The best ways to lose weight?

i work out twice a day, morning and night. I usually try to watch what i eat; a wheat bagel in the morning, a portioned lunch, small snack before 6, then i don’t eat after six. Sometimes i lose weight a couple of pounds and then i gain! What am i doing wrong? I think the problem are my lunches, i eat a big lunch sometimes only because i know im not going to eat after six so i eat enough to get me full. Any suggestions with my situation?

Weight loss is an overall process. You need to think about many factors. There are many sensible things you can do that will make a tremendous difference over the long term if you need to lose weight. It can be done in a healthy way. This is what has worked for me.

Keeping a food journal really does help. It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

Make a few additional small changes – walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or your life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days. Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer. Buy one piece of exercise equipment to have at home and be strict with yourself about using it. Sometimes you can find mini-steppers or exercise bikes at second hand stores and thrift stores for just a few dollars.

Start a weight lifting routine. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall. Even if you can’t get to the gym you can work out at home using things around the house. Invest in a good weight training book. The Dummies series actually has a good one.

In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Particularly if you choose a vegetarian lifestyle include natural peanut butter, hummus, dried fruit and nuts. Pay close attention to getting the nutrients your body needs to be healthy.

Make your portion sizes smaller. Use a smaller plate – in our society we have become accustomed to thinking that we need a large plate of food at every meal, and we don’t. About quarter of your plate of food should be protein and at least half of it should be veggies.

Learn to count calories. At your current weight and activity level, you may possibly need about 2000 calories or more to maintain your current weight. So you will lose weight at a reasonable and healthy rate if you cut back to about 1600 or 1700 calories a day.

Eat small amounts frequently, rather than three large meals. Never skip breakfast. Include some protein in your breakfast. It will help get you through the day.

Drink plenty of water, at least 8 big glasses of water a day, and more if it is very hot, if you sweat a lot, or if you are exercising intensely, and eliminate fruit juices. Fruit juices have too many calories, so get your vitamins from fresh fruit, not the juice. You will begin to see changes in your body.

An area that many people overlook is getting enough sleep. You are much more likely to overeat or to binge eat if you are tired and not well rested, so get enough sleep.

Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc. Here are a few helpful links.

http://www.nutrawatch.com/

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/

http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm

http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight-the-Healthy-Way

http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a/aa011503a.htm

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-weight-workout?page=4

11 Responses to “The best ways to lose weight?”

  1. Ramses The Third says:

    dont go to school
    stay at home

    just stay in your room and masturbate
    definitely will lose weight

    trust me dude
    :)
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  2. LemonLime says:

    Your body is probably used to the caloric intake so it doesn’t make any difference to your wight. Try eating fewer calories and eating healthier foods and less carbs. Don’t eat to get full, since your body will be digesting that for awhile anyway. Also try drinking more fluids since thirst is often mistaken for hunger
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  3. Danny Y says:

    First off, get an accurate number on your weight. You will clearly weight up to 5 pounds more before you sleep than when you wake up.

    Secondly, if you can, try to split up all your meals into 4-6 meals. It gives your body the fuel it needs, without overdoing it and storing the excess as fat.

    Finally, stop worrying about your weight and worry about healthy. If you keep a balanced diet, exercise a good amount (at least 25 minutes) daily, you should be on your way.
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  4. Alyssa T says:

    i tink the prob lies wif ur metabolism..
    it’s nt fast enough to digest what u eat..
    perhaps try to detox 1st? drink more water and eat more fruits.
    or maybe try eating a huge breakfast (cereal, milk, pancakes, fruits, etc), then a moderate lunch and skip dinner.

    don’t eat anything after 8pm..it helps too :)
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  5. savgbst says:

    there needs to be more info – your age, general health already – if you weigh 28 pounds, you may not need to lose weight. however – if you’re healthy, and especially if you’re youngish, and you’ve been dong you’re routine for a few weeks, then most likely you just became accustomed to your workout, and its time to shake things up. remember that the point of exercise is to push your body outside of what it can already do, and force it to adapt to anew workload, thus becoming more fit. many people simply don’t work very hard, and never get where they want to go. as well…people adapt, and become used to a certain type of work. if you do a lot of running, try breaking it up by doing wind sprints instead, and weights. also try crossfit.com. good hard training that changes constantly, keeping you from getting board or getting stuck on platoes.
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  6. Anwar.A says:

    hi the best way to lose the weight is
    (1) morning walking
    (2)morning warm up
    (3)eat at time
    (4)diet should maintained
    (5)no to junk food
    (6) eat home maid food
    (7)go for evening walk
    (8)night go for the gym
    this help you much more and do diet for this
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  7. william b says:

    Any nutritionist will tell you to eat 3 meals a day, with snacks in between and a snack after dinner. The meat you consume should be no more than the size of a deck of cards.Cut down on your lunch portion, throw in a fruit snack before dinner. If you are not eating enough, then the body’s metabilism will slow down and the result is weight gain. Be sure to drink plenty of liquids. Also, keep in mind when working out, fat turned into muscle is heavier.
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  8. kayla m says:

    to lose weight u need to eat right and have a workout plan 5-6 days a week.u have to want it.
    ***try this u need to change ur diet.
    eat six times a day. ea of ur 3 main meals needs to combine a lean protein such as chicken breast ground turkey turkey bacon egg whts also combine that with a complex carb such as a baked potato or sweet potato wild rice brown rice oatmeal or girts. also add fresh fruit and vegies to lunch and dinner. pick fruits low in sugar like pears and berries. if u get canned vegies get ones with low sodium. eat every 3-4 hrs keep ur metablism moving.
    ***also the most important part is WATER drink at least 64oz. no soda or juice. water will curve ur cravings.
    u need to hit cardio 3-4 times a week running outside it great workout if u can hit a gym and cardio machine is great at least 30mins***
    also add weight/strength training 3 times a week.u can google free weight traning guides anywhere. its not hard to find things for free. also for those wanting sexy hot abs. a nice toned stomach comes from a body with low body fat. so if ur overweight and u do a million crunches or any ab workout you r wasting your time!!! cant see the muscles under fat. low body fat equals=a nice flat toned stomach.
    ***plan ur meals ahead of time.always have a healthy snack with u so u wont be tempted to eat fast food. also if u wait to late to eat u will get so hungry u will eat the world. make time to work out start out with 30 mins then increase.its ur body treat it right. ur diet alone can help lose weight but working out makes ur body look good. shows muscles and tight skin which is sexy and beautful. stick with it ur body will amaze u!!! to be healthy and look great u need both in ur life. good luck
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  9. Mari Ann L says:

    Yeah, I know. It’s really hard to lose weight.
    Here’s some exercises I’ve been doing that have been working big time.

    http://www.FromFatToFlat.com
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  10. Imaka says:

    Weight loss is an overall process. You need to think about many factors. There are many sensible things you can do that will make a tremendous difference over the long term if you need to lose weight. It can be done in a healthy way. This is what has worked for me.

    Keeping a food journal really does help. It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

    Make a few additional small changes – walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or your life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days. Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer. Buy one piece of exercise equipment to have at home and be strict with yourself about using it. Sometimes you can find mini-steppers or exercise bikes at second hand stores and thrift stores for just a few dollars.

    Start a weight lifting routine. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall. Even if you can’t get to the gym you can work out at home using things around the house. Invest in a good weight training book. The Dummies series actually has a good one.

    In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Particularly if you choose a vegetarian lifestyle include natural peanut butter, hummus, dried fruit and nuts. Pay close attention to getting the nutrients your body needs to be healthy.

    Make your portion sizes smaller. Use a smaller plate – in our society we have become accustomed to thinking that we need a large plate of food at every meal, and we don’t. About quarter of your plate of food should be protein and at least half of it should be veggies.

    Learn to count calories. At your current weight and activity level, you may possibly need about 2000 calories or more to maintain your current weight. So you will lose weight at a reasonable and healthy rate if you cut back to about 1600 or 1700 calories a day.

    Eat small amounts frequently, rather than three large meals. Never skip breakfast. Include some protein in your breakfast. It will help get you through the day.

    Drink plenty of water, at least 8 big glasses of water a day, and more if it is very hot, if you sweat a lot, or if you are exercising intensely, and eliminate fruit juices. Fruit juices have too many calories, so get your vitamins from fresh fruit, not the juice. You will begin to see changes in your body.

    An area that many people overlook is getting enough sleep. You are much more likely to overeat or to binge eat if you are tired and not well rested, so get enough sleep.

    Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc. Here are a few helpful links.

    http://www.nutrawatch.com/
    http://www.caloriesperhour.com/
    http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
    http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight-the-Healthy-Way
    http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a/aa011503a.htm
    http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-weight-workout?page=4
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  11. mrs.jonas says:

    its ok i feel ur pain :’(
    i cant loose weight either…i dont eat bad stuff and i exercise EVERY day and NOTHING so yeah……when u find something please message me!
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