Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Diet and health

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

As the rate of heart attacks and cardio vascular diseases is increasing day by day all round the world, people should really start taking care of their health and fitness. Due to the consciousness of the people to stay fit and gain a very good posture has increased the business of various gyms; spas etc all round the globe. Therefore to meet the needs and requirements of the people to get a sexy physique has lead to establishment of many new gyms or fitness centers. Also the market of various fitness products or weight loss programs have gained momentum and now you may find lots of advertisements related to these products on televisions and other modes of communication. Those people who are looking for a sexy physique should know that only exercise is not enough to gain it but also consuming proper food or food which is good for health is also very important. Therefore it is very important to maintain diet fitness as it provides various nutrients which are required for the proper growth of the human body. Therefore people should consult their dieticians to know about the food which can help them to stay healthy. High carb diets and high fat diets are two diet programs which are being made by various health experts of dieticians.

Understanding the difference between the high carb diet and high fat diets is very important for the people. Food which is rich in carbohydrates is involved in the high carb diet program whereas food rich in fats is involved in high fat diet program. High carb diet enhances the levels of glycogen in the body which is very helpful component to provide energy to the body whereas on the other hand high fat diets is considered to be one of the richest source providing calories to the body. Therefore people should take proper consultation on which of the health programs will work for them depending on their health and body.

Hyperacidity

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Is “hyperacidity” a medical term.?

i mean, is it used in diagnosing a patient.?

do doctors use the term hyperacidity.?

ANSWER :

I don’t think so. My mind first went to “hyper-acidity” of the stomach. Gastric acid is hydrochloric acid & when there’s an excess, I believe it’s called hyperchlorhydria (not absolutely sure on that). Acidosis refers to increased acidity in the blood.

What is the fastest way to get rid of hyperacidity?

home made remedies are preferable. thanks

ANSWER :

Remedies for Hyperacidity and Heartburn:

If you feel acid problem in your stomach then chew some basil leaves. Slowly suck a small piece of jaggery. Almonds are quite effective in treating heartburn; chew few almonds when you experience heartburn. A glass of chilled milk is a quick remedy for hyperacidity and heartburn. Ginger root with honey taken after meal is effective for treating heartburn.

Diet for Hyperacidity and Heartburn:

Fruits like apple, watermelon and banana are recommended for people with hyperacidity problem. Avoid fried food, pickle, hot and spicy food. Take your meals regularly on time, don’t skip them. Drink plenty of water. Avoid garlic, onion, pepper, radish and cabbage. Avoid unripe fruits. Do not haste while eating, always chew your food properly. Include plenty of green and leafy vegetables in your diet.

Suggestions for Hyperacidity and Heartburn:

To prevent acid reflux, maintain proper posture after your meal. Never go to bed or lie down immediately after a meal.

What’s the cure for hyper acidity?

ANSWER :

When the stomach contains more hydrochloric acid than normal the condition is called hyperacidity. This excessive secretion may lead to ulcer in the stomach. Heartburn is caused when the gastric acid refluxes back to esophagus. Hyperacidity promotes heartburn, ulcers and reflux. There may be burning sensation or pain in the stomach after one to four hours of a meal. You may feel hungry frequently, usually after one or two hours of a meal. Heartburn may be experienced when you lie down. Belching, nausea, bitter taste in mouth, vomiting and loss of appetite are some other symptoms of hyperacidity. After a large meal, a constant pain may occur in the upper abdomen.

Homeopathic remedies:

· Iris Vers.: works well for persons having sour and bitter belching, and acidity causing sick headaches.

· Nux Vomica: for persons having gastric derangement due to sedentary habits or over-eating, causing nausea and sour taste in mouth in the morning with bitter eructation. Flatulent distension of abdomen and spasmodic pain with upward pressure causing shortness of breath. Stomach is very sensitive. Sensation of weight in the stomach.

