Question about losing weight? By September?
I am 16, 5’5 154 pounds.
I would like to be at least 123 at some point. But I know that’s not an option by September. How many pounds is reasonable to lose before september 12th thats 4 weeks.
And also. What are good exercises for lovehandles and LOWER ABS? when i do sit ups it only is sore the next day on my upper abs. i wanna work EVERY AB!
DO NOT JUST SAY “WORK OUT AND EAT HEALTHY” actually answer my question. im sick of people copying and pasting the same answer just to get points.
thanks =]
For the best abs by september, start doing the hip hop abs workout. Way better than situps, and a lot more fun.
For the diet, follow this plan exactly it works for me amazingly fast. You can probably be down to at least 130 or even less by september 12 but you have to follow it exactly, no cheating at all, not once!!
It is healthy with all 4 food groups and you even get ice cream every day!
I lost 50 lbs in less than 4 months from 177 to 127 with this plan after my son was born, and I still use it whenever I need to drop a couple pounds fast. Use it anytime you see the scale creep up more than 3 pounds above your ideal weight.
3 day miracle diet
The diet works on a chemical breakdown and is proven. Do not vary or substitute any of the foods listed. Mrs. Dash or Salt and pepper may be used, but no other seasonings. It is suggested to drink from 6-8 glasses of water per day to flush out your system. You may use diet sodas, and you may use your daily ice cream in a diet root beer float if you like. This diet is to be used for 3 days at a time. In three days you will lose 10 pounds. After 3 days of dieting, you eat normal food, but do not over do it. After 4 days of normal eating, start back on the diet. For even faster results, do 3 days on, and 1 day off. You can lose up to 40 pounds in a month if you stick to the diet.
First Day
Breakfast:
Black Coffee or Tea,
1/2 grapefruit
1 slice-toast
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
Lunch:
1/2 cup of tuna
1 slice-toast
Dinner:
2 slices of any meat (about 3 0z.)
1 cup- string beans
1 cup- beets
1 small apple
1 cup- vanilla ice cream
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Second Day
Breakfast:
1 egg
1/2 banana
1 slice-toast
Black Coffee
Lunch:
1 cup cottage cheese
5 saltine crackers
Dinner:
2 hot dogs
2 cups-broccoli
1/2 cup-carrots
1/2 banana
1/2 cup-vanilla ice cream
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Third Day
Breakfast:
3 saltine crackers
1 slice-cheddar cheese
1 small apple
Black Coffee or Tea
Lunch:
1 hard-boiled egg
1 slice-toast
Dinner:
1 cup-tuna
1 cup-beets
1 cup-cauliflower
1/2 cantaloupe
1/2 cup-vanilla ice cream
It is healthy to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week…so about 8lbs. You could possibly get up to 12-15 if you really eat right, and drink a lot of water to shed all of your water weight. Fill up on fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. Skip juice that can look healthy but actually be loaded with sugar. Skip soda and salty snacks. Its good to restrict salt in general. Too much salt will make your body hold on to the water making you bloat and look bigger. And a good idea is to eat 6 small meals a day instead of three larger ones. This frequent feeding keeps your metabolism up to continuously burn calories and helps you feel fuller longer which can be one of the biggest sabotages to any diet. If you are constantly hungry your will power will fade and you’ll eat junk.
As far as getting your love handles gone, it is impossible to spot reduce just your stomach/abs…so I would do some walking or jogging or even biking for 45 minutes every other day. That will help shed the fat on the outside of the abs. Then on the days in between I would start an ab routine which will strengthen the muscle underneath. You can find them all over the internet just search “ab workout”. But you specifically should search for exercises that work your obliques. That’s the sides of your abs. A good on is to do a sit up but bring one elbow to the opposite knee, then bring the other elbow to the other knee.
One last thing that can really help you get to your goal by September is to get a buddy to do it with you. Your mom, sister, a friend, whoever. Having to be accountable to someone other than yourself always motivates and keeps a person on track longer than if they go it alone.
Don’t worry about getting any expensive programs either. You can achieve your goals with everything you already have, just be creative.
Good luck!
