What are some good ways to help keep weight off? \nI've been exercising and dieting. And I cut all caffine. I need to keep of the weight because I have a formal coming up in a couple of weeks...any suggestions? And if you have nothing nice to say, please refrain from saying it. I have no use for it. Yes, get the laughter out...I am a heavier girl. Har har. I'm not in bad shape I'm just...fluffy! lol Any decent tips are appreciated. Thanks.
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Aloha Sweetie, I am a F.A.T. (Fabulous And Tasty) girl too. I can suggest that you try riding the elliptical trainer if you can it will burn 100 calories in 8 minutes "no joke". You work your whole body from arms, back, chest, glutes, and legs. If not try walking fast pace for 45 minutes. Make sure that you stay away from Sugar, Sodium, Dairy(take a calcium supplement) and also limit your fruit intake. It has alot of sugar & carbs in it as well. Eat alot of lean protein and vegetables. Eat 5-6 SMALL meals a day every 2-3 hours. Make sure they are 200 calories or less. Exercise EVERY day. Replace water with every soft drink. And, you will see a HUGE difference.
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am in need of weight loss myself and am coming to realize that the excessive weight is causing burden to my body in more than one area - this in turn causes me to labor for air\n\ntake care of yourself and rid of the excess\n\nbest wishes!
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sorry im already supporting someone on their weightloss plan. ive been on this plan for a while and its great and works wonders. you might get some good tips from it.
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I work at a gym and try to counsel a lot of the ladies that come there.  Here is the advice that i give to many of them who like to binge on fatty foods and eat when depressed.  Stop buying those fatty foods.  Stop tempting yourself.  If it isn't there, you can't eat it.  (Clean out your kitchen and pantry --excuse to exercise- lift all those cans and garbage outside!) I tell them that they should shoot for only eating foods that they have to prepare themselves.  To actually cook.  This might stop you from wanting a snack if you actually have to make it.  Have apples and fruits around instead of snacks.  Have yogurt around.  when eating fruits, cut them up and slow yourself down.  PORTION is very important.  If you are going to eat something fatty, MEASURE it out.  if you have a whole bag of chips there you will eat till you are overfull.  Measure it out so you only binge a little.  Cravings go away after 15-20 mins.  DRINK A LOT OF WATER.  Get a picture out of your target weight loss.  Look at it and know that you can achieve it.  You're in a funk right now but only you can get yourself out of it.  Be healthy.  just look at your daughter and see all the motivation you need.  From what you wrote, you already know what you want to do.  Now go and do it. Good Luck!!!
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... why are people seriously giving you tips on losing weight? even if it is through healthy means, you don't need tips on losing weight.\n\nand the fact that you were anorexic isn't even the main reason that i say that.. i say that because you are a perfect weight for your height and DO NOT need to lose weight!
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cut out the flour and sugar from your diet. for snacking eat raw veggies until you are sick of them. take it easy on the caffiene and exercise at least 30 minutes a day, even if it means just walking around your neighborhood! also park further away from work and stores. use stairs instead of elevators and escalators. basically to lose weight and keep it off, you need to change your lifestyle. you will feel more energetic and look younger!
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Cut out snacks. Do more aerobic excersize (running, swimming, etc.). Some people swear to caffiene, but personally, I don't think it helps much. You can still eat the same foods, but eat less overall. Celery is always good (it takes more calories to eat than it provides).\n\n[Edit]\nDon't get discouraged if you don't start to lose weight right away. Your body will try really hard to stay at the same weight at first. Oh, and while you may not be able to lose 20 pounds, you can lose up to 15 depending on how much you cut down on fatty and sugary foods.\n\nDon't starve yourself though. When you do, your body goes into a mode where it sucks every last calorie out of food, and that will only make you lose weight.
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Caffine is not good for dieters, it promotes fat storage apparently!...;
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You need to lessen your portions. You are on a road to an unhealthy disaster if you keep this up. Stay active and eat less.
