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George asks…

Why isn’t the change to healthy eating having an effect on my weight (regardless of exercise)?

I have made healthy changes to my diet but they seem to have had no effect. I have seen others go on diets without exercise and lose weight easily, so why are my changes having no effect?

I have cut out all margarine, reduced the amount of sugar in my coffee, switched to healthy lunches and dinners, but nada…..whats going on!?
I have done this since July last year…with only 2 weeks (separately) of blow outs….
Regarding my diet, I just posted to find out the calories http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvUIpvYotZIUJAdXbqB7bGzg5gt.;_ylv=3?qid=20090408005908AA4qxab

weight loss cardiff answers:

Its because since you cut down all those calories your body has started getting used to your new caloric intake, meaning they will not have any effect on your weight loss, its still a good thing but it wont help you lose weight, it would just maintain your weight.

The way to fix this problem is first you have to change your caloric intake often to confuse your body in a way, this is what you should do.

On day 1, increase your caloric intake by 500 calories
On day 2, decrease your caloric intake by 500 calories
On day 3, increase
On day 4, decrease

This way your body would be confused, so on the days you decrease calories it would still have increased metabolic rate, then your body will think you arent going to lessen your diet the next day but your actually going to increase it, which means your body’s metalobism would have to increase again to make up for the added calories.

Try doing that diet and see how it works for you, ofcourse a little exercise would also go a long way. Try jumping in place for 10mins that is enough to burn 100 calories in 10 mins which is alot.

Good luck

Edit:

I just checked your other question, sorry I do not know how much calories are in what you eat but what I know is that you are still not eating enough.

If you do not eat more then your metalabolic rate would decrease, you need to keep your metabolism up because that is what burns fat. The less you eat the slower your metabloism will be.

I suggest that you add more food to your diet, this is a light form of starving yourself, add more complex carbohydrates to your food, you seem to be lacking in that part. Drink protein shakes if you can and try weight training to build lean muscle which will help in fat burning.

Daniel asks…

How do I lose weight?

Since I have turned 22 I have notice my weight creeping up on me.. I am usually pretty good with holding diets but for some reason it is harder to lose weight than it used to be. I exercise regularly, doing pilates three times a week and cardio as well. I am 5’4 and weigh 134 pounds. I would like to be 125 again. How do I lose weight easily, without starving myself or exercising more than the recommended amount? I have been trying but I have actually gained weight!! AHHH!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Start watching your carb intake. Start off by doing a food diary for 1 week, eating normally, but writing down what you eat and how much. Then do a food analysis for fats, carbs, protein, etc., also what kind of fats, carbs, etc you’re eating.

You can use fitday to put in the food and amounts and it gives you a pretty decent breakdown.

Then cut the carbs in half. Stop eating sugar, eliminate bread and pasta and eat only vegetable carbs, etc. Do that for 30 days and all that weight will be gone. (you should exercise still just to keep your body tight)

after losing the weight, try to keep your carb count under 40-50 a day and you will never gain weight, ever. Track your food until you can eyeball how much a serving is without weighing and have some knowledge of which food groups are lower in carbs.

Sandy asks…

how can i lose weight easily?

Hi, i’m a 14 year old girl. I really want to lose wight, the thing is that i only have 3 months to do it, because here in Chile (South America) summer is starting on january. I know i must eat healthy, but what can i do for exercise? i cant join a sport team at school because i seriously SUCK at all of them, i’m not kidding. And my parents don’t let me go jogging on mornings before school. I can’t go on evening either because i don’t have enough time. So, what can i do? How can i lose weight easily, but without stopping eating?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Well… Look up online for exercise you can do indoors. Though i would do recommend the jogging, even if it just for half an hour (and after do the indoor exercise)

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Charles asks…

Whats is the best workout plan for Weight Loss?

I want something that actually works and isnt’ the easy way out, I’m ready and willing to work hard. I know I need to combine Cardio with Weights and I need to eat well, I just dont know exactly how long or how much or how hard, you know? Anyways, let me know and also let me know of any good websites. Thanks! Oh ya, and I’m trying to lose 20-25 lbs if that helps.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Okay, you asked for it.. Not easy but won’t kill you and should be fun – It is important that you start slow with your exercise so that you don’t burn out or get injured and that you take a moderate approach to your food planning. There are 6 basic components to lifelong weightmanagement

1. PROPER CALORIC INTAKE – Eat smart, not less – Knowing your Base Metabolic rate ensures that you are consuming precisely what your body needs to reach your goals.

