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Weight Loss Tips?? Best Answer 10pts?
What are some exercise routines, and diets that have worked for you personally? How much weight did you lose following your plan, and how long did it take?
Hey girl!
Your question is quite broad, however I’m going to answer your questions as best as I can!
Each and every person will react differently to different dietary and physical plans/layouts, so it is absolutely imperative that you find something that works best for you!
However, to make things more easy for you, until such at time that you figure out what works best with your body, there are some rules of thumb you should ultimately follow:
As per your diet concerns: It is very important you do not opt for fad diets, or any short term dietary plans. These may work in the beginning and you may lose a few pounds, however it is hard on your body, and you are merely losing water weight.
In combination with exercising, you should be eating 5-6 smaller meals per day. These small meals should be consumed 2-3 hours between one another. For instance, if you eat your first meal of the day at 7:00am, then you would eat your next meal between 9:00am and 10:00am. Below, I have outlined that which each meal should consist of.
Meals #1, #3 and #5 (think Breakfast, lunch and supper)
Good Carbohydrate
Protein
Good Fat
Veggie/Fruit
Meals #2, and #4 (snacks)
Veggie/Fruit
Protein
Meal #6
Just a protein
Meal #6 is optional, and should only be consumed no more than 3 hours before you go to bed. This snack should only be a protein: Any carbohydrates or sugars you consume at this time, will be stored in your body. Since your body can use protein to build up and repair muscle fibres, it is an easy way to fill your tummy in a useful way, without packing on the calories before bedtime!
As per exercising! You will want to follow a consistant workout schedule. This meaning, that you will want your workouts to be regular, and consistant, in order for them to be effective!
You will want to incorporate weights into your exercise routine, in combination with cardio. Try following a weekly workout plan such as this following one, as example, that I use as my preliminary weekly exercise planner:
Mondays: cardio
Tuesdays: cardio and Upperbody
Wednesdays: cardio
Thursdays: cardio and Lowerbody
Fridays: Cardio
Saturdays: Cardio and Abdominals
Sundays: Off
You will want to incorporate weights into your plan: This will help you to tone your muscle as opposed to losing fat weight. When you gain weight, your skin stretches in an effort to meet the weight gained: Once you lose the weight, your skin does not shrink, therefore, it is important to build muscle mass to prevent loose skin and sagging.
Muscle weight takes up much less room in your body than fat weight does, and so you will lose inches.
Rest assured, however, that building muscle will not result in you looking like a body builder. This is a common misconception. Body builders follow a specific, intense weight regime in order to build that specific muscle.
On a more personal note, I have lost a total of 58 lbs in the span of 8 months. The trick, however, is not in a generic meal and fitness plan. You need to find what works best for your body!
Remember that your diet is 80% of your overal fitness: You NEED to eat healthily, and provide your body with a constant outlet of energy in order to get the desired weight off.
I hope this helps! It is, in fact, an awful lot of information to take in all at once, but if you have any questions, or concerns, feel free to let me know!
I hope this helps, hun!
xox
Alycia
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