I am morbidly obese and trying to lose weight...where do I star?!
Question: I am morbidly obese and trying to lose weight...where do I star.?
Well I'm 17 and I'm serious about a life style change. So far I have cut out a lot of obvious junk out of my diet and started working out daily.... But I'm still sort of lost. I've been obese all my life and I have no idea where to start.. should I pick out a particular diet or seek professional help.?
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Weight Watchers is a good program and hard to beat! If you want to do it on your own, my best suggestion is to learn to eat healthy.
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/eat-...
That means understand the food pyramid, the food groups, the recommended servings, etc. That is how you should eat for life! If you eat that way and have 3 small, healthy meals a day and 2 small, healthy snacks, you will lose weight. Each meal should be less than 400 calories and each snack should be about 100-150 calories. Eating highly nutritious foods is the key, so think in terms of lean protein, veggies, whole-grains, fruits, low-fat dairy, and heart-healthy oils.
The second option is to do a short-term "drastic diet" that is designed to last for 2 weeks max. This would take off the most weight rapidly. There are several on the site under "Diet Plans" but my favorite is the 5-4-3-2-1 diet.
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/5-4-...
You get to pick what you eat, but you're going to want to pick highly nutritious foods to keep your metabolism working efficiently. Again, the "eat healthy" page can help you determine what highly nutritious foods are, if you need help with that. If you go on the short-term diet, then once it's over, follow the guidelines on the "eat healthy" page.
Make water your main source of hydration and save the sweet drinks (even diet) for special occasions. Eliminate as much salt and sugar from your diet as you can.
The biggest component to fast weight loss is going to be your workout. You will want to make sure you do a good (30 minute minimum) cardio workout every day for weight loss (3 times a week is sufficient to maintain health). Activities that use the large leg muscles burn the most calories. These activities also tone the lower body quite effectively. Think in terms of
power walking, jogging, biking, skating, swimming laps, jumping rope, dancing, racquetball, and jumping jacks. To make sure that you're burning fat, you need to be sweating and huffing and puffing. In addition, do some good stretches and some strength training.
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/targ...
You'll find some really good information on the website, including about five pages of weight loss tips, printable weight loss journal pages, printable exercise log sheets, motivational ideas, healthy recipes, etc.
Good luck!
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http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/eat-...
That means understand the food pyramid, the food groups, the recommended servings, etc. That is how you should eat for life! If you eat that way and have 3 small, healthy meals a day and 2 small, healthy snacks, you will lose weight. Each meal should be less than 400 calories and each snack should be about 100-150 calories. Eating highly nutritious foods is the key, so think in terms of lean protein, veggies, whole-grains, fruits, low-fat dairy, and heart-healthy oils.
The second option is to do a short-term "drastic diet" that is designed to last for 2 weeks max. This would take off the most weight rapidly. There are several on the site under "Diet Plans" but my favorite is the 5-4-3-2-1 diet.
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/5-4-...
You get to pick what you eat, but you're going to want to pick highly nutritious foods to keep your metabolism working efficiently. Again, the "eat healthy" page can help you determine what highly nutritious foods are, if you need help with that. If you go on the short-term diet, then once it's over, follow the guidelines on the "eat healthy" page.
Make water your main source of hydration and save the sweet drinks (even diet) for special occasions. Eliminate as much salt and sugar from your diet as you can.
The biggest component to fast weight loss is going to be your workout. You will want to make sure you do a good (30 minute minimum) cardio workout every day for weight loss (3 times a week is sufficient to maintain health). Activities that use the large leg muscles burn the most calories. These activities also tone the lower body quite effectively. Think in terms of
power walking, jogging, biking, skating, swimming laps, jumping rope, dancing, racquetball, and jumping jacks. To make sure that you're burning fat, you need to be sweating and huffing and puffing. In addition, do some good stretches and some strength training.
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/targ...
You'll find some really good information on the website, including about five pages of weight loss tips, printable weight loss journal pages, printable exercise log sheets, motivational ideas, healthy recipes, etc.
Good luck!
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Start by walking, walk as much as you can, at least 30 minutes a day
but more is better
also eat right, you gotta control you food, and no junk
eat alot of salad but you also gotta eat some read meat, fish and bird
also, go into a diet store and get some supplements, there are pills that can help you burn MORE fat, but they wont help if u dont exercise
down the track, you might wanna see a dietitian and personal trainer to set you up Health Question & Answer
but more is better
also eat right, you gotta control you food, and no junk
eat alot of salad but you also gotta eat some read meat, fish and bird
also, go into a diet store and get some supplements, there are pills that can help you burn MORE fat, but they wont help if u dont exercise
down the track, you might wanna see a dietitian and personal trainer to set you up Health Question & Answer
I'd recommend talking with your doctor so you can work out a good plan together. S/he can also make sure you're not at risk for diabetes or any hormone issues that can effect your weight loss success. Having someone to be accountable to always helps keep a fitness plan going. You've made a good start by just deciding to do something about it. Good luck!Health Question & Answer
you have a beautiful face, the weight can be lost. You might need to talk to a doctor about it, its hard to do it on your own. It gets a lot easier if you have support from different people..try going to a gym, using www.sparkpeople.com to calculate calories and drink lots of waterHealth Question & Answer
If I were you I would start with Phentramin D. I know lots of girls who have taken it and lost over 20 lbs in the first month on it. It will give you lots of energy and make it so your not always hungry. Heres the site if you want more info on it.
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i wouls start off with only eating a certain amout of calories daily like 2000 and work out as long as you keep you metabolism going you lose weight not eating doesnt do anything so set up yourself with a certain amout of calories and a work out daily Health Question & Answer
I would suggest weight watchers. It is wonderful! U'd enjoy the support! Not very expensive either.Health Question & Answer