[BleachFan22]

I'm definately in. I've started (June 4th is when) and I've gone down 2 pant sizes already. Get a partner in real life and it makes working out so much easier!

[Vindictive]

Has anyone here try to use the special Chinese Tea that can help you to loose weight. I kept trying to loose weight but end up put on weight, I am so upset right now. I want to loose about 5kg by the end of this month.

I want to buy that weight loss Chinese tea that helps to loose wight, but Im scared, so wondering if any of you have tried that tea, is there any side effects?

I have heard of the tea before. It's sort of like slim fast.. it makes you feel fuller and/or makes your metabolism faster .. something like that.

[sidney]

does anybody know how to get rid of the fat on the bottom stomach? peoples alway recommend crunches to get flat stomach, but somehow i feel like crunches make the bottom stomach even worse, cuz when you lift up, it's sorta squeeze the fat together even more.. i'm not sure if i'm making any sense... i do run on the treadmill, but it seems like the first half of my stomach is shrinking and the bottom half stay the same...it seems like i have a bump out of nowhere on my stomach..helppppp?
And i have like the most humongous arms ever... how do i get skinny arms? i lift weight and stuff but i feel like it makes my arms even bulkier..blehh
i mean, of course the key is to lose weight overall, and i do that by running on the treadmill and stuff. i just want some additional excercises to get even better results..
thanks =] and sorry if my questions had been ask before ><

[c a t h e r s]

mz.carolyn: wow...........ur lil speech there was motivating for me ^^ haha...THANK U MY SAVIOR. lol. but yeah i alllways feel sooo bad after eating but i agree....u have to treat your body once in a while........=D

[Mana.K.]

Try your best everyone..I'm trying to loose a kilo this week

[darkHorse]

I don't think there is such a thing...it may help some people because caffeine helps them lose weight. But unless you're that type of person, I don't recommend buying that weight loss tea. Most likely a scam. =x

The healthiest way to lose weight is exercise around 5 times a week, for about 30 minutes, and eat. Eat until you're full. Don't refuse to eat, because once you eat again, you'll gain it back twice as fast. Don't overeat...obviously. Just eat until you're full. And don't deprive yourself of carbs, whatever. Your body needs those.

And eating "junk food/bad food" once in a while will not make you gain back those 5 lbs you lost. You can afford to splurge once in a while. Just don't go on a binge.

Losing weight is all about moderation. You can't starve yourself, and you can't exercise yourself to death. Even if it looks like it's working, it's tough on your body. In the long run, it'll be bad for you. Apeearance-wise and health-wise. There's no quick 1 week solution, it all takes time.
^ Wow, I sound like some weight loss expert. -.0

I disagree with some parts that you said. You don't necessarily need to eat until you're full... that's why there are small meals that are eaten in intervals (preferably 2-3.5 hours each meal.)

By eating small, frequent meals that are low in starchy carbs and high in healthy fats and lean protein, you create adequate insulin release. By eating infrequent meals with high carbs and loaded with calories, you cause a drastic insulin spike that results in excessive bodyfat storage and an insulin crash that halts fat loss. The goal is to balance insulin throughout the day and provide frequent, smaller meals to keep your metabolism revving because your body is like a furnance... if you don't keep coal in it, it will stop burning.

I'm not sure what type of carbs you're talking about but anybody can lose weight without starchy carbs (pasta, rice, bread, etc.) The only carbs allowed to eat are grapefruits and veggies because they're fibrous and keeps your body akaline.

Like i said previously, eat healthy fats in each meal.

[maly&ahpulee]

i forgot to qquote sum1 up there and i cant refresh my page or nething so ill juss write it here...
i hear its bettter to chug ur water....
and room temp is better after u excercise or juss wenever...
cuz cold water lowers ur metab?? well thats waht i heard...
my older cousins r diet freaks....
and one of them excercies for 3 hours and uses the awful hoola hoop with the pegs for 2 hours while watching a drama....
it actualy helps..
u get a body line~
i tried it and it hurts for the 1st week but thne it doesnt~

so far since i started posting here which wasl ike 6 days ago?? or a week?? i lost 5 pounds~
^-^v AJAH!!!
lol

where can i get one of these cool hoola hoops? lol

i used to use my PS1 to play ddr.. the whole summer about 2 to 3 hours twice a day! i lost about 30 lbs in 2 months!!

Must start playing DDR right away!

