Im 15 yrs old, 6ft, weigh 200 lbs, and i need too lose 15 or more lbs by August 15th... What DO I NEED TO DO!!

Eric M

PLEASE!!! any suggestions

Answer
You just have to take it one day at a time, and don't give up! It takes a while to lose weight, but in the end, it's worth it. Trust me, if losing weight was easy, we'd all be thin. You're going to have to be committed to this goal.

DO NOT starve yourself by going on a crash diet. It doesn't work, believe me! Sure, you lose weight, but not the weight you want. Your body eats at muscle mass and bone first. Your heart is a muscle, so by doing this, you can cause extreme damage. Then once you do actually eat something, it turns directly to FAT because your body is trying desperately to store excess calories & food for energy because it thinks that its starving - And you end up gaining everything you lost, and then some!

Try eating more fruits and veggies in place of other fatty meals, like junk food, cookies, or high calorie meals. Like most people (I'm guilty sometimes!), you've probably brainwashed yourself into thinking that fast food tastes better than healthy food, but that's not entirely true! Try eating MorningStar Garden Burgers, grapes, clemintines, apples chunks in vanilla yogurt (good for sweet cravings!), blueberries, hummus (it sounds gross but it's really not, you can make low-calorie wraps with whole-grain wraps), granola, low-fat yogurt, low-fat string cheese, light brand whole wheat bread, 100 - calorie popcorn / kettle corn bags, steamed broccoli with a buttery garlic sauce, microwavable veggies etc. I also snack on South Beach Diet oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, sugar-free puddings, sugar-free popsicles for chocolate cravings. Check out www.hungry-girl.com for awesome recipes!

And eat SLOWLY. Take one bite at a time, chew completely, then take another bite. If you eat slower, you'll become fuller quicker, and you won't overeat. Drink a glass of water before each meal - You'll feel fuller faster and won't overindulge. Try to spread your meals out so that you're eating 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day - It keeps your metabolism up to speed. Try bringing a sandwich or a bag or fruits with you to eat at work or in your locker between classes.

Incorporate more exercise into your daily life. Take the dog for a 20 minute walk, do jumping jacks while watching TV, do laps around the block, or the house for that matter. Don't let yourself sit down for too long. If you can, get a gym membership. I use an elliptical for 30 minutes 5-6 times a week and it works great for me.

And don't eat out of boredom! It's a nasty habit to break, TRUST ME. Whenever you feel like eating, watch a movie with no commercial breaks so you don't have time to get up, call a friend, read a book or magazine, or get out of the house, away from the food.

And don't "DIET". Because the moment you go off your "diet", you'll regain the all the weight you lost quickly, believe me. Instead, make "healthy living choices."

I recently lost weight, about 20 lbs, and what really helped for me was planning my meals. I planned when and what I was going to eat, and made sure the calorie count was 1400. For your height and weight, I'd recommend 1800 calories a day. But never go under 1200! Whatever you do, don't let yourself stray from your plan. Write it all down or type it out and leave it up on your computer so you don't forget, that's what I do.

You'll never get to your "ideal" body by eating crap food and sitting around, no matter how much you want it to happen. It takes dedication to get the body you want! Make it like a game. How much weight can I lose? Prove it to yourself you DO have the willpower to get what you want.

But allow yourself a cheat day every now and then. Life is too short! If you restrict your body of all the "good foods", you will one day EXPLODE and eat everything in sight. Trust me!

One more thing: Once you do become thinner, DON'T think you can eat whatever you want now! You'll regain all the weight back, which is absolutely mortifying, especially after all the hard work to lose it.

Good luck! Hope that helps (:

OH, and sitting up straight burns more calories than slouching. Try it!

Any more questions, email me (:

how can i lose weight fast?

Lexi Stoak

Answer
I did this and lost 40 lbs in just under 3 months:
Breakfast: Choose one

Fiber One Cereal: There are like 8 different choices on flavors, caramel, fruit, honey, raisen bran, original, ect. All very healthy for you and a great way to start off the day with minimal sugar and a boost of fiber. (1 full cup of cereal + milk is more than I can eat and it's less than 200 calories)

Thomas Whole Grain English Muffins: If you're in the mood for some warm bread, pop one into the toaster and spread some organic peanut butter, No sugar added jam, or I can't believe it's not butter for a warm and delicious breakfast pastry (Note: buy peanut butters in which the oil is at the top and you have to mix it in; avoid brands like Skippy or Jif.) (Each english muffin is 100 calories but be careful of toppings, they add up quickly)

Egg Beater/Egg Whites: You can buy cartons of egg beaters or egg whites in the store. they are delicious, you will not be able to tell the difference between them and regular eggs. Except for the fact that EB/EW cook faster and more easily than regular eggs with no beating the eggs or shells to clean up. Make an ommlete or scrambled eggs and throw in some chopped peppers, spinach, turkey bacon, or skim cheese.

For luches and dinners I recommend Clean Eating. It's a delicious way to Eat without lots of sodium, or artificial chemicals. I have lost 40lbs eating clean. And in over a year of cooking there meals, not ONCE have I been disappointed with the flavor of their recipies!

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes.asâ¦

My fave's
Fish and Chips (because I'm from the UK, I grew up loving Fish and Chips and these are so delicious and when I eat them I feel like I'm back at THe Laughing Halibut in London) http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Reâ¦
($6 will feed a hungry family of 4. They come in at just under 300 calories)

Goat Cheese & Kalamata Paninis: These are so amazing I want one right now. The PERFECT lunch. One very filling sandwich is 300 calories
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Reâ¦

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread: I love making this, it's actually fun to cook and tastes so amazing!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Reâ¦
Makes a large loaf with 12 slices at 180 calories a slice.

Blueberry Strudel: Very reminiscent of a small sidewalk bakery I grew up by. This is without a doubt my favorite dessert. serves the recipe makes more than enough for 4 at 200 calories each.
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Reâ¦

But, if you were to follow my advice, eating one of my breakfast options at about 300 calories, a clean lunch at about 300 calories, a dinner at about 300-400 calories, and a dessert at about 150, you ate 3 HUGE meals and a decadent dessert at a grand total of 1050-1150 calories a day.

The average male burns 2200 calories in one day without working out (females is anywhere from 1600-2000 depending on many many thing; you guys are just.... complex =P) A Pound is equal to 3500 calories. therefore without working out, you will lose a pound every 3 days. stick to the diet for a month and you are at 10 lbs, do it this fall: 30lbs. I dropped 40 lbs in 3 months (although I did run once or twice a week but nothing too intense, but that was negated by the fact that I cheated on days I ran by going to my local bakery and ordering all sorts of sweets for breakfast!)

Good luck with your weight loss!

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What food can you order at restaurants or fast food places that is low fat/calories?

Ron Brgund

Hooter's salad with chicken is really healthy if you don't use much dressing..
Taco Bell taquitos are not bad on calories. Their fresco stuff is also not too bad. What else?

Answer
roast chicken salad at Arby's is only 160 calories.
BK Broiler Chicken Sandwich 267 calories
Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich at chick-fil-a is 280 calories

Origninal Recipe, Drumstick from KFC is 140 calories each

Subway has several subs under 300 calories:
6" Honey Mustard Turkey with Cucumber 275
*6" Ham Sub 261
*6" Roast Beef 264
*6" Subway Club® 294
*6" Turkey Breast 254
*6" Turkey Breast with Ham 267
*6" Veggie Delight 200


Small chili at Wendy's is 210 calories.

