I would like to lose weight sensibly so that it stays off. what is the easiest and best way off doing this? Do I just need to cut back on calories? And, if so by how much?
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The only real way to lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off is to increase your exercise and cut down on your food intake. Your goal of two pounds a week is a sensible and achievable one. The first thing you have to do is decide that it is what you really want to do. i.e. more important than snacking or lying on the couch. You need to change your life i.e. get up from the computer. It really is not that hard once you make up your mind to do it. It also helps if you can do it with a freind or partner for encouragement. It worked for me. Lost about 60 lbs two years ago. Went to the gym about 3 days a week for 2 hours per time. Walked a lot. Decided to eat smaller amounts but more often and slightly reduced my overall intake. Did not snack unless I was really really hungry. I have gained back a bit of the wieght I lost as I am no longer going to the gym but I seem to have leveled off no with an overall loss of 35 lbs. Good luck. John
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How to lose 10 pounds quickly\n\nYou know Christmas is around the corner. Christmas is the season of parties, celebrations, enjoyment and buying new stuff like clothes, gifts and what ever you like. Why not set a goal for yourself to lose 10 pounds in the next few days and it will help you find a better dress for you as you will feel more confident and more comfortable after losing some weight.\n\nChristmas weight lossIt is a great feeling even after losing very small amount of weight as that motivates us to lose more weight. The very first thing you can do is that calories consumed must be less than the calories burnt. Keep the record of each and every thing what ever you eat. Check out the amount of calories in a food before ordering that. So you have to be very careful about the amount of calories you consume.\n\nTry to cook your food by yourself and avoid deep fried food. Limit your calories intake to 1000 to 1200 per day. Remove all sugar and starch from your diet.\n\nSo here are some quick tips to lose 10 pounds quickly\n\n\n    * Drink lot of water\n\n    * Eat a healthy breakfast\n\n    * Do not eat any thing in between the meals\n\n    * Exercise everyday for 30 minutes at least\n\n\nSo go ahead with this and gives yourself a Christmas gift by losing more pounds and look sexier, healthy and more confident.
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It's a really great start and you will notice a difference.  Watch your food intake, too.  Don't assume that because you are exercising you can eat more.  The only real way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in.  Good luck!
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This is not a safe way to lose weight. Doing this will cause your body to go into what is known as starvation mode. After this happens you will no longer burn fat but your body will begin to store fat and burn muscle in an attempt to survive from starvation.\n\nYour approach is right, but your numbers are WAY off.\n\nIt would be better if you (for easy math lets say) take the number 12 and times that by your body weight. This number will be your maintenance level. Now subtract 300-500 from that number. This is the amount of calories you should be eating.\n\nHowever if you decide to do exercise that will burn (lets say for easy numbers) 400 calories a day, you should raise the amount of calories being consumed by 200. \n\nTrust me when I tell you, that this will be most effective while trying to lose 30 lb, especially if you want the 30 lb to be fat and to stay off.\n\nGOD BLESS
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You need to create a calorie deficit...In other words you have to either eat less or burn more ( work out). A combination of eating a little less and burning more is an awesome way to lose weight. I have lost over 30 pounds by just watching what I eat, and starting to run again ( the working out part)
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Eat atleast 1500 calories a day to keep your body from shutting down in survival mode and that will slow your metabolism down and it will help you stay at your weight.  Exercise, that's the number one key.
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Hey, we are on the same page. I'm 5'3'' and I weigh 125. I used to weigh 107...so I need to lose 18 pounds. I know this sounds crazy.....but I lose weight by eating one meal a day. I'll snack on fruits and veggies only. Limit your calorie intake. Your body burns about 10 times your weight. So right now, your burn about 1,140 calories in a day. There are 3000 calories in a pound. Slowly cut back your intake. I lost 20 pounds in 2 1/2 months doing this. Try eating about 500 calories a day. then youll burn about 600 calories a day + whatever excercise you do. But always snack on healthy foods throughout the day or else your metabolism with slow. NO SODAS.FRIES.CANDY! limit your bread and pasta/rice intake as well.
