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Anonymous asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 9 years ago

Healthy weight loss relatively fast.. ?

Serious answers only please!!

In no way shape or form am I asking to loose all my unhealthy weight tomorrow, a week from now or month from now.

Between lazyness, and 2 babies later I've let my body get out of hand. I know pills, and "fast" weigt loss is crap and unhealthy especially if I don't want it to come back. I would just like to know if I eat healthier food and right proportion sizes and run/jog every morning and do sit ups(minimum of 50 a day) and push ups (minimum of 20 a day) can I expect results semi fast? There really the only exercises I like and don't mind doing. Oh and I don't drink soda, energy drinks, or coffee. I do have a soft spot for oreos, chips and pasta but I'm willing to cut it all back to get my body back. I'm 5"4' & 210 pounds and would love to get back to 160 by my birthday in may, no I'm not saying it will happen but I like to aim high. Keep in mind continuous exercise hasn't been in my schedule for over 3 years so I know that I will probably drop a decent ammount fast. Also any cleansing teas to flush my body clean and start fresh would also be helpful. Or recipes, snacks, drinks, that are high metabolism boosters. Thank you much!

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  • 9 years ago
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    You don't need teas, cleanses, or detoxes. Your body will detox itself as soon as you stop putting toxins in it.

    80% of weight loss is diet.

    You can eat a healthy diet and lose weight.

    You can eat a healthy diet and exercise and lose more weight.

    You can exercise and eat a poor diet and not lose and even gain weight.

    A good healthy diet high in fiber, lean meats, eggs, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, antioxidant foods, healthy beverages and low in added sugar and salt help people lose weight, lower cholesterol, increase energy, improve brain function, lower blood pressure, reduce cancer risk and have a more positive lifestyle!

    You need to eat a lot more food and a lot more fiber!

    Diets that exclude foods from any food group are fad diets and do not lead to permanent weight loss or solve any other health issues.

    First, try to kick your fiber intake to 40 grams of both soluble and insoluble fiber.

    Whatever you do, get your fiber from your food, not from a jar.

    Fruits and vegetables have good fiber in them. A high fiber diet increases the metabolism.

    Try a breakfast cereal with at least 20% of recommended daily allowance of fiber in it. They are usually low in sugar so there is a double benefit. Blueberries or raspberries on top add more fiber and antioxidants. But fresh or frozen, not the kind in syrup.

    Raw nuts are a great source of fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Avocados are the best.

    Lots of beans, peas, and grains are high fiber. Whole grain breads. Fiber kicks up the metabolism so you actually burn more calories. These foods will give you more gas in the beginning but if eaten daily, the bacteria in the digestive tract will elevate lowering the gas output.

    This will get you on the path for a healthy daily bowel movement. This helps clean the system and aids healthy digestion.

    I know it goes against everything you've heard but eating lots of the right foods will actually help you lose weight!

    Next, take an age appropriate basic daily multivitamin. Don't look at your multivitamin as nutrition but more as an insurance policy. Think of it as filling in the gaps in your daily diet as opposed to a primary source of nutrients.

    You have to drink lots of water to be healthy. But you can disguise it. Fill your glass all the way full with ice before pouring low sugar beverages. Try iced green tea with a splash of orange juice in it for sweet. More antioxidants. Add lemon juice to water for flavor. Slice up a cucumber and float it in pitcher of water. Gives it salty fresh taste. But you must drink up to 100 oz of water daily to help your body get rid of waste and the natural toxins.

    Last, you need to get 7-10 hours of quality sleep depending on your age. All recent sleep studies report a connection between poor sleep and weight gain.

    You must combine a healthy diet with exercise to multiply the benefit. Whether an hour a day in the weight room or just a 30 minute brisk walk every day, the added benefit of a regular exercise program really do increase and accelerate healthy weight loss.

    I lost 30 pounds in 5 months by spending my money at the grocery and gym and have kept it off for two years now. 3% of people that attempt weight loss lose it and keep it off for two years. It is not easy. It is a lifestyle change.

    Good luck and good health.

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    5 years ago

    Hello. I'm sorry, but quick weight loss is not healthy weight loss. We can try to justify our reasons for why we do it, but we know it to be harmful to our bodies, and unsuccessful in the long run. The media has really bombarded us with images of stick thin young ladies (who are probably the most miserable people in the world), who are setting very low standards, and we buy into it. Your health is the most important thing. Instead of seeking revenge on an ex boyfriend, focus on the benefits of healthy eating and exercise, and what they will do for YOU! Probably not what you wanted to hear, but I hope this helps you.

  • 5 years ago

    pick up a 5 or 10 pound weight at the gym and visualize that weight coming off holding the weight in your hands helps bring home just how heavy even 5 pounds of extra fat can be

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  • 5 years ago

    run 5 percent of a marathon at a 10 minute mile pace

  • 5 years ago

    stand up and walk atleast 5 mins after evry 2 hours while working

  • 5 years ago

    Flaxseeds will help you in lossing weight

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    5 years ago

    if you find yourself at a weight loss plateau up the duration of your exercise routine by five minutes

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    5 years ago

    Practice deep brearhing exercises to reduce the stress hormone cortisol

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