Mostly chicken stuff it all depends on what you like and how healthy you're looking for really I personally like mcdonalds fruit salads(210) and parfaits(160) but you can't really live on those.

How do i loose weight if i am 200 pounds male and a 13 year old?

Andrew

plz help!

Answer
Determine your daily calorie intake . Losing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories than you take in, through exercise and your daily activities. To win the battle, it helps to know how many calories you are consuming in a day.

* Write down all the things you eat on a typical day. Carry a small notebook with you and write down every snack, every drink, and the contents of every meal. There are also great websites that you can use to keep track of calories, get recipes, and help achieve your goal. Don't forget to include the pats of butter or the spoonful of sugar in your coffee. It's best to do this for at least a couple weekdays and a weekend; it's even better if you can go a full week. There are also calorie tracking websites that can help you to do this, for example the US government website, My Pyramid Tracker.
* Do an itemized calorie count. When possible, write down the number of calories in each thing you eat as you eat it. Keep in mind that the recommended serving size is often considerably smaller than the serving you actually eat. Look up the calorie count on the internet for foods that don't have calories listed on the container or for fast food meals. You don't have to be 100% accurate, but you do want a good estimate of the number of calories you're taking in. There is an idea that multiplying your own weight by ten will produce a rough estimate of the number of calories you need to eat per day to maintain your weight. This is NOT true, you may wind up grossly under (or perhaps over) estimating the number of calories you should be eating. Use a scientific or health website to determine the number of calories you should eat a day or consult your doctor. Everyone has different metabolisms and there is no blanket rule that covers everyone's recommended calorie intake. Reducing 500 calories per day from the calories you eat to maintain your weight can help you lose a pound of fat per week.[2]

# Go over the list and decide which foods to cut out or reduce. Cutting calories is usually a lot easier than you might think. For example, that daily tall latte in the morning may pack 500 calories. Since a pound of flab (lost or gained) is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories, replacing that rich beverage with black coffee can help you lose a pound a week. Other easy cuts include salad dressing (salad dressing is the number one source of fat in the average American woman's diet) soda pop, candy, and butter. Look at the nutritional information for the foods you eat, pay special attention to your intake of saturated fats and empty calories (high-sugar foods). You don't need to cut these things out entirely, but if you reduce your intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods you'll lose weight faster.
# Seek out alternatives to the unhealthy foods you've identified. You can simply reduce the amount of soda you drink or mayonnaise you put on your sandwiches, or you can substitute healthier choices. Drink water instead of soda, for example, or use mustard instead of mayo. Low-fat and low-calorie options are also available for most foods, and many of these are natural, (although some are made with strange chemicals), and tasty. Start trying to eat healthy in most meals:

* Choose lean meats. Chicken and fish are both very low in fat (and certain fish like salmon, sardines, and fresh tuna are an excellent source of antioxidants, which are also beneficial to your health), so aim to replace some or all of the beef or pork in your diet with these foods.
* Replace high-calorie side dishes with healthier alternatives. Many people get a ton of calories from side dishes such as macaroni and cheese, French fries, or potato salad. You can eat healthier and lose weight by replacing these with fresh vegetables and salads. Pre-made salads are practically effortless, and when accompanied by a reduced-calorie dressing or no dressing at all, they're weight-loss gold.
* Start your days off right. A fattening breakfast of bacon and eggs or a pastry can be replaced with yogurt, oatmeal, high-fiber, low-sugar cereals; or fresh fruit for fruit smoothies. However, for those on a low carb diet bacon and eggs are a great combo for breakfast, since neither have carbs. But don't fall into the trap of skipping breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast increases your rest metabolic rate earlier in the day, and reduces snacking before lunch.

# Plan your meals. Look for healthy, delicious meals online or in your cookbooks, and create a menu for the week. Make sure that your meal plan reduces your total calorie intake: you're not going to lose weight if you consume the same amount of calories by eating different foods. Make a list of what you'll need for these meals, and -- except for a few snacks, of course -- don't stray from your list when you get to the market. Planning your meals helps ensure you get a balanced diet and reduces the temptation to stop off for fast food or order a pizza. Remember, it's

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I'm a 17 year old girl slowly reaching 200 lbs?

Erin

I was always active in school sports until this year. Now, I'm almost 200 pounds and I'm disgusted with my body. My boyfriend doesn't have a problem with it but I do. Any suggestions on how to lose weight relatively quickly? Please help

Answer
Hey there! Everybody, even that size 2 girl in homeroom, has issues with their body. There are days when I feel enormous next to my friends or can't stand my muscular legs...you name it, I've felt it. Lately I've been using Zumba Exhilirate to get in a fun workout as often as possible. I love it! I run track in school twice a week and do Zumba for around 40 minutes to an hour every night. It tones your abs and has been helping with my weight loss efforts. I bought it off of Ebay for about $30 cheaper then what it is advertised for on TV. I look forward to the cool music and the dancing of it.
Now, along with fitting in a workout that YOU enjoy 4-6 days a week, you would also benefit from a healthy eating plan. Starving yourself is NEVER the way to go. Slimming down is all about choices, for instance, having 1 slice of bread at a restaurant without butter instead of filling up before your food even arrives, choosing to grill chicken instead of frying it, buying nonfat instead of full fat foods...etc etc.
If you are having trouble making healthy diet choices, try some of these ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks:
BREAKFAST: (choose 1 meal)
* Nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt loaded with berries and topped with some dry cereal
* Whole grain toast w/ peanutbutter and sliced bananas
* Kashi Go Lean cereal (the red box with 140 cal and 13 grams of protein) w/ fat free milk or soy milk
* Instant Oatmeal with sliced fruit on the side

LUNCH:
*Turkey, low fat cheese, lettuce on whole wheat 100 cal sandwich thins w/ raw veggies and a light hummus dip, plus nonfat yogurt
*Select Harvest soup (has around 90 cal per serving) with fresh fruit and a half cup of homemade trail mix (raisins, dry cereal, almonds)
*Personal All-Veg Pizza: Take a flour torilla or some pita bread and spread tomato sauce over it. Arrange your fave veggies on top, like mushrooms, peppers, or onions, and lightly sprinkle low fat cheese on top. Bake it in the oven at 400 degrees until the cheese has melted.

SNACKS: (always eat a snack about 2 hours before dinner that is high in protein to prevent you from overeating later on. If you are hungry a few hours after breakfast, eat something light to fill you up, don't eat an entire meal. Aim for about 45 grams of protein a day.)
*Apples and 1 tblspoon peanutbutter
*Wheat Thins Fiber Select crackers w/ 35 cal Babybel cheese wedge
*1 lowfat mozerella cheese stick with thin slice of turkey wrapped around
*Cup of edamame beans, lightly salted

DINNER:
*Check out healthy dinner ideas at: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans/diets/the-lose-10-pounds-in-30-days-diet-dinner-recipes-under-500-calories/

Be kind to your body and don't stress out! I suggest visiting a nutrtionist to discuss a more thorough meal plan that is right for YOU.
Good luck! ;-)
"Take a sad song and make it better." -The Beatles (Hey Jude)

What food can you order at restaurants or fast food places that is low fat/calories?