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Eat smaller portions. You have to think about this seriously, imagine you and your perfect figure in your head and let it stick or else you'll just indulge! I never thought of weight loss in a healthy fashion, so if you don't either, be motivated by what you can fit into later on. The best exercise I can suggest (am i getting a little too into this?) is standing and holding on to your husbands hands, and bending 5-10 times a day. Add on 5 more every day. Good Luck!
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The fastest way to lose weight is to elevate your heart rate as many times and and as high as you can safely elevate it. Eat small portions of meals many times a day instead of really big portions only a few times a day. Jump rope rules. Anything running or sprinting will burn a super amount of calories, incomparable to weight lost just dieting.\n\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/lose_weight.php
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The best way to lose weight is through a balance of proper nutrition and exercise. Its an easy formula and most people know it but let me briefly restate. If you burn more calories than you eat then you will burn off excess fat.  \n\nHowever don't be in such a rush.  Its a lifelong process.\n\nNow, saying it is one thing, the real challenge is doing it. It would be nice if there was a quick fix but there isn't. The good news is that changing your lifestyle is nowhere near as boring or as painful as people think.\n\nPlease don't go on a diet, they simply don't work. The very idea of depriving yourself of food for a limited period and then returning to your 'normal' lifestyle doesn't work no matter how much people talk about it.\n\nEat everything you like but slowly decrease the amount and slowly substitute healthier foods. Tastes change and I now actually like things that I never thought I would.\n\nI've been an exercise consultant and people often ask me: 'Whats the best kind of exercise?' and I often tell them: 'The best kind of exercise is one that you will do.'\n\nThere is no best exercise or best diet. The best exercise is any exercise that you like and that fits your daily schedule. The best diet is to eat things you like but slowly evolve towards healthier choices.\n\nBe patient. Be determined. Enjoy. Good Luck.
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None really work. Read the labels...they ALL say the same thing. Something along the lines of "if you take this pill with a calorie-reduced diet and regular exercise, you MAY lose weight." Even the so-called natural ones carry dangers with them that are not worth it.\n\nThere's only one safe way to lose weight effectively, and that is to eat a LITTLE less (by 200-400 calories) than the amount of calories you need to use in a day. If you eat too much less, you body goes into fat storage mode, and your attempts at starving yourself will backfire, as you will get fat quickly again when you start eating again. \n\nGo to the site below to get info on how many calories you need in a day. You can enter your personal information and get a free report.\n\nGo to weight watchers if you really want an effective way to lose weight and keep it off.
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There is no way to reduce fat in a certain area of the body (called spot reduction). To lose weight you need to burn more calories than you burn. \n\nTo lose 1lb you need to burn 3500 calories per week. That means 250 calories a day through exercise and 250 calories a day reduction in food intake. \n\nYou can find out how many calories you need to maintain your weight by using the BMR formula at www.caloriesperhour.com. Once you find out your BMR (basal metabolic rate) you can figure reduce that by 500 - 1000 calories per day to burn 1-2 pounds safely in a weeks period. \n\nI recommend strength training to go with any regular exercise program so that you also reduce INCHES which can show a flatter belly, tighter abs, and tighter thighs and butt.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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EAT LESS, MOVE MORE . SIMPLE AS THAT! I USE TO WEIGH 210, I AM NOW 110. I TRIED IT ALL BUT FINALLY WENT THE COMMON SENSE WAY . I PRETTY MUCH EAT WHAT I WANT, JUST NOT A LOT OF IT.GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
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If you really want to lose weight...and keep it off forever...forget about diets. They do not work. Instead, what you need to do is make a lifestyle change. Here's a high-level overview of what I'm talking about.\n\n1.) Eat healthier. I'm not sure what kinds of food you eat. Eliminate junk food and processed foods. Opt for fresh veggies and the like. (This is vague...cuz like I said...I dunno what kinds of food you eat.)\n\n2.) Exercise. Turn off the TV and get some exercise on a regular basis. This along with healthy eating will help you keep the weight off. \n\nThis won't be easy...nor should it be. You will need to put in a lot of effort and research...but it's so worth it. Investing in your body is one of the best things you can do. It'll pay huge dividends though out your lifetime.  \n\nAlso, don't fall for diet fads. They'll set you up for failure. If you simply cut out the bad food and exercise on a regualr basis, you'll look better and feel better. \n\nI know this is kinda vague information. If you want details, lemme know. I'll be happy to share. \n\nGood luck...and don't give up.
