I'm about 100 lbs. over weight and we start school in 6 weeks. I want to lose at least a noticable amount. I've tried everything! No matter how much I diet I can't lose and I have $5 to my name. Someone PLEASE HELP ME!
Emily, If you're looking for a quick fix it doesn't work that way. You have to work hard and be patient. When I try to lose weight I always use this motto. It took years to get into this shape, I'm not going to get skinny overnight. It takes time and sometimes it can be frustrating especially when you think you're doing okay and still you can't see a difference. Have you checked with your Dr.? Maybe you have a medical condition that will keep you from losing weight. Your thyroid can have this effect on you. I would suggest doing what the one person said, write down what you eat. Sometimes you think you're doing good, but when you see it in writing you can't believe how much you really eat. If you drink diet drinks or regular drinks with sugar in them, switch to water; you'll save money and calories. Don't diet, just try to eat healthier and smaller portions and try to find foods high in fiber because it fills you up longer. Exercise is another important part of losing weight. Start out slow and build up. Walking is a good exercise and it's free. Good luck and remember, it takes time but it will be worth it in the long run.
You may need to change your routine. There's a lot of great advice already. Eat less. Take all the willpower you can to focus on this. Distract yourself when you start to get that urge to eat; especially in the evening! Definitly exercise through whatever form you favor. I find having upbeat music on in the house and out is a great help. Don't put yourself down. One I try to follow is; imagine yourself your ideal weight and think if I were like that would I be eating this? This works great for posture and feeling good about yourself! Best of luck! God Bless.
You may need to change your routine. There's a lot of great advice already. Eat less. Take all the willpower you can to focus on this. Distract yourself when you start to get that urge to eat; especially in the evening! Definitely exercise through whatever form you favor. I find having upbeat music on in the house and out is a great help. Don't put yourself down. One I try to follow is; imagine yourself your ideal weight and think if I were like that would I be eating this? This works great for posture and feeling good about yourself! Best of luck! God Bless.
Hi Emily, I am 43 and it seems like I have been dieting most of my life. I lost thirty pounds this year by writing down everything I eat no matter how much I ate and by walking. I still need to loose another 30 pounds but I have learned to not get in a hurry. If I am one pound less this month than last then I have been successful! No stress in this way of thinking and I don't get hungry. I try not to go over 1600 calories a day but if I do I try to compensate for the extra thru out the week.
Eating food with lots of fiber is very important also. Oatmeal is inexpensive and very good for you, when you get some money fiber one bars and cereal are very high in fiber and good for you. The fiber one bars with chocolate chips is a great in between meal snack. Look for coupons on fiber one products also. Sweet freedom fudge bars are only 35 calories each and high in fiber. If you can follow the new food pyramid it is the best plan to follow. Go to mypyramid.gov and you can formulate a diet plan and it is free!I walk thirty minutes at least 3 times a week but my goal is to walk 30 minutes everyday. The activity is most important. If you need to talk to me just send me at email at ablssdmm AT aol.com
The tragic case of Terry Schiavo has hopefully led to an increased awareness of the dangers of eating disorders. However, there is evidence that the antioxidants in tea- and not just green tea- are healthful.
OK, but if we are both crossing the desert, and the only beverages in our canteens are ice tea and beer, pass them to me. I think I'll have a much better survival rate!
Anything with caffiene is dehydrating as well. Terri Schiavo, the Florida woman who was the subject of a court battle regarding being taken off life-support, drank so much iced tea as part of her anorexia that her kidneys shut down.
Emily, the problem with blanket advise is we don't know what we're covering. You mentioned school, high school or college? Ask your doctor or school nurse if there is a registered dietician you can talk to. Someone who can give you a plan that's about you and support you in the changes. Don't "reward" yourself with food. Food is the tool to keep you alive. If you deserve a reward go to a movie; get your hair or nails done; or something special to you. A new pair of earrings can cost the same as a box of treat food. Keep a journal at the top of every page write something good about you. Even on the "bad" days. See the good in you. Blessings, and what ever you do, do it healthy. It's alway ironic to me when someone dies trying to be skinny.
I am responding to drinking water. Do not force yourself to drink water when you are not thirsty and drinking more water makes you feel ill. You can cause an electrolyte imbalance and pass out. Also, any food or beverage with a water content is hydrating. There is no such thing as a dehydrating beverage.