Ron Brgund

Hooter's salad with chicken is really healthy if you don't use much dressing..
Taco Bell taquitos are not bad on calories. Their fresco stuff is also not too bad. What else?

Answer
roast chicken salad at Arby's is only 160 calories.
BK Broiler Chicken Sandwich 267 calories
Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich at chick-fil-a is 280 calories

Origninal Recipe, Drumstick from KFC is 140 calories each

Subway has several subs under 300 calories:
6" Honey Mustard Turkey with Cucumber 275
*6" Ham Sub 261
*6" Roast Beef 264
*6" Subway Club® 294
*6" Turkey Breast 254
*6" Turkey Breast with Ham 267
*6" Veggie Delight 200


Small chili at Wendy's is 210 calories.

Mostly chicken stuff it all depends on what you like and how healthy you're looking for really I personally like mcdonalds fruit salads(210) and parfaits(160) but you can't really live on those.

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How do i loose weight if i am 200 pounds male and a 13 year old?

Andrew

plz help!

Answer
Determine your daily calorie intake . Losing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories than you take in, through exercise and your daily activities. To win the battle, it helps to know how many calories you are consuming in a day.

* Write down all the things you eat on a typical day. Carry a small notebook with you and write down every snack, every drink, and the contents of every meal. There are also great websites that you can use to keep track of calories, get recipes, and help achieve your goal. Don't forget to include the pats of butter or the spoonful of sugar in your coffee. It's best to do this for at least a couple weekdays and a weekend; it's even better if you can go a full week. There are also calorie tracking websites that can help you to do this, for example the US government website, My Pyramid Tracker.
* Do an itemized calorie count. When possible, write down the number of calories in each thing you eat as you eat it. Keep in mind that the recommended serving size is often considerably smaller than the serving you actually eat. Look up the calorie count on the internet for foods that don't have calories listed on the container or for fast food meals. You don't have to be 100% accurate, but you do want a good estimate of the number of calories you're taking in. There is an idea that multiplying your own weight by ten will produce a rough estimate of the number of calories you need to eat per day to maintain your weight. This is NOT true, you may wind up grossly under (or perhaps over) estimating the number of calories you should be eating. Use a scientific or health website to determine the number of calories you should eat a day or consult your doctor. Everyone has different metabolisms and there is no blanket rule that covers everyone's recommended calorie intake. Reducing 500 calories per day from the calories you eat to maintain your weight can help you lose a pound of fat per week.[2]

# Go over the list and decide which foods to cut out or reduce. Cutting calories is usually a lot easier than you might think. For example, that daily tall latte in the morning may pack 500 calories. Since a pound of flab (lost or gained) is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories, replacing that rich beverage with black coffee can help you lose a pound a week. Other easy cuts include salad dressing (salad dressing is the number one source of fat in the average American woman's diet) soda pop, candy, and butter. Look at the nutritional information for the foods you eat, pay special attention to your intake of saturated fats and empty calories (high-sugar foods). You don't need to cut these things out entirely, but if you reduce your intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods you'll lose weight faster.
# Seek out alternatives to the unhealthy foods you've identified. You can simply reduce the amount of soda you drink or mayonnaise you put on your sandwiches, or you can substitute healthier choices. Drink water instead of soda, for example, or use mustard instead of mayo. Low-fat and low-calorie options are also available for most foods, and many of these are natural, (although some are made with strange chemicals), and tasty. Start trying to eat healthy in most meals:

* Choose lean meats. Chicken and fish are both very low in fat (and certain fish like salmon, sardines, and fresh tuna are an excellent source of antioxidants, which are also beneficial to your health), so aim to replace some or all of the beef or pork in your diet with these foods.
* Replace high-calorie side dishes with healthier alternatives. Many people get a ton of calories from side dishes such as macaroni and cheese, French fries, or potato salad. You can eat healthier and lose weight by replacing these with fresh vegetables and salads. Pre-made salads are practically effortless, and when accompanied by a reduced-calorie dressing or no dressing at all, they're weight-loss gold.
* Start your days off right. A fattening breakfast of bacon and eggs or a pastry can be replaced with yogurt, oatmeal, high-fiber, low-sugar cereals; or fresh fruit for fruit smoothies. However, for those on a low carb diet bacon and eggs are a great combo for breakfast, since neither have carbs. But don't fall into the trap of skipping breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast increases your rest metabolic rate earlier in the day, and reduces snacking before lunch.

# Plan your meals. Look for healthy, delicious meals online or in your cookbooks, and create a menu for the week. Make sure that your meal plan reduces your total calorie intake: you're not going to lose weight if you consume the same amount of calories by eating different foods. Make a list of what you'll need for these meals, and -- except for a few snacks, of course -- don't stray from your list when you get to the market. Planning your meals helps ensure you get a balanced diet and reduces the temptation to stop off for fast food or order a pizza. Remember, it's

Im 15 yrs old, 6ft, weigh 200 lbs, and i need too lose 15 or more lbs by August 15th... What DO I NEED TO DO!!

Eric M

PLEASE!!! any suggestions

Answer
You just have to take it one day at a time, and don't give up! It takes a while to lose weight, but in the end, it's worth it. Trust me, if losing weight was easy, we'd all be thin. You're going to have to be committed to this goal.

DO NOT starve yourself by going on a crash diet. It doesn't work, believe me! Sure, you lose weight, but not the weight you want. Your body eats at muscle mass and bone first. Your heart is a muscle, so by doing this, you can cause extreme damage. Then once you do actually eat something, it turns directly to FAT because your body is trying desperately to store excess calories & food for energy because it thinks that its starving - And you end up gaining everything you lost, and then some!

Try eating more fruits and veggies in place of other fatty meals, like junk food, cookies, or high calorie meals. Like most people (I'm guilty sometimes!), you've probably brainwashed yourself into thinking that fast food tastes better than healthy food, but that's not entirely true! Try eating MorningStar Garden Burgers, grapes, clemintines, apples chunks in vanilla yogurt (good for sweet cravings!), blueberries, hummus (it sounds gross but it's really not, you can make low-calorie wraps with whole-grain wraps), granola, low-fat yogurt, low-fat string cheese, light brand whole wheat bread, 100 - calorie popcorn / kettle corn bags, steamed broccoli with a buttery garlic sauce, microwavable veggies etc. I also snack on South Beach Diet oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, sugar-free puddings, sugar-free popsicles for chocolate cravings. Check out www.hungry-girl.com for awesome recipes!

And eat SLOWLY. Take one bite at a time, chew completely, then take another bite. If you eat slower, you'll become fuller quicker, and you won't overeat. Drink a glass of water before each meal - You'll feel fuller faster and won't overindulge. Try to spread your meals out so that you're eating 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day - It keeps your metabolism up to speed. Try bringing a sandwich or a bag or fruits with you to eat at work or in your locker between classes.

Incorporate more exercise into your daily life. Take the dog for a 20 minute walk, do jumping jacks while watching TV, do laps around the block, or the house for that matter. Don't let yourself sit down for too long. If you can, get a gym membership. I use an elliptical for 30 minutes 5-6 times a week and it works great for me.

And don't eat out of boredom! It's a nasty habit to break, TRUST ME. Whenever you feel like eating, watch a movie with no commercial breaks so you don't have time to get up, call a friend, read a book or magazine, or get out of the house, away from the food.

