Your Question About Easy Weight Loss

Linda asks…

how come i lost weight so easily?

over the last few days ive been veryyy healthy and doing lots of cardio, and i lost 1.5kgs (im currently about 53kgs, 163cm tall, 19 years old)

im just wondering how come the weight came off so easily? it took only 3 days to lose 1.5kgs…i know its not that healthy to lose weight this fast, but still…. is this actual fat lost or is it water weight or…?

thanks

weight loss cardiff answers:

At your age its fine to loose weight because you are active.that might be fat lost and it depends do you take regular walks ? That can be one of the reasons if the answer is yes .i don’t think if there is any reason to be alarmed.

Daniel asks…

How to lose weight easily.?

I’m 15 and all my life I have been stick thin and I have been able to eat what I want without gaining weight. This year I have gained a few pounds and I’m starting to feel insecure about it. Some of my clothes are getting a little snug and I can no longer wear a size 0. How can I get my body back to how it was easily. I wear a size 3 or 5 in juniors now (They don’t make a 4) (it goes like 0,3,5). Most of my family members naturally thin too. My dad is 5’10 and weight 130 pounds. I weigh like 126 now. How can I get back down to 100 or 95?

weight loss cardiff answers:

You have to start exercising if you really want to lose weight.
Go on youtube and search up Blogilates. I’ve been exercising with her for about a month now, and I already see results 🙂
Remember this “Train insane or remain the same?”
For the diet, cut down on meat, but only eat lean meat, fish, and lots of greens.
Fruits and veggies are a good source of vitamins! Try to stay away from the junk food, keep it somewhere you do not want to go. I promise you, if you keep this up, you will start seeing your body change.
It depends how much weight you are to lose, if you slack off on a lot of exercising, you might only lose a pound or two. But if you really stay focused and do the job, you will be losing much more weight!

Laura asks…

i wanna lose weight…?

um….ok..over the summer i really want to lose weight so wehn i come back to school i will shock everyone…what is a way i can lose weight easily???

weight loss cardiff answers:

To lose the weight, you need to eat less calories and start exercising. DO NOT STARVE YOURSELF!!!
For exercise, do three to four sessions a week, 20 minutes at a time, of intense jogging, running, the Stairmaster, the elliptical, jumping rope, or biking should be enough to get the process in gear. Swimming, hiking, and taking aerobics classes are beneficial as well.

Nothing beats jogging or running. It’s the most intense, efficient, and effective method of burning calories. If running outside hurts your joints, try running inside on a treadmill or outside on a dirt path.

Again, you NEED three to four intense cardio sessions a week, at least 20 minutes a session, to help create a calorie deficit and help rid the body of the fat.

Also do at least ten minutes a day of strength training.

In terms of diet, you need to have 50 percent of your calories come from protein, 40 percent carbs, 10 percent fats. Cut calories gradually.

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Jenny asks…

Can i lose weight running a mile a day and only eating fruit and vegetables?

Don’t say to eat lean meats because I can’t cook that… im desperate to lose weight I’ve been eating 1000 calories a day and running and I haven’t lost weight. So will only eating fruit and veggies work?

weight loss cardiff answers:

The problem with your course of nutrition at present is you are eating fruit which is sugar. Yes, it’s natural and healthy sugar (like an avocado is natural and healthy fat) but it is still sugar. Your body needs not only fruits (in moderation) and vegetables (which you can have as many as you like) but it needs protein. If you cannot cook lean meats (is that for religious or cultural issues, or is this a lack of experience in cooking?), then you should take a look at working with tofu. Tofu and tofu dishes/recipes have come a long way and you have plenty of options.

When you deplete your body of certain proteins and carbs, your body goes into a “survival mode” and as you can read about in the second URL that I’ve included, it can be dangerous to your health. Improper dieting will not only burn through fat but muscle as well. Crash diets like the one you are on now will only hurt you.

Be careful.

Sandy asks…

How to lose weight for 14 year old girl?

How can I lose weight? I’m not over-weight or anything I just wanna lose like 10 pounds
So, how can I lose weight? is running an hour each day good? or do I need to do more?

Thanks!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Cut out junkfood.
Sodas, chips, cookies, etc.
Eat more healthy.
Exercise 30-1hr a day. Running is good by the way.

Linda asks…

How many calories should I have a day to lose weight?

Hi I’m 5’5″-5’6″ and I weigh 155 lbs. I was just wondering what my calorie intake should be to lose weight?
I run 20 minutes a day and do a little p90x.

My goal weight is 130-140 lbs.

weight loss cardiff answers:

You should track how many calories you burn and take in slightly less than that google calorie burned calculator to figure things out

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George asks…

Question about Adios (weight loss pill)?

Hi, I want to know if this product actually works. Anyone who has used it, can you tell me around how much weight you lost per week and overall on it?
EDIT – I already eat healthily and do cardio for 30 mins every day. I find it difficult because I carry too much weight though. The idea was to take the pill to make cardio easier.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Weight/fat loss pills are generally a money pit.

There is no pill that makes you lose weight simply by taking it every day.

