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I'm 5'8, 158 pounds, 15 years old, not active at all.
On this coming monday, im starting a diet which will hopefully help me lose 1 or 2 pounds a week, but I need to know if it will work. Here is my daily plan:
Breakfast: Honey bunches of oats cereal, 1% Milk
Lunch: Fruit salad, water
Supper: Anything my mom makes (healthy)
I will also be running on the treadmill for about 20 minutes at 4m/h. I've sort of been using the calorie-counting method.
Anyways, will I lose weight with this, or is it a waste of time? What can I change?
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Good job on planning before starting your diet.
I can offer a couple tips that will help you succeed. First, looking at your plan you need to add more protein. Your body needs protein to maintain muscle which burns fat. If you cut protein too low, your body will start using protein from your existing muscle, thus reducing your metabolism. I would ad a portion of protein to your breakfast and lunch.
Second, rather than eat 3 meals. try to eat small meals every 3 to 4 hours. Remember, you want to keep your metabolism in fat burning mode, your body has to know you have a constant supply of nourishment or it will slow down your metabolism to conserve fat not burn it.
I a nut shell, the best way to loose weight is to eat 5 to 6 meals a day, consisting of 250 to 300 calories with a 40% protein, 40% complex carbs and 20% healthy fat balance. Exercise with some muscle building exercises every other day, do some form of aerobic exercise on the other days. Drink 8 glasses of water a day (you body needs water to burn fat), and get plenty of rest because your body repairs it self while sleeping.
Good Luck and Good health!
Added later per request of Questioner.
You asked what Proteins you can add to your meals. For breakfast you could add a couple egg whites, I like to boil several eggs, remove the yolk and stuff them with a mix of water packed white albacore tuna with a dollop of miracle whip "free". For other meals I choose a portion of tuna, Salmon, broiled skinless chicken breasts, turkey, cottage cheese, and kidney beans. If I can help any further feel free to Email me or ask me at my column.
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I'm 5'7, 170ish pounds, and very inactive. I go to school, and then sit at the computer all day.
A few days ago I decided to start a diet, but I don't think I'm doing it right. I calculated that I need about 2300 calories a day, is that right? Or is that how much I consume? How much do I actually need a day?
Today, I consumed a total of 1163 calories. A pound is 3,500 calories. Does this mean that I'm -1137 calories today, meaning I lost half a pound? I'm very confused with everything, but I want to lose weight, and I need to know if I've planned it correctly. I just need to know if I've got it all wrong, and if I do, what can I change? (link)
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Yes your math is correct. But be carefull. If you cut down calories too much your body will try to defend it's self and slow down your metabolism to conserve energy. What you need to do is still eat several meals daily say every 3 to 4 hours, Of about 250 to 300 calories each.
Make sure the meals are about 40% protine, 40% complex carbs (whole wheat breads, Fresh veggies, etc) and 20% good fats.
Good Luck!
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I'm 15, around 160-170 pounds, and starting a diet. In my diet I plan to eat 1500 calories a day, and burn off 200-300 running daily. I'm also going to eat healthy foods like fruits, and not any junk food. I figured out this will probably help me lose 1-2 pounds a week.
I never really feel like dieting will help me lose weight, because I've been big for so long. Will I be able to lose weight according to my plan? If not, what do you think I should do?
Do you think this is a good idea at my age, and will it cause any problems? (link)
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Actually, that's a pretty good plan, and you should be able to loose the weight you want by following it.
As far as it being a good idea at your age, its a good idea to follow an healthy nutrition and exercise plan at any age!
One thing I would add to this is to eat small meals every 3 to 4 hours. The trick is to eat a little bit often to keep your metabolism going. Another idea is to throw in some muscle toning days with light weights or perhaps sit ups, squats, lunges and push ups. This will keep your muscles burring fat even at rest.
Also, don't expect to see results the first few days. It could take 3 to 4 weeks befor you start to see results as your body adapts to the new healthy lifestyls and starts showing you its appreciation!
I commend you on your desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You will be glad you did when you get older!
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ok so for lent i'm promising myself to walk the dog atleast 1 a week, do 15 situps a day, eating healthy (tho i can never do it) and practice soccer and tennis whenever i can....what else can i do to get results....FAST?
please please help! i'll rate and comment....thanks. (link)
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First of all, it depends on what you mean by "fast". Don't try to loose more that 2 to 3 lbs per week or you'll be loosing lean muscle which will cause you to burn less calories at rest and eventually store more fat. Its a vicious cycle. The BEST way to loose weight is to keep your body burning it. Eat small meals every 3 hours to keep your body from going into starvation mode. Cycle exercise between cardio one day (walking, Jogging, dancing, etc) and Muscle conditioning the next (push ups, sit ups, squats, etc) or even weight training if you desire. Just don't look for the quick secret, it really doesn't exist.
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