Can anyone suggest any proven ways for weight loss

Hi everyone, I have been really obsessed with my weight problem. I am a 33 year old female and have gained 90lbs which makes the count to 210. I recently took out some of my summer clothes and they don

Weight Watchers has always worked for me in a pinch.My doctor says it is the only proven way to lose weight and keep it off... Good Luck!

Don

To be honest, i think the only proven way to loose weight is to do lots of exercise and eat smaller portions. Thats what my boyfriend did and he lost the wieght he wanted to in a year. i wouldnt waste your money on 'programmes' or wight watchers type things.

Good luck though, i know its hard work.

It will take a combination of things to lose a large amount of weight safely but swiftly:

1. Eat in smaller portions - if you want to boost the rate of your metabolism try going vegatarian for a month making sure to mix in foods that has complex carbohydrates, and taking a multi-vitamin daily so you are not missing anything due to going vegatarian.

2. Cardio - 40 minutes a day on a treadmill, eliptical machine, or even basketball can work wonders for your body, cardio will also supercharge your metabolism turning your body into a moving furnace.

3. Calisthenics - losing all that weight sounds real easy but it's not, you can lose all that weight but it won't make much of a difference if your frame isn't tightened up. I recommend doing light weights every other day, along with situps, crunches, and jumping jacks, I put this as the last step because the first two should be the main focus until you are at least halfway towards your weight goals.

For more information on what kind of foods to eat and healthy eating we have more detailed information on this forum! Heres the link : http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=57271

Yeah i agree, thats a good detailed plan.  I dont think there really is anway to loose a lot of weight in any other ways if you want to do it safely, at least this way will actually work !


Let us know what you decide to do 

For me diets never worked. I found success in Overeaters Anonymous by ditching the fat between my ears. Then, my weight returned to normal. I've maintained a 90 lb weight loss for most of the last 5 yrs (except after two pregnancies, still fighting 20 lbs right now in fact).

Here are my before and after pics:


Elissa2008-07-29 07:13:04

Exercise! Just starting some light low impact aerobics at 20 minutes 3 days a week and cutting back about 500 calories can make a huge difference.

yes exercise and eating less the only way ...diets are a scam to get peoples money.....try instead of a candy bar eat grapes...mmm grapes i think i have some in the fridge

i used the red day green day diet but i forgot what its called, one day you can only have carbs and no meat, and on the other you cant have any carbs, it worked for me with exercise as well!

Go for "natural" food instead of process ones .

Natural food like :

1) Beans and grains
2) fruits
3) protein source like fish and meats
4) tofu
5) lotsa vege ( Salad without fattening dressing)
6) Nuts
7) Drinks without low sugar...

Gud Luck!!!!!!

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Here are my before and after pics:


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thanks!   Life without excess food (and fat) is so AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't miss the junk.

From my personal experience you have got to change your diet and exercise. I have tried pills and programs and even when I changed my diet I have always needed to exercise even with the pills. They just gave me the energy to do it. My suggestions are just to try to do some form of cardio on most days of the week. You should strive to get in your target heart rate at least 3 days a week which is 60-80% of your maximum heart rate which is 220 minus your age and the range is 60 to 80 percent of that. On the other days just try to be more active walk more try to find activities that are active that you enjoy. Then I also strongly suggest weight training 3 days a week. Muscle burns calories at rest fat doesn't so you will really boost your metabolism if you gain some muscle. 
I lost 40lbs in a year and I haven't gained it back yet I still have issues with the diet so I am not as lean as I would like but if I can tackle that I know I can get there. Also I never stuck to going to the gym so I do all of my workouts at home there are tons of tapes I am sure you can find something that you enjoy or at least is bearable. Also there is nothing better to boost your mood than a good workout.

Good Luck!

Im the same age as you and have battled with my weight for years.....ive tried diets the lot.  I would lose weight but because I was restricting my diet so much I usually just put the weight back on...and as we all know the older you get the harder it is to lose those extra pounds!  One night sat with my other half I had my usuall conversation why am I fat? why cant I lose weight ? I havent hardly eaten today...that was true but then he pointed out I was sat moaning while eating chips and drinking wine 

Following are some of the ways that helps you in losing weight:
1 Avoid eating oily food
2 Drink lots of water
3 Start doing exercise
4 Do Yoga and meditation
5 Drink green tea or ginger tea which ever you like both helps in losing weight
6 Take a balanced diet.