Lose 25 Pounds FAQ:
i need to lose about 25 pounds to get back into shape..i cant go to gyms because i dont have a ride so what workouts do i use what do i eat???someone please help!!!!!!!!!
anybody know about any diet smooties i can use???
i need to lose about 25 pounds to get back into shape..i cant go to gyms because i dont have a ride so what workouts do i use what do i eat???someone please help!!!!!!!!!
anybody know about any diet smooties i can use???
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Walking and jogging are always great because you dont need a gym. You also need to add some strength training in like sit ups push ups. I love this website its so much info check it out
go wheat free. No pasta, pizza, bread and so on. And no food after 7 p.m. People achieve marvellous results with it. Depending on your initial weight, you can drop upwards from 20 pounds a month. If you don’t eat wheat then you don’t eat all those sticky, fatty goey cakes, you don’t eat junk food, and you don’t eat biscuits. But your diet is still balanced. It costs nothing, and you do not have to calculate points or
to buy special meals or plans.
Diet pills or any kind of weight loss product that advertises no healthy eating or exercises is bad for you.
I’m not going to tell you to diet because that’s ridiculous. But as for exercise, that’s needed for your body to stay healthy. Trust me. So read this, please. I’m not trying to offend you but this is just a suggestion to live a happy and healthy lifestyle.
First of all, I really hope that throughout this process you’re considering your health before your image. It’s really not healthy to starve yourself by just drinking slim fast and protein shakes. This is a healthier version of weight loss that your body will thank you for!
Exercise:
A. Go to your local gym. I personally love going to the YMCA and taking classes such as Spin, Boot Camp, and Xtreme Pump. They are an hour long each and REALLY help you to get fit!
B. *If you can’t afford a membership or just don’t have the time, you could wake up early in the mornings or go out in the evenings for a nice run around your neighborhood. Bring an iPod or MP3 with you to pump yourself with fast-paced and easy going music.
*You can also set a goal for yourself to do 100 sit ups, push ups, and stretches every morning and night, and before you take your run. It helps to build muscle and tone the areas that running doesn’t focus on.
Food: (THIS IS NOT A DIET)
First and foremost, please DO NOT go on any crazy, unhealthy, starving diets. Still eat 3 meals a day with a snack between each.
(and all of this is from my experience)
*For breakfast, have a healthy cereal with a piece of fruit and a bagel. Drink orange juice and/or coffee with it.
*Lunch, a plate of spagetti with low-fat garlic bread and a glass of milk. (BTW, if you drink 3 glasses of low fat milk a day, it helps to make your bones strong and make you leaner :D) Have some broccoli or another small portion of veggies on the side.
*Dinner, similar to lunch: your basic entree, a portion of veggies, some milk and/or water
Snacks can include healthy yogurts, fruits, and wheat thins. Drink water throughout the day, too. It helps to flush out your system and keep you hydrated throughout your exercises.
It sounds like a difficult routine to get used to, but it’s so easy once you get started. I do the exact same routine and I am now 115 lbs and VERY healthy and energetic! Working out will be difficult at first, but once your body gets used to using so much energy, it will crave it!
And as far as eating before you exercise, you can do either
*have a snack before
*or have a full meal, then wait an hour before exercising
and ALWAYS eat after exercising, and drink water!
I hope I have helped you and GOOD LUCK!
PS- as for results, you will begin to FEEL them before you notice them! if you exercise for 30 mintues to an hour 4-6 days a week, you can lose up to 3 lbs that week. It’s healthy to only lose small amounts of weight at a time, like 2-3 lbs a week.
Results on the scale are also different from your health. When you start exercising you will start to gain muscle, so it will seem like you’re not losing weight when you step on the scale, but you will notice by your size.
I would walk or jog, you could also go to your local library and check out some workout DVD’s. As far as eating goes, I’d just burn off more calories than you eat. I use to track the calories I eat and burn. It’s a great tool.
First, unless you’re under the supervision of a doctor, it’s a little bit fast to lose weight. To stay healthy, you should really be losing 1-2 pounds a week. So if you can give yourself 4 months or so to lose the weight, that’s better (you’ll still have significant improvement at 2 months).
To lose weight, you should be focusing on aerobic exercise - jumping rope is fantastic, aerobics (you can get a tape if you’re stuck at home), running, swimming, etc. Intervals seem to be particularly effective - 2 minutes fast, 2 minutes slow, repeat until your workout is done. The most important is to find something you enjoy.
You can also do some weight training, which builds muscle that burns calories, but it is less effective at burning fat for the amount of time spent. Still, the added muscle is good for health.
For eating, eat a balanced diet. Drink plenty of water and hold off on the juice and soda. Eat lots of veggies, as they have lots of vitamins and are low in calories (with some exceptions like avocados). Fruit is also good, tending to be slightly higher in calories but having somewhat different vitamins and minerals. Bananas are a great post-workout replenisher. You will also need to get some protein - lean meat and fish, beans, low-fat dairy, as well as starches - potatoes (limit the chips and fries as they are cooked in lots of oil), pasta, etc. Limit the amount of refined sugar and fats in your diet. You don’t need to cut out your favorite sweets completely, but consider reducing the portion size or frequency (perhaps have a little ice cream as a reward for a particularly good workout). Variety is important, and if you really feel like your body wants something, eat it.
Let me know if your have any more questions. Good luck.