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Daniel asks…

How to make a weight loss plan?

Hey guys, i need help making a weight loss plan, ok so im 
Joining a gym for a month, 
im a 16 year old female 
5.3 (164 cm) 
143 pounds (65 kg) 
How much am i suppose to weigh? 
What should i eat and what not to eat? 
How many hours should i work out for? 
How much will i lose in a month? 
My membership in the gym is for swimming, weight lifting, machines and classes like aerobics and zumba so i was just wondering what’s the best way to exercise?? And how long to do one of them??
Thank you 😀

weight loss cardiff answers:

Use a bmi calculator to determine your ideal heathy weight.
Eat clean, as little junk food and sugar as possible. But remember your body does need some fats and sugars, so occasionally treat yourself.
For your age you should be working out for about an hour a day, 6 days a week for optimal results.
Use all of those available classes and equipment you mentioned, and you will see a difference very soon.
Good luck 🙂

Lizzie asks…

What should i ideally lift in weight lifting?

I am a rather weak person due to fat.
So far I bench 115.
Squat 225
Leg press 200
Hyper extend with 10 pounds

I am 17 years old. A male. 285 pounds. 6’1″.
What should my goal be to be an ideal lifter?
I am in endurance training for football and weight loss.
Thanks!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Try using the exrx strength standards calculator, and punch in your numbers.

Also, unless you’re already on a strength program for football, I would recommend the “Starting Strength” program. It’s really awesome and will cause all of your numbers to skyrocket.

Robert asks…

How many calories is 1 Weight Watchers Point?

I’m not on Weight Watchers and I don’t want to have to look up everything I eat and how many points they are. I would rather count calories but I did this little survey thing that tells you how many points to eat at what week in your weight loss and I wanted to configure those points into calories. So roughly how many calories is in 1 Weight Watchers point?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Speaking strictly in calories here is the breakdown:

0 – 24 calories = 0 points
25 – 74 = 1 point
75 – 124 = 2 points
125 – 174 = 3 points
175 – 224 = 4 points
225 – 274 = 5 points
275 – 324 = 6 points
325 – 374 = 7 points

When you take into consideration fat and fiber though it becomes harder to determine the point value of an item. For instance you could have three different items that are all 100 calories, but each could have a different point value depending on the fat and fiber content.

Over the course of a week, even if someone was to follow their point allowance very strictly, the actual calories consumed each day could vary quite a bit.

The site below has an online point calculator that you could mess with just to see how it works.

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Ken asks…

Should I start doing body weight exercises now or when I reach a healthy bmi?

I’m female, 16, 5’8.5″, 183lbs & 39% body fat. I’m losing weight through a calorie deficit and using my elliptical cross trainer and walking. I use weights once a week when I have pe at school- like 5lb dumbbells. Should I start doing things like sit ups, push ups, crunches, ab workouts now? Or when
I reach a healthy weight (162)? Thanks

weight loss cardiff answers:

Yes, you certainly should.

There’s no reason that overweight people should not do resistance / weight exercise.

Also, although you’re overweight, you’re young and you’re not that overweight–not enough to worry about whether exercise is safe (unless you have other medical problems).

I’m a huge fan of resistance exercise / weights. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so people with more muscle burn more calories. Also, muscle looks better and takes up less volume. I go through periods where I am lazy about weight-lifting, and my body looks much lumpier, bigger, and less healthy during those periods. I feel great when I have more muscle because my posture is better and I’m stronger. Definitely get yourself on a routine. You’ll notice a huge difference.

The downside is that you may find that your appetite increases. If you do a lot of resistance exercise, you will probably find that you’ll get tired more easily and that it is harder to complete your aerobic (walking, elliptical) routine. But if you can stick it out while your body is getting used to doing weights, you’ll start feeling better and seeing results.

Ask your PE teacher or hire a personal trainer from the local gym for a few hours to show you how to do crunches, etc, correctly. You don’t want to hurt your back or you’ll find it hard to stick with exercise. In fact, if I were you, I’d try and join a gym so that you have access to weight machines. There may be discounts available for people your age. Ask your PE teacher to help you look into gyms–or maybe even use school equipment for free. Good luck.

Carol asks…

How can i exersize in the winter?

I want to stay in shape during the winter, because i know how easy it is to lose track and gain weight really easily, since it’s so cold and all you feel liek doing is sleeping or resting. I usually go running outside, but that isn’t an option for me during the winter, so what could i do? I can’t think of anythng, i dont own any treadmills and i can’t go to the gym!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Watch the Fit TV channel.. And do some of those exercises… I usually do yoga ones when I’m bored.. Or the belly dancing one helps my tummy soo much! Haha also they have cardio, aerobics, etc.. And it’s free! No gyms.. No fees.. No machines! Just do it in your room, your living room.. When you have time and when your free! Try to go to www.tvguide.com and check your local listings.. And tune in to what you wanna do! Good luck and hope I helped! 🙂

Mark asks…

What’s the fastest way you know to lose a little weight?

I’ve been working out and eating healthy for a month. I haven’t lost any weight and only lost about an inch off of my waist. Is there any way I can lose an inch a week that you know of?

weight loss cardiff answers:

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you’re consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity. Get a fitness calculator that you can put on your cell phone and computer. This will allow you to easily calculate this formula, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as white potatoes) and drink lots of water.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with excellent resistance training routines that will not get you bored is “Muscle and Fitness”. Signup for the free newsletter.

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Email me if you want a good indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have other questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Nancy asks…

Is weight loss easy for children?

