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Q. i wanna drop at least 7 pounds by august 18th.
what would i have to do?
please good answers.
thanks ill give high ratings:)
what would i have to do?
please good answers.
thanks ill give high ratings:)
Answer
well...
as you may have heard, the faster you lose weight, the faster you are likely to gain it back
it's definitely doable to lose 7 pounds by august 18th, but i'm going to recommend some other things;
instead of just cutting back on your calories and losing weight by eating less (which makes you gain it back really fast) i'm going to recommend simply eating healthier and exercising a little bit more. you don't necessarily have to eat fewer calories, just healthier calories- preferably from foods that are low in fat
keep in mind, there is a difference between losing fat and losing weight
i'm assuming you want to lose fat- but here's the thing
you can lose fat and look slimmer, but still weigh more... why?
because lean muscle weighs almost 3x as much as fat
so think of your body in terms of inches, and not pounds.
i'm a ballerina, and i weigh 15 pounds more than my friend who is the same height, but i look so much slimmer because i exercise all the time and she just has extra fat, not muscle
so, simple things like cutting out any unnecessary sweets- like that cookie we go to when we're bored, and not really hungry... NO SODA! i cannot stress that enough, it's so bad for you
eat lots of veggies! especially tomatoes, broccoli, spinach... they are packed with vitamins, they will help flush out any toxins and make your skin look fabulous. lean meats like tuna are great for you too... you can eat a whole can of tuna, and it's only 150 calories... and much more filling
(yes, a can of tuna has fewer calories than a soda, or a handful of chips, or a few cookies)
in terms of exercising, the simplest things help rev your metabolism and burn some fat. brisk walks, taking a little bike ride. for lean muscles, do some squats while holding a heavy book, or get a pair of ankle weights (or not) and do some leg lifts for easy toning... also try swimming, or even dancing around your house.
anything that helps you break a sweat and gets your heart pumping.
you don't have to do these activities for hours at a time.... just maybe 20 minutes a day. be consistent.
well...
as you may have heard, the faster you lose weight, the faster you are likely to gain it back
it's definitely doable to lose 7 pounds by august 18th, but i'm going to recommend some other things;
instead of just cutting back on your calories and losing weight by eating less (which makes you gain it back really fast) i'm going to recommend simply eating healthier and exercising a little bit more. you don't necessarily have to eat fewer calories, just healthier calories- preferably from foods that are low in fat
keep in mind, there is a difference between losing fat and losing weight
i'm assuming you want to lose fat- but here's the thing
you can lose fat and look slimmer, but still weigh more... why?
because lean muscle weighs almost 3x as much as fat
so think of your body in terms of inches, and not pounds.
i'm a ballerina, and i weigh 15 pounds more than my friend who is the same height, but i look so much slimmer because i exercise all the time and she just has extra fat, not muscle
so, simple things like cutting out any unnecessary sweets- like that cookie we go to when we're bored, and not really hungry... NO SODA! i cannot stress that enough, it's so bad for you
eat lots of veggies! especially tomatoes, broccoli, spinach... they are packed with vitamins, they will help flush out any toxins and make your skin look fabulous. lean meats like tuna are great for you too... you can eat a whole can of tuna, and it's only 150 calories... and much more filling
(yes, a can of tuna has fewer calories than a soda, or a handful of chips, or a few cookies)
in terms of exercising, the simplest things help rev your metabolism and burn some fat. brisk walks, taking a little bike ride. for lean muscles, do some squats while holding a heavy book, or get a pair of ankle weights (or not) and do some leg lifts for easy toning... also try swimming, or even dancing around your house.
anything that helps you break a sweat and gets your heart pumping.
you don't have to do these activities for hours at a time.... just maybe 20 minutes a day. be consistent.
Google gods/goddesses: I'm looking for a QUIET elliptical exercise machine. Suggestions?
Bill
I don't want to irk the neighbors with any noise, but I need to lose some excess poundage and ellipticals rock. Brand names, costs and other relevant suggestions welcome.
Answer
Direct quotes from:
Consumer Report Quick Recommendations Elliptical exercisers
Models that did best in our tests cost well over $2,000. Paying that kind of money gets you solid construction that comes close to the quality of a gym machine, very good ergonomics, and a wide range of exercise intensity. You also typically get a more generous warranty.
For $1,000 we found a CR Best Buy that lacks the gym-machine feel of the top-rated models but should be fine for most users.
NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 CR Best Buy at $1000 with an overall score of 73 out of 100 (very good) Ergonomics, construction and ease of use were rated very good, exercise range was rated excellent.
Scwinn 430 $800 overall rating 69 out of 100 (at the lower end of the very good range) Ergonomics - good, construction-excellent, and ease of use - very good, exercise range - excellent.
Not Recommended Models:
The Diamondback 460Ef ellipticals we tested had several defects that hampered operation. On one machine, the problem was a misaligned resistance belt. On another 460Ef, the belt slipped during high intensity exercise. We gave the model a Not Recommended rating. The owner's manual for the Nautilus NE 3000 elliptical, powered by an internal generator as you pedal, tells users to "simply pedal at 25 rpm or higher to activate the computer." But when the resistance was set at 16 or higher (on a scale of 0 to 20) and rpm was below 50, the power kept cutting off. The model received a Not Recommended rating for that reason.
The test-result columns are arranged by order of importance in the scoring for each machine. The Ratings rank elliptical exercisers by overall performance. Quick Picks takes other considerations into account, such as value.
The link may not open for you as you have to subscribe to CR's online service.
I have one of those quiet stationary bikes I like it and it works well for me but I really like Zan's recommendation. I'll have to give that a whirl <G>
Zan the link was interesting but not to my tastes.
Direct quotes from:
Consumer Report Quick Recommendations Elliptical exercisers
Models that did best in our tests cost well over $2,000. Paying that kind of money gets you solid construction that comes close to the quality of a gym machine, very good ergonomics, and a wide range of exercise intensity. You also typically get a more generous warranty.
For $1,000 we found a CR Best Buy that lacks the gym-machine feel of the top-rated models but should be fine for most users.
NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 CR Best Buy at $1000 with an overall score of 73 out of 100 (very good) Ergonomics, construction and ease of use were rated very good, exercise range was rated excellent.
Scwinn 430 $800 overall rating 69 out of 100 (at the lower end of the very good range) Ergonomics - good, construction-excellent, and ease of use - very good, exercise range - excellent.
Not Recommended Models:
The Diamondback 460Ef ellipticals we tested had several defects that hampered operation. On one machine, the problem was a misaligned resistance belt. On another 460Ef, the belt slipped during high intensity exercise. We gave the model a Not Recommended rating. The owner's manual for the Nautilus NE 3000 elliptical, powered by an internal generator as you pedal, tells users to "simply pedal at 25 rpm or higher to activate the computer." But when the resistance was set at 16 or higher (on a scale of 0 to 20) and rpm was below 50, the power kept cutting off. The model received a Not Recommended rating for that reason.
The test-result columns are arranged by order of importance in the scoring for each machine. The Ratings rank elliptical exercisers by overall performance. Quick Picks takes other considerations into account, such as value.
The link may not open for you as you have to subscribe to CR's online service.
I have one of those quiet stationary bikes I like it and it works well for me but I really like Zan's recommendation. I'll have to give that a whirl <G>
Zan the link was interesting but not to my tastes.
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