Science allows us to calculate with a great deal of accuracy how many calories your body needs to achieve the results that you desire. No guesswork – No trial and error

CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING individualized for your fitness level & goals – Burn more fat in less time –
Every one is at a different fitness level and has different exercise preferences. You are not just a number on a fitness chart based on your age, and your cardiovascular program should reflect this. Knowing your resting heart rate will allow you to customize your cardiovascular program for fastest results. Here is a link to a calculator to figure out your best training HR’s
http://mypersonalfitnesscoach.com/FTHRcalculator.html

PROPER NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION – Give Your body what it needs to thrive, not just survive – to nourish your 4 trillion cells

BIOMECHANICALLY EFFECTIVE RESISTANCE TRAINING – Sculpt and shape your body while you turn it into a fat burning machine – Not just the “popular” exercises or “the move of the week”, but a total , comprehensive program based on your individual goals, body type and exercise preferences

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION – A healthy body starts with healthy habits – The difference between fit people and overweight people is their habits. Work on changing the habits which caused the 20 lb weight gain
CONSTANT SUPPORT & MOTIVATION – To never let you give up on your goals – Accountability system and support will help you stay focused on the body that you want, even when you don’t feel like it.

That having been said –

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends
1. 2 days a week of resistance training 1 set per muslce group 8-15 reps to start with additional sets added as you progress
2. 3-5 days per week of cardiovascular exercise.

As for food – here is an aritcle that will explain the USRDA guidelines and how to use them to lose weight
http://www.mypersonalfitnesscoach.com/InfoServingsizesandPortions.html
and a bmr calculator to help you figure out your caloric needs
http://www.mypersonalfitnesscoach.com/FTRMRcalc.html

Lisa asks…

Is this a good weight loss/workout plan? please. 10pts?

Ok so im trying to lose weight little fast. Need to lose weight and gain muscle before school ends (month). Here are my plans.

Breakfast: something like a breakfast shake but i cant drink milk so help on that? http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/healthy-meals/breakfast-to-go-10000001047596/page4.html

or

breakfast cookies: http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/811110/fast-healthy-breakfast-recipes-for-school

im going to try to eat salad for lunch. is that ok everyday?

and i dont know for dinner. help?

workout plans: jumping jacks (usually 70)
Dumbell Shrugs (Trapezius) *till tired*
Skull crusher (triceps) *till tired*
Bench press *till tired*
Easy girl pushups *till tired*
Bicep Curl *till tired*
situps *till tired*
walk half mile (1 time per day)
squats (maybe jump) *till tired*
also will just work out randomly when want to

everything is done 2 times a day (morning ((should be b4 or after breakfast??)) and at night ((b4 or after dinner)))

i only have dumbbells and a bench.

is there anything else i can add??

please help me with suggestions or comments. if it matters im 14 yrs old.

thanks in adv. to everyone. 10 pts to person who helps the most.

have a nice day

weight loss cardiff answers:

Just call a few browers in your area.,.. They-re the one that deal with this sort of things

Joseph asks…

A bunch of workout/weight loss questions. Please help!?

Alright. I’m going to ask multiple questions so whenanswerwing me I guess just make sure to identify which question you are answering. If you can only answer one than still, go ahead. please contribute. And I would appreciate it if you would stay away from really obvious answers unless the question calls for one.
To start off, here is some information. I’m 15, turn 16 in June. I’m about 5″7′ or 5″8′ ish. I weigh about 153 pounds. I don’t exactly eat the best but I’m trying to change that. And I’m on Adderall so I don’t exactly eat much anyway though.

Now I am going to give some more information and ask a question at the same time

1)Do I work out too much? I tend to work out about a couple hours a day… I usually spend most of the time on an eliptical and I will divide that up with like, sit-ups, push-ups, and some other things like planks and supermans.. I do this everyday.. is that too much? will working out this much have any negative effects what-so-ever? I actualls prefer to work out this much. I’;d like to work out more but I dont wanna push it. Like I feel bad about not working out and please don’t try to change that about me. I just wanna know howe much is too much. am I doing too much?

