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dieting
hello im 18/f im 5'6 and i weigh approx. 145 pounds. Im not fat but im not skinny. I want to get in shape and i recently just joined a gym and im going to be working out there a few times a week. I've tried looking for some simple, not super strict diets. I need to start eating healthy and not fast food all the time. But its hard not to because im constantly on the go. I've started drinking more water than soda. I know eat healthy foods etc. But is there a more specific diet i could follow? Any information about being/eating healthy and working out would be greatly appreciated.
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-Ashley
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If you're looking for a specific diet to follow, I'd suggest South Beach. It's more of a lifestyle change, rather than binge dieting for a few weeks (and inevitably gaining it all back!).
It emphasizes lean meats and veggies, making sure you get lots of fibre and protein. You're supposed to eat 3 small meals and 3 snacks every day (very important, or else you get super-hungry!)
Basically, there are 3 phases. In the first one, you eliminate all breads, pastas, rices and sugars. That means no fruit, no sweets. That lasts for a couple weeks, in which you kind of detox and learn better eating patterns.
Phase 2 introduces a bit of whole-grain stuff, a tiny bit of brown rice and low-sugar fruits like mango and kiwi. You stay on this until you've lost all the weight you want.
Phase 3 is the maintenance phase, which lasts forever. You can fully reintroduce carbs, but you're supposed to stick to whole grains and avoid sugar. This keeps you from gaining the weight right back, which is usually what happens when people "diet".
I've just re-started it after falling off the wagon hardcore a few years ago. I love the food because it's simple to prepare and you can just modify your favourite recipes. You can still eat out at restaurants, and you really don't need to count calories. The cookbooks are fantastic, and I would really recommend taking them out from the library or buying them.
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i'm exactly the same size.. lol.. completely eliminate soda.. my cousin lost like 50 lbs in 6months by just eliminating soda, but they drank ALOT of soda. and Drink a lot of Green tea.. its increases your metabolism and you lose weight faster. i buy home workout videos, but i dont feel motivated just at a gym or by myself. so definitely get a workout partner.
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