[alygat0r]

I disagree with some parts that you said. You don't necessarily need to eat until you're full... that's why there are small meals that are eaten in intervals (preferably 2-3.5 hours each meal.)

By eating small, frequent meals that are low in starchy carbs and high in healthy fats and lean protein, you create adequate insulin release. By eating infrequent meals with high carbs and loaded with calories, you cause a drastic insulin spike that results in excessive bodyfat storage and an insulin crash that halts fat loss. The goal is to balance insulin throughout the day and provide frequent, smaller meals to keep your metabolism revving because your body is like a furnance... if you don't keep coal in it, it will stop burning.

I'm not sure what type of carbs you're talking about but anybody can lose weight without starchy carbs (pasta, rice, bread, etc.) The only carbs allowed to eat are grapefruits and veggies because they're fibrous and keeps your body akaline.

Like i said previously, eat healthy fats in each meal.

Sure, you can lose weight without starchy carbs but is it healthy ? Pasta, rice, and bread can be eaten and you can still lose weight, they are not the problem and eating them can be healthy. Allowing your body only fruits and veggies as the only source of carbs, I don't know if that's exactly healthy??? (Although it may sound good) That may be even harder than portion control. I'm reading your insulin paragraph but I don't think I can understand it 100% without knowing what factor insulin plays in weight loss and metabolism. I'm majoring in nutrition so one day I'll understand it hehe. I could google it up but I'll do that later.
Also, there are plenty of thin vegetarians and vegans, and people who become thin because they became vegeterians. Do you agree with the Atkins diet ? I don't know but I feel that dietitians don't really like low-carb diets. My nutrition teacher don't approve and she says that many others don't either.

And by full I don't think she meant like blown out stuffed full but probably full enough to not feel hungry. Then again, that judgement may differ among people so it's best that people pay attention to their own body messages.

[asukaxD]

I was cycling on my stationary bike ( is that what you call it??) for half an hour yesterday and i wasn't sweating or anything at all. I wasn't going slow or normal speed. I was going at a fairly fast speed too. I just wanna know are you suppose to sweat or not to know that you're actually losing some calories?

[sparklnshine789]

I was cycling on my stationary bike ( is that what you call it??) for half an hour yesterday and i wasn't sweating or anything at all. I wasn't going slow or normal speed. I was going at a fairly fast speed too. I just wanna know are you suppose to sweat or not to know that you're actually losing some calories?

after doing a certain exercise over a period of time, your body gets used to it. So you have to increase the level of difficulty as you progress through your workouts. You are losing calories, but it doesn't take your body as much work to do it. I'm guessing you don't lose as many doing that 30min routine...since your body is at a more fit level (but dont rely on that plz). Also if you exercise your muscles, they will burn calories when you're not working out (rest rate). Sweating usually happens when your body heat is high, which happens when your heart rate is up...so increase level of intensity if what you're doing is too easy.

[xpxd]

did anyone hear about "Green Tea" fat burner..they're liquid gel pills..i was just wondering if they were okay to use and if there's any bad side affects afterwards..or if it was all natural. I hope its not one of those diet pills,,which makes you gain double times of the weight back once u stop using it. Thanks.

[alygat0r]

did anyone hear about "Green Tea" fat burner..they're liquid gel pills..i was just wondering if they were okay to use and if there's any bad side affects afterwards..or if it was all natural. I hope its not one of those diet pills,,which makes you gain double times of the weight back once u stop using it. Thanks.

I know exactly what kind you mean and I've recently been taking them for like 2 weeks I think. They help supress appetite and give me more energy (because of caffeine) to exercise but I wouldn't say they help burn fat. I don't notice any other drastic negative side effects but who knows they might be bad for me in the long run. If you want to take them and have results, you also need to exercise and eat less. Don't take more than recommended either. If you're over 18 I think it's okay to take them but I don't know, ask your doctor if you're not sure. I'm not encouraging or discouraging you to take them.

As for curbing appetite, I notice the difference but it is not like they totally kill your appetite and make you not want to eat. I

[stellabella]

Diet question here!

If I run 3 miles 5 days a week for 5 weeks + eat 3 small meals a day, can I lose 15 pounds?

[alygat0r]

Diet question here!

If I run 3 miles 5 days a week for 5 weeks + eat 3 small meals a day, can I lose 15 pounds?

It depends on how small those meals are.
I think it's possible although some will be water weight.

3 pounds a week is A LOT (assuming it is real fat loss) , you probably have to have great will power during those 5 weeks.

