Hey everyone. My boyfriend and I are going on a little cruise for our one year anniversary I weigh about 130 but i want to tone up a little bit. anyone have any good diet ideas? and good work out ideas?? help!!! i really want to look nice for him.
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At 130, unless you are really really short, you don't really need to diet.  Just do some light weight lifting to tone your arm and leg muscles.  If you can't afford or otherwise don't have access to a gym, just buy some hand/leg weights at walmart ($20 or less probably). Pilates works well too, you can just get a video and make sure to do exactly what it says (most of the ones I have are by Denise Austin).  Carmen Electra has created some seduction exercise dvds, that are based on exotic dancing (my sister said they are good for exercise and ideas) you'll have to search for it online. Also, there are belly dancing exercise videos, i have one and it's a lot more fun than some other workouts plus it directly targets those trouble spots.  You may want to add how much time you have till the cruise to your question.  If it's within a month you're going to have to work out a lot harder than if it is 3 or 4 months away.  If you are capable, running is one of the best ways to tighten your abs, and it's not nearly as anoying as situps.
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I lost 143 lbs over 7 years ago and have kept it off-and I did it all naturally-no medical intervention! Since I was so overweight all I could do was walk. Forget about hardcore exercise! You need to take a 30min walk every night. Walk as fast as you can handle and move those arms! As far as food, all I did was cut out all fast food, junk food (snacks), soda and juice. Drink only water and unsweetened tea but mainly water!ALOT OF IT! Eat 5-6 times per day but very small meals. For instance here is a typical day back then for me: 6am-1 pack oatmeal and cup hot green tea. 9am- fat free cottage cheese and diced apple 12pm-chicken breast with salsa on top and piece whole grain bread 3pm-very small handful of almonds and raisins 6pm-chicken breast and small side salad with only lettuce tomatoes carrots and a fat free italian dressing. DRINK WATER THRU OUT THE DAY. If your anything like me I used to HATE water but as I made myself drink it- my body craved it! Still does! I am very proud of you for wanting to do this! As you begin to lose weight and fell better you will naturally start to change up your exercise routine as well-you will want the challenge as you begin to feel healthy and strong! At 31 years old now I feel healthier, sexier, and happier than I have ever felt in my whole life and let me tell you... I LOOK GREAT! GOOD LUCK- YOU CAN DO IT!
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Hello Dear,you sound a good person and mummy..I am glad that you are not crazy about those stupid pills and all that advertisement on mirracle remedies. I would recommend you one dietsry plan and I am sure it will work for you,as far as you are consistent and don't lack will and motivation.It's rather simple.Ear separately all the proteins(milk,eggs,fish etc) and don't mess them with any carbohidrates(pasta,bread etc) at least for two weeks.Eat normally,don't skip a meal,preferably not large portions.For example if you decide to eat a steak,add abundant salad,like tomatoes,cucumber,lettuce etc.add some oil(Olive is the best)..if you choose to eat carbohidrates take a loaf of bread and make a sandwich with all you have in mind without cheese,meat etc. If you stick to that,naturally for at about a week or so you'll reduce your weight with 3 to 5 kilograms. Drink a few cups od green tea,fresh juices..as to your phisical activity REally amazing is the effect of WALKING..JUST WALK(5-6km per day)..and let me know how's going in..Good luck!!
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I'm on it as well. The first phase is NOT about not eating carbs. Have you read the book? It is excellent and provides you with the meal plans for the first two weeks. I also own the South Beach Diet Cookbook that also has great recipes for Phase 1. In phase 1 you do not eat sugar or fruit, yes, but you do eat carbs. Carb count is low though. I average 30 carbs a day. So maybe that IS what you call not eating carbs? You can take a look at SouthBeachDiet.com and even register or something to get recipes. Lets see, for lunch, I usually eat a salad with grilled chicken breast and 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing (the recipe is in the book or just mix together extra virgin olive oil and balsalmic vinegar).And with lunch I have sugar free jello that I prepared in the morning. Oh, for breakfast every morning I eat 1 small carton of egg beaters scrambled (equals about 2 real eggs), two strips of extra lean turkey bacon, and 6 ounces of V8 (just like the book says), I also drink a cup of coffee. I've had that breakfast every morning. I don't get bored with breakfasts I guess. For lunch and dinner I mix it up. 2 servings of a low carb vegetable for dinner along with a small serving of chicken breast, lean sirloin beef, or lean pork. LOTS OF FISH! For desert what really holds me over is what the book recommends every night, the ricotta creme desert. Buy Low Fat ricotta creme take 1/2 cup of it mix it with one packet of sugar substitute and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract. I like it! You can also eat sugar free popsicles. You eat a snack between lunch and one between dinner. Usually it's one piece of string cheese or a turkey roll up. You should buy the book, it's great reading! Well hope I helped! Good Luck!
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i had to shape up and look good fast for a vacation i just went on. my suggestions are to drink tons of water, take a natural multi-vitamin, and make sure you work up a sweat for 20 minutes 2 times a day (make sure to wash your face after). i also avoided caffeine and ate 5-6 smaller healthy snacks during the day, and no sugar at all. if you can afford it a facial would help make your skin glow. good luck!!!!
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well ive always been kind of a health freak but i never followed someone elses outline.Im in the national guard and we do alot of the basics...Sit ups push/pull ups,and a crap load of running.when i was a kid i did a lot of swimming it helped not only endurance,but it works every part of the body.i also rode my bike everywhere (still do even with a car).i mean ive weighed 123 for about the last 5 years and thats befor and after puberty.
