weight loss tips !

[OldLoveSong]

hello so ive decided to set a goal for myself to lose 10 pounds in a month but i have like no motivation to do it cries
i work in a bakery aswell so im always tempted to eat lotsa fooood
also i eat when im bored n hardly ever excercize i wanna get healhy help !!!

alll tips appreciated

[e5]

Go out and buy some nice running gear. That'll start the motivation. Look for local gyms and their cost and just give it a go, or simply take to the streets and get a job on!

[Empired]

First of all losing 10 pounds in a month is quite a silly target to set yourself. Almost everyone finds that if they lose weight fast they feel great for a few weeks/months but then just pile it all back on once they stop dieting or whatever they're doing. The most effective way to lose weight and keep it off after is to change your lifestyle.. which you can't do overnight obviously.

Try taking this (http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z2csfg8) test to see if any of those eating styles apply to you. If they do then follow their advice on what kind of things you should be eating and what kind of things you should be avoiding.

In regards to exercise: aim to exercise three times a week for at least forty minutes. (By "exercise" I mean something that gets you out of breath.) Or you can always do something a bit more relaxed like yoga or pilates but more often.

If snacking is a problem for you then try to swap foods like chocolate and sandwiches or whatever for fruit and vegetable sticks. Even things like cereal/fruit bars carry a lot of calories and sugar so you should try to avoid those. I found it useful to go to the supermarket and stock up on pots of different fruits (my favourite is the melon & grape one) but I don't know how that kinda thing works in Canada.

Ummm I don't really have any other tips except trying to find a friend or a group of people you're losing weight with. Even if they don't want to lose weight, tell them that you're doing this so they'll support you. That means you're less likely to just give up because you know other people will notice you've failed if you stop.

Good luck:¬:

[The Don]

Work out your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/ and subtract 500-1000 calories from it for a loss of 1lb - 2lb per week (although it's recommended you don't go below 1200 calories per day!). Losing weight is literally calories in vs calories out. Once you've worked out how many calories a day you'll be eating use myfitnesspal (smartphone app) to track everything you eat. Don't forget to weigh everything if you want to be as accurate and lose as much weight as possible.

[FlyingJesus]

You need to DANCE 4srs even just bopping around in your chair is movement and keeps your heart going plus it's something to do so you don't get bored and snack *+*+* also I'll exercise with you ;)

[A]

Best tip I have that really helped me, is find a friend that want's to loose some weight as well, and then sign up to a gym together, going with a friend makes yourself feel better and makes you work harder than going on your own.

[Kyle]

Motivate yourself to work out by spending lots of money on memberships, equipment and clothing/shoes.

Eat breakfast every day. 3/4 successful dieters do.

Log everything you eat for at least a week to see your general dietary input and look at what you can change.

Get your bf in on it for some healthy competition. Sign up to run at an event in the near future to motivate you to get into shape.

10 pounds seems like a lot for a month, so set yourself a more realistic goal like 1 pound a week. Remember that if you starve yourself rather than properly dieting you will just lose muscle mass an night end up looking fatter but weighing less. Do it properly.


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[Shar]

I agree with the above, set a realistic goal.

Keep a healthy balanced diet. Don't skip breakfast and have a healthy one...so no fry ups etc.
Have lunch and dinner and try not to snack in between, if you're tempted to snack replace any junk you'd usually have with fruit. I usually snack on fruit and 1 breakfast bar a day and drink plenty of water to keep me full.
Stop eating any junk food. So that means no fast food or any chocolate or crisps etc.
Replace white bread with brown and the same goes with rice.

Never rely on dieting alone, exercise is equally important. Try to exercise at least 3 times a week for an hour. Cardio is great. Go for a run if you can't go to the gym. You can also do a lot of exercise at home.
I've come across this (http://30dayfitnesschallenges.com/) site recently which has exercises you can do at home and has videos showing you how to do them.

1. Eat well
2. Exercise
3. Drink plenty of water
4. Maintain this, stay motivated and don't give up

[Empired]

Stop eating any junk food. So that means no fast food or any chocolate or crisps etc.
I thought I'd just say I've found it impossible to completely give up chocolate and if I try I'll just give up 1 - 2 weeks in and binge for a day. I overcame this by setting aside two nights a week where I can eat half a small chocolate bar (a whole bar is normally around 35 - 45 grams) so if I'm really craving chocolate I know I only have 2 - 3 days left of waiting.

[myles]

i might get in trouble for tellin u my method but just puttin it out there x

[Zak]

I'm all for weight loss but I've always thought to keep from putting the weight back on after a diet a permanent change in lifestyle is required.

[Shar]

I thought I'd just say I've found it impossible to completely give up chocolate and if I try I'll just give up 1 - 2 weeks in and binge for a day. I overcame this by setting aside two nights a week where I can eat half a small chocolate bar (a whole bar is normally around 35 - 45 grams) so if I'm really craving chocolate I know I only have 2 - 3 days left of waiting.
I just can't do it. If I have even a little bit of chocolate I always end up wanting more. I've been told to have bits of dark chocolate whenever I crave chocolate but I'd just want more.

Oh that reminds me, stop drinking coffee/tea and if you can't try to cut down, have semi-skimmed milk if you have it with milk and don't have any sugar with it. I just drink green tea whenever I have a tea/coffee craving.

