Tips for losing weight?

[Fatally.Yours]

Currently I'm 5'3, and weigh about 123 lbs. I'm in my final year of school and looking to weigh 105 lbs before I go to college (perhaps 98 lbs if my weight loss goes really well). I'm also aiming to drop a clothes size. The issue I have is my body seems to hit the wall at about 115 lbs and it won't let me lose anymore weight no matter how much I push it, so I'm wondering if anyone has any good tips for losing this excess weight?

 

[Dairy]

If you haven't already, might try dropping the amount of sugar or carbs eaten. I've read of people using glucose/diabetes meters to test blood sugar levels before and after meals. What they do is try to keep glucose levels the same before a meal, and then test again one hour after eating. If the two readings are the same, then it is easier to loose weight.

Good luck!

 

[Saving Hawaii]

What have you been trying so far?

 

[HisHomeMaker]

I lost 50lbs two years ago with the forums and free resources at Sparkpeople.com . I can't say enough good things about it. I am still there to maintain my loss and I've taken up new sports with others' support there, too.

 

[Allieso]

Tips for preventing weight gain:

• Avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar.
• Reduce how much alcohol you drink.
• Avoid stress, frustration, and boredom.
• If you are depressed, seek medical treatment.

Avoid a sedentary lifestyle by increasing your activity level:

• Perform aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week .
• Increase physical activity by walking rather than driving.
• Climb stairs rather than using an elevator or escalator.
• Always talk to your health care provider before starting an exercise program.

 

[Saving Hawaii]

I lost 50lbs two years ago with the forums and free resources at Sparkpeople.com . I can't say enough good things about it. I am still there to maintain my loss and I've taken up new sports with others' support there, too.

Sports are fantastic. I hate going for runs when it's rainy out but I don't mind soccer even if it's pouring. The competitive nature of the thing really helps you ignore how hard you're running too. I don't jog that fast usually, but when you're chasing the guy with the ball or trying to catch a frisbee in the endzone (ultimate) you'll run faster than you know how to.

 

[Roshket]

Stop eating at tv, stop eating in the night, start keeping and eye on the calories, eat more fruits drink more water so you can have your stomach full.

 

[emokhimy123]

congratz..

 

[hermanchauw]

[*]Avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar.

[*]Perform aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week

Agree on the other points except these:

Eat (even increase) fat, avoid sugar.

If you are training 30 minutes (straight), the Intensity is likely to be low(er). Limit it to 20 minutes or less and keep the Intensity high(er). Accumulative 30 minutes total is okay though.

 

[HisHomeMaker]

Good fats include olives and olive oil, avocado, and nuts. I would avoid animal fats.

 

[Arnold.K]

Tips of weight losing are here
What drinks for losing weight
Best weight loss plan: substitute foods instead of eliminating them
Never crash diet to lose weight
Don't overeat
Try not to banish certain foods when dieting

 

[miss-a]

at 5'3" 115 is a good weight. If you don't like how you look at that weight, it's not about losing weight but about gaining muscle while staying at 115ish. the extra muscle will cause your metabolism to burn the fat. You'll weigh about the same, but appear slimmer and fit into smaller clothing. so start lifting light weights, while eating a good healthy diet of fresh foods, avoid sugar and processed foods, and increase the weight you lift as you get stronger. this will help you not only look better but also feel better.

 

[Lem29]

I'd say that if you hit a "wall" at 115, perhaps that is a healthy weight for you and you should leave it at that, if you are otherwise healthy.


Otherwise, most of the tips in this thread are sound. I'd summarize the keys to weight loss as: eat better, eat less, tons of cardio.

Lem

 

[marklee]

Okay, to get into shape , speed up your metabolism, rid yourself of excess fat and lose weight ,,,,,do as follows:
Stop drinking & smoking (if you do this regularly)
eat fruits & vegetables all you can (buy a food/rice steamer to make it easy on you)...(vegetables are not tasty, like junk foods,, but can be as you acquire your taste to them..and are loaded with energy and nutrients)...avoid all junk food, cokes, sweets, etc...and drink water . If you eat meat ,,eat only steamed fish or chicken.