· Natrum Phos: is made from sodium phosphate and is an excellent mineral for digestion. Especially suited to young children who have been fed too much sugar; and develop sour vomiting; greenish, sour, foul smelling diarrhea, with a creamy white coating at the back of the tongue. Used for upset stomach and sleeplessness due to indigestion.

· Carbo Veg.: is best suited to patients with a slow and imperfect digestion, very offensive flatulence in upper part of the abdomen, and the patient feels better after discharge of gas or eructation.

· Robinia: works well for acidity with frontal headache. Burning pains in stomach. Stools and discharges smell sour. Acid vomiting. Mainly used for acidity in children.

Diet for Hyperacidity problem

Fruits like apple, watermelon and banana are recommended for people with hyperacidity problem. Avoid fried food, pickle, hot and spicy food. Take your meals regularly on time, don’t skip them. Drink plenty of water. Avoid garlic, onion, pepper, radish and cabbage. Avoid unripe fruits. Do not haste while eating, always chew your food properly. Include plenty of green and leafy vegetables in your diet.

Is there parmanent cure of hyperacidity?

I am suffering from GERD. My dr. advised medicine which is a combination of rabeprazole & itopride. As long as medicine continues I’m fine. But soon after stopping the same the problem returns. Do I have to take medicine for life long? Plz intimate if there is any remedy. I expect suggestions from qualified persons only.

ANSWER :

Mine’s the same way. I’m assuming that I will take the medication forever but as long as it controls the problem, I’m good with that.

Is ginger good for hyperacidity? is it safe to use for pregnant women?

ANSWER :

Ginger is safe to use during pregnancy, I use to take ginger root herbal pills for nausia and they really helped. I think it would also help with the hyperacidity too.

Can I use pearl white slimming capsule eventhough I am having hyperacidity?

I’m afraid to use because I don’t experienced any kind of slimming pills.

ANSWER :

in case you don’t know yet, most slimming pills are complete scams and do not work. Perhaps you should invest in some exercise instead, its much cheaper

How to solve the Gastric problem?

ANSWER :

what kind of gastric problem? there’s lots of them.. is it an ulcer? hyperacidity.. try to be more specific.. there are different treatments on different problems..

-edit-

for hyperacidity.. okay.. first of all, you need to go to your doctor for a proper diagnosis.. if hyperacidity is diagnosed, the doc will give u a prescription for an antacid depending on the cause of hyperacidity..

also… this tips could help:

don’t drink too much coffee, and alcohol, don’t smoke, try to avoid stress.. as these can cause hyperacidity

I have severe gastric problem, wen i get up in the morning i find my tommy is full of gas?

ANSWER :

Smoking should be stopped and alcohol consumption should be reduced.

Meals should be small so that the stomach lining is not unduly stretched.

Consumption of milk, coffee and aerated drinks must be reduced.

Diet rich in fibre and Vitamin A is helpful in reducing the risk

Fruits with their skins must be consumed.

Exercise may also reduce the risk

the drugs you can use are

Chlordiazepoxide plus Clidinium bromide

Omeprazole

Roxatidine

pls take expert advice before taking any of them

Stomach ulcers?

ANSWER :

Hi Casey K, signs of a stomach ulcer can include nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain just beneath the ribcage, indigestion, vomiting, symptoms of anemia, weight loss, and blood present in vomit or bowel movements.

If you experience these symptoms for any length of time, it is important to seek medical attention. These are not symptoms to be ignored.

Stomach ulcers occur when there is a break in the tissue lining of the stomach. These ulcers normally occur in the stomach or the first part of the small intestine that leads out of the stomach, called the duodenum.

Treatment options for stomach ulcers can consist of over the counter medications, prescription medications, modifying your diet, perhaps a lifestyle change that includes the addition of exercise and reduction of stress, and as a last result, surgery.

Jason Homan

How to get rid of excess gas produced in stomach ?

i have hyperacidity. It gets more severe when i take oily foods….

