “If you’re hungry, find anything in the fridge” attitude.

Don’t get me started on school lunches.

Running my neighborhood really isn’t an option. Not the safest place.
x]

But I’m up to any other suggested exercises; crunches, jumping jacks, all that.

And also maybe walking my dog. ^_^

So if anyone out there could lend me a hand, that’d be great.
I just want to be healthier. This is in no way for anyone else but myself. I’m happy otherwise, I just don’t want this to BECOME a problem.
Thanks for the tips Tasha.
Didn’t even consider jump rope. =] I love it.
Thank you Lorna! Sounds easy enough. Good thing I love fruits & veggies.
Congratulations as well!

weight loss cardiff answers:

For you to loss weight, you will need to find the root cause on your weight gain. Once you find out the root cause, you will be able to come out a weight loss plan with the right diet plan that able to help to reduce your weight.

Only with a realistic weight loss diet plan, you will be able to achieve it easily.

In order to have ideal weight. Few things to take note.

Diet

– Try to have plenty of starchy foods such as rice, bread, pasta, potatoes,
– Aim to have five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables daily
– Use a moderate amount of dairy prod

Physical Activity

Getting active is one of the best ways to lose weight and keep fit. There are all sorts of activities and
sports that can get you moving and aid weight loss.

Calories and Weight

A pound of fat equals 3500 calories. To lose 1 pound a week you will need to expend 3500 more calories than you eat that week, whether through increased activity or
decreased eating or both. Losing 1-2 pounds of fat a week is a sensible goal

There are few simple diet plans which will suit you, like Cabbage Soup Diet and 5 Factor Diet, get how to do the diet plan from http://www.lossweight-zone.com/

Robert asks…

need some weight loss tips…?

ok im 6teen about 6’1″ or 6’2″ and i need to lose weight. ive tried a lot of stuff. i was even in football were we practiced for hours and worked out a lot. and still no results? keep in mind my age so no health clubs or gym memberships lol.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Healthy weight loss tips
http://weightlossweightloss.blogspot.com/2008/04/weight-loss-tips.html

Strength training and aerobic exercise –Aerobic exercise burns a lot of calories, Strength training increases metabolism by increasing lean muscle mass which helps in long term weight loss.

Eat fruits and vegetables –Increase your intake of fiber rich foods
They are low in calories but high in fiber. Fiber is digested slower, keeps us feeling fuller longer
Eat breakfast everyday —

Eat smaller, more frequent meals–

Replace white rice, bread, and pasta with brown rice and whole-grain products–

Drink more water–Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat.

Increase your protein intake–Protein makes us feel full. It is also important in replacing and building muscle tissue. More muscles burn more fat. It helps to increase your metabolism – which burns calories.

Do not skip meals–Skipping meals makes you hungry which you tend to compensate by eating a lot later.

Spice up your food–Spices boosts metabolism, suppresses appetite, reduce fat absorption

Eat Negative calorie food –Negative calorie foods are foods, which use more calories to digest than the calories the foods actually contain.

Take the stairs and park your car further away from the shops–

Eat slowly–Chewing your food longer will help prevent you from over eating.

Cut down the sugar intake—

Interval Training – great way to boost metabolism–
Tips to stop food cravings
http://weightlossweightloss.blogspot.com/2008/04/tips-to-stop-food-cravings.html
Boost metabolism
http://weightlossweightloss.blogspot.com/2008/04/increase-metabolism.html
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Thomas asks…

How many carbs? Weight loss?

I’m 6’1″ 170lbs female and 19 years old. How many complex carbs should I be eating daily in order to lose weight? Thank you

weight loss cardiff answers:

Easy weight loss for most people is 100 grams of carbs or less. When I stick to 50-80 grams I lose weight effortlessly.

Daniel asks…

Weight loss?

I need a good but quick weight loss in 2 weeks. I know that can be hard but im willing to try just about anything. My goal? 10-15 lbs.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Fatloss 4 idiots – A program for sensible weight loss?