May I ask your height and weight ?? and is this for a certain occasion??

[stellabella]

I'm 5'3 and 117 pounds. I'm trying to lose weight before school starts...I'm not fat at all, but I like the thin look. I want to get down to 105 pounds. Originally I wanted to be under 100, but I was told that that was toooo skinny and unhealthy for me.

Anyway, I was thinking it was very possible, I just wanted a second opinion. Truth is, I eat a lot. And a lot of the food I eat is junk food(ice cream...) ....so if I completely cut junk food out and start running, is -15lbs a reasonable goal for 5 weeks?

The meals...I was thinking just a lot of greens and stop eating rice. I'm gonna try to eat mostly salads with a little bit of grilled chicken every now and then. Should I eat fruits as snacks? I hear they aren't as good for you as people say, since they have sugar and carbs.

[alygat0r]

^ Ahhhh only those are brainwashed by low-carb diet fads will say fruits aren't good for you. A lot of things have sugar and carbs and are still healthy

So this isn't for any 1 time occasion, why do you want to lose it so fast ? Yes, before school starts but if you give yourself more time you can still achieve the thin look and people and yourself will still notice. I think 2 pounds a week is a more rational goal (but don't think it is easy!) It is very possible to do 15 lbs in 3 weeks through low carbs but will you eat and exercise like that for the rest of your life? You might even be able to lose 14 in two weeks through Atkins but it is totally not healthy and the weight is easily put back on.

Have you tried losing weight before or is this a first time thing?

[darkHorse]

Sure, you can lose weight without starchy carbs but is it healthy ? Pasta, rice, and bread can be eaten and you can still lose weight, they are not the problem and eating them can be healthy. Allowing your body only fruits and veggies as the only source of carbs, I don't know if that's exactly healthy??? (Although it may sound good) That may be even harder than portion control. I'm reading your insulin paragraph but I don't think I can understand it 100% without knowing what factor insulin plays in weight loss and metabolism. I'm majoring in nutrition so one day I'll understand it hehe. I could google it up but I'll do that later.
Also, there are plenty of thin vegetarians and vegans, and people who become thin because they became vegeterians. Do you agree with the Atkins diet ? I don't know but I feel that dietitians don't really like low-carb diets. My nutrition teacher don't approve and she says that many others don't either.

And by full I don't think she meant like blown out stuffed full but probably full enough to not feel hungry. Then again, that judgement may differ among people so it's best that people pay attention to their own body messages.

Yeah, you can lose weight with or without starchy carbs. It's a matter of calories in vs. calories out.

I know you might think that just by consuming fibrous carbs such as veggies and grapefruit (the only fruit i recommend because they help promote fat loss) is not healthy but it's actually the opposite. It's 99.8% healthy (I wouldn't say 100% because nothing is perfect) and you must eat healthy fats and any type of protein source each meal... insulin activities and bunch of other crap... i don't want to get too technical.

No offense if you're a vegan, but I hate them... period. It's just my personal view but I won't discuss that.

I don't agree with the Atkins diet. Like you said, you'll lose weight but you'll rebound back if you stop following the diet. Also, it puts people on health risks such as heart risk, etc. I don't normally follow the atkins diet because it's too pricey and not worth it in the long run.

About the low carb diet, I forgot to mention that the diet I am doing has a carb refeed every third day which i will be consuming carbs mainly from low glycemic index (GI) and good fats with no protein. A refeed is an influx of carbs an overall calories above what you normally consume. The problem with low carb diets is the fact that your thyroid does not operate optimally on reduced calories, let alone carbohydrates. The reason for carb refeed is to get the body in a fat-burning state but not allow it to think it is starving. One problem we have with the low-carb phase is that a person's metabolic rate (especially thyroid) functions off of calories and carbs. If you cut out carbs all the way, the body begins to sense a state of starvation. This will slow down the metabolic rate as well thyroid production and you then hit a sticking point. By incorporating good carbs with good fats will slow down its digestion and support healthy insulin output so there is optimal metabolism along with healthy calories and protein to preserve muscle tissue (for those who are bodybuilding like myself.)

Nice decision on nutritioning major but I predict that in 5-10 years, that field will be very competitive.

Oh btw, im not encouraging people here to follow the diet that I am on but I am encouraging them to eat veggies and healthy fats each meal to get optimal results.

[asukaxD]

Comparing running/jogging 2 miles and walking 2 miles, are they the same or will i lose more calories if i run?