Seriously, the best (and healthiest) way to lose weight is to fill up on low calorie (ruffage, such as a light salad with low fat dressing) and then eat smaller portions of what you like so you still feel full. You can still eat what you want, just smaller amounts. Work out and exercise, mainly walking and aerobics that keep your heartrate up. Usually, for your first month of weight loss you will lose more weight in your first month than the following months because your body will sweat water and fluid retention out. On average, I cleared about 10 to 15 pounds a month. It’s not impossible, just stick with it and don’t weigh constantly, you will get discouraged. Eat leaner meats with protein because proteins take longer to burn and keep you feeling fuller whilst carbs burn quicker and make you hungry sooner. You want more proteins than sugary carbs, that’s where your body stores unwanted carbs, that’s the fat.
okay:
a reasonable amount of weight to lose is one pound a week. If you are motivated and really determined 2 lbs a week is also possible. anything more than that is not beneficial to your health. so by September 12th that would be 4 pounds or 8 pounds. To get down to 123 that would take you either 30 weeks or 15 weeks.
lower abs :
the best is leg lifts : lie on your back, put your hands under your butt, and keeping both legs straight and your back on the floor lift your legs up and then lower them back down.
Leg suspensions : Lie on your back, lift both legs about 1 foot off the floor and hold it there.
You said you want to work every ab, that would include the ones on the side, for this do crunches but twist as you come up bringing your right elbow close to your left knee and then switch.
Keep doing the sit ups though because it is the upper abs that will show the most.
To work the love handles you want to do the twisting crunches and keep up the physical exercise.
HAHA i know it’s so annoying when people dont actually answer the question.
Here are some outstanding tips for you to follow:
1. Set Goals
Simply saying you want to lose weight is not enough. Instead, set three specific short- and long-term goals that you’d like to achieve. For example, a short-term goal could be, “I want to go down two dress sizes by February 14th,” while a long-term goal would be “I want to lose 15 lb of fat in six months.”
2. Take a “Before” Picture
Take a picture of yourself in a bathing suit or sports bra and shorts. When you look at yourself every day in the mirror you tend not to notice changes in your body. Having a picture allows you to better see results and it’s a great motivator.
3. Measure Your Progress
Don’t just rely on the scale. Muscle weighs more than fat so you may not see a change on the scale but your clothes will feel different. Take your base measurements and then re-take them on a regular basis. You cannot measure your progress if you don’t know where you started from.
4. Be a Joiner
Getting a gym membership is often not the best solution for getting in shape. Too many people buy a membership but then don’t actually go on a regular basis because there’s no structure, accountability or group support and personal trainers are costly. Instead, join a fitness boot camp, exercise class or other fitness program (try the Wish 20-Minute Shape-Up Club) where you’ll have a set time and workout plan done for you. Bonus: You will learn proper form and technique, plus you’ll meet people with similar goals that can give you support.
5. Flex Your Muscles
Don’t just do cardio! Strength training is an essential part of any fitness routine. It will build your muscle and increase your bone density. Not to mention, for every pound of muscle you gain, you speed up your metabolism, which means you increase the rate at which you burn fat. We recommend strength training one to three times a week.
6. Start Your Day Off Right
It’s easy to come up with excuses for why you can’t work out when you’re busy, so be sure to book exercise time in your calendar and don’t double-book. We recommend working out first thing in the morning so that there are less excuses to get in the way of your goals.
7. Rest Up
Make sure you get 7-9 hours of deep sleep each night. Studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep have a tendency to overeat and are more susceptible to weight gain. Also, be sure to give your muscles a break by taking at least one or two days off from exercising each week.
8. Reward Yourself Weekly
If you eat healthy all week, allow yourself a cheat day to eat whatever you want. Knowing that you don’t have to completely deprive yourself of foods you love will keep you motivated.
9. Change Your Eating Habits
Instead of three big meals a day, opt for five or six smaller ones instead. Your body needs fuel every three to four hours, which also speeds up your metabolism so you are burning more calories throughout the day. Be sure to include protein (eggs, cottage cheese, chicken, fish), low glycemic carbs (brown rice, fruits, lentils, quinoa) and fibrous vegetables.
10. Eliminate Processed Sugars
Processed sugars are carbs that have been stripped of valuable nutrients. How can you identify these sugars? They are all white: table sugar, pasta, rice, and bread. Look for alternatives that provide a nutrition boost. Try honey in place of sugar and go for whole-wheat pasta, rice and bread.