[ToxicMint]

i just shove 3 fingers down my throat i do it works a treat but after a bit u start to get pains in your chest cos of excessive vomit

[Empired]

I just can't do it. If I have even a little bit of chocolate I always end up wanting more. I've been told to have bits of dark chocolate whenever I crave chocolate but I'd just want more.
I guess it just depends what kind of person you are :8 Don't know which sarah will be.

[_HeyyItsHannah_]

10 pounds?? try setting a more realistic goal. It's safe to lose around 1 a week. If you wanted to lose 10 pounds in a month, you'd end up starving yourself. Even then, it would be almost impossible to do it without hurting yourself or developing an eating disorder. try for 10 pounds in 3 months. It's a long wait, but, it beats being tired all the time, hair falling out, body not functioning, and fainting. After a while your body's metabolism would go into hibernation since you are not eating and it's storing up for energy. (resulting in losing barely any weight.) Go slow. Don't join any websites that promote "Rapid weight loss: Lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks!" No. You'll end up fasting, taking "MAGIC PILLS" THAT DO NOT WORK Probably end up ingesting tapeworms, (not to be gross.. just.. I know, ew.) taking laxatives, etc., or just a very bad unhealthy diet. Those are/most likely fad diets. Also, don't join any websites that call for eating less than 1200 calories a day.

1. Exersice
2. Eat well (fruits, veggies, proteins, know your pyramid) Eat at least 1,350 calories a day
3. HYDRATEEEEE
4. Forgive yourself (Maybe you just wanted one cracker with some spray cheese. Few minutes later you are spraying out air and your out of crackers..)It's okay if this happens to you. Forgive yourself if you don't stay on track! It happens! Just get right back on track after! Just try not to do it all the time.
5. Know your body- If you feel run down, tired, sick, adjust your diet to fit your needs and know when you are done eating it's enough or if you need more. (not if you are just still hungry or feel full after one bite.)
6. Sleep well- maintain steady sleeping patterns and make sure you are getting enough sleep. 6-8 hours typically or however much your body needs.

Most importantly.. If you have blood sugar problems, (diabetes 1, or diabetes 2) or digestive problems (Chron's disease, Celiac's disease, IBS (Irritable Bowl Syndrome) IBD (Irritable Bowl Disease, etc.), talk to your doctor about it! A diet might make this worse. He/She will lead you on the right track. And BE HEALTHY..

[MKR&*42]

10 lbs is possible because people tend to lose a lot of weight in the first week of their diet. Based on pics Sarah seems fairly thin so I doubt she'd lose an excessive amount in the first week, but yeah 10lbs in a month does happen to some people they just lose a lot in weight one then body adjusts to 1/2lb after that :} But yes you shouldn't aim so high, try to lose it at a healthy rate.

[FlyingJesus]

Can people not be suggesting bulimic habits when we're talking health tips please, I know you're trying to be totally hilarious and edgy but in reality it's damaging and not a lot of fun for people who actually suffer with eating disorders. Save it for brainless skype chats rather than flinging it around in the health forum

[OldLoveSong]

thanks for da tips guys!!! i do wanna make a healthy lifestyle change for good, not just to lose 10 pounds. ive been googling sum healthy recipes for foooods and i would go out jogging but its flippin freezin here in canada so gonna have to stick to indoor exercize and i dnt rly wanna pay money for a gym. i calculated my BMI calorie counter thing and to maintain a daily day it was like 1700 cals so im gonna try to get down to 1200-1300 for fat loss and also exercize obvs. hope this works and i dont get lazy n just quit

[Shar]

I guess it just depends what kind of person you are :8 Don't know which sarah will be.
Well I am a constant craver :P

[OldLoveSong]

welp my mom ordered pizza last night cries lol right as i wanted to start this !!!! fml haha

but ya im a boredom eater i eat wheneva im bored which is annoyin

[Shar]

Saying no to food is the hardest part

[louder]

I don't know if it's been said, as I didn't really read much here. But an absolute god send for losing weight is green tea.
Not only does it suppress hunger, in an similar way to how a cigarette does if you can relate, but it speeds up your metabolism. You might not like it initially, but stick with it. You will notice a difference rather quickly.

Cane that ****.

[velvet]

by your OP you can see that you know what you need to do, just eat healthy and exercise, it really is that simple.
also 10 pounds in a month is super unhealthy unless you're overweight.


edit: like louder said, green tea is fabulous for weight loss and very good for you. apples, broccoli, onions (most vegetables in general) are good for weight loss. i find hunger is less about calories and more about nutrients, so make sure your meals are packed with vegetables. you can eat as many of them as you want and still lose weight.

[louder]

thx 4 the bak up jade

Drug addiction is another great way to lose weight.

[Yupt]

If you're always tempted by food then fight the urge by drinking water instead, it takes away the desire for food. Although I don't know if I could say no to a turnover… Set yourself goals in the gym and see how much weight it takes off, rather than setting weight goals but not really knowing how hard you're meant to work in order to achieve that. I.e if you dedicate 20 minutes of your gym time to the bike, the rowing machine or one of the many cardio machines, see how far/how many calories you can burn in that specific time. Or alternatively, how long it takes you to do 3 miles or whatever.

Challenges are far more fun than targets.