Recent studies have shown that almost 60% of all Americans are overweight or obese. With this increase of fats in our population, there has been a corresponding increase in weight of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, to name a few. We are a nation of more than ill fats. With this increase in our collective consciousness extent it has an explosion of programs for weight reduction of the low intake of carbohydrates, proteins scheme to the so-called the question, pills that promise to help to lose weight, fast. There is so much, there are many options, without surprise, the average consumer confused and perplexed. While the low-fat diet in order for a certain time, we are still learning and fats. The problem is the lack of awareness of the consumers. Many want hopeless, fat to lose and have tried many of these programs, but have still left disappointed because they do not work for them. I will not go into the reasons why he is no longer the point here. It is a program that will help and educate the citizens by the weight loss in a reasonable way not to harm their health.

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Ken asks…

weight loss question..?

slight change of plan lol =P
will i lose 1 pound a week if i..
eat rice pops for breakfast and cranberry juice
sandwhich, chocolate bar and apple for lunch
salad for dinner
and also hour of vigorous excersize every day
and lots of water?

p.s maybe a biscuit when i get home

bcuz im 14 does it mean i will lose weight easier?
thankyoouuu =]x

weight loss cardiff answers:

You should combine exercise and the right diet to lose weight and make everyone crazy about your sexy body….

It is said that everyone knows that if you eat less and exercise more you will lose weight. You would think that this is common sense. But it is easier said than done. Exercising as an adult can be a chore all in itself. After dealing with children all day, cooking, cleaning, or just trying to earn a living how do you fit exercising into the program. All I can say from my experience is to start small. If just to jump rope in the evening for 30 minutes is a start. Maybe go out and buy an exercise video and watch that for 30 minutes every night. It is all a start.

Exercise is essential whether you choose to lose weight or maintain your present weight. Think of exercise as a life change. Don’t do it just because you want to lose weight. Think of it as a way to keep your heart healthy or just to re-energize yourself. Someone that increases the amount they exercise, but maintains the same diet and calorie intake, will almost certainly lose weight.

People diet for two primary reasons, to lose weight, or to improve health or both. Many people who diet fail to lose weight or, if they do lose, fail to maintain the lower weight over the long term. How many times have you heard that the only way to lose weight through diet is to eat less? Don’t believe these programs. The truth is that your body will feel starved and drained in the process. But your body will not be drained, it will just feed off the stored fat in your body. And the next time you eat it will replenish the used up fat. You will not see any change. Learn how to lose weight through a sensible diet and exercise plan.

The only way to lose weight and keep it off is by eating properly and exercising on a regular basis. By taking full control of your eating habits you will begin to lose weight the best way possible – slowly and steadily. You will lose weight by eating, by being more active or preferably by doing both. Don’t skip any meals. Lose weight by eating. To lose weight safely, effectively, and for the long term – you need to truly commit to eating and exercising consistently. Eating more often, not less is the way to lose weigh

You may not need to lose as much weight for your health as you think. Talk with a health care professional to get some ideas on how to lose weight and keep it off. Studies show that people who lose only 10 to 20 pounds halve their risk of developing diabetes.

Many people have tried everything to lose weight. Everyone who’s ever tried to lose weight has found it challenging. Getting motivated to lose weight can be hard in the beginning, especially if you have tried to lose weight in the past. But that is why I said in the beginning you have to make this a lifestyle change. Exercising just for weight loss will not motivate you in the long term. You will find yourself not seeing the results quickly and you will become un-motivated and fall off the plan. Don’t let this happen to you.

The best way to lose weight should not involve a battle of willpower – you cannot fight yourself every single day!

So what is the best way to lose weight? Get started. You can’t wish it away.

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David asks…

What are some random weight loss tips?

What are some random weight gain tips

weight loss cardiff answers:

Hi !

Weight Loss Tips :

No sugar
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
No processed foods
Eat lean meats
Eat low-fat dairy
Eat Legumes
Drink 1 gallon of water per day
Workout doing cardio more days of the week than strength training

Weight Gain Tips:
Eat foods that are high in carbohydrates
Strength train more days of the week than cardio

George asks…

suggestions and tips on weight loss?