Diet/cardio is cheaper and more effective, I suggest doing that.

Carol asks…

has anyone ever tried weight loss pills?

do they work? i mean i have a little belly fat that i’d do anything to lose. and if it means diets and stuff like that i’d do it but i can’t order from online cause they ask for a credit card and all that stuff.

if weight loss pills don’t work, then what does? something quick

weight loss cardiff answers:

Weight loss isn’t quick, sorry to tell you, it takes time. I’m on a diet pill now, though it’s prescription and for those who need to lose at least 40 pounds to get back to their general BMI reading. I can say that’s it’s working. Do not – do not – get over-the-counter stuff because it’s waaaaaaay to iffy. Run or walk 20 minutes a day for a couple days out the week and do a couple crunch exercises for 10 minutes.

There ya have it – safe weight loss for a steady workout regime (without the killing-yourself-factor)

Mary asks…

Do Alli weight loss pills work?

Ok so i have pcos and my weight is 220, i’ve been trying to diet an exercise when i get the chance but that hasn’t done anything much so i heard about Alli and was wondering if it really works? anyone experienced these pills?

weight loss cardiff answers:

No, weight loss pills are not a magic answer. Talk to your doctor and ask for suggestions that might work for you. Here is what I would suggest:

1. Vary your caloric intake each day. For example, have 1500 one day, 1200 the next, 1700 the next, and so on. That way your body doesn’t adjust to the calorie level.

2. Vary the foods you eat. Eat a great variety of healthy food.

3. Vary your exercise routines. Don’t work out at the same time everyday. Sometimes work out in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon, sometimes twice a day, and sometimes skip a day.

4. Vary the types of exercise you do. Don’t do the same things everyday.

5. Include strength training/weight lifting as part of your exercise plan, but again don’t do the same things everyday,

6. Incorporate as many types of aerobic exercise as you can. Each day vary the time, the intensity, and the type of exercise as much as possible.

7. Consider sort of shocking your system by doing a one day or even a two day liquid diet. Keep it healthy. You can use some of those meal replacement shakes or drinks – Glucerna, Boost, Ensure, the Special K shakes, etc. Drink plenty of water and you can also include sugar free jello.

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Mark asks…

How can I lose weight easily?

Im 13, 5’5″, and weigh 125 pounds. It’s almost summer and i wanna be able to wear a bikini and not be embarresed. My stomachs pretty thin but my legs are really big. My arms are alittle chubby and i just wanna lose pure body fat all around my body easily and quickly. Any ideas? Thank you sooo much in advance(:

weight loss cardiff answers:

You have to get out of that chair and away from the front of that computer to get the exercise. See if you can find someone to work out with you so you are not so on your own with it. Stay way from Carbohydrates like bread and breaded foods French fries and heavy starchy foods. Your blood pressure will come down some when your weight comes down but you should probable be on some meds to control your blood pressure while you lose the weight.

Walking is damn good exercise and its free. Vegetables are your friend but once again not the starchy ones and not macaroni and cheese which I for one think is one of the best inventions in the culinary world. Drink a lot of water while you diet. It will help keep you hydrated and a little fuller. Carrot sticks and celery sticks and some fat free ranch dressing are tasty treats and make a good healthy snack for in between meals and an apple a day goes a long way. Don’t forget to eat breakfast. Cantaloupe and low fat yogurt are great and strawberries and yogurt are wonderful too. A hand full of blueberries and a small bowl of raisin bran with skim milk or yogurt and raisins or strawberries is another good choice but cereal has carbs and if you want to lose weight you can’t pig out on the cereal.

Remember, you have to decide to lose the weight and no one can do it for you. They can do it with you but not for you.

Robert asks…

16 years old.. Need to lose weight?

I’m a 16 year old girl. I weigh 148 pounds and I’m only 5’1. I would like to lose weight and tone up a bit. (I would love to have a six pack <3) My only problem is, I don't know how to really get into the whole fitness thing. I've heard many different things about what makes people over weight and some of it isn’t even true.. Apparently. I have school coming up in less than a month. Should I work out everyday? Should I only work, lets say 3-5 times a week? I need some sort of guide lines to really get into the whole fitness thing. I understand that your diet has a huge part in it. I know what to do for the diet part. The workout part I’m clueless. I’m bigger in my stomach area, legs, and a little bit on my arms. (I got the little flabby arms, a big stomach, some big thighs, love handles. And when I look down.. I got that double chin which I hate.) What are some good workouts that I can do? I don’t want anything too intense because I do have a few problems with my knee and ankle. I unfortunately can’t do anything about that. Another thing is, how can I get motivated to do this and Stay motivated? And the biggest thing for me is, when I lose the wait.. How Do I Keep It Off???

Any workouts on YouTube or somewhere online would be greatly appreciated.

One more thing: I’m not one of those people that want to lose maximum amount of weight in minimum time. If it takes a couple months then I’m okay with that. I need something to fit around my schedule with school starting soon. I also do horseback riding (+barn chores) at least 3 times a week. (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday).