And don't "DIET". Because the moment you go off your "diet", you'll regain the all the weight you lost quickly, believe me. Instead, make "healthy living choices."

I recently lost weight, about 20 lbs, and what really helped for me was planning my meals. I planned when and what I was going to eat, and made sure the calorie count was 1400. For your height and weight, I'd recommend 1800 calories a day. But never go under 1200! Whatever you do, don't let yourself stray from your plan. Write it all down or type it out and leave it up on your computer so you don't forget, that's what I do.

You'll never get to your "ideal" body by eating crap food and sitting around, no matter how much you want it to happen. It takes dedication to get the body you want! Make it like a game. How much weight can I lose? Prove it to yourself you DO have the willpower to get what you want.

But allow yourself a cheat day every now and then. Life is too short! If you restrict your body of all the "good foods", you will one day EXPLODE and eat everything in sight. Trust me!

One more thing: Once you do become thinner, DON'T think you can eat whatever you want now! You'll regain all the weight back, which is absolutely mortifying, especially after all the hard work to lose it.

Good luck! Hope that helps (:

OH, and sitting up straight burns more calories than slouching. Try it!

Any more questions, email me (:

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How do i loose weight if i am 200 pounds male and a 13 year old?

healthy sandwich recipes under 200 calories image

Andrew

plz help!

Answer
Determine your daily calorie intake . Losing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories than you take in, through exercise and your daily activities. To win the battle, it helps to know how many calories you are consuming in a day.

* Write down all the things you eat on a typical day. Carry a small notebook with you and write down every snack, every drink, and the contents of every meal. There are also great websites that you can use to keep track of calories, get recipes, and help achieve your goal. Don't forget to include the pats of butter or the spoonful of sugar in your coffee. It's best to do this for at least a couple weekdays and a weekend; it's even better if you can go a full week. There are also calorie tracking websites that can help you to do this, for example the US government website, My Pyramid Tracker.
* Do an itemized calorie count. When possible, write down the number of calories in each thing you eat as you eat it. Keep in mind that the recommended serving size is often considerably smaller than the serving you actually eat. Look up the calorie count on the internet for foods that don't have calories listed on the container or for fast food meals. You don't have to be 100% accurate, but you do want a good estimate of the number of calories you're taking in. There is an idea that multiplying your own weight by ten will produce a rough estimate of the number of calories you need to eat per day to maintain your weight. This is NOT true, you may wind up grossly under (or perhaps over) estimating the number of calories you should be eating. Use a scientific or health website to determine the number of calories you should eat a day or consult your doctor. Everyone has different metabolisms and there is no blanket rule that covers everyone's recommended calorie intake. Reducing 500 calories per day from the calories you eat to maintain your weight can help you lose a pound of fat per week.[2]

# Go over the list and decide which foods to cut out or reduce. Cutting calories is usually a lot easier than you might think. For example, that daily tall latte in the morning may pack 500 calories. Since a pound of flab (lost or gained) is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories, replacing that rich beverage with black coffee can help you lose a pound a week. Other easy cuts include salad dressing (salad dressing is the number one source of fat in the average American woman's diet) soda pop, candy, and butter. Look at the nutritional information for the foods you eat, pay special attention to your intake of saturated fats and empty calories (high-sugar foods). You don't need to cut these things out entirely, but if you reduce your intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods you'll lose weight faster.
# Seek out alternatives to the unhealthy foods you've identified. You can simply reduce the amount of soda you drink or mayonnaise you put on your sandwiches, or you can substitute healthier choices. Drink water instead of soda, for example, or use mustard instead of mayo. Low-fat and low-calorie options are also available for most foods, and many of these are natural, (although some are made with strange chemicals), and tasty. Start trying to eat healthy in most meals:

* Choose lean meats. Chicken and fish are both very low in fat (and certain fish like salmon, sardines, and fresh tuna are an excellent source of antioxidants, which are also beneficial to your health), so aim to replace some or all of the beef or pork in your diet with these foods.
* Replace high-calorie side dishes with healthier alternatives. Many people get a ton of calories from side dishes such as macaroni and cheese, French fries, or potato salad. You can eat healthier and lose weight by replacing these with fresh vegetables and salads. Pre-made salads are practically effortless, and when accompanied by a reduced-calorie dressing or no dressing at all, they're weight-loss gold.
* Start your days off right. A fattening breakfast of bacon and eggs or a pastry can be replaced with yogurt, oatmeal, high-fiber, low-sugar cereals; or fresh fruit for fruit smoothies. However, for those on a low carb diet bacon and eggs are a great combo for breakfast, since neither have carbs. But don't fall into the trap of skipping breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast increases your rest metabolic rate earlier in the day, and reduces snacking before lunch.

# Plan your meals. Look for healthy, delicious meals online or in your cookbooks, and create a menu for the week. Make sure that your meal plan reduces your total calorie intake: you're not going to lose weight if you consume the same amount of calories by eating different foods. Make a list of what you'll need for these meals, and -- except for a few snacks, of course -- don't stray from your list when you get to the market. Planning your meals helps ensure you get a balanced diet and reduces the temptation to stop off for fast food or order a pizza. Remember, it's

how can i lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks?

Kgirl

I have a lot of belly fat after my 3 kids and have been trying for 6 months to lose it. What can i do to get rid of this extra weight fast!!! I need to lose 45lbs a fast a possible....somebody help! nothing i am doing is working!

Answer
I did this and lost 40 lbs in just under 3 months:
Breakfast: Choose one

Fiber One Cereal: There are like 8 different choices on flavors, caramel, fruit, honey, raisen bran, original, ect. All very healthy for you and a great way to start off the day with minimal sugar and a boost of fiber. (1 full cup of cereal + milk is more than I can eat and it's less than 200 calories)

Thomas Whole Grain English Muffins: If you're in the mood for some warm bread, pop one into the toaster and spread some organic peanut butter, No sugar added jam, or I can't believe it's not butter for a warm and delicious breakfast pastry (Note: buy peanut butters in which the oil is at the top and you have to mix it in; avoid brands like Skippy or Jif.) (Each english muffin is 100 calories but be careful of toppings, they add up quickly)

Egg Beater/Egg Whites: You can buy cartons of egg beaters or egg whites in the store. they are delicious, you will not be able to tell the difference between them and regular eggs. Except for the fact that EB/EW cook faster and more easily than regular eggs with no beating the eggs or shells to clean up. Make an ommlete or scrambled eggs and throw in some chopped peppers, spinach, turkey bacon, or skim cheese.

For luches and dinners I recommend Clean Eating. It's a delicious way to Eat without lots of sodium, or artificial chemicals. I have lost 40lbs eating clean. And in over a year of cooking there meals, not ONCE have I been disappointed with the flavor of their recipies!

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes.asâ¦

My fave's
Fish and Chips (because I'm from the UK, I grew up loving Fish and Chips and these are so delicious and when I eat them I feel like I'm back at The Laughing Halibut in London) http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Reâ¦
($1.79 for all materials, They come in at just under 300 calories)

Goat Cheese & Kalamata Paninis: These are so amazing I want one right now. The PERFECT lunch. One very filling sandwich is 300 calories
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Reâ¦

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread: I love making this, it's actually fun to cook and tastes so amazing!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Reâ¦
Makes a large loaf with 12 slices at 180 calories a slice.

