I go to the gym 3 times a week. On 2 of those occasions I do as follows; \n30 mins on stand up bike \n10 mins on sit down bike\n10 mins on rower\n10 mins on stepper\n10 mins on treadmill\nOnce a week I do weights. Do you think this is a good way to lose weight? I dont want to end up like a body builder! At the moment I am 1.68 metres tall and I weigh 126 pounds, ideally I would like to lose 14 pounds. Please help!!!
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It doesn't sound like you need to lose much weight, if at all.\n\nFitness is most important anyway ... you can be very fit even if you're weight is a little higher than you'd like it to be.\n\nIt's also possible to be lighter, but less fit.\n\nYou can probably cut back on the aerobic stuff if you do it first thing in the morning -- that's when your body burns the most fat.  \n\nI'd do weights more often if I were you.   I do it three or four times a week, and I don't look like a bodybuilder.  I keep the weights pretty light, with high numbers of repetitions.  \n\nIf you do heavy weights with fewer repetitions, you'll start looking like a bodybuilder!  \n\nAlso, I rotate three types of weight exercises at the same time.  For instance, I do a set of shoulder presses, a set of bicep or tricep curls, and a set of an abdominal or leg exercise, all in succession.  Then I repeat the process, until I've done at least three sets of each.\n\nThis maximizes your time in the gym ... give you some aerobic benefit ... and gives you a total body workout that will leave you carrying your weight well, whatever the number on the scale is.  \n\nGood luck ... !
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it works for me.. i took fitrum 3x a day just for 3 days now and i lost .5 kilo already.\n\nrecommended use of fitrum: 3 x a day and best taken before 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon, means you have to take your dinner before 4pm.  \n\ni think to effectively losing weight,  we also have to lessen our food intake and do some exercises.  for me, walking 30 minutes a day is best!  i also eat five servings of fruit a day..\n\ngood luck!!!!!!
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1. A safe level and effective level of weight loss that is about 1-2 pounds per week.. More than that could be unhealthy is is usually not lasting. Look to make lasting changes in your diet and lifestyle, then you will keep the weight off.  \n2. The only way to lose weight is to take in fewer calories that you burn. There is no secret to it. You can do this by dieting to lower your calorie intake, exercise to increase it, or a combination of both. Depending on your current activity level, even adding some walking into the schedule can help.\n3.  Muscle weighs more than fat but is more compact.  Adding muscle may make you look slimmer, and the muscle burns more calories at rest than fat so it can keep you slimmer.\n4. There are many effective diet programs that you can follow on your own or join. These programs do a few things: they can help educate you on proper nutrition; they help you control portions and calorie intake; and, they usually require you to keep a record of your eating behavior. Find one that is comfortable for you if you think it will help, or do it on your own.\n5. Writing down everything you eat over a few days can be very helpful in terms of identifying your problem areas.\n6 There are some helpul resources available from the US Government, including suggested diet and a calorie tracker that allows you to evaluate your food intake for calories and nutrients, and compare it to the calories that you burn through daily activities. I have some articles on my website as well. Links are shown below. \nGood luck!
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What do you know I just answered a similar question so I'll just cut and paste:\n\nFrom one who is currently losing weight to another and have some friends in the exercise/dietcian/medical areas, let me give you some advice:\n\n- each person is different when it comes to losing weight, because of the variety of factors involved: lifestyle, exercise, metabolism are some main ones.\n- never starve yourself purposely - the aim is to eat well, not little.  Starve and you will only store fat but lose muscle, which plays a major role in fat burning.\n- count your calories - losing weight involves using energy (calories or kilojoules) when you're eating. Fat Free foods can be deceitful as they may be high in calorie but low in fat.\n- become a gym junkie (like me!) I focus on cardio training which burns calories (If you know about the gym classes, I recommend BODYPUMP as that is renowned for burning a substantial amount of fat) and also strength exercises like yoga and BODYBALANCE to tone and strengthen muscles.\n- Be patient - there is never a fast way, but many successful ways and its up to you to find out which suits you best.\n\nI've been eating healthy, cutting down on late night snacks and venture to the gym average 3 times a week and have lost five kilos in the space of 4 months. Good enough for someone my height and weight. \n\nGood luck!!
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you should try to lose 1-2 pounds a week\n\njust reduce your calories and increase exercise....make sure you are doing strength training, so the weight you lose will not be muscle
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To really lose weight, you have to work out more than 3 times a week and eat right.  The three days a week thing with Curves is for people that are already at their desired weight.  I belonged to curves for about a year - along with their recommended eating plan (low carb), I did lose about 22 lbs.  I enjoyed going because it was a pretty easy work out but quit cause I moved.  I do prefer Weight Watchers (more realistic eating plan) and working out approx 5 days a week.
