Weight Loss Plan

I am going to Florida on March 19, 2007. I weigh 120 IBS. What is the best thing I should do? I want to lose weight in my stomach and mainly in my thighs!

I would like website that have free weight loss diet plans online or your personal plan as well!

Thanks!

To lose weight successfully,you should know:

Low Fat Foods DON’T WORK………
You cannot lose weight using Low Fat Diets. Low fat foods have been popular for more than 15 years, but yet our society is getting more overweight as each year passes. This fact alone should tell you that eating a purely low fat menu is not the answer to losing weight.

Low Calorie Diets DON’T WORK……..
You won’t lose weight using a Low Calorie Dieting Plan either. In fact, eating low calories is the worst thing that you can do to your body, since that will only slow down your body’s fat burning engine and ruin all chances of losing weight (low calorie diets may allow a few pounds of weight loss for the first few days, but then after that all weight loss comes to a halt — known as a dieting plateau). You can never get slim by starving yourself.

Low Carb Plans DON’T WORK…….
You’ll probably find it extremely difficult to get slim using a Low Carb Dieting Plan. Low carb diets have recently become popular over the last couple years, but the problem with low carb menus is that they are too strict and TOO HARD TO FOLLOW for average people. Low carb menus tend to rob your body of too much energy (carbohydrates) and make it nearly impossible to remain on the program for very long. This is why so many dieters find it difficult to follow a strict low carbohydrate menu.

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I am a guy that cares about my health and looks and want to lose weight but almost every commercial I see for weight loss is only meant for women such as diet pills, diet food plans, and gyms/weightloss centers. Why don’t they have stuff for both men and women or at least have the same amount of stuff focus on men’s weightloss?

hydroxycut, good product, gears towards both. so does lipo-6. i think its just the tv ads that you are getting this interpretation. if you pick up any issue of "Flex" magazine, or "Muscle & Fitness" and you will see all kinds of ads for men.

Woman watch more tv during the day, house wives, then men do. thus, it would be good marketing that they are geared towards woman.

Hey guys, I’m a 16 year old girl and I need your help. I have struggled with my weight for sooo long, I mean, ever since I was about 10, I have undergone pressures from my family, especially my dad about my weight. I have tried pretty much everything there is; fad diets, throwing up, starvation, crazy excursive and so on. But nothing ever seems to work and now that it’s summer, I really wanna loose some of that weight. So can anyone help me come up with a healthy plan or SOMETHING…ANYTHING that will help me and show results in a 2 month period. thank you!
I usually run two miles almost daily, should I be doing more?

Starving yourself will not do the trick. If it was that easy, I’d stop eating. When you starve yourself, your body holds on to all your fat reserves in case you’re going to have some sort of famine. It worked for our answers.. its a pain for us :/

I used to have a weight problem too but I’m proud to say that i’ve lost 20 lbs and love my body. The two key elements are eating well and exercising.

Eating well consists of eating a balanced but small meal. If you’re doing it the right way and exercising rigorously, make sure you eat a lot of protein but not so much fat or calories (eat egg whites only). Three meals a day with two snacks of a fruit or vegetable no dressing) is fine. You dont want to starve yourself but its ok to be a little hungry. If you’re hungry, drink water and ONLY water. You waste so many calories on juices or milk or alcohol, its so not worth it. Juices are ok if they’re fresh squeezed.

The best way to drop weight is cardio. Run, do jumping jacks, run, jump rope, run, swim laps, run, and also don’t forget to run. You can tone your body with weights, lunges, crunches, etc. Try popping in a workout video every night.

It’s supposed to hurt and you’re supposed to hate it but trust me it’s worth it. You have one body and one life and this is your only chance to be sixteen. Good luck!

I am starting a new weight loss "diet" that I have created and I want to get some feed back on it before I start. Iam currently 5′1 and weigh around 130, so I would like to lose about 20 lbs.

Ive tried crash diets and I realise now how stupid they are and I was. Anyways, here is the plan:

Morning: One large fruit smoothie consisting of milk, bananas, blueberries, almonds, strawberries , yogart and maybe some soy powder.

Lunch: One HUGE chicken salad with some cheese (not a lot), chicken, pecans, lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes and peppers.

Afternoon snack: Soup (I get hungry the most in the evenings)

Dinner: Alternate between brown rice mixed with fried veggies and sweet and sour sauce, whole grain pasta and something that consists of many things like a stew or stirfry.

I am counting it to come out around 1000-1200 calories a day, but since I am so short and not big boned, it will fill me up a lot. I also am currently traveling, so I dont go to a gym, but I walk to and from a few hours everyday.

I gain weight very easily and lose weight very easily to.

Looking to hear some feedback!

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Be careful with the Soup – unless you make it yourself and know exactly what you are putting in it b/c soup is high in sodium and preservatives. Just b/c it is liquid and not filling, doesn’t mean it won’t work against you.