Blueberry Strudel: Very reminiscent of a small sidewalk bakery I grew up by. This is without a doubt my favorite dessert. serves the recipe makes more than enough for 4 at 200 calories each.
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Reâ¦

But, if you were to follow my advice, eating one of my breakfast options at about 300 calories, a clean lunch at about 300 calories, a dinner at about 300-400 calories, and a dessert at about 150, you ate 3 HUGE meals and a decadent dessert at a grand total of 1050-1150 calories a day.

The average male burns about 2400 calories in one day without working out (females is anywhere from 1600-2200 depending on many, many things; you guys are just.... complex =P, also keep in mind this is an average. If you are 6' 8'' 300 lbs you would burn more than average, If you were 4'8'' 100lbs, you would burn less.) A Pound is equal to 3500 calories. therefore without working out, you will lose a pound every 3 days. stick to the diet for a month and you are at 10 lbs, do it this fall: 30lbs. I dropped 40 lbs in 3 months (although I did run once or twice a week but nothing too intense, but that was negated by the fact that I cheated on days I ran by going to my local bakery and ordering all sorts of sweets for breakfast!)

Good luck with your weight loss

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T

I weigh over 240 and I wanted to know, how could I loose at least 90 before the end of next year. Any tips on how I can get very fit before my prom. Special diets. At home exercises, etc.

Answer
I did this and lost 40 lbs in just under 3 months:
Breakfast: Choose one

Fiber One Cereal: There are like 8 different choices on flavors, caramel, fruit, honey, raisen bran, original, ect. All very healthy for you and a great way to start off the day with minimal sugar and a boost of fiber. (1 full cup of cereal + milk is more than I can eat and it's less than 200 calories)

Thomas Whole Grain English Muffins: If you're in the mood for some warm bread, pop one into the toaster and spread some organic peanut butter, No sugar added jam, or I can't believe it's not butter for a warm and delicious breakfast pastry (Note: buy peanut butters in which the oil is at the top and you have to mix it in; avoid brands like Skippy or Jif.) (Each english muffin is 100 calories but be careful of toppings, they add up quickly)

Egg Beater/Egg Whites: You can buy cartons of egg beaters or egg whites in the store. they are delicious, you will not be able to tell the difference between them and regular eggs. Except for the fact that EB/EW cook faster and more easily than regular eggs with no beating the eggs or shells to clean up. Make an ommlete or scrambled eggs and throw in some chopped peppers, spinach, turkey bacon, or skim cheese.

For luches and dinners I recommend Clean Eating. It's a delicious way to Eat without lots of sodium, or artificial chemicals. I have lost 40lbs eating clean. And in over a year of cooking there meals, not ONCE have I been disappointed with the flavor of their recipies!

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes.as…

My fave's
Fish and Chips (because I'm from the UK, I grew up loving Fish and Chips and these are so delicious and when I eat them I feel like I'm back at The Laughing Halibut in London) http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
($1.79 for all materials, They come in at just under 300 calories)

Goat Cheese & Kalamata Paninis: These are so amazing I want one right now. The PERFECT lunch. One very filling sandwich is 300 calories
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread: I love making this, it's actually fun to cook and tastes so amazing!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
Makes a large loaf with 12 slices at 180 calories a slice.

Blueberry Strudel: Very reminiscent of a small sidewalk bakery I grew up by. This is without a doubt my favorite dessert. serves the recipe makes more than enough for 4 at 200 calories each.
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

But, if you were to follow my advice, eating one of my breakfast options at about 300 calories, a clean lunch at about 300 calories, a dinner at about 300-400 calories, and a dessert at about 150, you ate 3 HUGE meals and a decadent dessert at a grand total of 1050-1150 calories a day.

The average male burns about 2400 calories in one day without working out (females is anywhere from 1600-2200 depending on many, many things; you guys are just.... complex =P, also keep in mind this is an average. If you are 6' 8'' 300 lbs you would burn more than average, If you were 4'8'' 100lbs, you would burn less.) A Pound is equal to 3500 calories. therefore without working out, you will lose a pound every 3 days. stick to the diet for a month and you are at 10 lbs, do it this fall: 30lbs. I dropped 40 lbs in 3 months (although I did run once or twice a week but nothing too intense, but that was negated by the fact that I cheated on days I ran by going to my local bakery and ordering all sorts of sweets for breakfast!)

Good luck with your weight loss

What is the best detox diet to follow and that will make me lose weight?

Lovable

Answer
Trust me, it's hard to get used to this, but it has a BIG affect!
http://www.ehow.com/how_4663459_jillian-michaels-detox-water.html

Here are a few quick tips I can give you:
-Drink cold water with ice
-Stay away from chips, ice cream, and chocolate, because those are things you often over eat
-Drink apple cider vinegar before each meal, that's how Fergie lost weight.
-Drink soup, one cup is only 50 calories, better than eating a MINI Kit-Kat bar.
-Snack on fruits and veges.
-50% of your diet should be fruits and veges.
-Say NO to diet pills.
-Eat 5 small meals instead of 3 big ones. Maybe half a sandwich and a glass of milk
-Have whole wheat over white
-Dark chocolate over milk chocolate
-When going to a resaturant, ask the waiter to put all the food you didn't eat in a bag so you can eat it for later
-When eating dessert, share half of it with someone

Try out these sites, they helped me. (They're on my Favourites list)
http://morningbanana.com/morning-banana-diet-rules
http://www.nowloss.com/
http://www.nowloss.com/easy-weight-loss-plans.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_4663459_jillian-michaels-detox-water.html
http://www.lhj.com/recipes/healthy/eating/200-snacks-under-100-calories/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKHkqCFlXT4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtOJXj_k-pk&feature=related

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What food can you order at restaurants or fast food places that is low fat/calories?

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Ron Brgund

Hooter's salad with chicken is really healthy if you don't use much dressing..
Taco Bell taquitos are not bad on calories. Their fresco stuff is also not too bad. What else?

Answer
roast chicken salad at Arby's is only 160 calories.
BK Broiler Chicken Sandwich 267 calories
Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich at chick-fil-a is 280 calories

Origninal Recipe, Drumstick from KFC is 140 calories each

Subway has several subs under 300 calories:
6" Honey Mustard Turkey with Cucumber 275
*6" Ham Sub 261
*6" Roast Beef 264
*6" Subway Club® 294
*6" Turkey Breast 254
*6" Turkey Breast with Ham 267
*6" Veggie Delight 200


Small chili at Wendy's is 210 calories.

Mostly chicken stuff it all depends on what you like and how healthy you're looking for really I personally like mcdonalds fruit salads(210) and parfaits(160) but you can't really live on those.

How to Get the Motivation to Lose 100lb+?

Jenny

So I've been depressed and on a lot of medications for about 3 years now. So the combination of not caring about my health, being really lazy, coping with all types of emotions by eating, and side effects from like 10 different meds have obviously taken a toll. I was never skinny, and was mostly slightly overweight. Now, I am classified as morbidly obese. I have so much weight to lose before I am even close to being back to how I was (and even then I wasn't happy with my weight). But instead of wanting to lose 10 pounds and being able to do it in a couple weeks, I need to lose 100+ pounds just to be healthy. And I know that doesn't take a couple weeks. I'm starting a new college in less than 3 months, and I do want to lose weight and feel more confident, but it feels so hopeless. I mean 150 and I'd be back to where I was before. I never ever would have thought I'd have to lose over 100lbs ever in my life. But I do now, except most days I act like I really couldn't care.

