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Help with a new diet routine?
Hey everyone!
I'll just start by sharing this useful information: I'm 19 years old, I weigh 210 pnds and I'm 5'3''. I know I'm overweight and I'm tired of being this way, so I've decided to lose weight in a healthy way. My goal is 120 pnds, and I would prefer to lose it as fast as possible, however health comes first.
I'm using this app called myfitnesspal and according to that, I would have to intake about 1200 calories a day. I plan on going on the treadmill for 30 minutes on a minimum of 3 times per week and this is where I need help.
I understand that eating smaller meals 5 times a day is better for the metabolism, but how do you do that? What kind of food or meals can fit in my routine? I really want to get rid of this weight, and I really need help staying motivated and focused... Please help if you read this, and thanks a lot!
16 Answers
- ?Lv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
1) Eat fresh whole foods. Avoid as much processed and refined food as possible. They are loaded with additives, preservatives, salts, sugars, and simple carbs. Very tasty. Very bad for us. High fiber foods reduce transit time and increase metabolism.
2) Moderate exercise as simple as brisk walking for 30 minutes help weight loss. We have been convinced we need to "kill ourselves exercising" to lose weight. Not true.
3) Stay well hydrated. All cellular and body systems work better when we are well hydrated. Try hot
or iced green tea with a splash of orange or lemon juice. Soda and fruit juices are basically liquefied sugar. Yes fruit juice has almost as much sugar as soda. Eat the fruit and get the fiber.
4) The only supplement we need is an age appropriate multivitamin. Maybe a fish oil capsule if you have cholesterol issues. The majority of supplements cannot contain any controlled substance and cause excess work for the liver and kidneys.
5) Get enough sleep. Every recent sleep study connects cravings for "cheap calorie" foods with poor or lack of sleep. If you are serious about weight loss and good health, same time to bed every night for 7-9 hours depending on your age. Teens need 8-9 hours. Quality sleep helps weight control, cognitive function, improved immune system, and positive attitude.
6) Have a splurge meal once in awhile. Schedule these around your social calendar so that your weight loss and fitness are the focus not what you are eating. As metabolism increases we can easily deal with the occasional excess calories. A splurge meal - not a splurge or cheat day!
Best of health.
- Anonymous8 years ago
just a couple of tricks of the trade tips...
good foods for fat loss include tuna, celery, brocolli, weetbix etc Change out any refined sugars you have e.g white bread white rice for wholegrain foods (i know this is said alot but it really makes a difference)
always tell yourself little motivational quotes like 'pain is temporary, pride is forever' (corny but it works)
weigh yourself everyday and note down your progress and also take photos of yourself every week and document your progress.
some of my fat loss diet includes monday: 4 weetbix dipped in skim milk for breakfast lunch and dinner any leftover milk just tip it out
tuesday: 2 cans of tuna for breakfast lunch and dinner
etc
THE golden rule though which will save you a lot of fat is to never ever drink your calories ALWAYS DRINK WATER and if you feel a little food craving just drink water to get full there are no calories in water!
EDIT: i know people say eat a lot of fruit but they have a lot of carbs so try and eat more vegetables than fruits for your vitamins
Source(s): personal experience - AlishaLv 55 years ago
add red pepper flakes to your pantry when eaten early in the day red pepper lowers the amount of food youll eat later
- 5 years ago
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- Anonymous8 years ago
well me and my mom have done the and it work : fruit smoothies, nice little salads , veggie snacks. and NO sweets. try this and . maybe it will help