I have gained alot of weight since my hysterectomy what is a good way to lose weight without hormones?


Question:
I am 33 and have faught breast cancer and also had a full hysterectomy and am not allowed hormone replacement, I've gained substantial amount of weight and find it hard to lose. Any ideas?

Answers:
A gradual approach by increasing your metabolism will help you long term lose weight and keep it off.

For any weight loss program its important to understand how to increase your RMR or metabolism. Your RMR or resting metabolic rate is the amount of energy you burn in your daily activities.

Do you know someone who can eat anything they want and they are skinny as a rail even if they dont workout? Well that person has a very high RMR.

There are several ways to increase metabolism but lets look at the factors that drive your metabolism RMR first.

1. Genetics - you have very little control, but you are not a prisoner of your genes.

2. Lean Muscle Mass - this one throws most people off because women think, oh no I dont want muscles and men think I guess I have to look like a body builder. Lean muscle mass is simply your weight minus the weight of your organs, bones, fluids and fat. You increase lean muscle mass primarily through eating properly, resistance exercise, and a lifestyle that doesnt promote catabolizing activites (smoking, heavy drinking and drug use)

3. Frequency of meals - the more meals the more the metabolic processes take place in your body and the faster your metabolism.

4. Water Intake - dehydration is a major drag on metabolism.
Most people are dehydrated and they dont know it.

5. Sleep - getting enough rest allows the body to function at a higher metabolic level.

For more information check my source. It tells you more information than you even knew about your metabolism. It also goes into greater detail about different ways to speed your metabolism.

http://www.jtfit.com/metabolism/

Other Answers:
TRY THE SOUTH BEACH DIET IT WORKS

exercise and eat healthy food

try the special k challenge for two weeks
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you will lose 40 pounds max

I joined weight wathers and lost over 30 pounds. I only went to the meetings long enough to learn about it and now I'm doing on my own and still losing.Good luck.
Source(s):
weight watchers.com

ask your doctor if you can do slim-fast, I've always had good luck with that, Lots of vitamins in those shakes too. Even better, consult a local nutritionist. an appointment can be under $100 and you only have to go once. ask him or her how many calories should you eat per day and what sources you should get them from (dairy, meats, veggies, starch, etc.) even if you dont religiously follow it, it helps to have anindividualized guideline!
Good Luck

Herbalife is a great weight loss plan that will incorporate more nutrition into your life with out even trying. It will take all of the guest work of what you should eat and not eat. You can still eat one meal of your choice a day to lose weight. I love the plan because They customize a plan for you that will control your hunger and get you great results. The customer support is also great.
Source(s):
http://www.loseweightnow.com/terrywilliams



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