So, I really need motivation to lose weight. (Besides, tiredness and like no endurance to do normal physical activity, I'm lucky enough not to have any health problems related to my weight). So there's no motivation there, the only motivation comes from wanting to look better (and even that's not a 24/7 thing). I'm also a really picky eater. I eat family size bags of potato chips in one sitting when I get mad. I really only cook pasta or frozen pizza for dinner. I hardly ever eat breakfast, sometimes lunch, and then a thousand snacks and a huge dinner. I'm not lacking time to exercise or eat healthy, I just don't have the motivation 7 days a week (or even 3 days a week).

Five years ago I was 5'1'' and 125, that didn't last too long. My normal weight for the exception of these past 3 years has been around 140/150. Which I hated, but now I want back more than anything. Today (I hate to weigh myself), but I'm still 5'1'' and around 240 pounds. (I've always wanted to be under 100lbs, but that will be a goal for sometime later). Getting below the 200 mark would be a huge confidence booster, and getting back down to 140 is what I want, but don't think I could do.

Anyone who's going through this/has lost a lot of weight have any tips?

P.S. I've looked into surgery, a few people in my family and family friends have done it with success but I don't think I could handle only being able to drink 1oz of water over the course of an hour. And all the requirements just to be considered are what I'm having difficulty with. (Like, if I could lose 10 pounds or stick with a diet plan for 6 months I wouldn't be in this position).

Answer
Hey there hun don't give up! You can do it if you put your mind to it. I know how difficult it is to loose the pounds. I was once 200 pounds and I lost 55 pounds, unfortunately I have regained nearly 20 pounds, but I'm working towards loosing it. I know that weight loss can be a daunting process but once you get into it and start losing weight it's a lot easier. I know it seems easier to say sod it im fat anyway, i'll just eat some more.

Eating is often a response to difficult emotions, I sometimes binge eat and it always makes me worse. In order to loose weight you've got to create a healthy meal plan. It's no good going on crash diets, they only make you regain the weight quicker. The good news is that overweight people do loose the weight very quickly. When I first lost weight I lost the weight very fast. You can easily loose 10 pounds in a week without severely restricting yourself. Larger people loose weight more quickly as its mostly water and they're creating a very large deficit in calories. Say you go from eating 5000 calories a day to 2000, you're creating a 3000 calorie deficit when the normal deficit for a person is 500-1000 calories. I lost 9 pounds in one week at the time I was loosing weight. However as your body looses weight it stabilizes a bit more and you may notice the weight loss is slower and you may have weeks where you don't loose weight (known as a plateau), but keep on going and dont let that get you down. It's very difficult for the body to loose weight all the time.

I say eat a healthy diet, no crash diets. Stick to 1500-2000 calories a day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Do not skip breakfast. Even if you're not in the mood for breakfast, have a cereal bar and a banana. Frozen pizza is not good for you nor is too much pasta. Instead eat foods like jacket potato (easy to make, put it in the oven and have it with maybe tuna or mackeral or coronation chicken, look for low fat topping. Don't use cheese), salads (again easy to make, buy whatever toppings you want; tomatoes, sweetcorn, chicken, even cut up a few potatoes and use a low fat sauce), scrambled eggs or omelett (also very simply). Grilled chicken is also very good and slimming and takes a few minutes to cook, you can serve it with vegetables. Couscous is also really good and healthy, you could have it with the chicken. For more recipes maybe order a recipe book which has healthy recipes. For lunch you could combines some of these things or have a sandwich with less fat (shoo brought sandwiches often have a lot of fat and sat fat so be careful) or sushi (you could also have that for dinner) or you could have salads or make your own lunch.

Loosing weight doesn't mean cutting out your favourite foods, you can still have a bit of chocolate or crisps if you crave it but dont have it too often and only in moderation. Have a normal packet of crisps instead of a family sized pack. You can still enjoy treats, having the odd indulgence is ok and doesn't mean that you've failed. For low fat treats I have frozen yoghurt and low fat popcorn however buy it in small seperate pots or bags as I know it can be tempting to have more. I brought three small pots of frozen yoghurt and i ate them all in one day. Too much of anything even if its healthy isnt good for you.

Also dont keep junk food in the house, ask your family to buy healthy stuff. Exercise is also great in loosing weight, maybe sign up to your local gym. Everyone is really nice at the gym and a trainer there can give you a good exercise programe to stick to. If you dont want to join a gym maybe go for walks or for light jogs or maybe join some classes. There are people all shapes and sizes at the gym and no one stares at them or jeers at them, so don't be afraid. Most people are too busy doing their own thing to notice other people so no need to feel self conscious. At least you're there to do something about your weight right?

One last thing, drink plenty of water. Water really fills you up. Good luck sweetie, you can do this, believe in yourself! Think about how much you want this and be determined. Think to yourself I will be the size of my dreams. Like you said first aim for a healthy weight, maybe 140 and maintain it for a bit and then if you want to loose a bit more weight go for it but you can slow the weight loss down a bit and take your time with it. 120 seems like a good weight, but between 120-140 is also fine. It takes time to loose weight, but its worth the journey. It's like with everything else it takes time, for example it takes time and practise to get better at a hobby or skill, it doesn't just happen immediately. Believe in yourself, you can do this! Believe that you are fabulous :D. Good luck sweetie, I'd love to hear about your progress xx

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whats a good eating plan for a 14 year old girl?

How do i loose weight if i am 200 pounds male and a 13 year old?

How do i loose weight if i am 200 pounds male and a 13 year old?

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Andrew

plz help!

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Determine your daily calorie intake . Losing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories than you take in, through exercise and your daily activities. To win the battle, it helps to know how many calories you are consuming in a day.

* Write down all the things you eat on a typical day. Carry a small notebook with you and write down every snack, every drink, and the contents of every meal. There are also great websites that you can use to keep track of calories, get recipes, and help achieve your goal. Don't forget to include the pats of butter or the spoonful of sugar in your coffee. It's best to do this for at least a couple weekdays and a weekend; it's even better if you can go a full week. There are also calorie tracking websites that can help you to do this, for example the US government website, My Pyramid Tracker.
* Do an itemized calorie count. When possible, write down the number of calories in each thing you eat as you eat it. Keep in mind that the recommended serving size is often considerably smaller than the serving you actually eat. Look up the calorie count on the internet for foods that don't have calories listed on the container or for fast food meals. You don't have to be 100% accurate, but you do want a good estimate of the number of calories you're taking in. There is an idea that multiplying your own weight by ten will produce a rough estimate of the number of calories you need to eat per day to maintain your weight. This is NOT true, you may wind up grossly under (or perhaps over) estimating the number of calories you should be eating. Use a scientific or health website to determine the number of calories you should eat a day or consult your doctor. Everyone has different metabolisms and there is no blanket rule that covers everyone's recommended calorie intake. Reducing 500 calories per day from the calories you eat to maintain your weight can help you lose a pound of fat per week.[2]

