I have a bit of a weight problem, what is the best and fastest way to lose weight?
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Hi Josie,
My first advice is not to follow any fad diets that prescribe "this" or forbid "that". There may be some logical reasoning behind them - as there is behind the claim to stay away from white rice and bread, for example - but there's a more straightforward way to take control of your weight.
In certain scientific circles, obesity (and being overweight in general) is considered a Disease of the Civilizations. Take that name with a pinch of salt - it's not meant to be sensational but it can be if you don't look at it from an educated and informed perspective. It refers to the fact that humans live today in a which which is dramatically different from how they originally lived.
Long ago, humans were hunter-gatherers, a life-style in which individuals cycled through periods of bounty and scarcity of food. Thus, our bodies learned to save as much energy as possible whenever we, say, killed a mastodon (or whatever animal early humans killed and ate) just in case we didn't kill another one for a long time. We also spent a lot of time outside, hunting and migrating to areas where there were better hunting opportunities. Overall, this means we burned a lot of energy being active and saved it whenever we could in the form of fat.
This was our lifestyle for many thousands of years, long enough for these kinds of practices to become ingrained in the way our body operates. Today, we spend much more time sitting around (perhaps on Yahoo!Answers ;) ) and enjoy food security (the ability to reasonably expect food in sufficient quantities on a regular basis) even though our physiology is optimized for high activity and low food security. Thus, we don't burn enough energy and store as much of it as possible resulting in obesity and weight gain. We have spent many more hundreds of thousands of years living as hunter-gatherers than we have as "modern" humans, and so our body is still tuned to that "older" way of life.
What does this tell us about white rice and bread?
Our diet during this early period in human history, although it included plants and berries, certainly did not include bleached rice and bread. Rice would not have been consumed till, at the earliest, 10 000 years ago (the Agricultural Revolution) and probably much later (bread would have been MUCH MUCH later). Both products are very high in calories and, combined with a sedentary lifestyle, are quite the opposite to what our bodies are accustomed to. WHITE rich and bread are even worse, as they have been bleached, a process which also causes them to lose many of their nutrients. Thus, there IS merit in staying away from these products a) it isn't enough to lose a lot of weight, and b) you CAN have some of it and still lose a lot of weight.
So, you ask, how do you lose weight?
I recommend a few easy-to-understand (though not necessarily to follow) principles.
1) Portion control. Essentially, this means eating enough so that you're satisfied. When you eat a meal, ask yourself whether you are hungry or whether you are eating simply because you like the taste. Every time you reach for another helping, ask yourself: Do I need another helping, or do I want another helping? I have several friends who lost significant amounts of weight by adopting that policy alone.
2) Diversity. Eat a variety of foods and don't forget fruits and vegetables. You can still eat rice, but eat it with some vegetables and prepare it with some sort of meat. Having a variety of foods provides a variety of nutrients in every meal and allows you to enjoy foods that may be less healthy with others that are more healthy.
3) Spread out your meals. Eat, by all means, but many smaller meals will sustain you better and keep your food metabolism consistently high. Also, avoid eating too late - just think about all the energy that your body will gain before you settle down for several hours of physical inactivity (sleeping). Where's all that energy going to go if you're not staying active? To your love handles.
4) Physical activity. Many people take this to mean going to the gym, and while that's one possibility it's certainly not the only one. The gym is great, and you may benefit by seeing other motivated people (and you can get their advice on exercises and hear their weight loss stories) but you can also go shopping for an hour or two . do some gardening . play sports with some friends. All of these are activities that get you away from your television/computer and on your feet out of the house.
If you follow these principles in a disciplined manner, you will be well on your way towards shedding pounds and living a healthier lifestyle. Take control of your life and your food and one day you'll be sharing this advice with someone else. I wish you the best of luck!
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yes it is the best way to lose weight is to not eat anything white, most is fattening. Diet pills do not work and make you sleepy, you could also join a diet club such as weight watchers and add more exercise.
Actually.rice has fibre and less calories than bread.especially brown rice.try salads and having a number of meals a day lessening the amount you eat.and have milk.increases ur metabolism.burns fat faster.
hey its all about portion size, really and some moderate exercise nothing crazy
the best way to lose weight is to move
I checked that out in john stossal's myths lies and downright stupidity. It has all the myths and lies, even about your health.
Stop eating so many chips and snacks. Start eating more fruits and vegetables. Drink a lot of juice. You can tell if something is healthy for you or not by how it makes you feel when you eat it. Also you will never be able to keep up that kind of lifestyle if you don't get outside more and get more active. Good Luck!!
i wud eat whole foods. its healthy for u n not stuffed w/harmones. i started eating natural foods n i lost 40 lbs in 2 mo. go 2 GNC n buy raw honey. raw honey makes ur skin healthier, ur nails healthier, n lets u lose wieght. o, n stop eatin salt. salt is BAD.