Also, Brown rice is better than white – but be careful with rice, pasta, white veggies, limit them as much as possible and if you are gonna eat them, do it earlier in the day.

Eat your bigger meals and meals that are kinda iffy (like the rice) early in the day – the earlier you eat them, the more time your body has to work them off. Eat your smallest meal at dinner time and make it a salad or something high in protein or maybe even switch the smoothie from breakfast to dinner – you don’t want to carry all that food / excess around when your not so active or will be going to bed soon.

Exercise at least 30 min a day (minimum) and get that heart rate up!

The only way to lose weight and keep it off is healthy diet and exercise. don’t fall for some miracle diet the weight will just come back when its over.

hi, im a freshman in high school, and i am about 130 lbs and i want to lose about 20 pounds…I don’t play any sports and dont have time to exercise. So, im planning to just skip either lunch or dinner everyday…do you think by doing this i could lose at least 2 pounds per week?

Skipping meals may decrease your metabolism rate. By skipping meals your body will adjust itself to regulate the small amount of calorie intake. At some point in the future when you stop skipping the meal, the extra calorie from the meal with be stored as fat in your body.
The trick to reduce weight is to increase your metabolism rate. There is a lot of info on weight loss issue at the source below. Probably the info would help you to achieve your ideal weight without any health risk.

Does anyone know where I can find the LA WEIGHT LOSS menu plans online with out spending A fortune at the centers???? Any usefull website would be great! Thank you!!!!!!

I found this on Yahoo Health
I hope it helps

It is a time-honored tradition to make resolutions at this time of year. If your resolution is to lose weight – and keep it off, then keep reading! Here are six simple tips that will have you losing weight in a balanced and healthy way.

1. Lose weight with water.
Water is essential for everybody – it is also the key to losing weight. If you haven’t been drinking enough water, your body has developed a pattern of storing water. This water retention equals extra unwanted weight.

By drinking more water, you are not only flushing out toxins, you are also teaching your body that it no longer needs to store water. Drink at least 60 ounces of water (about 8 glasses) a day. Boil water and sliced lemons, and drink this throughout the day to help with fluid retention. If you are still not sold on the merits of water, try this on for size: water is a natural appetite suppressant.

2. Soup up your weight loss program.
A simple dietary change will have you shedding pounds: eat a bowl of soup at least once a day. Nutritious, low-salt soups will nourish you as they flush waste from your body. People who eat a serving of soup daily lose more weight than those who eat the same amount of calories but don’t eat soup. Go for homemade soup whenever possible, as canned soups are loaded with salt and chemicals.

3. Eat early to keep weight off.
The human body follows a circadian rhythm, which means that the same foods eaten at breakfast and lunch are processed differently than when eaten at dinner. Studies show that when you eat your daily protein and fat at breakfast you tend to lose weight and have more energy; however, eating the same things at dinner tend to increase tendencies toward weight gain. I suggest that you eat your last meal of the day by 7 p.m.

4. Eat smaller meals, more frequently.
Follow an eating schedule with five little meals every day. Eating steadily through the day keeps you from becoming famished and overeating at your next meal. Make a low-fat trail mix from raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried plum, and apples and have it available at all times to avoid the tempting lure of high-calorie snacks.

5. Adopt a balanced approach to your diet.
Most of the fad diet programs out there nowadays are extreme in a few recommended foods, or else deprive the body of food altogether. This works in opposition to our metabolism and the results usually don’t last, producing a yoyo effect that depresses your metabolic function – not to mention your self-esteem. We are natural beings that need a balance of nutrition from all sources.

Your diet should consist of a balance of organic sources of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Instead of white rice and pasta, opt for brown rice, bulgur, millet, or buckwheat.

Eat more green, chlorophyll-rich foods such as broccoli, kale, spinach, and asparagus. Eliminate candy, sugar, soda, and all simple sugars from your diet. Excess sugar ends up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain. Also, keep dairy to a minimum because most dairy products are high in saturated fat. Avoid fatty foods, processed or fried foods.

6. Walk off the weight.
The No. 1 cause of weight gain is inactivity. Physical activity is the key to speeding up your metabolism and burning excess calories. The best way to be physically active is to use your legs! Walk as often and as long as you can. Always take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Step outside during your break at work and take a walk around your building. Consider joining a local hiking club. Try taking a walk 30 minutes in the morning or 30 minutes in the early evening.

I hope this article helps you shed some pounds and add on the years! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.

May you live long, live strong, and live happy!

-Dr. Mao

I want to lose 40-50 lb. within the next 5 months and KEEP it off. But, I want to do it without starving myself or puking in the toilet, because if I want to keep it off for life, starving myself ISNOT an option!