My niece is 12 1/2 years old shes tall but shes big. No very fat but average fat. She asked me for tips about how to help her. She said she wants something not very hard, she really wants help, she is about 47kg. Please help me help her.
Just something easy.
She wants to lose alot of weight in her very big thighs
She is about 1m 55cm
She is 1m 55cm and 50kg
She also eats alot regulary – always hungry

weight loss cardiff answers:

Losing weight for children is definitely easier than for adults. A common myth is that exercise helps to lose weight, whereas this is sort of correct in most cases people tend to overeat the calories they expend (excercise is however excellent for heart health). The best thing for your niece is to have a proper diet. One which has all the nutrition in terms of vitamins, minerals and ions but doesn’t contain things like saturated fat.

It is also common for children (especially females) to go through growth spurts during pubery which will drastically change her BMI. Also if proper diet and exercise together do not cause weight loss it may be a pathology such as hypothyroidism or cushing’s syndrome which can cause unexplained weight gain.

Carol asks…

fast weight loss ? ?

hi do you know any quick easy weighs for weight loss ? ?
please help i am a fatty lol x

weight loss cardiff answers:

I do not know about quick and easy way to lose weight, but here are some general healthy tips:

1) Have a healthy and balanced permanent diet: dark green vegetables, fresh fruits, whole wheat and whole grain products, non-fat dairy products, fish, poultry breast, lean red meat, egg white.

You should cut out all sugar, soda, non-whole grain products and saturated fats: These aliments should only be a reward for achieving a goal, not a habit!

Here is good site about calories in food:
http://www.weight-loss-choice.com/Food_Calories_List.html

2) Start exercising

Aerobic and weight training will raise your metabolic rate. In result, your body will burn more calories.

* aerobic exercising

3 times per week, conduct an exercise that keeps your heart rate elevated for at least 30-45 minutes (ex: walking, running, cycling, swimming, aerobics, … Check out following link for more details about good exercise choices to lose weight: http://www.weight-loss-choice.com/Exercise_and_Diet.html

* weight training

Alternate days of aerobics with weight training. You will build muscles that will burn more calories, even when at rest!

Good luck! : )

Michael asks…

fast easy weight loss?

im going in to the military and i need to loss zbout 30 lbs. how do i do this fast easy and safe

weight loss cardiff answers:

1) Keep it simple first
here’s 2 articles on eating healthy –
http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/08/lose-quick-weight-sensible-ways-to-shed.html

http://diets-and-exercise.blogspot.com/2007/09/take-control-of-your-body-with-healthy.html

AND steps for fat loss success

http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/6-steps-to-fat-loss-success-for.html

2) Eat steam food, vegetables, fruits, lean meat

http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/09/lose-10-pound-fast-key-superfoods-you.html

3) drink plenty of water and green tea

4) Avoid junk food, snacks and soda drinks

here’s 5 Foods for Instant Healthier Diet

http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/5-foods-for-instant-healthier-diet.html

5) have 5-6 healthy meals a day (1 plate size only) to keep the tummy
satisfied

If you’re not too sure on how to plan it, try this link
http://www.squidoo.com/fatloss4idiotsreviews/

6) exercise – combine weights and interval training.

Here’s a review link to a worthwhile workout, turbulence training
http://www.squidoo.com/turbulencetrainingreviews/

http://healthiest.turbulence-training-routine.ever.com/

29 exercises you can do at home to burn belly fat
http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/29-exercises-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn.html

For abs, read these blogs (great articles on abs) –
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/abdominal-exercises-truth.html
http://www.squidoo.com/thetruthabout-sixpackabs1/

and for women after the age of 30

http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-women-can-get-six-pack-abs-even.html

and learn why crunches is not the answer
http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-get-6-pack-abs-without-doing.html

http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/what-is-best-ab-workout-for-belly-fat.html

For Thighs and Butts

http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/11/best-thigh-exercises-for-sexy-thighs.html

7)Don’t focus on cardio only (it’ a waste of time!)

http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/08/lose-quick-weight-cardio-is-waste-of.html

8)form a support group – invite friends, relatives, parents, partners
to participate in a healthy lifestyle, and keep you accountable. This
is important.

9) plan to lose weight slowly (1-2 lbs a week), and progressively
overtime increase your
goals!

Hope it helps!

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Donna asks…

what are functions of sulfuric acid quenching reaction of ketone mixture?

In an experiment of making tertirary alcohol using grignard synthesis, magensium, isobutyl bromide and a ketone was used. in part of the experiment the unknown ketone was mixed with diethyl ether and stirred for several mintures and then finally quenched with sulfuric acid before added to the unknown bromide solution. why?

weight loss cardiff answers:

The usual purpose of adding acids or bases to a mixture is to alter the ph levels. If the constitutes of the acid does not enter into the reaction, then the ph level need to be changed to form the reaction with the bromide. Most likely forming a precipitate of ethylene bromide in alcohol.

Mary asks…

I need some help with chemistry ASAP please?

Calculate the mass (g) of the solute diethyl ether and the mass (kg) of the solvent chloroform that should be combined to prepare 9340 g of a solution that is 2.80 parts per hundred by mass diethyl ether.

weight loss cardiff answers:

2.80 = mass solute x 100/ 9340

mass solute = 261.5 g

mass water = 9340 – 261.5 = 9078.5 g => 9.0785 Kg

Mandy asks…

What would happen if petroleum ether was used instead of dry diethyl ether for grignard reaction?

The reaction being grignard reaction with the preparation of phenylmagnesium bromide from bromobenzene, dry ether and magnesium. Would the petroleum ether not produce the grignard reagent?
but why do they require diethyl ether? petroleum ether also has that O that can be used, does it not?

weight loss cardiff answers:

I thought this was already aswered.
Grignard reagents require a true ether solvent for their formation. Petroleum ether is a hydrocarbon.

There is no O in pet ether. It’s just a cut of pentane, with some cats and dogs left in it. It will not make a Grignard reagent.

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