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Brisk walking is a good workout if you are unfit.  Get a pedometer and count your steps. Build up to 10,000 steps a day gradually (increase 10% a week).  Once you are doing the 10thou you can start thinking about other forms of exercise.\nI dont actually think you need to lose weight, you are not heavy.  Just get fit!!  Good luck...:D
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losing weight quickly is never a good idea..\nto lose weight in a healthy way it has to be a lifestyle change, not a quick-fix...\nstart eating healthier and working out... cardio is good, and use light weights to tone, not heavy weights.. \nDON'T restrict your food intake, just eat healthy food... try to eat several small meals instead of 3 big ones, and dont go to sleep right after eating...\noh.. and if you work out in the morning, eat something small before working out -- it gets the metabolism going, which will help you burn calories throughout the day :)
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I'm assuming DDR means dance dance revolution...    I've only played it a few times but overall its pretty fun and gets your heart rate up and you probably break a sweat...  These things along with fun with the b/f make it a perfect easy way to exercisein my opinion. I guess how much weight you could potentially lose depends on how long you do it (10 minutes, 30 minutes, 45) and how high the intensity level is.  If you feel like you aren't loseing enough weight this way maybe add a few extra minutes a day or increase the intensity.  But overall even if the pounds don't fall off, this is still a fun awesome workout and your overall health will be better regardless of what the scale says too.  Plus the workouts and bf time will probably make you feel good in general-- more energy, confidince etc...  Good luck!!
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You could lose a pound of fat per day if you're really determined. I run 15+ miles a week and do Tae Bo and ab workouts. It's very important that you realize this is something you're going to have to stick to and really get into it if you're looking for results. \n\nEver heard the line 'no pain no gain?' Well that's the truth. Working out isn't something to slack off on. You're going to have to get sweaty and sore and it takes a lot of work - so don't get your hopes up and expect results within a few days. Sure, you can lose a pound a day when you cut back on the junk you put into your body, but remember that fat weighs less than muscle, so losing a pound of fat won't be very noticeable.\n\nNormally the number of calories the body needs is about 1,400+ but below 2,000 depending on your size and how active you are. When you start this workout routine remember to eat 400 less calories than you would normally eat.\n\nTry running at least two miles a day if you're in good condition. You should have your heartrate at a high level for at least 45 minutes. The first 15 minutes you are working out, your body is using the food that you've ingested that day for energy. Once that food is used up (after about 25 minutes) your body starts to use your stored fat for energy. So it's very very important to have a good cardiovascular workout. If you have problems with shin splints or any other pain when you first start running, take time off from that and try Tae-Bo. It's totally fun, I'm sure you've heard of it. It's a mixture of boxing and dance, and it's definately a calorie burner. \n\nMuscle weighs more than fat, as I've mentioned above. You might not lose double digits in pounds, but I will gurantee that you'll drop pant sizes and you'll have a more toned body.\n\nI started running about a year ago. At first I had really bad shin splints but I kept at it because I love working out. I weighed 140 pounds and I was five four!! Lol, so yeah. It was terrible. Running was hard at first, but I remembered what my goal was and I had to keep pushing at it. I wanted to have a more toned body and I wanted to feel good about myself. At any rate, I have lost 15 pounds of fat - but keep in mind I have replaced that with muscle, so I'm at a healthy weight of about 125 pounds. I still weigh more than I'd like to think I do, but I'm healthy - and remember - - muscle weighs more than fat - so standing on the scale and looking at the numbers won't do you too much good. I've dropped pant sizes and I feel really good about myself. I work out at least five days a week and I basically eat what I want, but I skip the candy and fast foods (I only have fast food once every few weeks). Make sure you eat lean meats like chicken and pork. Fruits are always a major plus, and they taste good. Try making a fruit smoothie for lunch or something. Always eat at least two big meals a day. I eat breakfast, lunch, and try to have a smaller dinner. Don't worry about people telling you not to eat past 7:00PM at night - it's bogus. It might not be healthy, but you can burn off the excess calories the next day :)\n\nIt might be discouraging at first, but remember what your goal is. Have a set schedule of the time of day you're going to go to the gym or begin your workout and STICK TO IT.\n\nOn days that you don't run - stick in a Tae-Bo video, or get The Firm 5 Day Abs video. They both work great, and I love them.\n\nI find that when I listen to music that it keeps my mind off the pain and how tired I'm getting. It really helps me keep the determination. You can try using energy drinks at first - I drink the Monster ones (the blue one because it's low carb).\n\nYou'll see results within a few weeks, but keep at it and don't give up. If you need anymore information, feel free to contact me.