Is there a free, helpful weight loss site where I can track my calories, progress, get healthy meal plans and excersises, and get tips and support? All help is appreciated. (: Thanks!

www.sparkpeople.com is good for doing that.
www.freetrainers.com is free as well. this is used strictly for creating a weight training routine; which I suggest because it’ll really aid in your weight loss.

OK Here goes, I am a mom of 3 kids, college student in Nursing and I am trying to loose weight. I am way overweight have been to the dr they prescribe Adipex diet pills but the thing is after I take them I get a huge headache and I already have high blood pressure from the weight and I need to get it off.

I was walking everyday on treadmill and doing the Cycle machine but I noticed my legs started getting huge especially my calves and now I hate them even more. My thighs and legs are big my arms are really huge and flabby and I have alot of stomach fat I never lost after the 3 kids and picked up pounds. I have started eating different baked foods no white foods, more raw fruit and veggies. No sweets and I only drink water or diet coke.

I have lost a few pounds so far and I enjoy the way i am feeling and want it to be a lifestyle change Because I have really high blood pressure and want to be around for my kids for years and years not a heart attack or stroke. I really need all the advice I can get. I would love for someone to make me a eating plan and excercise plan. I DO NOT want huge muscles like my calves are so maybe something to help me loose the weight and not gain alot of muscle until after the fat is gone then maybe I can tone up.

I am ready to change I have the right motives and my mind is made up just need some help…:)….Thanks so much and God Bless!!…..Oh I forgot to tell you my weight and build I am around 5 "2" and weigh 176. I actually dont look really huge with clothes on I dont look small but not really huge but when I look in mirror before shower I am very upset with all the fat, cellulite, stretch marks and rolls. Please help me out I would appreciate it. Oh I just turned 30 this year if that matters…

heya, well done for making this choice!

you are doing well but a few tips are
cut out the diet coke (or restrict to a glass a day or week-it depends how much you drink but try to phase it out) it bloats you, rots your teeth and is generally not nice
walking is good, try to walk 5 minutes more every week
also excercise doesnt have to be a chor! take the kids to the park (if they are young, if they are teens this may not be a good idea )
spend a sunday walking with the family, a bike ride or start a yoga class with a few friends ( yoga is great for stretching a strengthening the muscles (making them toned without making them bulky!)
just try to get a bit more active
cut out sweet foods like you are doing but dont restrict yourself (the occasional piece of cake is ok but 2 is not!)
dont cut out carbs it is sudden and is not healthy. If you can try to only eat complex carbs (wholemeal bread, brown rice, wholemeal pasta, potatoes)
cut down on salt which can give you high blood pressure
also food swaps such as
butter-margarine
are good, always have a healthy option

(sorry i am rambling by the way)
a typical daily plan (try to limit yourself to about 2000 cals, as you lose weight you need to cut down)

wake up
15 minute walk (go to get a morning paper or something, i understand if it is rainy this is not ideal but try to do some sort of excercise to do before breakfast, a excercise video is ideal as you dont have to leave the house

BREAKFAST- 2 poached eggs
mushrooms and tomatoes
2 slices of wholemeal bread (low fat spread)
fruit smoothie- strawberries, banana, 100% orange juice and low fat yogurt is my favourite but if you dont like smoothies a piece of fruit is fine

EXCERCISE- even if it is just walking up and down the stairs at work in your lunch break for 10 mins it really does help!

LUNCH- homemade soup (or you can buy soups which are just vegetables, make sure not to buy processed ones which contain a lot of salt and fat! and a wholemeal roll with salad a piece of fruit (also take water to work and keep drinking it, staying hydrated keeps hunger pangs away!

EXCERCISE- 30 mins excercise it can be walking, jogging, cycling whatever

SNACK-2 biscuits (try to pick a healthier low cal option)
cup of herbal tea
2 slices of wholemeal toast
fruit salad
(you may not want this snack if you have dinner quite early, i have dinner at about 8 o clock which is not ideal as eating earlier is better but because of this i have a snack at about 4)

TEA- homemade wholemeal pasta with homemade sauce (chopped tomatoes,chicken and lots of veggies!)
or
salmon with potatoes and brocolli

EXCERCISE- 15 minute walk or yoga or something. or if no time sit ups and press ups when the commersial break on tv is on is great, even jump rope or jumping jacks are great!)

you may have noticed i havent included much meat but that is because i am a vegetarian but remember this is an example day fish is great and low cal, add tuna to a lettuce sandwich or jacket potato for extra protein. chicken is great grilled with stir fry. stay clear of processed and fatty meat!

i know it the excercise may seem time consuming with a job and kids to manage along with everything else but try to allow yourself some time, a little bit goes a long way

sorry i have written so much
good luck, i wish you all the success, remembering if one day you slip up its fine-we all do. just carry on with the healthy eating the next day
xxx