[*pigh0pper]

i really need to loose weight
im not sure how much i weigh but i wear large-xlarge
maybe its because im pretty tall, 5"6ish but still, i know i can fit into a medium if i was skinnier >.<

i really dont like vegetables but love fruits
but IM ALLERGIC to a lot of fruits!! o__o ecxept kiwi

also, i can't run/jog well cause i broke my ankle few months ago
so its really weak right now.

i have eating problems when i eat A LOT AND A LOT
but im working on that ^^;

right now, im just sticking to... yoga? but its only like 10min a day,rofl

does anyone have a good advice that'll help me?

question: if im 5"6, how much should i weigh?

[Chrissy08]

There was a body mass link floating around here, but I can't seem to find it right now. But how much you weight not only depends on your height but also on your bone density and other stuff.

With the veggie problem, I'd say start by eating veggies you might like. Start with non-sweet fruit like tomatoes and then build it up with vegetables that don't really taste like much... like romaine or iceberg lettuce in a salad (try to use vinagrette, or stick tomatoes and lettuce into your sandwiches). Steamed/boiled cauliflowers also don't taste like much, so that might be some other veggie you might try. Celeries and carrots are also usually favorites of people who don't like veggies. But you should intake vegetables because they have some essential vitamins you can't get from fruit.

If you can't run/jog right now, you might be able to bicycle. If that's too hard, playing in a pool for a while might help as well (don't put too much strain on your ankle though). But cardio should be in there somewhere. Or you can try the ban shin yok diet (there's a thread floating around this forum on that too), which gives a similar effect to cardio when done right. It'd be pretty therapeutic for your ankle too.

You could maybe move your yoga exercise to the mornings after you wake up and lengthen it to 20~30 minutes.

As for eating: try using smaller plates and limiting yourself to the serving on that plate. That takes a lot of self-control so it's kinda hard to help you out there. Maybe try drinking lots of water and green tea everyday, cuz that'll help decrease your appetite.

Hope this helps!

[es623]

there is a BMI calculator... body weight(kg)/height(m)^2

<18 is underweight
18~24 normal
>24 obese
>35 morbidly obese

however if you're a teenager or child, this isnt really a great way to measure if you're overweight or underweight now as you're still growing. im 5ft 6 too and i weigh 48kg(perhaps on the lean side). however you must take into account different bone density and muscle-fat ratio and stuff like that.

i suggest streching when you wake up in the morning for 10~15 minutes. it wakes up your body(probably help with the healing of your ankle too if you dnt overwork it that is) and gets your metabolism started and eat breakfast shortly after that. remember its important to eat a big breakfast with enough carbohydrates and protein for the day.

chrissy suggested swimming and i reckon thats a great idea. gets lots of different muscles working.

eating regularly is good to keep your metabolism working. and i recommend any sugary treats like chocolate are ok as long as its not after 5pm. but make sure not to eat junk food everyday...perhaps once a week or once a fortnight as a treat ^^

ok that was heaps long...hope that was of some help to you

[Mikiko-xoxo]

try cutting down on food intake.

what i did was cut my food into bite sizes and everyday i would take one off my plate. it really helped and i realised i wasn't even hungry i was just eating because there was food on my plate.

try to eat on time and not skip meals, you've might've heard about this already but food is very important. and drink before you're thirsty because it helps you to keep hydrated and full...this really helps you out when you're on a diet.

i know you can't exercise but try to walk as much as you can. goodluck!

[cjsedthat]

well..its pretty funny that i'm giving u advice..because i gained all my weight back this summer i lost

i lost 15 pounds in a little over a month..

u just have to have motivation..just think, its only a week

Breakfast-
oatmeal
2 scrambled or boiled eggs

Lunch-
sandwich with turkey and lettuce tomato and oil and vinegar

I ate Dinner at like 4:00-
like chicken/salads all the healthy stuff

i do tae kwon do- 90 miunutes

snack-
cereal or fruit

and ONLY drink water

AS OF RIGHT NOW

im on a diet planning to go more than 20 pounds in a month
so far.. i lost 3-4 pounds in 4-5 days? and i feel super good and im still full of energy.
my diet plan right now is

Breakfast-
special k 3/4 cup
2 slices of whole wheat bread with organic jam

Lunch-(school)
a salad with ginger dressing or italian

Dinner-ish 3:30 and i dont eat anything except fruit and water
a salad with grilled chicken OR chicken with mixed vegetables with worcestshire sauce/soy sauce

tae kwon do-90 minutes

snack- a cereal bar/ preferably special k cereal bar

and im korean..so i must have rice ONCE a week
but only have a serving the size of your fist, chew slow!!!