Also, do an hour of walking each day at least. or some type of exercise.

 

[DaisyDay]

Here's my simple diet routine. Proper Diet (Less to eat calories food, more on fishes, vegetables and fruits - especially those green one's) Enough Sleep (advisable no. of hours is 7-8) Regular Exercise (everyday 2-4 hours, the best time is morning) and Take Health Supplements (it's not usually required for those people who've losing weight the weight loss supplement, alternative and much better is the omega 3). According to health doctors, the best omega 3 supplement are those who've in natural pure. Like what I'm taking right now from Maxalife. Hope this simple tips helps you in a little ways... Good Luck!

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[manicaqueen]

Those excessive fats are quite difficult to burn out or to lose. You may change your exercise routine/activity, maybe more intense than before. Continuous on your effective diet routine like proper diet, regular exercise and proper sleep. For other they incorporate on taking natural weight loss supplement i.e. Slender factor (not diet pills) on their routine. As it also promotes and helps to lose weight.

 

[jonson68]

Well,thanks for sharing useful weight loss tips...Its really informative...In my point of view drinking more water and daily exercise are the best way to reduce weight...!

 

[NathanBai]

1. Drink plenty of water. Our body needs a so give in to water. Water is not just way to flush out toxin but if you have more water in your body you will generally feel healthier and fitter. This it self will discourage any tendency to gorge. The best thing about water is that is has no calories at all.
2. Start your day with a glass of water. As soon as you wake up, It’s a wonderful way to start you day and you only need a lesser quantity of your breakfast drink after that. A glass of water lets out all your digestive juices and sort of lubricates the insides of your body. You may have your morning cup of tea but have it after a glass of water. It is good for you.
3. Drink a glass of water before you start the meal. Water naturally needs some space so that you feel fuller without actually having to stuff yourself.
4. Have another glass of water while you are having the meal. Again this is another great how to lose weight fast super tip and a way of making yourself full, another great weight loss tips, so that you can actually rise from the table eating less but feeling full just the same. Instead of drinking it one gulp, take sips after each morsel. It will help the food to settle faster so that you get that feeling that you are full faster. SIDENOTE: Water is such a remarkable thing, but seldom do we give it the credit that it deserves. Did you know that over 66% of your body weight is nothing but water’ It’s amazing! Water also plays a vital role in weight control, which is why I donated so much space to it, above.
5. Stay away from sweetened bottle drinks, Hey all those colas and fizzy drinks are sweetened with sugar and sugar means calories. The more you can cut out on these sweet



6. Include in your diet things that contain more water like tomatoes and watermelons.These things contain 90 to 95 % water so that there is nothing that you have to lose by feasting on them. They fill you up without adding to the pounds.
7. Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice. Juice is often sweetened but fresh fruits have natural sugars. When you eat fruit, you are taking in a lot of fiber, which is needed by the body, and fruits
8. If you do have a craving for fruit juice then go for fresh fruit juice instead of these that contain artificial flavors and colors. Or even better, try making your own fruit juice taking care not to sweeten it with too many calories.
9. Choose fresh fruit to processed fruits.Processed and canned fruits do not have as much fiber as fresh fruit and processed and canned fruits are nearly always sweetened.
10. Increase your fiber intake. Like I mentioned. So try to include in your diet as many fruits and vegetables as you can.
11. Go crazy on vegetables when it comes to how to lose weight fast. Nature has a terrific spread when it comes to choosing vegetables. And the leafy green vegetables are your best bet. Try to include a salad in you diet always.
12. Eat intelligently. The difference between man and beast is that we are driven by intelligence while beasts are driven by instinct. Don’t just eat something because you feel like eating it. Ask you’re self whether your body really needs it.
13. Watch what you eat. Keep a watchful eye on every thing that goes in. Sometimes the garnishes can richer than the food itself. Accompaniments too can be very rich. Remember that it is the easiest thing in the world to eat something without realizing that it was something that you should not have eaten. Selective memory you know’

 

[Yinstyle]

Green tea.

 

[GroovyChad2]

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