[alygat0r]

Yeah, you can lose weight with or without starchy carbs. It's a matter of calories in vs. calories out.

I know you might think that just by consuming fibrous carbs such as veggies and grapefruit (the only fruit i recommend because they help promote fat loss) is not healthy but it's actually the opposite. It's 99.8% healthy (I wouldn't say 100% because nothing is perfect) and you must eat healthy fats and any type of protein source each meal... insulin activities and bunch of other crap... i don't want to get too technical.

No offense if you're a vegan, but I hate them... period. It's just my personal view but I won't discuss that.

I don't agree with the Atkins diet. Like you said, you'll lose weight but you'll rebound back if you stop following the diet. Also, it puts people on health risks such as heart risk, etc. I don't normally follow the atkins diet because it's too pricey and not worth it in the long run.

About the low carb diet, I forgot to mention that the diet I am doing has a carb refeed every third day which i will be consuming carbs mainly from low glycemic index (GI) and good fats with no protein. A refeed is an influx of carbs an overall calories above what you normally consume. The problem with low carb diets is the fact that your thyroid does not operate optimally on reduced calories, let alone carbohydrates. The reason for carb refeed is to get the body in a fat-burning state but not allow it to think it is starving. One problem we have with the low-carb phase is that a person's metabolic rate (especially thyroid) functions off of calories and carbs. If you cut out carbs all the way, the body begins to sense a state of starvation. This will slow down the metabolic rate as well thyroid production and you then hit a sticking point. By incorporating good carbs with good fats will slow down its digestion and support healthy insulin output so there is optimal metabolism along with healthy calories and protein to preserve muscle tissue (for those who are bodybuilding like myself.)

Nice decision on nutritioning major but I predict that in 5-10 years, that field will be very competitive.

Oh btw, im not encouraging people here to follow the diet that I am on but I am encouraging them to eat veggies and healthy fats each meal to get optimal results.

Nah I'm not vegan. I read extreme veganism can be harmful in the long run.
Well it's just I felt like there was some negative feelings about eating carbs and recommending only eating veggies and fruits for dieters . "The only carbs allowed.."

I'm not sure what type of carbs you're talking about but anybody can lose weight without starchy carbs (pasta, rice, bread, etc.) The only carbs allowed to eat are grapefruits and veggies because they're fibrous and keeps your body akaline.

And thanks for that info on carb refeed , I don't know the details of low carbs nor do I know about what is technically considered a low carb diet. I remember from class (like a year ago lol) it's best to have 200g of good carbs or something??

I have a question, if you have a low intake of carbs and like none from starchy carbs, surely you are not able to do cardiovascular exercises well ? Like, do you run? Normal body builders (like for the average guy, not go into competions) must do cardio exercises along with lifting weights to have a low body fat % right ?

Comparing running/jogging 2 miles and walking 2 miles, are they the same or will i lose more calories if i run?

I'm pretty sure it is the same amount of calories lost for both cases. Walking just takes a longer time.

[darkHorse]

I have a question, if you have a low intake of carbs and like none from starchy carbs, surely you are not able to do cardiovascular exercises well ? Like, do you run? Normal body builders (like for the average guy, not go into competions) must do cardio exercises along with lifting weights to have a low body fat % right ?

That's why there's healthy fats involved. I'm pretty sure you know that fats provide a source of long term energy while carbs provide short term. For the first few weeks, you might feel sluggish due to lack of starchy carbs but with a high intake of healthy fats your body will act the same as you were before. I never lost strength this way, in fact I did increase in strength.

Well, it depends. In my opinion, 80% of shedding body fat depends on your diet. The other 20% depends on cardio exercises and lifting weights. Also, it depends on a person's body type (mesomorph, ectomorph, or endomorph) when it comes to losing weight. Since, im half-meso, half-ecto, I do low-intensity cardio after 45-50 mins of weight lifting and by low-intensity, i do 30 mins on treadmill with 4.0 incline and 3.5 speed. The reason i'm doing low intensity cardio is to promote better nutrient absorption in my body/muscles while i'm sipping on a protein shake with bcaa's. My diet will take care of losing the fat. Again, it's a matter of calories in vs. calories out. I don't do bodybuilding competitions or any of the sort, so I don't have an extremely crazy diet or cardio.

I know this may sound ridiculous to you but my total caloric intake is 3000-3200 and my total carb intake is 140-150g and im still shedding bodyfat. Consistency and dedication is the key.