Okay so since march of last year I’ve been trying to lose weight, I started out as 5’4 and 141 lbs.

-So from march to June I ate 1340 calories a day and lost 5lbs

-from June to mid July I ate 900 calories a day and lost 5 more lbs

– the i started eating 1200 calories a day and gained about 3lbs back.

-in November I started doing swim team and I was still eating 1200 calories a day plus some extra cause I was like starved. And from then till now I probably gained 6lbs. (From muscle??)

So my question is how can I get to being 130 again without losing my muscle and feeling skinny? I feel so fat with it 🙁 also how many calories should I be eating? Is my body too used to 1200-1300 calories? I feel like I hit a plateau… Also I did go down a inch or two from swimming, but I also feel like I gained a little since summer

weight loss cardiff answers:

Weight loss tips:

Drink water
Train low intencity before breakfast
After you’ve eaten do high intencity cardio
Avoid refined sugar
Avoid complex carbs
Don’t eat within two hours of dinner
Train with weights
Do some light cardio after dinner
Eat fruit
Eat vegetables
Increase protein foods like meat, fish, eggs, etc.
Take a multivitamin
Take a cod liver oil supplement
Run hills and climb stairs
Increase your intensity each workout
Eat leafy green vegetables
Keep active inbetween workout sessions
Swap your work chair for a fitness ball
Keep fitness equipment like dumb bells, etc. In every room of the house
Find someone to train with in the mornings
Find someone who is better than you at fitness to train with
Make fruit a whole meal instead of a snack
Replace television with active past times like walking, etc.
Join a sport team or a fitness class
Experiment with martial arts and tai chi and yoga
If you are doing weight training and cardio, do the weight training first
Choose cardio exercises that work the whole body, not just the legs
Try not to mix fats and carbs in the same meal (ie cheese and pasta)
Avoid coffee as it leads to bad diet habits
http://eatingandexercises.blogspot.com/

Carol asks…

does anybody have any good weight loss tips?

I just stopped taking a medication that helped me gain a lot of weight. My doctor says now I should be able to start losing the weight. Beyond the standard diet and exercise, does anybody have any more specific tips on how to lose the weight?

weight loss cardiff answers:

I hope this tips would help you.

Weight loss tip 1: Decide how much weight you need to lose – Most people start their weight loss journey by claiming to be xyz kilos overweight. This isn’t a healthy way to project or aim for weight loss. Calculate your desired weight against your height by using reliable methods like the BMI, and set a healthy weight loss target. This is often half the battle won.

Weight loss tip 2: Time management – This is quite often overlooked. Decide which part of your day will be dedicated to exercise, when in the week you will stock up on groceries, and when you will do the cooking – all within your current work and home life routine. If you don’t do this now, your days will be rushed and unplanned, and you won’t be able to sustain your weight loss efforts.

Weight loss tip 3: Stock your kitchen – Keep your house well-stocked with fruits, vegetables, healthy meats, grains, cereals, spices, and flavourers. Follow our tricks to healthy cooking, cooking vegetables for the week, and low-fat cooking posts to understand how best you can stock your kitchen with healthy and delicious ingredients. All of this will go into helping the next step – cooking healthy meals at home.

Weight loss tip 4: Eat healthy homecooked meals – Whether it’s you who’s cooking, a family member, or house help, ensure that every one practises healthy cooking methods, and ingredients. Ask any person who’s lost weight the healthy way, and you will always hear about how healthy homecooked meals were a big reason behind it. Use less oil, low salt, fresh produce, and you’ll start seeing results in no time.

Weight loss tip 5 : Start a cardio + weights workout – A healthy weight loss programme is incomplete without a good exercise routine, and weight training mixed with cardio is the best way to lose weight. Of course, variations and forms exist, but any workout that stresses on muscle tone and increased heart rate will always help you lose weight and keep it off. You can either start a home workout today, or rely on gyms for fitness training.

