ok i weigh about 141 im overweight i know how can i lose some weight without running everyday and lately i have been stretching more often like twice a day but do u know any other ways please help thanx in advance
gyms are expensive so u don't have to join one. alternatively you can find exercise plans for home by googling things, you can buy fitness videos, join yoga/pilates/aerobics classes, buy small pieces of equipment e.g. dumbells, fitness ball, skipping rope, you can do such things as situps, lunges, press-ups if you can.
also, when you run, make sure you run quite slowly, but stick to your pace, and keep running even when it starts to hurt because the pain will lessen and maybe even go away once your body adjusts after a few minutes. also, before and after exercise, warm up and down. to warm up, stretch properly, and do a slow jog but not far. then to warm down do a slow jog followed by brisk walk and slower walk just to get rid of your oxygen debt. if you don't do these you can hurt yourself, pull a muscle etc
grkadvisor answered Monday April 2 2007, 1:36 am: first i would consult a doctor
im m/16 and i weigh 300 pounds i am considered obese but dont look like it i went to my doctor and he said to get some blood work done and then come to find out im insulin resistant and thats the reason i am not loosing weight its a type or form of diabetes which means i have to go onto a diet with low carbs and high protien anyways so consult your doctor find out if you have a thyrod problem
christina answered Monday April 2 2007, 1:17 am: Okay, you won't lose weight without running, so basically it's a must.
DO's
- Eat healthy. Fruits, veggies & meats are essential.
- Drink 8 glasses of milk a day and eat yogurt [preferably Yoplait Light & Fit]. If you're lactose intolerant like me, then eat dairy sparingly so you don't get sick.
- Drink 4 glasses of water a day.
- Cut junk food out. No more desserts, no more munchies, no more candy, no more soda & no more fast food. If you're gonna eat it, make sure you eat only a small portion & make sure you don't go completely overboard with it.
- Run alot. I'm not saying to run a mile in a day, but work your way up to it. Once you can run a mile, trying going for 2, then when you conquer 2, try 3 and so on. Don't run fast though, because you'll get tired & give up. Pace yourself.
- Join a gym. They have machines that target certain areas of the body, and if you ask a trainer, they should be able to help you out. [And if you don't wanna go alone, invite a friend along, or bring your ipod & listen to music. It'll make the time go by faster.]
DONT's
- Don't eat or exercise before bed. If you eat before bed, it's gonna be really hard to digest while sleeping since basically your whole body shuts down, and you'll just gain weight. And if you exercise before bed, your muscles won't be relaxed, so you'll be antsy & it'll be hard to fall asleep.
- When you see results, DO NOT STOP. Keep going because if you stop right then, you'll just gain all your weight back. So once this healthy lifestyle starts to suit you, don't give it up at all. For the rest of your life, because if you do everything you've worked for will just have been a big waste of time.
- Don't be discouraged if you gain weight. Muscle weighs more than fat. =)
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