weight loss secrets

[bamagirl97]

need to lose 50 pounds or more :- [

[viva05]

yes, probably more then that what to do?

[z1975z]

Exercise try to stay active, either by walking, biking, swimming or something that you can find to enjoy. I like swimming, since it is fun and easy on your body. Start out slow. Don't over do it and then you get discouraged and quit.

Eat frequent small meals. Like 5 times a day. Every 3 hours or so.  This is why the french are so slim. They eat constantly. But very small meals.

And don't eat 3 hours before bedtime.

Stay away from sodas, and diet sodas. Diet sodas cause more harm, they tend to make you hungry all the time.

It is all about changing your habits and life style. It can be trying at times. I use to be the type eat when I can and eat fast meals. Easy to prepare. People need to break those habits and change your lifestyle. Take the time to take care of yourself. 

[AmazonReview]

There aren't really any secrets. It's all in behavior. As a tip, I'd recommend getting a few hobbies, overeating can be caused by boredom.

[aoyelove]

I've tried all sorts of things, but none seem to work, and I really need to lose weight, as it's really taking a toll on my health. My problem is that I'm just tempted all the time to just eat and eat and eat. Any tips/advice?

[mc1962]

Quit eating so much maybe?

[cavince]

Replace caloric drinks with water.
Eat more fiber.  Bananas are good for breakfast.
Pre-load your meals with fiber or leafy greens.  Fiber fills you up.  Green beans, salads made with spinach/romaine, not iceberg.
Limit starches in your meals (1 starch max).
Find out what your BMR is, and estimate your caloric need from there.
Find good alternatives to fight your cravings.  Low calorie yogurt when you want sweets.  Sugar free jello, just remember to stay to one serving.  Low calorie/fat/fat free doesn't give you a free pass.

[skyosora]

Cut out bad carbs and wasteful calories, like soft drinks and junk food. Try to have healthy snacks in between meals to avoid starving (especially if you plan to eat a bit less to lose weight, your body needs time to readjust to your new 'set amount of food') *if your craving something, don't try to replace it! if you crave chocolate an apple wont satisfy you. Eat what your craving but watch the amount you consume.
Work out in form that you can enjoy. . .If you choose something you hate you wont be able to keep up a stable routine.
Don't stalk the scale! Your weight changes constantly throughout the day based on your activities and consumption, you'll just be upset if you do! Check it every 2-3 weeks. And It doesn't matter how much you weight, its how you look/carry it. (muscle weighs more than fat)

   -Sorry if its a jumble. :p

[snale21]

The other poster had it right.  Drop cola and other "empty calories".  Watch your calorie intake for a day.  2000 Cal is recommended to maintain your weight, so your looking to be in the 1300 to 1600 range (lower than that will cause your body to go into starve mode).  Exercise is essential.  You can't just do one or the other, to make a major difference it takes both diet and exercise.  Eat lots of veggies and avoid starches where possible. 

Don't be afraid to treat yourself, just be mindful of how you do it.  Once you get your metabolism up and with eating the small meals you will start to see major improvement, but it takes a little while to get there.  Remember, you put this weight on slowly and it's going to be slow coming back off.

My basis for input is that in the last year and half I have lost 50 pounds myself.

[aspenl]

I studied nutrition in college.  Basically, none of those diets out there work,  you can't only eat carbs, protiens, or fats...your body needs all of them.  What does work is to eat everything...just use restraint.  If you are craving a cookie, eat a cookie...but don't eat 5.  If you are craving a soda, have a soda (or half of one) and save the rest for laster.  Try to eat less processed food or food with less artificial 'stuff' in it, but once again if you are craving it...eat a little bit of it.

Why do I say this?  Have you ever tried to go on a diet where you said you were going to stop eating desserts?  How long did it last...a week?  Then you likely craved it so much that you binged desserts for a day, and canceled everything out...and started all over again.  Another huge tip is eat 3 meals a day but when you dish up your meals, dish up only 1 serving size onto your plate and eat only what is on your plate.  It is unhealthy to lose weight by skipping breakfast or dinner, and the honest truth is...it won't stay off. Why?  It puts your body into starvation mode, which means that whenever you give your body a few extra calories it will automatically store those calories as fat, so it can draw from it later.  Also drink plenty of water.  Water weighs more then other foods so it will show on the scale if you are constantly weighing yourself.  It may look like you gained pounds on the scale, but water will not make you larger and will not add to your fat supply.

The basics are eat frequently, but eat small portions.  Don't starve yourself, and keep a well rounded diet (this includes potato chips and brownies every once in a while).  Don't restrict yourself to eating only carbs.  And drink your water, this will help keep your body from going into starvation mode.  Another tip, be happy with your body, stop trying to be like everyone else, just focus on being healthy not skinny.

[soccerplaya727]

do different types of cardio every single week. this has worked MIRACLES for me. i've lost 10 pounds just from that but ive gained back 7 or so in the form of muscle because i work out constantly. KEEP THIS IN MIND!!!!! your body ADAPTS to your routine, so if you mix it up, you'll lose more weight QUICKER!!!! this has worked out for me, hope it does for you

[anushasundaram]

A brisk walking everyday for 45 minutes to an hour is the best remedy.I have lost 10 lbs in 3 months.

[viva05]

Walking is good its good for your heart eat but, when you are full stop eating and don't eat at night because you gain weight when you eat late at night because you have to lay down and, sleep on the food you just have eaten, and have a activity to do everyday or sometimes a day and, try to stick to it and then you will feel better but, love yourself for who you are and, just mainly keep yourself healthy for you not for someone else