# Go over the list and decide which foods to cut out or reduce. Cutting calories is usually a lot easier than you might think. For example, that daily tall latte in the morning may pack 500 calories. Since a pound of flab (lost or gained) is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories, replacing that rich beverage with black coffee can help you lose a pound a week. Other easy cuts include salad dressing (salad dressing is the number one source of fat in the average American woman's diet) soda pop, candy, and butter. Look at the nutritional information for the foods you eat, pay special attention to your intake of saturated fats and empty calories (high-sugar foods). You don't need to cut these things out entirely, but if you reduce your intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods you'll lose weight faster.
# Seek out alternatives to the unhealthy foods you've identified. You can simply reduce the amount of soda you drink or mayonnaise you put on your sandwiches, or you can substitute healthier choices. Drink water instead of soda, for example, or use mustard instead of mayo. Low-fat and low-calorie options are also available for most foods, and many of these are natural, (although some are made with strange chemicals), and tasty. Start trying to eat healthy in most meals:

* Choose lean meats. Chicken and fish are both very low in fat (and certain fish like salmon, sardines, and fresh tuna are an excellent source of antioxidants, which are also beneficial to your health), so aim to replace some or all of the beef or pork in your diet with these foods.
* Replace high-calorie side dishes with healthier alternatives. Many people get a ton of calories from side dishes such as macaroni and cheese, French fries, or potato salad. You can eat healthier and lose weight by replacing these with fresh vegetables and salads. Pre-made salads are practically effortless, and when accompanied by a reduced-calorie dressing or no dressing at all, they're weight-loss gold.
* Start your days off right. A fattening breakfast of bacon and eggs or a pastry can be replaced with yogurt, oatmeal, high-fiber, low-sugar cereals; or fresh fruit for fruit smoothies. However, for those on a low carb diet bacon and eggs are a great combo for breakfast, since neither have carbs. But don't fall into the trap of skipping breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast increases your rest metabolic rate earlier in the day, and reduces snacking before lunch.

# Plan your meals. Look for healthy, delicious meals online or in your cookbooks, and create a menu for the week. Make sure that your meal plan reduces your total calorie intake: you're not going to lose weight if you consume the same amount of calories by eating different foods. Make a list of what you'll need for these meals, and -- except for a few snacks, of course -- don't stray from your list when you get to the market. Planning your meals helps ensure you get a balanced diet and reduces the temptation to stop off for fast food or order a pizza. Remember, it's

how can i lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks?

Kgirl

I have a lot of belly fat after my 3 kids and have been trying for 6 months to lose it. What can i do to get rid of this extra weight fast!!! I need to lose 45lbs a fast a possible....somebody help! nothing i am doing is working!

Answer
I did this and lost 40 lbs in just under 3 months:
Breakfast: Choose one

Fiber One Cereal: There are like 8 different choices on flavors, caramel, fruit, honey, raisen bran, original, ect. All very healthy for you and a great way to start off the day with minimal sugar and a boost of fiber. (1 full cup of cereal + milk is more than I can eat and it's less than 200 calories)

Thomas Whole Grain English Muffins: If you're in the mood for some warm bread, pop one into the toaster and spread some organic peanut butter, No sugar added jam, or I can't believe it's not butter for a warm and delicious breakfast pastry (Note: buy peanut butters in which the oil is at the top and you have to mix it in; avoid brands like Skippy or Jif.) (Each english muffin is 100 calories but be careful of toppings, they add up quickly)

Egg Beater/Egg Whites: You can buy cartons of egg beaters or egg whites in the store. they are delicious, you will not be able to tell the difference between them and regular eggs. Except for the fact that EB/EW cook faster and more easily than regular eggs with no beating the eggs or shells to clean up. Make an ommlete or scrambled eggs and throw in some chopped peppers, spinach, turkey bacon, or skim cheese.

For luches and dinners I recommend Clean Eating. It's a delicious way to Eat without lots of sodium, or artificial chemicals. I have lost 40lbs eating clean. And in over a year of cooking there meals, not ONCE have I been disappointed with the flavor of their recipies!

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes.as…

My fave's
Fish and Chips (because I'm from the UK, I grew up loving Fish and Chips and these are so delicious and when I eat them I feel like I'm back at The Laughing Halibut in London) http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
($1.79 for all materials, They come in at just under 300 calories)

Goat Cheese & Kalamata Paninis: These are so amazing I want one right now. The PERFECT lunch. One very filling sandwich is 300 calories
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread: I love making this, it's actually fun to cook and tastes so amazing!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
Makes a large loaf with 12 slices at 180 calories a slice.

Blueberry Strudel: Very reminiscent of a small sidewalk bakery I grew up by. This is without a doubt my favorite dessert. serves the recipe makes more than enough for 4 at 200 calories each.
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

But, if you were to follow my advice, eating one of my breakfast options at about 300 calories, a clean lunch at about 300 calories, a dinner at about 300-400 calories, and a dessert at about 150, you ate 3 HUGE meals and a decadent dessert at a grand total of 1050-1150 calories a day.

The average male burns about 2400 calories in one day without working out (females is anywhere from 1600-2200 depending on many, many things; you guys are just.... complex =P, also keep in mind this is an average. If you are 6' 8'' 300 lbs you would burn more than average, If you were 4'8'' 100lbs, you would burn less.) A Pound is equal to 3500 calories. therefore without working out, you will lose a pound every 3 days. stick to the diet for a month and you are at 10 lbs, do it this fall: 30lbs. I dropped 40 lbs in 3 months (although I did run once or twice a week but nothing too intense, but that was negated by the fact that I cheated on days I ran by going to my local bakery and ordering all sorts of sweets for breakfast!)

Good luck with your weight loss

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Q. Im starting my new life on monday (sept 1st)

Im eating healthier,being more active & organised.

Im 123lb,Im trying to get down to 107lb.

Im thinking of going for morning walks at 6.30am for 30 mins before I eat breakfast every day.

Doing the p.e at school & putting extra work in.

Any help?

Answer
Losing weight first starts with being happy with yourself and loving *YOU* on the inside. Try everyday to smile and laugh, LAUGHING is super helpful. It seems weird but it really does help! =) Try to follow a 1600 calorie diet.
It's best to have 5 meals a day that way you don't get to hungry because that leads to over eating.
Here is a couple ideas to help you get started:

Breakfast:
Oatmeal and a piece of wheat toast w/ 2tsp. trans free margarine. -OR- Strawberry Banana Smoothie (In a blender process until smooth, 1 small banana, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup fat free milk, 1/2 cup low fat plain yogurt, 2 tsp. honey, and 1 or 2 ice3 cubes. You can have your smoothie with 1 or 2 pieces of whole wheat toast. -OR- An egg on a piece of wheat toast with salsa (make 2 servings) ---If you are still huingry at breakfast have a small piece of fruit.

Lunch:
1 cup soup (water based not cream base) and a Cheese and Tomato Sandwich: 2 slices whole wheat bread, 2 slices reduced fat cheese, mustard and sliced tomato. -OR_ instead of the tomato sandwich 2 pieces whole wheat with 2 slices of Turkey and Mustard. -OR- A Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal (These are actually very tasty. The meat is delicious.

Dinner: 1 piece Chicken Breast with 2 side dishes: 1 cup steamed veggies, 1 sweet potato, 3/4 cup corn, 3/4 cup butternut squash, etc.

Dessert:
Light Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt:
3/4 cup with no more than 110 calories per 1/2 cup topped with tablespoon chocalate syrup.

