is this a good goal? (weight)?
Question:
im gonna run...so sit-ups...pushups, crunches, and drink lots of water....is this good or is there something better you might have in mind for me. just curious
Answers:
Your goal of going down to 125 lbs is a pretty good goal since, although you are still within the acceptable Body mass Index (BMI) for your height (134 lbs is equivalent to a BMI of around 24 while 125lbs is equivalent to a BMI of 22). An ideal BMI is less than 25. Any higher than this then you would be overweight and at risk for heart complications. BTW, your BMI is computed using the following formula: BMI=weight (kg)/height(meters) squared.
I think that not eating junk food, getting enough exercise and altogether having a more active lifestyle is going to do you a world of good. Don't ever starve yourself because starvation just slows down your metabolism to accomodate the decreased calories so that the next time you do go back to a regular diet, you find that you actually gain more weight. Eat a hearty breakfast for energy, a medium lunch and not too much at dinner and you're set. Add lots of fruits fruits and veggies in your diet for fiber and as natural sources of vitamins and minerals, plus adequate amounts of water and you'll be okay.
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yeah thats a good goal.if you keep doing that until your birthday you'll might lose about that mouch or more weight.just don't over exersize and try to lose it in a month or so
sounds like a good plan for a helathy lifestyle to me.
Eat healthy, live healthy, exercise and your body will take care of itself.
but hey.. don't start freaking out about your weight at such a young age! Look at it more like living healthy.
Sounds fine to me. Everyone should do that, whether they want to lose weight or not. Make your diet as healthy as you can, lots of fruit and vegetables, low fat dairy, easy on the carbs, etc. Good luck
yes it is good but u NEED to eat some junk food!! Like go to www.mypyramid.com. It will tell u how much caloiries u should eat a day.
The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:
*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm
Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.
Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html
It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.
*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.
Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/
A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.
*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.
*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.
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