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eat healthy and exercise every day
You won't find the best and fastest ways to lose weight to be the same thing. Go slow. Eat a better diet and exercise more. It sounds generic, but it't the only healthy way to go. Trying to lose weight quickly will only tempt you to lose it in unhealthy ways. And if you start exercising more, you might lose weight right away, and then stop. Don't get discouraged. That's usually just water weight. Once past that, you can gradually lose the bulk.
Try eating foods high in fiber. Oatmeal for breakfast every morning.I actually mix flaxseed in with it. I lost 8 lbs. in a month that way. Also, stay away from sweets. I don't eat white bread. Just whole wheat. Don't drink any pop. Not even diet. Lots of water and juice. Yogurt is good too.
don't look for a fast method, look for one w permanent results. people w/ slower metabolisms have to try harder, unfortunately. we need to make more sensible food choices than our friends even though we see them eating yummy desserts, etc. you should eat whatever you like in small portions, and save your large portions for fruits and veggies, also, find a physical activity that you enjoy, even if it's just walking or playing w/ your dog! You're more likely to keep these types of habits than you would being deprived of any particular type of food.
I just saw a weight Dr. he told me if I do not stick to anything else remember one thing each day, treat your food intake like money the more you take in the more you save the less you take in the less you save so if you are gonna eat, eat the healthiest thing possible with the least calories and most nutrients if you do not have the food calories to spend you have to use the ones you have stored..hence weight loss..
too fast is bad.
Gradual life changes are the way to go. practice makes permanent.
the white food theory has some ligtimacy but thats because bread rice are carbs..
your body will react like a chemstry lab when exposed to sugars in carbs. it sounds alittle like the low carb diet craze.
Your brain and body need carbs not the removal of them.
I can tell you that out of all the commerical diets the south beach one sounds the most reasonable.
if you can afford it the Nutrisystem will control your daily calorie intake for you. that works as well.
http://www.nutrisystem.com/
but of course.exercise for 20min a day or try pilaties..slow and steady of course.
yeah its true a little bit but u shld do morning exercise it is effective ;)
and yoga
meditation
you need to exercise, eat a lot of cereals and fibres in the morning. yes avoidng white foods also helps but not only white food, avoid fatty foods, sugary foods and don't eat too much at a time. go for skimmed or semi skimmed milks. wetabix in the mornings is just ideal
The best way is not necessarily the fastest way to lose weight. Try eating nutritious foods, organic if you can; lots of fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Have three meals a day. Stay away from sugar, white bread, and white rice. Try using whole grain bread and brown rice. These are much healthier for your body. Avoid junk food and fast food places. They are not healthy for your body. Have one plate of food at each meal. No seconds. If you are still hungry after a meal, have a piece of fruit. I hope this helps. Good luck.
You have to lower your calorie intake and exercise or add more activity to your life.Its that simple. Its just mind set. Mind over matter. I know I've been there and its difficult but you can do it.I started out just dropping the worst things in my diet . The fried foods that I love so much and later cut out most of the bread. I began to just walk around the block everyday and later it went to a health club membership. I also found that cleansing my colon was the best thing I ever did. I think I lost 8 lbs in month just from an iternal cleansing program (www.DrNatura.com). It helped me be regular and I felt a big boost of energy from having a healthy colon. I think my body actually burns the calories faster now. Well anyway good luck.
Yea, you got it right. All that white stuff is very high in carbohydrates, carbs are easily converted to sugars for your blood to use as instant energy. Of course, if you don't burn it it is converted to fat by your liver.
I lost 6 pounds in one week by cutting all the carbs out of my diet and completely cutting sugar out (sugar is 99% carb). I also started drinking more water to stay fully hydrated whilst on a high protein low carb diet. In two weeks I lost 6KGs, but it has plateaued now.
There are some good books out there on this "fat burning" topic. Seek and you shall find. Good luck.
Eat several (5-6) small meals a day.your body will burn calories faster and build your metabolism in a short period of time.
(eat about every 2 hours)
The first 8-10 pounds you shed is water.
Meal suggestions:
1st: piece of fruit
2nd: string cheese, summer sausage, cottage cheese/yogurt
3rd: bowl of cereal
4th: soup/sandwich
5th: a good dinner-meat, potatoes/pasta/rice, veggie.your body needs carbs, protein and vitamins to stay healthy
6th: salad/raw veggies
Drink plenty of water
Drink milk or juice/water with every meal (no soda pop)
Stay away from munchies, fried & fatty foods.
Do simple exercise like walking/hiking.swimming and biking are low impact, playing games like basketball, baseball, volleyball will tone your body and you'll have fun doing it.