I don't think you can safely loose 100 lbs in 6 weeks, but you can definitely reevaluate what you eat and start making healthy choices in that time. You didn't mention if you exercise--that would be something to consider. Also, drink plenty of water. If you don't like the taste of plain water, get a bottle of lemon juice (near the juices in the grocery store) and put a squirt of that in your water. I think that Dr. Oz guy that's on Oprah has some good ideas about eating and living healthy. Here's a link to some stuff he has: http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200611/tows_past_20061102.jhtml
DR. Gott says just cut out flour & sugar.... My sister used to follow the "FIT FOR LIFE" diet book. She did well by swimming 40 laps everyday before work,walked 2-3 miles on her lunch break, and Saterdays and only eat fruit before noon and salad or 1/2 sandwich at lunch and lightly steamed veggies with skinless chicken breast or grilled salmon for dinner.
Honey, I'll just be fat , but happy to be alive. Great Granny Hugs, Vi
even if you think you will pass out if you drink another plain water - drink one anyway (not if you think you will actually vomit) - instead of a soda which makes fat worse to get rid of - someone else told me to drink tea -- & walk - put an excersize bike in front of the tv if possible & ride while you watch a movie or your afternoon soaps ! Don't forget to reward yourself once in ahwile with a popsicle or something fun! That doesn't mean loose 10 pounds & celebrate by eating a cheesecake ! Good luck - I have a lot I should loose too ! Probably more than you do !
You do not have to diet! Just cut your daily portions in half. If you would like dessert only eat half or find someone to eat the other half. Do not let yourself ever to get stuffed! You will notice how much better you feel after eating light and you will not have that tired feeling. Your body will adjust very fast to eating less food and you will not feel deprived because you are allowing yourself whatever you want to eat but just HALF of it. Dont go overboard on junk food. Stay away from restaurant food if possible. I made it through 2 holidays and lost 24 lbs in 5 months with no exercise. I now walk three times a week and I am still eating half portions. As a result, I dropped two dress sizes and still maintaining the weight. Just remember, we Americans eat way too much food!
You can't do anything in 6 weeks that isn't going to make you sick or worse. Starving might work, but then you'll gain it back and more when you start to eat, not to mention permanently damage your heart. You could barf but that would damage your teeth, stomach, and esophagus. You could use laxatives but that would cost money, ruin your bowels and stomach. Get my drift? You can't do anything healthy in 6 weeks.
What you can do, is NOT DIET. Diet brings up NEGATIVE. EAT RIGHT. Go to the food pyramid on-line and follow that to a tee. I am not spouting off things I don't know, I was morbidly obese and had surgery, but didn't deal with my food issues so I've gained some weight back.
I am going to put this to you bluntly and plainly, you are NOT 100 lbs. overweight because you "diet". You are 100 lbs overweight because you are eating more calories (probably way more) than you are expending. You need to eat the proper amount of calories, say about 1,500-1,600 a day (depending on several things) can go as low as 1,200 and you need to MOVE. Plain and simple.
NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE PROMISE, THERE IS NO WAY TO DO IT HEALTHY LIKE! Don't call it a diet, call it a life change, new habits, whatever.
Check out Bob Greene's New life diet on Oprah.com, he has a lot of common sense things to say about weight and weight loss. You need to feel better about yourself, if that takes a big wakeup call and some good clean food and exercise, than so be it!
You want quick weight loss and probably want to lose it for life right? Well, your answer is annecollins.com If you send me your email - I can give you a sampler diet. I think it's the best thing you could ever follow and NOT feel hungry whilst eating dessert daily too!
Login using the form on the top of the page to post feedback (if you are a registered user). If you have not yet registered, click here to do so. It's FREE!.
Archives:
Request: Quick Weight Loss Tips
Archived on 07/14/2007
Does anybody know of any quick weight loss tips that you have tried yourself and has been successful. I am going to a class reunion in July and really want to lose weight for the occasion.
Pam from GA
Answers:
RE: Quick Weight Loss Tips
Depends on how much. If you are talking a few pounds, then it's just eating better, exercise some or more (You must burn more calories than consumed) and drink LOTS of water. If you are looking to drop a LOT of pounds before, then I don't have any ideas for you because it's not safe for your body. Especially with the summer months coming up, if you mess with the balance of your body, your electrolytes and such can go off and you can make your self real sick.
If you are looking to lose a few pounds (5-10), you are looking at a realistic goal. You may even be able to lose close to 20 by then, but remember the first few are water and you must continue your regime after or it will all come back.
