Does body type matter when losing weight, can you really change the shape of your body?
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I think so, my aerobic instructor told me that before she started to teach classes she held all her weight in the middle and had no butt. Now she has a skinny waist and good butt (of course very athletic because she teaches though)
385627
You mean because of the extra skin, lack of muscle tone, etc?  Work out as you lose weight.
1046039
I would change the shape of my abs I'm not over weight but my abs are round and i get ask all the time if im pregnant and i only weight 120 and im 5/2
36800
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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I assume you're a female and yes weight loss is different for males.  I would definitely consider seeing a pro, (Doc, Dietitian, or a Fitness Trainer) or search the web.  You listed age and shape, although helpful, all factors like race, health, condition and location would give you a thorough accurate workout / diet.  And yes your diet does suck.  When your body is starved of protein and energy it shuts down and stores fat so you don't die.  If you receive proper amounts of protein and exert your muscles than fat in your body starts melting and muscle mass increases.
645248
Depends how active you have been. How much muscle you have burned off through weight loss.etc. Of course you know that once you lose enough calories. Your body starts to take muscle for energy. That would be bad thing. Just not doing enough your muscles will adjust to lower weight. That is another thing. I am sure since you are experienced that you would be able to get in shape faster due to your knowledge and experience and im guessing success with weights. Good Luck with it!\n\n-Brad
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You don't get to choose where you lose fat.  Doing alot of toning exercises isn't the answer.  You have to change your diet so that you lose fat mass on your body and your love handles will disappear.
458899
Your weight can vary. It's a low percentage of body fat that will allow your muscles to show. You shouldn't aim for a number on the scale. Everybody is different in their physical structure. Go by body fat percentage and just by how you feel and look.
414286
Not going to happen.  You'll only lose water weight and it can make you sick.  There's no way to lose weight from specific body parts, you have to do cardio to help shed pounds all over and then toning exercises to develop and tighten the muscles in your stomach and legs.  It usually takes about a month to start seeing results.  If you have some event you're going to and want to look sleek, try one of those body shapers.  They are an easy way to reduce bulges in all the wrong places.  It's almost like losing weight in five minutes!
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The single most important factor you can change is your diet.  Losing weight is all about consuming less calories than you use, and diet is where you have the most control in this.  The reality is that exercise doesn't burn as much calories as you would think, and eating improperly can easily counter any activity you are doing.\n\n  When it comes to dieting you'll probably find 1000 different diets with a 1000 different variations.  Personally, I prefer a diet low in carbs, high in protein, and with a moderate amount of fat.  To achieve this I stay away from sugars and starches.  I eat plenty of meat, fruits, and vegetables.  Do what works for you, though.  You should also make sure you don't under eat.  If you do you'll slow down your metabolism and impede results.  Try eating 4-6 small meals a day, 1 every 3 hours or so, to keep your metabolism working.\n\n  Although diet is more important, it's still works better when combined with exercise.  Exercise will help you in two main ways.  For one, it will help you to keep your metabolism high.  It will also help you preserve lean body mass, or even build more, while dieting.  Without exercise diet alone can cause a loss of muscle.
853960
Yes, but if you change the head shape a little bit to heart and eyes to a bit rounder it would be more like a female, but do not be offended i am just suggesting. Looks don't matter, but your heart does.
478151
yes hormones can effect your weight in either way (losing or gaining pounds)...if it is more than just a minimum amount, talk to a doctor just to be sure.
1004520
are you losing wieght? that can cause of reduction in breast size.
179293
it's physically impossible to lose body fat soley from ONE part of the body. when you lose weight, that is a result of burning fat from EVERY body part. \nbut don't despair! there are things you can do to make it "look" like you have lost only from the waist, when in reality you'll have lost from all over: combining diets (if that's what you're doing to lose weight) with exersize programs and activities that exersize the waist can help you burn MORE fat at that point. that way you will have lost fat from all your body parts, but since the waist will be the only part getting exersized, THAT will look slightly slimmer and more fit. thus, people will think that you lost weight ONLY from there!! ;-) \n---good luck!
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i would say if you're 100% motivated to lose the weight and are willing to make some drastic changes to your diet, then yes curves would help...i went in to a curves and was not impressed with the set up...i would say the best route to go is to eat every few hours...not huge meals just snacky type size...stay active go for walks, go swimming, take yoga or pilates whatever floats your boat...make sure you go to your doctor before starting any physical activity.
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Weight gain and loss is determined, at the most basic, by calories in versus calories out.  Exercise, by increasing calories out, is equally important to weight loss as diet change, which decreases calories in.  The real answer depends on the starting point.  For someone who has a horrendous diet and moderate exercise habits, the dietary change may be more important.  For someone with a reasonable diet, but very poor exercise habits, the exercise will play a greater role.  The efficient thing to do is to establish a balance utilizing both factors, really.
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You cannot spot reduce.  Impossible to lose weight from one area of your body only.  If you are heavy all over, when you lose the weight, your face will probably slim down, too.  Some people just have normally fuller faces than others.