The important thing is to naturally increase your metabolism and decrease your caloric intake. Even a small change in your level of exercise will increase your metabolism. Also if you eat more smaller meals during the day instead of three larger ones, it will help keep your energy level more even. Starving yourself or not eating only causes your body to switch to starvation mode and your body will start to store more fat.
Whether losing a little or a lot I think it's the same program. Limiting or excluding any food group will put your system out of balance. Besides eventually you will have to go back to those foods. The best way I have found is to exercise daily, walking and swimming are great! I lost a whole size walking last fall.
Eat healthy. Lots of prepared foods are high in stuff we just don't need so take the time to prepare your own meals from scratch. Groan! I thought it would be a challenge and extra work but it became a fun adventure choosing and trying new foods. You want crunch. The crunchy vegs satisfy our oral needs and can taste as good as a potato chip. really! (I gave up chips 4 yrs ago-I was an addict for sure-and am glad)
When you just HAVE to have something to eat drink a glass of water first. Somethings we are just thirsty and not hungry at all!
Lastly, set small goals that you can accomplish and reset as you go along. I had to lose almost 100 pounds! I set my goals in 20 pound increments and am succeeding bit by bit. I have about 40 pounds to go. Does it happen over night? No. But working slowly helps keep it off, lets your body and mind adjust to the new you and is healthier. Good luck!
dont eat
Every year Americans invest billions of dollars in weight loss diets and gimmicks, many of which yield few results. However, the lure of quick, easy weight loss is hard to resist. Despite ineffective tools, most hopeful consumers are willing to give the next weight loss fad a chance. If you're planning to start a new diet, it is important to remember the following information.
Food-specific diets: Have you ever tried the cabbage diet or the fruit-only diet? These are just a couple of examples of diets that promote one "specific" food that causes weight loss. No matter how much you think you'll enjoy ice cream at every meal, inevitably you will get bored with eating the same food repeatedly. As a result, you'll eat less food than needed to maintain your weight. This type of diet will not teach you healthier eating habits or provide a balance of nutrients, and consequently is not effective for long-term weight loss.
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets: One of the most recent trends in dieting, these diets are based on the concept that carbohydrates are "bad" and that everyone has some degree of insulin resistance, resulting in poor carbohydrate metabolism. Many proponents of these diets suggest that including carbohydrates in your diet will cause weight gain. The reality, though, is that eating more calories (whether as carbohydrate, fats, or protein) than you burn will cause weight gain.
High-fiber, low-calorie diets: As I've noted in many previous blog entries, fiber-rich foods play an important role in a healthy diet. They are a helpful ingredient of weight loss efforts because they provide bulk to the diet, which helps you feel fuller sooner. Be careful, though: if you plan to increase the fiber in your diet, be sure to increase your fluid intake at the same time or you may experience cramping, bloating, and constipation. High-fiber diets will help with weight loss only if you restrict calories in conjunction with addition of extra grains, fruits and vegetables.
Liquid diets: Consumers face a couple of different liquid diet options. Your local grocery store and pharmacy sell over-the-counter liquid meal replacements, which can be expensive and frequently add extra calories to daily consumption if not managed carefully. On the other hand are liquid diets that require medical supervision. These diets are usually very low in calories and may result in metabolic abnormalities if dieters are not carefully monitored. Neither type of liquid diet should be used for long‑term weight loss unless monitored by a health care professional. Radically changing your caloric intake in this way will not result in long-term behavior modification and healthy eating patterns.
Fasting: As a way to cleanse the body or jump-start a weight-loss program, fasting has been recommended for years. However, all that fasting really does is deprive your body of nutrients and decrease your energy, leaving you feeling weak and lightheaded. If the right nutrients are not available for your cells to use as energy, your liver will convert fat stores to ketones for use as energy (ketosis). Long-term ketosis can be harmful to your health.
No fad diet or gimmick will work magic for safe and effective weight loss. The following are some suggestions for ensuring a long-term healthy eating plan and getting your weight loss efforts off to an encouraging start:
Eat a variety of foods. Remember, a balanced diet will ensure that you get all necessary nutrients.
Get some physical activity every day. Calories in must be less than calories out to ensure successful weight loss. To keep "calories out" at a healthful level, make you get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.
Include sources of fiber in your diet. They will add bulk and give you a feeling of fullness.
Choose a diet low in fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol. You do need to consume some fat for good health. Aim for no more than 30 percent of your total calories as fat calories, of which no more than 10 percent should be saturated fat calories.
Choose foods moderate in sugars. Foods that are high in simple sugars usually offer little nutritional value and will add unwanted calories.
Choose foods moderate in salt and sodium. Remember that salt has been added to many foods during preparation or processing, so it's not necessary to add extra salt at the table.
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