My hubby is trying get down to at least 26% of body fat and he is stuck at 29.9%, what kind of advise does?
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Our bodies are smart, we have a percentage of bodyfat that our bodies like to maintain in order to function.  If we try to go below that your body will fight to keep it.  Changes in diet need to occur.  Is he eating enough food to lose weight?  He'll find that the more healthy foods he eats the more he'll lose.  To lose weight he can try keeping close track of calories (Fitday.com).  To lose weight the basic formula is his bodyweight x 12.  So if he weights 200 lbs he would need to eat 2400 (200 x 12)calories of healthy meals a day to lose weight.  He can find out more about this by reading info posted at this sight.  Goodluck!\n\nhttp://z13.invisionfree.com/ExtremePhysique/index.php?
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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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When I married my husband he only weighed 140 lbs. He is 6'1''. He was way too skinny, but I loved him anyway. \nWe have been married for almost 8 years now. He is 29 years old. Now that his metabolism has slowed down a bit, he has started to gain weight. He is a whopping 180 lbs now. He looks great. He has filled out and looks like a grown up instead of a teenager. He wouldn't have had to chase me quite so hard had he looked like that back then!  But now he has to make sure he doesn't sit on his butt too much because the love handles have threatened to show up.\nExercising is always a good idea. It doesn't matter if you are thin or not, being toned makes a big difference. Just don't expect to get big biceps and wash board abs over night. You'll only be disappointed. Eat right too. It really does help. I once knew a guy who wanted to gain weight so bad that he ate a jar of peanut butter and drank a gallon of milk a day plus his regular 3 big meals and a snack. It worked, but he felt wiped out all the time and didn't have the energy to do anything. \nWhat ever you do...do it right.
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He is a little out of shape. He just needs to do some type of cardio activity to get in better shape. Some sort of weight loss may also be needed.
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He needs to change his life style a bid,change his eating habits lose some pounds no more sodas with caffeine also no coffee.\nExercise is very important he needs to walk fast or run 30 minutes minimum a day . You have to be nice to him and give him some massage or he can go to a person for a real pro massage i personal think that a massage with love is the best .If you don't see a change in 20 days he needs to go to the doctor to check his eye twitch just to be on the safe side .let me now if you need more help .Also making love is great helps a lot .
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i think you 're the one who needs to decide if it stays or goes.if you're happy with it then dont worry.if you think it's a turn off then do something about it.  Personally my hubby gained a little around his belly and it just gave me more to hang onto to....his personality didn't change....and hes not sloppy fat so we're good...
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It is easier for men to lose the fat on their stomachs then woman. try to incorporate jogging into the walking. Defiantly do weight training and start doing Ab exercises they will help tremendously. But running and jogging will help burn up those calories. And if you have a bad diet start changing that to you will then have less calories to burn and then the exercise you do will help focus on the stored fat on your body.
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First, he needs to see a diabetic specialist or his family doctor. Ask for an AC1 test. What have his sugars been over the past three months? Has he been snacking? As well, 4 small meals isn't really enough. He should be eating 3 well-balanced meals (your local diabetes association or doctor can help you with this and there are places that can offer advice on nutrition for diabetics) with snacks in between. Remember, raw vegetables are better than cooked and be careful with fruits. Fruits contain sugar and not all fruits contain the same amount fructose. Also, read the ingredients on foods you buy. Some foods contain an outragous amount of sugar even though they say "lite" or "fat-free". Also, remember, less fat is better. How much does he weigh? The more he's overweight, the higher his sugars are likely to go. Exercise is also important. Don't worry about joining the local gym, just a walk in the evening or something like that will do. Maybe a swim. It doesn't have to be difficult. Most of all, though, talk to your doctor. Insulin and medication levels may have to be changed or tests may have to be run. Your doctor is an invaluable resource in this matter. No food in the world is going to do what your husband and your doctor can do.