ANSWER :

Try Beano.

Diet Fitness

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Many people today are much more aware of their own health and fitness. In addition, these people, and many others, are now with that desire to sculpt their bodies to ahieve that magazine-cover look. As a result, gyms, spas and other health fitness centers have proliferated across to meet the needs of the fitness buffs and lovers .

Even on the television fitness equipment, weight loss products and other paraphernalia to improve fitness have more or less gained control over the airwaves and their way into the households. But exerise is not the only way to that body beautiful. It also means that part of the responsibility of the food choice to eat. Because the healthy and fit doing a diet also requires fitness.

Diet fitness is just as essential as exercise itself. Diet for fitness gives the food an essential needs to restore worn-out muscles and a healthy growth. Diet fitness should never be taken for granted. With the popularity of keeping fit, many different views, methods, programs and diet strategies have been formulated by many professionals. These include high-carbohydrate diets and high fat diets. Whih a more effective and which one must choose to follow?

The first thing to know would be the fundamental differences between these two approaches diet. As the name indicates, high-carbohydrate diet focuses on taking carbohydrate-rich foods, while high-fat diets endorses fat-rich foods. High-carbohydrate diets have been used to glycogen stored in the liver and muscles. Glycogeen is a complex glucose that large amounts of energy ready for use in anaerobic exercises .

Fats, on the other hand, accounts for nown is the richest source of calories. It actually contains 2.5 times more calories than carbohydrates and proteins at each other. Studies also show that the body 24 calories to metabolize carbohydrates, while only 3 to burn down fat. So which one to follow? A person can follow a high carbohydrate and low fat diet fitness or vice versa. It is absolutely not advisable to both simultaneously, unless of course if you want to gain body fat.

But then diet fitness is not all about the loss of fat, one must also take account of their diet, so bold way. Research shows that sustainable loss of weight can only be reached on a diet that suits the individual food preferences, lifestyle, medical profile and satiety signals.

Fitness programs everywhere can help you shed from excess pounds, but only one diet can help you stay sexy, and it is one that you most satisfied. Other important elements of a diet fit moderation, balance and variation. One must be careful not to leave important nutrients and other substances for the healthy body works. Health organisations are clear about the quantities of nutrients an individual should have the body .

Low Fat high sugar, low-fat high-sugar, the question is not the diet program will work, but it is the work for you. The quest for a sexy and healthy body does not have to burden an individual, health, fitness, nutrition does not mean that the same type of food for life. You can also try to adventurous and testing of new foods out there. Who knows? You may even discover spinach interesting.

Get fit because Heath is Wealth

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Health is wealth

The physically fit, it may look like a slim and lean person inside and outside.

There is a lot people can do, such as walking or jogging in the morning, play basketball or another sport with friends, but if a person wants to lean muscles and look, the best thing to do is to sign up and training in a gym.

Just as taking any medicines you should first undergo a doctor before exercise.

Physical any form of exercise is beneficial because it helps to improve the health and from a variety of diseases and early death. It also makes a person feel happier and increases the self-esteem to avoid falling into a depression or anxiety. It has also shown that a person with an active lifestyle to live longer than a person who is not the case.

The best exercise plan should be cardiovascular and strength training exercises. This helps burn calories and increasing the muscle-fat ratio to increase those who metabolism and make an either win or lose weight.

A person who has never worked before they must do. Is it too much for the first time one can pull a muscle or have an injury making it even worse. Endurance will never be built in a day and does repeatedly will certainly good to the person.

Focusing on certain section in the body can help make it better. A good example is to the gym and doing a workout more often in a specific area, such as the abs can give a chest pack.

But beauty is not just about those muscles and that is what people can see. It is also about improving the beauty within.

