How do I lose weight now that I`m fat and 40?
Please can anyone help me I`ve put on three stone ( I had a bad back for five years) I`ve tried dieting and I do aerobic exercise for two hours every week
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listen! You dont have go mad with exercise.
Eat small 4 - 5 times a day.
Eat balanced clean low fat food made up of food you enjoy!
Keep an eye on total calories you take in through the day.
If your not losing weight lower your daily intake by around 300 - 500 calories per day.
DONT STARVE YOURSELF!
Drink plenty of water.
Weigh yourself once a week in the morning no more, losing 2lb a week is fine.
Allow yourself a blow out day, it wont hurt!
That is it my friend, doing some gym is cool, aero is great and it of course is good for you.. just that its not essential..
good luck
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The same way you lose weight when you are fat and 20. Eat less, exercise more.
At least 1,200 calories per day, but less than 1,400. Diet of lean protein, whole grains, fruits & vegetables.
Moderate exercise for at least 1 hour EVERY day.
I really wish I could help you because I'm facing the same problem. If you find the answer, let me know.
Two hours each week won't do it. You need to put more hours into getting fit. Eat right and healthy and once you reach your goal take it easy.
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Reduce calories. WebMD has a section where you can put in your age/weight/gender and it will calculate how many calories you should take in to lose weight.
You need to exercise daily not just a few times a week. Make yourself walk daily, drink lots of water and avoid fatty foods and foods with empty calories.
Stay out of the reach of the fridge.
"If I ever start to put weight on once I reach 40, I shall carry on eating what I eat now but I shall do lots of exercise."
That's what I used to say.
I'm now 64.
Doesn't work, does it?
At 40, you really have to work because your metabolism is slower, 2 hours a week of cardio is not near enough. 1 hour per day 4 times a week MINIMUM! PLUS weight trainign 3 times a week. The intensity of your cardio MUST be in the 70%+ range to tap into stored fat. HINT - worout in the morning on an empty stomach - it teaches the body to use stored fat as fuel
Try walking. That's how I lost about 30 lbs in about 5 months. Also, I stayed away from all the fast food and junk food. And I cut out all the soda that I use to drink.
I had a walking buddy and we were support for each other. We went walking for about 30 to 40 minutes 4 times a week.
cut the fork, i mean what u usually have cut in small proportions. do this 4, 3 months.. u will c the difference. in u. & Ur weight.
Ive done some modelling. so more better than me. couldn't give u advise on weight. and loss. i have starved myself and lost 1 stone in a month. thats been in the past, and have kept off. gd luck.
There are only two ways to lose weight.
1. Eat less and less fatty foods.
2. Exercise more and more.
i'm in the same position, but i'm 35 and have bad back and knee probs, and asthma, the older we get the slower our metabolisam goes so we need more exercise, its a never ending circle, i've just been refered to a dietician and hopeing to get put on a new weight lose tab, but i think my weight will be alot more than yours, i'm 15 stone over weight, you need a good support network to help you lose weight, even if its only 3 stone, if you want to talk more on this your welcome to email me at janine312001@yahoo.co.uk
all you have too do is cut out the crisps and chocolate.i did and lost 10lb in 3 weeks.
Discipline yourself by reducing ur diet from from 100% down to 40%.
Honey don't think "diet" think "lifestyle change." Use a smaller plate like a salad plate, so your eyes see more food.
Don't take seconds.
Eat a piece of fruit midmorning and midafternoon to keep your blood sugar level and avoid bingeing.
Take the stairs instead of the lift and walk to do errands etc. whenever possible. Get off the bus a stop early and walk.
Drink plenty of water, esp. a glass before meals. It will help eliminate toxins and make you feel full sooner.
If you get an urge to snack, wait 10 min. Lots of times the urge will fade.
In winter, when cold water isn't so nice, drink herbal teas.
Avoid caffiene. It's a stimulant and can make you feel hungry; and tea and coffee often imply cake.
Avoid the pastry and junkfood aisles in the supermarket. Give or throw away the junkfoods you have at home. If it's in the house it'll end up in your mouth.
Get support; find an online support group for weight loss thru Yahoo or other groups. Find a friend to walk or exercise with, someone you can be accountable to.
Every time you're tempted to eat something bad for you, ask yourself: Is this really worth the calories?
I know it IS so much harder after 40. Do this for you. Ignore doomsayers and critics and just do it. One day at a time, one meal at a time. You only have to live through the next 5 minutes, each time you are tempted.
I have been using the Weight Watcher's points I dont actually pay for the classes but bought the books and have been following the points I am 30 with 4 kids and this seems to be working for me.. Good Luck!
If you go to a weight watchers store you can purchase a kit with points for dining out, a food companion book and a tracking book in a black case for 19.99.. and you dont have to join to buy it. I didnt
try bombing a wrapp of wizz. It works for my collegues at school. *lol*
join slimming world or weight watchers
You can follow Dr Heber's protein diet. It has worked for me and I'm 56! It was more than 8 years that I was trying to shove 10 lbs from my body.
If you like to kmow more contact me!
try slimming tablets
Try the zone diet darling
One of the most popular diets in the USA now
Clive Jenkins
http://www.zonediet-delivery.com
Have faith in you first.... You can do it.
Say No to junk foods. Eat lots of vegetables. Drink min. 10 glass of warm water in a day. Exercise 1 hr a day (walking, jogging, cycling, tennis, etc).
Eat dinner before 9pm and that too in less quantity. Have good sleep in night and wake up early i.e. before 6am.
You will loose weight after one month. till then be rigid to this schedule otherwise you will be 50 yrs and more fatter than you now..
All the best.
Hi
Try this simple plan it worked for me so here goes,
If you are serious about losing weight, the calories in the food you eat should be less than the energy you use. You will have to increase your metabolic rate now, and plan your diet carefully.
Formulate your own weight loss plan and you will lose weight faster. More details available at http://tinyurl.com/m7ckx
Good luck
I can help you, a do a very healthy meal replacement program which is very easy safe and effective to use, it's natural and you will regain lots more energy from this.
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Eat less and live long.Avoid all fatty foods,meat,chocos ,and sugar.Low carbo vegetarian food will help.Drink more water.Do brisk walking or jogging daily.It is possible to get weight reduced.Be confident.Good Luck.
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