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I'm 29, and have always had a hard time. I have found that the easiest and most effective thing is to eat small amounts, several times a day. I don't even eat healthy all the time...I keep things like nuts, string cheese, summer sausage, etc...around, and just make myself eat something every couple of hours. I avoid fast food as much as possible, and when I do eat it, I order a kid's meal to help with portion control. When I sit down to a regular meal, I always take 1/2 of what I think I want, wait about 20 min., and then judge if I NEED more or not. The other big key is water...AT LEAST 8 servings a day, and more is better. NO regular pop. The fact that you are already in the habit of walking is great as well. Keep doing that, but maybe use a timer and try to go a little farther each day within your 30 min. That will increase your pace without taking more time. I hope this helps. I know how frustrating it is to try and do work and school at the same time, and still struggle to find time for housework and taking care of yourself...which always seems to end up the lowest priority. :)
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Coming from someone who just lost 20 lbs. and before would look in the mirror and want to cry. I have some advice. The first thing, stop eating after 7 oclock. Tell your self that you can always eat in the morning, you can eat as much as you want before 3 oclock as long as its HEALTHY and you move around during the day. Drink plenty of water. 50% of americans mistake thirst (dehydration) for hunger and also not drinking enough water can lower your metabolism as little as 3%. Dont go to bed super late, that always makes it worse. Give yourself at least 3 to 4 hours before going to bed after you eat. It will just sit in your stomach and turn to fat if you dont. Also eat healthy foods not junk food, that is the second reason people gain weight. I am a massage therapist and a nutrionist, and am also going to school for my DVM. I went from 150 to 130 (I am 5'8) in 4 months just from not eating late and switching to whole and raw foods. I dont eat fast food at all, maybe once a month at the most. I make my food and take it to work. Try a supermarket like whole foods or trader joes, which or more natural. And try dairy products without growth hormones, which actually contribute to weight gain. Being a naturalist and not eating after 6 or 7 has changed my life. Sure I get lazy, and dont want to work out, but because I have a healthy diet and I can sometimes get away with it. Also a good thing would be to find some kind of hobby or something you love to do and use that to work out, like for instance I love to dance, and I use that as my work out regimen. I dont feel like I am doing it because I have to but because I want to. Good luck. I hope you can use some of my advice. I know its hard but you can do it. Anyone Can. One more thing that might help is buying a scale that calculates your specific body fat, it will help you set realistic goals for your body and where you stand in losing body fat.
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Get a workout buddy, or make a workout schedule for yourself that you can keep. It doesnt have to be anything too intense, swimming, dancing, and playing tennis with buddies are all great ways to stay fit. As for the eating thing... Just try and make sure you have healthy choices available to you :-)
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There is no quick if you want healthy.  if you loose more than 2-3 lbs a week you are loosing unhealthy weight.  Usually just water, or muscle.  The only way to loose weight is to use more than you eat.  Yep, that means you gotta exercise.  Even if its walking instead of driving to the corner store, it adds up.  Try to stick with a balanced diet.  It's kinda hard trying to loose weight, but I'd recomend sticking with carbs.  Less fat and health risks.  That adkins thing, I'm iffy on.  Plus carbs help you feel full better than protein.  If you got a sweet tooth, try fruit.  It's sweet enough to curb a lot of cravings and low in calories.  A web search will get you a nutrition guide to the best fruits to eat.  Most are less than 100 calories so you can eat a lot.  And watch what you drink.  Sodas and juices have a lot of calories.  If you can cut that out, you might be able to make the calorie deficit you need.  That's all it takes for me.  Water gets boring fast, but there is a lot of 10 cal. mixes at the grocery store to give you flavor with out adding the other 160 calories.  Good luck.
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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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Here are 25 great weight dropping tips!\n\nEating Tips\n\nGood things come in small packages. Here's a trick for staying satisfied while still keeping portions under control: Cut high-calorie foods like cheese and chocolate into smaller pieces. It will seem like you're getting more than you actually are.\n\n\nDon't give up dips. If you love creamy dips and sauces, don't cut them out of your diet completely. Just use low-fat sour cream or mayo instead of the full-fat stuff.\n\n\nGet water-wise. Make a habit of reaching for a glass of water instead of a high-calorie snack. It will help your overall health as well as your waistline. Add some zest with a twist of lemon or lime.\n\n\nHerb it up. Stock up your spice rack, and start growing a small herb garden in your kitchen window. Spices and herbs add fantastic flavor to foods without adding fat or calories.\n\n\nSlim down your soup. Make a big batch of soup and refrigerate it before you eat it. As it cools, the fat will rise to the top. Skim it off the surface for reduced fat content.\n\n\nDoggie-bag that dinner. At restaurants, ask the server to put half your entrée in a doggie bag before bringing it to your table. Putting the food away before you start your meal will help you practice portion control.\n\n\nListen to your cravings. If you're craving something sweet, eat something sweet — just opt for a healthier nosh, like fruit, instead of a high-calorie one. The same goes for crunchy cravings — for example, try air-popped popcorn with soy sauce instead of high-fat tortilla chips. It's just smart substitution!