Here are a few things to do every day to stay healthy and beautiful :

  • Reading books and other reading material more often, the mind sharp, like working out keeps the body in shape.
  • Work whatever it is what produces stress. One can reduce this by the time out to do something special as lying in a warm bath, shopping or watching a movie. Studies have shown reliever and helps one of haggardly looking.
  • Pollution is something people can not control, given the magnitude of the problem. If one goes off, it is the best for any form of protection, such as beauty products that contain antioxidants which protect against skin damage. There are other products available beauty and choosing the right one with the help of a dermatologist can help the person.
  • Another way to stay healthy is to withdraw from a number of vices. Most people smoking and drinking. Smoking has been proven cause lung cancer and other diseases and complications for women birth. Excessive drinking is also shown to do the same.
  • For people who do not smoke, it is best to stay away from people who have studies have shown that nonsmokers are also at risk of cancer caused by secondary smoke inhalation.
  • Finally, it is best to always start the day with a positive outlook :) . As studies have shown that physical activity makes a person feel happier, laughter produces the same effect. A smile can save you a lot and it is contagious in a positive sense. The light of the day, not just one, but others too.
  • Fitness Regime

    Saturday, April 5th, 2008

    Keyword : Fitness Regime

    Category : Faq

    Topic : Fitness diet, Better diet fitness regime plus good health, Lose weight.

    Flabby to fab-y? Will my fitness regime get me beach ready for summer? What else can I do?

    I Desperately want to get fit before I go to uni in September so I can join social clubs like dancing and karate without the embarrassment of being desperately out of breath in the first 5 minutes! Theres also a beach and I’d really love to wear a bikini for the first time and not worry about my legs wobbling as I walk.

    Iv’e just bought a super good cardio stepping dvd that always leaves me seriously breathless and sweating. It’s 40 minutes long, how many days of the week should I do it?

    What else should I be doing? Any tips or suggestions?

    I’m 5ft10, 152 lbs, 18 years of age. I carry most of my weight on my hips and butt.

    Thanks so much for helping!

    Answer

    hey there, great to see you have along term goal and have acted already,

    The cardio dvd is great but to make it better in regards of spot reducing try to do some strength resistance workout prior to starting the dvd, check my blog under “thigh day” lol and i have some great thigh / hip exercises you can do at home as well as others http://myfitmate.blogspot.com/

    things like leg lifts. squats, lunges, walking lunges (with or without weights assisted) prior to doing your cardio dvd would add so much more effect.

    Also try to workout 4-5 times per week if time permits and moring is always best if possible.

    good luck

    Fitness regime for a 14 year old..?

    I am 14 and i plan to join the British Army when i am older and i always do a daily routine of 60 sit ups then 2 min break then 60 press ups then 3 min break then i do a log posistion (if you dont no what that is dont worry, all you have to no is that it hurts) and i do 4 mins of that, … every day.

    Now should i be doing more if i want to get into the army?

    Answer

    I think you are doing just fine now…. but 2 thoughts. One, is there a gym near you that you could work with a trainer? They are hired to give you advice. Second, you have several years until you would be joining this, right? Slow down alittle and enjoy your present life right now with your friends and all. Those years just fly by!

    Can someone recommend a good fitness regime?

    It has been my dream in recent years to join the Strathclyde constabulary. Unfortunately, I will need to greatly improve my current level of fitness before applying. Can anyone who has maybe been there before recommend a good regimen of exercise that would bring me, loathsome lump I am, to a satisfactory level of fitness for the examination? Please keep in mind that I will need to start off slow as I am a very unfit, but have no time restraints so regime can go one for as long as needed. Many thanks in advance.

    Answer

    The key with any fitness regime is motivation. No matter how effective a plan is, it’s no use if you can’t or won’t keep to it.

    Find an exercise or activity you like, and do it and keep at it. Cycling is good, but beware of traffic. Swimming is great as it is very low impact. Power walking is great too. Find something that you like and can do (be it for reasons of where you live, time, etc.) and enjoy it.

