Whats the best advice on weight loss?

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and extra info pleaseWhats the best advice on weight loss?
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Best advice I can give you is to just do it, I had a hard time struggling to lose weight. But I went from 289 to now I am 236 and still losing. I did weight watchers for a while, and I slowly started going to the local YMCA. I started with a exercise show called '';Sit and be Fit'; on channel WVIA comes on at like 5 or 6 in the morning. Then I started water exercise and from there I now go to the local gym and lift weights, do Karate, walk a mile on the treadmill. My biggest hurdle was realizing that I wanted to lose weight for me and no body else but me, and once that happened the weight started to come off and continued to come off, Don't call It weight loss consider it as a life style change.





Also a healthy lifestyle change in the eating department helped to more protein and fresh fruits and veggies, less white flour and sugar products ( I can't believe I said that). This was the hardest part for me.





Hope this helps.Whats the best advice on weight loss?
I've lost 32lbs just by making my portions of food smaller and I did cut out a lot of junk food. I eat more fruits and vegetables.
this is a great article on weight loss and exercise. also has alot more about muscle toning and definition
I myself have been trying to lose weight and i have found a good way! eat in moderation like you can eat until you are full but not until you are bloated! and do exercise! im not the most athletic guy but i know biking works and just other things, eventually the weight just falls off but the key word here is MODERATION.
cardio(walking, running, elliptical machines, treadmills, bikes)


Weight Training ( any resistance training to tone and firm and replace fat with muscle)


and a good nutrition
Eat less exercise more


Drink more water





It's that simple
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Portion control is an easy way to start. Figure out how much of any one item you eat in a day, then try to reduce it. Then go on to another item. I started with cereal in the morning. I used to eat a large bowl, which was about three servings. I started cutting back and now eat one serving. Whatever you do, don't make drastic changes like cutting out carbs. Start slowly and it will be easier to stick to whatever changes you make.
Maybe you started out with healthy goals at dinnertime: some steamed vegetables with your lasagna, a heaping bowl of greens from the salad bar. But as you headed to a table, the fries caught your eye. Then you decided you'd better hit the desserts now, because who knows what will be left when you're done with dinner?





Sound familiar? You're away at college, and your parents are no longer looking over your shoulder to make sure you eat your vegetables. This and many other new freedoms might feel great, but they may not be good news for your body.





While some students stock up on fruits and vegetables in the dining hall, most fill their trays with things they like without paying much attention to what their bodies need. Even someone with the best intentions probably finds it difficult to resist the less-healthy options.





Your waistline's not the only thing at stake, either. The foods you choose affect your energy, concentration, and memory, because your body and brain need the right nutrition to function properly. So before you reach for a cup of coffee or another slice of pizza, remember that the right choices from the different food groups will help you feel your best.





What Does Your Body Need?


Nutritional requirements vary from person to person, depending on age, sex, size, level of activity, and other factors. For specific recommendations suited to your needs, talk to a doctor, registered dietitian, or your student health office or nutritional counselor at your university. In general, however, your diet should provide you with a balance of protein, dairy products, carbohydrates, vegetables, and fruits.





Many nutritional experts recommend that the majority of a person's diet come from grains, vegetables, and whole fruit. Whole-grain carbohydrates - such as brown rice and whole-grain breads, cereals, and pasta - are better choices than their more processed counterparts (like white bread and regular pasta) because they retain more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. When choosing vegetables and fruits, select fresh or frozen ones over canned if possible, as canned vegetables and fruits sometimes contain lots of added salt or sugar. And even though fruit and vegetables are often referred to as one food group, don't skip your vegetables in favor of fruit. (You should actually eat more vegetables than fruit for an ideal balance.)





Protein is another essential part of any diet that should not be overlooked. You can get protein from meat, fish, poultry, eggs, or nonanimal sources such as beans and nuts. Dairy products like cheese, yogurt, and milk also provide protein, as well as much-needed calcium. Eating a few servings of low-fat dairy such as yogurt or skim milk and 2 to 3 servings of additional lean protein-rich foods every day will give you nutritional benefits without too much fat and cholesterol. Snack foods high in sugar, oils, and other fats don't need to be completely eliminated, but they should only play a small role in your overall diet.
muscle is muscle and fat is fat.They are NOT interchangeable.My doctor(who's been one for 38 yrs by the way)advised me to pay more attention to my diet than exercise,and I'll see results much faster.Made since to me seeing as,my eating got me into this mess.The less you eat,the more stored energy (fat)your body can get rid of during the day,and the more effective exercise will be.I found that fasting has gotten rid of the most weight the quickest for me.
my daughter has lost 30 lbs in about 6 months and really wasen't trying by eating salads, baked chicken, cutting back on portions and drinking water 3-4 20oz bottles a day, very cold water, speeds up the matabalism, and also a friend of mine in california was telling me about the new nutrition bar, all natural no drugs, thats the big thing out there it burns fat even if you are just do normal everyday activities, email me if you would like more information


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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/P…





*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.