\n\n\nEase your way into produce. If you're new to eating lots of fruits and veggies, start slowly. Just add them to the foods you already enjoy. Pile veggies on top of your sandwiches, or add fruit to your cereal.\n\n\nLook for high-fat hints. Want an easy way to identify high-calorie entrees? Keep an eye out for these words: au gratin, parmigiana, tempura, alfredo, creamy and carbonara, and enjoy them in moderation.\n\n\nDon't multitask while you eat. If you're working, reading or watching TV while you eat, you won't be paying attention to what's going into your mouth — and you won't be enjoying every bite. Every time you sit down for a meal, sit down. Chew slowly and pay attention to flavors and textures. You'll enjoy your food more and eat less.\n\n\nTaste something new. Broaden your food repertoire — you may find you like more healthy foods than you knew. Try a new fruit or vegetable. (Ever had jicama, plantain, bok choy, starfruit or papaya?)\n\n\nLeave something on your plate at every meal. One bite of bagel, half your sandwich, the bun from your burger. See if you feel satisfied eating just a bit less.\n\n\nGet to know your portion sizes. It's easy to underestimate how much you're eating. Don't just estimate things — make sure. Ask how much is in a serving, read the fine print on labels, measure your food. And learn portion equivalents: One serving of pasta, for instance, should be around the size of a tennis ball.\n\n\nMake a healthy substitution. Learn to swap healthier foods for their less-healthful counterparts. Find a substitution that works for you: Use skim milk instead of whole milk; make up a batch of brownie mix with applesauce instead of oil; try a whole-grain bread instead of white.\n\n\nBring lunch to work. Packing lunch will help you control your portion sizes. It also provides a good alternative to restaurants and fast-food joints, where making healthy choices every day can be challenging (not to mention expensive).\n\n\nHave some dessert. You don't have to deny yourself all the time. Have a treat that brings you pleasure, but this time enjoy it guilt-free — be sure you're practicing portion control, and compensate for your indulgence by exercising a little more or by skipping your afternoon snack.\n\n\nAsk for what you need. Tell your mother-in-law you don't wan
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Any minding of the fat & calories, coupled with adequate exercise, will help you drop a little something.\nIncrease your activity.  Start walking, jogging, or biking for 30-60 minutes at least 3 or 4 times a week.\nDrink like a camel.  I try to drink about 15 glasses of water a day, plus coffee (the extra water is to counter the caffeine dehydration).\nUse a calorie-free sweetener instead of sugar.  \nTry to be active in the morning, and try to eat breakfast.  Both will kick-start your metabolism.\nGet adequate sleep.\nIf you're a carb addict like me (bread, pasta, etc.), opt for whole grains.  I eat whole grain cheerios for breakfast, and use 1% milk.  1-3 times a day, I eat buttered vegetables (California or Italian Style frozen vegetable mix from Wal-Mart:  25 calories per serving).\nIf you like kool-aid or other sweet drinks, try fruit2o (fruity water), Propel (fruity water by gatorade), or CRYSTAL LIGHT drink mixes.  I once traded in my kool-aid for crystal light while I was pregnant, and didn't gain any weight between visits with my doctor.\nIf you want a little help, go invest in a good OTC diet pill like TrimSPA or Propolene.  I don't recommend Stackers, but that's only because I don't know many people who can take stimulants the way I do.  DO NOT take more than the recommended dosage, and don't take them too late in the day, or you won't sleep.\nAnd last...\nCOMMIT to changing your lifestyle, NOT just dropping a few pounds for whatever happens in a month, and thinking it's going to be forever.  If you cannot commit, then do not complain.
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Here's some good news:you don't have to starve yourself to lose weight. It's all about changing your eating habits, not dieting. The first thing you need to remember is you don't have to necessarily give up the foods that you love. Moderation is the key. It's okay to eat bread. It's the biggest category on the food pyramid. You just need to eat whole grains instead. Brown rice instead of white rice, wheat bread instead of white, whole wheat muffins instead of sugary ccokies, pies, and cakes. Next and equally as important, water is your best friend. You should be consuming 64 oz(1 gallon)or more EVERY day. It sounds hard (and it really is)but doing it will really help flush the toxins out of your body. Third, remember to eat lots of fiber and protein. Going #2 EVERY day is super important. You should be going at least once a day but twice is preferable. The reason that most people get sick so easily is they are literally full of sh*t. Fecal matter is a breeding ground for bacteria and the longer it stays in your colon, the more harm it does. (I'm sorry if that's gross)Add more beans and leafy greens to your diet.That'll pretty much help with that. Lastly,sweets and fatty foods are not your friend. I know most women don't like to let go of the comfort foods like chocolate, ice cream, and cheesecake(that's my personal vice)but they don't help you reach your goal. It's important to remember one thing though: if you crave it, eat it. It's ok to indulge once and awhile (that means very little).If you've been good for 2 weeks and haven't had any sweets and want a chocolate bar, go ahead and eat one. If you don't reward yourself when you get the urge, it's likely that you'll overdo it when you finally decide you can't take it anymore. \n\nOne thing that helps also is portion size. You should eat a healthy balanced breakfast. I like to start the day with eggs, toast, a high-fiber cereal, and fruit. It's ok to eat a big breakfast. You've not eaten for 8 hours before and your body needs to be replenished. Lunch is usually something protein packed, like tuna or salmon and salad w/almonds. Then dinner is smaller: grilled chicken breast or baked fish and brown rice and some steamed veggie. I also have healthy snack during the day if I'm hungry like yogurt or fruit. Don't starve yourself, just be mindful of what you're eating. \n\nAnd I'm sure it goes without saying but exercise is very important. Some sort of cardio will help get your heart in good condition and the more you work out and stick with it, the more you'll grow to enjoy it.