    Make sure you try and push as hard as you can. The aim is to work your body harder than it has done so that it will improve to meet the challenge the next time. The trick is to do that incrementally so as to not burn yourself out. So if you choose to swim, first set yourself a goal to, say, swim 30 lengths of the pool in an hour. Start off easy by say, swimming 15 lengths. Rest in between if you need to but keep to your target. Increase that to 20 once you feel that you don’t need to rest anymore. And so on.

    Doing normal things that would take up more exertion also helps. Like taking the stairs instead of the lift (if you have to go up 30 flights, why not go up the lift halfway and the stairs the rest of the way?). Or walking instead of taking the bus (or getting off a few bus stops earlier).

    Do some weight training if you can. The body uses up more calories to keep muscle tissue alive than it does fat. The more muscle you have, the more calories it takes just to keep alive without even doing anything. Don’t worry, you won’t end up looking like Schwarzenneger, but more toned and feeling a heck of a lot stronger and fitter.

    Eat well and healthily. Stop before you’re full, eat before you’re too hungry. Eat smaller meals 5-6 times a day, rather than 3 larger ones. This helps regulate and normalise your blood sugar levels through the days without the dips and spikes of heavy meals. Always keep an eye on fat content.

    However, it is important that you don’t feel like you’re depriving yourself. If you do then you’re less likely to keep to your goals. Treat yourself once in a while. Like if you’ve reached your 50 lengths of the pool goal, treat yourself to a dinner out. But don’t treat yourself too often, otherwise that would be the norm, not a treat.

    Drink lots of water. You’d be amazed at the number of times you thought that you’re hungry when in fact it’s thirst. Water helps your digestion, and yes, bowel movements. Nobody needs the sluggish feeling of constipation.

    Last but not least, rest. If you feel tired and dread doing physical activitiy, it’s no good. Remember, it’s very important that you enjoy yourself. A fitness programme not stuck to is as good as no fitness programme (I hate calling it a regime - that word reminds me of Saddam Hussein).

    Help with fitness regime/plan/diet?

    Hey guys,

    It’s about time i tried to get fit!

    have put on 28 pounds since being at Uni in the UK and i’m desperate to lose around 42 pounds…3 stone.

    I was wondering if anyone has lost weight themselves and the best way they did it?

    - exercise routine

    - eating habits…etc.

    I’m really into hearing about the kind of work outs that are good and how often a week plus how long each session!

    thanks a lot! i’m not into diet pills or lazy ways!

    :)

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Answer

    Before I start… Will power is the only thing you need! Don’t be tempted to eat crap, not only will it ruin your good work so far, but it’s like pouring toxins into ur body as u would water into a cup. And be patient with ur self!

    But this is what I recommend:

    Breakfast: Wheatabix with skimmed or semi skimmed milk and some fruit, or just a banana smoothie- shove a nana in a blender with a cup full of semi skimmed milk. Whisk for about 1 minute so its really airy and fills you up.

    Its important to keep ur metabolism going, so eat an apple or an equivalent around10-11ish. Apples are usually negative calory, so u burn more calories digesting it than the apple actually contains.

    For lunch, have past, not really soggy n soft though. It contains fibre so food wont be stuck up yur bum bloating ya :)

    If u dont like plain pasta, have a low fat sauce with it, or salt. Yum :)

    Around three ish, make ur self or buy urself a fruit smoothie :) Experiment, its fun =)

    For tea, fish and veg is a great meal, but only prepare 3-quaters of what you would normally.

    And if u’re full, stop eating.

    I usually get hungry around 7 ish, but i always go for a run

    then. By around 10 ish, the excercise will make u tired so u can sleep easier :) Sleep is very important.

    Also, i do 35 sit ups before breakie to burn off a few of yesterdays calories, and get my metabolism going. Do how ever many works for you, but keep in a routine.

    Keep a picture of urself wen u were thinner to motivate you :)

    Good luck x x :)

    Creating a 90 day diet/fitness regime. Age: 15, Wieght: 200lb, Height: 6ft, Male. Advice?

