Have you lost 30lbs or more? How'd you do it?
482947
I started exercising.  First I walked 20 minutes a day.  Then I added 3 times a week workout with weights.  \n\nAfter that, I just limited myself to smaller meals and lost weight. My smaller meals consisted of one thing for breakfast(pancakes, eggs,or cereal,etc, one food item for lunch(sandwich,soup,or baked potato), a playing-card sized meat serving and two half-cup sized sides plus lettuce or other veggies  for dinner. I don't drink soda anyway.  No candy.
888793
Never heard of this one ,,, interesting ,,, I lost 24 pounds and 2 3/4" in my waist in 30 days. I still have 27 more pounds to go which will be gone before Christmas. I did this on a no diet weight loss plan that is natural and healthy and only requires about 10-15 minutes of your time daily. You do not skip meals or have to eat or buy special foods and I even lost this without exercise. As far as a fat flush plan ... Hmmmmm
589486
no pain no gain darling, to actually lose that much weight your going to have to go out of your comfort zone unless your willing to wait 3-4 years.  Just stick with the basic rules, No soda, no fast food, lots of chicken, fish, fruits, vegies, whole wheat stuff, yogurt. Not so many cakes and donuts and cookies. Basic common sense for eating, you just need to enforce it. Get all the bad stuff out of the house right away, just toss it or give it away while your still motivated. No alcohol if that applies. Lots of water, 3-4 liters a day, not all at once, but spread out. Its really easy to down a liter or two while your watching tv or on the computer. Also drink some after you eat the bigger meals of the day, it helps your body pick out the nutrients in food when your food is more spread apart. \nAs for exercise, lots of cardio. Find something you like. If you have never exercised much before, start with walking 30 minutes a day at a brisk pace. Move on to different terrains that include hills and increase the time spent. After a week or two, try jogging the route. No matter what find an activity you enjoy. Walking to jogging is just an example, try hiking, rollerblading, biking. Once you get into a regular routine, if your not happy with the level of difficulty, try signing up with a gym. Spinning, pilates or kickboxing classes are great. It will also introduce you to working with weights. Talk to a trainer for instruction before using any weights. A cheap investment is a balance ball, it works you stomach while your just sitting on it, like at your computer and its great for posture. There are hundreds of exercises you can use it for for your entire body. I can give you some ideas if you want, just email me. Good Luck!
442404
2 years ago, I weighed almost 350 lbs, I would lose my breath walking out to the car to go to work. I had to walk up 6 flights of stairs to get to my desk at work, and was thrilled when they installed an elevator. I knew that I had to do something to make my life better for me. Now, after 2 long years of hard work, I am proud to say that I have lost 70 lbs, taking me down to 280 lbs. I know that I have lost a lot of weight, but I know that I have a lot more to lose. Here is what I did to help myself lose the weight.\n\nI changed a good portion of my eating habits. I now eat lots of fruits and veggies, whereas before, the closest I ever came to fruit was cherry cheesecake. I also started drinking tons of water. On an average day, I drink 1 gallon of water before I allow myself any other drinks. At family get togethers, I always bring a couple of veggie trays. This way, I know that I will (more than likely) have left overs, and there will be something that I will eat without feeling bad. Just so I don't get to discouraged, I allow myself to have 1 bowl of  low fat, no sugar added, vanilla ice cream a month. \n\n\nAnother thing that I did is exercising. I had to start slow, by walking around the neighborhood twice a day, three days a week. Now, I jog around the neighborhood 2 miles twice a day, three days a week. On the days that it is to cold or rainy to go outside, I do one of my workout tapes. I alternate between pilates and tie bow (not sure on the spelling). I have also joined a gym so I can do strength training. I have also enlisted the help of my best friend. I have read many articles saying that a person is more motivated and likely to lose weight with the help of a workout partner.\n\nI also enjoy swimming as a form of cario activity.\n\nI hope this info helps, and good luck with your weight loss!!
814404
Hi,   Are you serious about losing weight & toning up?  Then I can help you!!  I have been a personal trainer, life coach & bodybuilder for 25 years.   I just had one client lose 95 lbs. and tone right up.  I have developed an awesome, proven, and easy to follow diet & exercise program that will help you achieve your goals.  Take this opportunity like many 100’s have done.   My program has a much higher success rate than the Biggest Loser program on TV.   I can offer my plan to you for only $20.00 US.  I will accept Paypal, money orders and cash.  And I am David Price, 2177 6th Ave., Trail, BC, Canada, V1R3B8\nPlease include your age, height, weight and what you want to achieve.  I will also offer to follow your progress via messenger or e-mail.  I look forward to hearing from you.  If you have any questions please contact me at   dcprice1@shaw.ca\n\n\nSincerely,\n\nDavid Price
297164
Well there are several ways to go about loosing weight...First you could find a brand of diet soda you enjoy...it took me awhile to find one that I liked but diet Dr. Pepper and diet Root Beer do the trick for me...\nTo loose a pound a week you need to cut out 3500 calories from what you are eating now...that could mean cutting back on portion sizes and eating lower calorie foods...Also I would highly suggest working exercises into a weight loss plan by even just walking a few days a week for 30 min you can improve your chances of loosing weight and this way you would not have to focus just on cutting calories...either way to loose a pound you have to make a 3500 calorie deficit by some combination of diet and exercise. Good Luck!
43583
YES, I LOST 80 POUNDS.\n\nI LOST 17 INCHES.