Eat lots of veggies (green are best), and some starches. Meat should be a unnecessary side dish, and chicken is the best! Homemade stirfry on brown rice is my favorite, I pick out most of the chicken for my husband.
Move more! As long at you aren't starving yourself or eating bad food, you will lose weight. Chores can help you lose weight, as can standing more in general. I like to walk on the phone, when it rings I begin my "house check".
Don't consume alcohol: it causes your body to retain water and is LOADED with calories.
If you are serious about losing weight and want to be healthy, too look into the Isagenix program, you won't be sorry. Check out the website and read the weight loss testimonies. I had problem losing weight and then I took a different approach, I wanted to be healthy and feel good and energetic and then, to my amazement, the weight just melted away. Check it out, it won't cost you a thing to see what it's all about. www.haveaniceday.isagenix.com.
I am on the Slim-Fast diet right now. You can go to their web-site and register for free, they give you a meal planner and advice, they have a buddy system and everything, for FREE!! At first it was really hard drinking a shake for breakfast and lunch (I didn't do the snacks at first) but I got results quickly! I lost 7 pounds in about one week!! Of course I am exercising as well, which really helps! Good luck!
No matter which diet you choose, make sure you get enough protein and calcium, drink 8 glasses of water daily and exercise. Weight won't come off easily unless you monitor the protein, calcium and water intake (I learned this at a diet class).
"Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper."
Go on a parasite cleanse. My friend and I have been on it for 2 and 3 months. She has lost over 20 lbs, and I've lost 10. You would be amazed how much better you feel too.
I would suggest that you have your hair done, put on your prettiest dress and make up, go with your best smile and a great attitude, have fun and don't worry about the rest. Trying to be a people pleaser is the worst job in the world. Go as who your really are and if people don't accept you then they are the losers not you. Enjoy your reunion.
Hi, I have lost weight fast by Atkins. No bread, no flour, no pasta (NO WHITE), no potato. Just eat meat, cheese, eggs, vegetables (lots of them). Salad is good. Milk products OK. Pork rinds for a snack or use in recipes for bread (like meatloaf). I use bbq pork rinds for baked chicken or fried. Dip pork rinds in sour cream for a chip and dip. Out to eat burgers? Don't eat bread or eat only 1 bun. NO SUGAR. Diet pop or ice tea, no sugar. LOTS OF WATER. Walk for excerise. You will have a headache and feel sluggish first few days of eliminating the sugar from diet. It is easy once you get started. You can lose 10 lbs. fast. It slows then picks up again. It does lower cholesterol count also. It does work! I eat sausage or bacon, cheese with a egg for breakfast, omlets good, salad or veggie for lunch, dinner: meat and veggies.
By Esther
RE: Quick Weight Loss Tips
During my last pregnancy, I developed an allergy to dairy and wheat. so I had to cut out all items with these items in it. I lived on fresh fruit, veggies and lean chicken and fish I cooked on my forman grill. In a matter of a few weeks (save for my belly), my body was so lean and my legs never looked better.
This is not a fun diet, but what it? It will work wonders though. You don't have to starve yourself, in fact eat every 3-4 hours. Just keep it to fruit, veggies and lean proteins. Light yogurt is a great dairy that won't bloat you too and has protein. I recommend the protein shakes for breakfeast, another shake or advantage bar with an apple for lunch and a dinner that is 1/2 -3/4 veggie and some protein. Desserts can be sugar free jello, popcorn and light Yoplait chocolate whips.
Buy a Playstation 2 and invest in the Dance Dance Revolution Program with the dance mat. You enter how many calories you want to burn, and then you keep dancing until you reach your goal. You'll be so absorbed in the dance, you'll forget you're exercising.
Also:
Keep nuts on hand for snacking. They are rich, but filling.
Write down everything you eat, at least at the beginning of a diet. This is hard to keep up with after awhile, especially if you are on the go!
Measure out servings, for example, one cup of cereal is usually a serving.
There are inexpensive diet frozen meals. Smart Ones and Lean Cuisine are good. They help with portion control.
Don't weigh yourself every day. Muscle weighs more than fat. If you are exercising, the way your clothing fits may be a better indication of your progress.
There are good low calorie treats such as Alba Shake mixes. You can just throw the powder in the blender with a cup of ice water. Only 70 calories.
Vanilla yogurt is good to keep on hand. You can blend it with any kind of chopped fruit and chopped nuts or granola for a satisfying breakfast or dessert substitute.
Avoid or at least scale down on the whites: white bread, white rice, potatoes.