    I plan on creating a 90 day regime for losing the most fat I can. I am not that concerned about gaining muscle mass right now, but it is something I am interested in later down the road. Definitely do not want to lose muscle though!

    The list of foods I plan on getting for my diet:

    Chicken Breasts, Fish, Rice, Celery, Carrots, Brocolli, Dannon Light n Fit Smoothies, Special K Cereal, Bananas, Soy Milk, Turkey lunch meat, American cheese slices, Granola Bars, Whole-wheat bread, apples. The chicken and fish would be lightly seasoned and cooked in small portions. Low-fat versions of everything if applicable.

    I plan on eating 6 small meals a day.

    Exercising regime:

    3-4 days of 15 minute HIIT sprinting/jogging, maybe some stairs as well. Around 25 push-ups before and after each session.

    Off days would be some minor dumbell training, nothing extreme. Around 10 pounds of weight for each dumbell, maybe more, Ill have to expirement.

    1 rest day would be included.

    What do you think?

    Answer

    This doesn’t sound too bad, you might consider slicing up chicken breast rather than cold cuts due to the additives in the cold cuts.

    More variety on the fruits and veggies would also help and drink lots of water.

    Make the rice whole grain, you could add sweet potatoes to your list, they are very healthy.

    American Cheese slices have very little in the way of nutritional value, highly processed = low nutrition

    Granola Bars are high in sugar and fat, if you need them it’s ok, just keep it down to a minimum.

    You might add extra virgin olive oil to your list, it’s fat, but a healthy fat that is fine in any diet plan.

    Can anyone put together a fitness regime for me please?

    I am 11 st 7 lb and I want to lose about a stone and a half, to 2 stone realistically, more if possible. There is no real time limit, but I’d like to do it using a fitness regime plus healthy eating cos I’d like to tone up at the same time, plus it’s healthier.

    At the moment I am currently quitting smoking so a good cardio workout would be great to get my lungs feeling healthy again. I’ve only been smoking for 2 years… ish… so they’re not in too bad shape really.

    Also, I’s like to get a nice set of abs if I can again, I haven’t got the time or money to go to the gym like before so aside from swimming, I’d like to be able to do most of the exercise at home.

    Thanks for any advice!

    Answer

    Hi! Glad you stopped smoking and you want to travel on the right path! Really appreciate that…

    For your goal, I would recommend circuit training. Do the following in a row, WITHOUT rest in between.

    Squats - 1 set 1 rep

    Lunges - 1 set 1 rep

    Push Ups - 1 set 1 rep

    Crunches - 1 set 1 rep

    Pull Ups - 1 set 1 rep (You can do this with an open door)

    REPEAT 25 times. Twice to thrice a week is fine.

    Your abs will show after your fat level drops.

    Enjoy… And rate as best answer… ;)

    Does any one know the perfect/healthy diet and fitness regime to lose weight?

    Answer

    Here is what you need to do, if you are serious about losing weight and keeping it off. Eat 6 small meals a day about every 4 hours. Here what that will do for you, your metabolism will increase (i.e. Loose weight) and you will have more engry. If you go on a diet and eat less, your metabolism will slow down and store to fat. That is why diets dont work. Only the size of your fist, carbs (examples:baked potato, pasta, oatmeal, beans, corn, melon, apples, fat free yogurt, whole wheat breads)in one and protien (examples:chicken breast, swordfish, shrimp, turkey breast) in the other. You can also eat vegetables and salads with any meal, they dont have none or little fat). 30min cardo exercise every day. Any of these(examples: walking, jogging, swimming,running, biking, ect), Monday cardo, tues upper body (arms: curls, tricep extensions,pull ups, front press)(abdominals: leg pull crunch, leg raises), (chest: bench press, butterfly, pullover)(shoulders: front press, arm pullover, cross count
    y skier machine)(back:seated row, lat pull downs, back extension)(YOU DONT HAVE TO DO IN ONE DAY, mix it up) wed cardo, thurs lower body (legs: leg pull,leg press, squats, lounges) fri cardo, sat upper. Sunday eat anything you want and dont exercising, you do this on sunday so your body doesnt go into starvation mode. YOU NEED TO TAKE SUNDAY OFF. If you stilck with this you will have a great body. also drink aleast 8oz of water daily! Stay away from Mcdonals, Wendys, ect because there is nothing good for you on the menu’s even the salads are bad (beaon bits, cheeze, dressing, ect) Good Luck :)