Weight loss tip 6: Alter your snacking habits . Set those French fries aside, skip that aerated drink, and ban those unhealthy deep fried samosas. Explore the healthy snack world and you will find several appetisers, party snacks, movie snacks and meal accompaniments that’ll satisfy every craving of yours.

Weight loss tip 7: Have at least one active hobby – It isn’t sufficient to rely on just 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Moving from bed to office chair, and back to bed, isn’t a healthy way to live. Buy a motion sensor gaming console that lets you enjoy social games with friends and family, plan weekend trips, clean your house once a week, dance, play sports, the list is endless. Get out of the coffee shop and dining table rut, and you’ll have fun along with the healthy weight loss

Weight loss tip 9: Drink plenty of water – You’ve known that your body relies heavily on water for all important bodily functions, and yet you skimp on drinking adequate quantities of water every day. Well, it’s time to stop that. Check out some exciting ways to make water interesting and you’ll be packing it away in no time. Do not forget to carry a water bottle to your workout, and take a few sips after every 2-3 minutes of exercise.

Weight loss tip 10: Plan healthy vacations – Why go all the way with healthy weight loss, when one tiny vacation will just come along and topple it all? Healthy vacations aren’t impossible. Take a look at how you can eat smart on a holiday, and then at bodyweight workouts that you can carry with you wherever you go, to understand how to holiday right. Above all, remember that these are lifelong habits that’ll help you stay fit forever and not short term weight loss quickfixes

good luck.

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Linda asks…

How to make losing weight a little easier?

How to make the whole process of losing weight a tad easier? How can goal setting, motivation and lifestyle help a weight loss hopeful?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Is it possible to make weight loss a little easy? How can goal setting, motivation, and attitude help a weight loss hopeful endure the tasks of losing weight? (I am not talking about invasive weight loss surgery or weight loss pills.)

The key to making weight loss a bit easier is to find activities you enjoy, and use them to satisfy your exercise requirements. This is particularly important in the beginning, as many can feel too intimidated to go into a commercial gym initially – and that’s fine, there are plenty of other ways to get in exercise. If you have a treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, or other piece of cardio equipment at home, certainly take advantage of that, and perhaps watch television while exercising (I know some read magazines or books as well, but I personally think if you’re able to read a magazine or book, you’re not likely working hard enough). And it’s also the small things that count – park your car near the back of the parking lot to force yourself to do some extra walking, take the stairs instead of the elevator… There are a million ways to incorporate a little more exercise into each and every day, without making your life notably more difficult.

In terms of diet, the one thing you want to avoid is a binge, and the best way to do this is to drink lots of fluids (mostly water and unsweetened tea), and avoid starving yourself. Eat smaller meals frequently, and try to incorporate components of your favorite foods – if perhaps you really like spaghetti and meatballs, make spaghetti squash with a tomato sauce with extra lean beef. If you like pizza, make yourself little pizza’s on portobello mushrooms (not for everyone, but it’s surprisingly good). Or if you like taco’s, grill up some veggies and lean meats, and use cabbage leaves instead of taco shells. Of course, you are still certainly making a sacrifice here, but by allowing yourself to at least have something that resembles your old favorites, you can potentially beat those cravings.

Is losing weight easy? Of course not – if it were, we wouldn’t have the obesity epidemic we do today. It is, however, very doable, and the only person stopping you from reaching your goals is yourself. Some things that I’ve found helped clients included creating a schedule for exercise and eating, and along with completing a detailed journal (particularly in the early stages, as you work on developing better habits). When you cheat, which will inevitably happen, don’t be too hard on yourself, and just get right back on the wagon. And if there’s a special occasion where you really have the desire to indulge, allow yourself the indulgence. In all likelihood, you will eventually reach a point where you’ll no longer be interested in ‘cheat meals,’ but the occasional cheat isn’t going to hurt anything (in fact, some studies even show an occasional cheat meal to be beneficial in stoking your metabolism).

Best of luck!

Mandy asks…

Weight loss?