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Be honest with him. If he is a little over weight, encourage him to lose some without sounding insulting. For example, rather than saying "Well, you could lose a few pounds." say "if your not happy with your body, try to establish a healthier lifestyle." Be supportive rather than letting him wallow in self pitty. And if he does lose weight nothing is more encouraging than commenting on how much better he looks.
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Congratulations on that 26 pound loss!!!  You are at a plateau.  The only way to break the plateau is to further alter your diet and change your workout.  You have to workout even harder than before.  If that doesn't work for you then I would suggest seeing the Dr.  I'm in the same boat right now.  Just have to decide if I really WANT to know what is wrong with me.  My personal trainer told me that there isn't anything more he can do for me and see the doctor for a full physical workup.  I fired him.
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You need to be dedicated to an entire lifestyle change. You need to cut out all soda, which by the way having one can a day will cause 15lbs in a year. You need to limit sweets to before 4 pm eat dinner no later than 6 pm. You need to have a healthy breakfast and make sure you are drinking at least eight glasses of water. Most importantly you need to start excercising at least 30min a day. Try taking a speedy walk with your man! Don't take diet pills, they will do more harm than good. But, you need to be dedicated and consistant. Good luck and I am sure that you will soon be addicted to a healthy thinner lifestyle!!
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Hi, you have two options! Eat less! Or exercise more!\n     Gary H.
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there is nothing more effective than exercise and discipline. i almost tip the scale before but now im only 160lbs. and now im already pregnant. =)
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He is not doing himself any favours with his lifestyle. I'll bet on top of his 35 pints he eats chippys, kebabs, McDonalds etc.....His heart is telling him to stop abusing his body and to lose weight. At 21 you should be full of energy and life, not in a hospital bed (another obese person sucking the NHS and state dry? - sorry it's true) Do him a favour and talk straight with him. He needs to start looking after himself if he wants to see 30 with some degree of health. Its not difficult to eat properly. 5 extra stone on anyone would put immense pressure on their body and organs.\n\nThanks for the thumbs down but you are deluding yourselves. The truth hurts doesn't it? Nurses and doctors in the NHS are faced with people like this every day who do not know or have never been shown how to look after themselves and eat properly. I would be dispondent also if this was what I had to treat everyday and was not allowed to be up front about what the actual problem is which is bad diet and lack of exercise. The fat kids are the saddest - what parent in their right mind would allow their child to get into a physical state like that whereby they actually can't participate in an active lifestyle. Lazy parenting does my head (and the NHS) right in. Again, thanks for the thumbs.
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Lose weight for you.  Lose it because it will make you feel better physically and will increase your confidence and self-esteem.\n\nWhen you're happy with yourself, you'll be presenting yourself in a positive, more attractive way to everybody.\n\nIf this makes your husband more interested in sex, great.  If it doesn't, you've still got all the positives that you gained as you lost.\n\nAnd if his disinterest continues, it's his problem.  He should look into his own physical and/or psychological reasons for the slowdown.
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Make daily exercise an activity you do with your boyfriend.  Go on a long, brisk walk, or even a jog.  Maybe head to your local gym and have a joint work-out session.\n\nAsk him to help remind you not to eat quite so much (if you really are eating more than you need to be).  I'm sure he'd be willing to help out.\n\nAbout being afraid that he'll leave you... you shouldn't even worry about it!  If he's a decent guy and really likes you, he won't care what you look like and he CERTAINLY won't be embarrassed to be with you in public.  If he leaves you, he wasn't worth having.  I know this sounds cliche, but it's cliche because it's so true.\n\nDon't get all gung-ho about this losing weight thing before checking out what your ideal healthy weight for your height is.  Once you find out, set that as a limit and DON'T go under that weight.  You don't want to start a neverending chain... sadly that happens to way too many people.\n\nGood luck!
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a balanced diet! But if you don't exercise you will have flab hanging off of you where the fat use to be!