    Exercise breaks!!?

    I’ve been exercising now for about 5 weeks and its going very well. However, people keep telling me about having breaks during the week from exercising to let your body recover.

    I have been doing this exercise during the week and then taking a break on the weekends. However, I would like to keep my jogging routine up at the weekends as well…… would this be ok???

    Also, I currently do the following exercises -

    Weights, sit ups, crunchies and jogging in the morning and at night, what else can I incorporate into my fitness regime?? I am looking to improve my fitness levels and also lose weight - approx 1.5 stone.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

    Answer

    if your doing weights your body needs time to repair the muscles your using. If you keep working the same ones over and over they will end up getting weaker and you wont be able to train as hard next time.

    I used to train everyday but since I have started including breaks my strength has gone up and my body fat has started going down.

    My training regime is

    1st day: Weights ( full body workout plenty of multi joint exercises)

    2nd day: Interval training on rowing and sprinting and I also do abs

    3rd day: 20-30 mins light jog (just enough to get the heart going but nothing too strenuous) followed by sauna and steam

    I then keep repeating that. Doing that routine im usually pretty refreshed and without aches or pains so I can hit the following session with plenty of energy and make it a good workout.

    Honestly try and break up the week a little with a days break it’ll allow you to work harder the next time you train.

    How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight?

    12 years old (please, no “you’re too young for this” crap.)

    5′6″

    130-140 lbs (I haven’t been weighed in awhile…)

    I would like to lose 15-20 lbs. I am moderately active.

    Answer

    1700

    Can I lose 64 pounds in 8 months (8 pounds a month, 2 pounds a week?) How? what REALLY works?

    20 yo female 5′2 and 190 pounds (give or take 10 pounds, depending on what I ate that day). I am shaped like an alcoholic man. My stomach looks like I am 8 months pregnant.(I have many PCOS symptoms) I’m scared to get diabetes. Tummy is where most of my weight is. And with all this extra weight, my face, arms, and thighs just look FAT.

    I do not want to set unrealistic goals, but I don’t know if I have a little bit of the “upper hand” on this. I am assuming many people who want to lose weight, may have been chubby/fat all their lives, and they may not be one who’s body is meant to be skinny, but I was always a skinny child, up until high school.

    During high school I went from 120 pounds as a freshman to 150 pounds as a senior, AND then during my freshman year in college,I gained 40 pounds..FORTY POUNDS IN ONE YEAR!

    I just want to get back to the way I know my body is meant to be (125-135)…EVEN 140!!! I will exert as much time&effort as necessary, thank you all for your hel

    Answer

    Honestly, yes it is possible, but it will be HARD! You can do it by eating right and exercising. Watch your calorie intake at all times. This doesn’t mean you can’t eat junk food at times but it does mean that if you do it’s that many less calories you can eat at a meal that day. Cut out soda as much as possible, or switch to diet. Some foods actually burn more calories than they have in them so try to eat those with each meal or as snacks. I’ll include a link with them. For working out I would try to join a YMCA or Curves. The YMCA has SEVERAL classes that you could attend if you weren’t into working out in the gym. They have cycling, dancing, etc. Go there and get some info about it. Also, try parking farther away from the door when you go somewhere. Walking further will burn more calories. If you would like you could even purchase a tread mill for your home so you can watch TV while doing it on rainy days if you don’t feel like going to a gym.