What are good excersizes or weight loss methods of burning off fat? I have somthing big to go to in about a month and i want to show everyone how good I can look. I only want to lose about 35 pounds. Everyone has there different methods. but i need something that doesn’t invole taking pills. or a clever excersise.. SOMETHING. please help.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Do it for yourself : easiest way to lose weight is to decide for yourself that you really want to lose weight if you are not motivated enough than nothing is going to happen
Exercise : do cardio exercise, yoga, pilates its great to burn fat and it will tone ur body as well, Dancing can be one of the ways of a work out and you may not even get bored of it.
Diet wise : drink 8-10 glasses of water. U should have a healthy balanced diet have more fibre and protein in your diet they keep you full and energized and you should have small meal every 3 hours and don’t eat before 3 hrs of going to bed and soup it make u full and has less calories just avoid the cream and make the soup in this way mix veggies and water sort of a thick soup its very filling and sometimes tasty. You should look at how you are eating these days. Eating healthy food lets you have a healthy body. You should stop using food that has fat and contains sweets in it. You should prefer having fruits and vegetables over them along with some work out. Check the below articles for weight loss tips. Http://cashsunshine.blogspot.com/search/label/weight%20loss

David asks…

Weight loss!?

I am 21, male, 175 lbs, endomorph body type, and having been living in the gym for the last 2 weeks! I know weight loss can be a long process (especially for an endomorph), but I want to lose weight before my next drill because of a weigh in, which will be in another 2 weeks.

I have been in the gym every day this year, and I run 30-40 minutes with around 160 heart rate, followed by a day where I slowly jog 25-30 minutes, 10 minutes stair steppers, and 15 minutes on a bike. I have alternated that way for the last 14 days. I also lift 3 days a week, 2 rounds of 10-20 reps of upper body exercises. I do these after I jog. I also drink a whey protein shake.

I’ve cut fast food and soda. This diet began Jan 1. I eat about 1700 calories a day, and I have recently started munching on carrots and grapes throughout the day and eating 6 small meals rather than 2 (I used to skip breakfast)

I have not seen any weight loss, any suggestions? When can I expect to see a drop off in weight?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Successful weight loss does take some discipline and it does take getting used to living in a new way and with a new relationship to your food and to your body. But the results are worth it.

In the past seven months, I have lost over 72 pounds by doing just a few things:

1. Keep a daily journal of every single thing you eat. Get a calorie book so you will know how many calories each thing has. Studies show that just doing this causes many people to automatically reduce their food intake.

2. Reduce calories to 1600 calories a day. It might seem a bit low as if hunger is inevitable, but see the next tip to resolve the hunger problem. By the way, the average person in the Western world eats two to three times as many calories each day…and that’s why the most common causes of death in these countries are related to high calorie, high fat lifestyles.

3. Hunger isn’t a problem for me on 1600 calories a day because I eat fresh, organic fruits and vegetables whenever I feel a bit peckish. If you get your daily recommended minimum servings of veges and fruit i.e. 5 servings, you’ll find that you just aren’t particularly hungry for most of your day. If you go beyond the minimum, you will find it nearly impossible to find room for junk food.

4. Limit fat intake to 40 grams of fat a day. This is quite easy to do just by eliminating processed foods and relying primarily upon fresh, natural foods. In other words, try really hard to eliminate anything that comes in a box and has a long list of complex ingredients that you don’t even begin to know what they are.

5. Eat only fresh, organic, lean forms of protein. Keeping the meat lean lowers the fat content and thus makes it easier to stay at or under your daily 40 gram fat limit. While organic products are quite controversial in the U.S., the simple fact is that organic meat is a. Pesticide free whereas regular meat is loaded with it, b. Is free from even the risk of “mad-cow” disease as it has not been fed contaminated feed, and it has been demonstrated to have much higher nutritional value.

6. Exercise one hour a day. Every single day. After all, one hour a day isn’t a lot of time compared to all the benefits of saving your health and your life.

7. Finally, don’t forget to consult a doctor before you begin a diet and exercise program.

Good luck! You can do this. I know you can because I’m already 70% of the way to my goal.

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