|
losing weight...
hey, i saw your answer on one of the questions related to losing weight and i thought it was really good and i was wondering if you have any advice for me.
i need to lose weight by early May. losing weight meaning, having a flatter stomach and stuff....
i've been going to the gym for about a month and a half and i go about 4 or 5 times a week.
i burn 300 cal. on the treadmill, then i do the staircase thing burning 600 cal. so i burn 900 cal. a day ... hopefully the machines are right
i used to lift weights but i stopped because fat and muscle just don't mix
during the month and a half, there came a time for about 2 or 3 weeks that i got caught up into junk food and stuff. i stopped yesterday... because i was like "this can't be helping" so i eat fruit instead.
i know it takes time to lose weight... so i was just wondering if i'm doing good so far and if there's anything else that i should be doing that can help me lose weight maybe even faster.... because i don't see any difference so far.
thanks !
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Fitness?
Thanks for your question! lol
You're already on a good track because you are sticking to a routine. I would suggest maybe mixing it up. Instead of only doing treadmills and staircases, try a bike like this one:
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
The good part is that because of the high seat, you can work your abs as at the same time.
Also, take advantage of the preset programs on the machines (interval, forest walk, aerobic). Those are the best way to go instead of doing the same speed for 30 min. You get the best calorie burn out of the programs that mix it up because you don't get too used to it.
The calorie counter isn't the most accurate thing in the world. In reality, you could really be burning more or less than what it says. Sometimes I'm breaking up a really good sweat but the calorie counter just seems to low, you know what I mean? Just judge it by how hard you are working.
Plus, working out is not the only time you burn calories. You expend calories anytime you move, pretty much. When you are walking to classes or up and down stairs. It's minimal calorie burn, but it adds up.
It's okay that you had junk food for a minute. We're only human! Junk food is okay, but you should only have it once in a while. That won't hurt.
Are you sure there is NO change? Not in weight? Or in looks?
How healthy are you eating? If you are working out constantly but not eating right, you won't see a change. Also, if you find that your workouts are getting boring and you don't seem to sweat much, increase the intensity and do interval programs.
I'm assuming you are part of a gym. Have you attended any aerobics classes there? They're really fun ways to burn calories without even knowing it. There are all kinds of classes. Some interpret weights and equipment (which are provided), there are hip hop dance classes, salsa classes, yoga, all kinds (depending on your area). Grab a friend and do it together!
Lifting weights simply tones you up. You won't get bulky because women don't have enough testosterone to build muscle like that. You might not see a change on the scale, but when you are muscular or athletic, you tend to weigh more. I weigh 20 lbs less than what people think I weigh, but that's because I'm really fit.
Here is a wonderful website where you can track what you eat everyday. We use it in many of my classes. It's completely free. It tells you if you're getting the recommended nutrients you should be getting.
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
]
More Questions: |