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Be honest with him. If he is a little over weight, encourage him to lose some without sounding insulting. For example, rather than saying "Well, you could lose a few pounds." say "if your not happy with your body, try to establish a healthier lifestyle." Be supportive rather than letting him wallow in self pitty. And if he does lose weight nothing is more encouraging than commenting on how much better he looks.
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Keep working on it!!! I had the same problem (including the two kids) and did exactly what you are doing. Cut out bread, corn, potatoes and rice from your diet.  Eat just one of these per WEEK.  It is important to drink lots of water.  Use splenda instead of sugar.  Eat vegetables and fruits.  Dont stop, youll see the results shortly.\nI did it three years ago and had the desired results in 3 months.  And I´m still in the weight range I want.  Good luck.
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You can't get some one to loose weight, just like you can't make someone quit smoking or drinking.  You can suggest things to him, and explain the health benefits of loosing the weight.  You can suggest that he go to this MD to see if he has any medical conditions that may be causing the weight gain.  Ultimately though the decision belongs to your bf.  You also may try doing more active things together such as bike riding, walking,  dance lessons, or even laser tag. I am not sure if you go out to dinner a lot, but if you do, try staying in for dinner more often and then cook healthy meals together. Good luck to you!!!
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I am overweight as well and have been trying walking to no avail and eliminating several foods (Starbucks, no sugar in coffee,etc.) but not seeming to work. One of my doctors has suggested Yoga, which I am signing up for and another doctor told me to get 5lb weights and do repititions on arm exercises and also do some squats. He said that until I worked my core and built up my muscles I was not going to see anything significant. Hope this helps. Good Luck and Blessings on your Wedding!
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I was in the same predicament last year!!!\n\nHere's what I did! \n\nI started working out with weights for 20 minutes and on the treadmill by both running and power walking for 30 minutes (2miles).  \n\nI ate small portion meals (6 meals a day) with a fruit or yogurt in between to build up my matabolism and drank 8 glasses of water per day. I drank nothing else but water.\n\nI cut out all sugar snacks and sugar drinks like sodas, fruit juices etc...\n\nI made sure I took a multi vitamin a day that contain every thing especially iron .\n\nAnd to top it off, I noticed I felt more energized when I got at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night!!!\n\nI did all this and the pounds dropped with no problem, and up to date, I am still with the same excercise and food routine, and I am phyically fit than I've ever been in my life.\n\nThis will work for you but you have to be dedicated to a healthy eating habit and motivated for a great workout. \n\nGood Luck!!!
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I'm going on 38 next month but beleive me, i know how you feel, i have been heavy my whole life, i never felt liked, endured cruel jokes and felt i would never have a boyfriend. Girls and women are expected to look like everyone else on TV, its always the thin models that get the main roles in movies and chubby women are shoved to the backburner. We need to realize and believe that looks dont mean ANYTHING AT ALL, if guys are only going to like you because you have a nice body then that tells me what kind of person they really are, a JERK. You have so much to offer in this world, dont let anyone tell you otherwise! You are a special and unique person. Please just be yourself and stop comparing yourself to others, it takes all shapes and sizes in our world. Please enjoy yourself while you can and put a smile on your face, thats what will trully draw the right ones to you. For me i choose swimming to keep myself as healthy as possible, its easier on your body and burns more calories than any exercise you do out of water ( i was told this by a swim instructer ) and best of all its FUN. I know its hard, i dont mean to go on and on but i just want you to know your not alone. God Bless you.
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Try Denise Austin exercise tapes. They're super fun and you start seeing results after 10 days (if you stick to the routine). Denise also has some books out on losing weight and keeping it off. There are some great recipes and eating tips in there. Anyway, give the tapes a try, cause they're a lot cheaper than going to a gym, and you can do them at home. I swear by them!
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i know someone who has gone from 253 to 165 and has gone from a size 22 to a size 8...pilates and weights have helped, but she is now running six miles 5 times a week and I think that has really helped...BTW she is 39...so it is never too late to start...P.S. She is hot as HELL!!!
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Listen, I am so happy now. I put on so much weight after I had my first child. It was a terribly hormonal pregnancy so the weight never shifted despite trying so hard. Then I had my second child and weighed 80 kgs I ballooned to about 94kg at the end. And yes, I got stretchmarks. \n\nAnyway, I lost all the weight cause that was the one thing I really wanted to do for myself. Having kids is challenging but going to the gym gave me 1.5 hours of sanity a day. Something for myself as I didn't have heaps of help like others do. \n\nStretchmarks are still there but they really fade over time. There is a great product called Bio Oil in Australia and it helps reduce the lines. But, they will over time nonetheless. \n\nHere is the plan I followed cause I want you to do it too: If you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved if you don't have the access. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. If you have access to a gym include boxing and spin classes as well. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 (women) - 1800 (men) and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
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My husband and I tried this but it didn't work...maybe it will for you guys. \nWhen we decided to have the "competition" we wrote down a list of things we would like the other to do...(IE It can be sexual or maybe some home improvements you have wanted and he hasn't done...dates whatever you want) Put each item into a box or hat of your own. \nNow...each week keep track of your weight and at the end whoever lost the most got to reach in and pick something from their hat/box of which then the "loser" had to do what the "winner" wanted. \n\nOurs didn't work because all hubby wanted was sexual things while I chose to go the house hold chore route(Wanting him to do dishes...laundry and such) He didn't like that and got upset since he only won once for the month that we did it and refused to do my things..\n\nGood luck...hope it works better for you guys than it did us!