Weight Loss

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone out there had any good weight loss tips?

Permalink Reply by Marjorie on March 14, 2008 at 2:14pm: All you have to do is run 1.5 hrs 3x a week, and eat your proper calorie range ( 1200-1800 cal/ day)
Focus on fibre and fruits and veggies, lean meats and lower fat dairy choices. Also, include whole grains when choosing your grain products. Hope this helps :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy Kelly on March 14, 2008 at 2:48pm: I like to think of the matter really simply.......eat less and exercise more....period!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sherry on March 14, 2008 at 3:19pm: Foods high in alkaline I've heard could help with loosing weight.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kira on March 14, 2008 at 6:19pm: alkaline? do you know what types of foods that might include Sherry?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy Kelly on March 14, 2008 at 8:50pm: There are oodles of charts of acid versus alkaline foods out there. Give it a google and print up a chart. It's a really valuable thing to be able to refer to :)
Generally a diet high in fruits vegetables and whole grains, and void of animal proteins is an alkaline forming.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Leslie on March 14, 2008 at 6:43pm: i disagree with Marjorie- you need cardio forsure, but doing resistance training is going to build lean muscle mass and increase your metabolism.
Also, calories, do 12xbody weight to start, and then 11xbodyweight if you don't lose.
Diet wise, I agree with Marjorie, lots of healthy food!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Chris on March 14, 2008 at 9:22pm: Eat lots of vegetables, and fruits, chicken and fish, and WHOLE grains. Excersize everyday, wheather it's a walk or 10 mile run. There's no feeling quite like the euphoria after some good cardio.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kira on March 14, 2008 at 9:57pm: awesome, thanks guys =); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Audrey on March 16, 2008 at 9:23am: Please dont' forget to drink lots of water - it is really important to keep hydrated for many reasons - sometimes we interpret dehydration as hunger, so you may reach for food when you just needed a drink; helps keep you fuller, so you don't eat as much; most importantly, when you lose weight, the toxins that enter our bodies every day which have been stored in your fat cells will start to be released, so you want to keep well hydrated to help flush them out. Also, eating lots of fruits & veggies will help support your liver while it is continually processing those released toxins.... not to mention a low calorie way to stay full. And, while this is somewhat controversial, minimize or avoid grains and white starches - white bread, pasta, rice, sugary cereals - those would be the ones to absolutely get out of your diet, but really, if you can manage to eliminate all grains for a while and eat more protein that will fast track your weight loss. However, if you have issues wtih constipation, then do eat some WHOLE grains once or twice a day (and again, drink lots of water) to help keep your bowels moving (very important, again, for detox purposes, and general good health).; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by nutrish on March 18, 2008 at 11:43am: Exercise with proper nutrition is the most efficient way to lose weight. When adjusting your diet don't omit any food groups or skip meals, and drink plenty of water. Fibre and protein are very important when planning your meals. They will keep you feeling fuller longer. Consume 3 smaller meals and 2 to 3 snacks each day. Make a balanced breakfast your larger meal of the day. By doing so you'll be less likely to overeat later in the day. By eating smaller portions more frequently, you will keep your metabolism burning calories more efficiently all day which will assist in your weight loss. Try to avoid going more than 4 hours without eating. When planning your meals focus on consuming a balanced diet with non-processed and whole foods, like whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. When you consume more nutrient dense foods, your body will be more satisfied, which means you'll crave less high calorie junk food for quick satisfaction. And don't forget to keep your exercise routines and meals enjoyable! You'll be more likely to lose weight when you're having fun and not stressing about it everyday. Good luck!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brenda Potter on March 18, 2008 at 4:45pm: have you ever keep a journal of what you honestly eat for about 3 days. Then set a goal of how many servings of each food group you can have and keep a journal of that, ticking off each item as you eat it. Do this until you have it down pat and it becomes natural to eat that way. I cut my carbs/starches back to 2 a day and consumed them before supper time. Just veggies and protein for supper. good luck; ▶ Reply to This

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