A question about weight loss/exercise/etc?!


Question: A question about weight loss/exercise/etc.?
I work night shift (911 operator to be exact) and over the period I've been here, I've gained a little bit of weight. Now I'll admit I do have a little bit of a stomach and looser upper body going as far as chest goes, but I'm 6'2 at about 225lbs right now with a rather big frame. My question is, what is a good way for me to lose the stomach/chest, lose some weight and get tone and such.? I have a gym membership and a olympic style track to my disposal, But I'm really looking to drop this stomach and gain some form like I used to have back during my football days. I'm also 20 years of age, any advice honestly would help a great bit, I'm growing a bit tired of looking out of shape.Health Question & Answer


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The best way to target the break down of body fat is to engage in a lot of aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercises are usually along the lines of jogging, or continuous singles tennis, or any type of exercise that involves continuous movement (as opposed to short bursts of movement, such as in sprinting or golf).

The reason aerobic exercise targets body fat is because it tends to break down glucose energy sources initially, and then when that energy store runs out, the body will switch to the consumption of fats, instead. If you have a lot of fat content and have consumed very few carbohydrates, your body will begin to consume your fat supply much quicker.

If you don't do any exercise at all, even those carbohydrates will turn into fats, which take much longer to get rid of.

Aerobic exercise also increases your metabolism, and the faster your body digests food, the less useless energy it will hold on to.

During weight loss, a healthy diet is just as important as exercise. By cutting down on sugary foods, you'll find that your body will start eating through body fat far quicker, because there are less carbohydrates to burn through first. This also means choosing a healthier order of meal consumption.

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is one of the easiest and most significant moves you can make in weight loss, as it stimulates your metabolism for the day. If you want to really make use of a fast metabolism, go for a jog before eating breakfast, because the need for energy while exercising will force your metabolism into action, and it will be at its fastest after doing some exercise.

For breakfast, eat some low-GI foods. GI is glycemic index - the rate at which carbohydrates break down into glucose and are distributed into the bloodstream. Low-GI foods, such as wholegrain toast and most fruits and vegetables, will release sugars at a slower rate, meaning you will stay fuller for longer and won't need to replenish energy supplies as frequently.

Steer clear of juice. They're very, very high in sugar, which is what you are trying to cut down on.

Try and eat a lot of fibre, which comes from ruffage foods like grains and nuts. Fibre keeps your digestive system in good shape, which is important, since you're trying to get rid of as much waste as you can. The importance of drinking water cannot be stressed enough, as well. The body is made up mostly of water, and it isn't an energy source, so it will keep you hydrated and healthy without making you gain weight.

For lunch, eat light. You don't need too much energy, because half the day is over. If you're starving, drink more water. 75% of all hunger pangs are actually thirst pangs. The health benefits of water cannot be stressed enough.

For dinner, you don't need energy, since you'll be going to sleep soon. Instead, since you'll likely be wanting a relatively filling meal, eat meat. Meats are high in protein, which assists in building muscles, and it doesn't include a great deal of energy in the form of carbohydrates or fats, but it does fill you up. Use dinner time as an opportunity to fill up on vegetables, as well. Try and avoid starchy products like potatoes and rice, because as I said earlier, they're carbohydrates that you won't be needing during sleep.

Back to exercise, the most efficient way to burn fat is to maintain a heart rate of about 185 for about thirty minutes a day. Aerobic exercise means warming up for about ten to fifteen minutes, then maintaining continuous movement for about thirty minutes, then warming down for about ten to fifteen minutes.

Once you've spent a few weeks burning off excess fat, you'll probably want to switch to anaerobic exercises, which are designed to build muscle. If you decide to build muscle, work on the smaller groups of muscles, like the arms and legs through regular weights, and make sure you eat a lot of protein. Smaller muscle groups will build mass quickly, and working them tends to also work larger muscles, such as pectorials, on a subconscious level. As such, you'll find that these muscles won't ache as much when you do start focusing on them a bit more.

In short, remember three things:
1. Aerobic exercise and lower carbohydrate intake for working off body fat.
2. Anaerobic exercise and higher protein intake for building up muscles.
3. A healthy, balanced diet to increase metabolism and keep your digestive system regular.

Sorry this is so long - I'm a science student. :) Remember that it's a long-term committment. The body works slowly to maintain balance, after all. :) Good luck!Health Question & Answer

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