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whoa, bike 10 miles, walk 5 and run 1? no. lol. NOBODY can do that unless you're a trained athlete and i doubt they even can. that's 16 freaking miles in a day. your body CANNOT handle that and i'm sure u'll give up pretty quickly. try doing maybe 1-2 miles a day instead of a mix of running and biking. make sure u warm up first with maybe 100-200 crunches and if you can do 250 push ups, good for you. just keep your calories at 1,200-1,500 and you'll lose weight. weight doesn't come off in a day. you'll lose about 12-15 pounds in a month and a half. good luck.
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i worked as a trainer for a while...i would trust him if you have seen other clients of his that have good results.  since you are overweight,  you will naturally burn more calories during cardio sessions than people who are not.  so...step up the cardio,  do weights a couple times a week..i am sure you are already doing this with your trainer.  i once knew a woman who was in an aerobics class with us..and all she did was walk in place for the class.  she was quite overweight...but at the end of a 6 week period, after working out religiously,  she had dropped 8 % of her total body fat percentage...and we were all like NO WAY....so...persistance pays off,  surround yourself with positive images...people who inspire you..clip their picture and put it on your wall, on your mirror,  wherever...stay real..keep your chin up...and let us know how you are doing!  good luck to you!
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lose weight !!! it depends. The best is to feel good in your shape. Evidently, a good light nutrition, healthy end exercise about 30 min every day is correct to lose weight.
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The research right now says that for weight loss you need to be doing at least 60 minutes of exercise most days a week. If you are doing 30 min most days, that is only for health. 45-50 min is for maintaining current weight. Up your cardio and add more free weights. I noticed that when I worked out with weights I toned up much quicker. I also noticed that while I lost inches the weight didn't go down too much b/c I was gaining muscle. So don't focus too much on the scale and pay more attention to if your clothes feel looser. Trust me, doting on the scale going down is a recipe for discouragement.
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Once you pass 20 minutes, you go from burning calories to burning the fat along with it.\nIf you are doing 3 times/week, then go for 25-45 minutes, depending on How you feel at the time. I would suggest going 4 times/ week, at 30 minutes/each time. the best way to answer your question is to tell you to listen to your own body. How much You like to eat, are you an indulger, like myself, Do you see and feel a difference in your physique, all of these wll help you to map out what works best for you.\nHave a great day, and I love to hear that other people are out there running and taking the iniciative to take care of themselves!!!!
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i dont know how long u have been doing this but if it for an extended period of time ( a few weeks or so) and u have been able to maintain this routine and feel fine (not sluggish or weak rest of day) then go ahead and do this. just watch what you consume (eat) and make sure u are getting enough of everything. if u start eating less then it will drag ur body down from all the work it is doing (then u will crash). and u are right about the weights u need to start this sometime. it will actually help u lose weight too. the more muscle mass=the higher metabolism. meaning the more calories u will burn, even if its just sleepign or sitting. and about how u time ur running...this is fine. it is actually better to take ur heartrate up and down when trying to lose (not necessary for the cardio benefits...those state u have to have ur heartrate up consistent for 30 mins or more). but the way u are doing it keeps the body from becoming accustomed to ur workout and u dont plateau so easily. just try to put in more running as time goes along. hope this helps :)
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Lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks??\n\nThere are some websites on the Internet, which promise you that you are going to lose 10 pounds in every 2 weeks. If you are good in math you will find that keeping these stats in mind, 260 pounds in a year. Losing 260 pounds is the figure, which is unbelievable and unexpected.\n\nThis kind of claims are planned just to cause clients to make impulsive decisions. When you gain weight, did you gained around 50 minds in two months? Certainly not. We gain weight in weight in small parts, which add up to our weight. This keeps on increasing with time.\n\nI think you get what I mean to say. We normally gain weight in grams like 65 gram per week. With this stat you are going to gain around 7 pounds at the end of year.\n\nThis weight is so slow that you cannot measure it weekly. But in fur years you are going to gain around 28 pounds.\n\nSo how can you expect this weight to go in few days? You are going to lose the way you have gained it. So it will take time to lose weight. So you have to start losing weight systematically. You can lose weight by developing the good eating habits in you and nutritious foods.