Avoid binge foods. I couldn't bake homemade bread and diet. I bought whole grain bagels and English muffins. It was easier to stop at one serving.
Ditto cakes are too tempting. Muffins are good because you can freeze them and warm up one at a time to eat.
I did not eat after 7:00 pm. If I felt hungry I would say to myself, "Oh, thank goodness, I'm losing weight." I also found that if I took my daily shower in the evening something about the steam suppressed my appetite. Now I always shower in the evening.
I am never hungry first thing in the morning. I don't eat when I'm not hungry because I know I will just consume more calories later when I am. I know this goes against conventional wisdom, but the author of the book The Way to Eat, which was featured on Oprah agrees with me.
Pack your lunch for work. Carry low cal snacks in your car so you will not be tempted to buy a junk food snack when you are away from home.
Stock up on fruit and healthy snacks. I buy nutrition bars very inexpensively at Big Lots and on sale at various stores.
If I have to have a high calorie treat, I buy small. No half gallon cartons of ice cream, for example.
I never turned down a piece of someone's birthday cake or a small portion of anything I truly craved. I think there are times when you have to give in. The diet should be a positive experience.
I keep dark chocolate on hand and eat some every evening. The antioxidants are good for me, and I never feel deprived.
Diet green tea is a calorie free healthy beverage.
I avoid soda because the carbonation makes me feel bloated.
Ruby red grapefruit juice is supposed to be a good diet drink. Fruit is generally better than juices though. Juices have a lot of calories- it takes a lot of fruit to make a glass of juice- and less fiber than eating the fruit.
Walking is a great exercise and burns calories.
In the past year, I have lost 30 pounds and feel so much better. I had to buy new clothes, but I'm sure the benefits to my health are worth it! I also enjoyed this diet. It is so much fun being two clothing sizes smaller. I am also used to eating less and it has not been difficult to stay in the range. I lost five of the pounds after I had stopped officially dieting, just from healthier habits.
I cannot recommend the Atkins diet highly enough. It is the ONLY one that has ever worked for me.
By Cathy
RE: Quick Weight Loss Tips
Don't eat WHEAT GLUTEN, sugars, many carbs, or grains that are not "whole grain", milk/milk fat by-products, fried foods; do not eat bread and meat in same meal, drink no soft drinks/beer/alcohol; don't cook with lard or butter, eat only DARK chocolate if a candy lover, no desserts except sugarfree jello/fruit bars/fresh fruits and fruit drinks lowest in sugars. Eat avocados, grapefruit juice, grapes, blueberries, apples, tomatoes, fresh and frozen veggies galore, little, if any starches/carbs, ground nuts (especially almonds and walnuts), and try to buy organic where possible. Eat cagefree eggs, and NEVER buy anything that has been genetically modified with GROWTH HORMONES, suspected of being why we have "grown" so fat.
If you can do it and afford it, baby food and low salt soups are a great way to lose weight fast. Drink LOTS of water and breathe DEEPLY as often as possible because it "oxygenates fat cells" helping to metabolize them better. Eliminating Wheat Gluten helps tummy fat to fall off quickly. Crackers are very fattening so avoid or eat sparingly! Lime water, grapefruit, and tomatoes have special chemicals to help eliminate fat. Eat double portions of veggies and less fruit, then normal amounts of meats, except pork. Eat no lunch meat, canned meat except tuna and low salt chicken. Read labels to avoid any form of phosphates because they cause addictions to whatever they're in. Drink something when you think you are hungry, eating six small healthy snack-meals a day, NOT three LARGE meals. Don't eat after 8 pm and get lots of good rest.
Do a lot of housecleaning, yardwork, because it truly burns off the fat, better than exercise machines, AND you are accomplishing some things outside of the kitchen where the food is. Never go to the grocery store hungry. Eat first. Don't buy once a week, buy two-three times a week and LESS each time. Eliminate corn chips and buttery popcorn. Keep your mind busy, reduce sitting down/TV time, work standing up for at least 10 hr. days, with few breaks.
THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOXES, PACKAGES, PLATES,BOWLS, CANS AND BOTTLES. Nibble on celery, carrots, grapes, sliced apples, avocados, tomatoes, zucchini slices, cucumbers (no pickles) and berries of all sorts. Don't expect HUGE amounts to fall off, but be happy when your tummy begins to flatten just above the navel, where the GLUTEN fat is stored and constantly replaced before you heard what to do about it. God bless and good luck. : )