Please please help me out. I’m going into my junior year. I’ve spent my entire time in school being uncomfortable with low self esteem. (With being overweight and I have bad acne scarring.) If I can spend my last two years in high school and actually get to enjoy it, I will be so so grateful.

Advice, tips, reminders, etc. will help.
Thank you so much

weight loss cardiff answers:

Losing weight does not come easily for anyone. Whether you are fifty pounds overweight or twenty, losing the weight is not an easy thing to do.

While most people choose to go on a diet because they think that they need to look better, the real motivation for losing weight should be about being healthier overall.

The problem with many diets is that they take too much time and are too complicated. There is a large amount of planning involved when it comes to meals. In addition, even when following the diet strictly the weight does not come off very quickly at all.

In fact, most of the time a person will only lose one or two pounds a week when they first start a new diet. This can be disheartening and lead to the oh-so familiar yo-yo effect.

When someone steps on the scale and sees a two pound weight loss when they think it should be more, they are likely to spiral out of control and quit the diet and begin their poor eating habits again.

Healthy Weight Loss

What many people do not realize is that losing one to two pounds a week is the healthiest way to lose weight. Losing this much (or little depending on the way you look at it) sets reasonable expectations and leads to achievable goals.

If you are carrying quite a bit of extra weight, these numbers can be increased slightly but in all likelihood, striving to lose more than two to three pounds per week is a surefire way to:

Burn muscle rather than fat
Become discouraged and give up

Let’s get scientific for a second. One pound of body fat equals 3,500 calories. If you didn’t know this I bet this is quite a shocker – you can actually measure how much you should be eating based on your own weight loss goals.

Very broadly said, having a 500 calorie deficit per day will let you burn about one pound per week (500 x 7 = 3500). Neat huh?

To lose weight faster it is important to increase the amount that you exercise.

Diets for Fast Weight Loss

When trying to lose weight quickly it is important to make sure that you are eating healthy. Starches and added sugars should be eliminated from the diet. In addition, avoiding fat from dairy and meat will help increase weight loss as well.

Some of the foods that should be considered when trying to lose weight include:

Fruits
Veggies
Soy products
Egg whites
Fish
Shellfish
Lean meat
Skinless chicken breast
Non-fat dairy food

It is important to eat a lot of vegetables as they will help you feel full. Drinking water will also help you feel full. All tempting foods should be removed from the home when you are starting a healthy weight loss plan.

Michael asks…

How can I lose weight easily?

I’m 15 and since I was 12 I was a comfort eater, I was bullied and made to feel like shit. Now being at a stage where I’ve gained all this weight, I feel so unconfident. I have belly fat and big thighs. I hate the belly fat because it means I don’t feel comfortable going out unless I’m I’m baggy clothes and jumpers and I won’t go out in shorts or skirts, even during the summer when it’s very hot. I’ve been trying to lose the pounds as I want to lose around 2 stone for my trip to Spain in July so I can feel confident an comfortable in a bikini! I have 12 weeks and want to try a diet as well as exercise. What’s exercises will help me? I don’t like running because I get bored of it, an what diets could I do? I’m not good with veg but I love fruit and after watching what I’m eating usually I need to lose the carb foods! I’m not asking to have a completely flat belly but I want to lose the bulges so I can go in a bikini and be happy! Please help me!!!

weight loss cardiff answers:

It’s not going to be easy especially if you’re already a comfort eater, it will probably be one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do.

First off fix your habit of comfort eating, it’s a bad one and it will only slow you down or completely ruin your weight-loss goals.

As for exercise anything will do. Play some sports, do some running, the best thing to do would be a weight-lifting routine, but since you’re a girl and only 15 you probably would not like the idea of that.

Anyways anything is better than doing nothing, so rather than sit on your butt and think about it all day just get out there and do something. It’s infinitely better that way.

As for your diet try and stay away from processed foods such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, junk food, canned food, table sugar, condiments, etc. Etc.
Eat wholesome nourishing nutrient-dense foods.
Try and balance your diet so you’re getting a good mix of vegetables, fats/protein and some fruits and grains.

Besides that to control your weight loss just eat slightly less.

The best weight-loss is achieved through slow dieting. If you try to lose weight so fast not only will it harm your metabolism and cause you to lose precious lean tissue mass it will also put you at susceptibility to rebounding and regaining much or all of the weight you worked so hard to lose in the first place.

So in other words, slow and steady wins the race. Instead of trying to lose 2 stone (~28 lbs) you should be going for roughly half of that (1 stone or 10-14 lbs) in 2 months. Losing 28 so quickly will do you more harm than good you have to look at things in the long term. Or is this “weight loss” thing just a passing though for you? If you’re truly dedicated you’ll be willing to put in the time and effort and you wouldn’t be looking so hard for a easy-way out.

Being healthy and lean is a lifestyle choice, not a one-time fix. This is a very important distinction to make. Only change your diet to something manageable that you would be willing to spend your entire life on. That way there is no risk of rebounding or doing excessive harm to your body. Slow and steady. Good luck.

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