2)How long will it take for a loss or gain in weight to show on the scale. Like if I eat a bag of chips and weigh myself right after, will I be seeing the effect the chips had? and if I jog on the treadmill for an hour and then come weigh myself, will I be seeing the effect that the treadmill had? Or when I weigh myself will I be seeing the results of what I did a few days ago. how does that work

3)What are some really good vitamins/nutrients that I should be tring to get? I’m mainly trying to lose stomach fat and get a six pack and I wanna know what should i make sure I get in my diet for the best effects. like is there a certain thing that will help me out big time? I want to lsoe weight and get abs. so yeah. what should I try and get in my food?

4)The workout routine that I mentioned in number 1, is that enough to get abs? pretty much just sit ups? I have an ab roller and I try to use that occasionally. but are sit ups alone enough? 😛

5)Like I said, I want to get a six pack and lose stomach fat and these damn love handles. hahaha. Whats the best kind of workout to do for that? What is the best way to lsoe stomach fat and to get a six-pack. Especially that six-pack part. I want to get results quick to. dont try and tell me a method jsut because the method is easy. I’m willing to do the difficult. I really want thi six-pack and I’ll do whatever it takes to see results the fastest. but please dont be telling me to go out and buy certain equipment or DVDs or go telling me to buy some shit online please. What is the absoluite best weigh to get a six-pack and about how long do you think it might take? I just wanan get any abs really. anything is a start. even a 2-pack 😛 so yeah. best way to get abs and lose stomach fat. and is there something big that I want to avoid doing? like a huge mistake I could make that could hinder my results??

6)I know that you obvously need to lose the fat on top of abs for them to show, but I’ve heard people say that you should lose the stomach fatr then take care of the abs. is that true? Should I get rid of the fat, then work on the abs? or can I work on both on the same time. that way once the fat is gone the abs might already be there. or is that even possible? I have a profound misunderstanding for the human body so sorry haha.

7)What do you think is the biggest I could be but still have abs show up, preferably without flexing? my goal of getting a six-pack, is to have that six-pack be there at all times. I dont wanna have to flex for it to show because then I will be like, trying to show off or something 😛 Like what is the largest waist measurement/weight/hip size or whatever that I could have a six-pack still show without flexing?

8)I don’t think I get nearly enough protein. What is a good way to get more protein in my diet. apparantly like fish and red meat or whatever is a good way but like is there and supplement or anything? any way I can just literally add protein to other things? and if not then what IS the best way to get more in my diet. Could I just eat more in order to get enough protein? like id take in lots of calories/fat but then I could maybe just workout extra to burn that off? Idk. that doesnt sound to healthy

Thank you so much in advanced for reading this and for any help you may give me. as you can probably tell, I really want this six-pack. im willind to do whatever it takes. I trust you guys here and Itrust that you can really help me 🙂

Also, if you have any tips or words of encouragement in general, then feel free to share.
I really need help!

weight loss cardiff answers:

It will take an hour for me to read yours, just read what I am pasting here

Reduce your junk food intake and stick to wholesome foods such as fruits and vegetables. Imagine your body as the machine to burn your weight and actually perform the workouts.
Do not plan dieting because it is not a solution for a longer duration. You can easily feel tired by following a particular diet pattern for a shorter duration. It reduces your rate of metabolism by draining away the water content and retaining the fat content.

Schedule an exercise program almost daily and gradually increase your workout. Reduce one spicy meal in a week and work towards healthy meal consumption.

Think in realistic terms and decide to lose about one to two pounds per week. Even if you lose weight rapidly you will revert back to the original weight soon. Contact people who have successfully lost weight and follow the same procedures they have tried out.
Http://tips-to-lose-weight.blogspot.com/

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Lizzie asks…

How is it that the diet foods that?

Are offered on tv don’t look the same when they are delivered to your home? I myself am naturally rubinesque due to my diet of cheetos and coca-cola, lord knows I don’t need nutri-system. I have seen the tiny tins of food at my friends house.
Is it the white plates they are served on in the commercials?
Where does one buy fancy white plates?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Sorry I can’t help you, I eat Fancy Feast straight from the can, liver and chicken parts is my fave
I have never been referred to as ” quite a catch” or “big boned”

Ruth asks…

How can alkaline ash foods help with my diet and overall health?

