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i've started to work out a lot more than usual because i feel my ''excercises'' aren't working. so i decided to step it up a notch. i do all the normal crunches and push ups, blah blah blah..i just want to know two things:

#1- i want to loose a substantial amount of weight. SO, what kind of exercises should I do everyday?
#2- how many calories should i set a goal for loosing everyday?

By the way im 17/f if this helps and i want to loose about 15-20 pounds. im not on a time limit but i would really like to loose it as quickly as possible. im on a healthy diet. and i really badly want to loose the ''extra baggage'' if u know what i mean.

kthxbye :]

1. Cardio is essential. Steady pace exercise (e.g. jogging, biking, stairmachines, etc) for 30 minutes+.

2. I would say about 500 would be a good number. That would make about a pound lost a week, which is a reasonable number for someone who is young and not obese.

Just an addition to question 1. If you do other things than cardio, try to make those exercises as "full body" as possible. The more muscles you work, the better it is for your metabolism.

Also train opposing muscle groups. If you train your chest and abs, make sure to train your upper and lower back too. Strengthening just one side can lead to posture problems which can give back problems etc.

Good luck.

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(Rating: 5) thank you so much for not leaving a ''just do more sit ups'' answer. your answer looks great and i will start this tomorrow. thanks =]
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