so im planning on 30 pounds in the next 1-2 months

extra excersise

-i no it sounds kinda lame but i do that yoga OJH - ask me for it its 50 minutes i do this ever 2 days
-i lift every 2 days 50 bicep curls and 50 trice lifts..
-8 minute ab workout

WHAT I DO IN TAE KWON DO/GUMDO

mondays-warm-up stretches and forms and gumdo-cutting

tuesday- running and forms and gumdo- forms

wednesday (hard day)- sparring only 45 minutes this day

thursday- jumprope skill and dagger throwing and running

friday-demo team-nuncukas and EMC ( extreme martial arts)

saturday-gymnastics/judo/ki strength ect...

i no my sched if pretty packed with tae kwon do..

[smackie]

Here's a BMI calculator http://www.freedieting.com/tools/bmi_calculator.htm The site's pretty informative too.

[fatcupoftea]

You can try swimming. I think yoga is the WORST way to lose weight. It's a good exercise to practice to help make your body healthy, but you lose barely any calories from it (even if you do intensive yoga for like an hour...you probably only lose 300 cals tops). You can try weights, toning. Don't more water (I like to drink peach tea), restrict yourself from eating sweets and junk foods. Limit your daily calorie amount...that should do it.

[tran_forlife]

The first step in losing weight is cleaning up your diet. The foods you eat are obviously not healthy. Fast food, high carb foods, starches, unhealthy fats, etc, should be taken out. You can exercise all you want, but you won't obtain optimum results if all you do is cardio and continue to eat like crap. You don't even have to follow a scheduled meal plan and restrict yourself. Eating healthy provides myriad benefits.

What helps you lose weight? Your metabolism. It is the key to helping you burn that unwanted fat, but in order for it to perform at optimal levels, you want your metabolism to keep on revving throughout the day. Thus, you should be eating at LEAST 5 meals a day, and if you are committed, you'll eat 7 (It's not that hard actually). But here's the thing, you aren't eating 5-7 regular meals everyday, but instead, you'll be eating "mini-meals". The most important meal of the day, is actually breakfast. Sounds cliche since commercials always advertise that, but it is true. That is why your breakfast should be the biggest out of all 7. Lastly, your meals should be about 3 hours apart, and the most important rule is key: never skip a meal, unless for some reason, you're unable to eat. For example: you're in class taking a test, etc.

What kind of foods can you eat? Anything healthy and high in protein. Your metabolism loves healthy fats (almonds, peanut butter, etc) and lots of protein. NEVER eat a meal that only consists of carbohydrates and protein. Your food will be too acidic, which will lower the level of insulin control. When you eat these two, mix in some healthy fat. For example, oatmeal and egg whites. Instead, add some veggies to the eggs, and almonds and raisins to the oatmeal. (Every single meal in the Cut Diet keeps this rule in mind). If you cannot add fat or veggies to your meals, add two to five grams of L-Glutamine. This will help your body remain in an alkaline state. Some alkaline foods include:

Veggies: Asparagus, artichokes, cabbage, lettuce, onion, cauliflower, radish, watercress, spinach, green beans, celery, cucumber, and broccoli.
Fruits: Avocado, grapefruit, banana, lemon, tomato, and watermelon.
Nuts: Almonds, pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, and flax.
Fats & Oils: Avocado, hemp, flax, olive, evening primrose, and borage.

It's quite obvious as to what else you should eat. I mainly eat canned tuna and lean chicken breasts. They are the two easiest foods to get and prepare, and provide plenty of protein. Below, I will list what my meals usually look like. Remember, you DON'T have to follow a meal plan per se. Sometimes if I run out of a certain food, I will usually replace that item with something else that is healthy. For example, if I run out of broccoli, I'll eat spinach or some other vegetable. Hopefully the list below will give you a good idea as to what your meals should be consisting of. Ignore the whey protein meals (Important Note:I failed to mention that my diet is targeted towards cutting and maintaining muscle, which means I'm cutting fat to gain more definition, but the principles of cutting fat, are the same anywhere). If you want to, you can purchase a tub of whey protein at the Vitamin Shoppe or Vitamin World. Vitamin World has a membership discount for 40%, which is free to sign up. If you are new to purchasing their products, they will usually invite you on the spot for a membership. Otherwise, just ask. Whey protein tastes like feet (figuratively), so I try to get the best tasting one. The brands I like are Muscle Milk, ON Whey, and Precision Engineered. There are different flavors. They also sell shaker bottles, which you just add the whey protein (For women, I'd only add 1/2-1 scoop of whey protein) and water, then shake it up. Yes, women can drink whey protein, but isn't really necessary. One of the other reasons why I take it is because it so happens to be that its convenient enough for me to carry around, AND it is one of my meals. It makes my day easier, so I don't have to prepare too much food. Alright, here is the list:


Meal 1
6 Egg Whites
1 Whole Egg
2 oz Grilled Chicken
1.33 cup Steamed Spinach
4 tsp Peanut Butter or 12 Almonds
6.5 oz PEELED Ruby Red Grapefruit – Splenda packets can be used to sweeten if desired

Meal 2
2 scoops whey protein powder + 5g GlutaForm
2 tbsp Peanut Butter
1 cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or 8 oz Steamed Asparagus

Meal 3
6 oz Grilled Chicken Breast or Halibut/Tilapia or Sirloin Fillet or Tuna
(Albacore packed/canned in water)
1.5 cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or 12 oz Steamed Asparagus
2 tbsp Peanut Butter or 18 Almonds

Meal 4
6 oz Grilled Chicken Breast or Halibut/Tilapia or Sirloin Fillet or Tuna
(Albacore packed/canned in water)
1 cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or 8 oz Steamed Asparagus
2 tbsp Peanut Butter or 18 Almonds

Meal 5
2 scoops whey protein powder + 5g GlutaForm
18 Almonds
1 cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or 8 oz Steamed Asparagus

Meal 6
6 oz Grilled Chicken Breast or Halibut/Tilapia or Sirloin Fillet or Tuna
(Albacore packed/canned in water)
1 cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or 8 oz Steamed Asparagus
3 oz Avocado or 18 Almonds
6.5 oz PEELED Ruby Red Grapefruit – Splenda packets can be used to sweeten if desired

Meal 7
5 oz Grilled Chicken Breast or Halibut/Tilapia or Sirloin Fillet or Tuna
(Albacore packed/canned in water)
½ cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or 4 oz Steamed Asparagus
2 oz Avocado or 12 Almonds
Planning your meals so that one of them is 60-90 minutes before you workout and then the next meal in line is 45-60 min after the workout is essential. As to how much you should eat, you should eat 500 calories below your maintenance level. Google the caloric intake need formula and calculate your minimum and maximum caloric intake need, and subtract 500 calories from the minimum number. Sign up for a free account on www.fitday.com to help you track your calories. If it is inconvenient for you, just do not overeat. And more importantly, drink nothing but water. Natural juices are fine, but I don't care enough, so I just stick to water. Remember to drink plenty, plenty, plenty, and plenty of water everyday. I carry my shaker bottle everywhere.

Of course just eating healthy can help you lose fat, but if you're in such a hurry to obtain that supermodel physique, like everyone else, cardio speeds up the process. Running in my experience, has been the best form of cardio. I would not restrict myself to basketball, tennis, etc. since they are inconsistent. I take karate, and I still run, because it's like basketball. I suggest running at least twice a week for at least 30 minutes. I don't about you, but I prefer to run when it is cold. Of course here in Oregon, it always cold during this time of year, but you get my point. So usually, I will eat in the morning and run, then proceed with the meal plan.

The last thing that I must stress, because a lot of people tend to have this fallacy stuck in their heads; losing weight is quick. That is false. Putting on muscle and cutting fat are long processes, but rewarding nonetheless. Depending on your weight, I'd say at least 4-6 months before you see really good results.

I must add another thing. You don't have to, but visit www.cutdiet.com Their book is FREE to download in PDF format. If you need to, download Adobe Reader to open the PDF file. It is also free. I have taken principles from this book and am currently using them, and so far, I love it. Also, take a nutrition science class if your school offers it. It's a fun class and will help you. The cutdiet book is targeted mainly towards men, but women of course can still use it. It's also a book to cut fat in order to look more defined, but you can just skip the workout routines and just read on the diet stuff.

I will now digress and conclude. I hope this will help you, and anybody else looking to lose fat, even guys.

[*pigh0pper]

wow guys! thank you so much
i shorten the amount of food i was eating
and i still feel full and I DID LOOSE WEIGHT!
YEY!

and a question to fatcupoftea
why is yoga the worst way to loose weight?

[jaerae_princess]

Hey hello!
I think 1 more thing should help you too^^
it is EAT SLOW!

hey~ believe me! it is works^^