I recently started a new exercise and workout program to lose weight and feel energized. I feel fine when working out, however, the rest of the day I still feel extremely tired, worn out, and not any different than before my exercise program. A friend suggested an alkaline ash food diet; is there any truth behind her suggestion, and what types of foods are recommended for this diet? Furthermore, will it really effect my overall health?

weight loss cardiff answers:

For a new and healthy you, a diet of alkaline ash food will definitely help. Alkaline ash foods have many benefits to your health when you switch to this type of diet. Alkaline ash foods are known to promote a healthy body, including the intestinal tract.

Alkaline ash foods are rich in many nutrients including sodium, iron, calcium, and potassium. Most alkaline ash food consists of fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and grapefruits are especially beneficial to the alkaline diet. In addition, avocados and limes are other great choices when sticking to this diet. Dairy products such as milk and ice cream should be avoided when following this type of diet. It is best to switch to soy products. Soy when ingested also has alkaline benefits and can be a healthy alternative. If you stick to this alkaline ash diet you will be amazed at the way you feel and see an improvement in your overall health, mental and physical.

See the food list here: http://www.acidalkalinediet.com/Alkaline-Foods-Chart.htm

Laura asks…

What are the benefits of a raw food diet with acid alkaline foods?

I’ve seen a lot about the raw food diet, but other than avoiding overly processed foods, I’m not sure why it’s so beneficial? It also seems like a lot of effort for people, and it looks like it’s difficult to create meals that are satisfying and leave one feeling full. In essence, why go raw?

weight loss cardiff answers:

The raw food diet is an excellent idea for those looking to improve their health through good eating. At first it sounds extremely restrictive, but once you go raw you tend not to go back! The basic premise of raw food is that you are getting food at its freshest and purest form. These foods definitely aren’t processed.

Getting raw foods, mainly fruits and veggies, into your body is extremely beneficial because they contain many nutrients that normally break down during the cooking process. Antioxidants, enzymes, proteins and even some vitamins can all be destroyed when heating food.

Another benefit of going raw is the chance to learn the difference between acid alkaline foods. Everything is either an acid or a base on the pH scale, including us! In fact, our bodies work very hard to maintain a specific blood pH level of around 7 or so. This is just perfect for carrying the right amount of oxygen in our blood cells. We can help our bodies maintain this balance by eating a good mix of acid alkaline foods, many of which are present in the raw food diet!

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Linda asks…

Can you lose weight in 3 days?

By not eating anything? because i need to fit into this dress!

weight loss cardiff answers:

No. Your body will go into starvation mode and retain weight. It’s even possible to go up a few pounds from it. What i would suggest is cutting out the majority of your salts because it causes water retention. You could see up to a 5lb loss(temporarily) from not having that extra water weight. It might be just enough to wear that dress for that occasion.

Sandy asks…

lose weight in 3 days?

I’m 5′3” and I weigh 120 pounds. I’m not satisfied with the way i look. I tend to gain weight in my thighs and I have a sweet 16 to go to this Saturday. So I was wondering, if I don’t eat anything for 3 days and just drink water, how much weight will I lose?

weight loss cardiff answers:

These people aren’t giving you the answer you want , so i will .

You could lose weight in that amount of time , by doing what you said – i’ve done it .

But , since its such a small period of time , you will probably lose 5 pounds only .

But it won’t show much , sadly .

The only change you’ll visibly see is a flat stomach , because you haven’t put food in it to bloat it at all so your stomach will shrink .

You also may feel sick , just a heads up .

And if you feel faint , eat a stick of celery . It WON’T change the results , if anything it’ll make them better – as celery has NEGATIVE CALORIES – you use more to digest it then it actually contains . :]

Have fun at the sweet 16 !

Daniel asks…

if i dont eat for the next 3 days how much weight can i lose?

I have a high Metabolism i guess.I run alot and i could put down food like no other.Im not running right now but im still eating alot and yet it still doesn’t show but i can tell.My family says that they have no idea where i store all the food i eat….im starting to feel ehh now cause of the food.so how much weight can i lose in 3 days?

weight loss cardiff answers:

You’ll lose all your water weight… So you can lose like 4-5 pounds. But RIGHT when you eat something else you’ll gain it all back. And you’ll become so hungry that you’ll eat more than you usually would eat- resulting you to gain more pounds than before. Trust me, ive been through this alright. If you want to lose, just eat small meals during the day with low fat and low calories and excersize.

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