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NO PAIN NO GAIN.  There is no easy way to lose weight.  \n\nTwo things:  1) Exercise\n             2) Decrease calories intake
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1300 calories isn't nearly enough to sustain your weight.  You need to eat MORE to lose weight.  Your body thinks it's starving, so it's reserving all the calories you do give it.\n\nYou should make an appointment with a nutritionist.\n\nGood luck, and great job so far!
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A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:\nThe correct way to burn fat and stay healthy is to burn more calories than you consume\nYou need to make sure you are eating healthy foods while still excercising\nIf you have a big appetite drink plenty of water so that you will feel full but not consume calories\nBut you should always eat\nIf you start to skip meals you will only be more hungry at your next meal and probably eat way too much\nRemember, the average persons stomach is as big as a slice of pizza scrunched up into a ball\nSo you shouldnt be putting more food into your stomach than what fits\nAlso, it takes aproximately 15-20 minutes for your brain to realize that you are full\nso eat slower and you will realize sooner when you are not hungry anymore\n\nALSO....\ni found this artical called "50 Habits of "Naturally Thin" People\nHow to get Started:Decide how much you want to loose and see how many calories a day it will take to make it happen by year's end.Then, work into your routines however many of these eating tweaks and exercises you need to achieve your goal.\nSlash 250 cal.s a day to lose about 25 lbs. in a year, Slash 500 cal.s to loose 50 pounds.\nThis is based on a 150-pound person: you may need to cut more/ fewer calories depending on ur weight, age & gender. It also assumes your normal calorie intake essentially stays the same and your weight is stable.\n* I'm only going to give you the ones that are most helpful and burn calories. If you want more then email me*\n1.Wake-up Workout - When your eyes open, sit up slwoly w/out using ur hands. W/ legs straight out, lean forward until u feel a gentle stretch in ur back & hamstrings. Hold. Then, Using ur abs, lower urself flat. Rest & repeat 2 more times. BURNS 10\n2. Balance Booster - While u brush ur teeth, alternate standing on 1 leg as u switch mouth quadrants(every 30 seconds). BURNS 10\n3.Be a Ballerina - As ur coffee drips, stand sideways, put 1 hand on the counter, and lift the outside leg straigh out in front of u, keeping it extended. With upper body straight, hold for a few sec.s and move it to the side: hold and extend it behind u. Do 5x on each leg. BURNS 10\n4. Talk It UP - Every time u grab the phone, stand up & pace around. BURNS 50\n5. Carry Some Weight - When ur grocery Shopping/ running erands, wear a backpack with 5-10 lbs bag of sugar inside to increase resistance & burn more calories. Add purchases to ur load as it becomes easier. BURNS 20 (FOR AN HOUR OF ERRANDS)\n6.Pump at the Pump - While ur getting gas, With 1 hand on ur car, Stand on the balls of ur feet & slowly rise up & down for as long as it takes to fill ur tank. BURNS 10\n7. Shop till the Pounds Drop - at the mall try on at least 10 outfits- pants and shirts.BURNS 60\n8. Jog for Junk Mail - For every piece of junk mail u get each day, do 1 lap around ur house/ building, / up & down a flight of stairs. BURNS 35-140\n9. Play Footsie - After Dinner, while u are sitting at the table, extend your right leg out & slowly bend it up & down, squeezing & holding in the up position for at least 5 sec.s. Repeat 5x for each leg. BURNS 10\n10.Ease into Evening - sitting with feet uncrossed, grab ur wrists & raise ur hands above ur head to lengthen the spine. Take a deep breath in as u reach & hold the position, breathing slowly in & out for 20 sec.s, taking longer on the exhale. BURNS 5\n11. Sing a Song - Spend sunday morning belting it out in the church choir. BURNS 70 PER SERVICE\n12. Catch This! -\nSpend 30 min tossing a ball or a frisbee with ur kid/dog BURNS 90\n13. Make Whoopee - Instead of a bowl of ice cream as a bedtime snack, have a robust tussle with your spouse. BURNS 300\n\nGood Luck!!