219735
I've tried all the diets.  They're all extremely hard to follow.  I have never been a person to eat healthy.  The methods I tried and have actually worked are diet pills and exercise.  And it helps to bet someone some money that you will lose the weight.  I know it sounds crazy.  But one year at work I bet three friends forty bucks each that I would lose 20 pounds in one month.  And I did it. I won 120 dollars and lost 20 pounds.  Motivation works.  I also lost 20 pounds from L A Weight Loss.  It's motivating to me because I go in every week and weigh in and I have to lose two pounds a week.  I'm paying a lot of money for it,  so I make sure those two pounds are gone every week.  Quick fixes never work.  So unless you have a major event to attend, you should chose the most effective route. Cut out all junk food and start exercising.  I still eat all the foods I have always ate but I eliminated ALL junk food.  Lowering your carb intake also works.  It's also important to cut down on your sugar intake.  It also help to set a goal date.  Make a commitment to yourself, make a bet to someone, and get going.
697558
You might think about trying this book called "The Movie Star Diet" by Steve Simmons. It helped me lose thirty pounds in 2 1/2 months when I didn't think anything would work. My goal to begin with was only 20 lbs! It has a really easy plan to follow and an excellent workout as well.
451335
I did Weight Watchers and walked on my treadmill for 3 miles per day and I lost 35 pounds in a little over 2 months.  Definitely cut back your caloric intake and start walking or running.
229519
Sure. That is easy.  I cut out all sugar, white flour, anything with corn syrup,  and ALL processed foods!  I lost 30 lbs. eating this way without exercise.  Taking care of kids all day, and cleaning house is exhausting enough! If you can't hunt it or gather it, don't eat it.  This will force you to eat VERY healthy, and the weight will fly off! You don't have to count calories.  Just eat when you are hungry.  Increase your dairy intake (studies have shown that it helps burn fat).  Important tip:  Shop only on the OUTER rim of the supermarket!  Switch to organic foods whenever possible.  This will help your body get rid of toxins.  You'll look better, feel healthier, AND lose weight!
1076216
Try South Beach Diet. I lost 30 pounds on it in 2.5 months. The key is really reducing your cravings for junk and eating smaller portions, and it helps with that. Be sure to exercise while doing it though, because the low amount of carbs can eat away at your muscle and make you very weak.
973034
it was easy... my wife left me and I got so depressed, I didn't eat for a week... lost 28 lbs.... then I got a girlfriend and have kept the weight off ever since...
645930
Take this from a woman that went from 300 pounds to 167 in under a year from pregnancy and classic overeating...it's hard work!\n\nPut on a tiny bikini once a week. and measure yourself. As you go down in weight and inches it will start to look better and better. The better you feel the less stress you have the easier it is to eat right and work out.\n\nAbout running... don't like it don't do it. It's not worth it if you aren't going to do it for a Legnth of time. Simply get a good friend and go for a fast walk for about 1.5 hours... yea I'm serious but the time will fly by and the pounds will melt off. It's not about the distance it's about keeping your cardio up and doing it for a good length of time. Maybe you can start running a little here and there to tone up your legs but it isn't your only option.\n\nKeep a journal of what you eat and when,  when you notice you aren't losing it as fast as you were look back on your journal and see why. Maybe you aren't being as strict as you should be. Think about your journal as though everything you eat will be seen by it and will broadcast around the world for everyone to see. It will help you not eat everything you can. Be sure to write it down though that is key! You will hit plateaus, it happens then you have to either cut back or work out more.\n\nAdd muscle training. It can be as easy as a butt workout on the treadmill or a bunch of push ups and sit ups. Be it in the weight room or on the couch work your muscles. This will burn some calories and help you tone up.\n\nEat what your body needs first! Lots of protien and steamed veggies. Stick to fresh fruit and wheat rice. Make it look pretty and you won't have to dread it quite so much. Treat yourself every once in a while to a little low cal ice cream or a mousse which is also a low cal dessert. \n\ni hope this helps a little bit. Good luck!
503363
there is a book called fit for life 2- living health, by harvey and marilyn diamond\n\ni have followed this diet plan myself and lost 30 lbs in 30 days... it is based on food combinations and your body's ability to process foods\n\nit essentially says to:\n1- not combine starches and protiens in the same 4 hr period\n2- eat only fruits and fruit juices before noon\n3- eat fruits BEFORE a meal (at least 20 mins)\n4- eat your meals at least 4 hrs apart\n5- avoid refined sugar and bleached flour \n6- drink 8 glasses of water daily\n7- eat dairy in moderation (says we are not baby cows!)\n8- get at least 30 mins of exercise daily\n9- do not drink soda pop as it causes our bodies to retain fat cells\n10- do not skip meals - makes your body go into panic mode and store fat... it slows down your metabolism\n11- eat fresh, raw foods when possible (except meat of course)\n\nthis is it in a nutshell-- it worked for me! the steps above are the most important ones listed in the book- follow all of them, not just a few and your results will appear magically before your eyes!\n\ngood luck\n\nsusan
305963
I lost over 30 pounds by eating just enough to get by with. You could try it. Or, my sister lost nearly 60 from a mixture of anorexia and bulimia. Whatever works for ya. For me, anorexia is easier than bulimia...
772612
i lost 20 pounds within a short amount of time. and what was funny was, i didnt change my eating habits. i jus exercised regularly. running (jogging, sprints), sit ups, and push ups.