Snacks:
Steamed Veggies, fruit, any nuts (these are great protein),
my personal favorite snack is Light and Fit 60 calorie yogurt cup with a 100 calorie Granola Bar. (I cruch up the Granola Bar and put it inside of my yogurt.)
Also there are alot of great ideas if you go to fast food for example....


Wendys: Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich- 390 calories

McDonalds:
Caesar Salad grilled Chicken-220 calories
Bacon Ranch Salad w/grilled chicken 260 calories
Salad Dressing: Vinaigrette: 40 calories
Salad Dressing: Italian : 60 calories
Fruit and yogurt Parfait: 160 calories
Chicken McNuggets: (4) 170 cal. (6) 250 cal. (10) 420 cal.
(if you have sauce stay away from Ranch)

KFC:
Original Recipe Chicken Sandwich: (no sauce) 320 calories
Honey BBQ Sandwich: 300 calories
Snacker: 320 calories
Honey BBQ Snacker: 220 calories
Small Mac and Cheese: 180 calories
Small Potato Salad: 180 calories
Small Potatoes and Gravy: 130 calories
Roasted BLT salad: 210 calories
TenderRoast Filet Meal: 360 calories
Lil Bucket Strawberry ShortCake: 200 calories

Burger King:
Chicken Whopper no mayo: 410 calories

Jack N The Box:
Southwest Chicken Pita:230 calories
Chicken Fajita Pita: 300 calories
Beef Taco: 160 calories
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich: 390 calories
Bacon Chicken Sandwich: 440 calories

Carls Jr:
Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich: 370 calories

Taco Bell:
Nacho Chicken Gordita: 270 calories
Nacho Steak Gordita: 270 calories
Taco: 170 calories

Subway :(THE BEST CHOICE)
You can have any of the under 6 grams of fat sandwiches! They're delicious just No MAyo. My favorite is Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki. I like to get a foot long and have a 6' for lunch and a 6' for dinner.

Also make sure you do 30 minutes of excercise 5 days a week. I like to walk to the store and back instead of drive =)

This was just some ideas to help you on your way.

Also its great to drink one glass of water before eating. Water is very important! It takes your body 30 minutes to tell your brain you're full so sometimes after you eat a small meal wait 30 minutes to see if you are still hungry or not.


GOOD LUCK!!! I know you can do it!

whats a good eating plan for a 14 year old girl?

Griffin

I'm active, I'm 5"5 I currently weigh 120 pounds my goal is 110 pounds when i reach 110 what should i eat to maintain my weight?

Answer
I did this and lost 40 lbs in just under 3 months:
Breakfast: Choose one

Fiber One Cereal: There are like 8 different choices on flavors, caramel, fruit, honey, raisen bran, original, ect. All very healthy for you and a great way to start off the day with minimal sugar and a boost of fiber. (1 full cup of cereal + milk is more than I can eat and it's less than 200 calories)

Thomas Whole Grain English Muffins: If you're in the mood for some warm bread, pop one into the toaster and spread some organic peanut butter, No sugar added jam, or I can't believe it's not butter for a warm and delicious breakfast pastry (Note: buy peanut butters in which the oil is at the top and you have to mix it in; avoid brands like Skippy or Jif.) (Each english muffin is 100 calories but be careful of toppings, they add up quickly)

Egg Beater/Egg Whites: You can buy cartons of egg beaters or egg whites in the store. they are delicious, you will not be able to tell the difference between them and regular eggs. Except for the fact that EB/EW cook faster and more easily than regular eggs with no beating the eggs or shells to clean up. Make an ommlete or scrambled eggs and throw in some chopped peppers, spinach, turkey bacon, or skim cheese.

For luches and dinners I recommend Clean Eating. It's a delicious way to Eat without lots of sodium, or artificial chemicals. I have lost 40lbs eating clean. And in over a year of cooking there meals, not ONCE have I been disappointed with the flavor of their recipies!

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes.as…

My fave's
Fish and Chips (because I'm from the UK, I grew up loving Fish and Chips and these are so delicious and when I eat them I feel like I'm back at The Laughing Halibut in London) http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
($1.79 for all materials, They come in at just under 300 calories)

Goat Cheese & Kalamata Paninis: These are so amazing I want one right now. The PERFECT lunch. One very filling sandwich is 300 calories
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread: I love making this, it's actually fun to cook and tastes so amazing!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
Makes a large loaf with 12 slices at 180 calories a slice.

Blueberry Strudel: Very reminiscent of a small sidewalk bakery I grew up by. This is without a doubt my favorite dessert. serves the recipe makes more than enough for 4 at 200 calories each.
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

But, if you were to follow my advice, eating one of my breakfast options at about 300 calories, a clean lunch at about 300 calories, a dinner at about 300-400 calories, and a dessert at about 150, you ate 3 HUGE meals and a decadent dessert at a grand total of 1050-1150 calories a day.

The average male burns about 2400 calories in one day without working out (females is anywhere from 1600-2200 depending on many, many things; you guys are just.... complex =P, also keep in mind this is an average. If you are 6' 8'' 300 lbs you would burn more than average, If you were 4'8'' 100lbs, you would burn less.) A Pound is equal to 3500 calories. therefore without working out, you will lose a pound every 3 days. stick to the diet for a month and you are at 10 lbs, do it this fall: 30lbs. I dropped 40 lbs in 3 months (although I did run once or twice a week but nothing too intense, but that was negated by the fact that I cheated on days I ran by going to my local bakery and ordering all sorts of sweets for breakfast!)

Good luck with your weight loss

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What food can you order at restaurants or fast food places that is low fat/calories?

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Ron Brgund

Hooter's salad with chicken is really healthy if you don't use much dressing..
Taco Bell taquitos are not bad on calories. Their fresco stuff is also not too bad. What else?

Answer
roast chicken salad at Arby's is only 160 calories.
BK Broiler Chicken Sandwich 267 calories
Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich at chick-fil-a is 280 calories

Origninal Recipe, Drumstick from KFC is 140 calories each

Subway has several subs under 300 calories:
6" Honey Mustard Turkey with Cucumber 275
*6" Ham Sub 261
*6" Roast Beef 264
*6" Subway Club® 294
*6" Turkey Breast 254
*6" Turkey Breast with Ham 267
*6" Veggie Delight 200


Small chili at Wendy's is 210 calories.

Mostly chicken stuff it all depends on what you like and how healthy you're looking for really I personally like mcdonalds fruit salads(210) and parfaits(160) but you can't really live on those.

How to Get the Motivation to Lose 100lb+?

Jenny

So I've been depressed and on a lot of medications for about 3 years now. So the combination of not caring about my health, being really lazy, coping with all types of emotions by eating, and side effects from like 10 different meds have obviously taken a toll. I was never skinny, and was mostly slightly overweight. Now, I am classified as morbidly obese. I have so much weight to lose before I am even close to being back to how I was (and even then I wasn't happy with my weight). But instead of wanting to lose 10 pounds and being able to do it in a couple weeks, I need to lose 100+ pounds just to be healthy. And I know that doesn't take a couple weeks. I'm starting a new college in less than 3 months, and I do want to lose weight and feel more confident, but it feels so hopeless. I mean 150 and I'd be back to where I was before. I never ever would have thought I'd have to lose over 100lbs ever in my life. But I do now, except most days I act like I really couldn't care.

So, I really need motivation to lose weight. (Besides, tiredness and like no endurance to do normal physical activity, I'm lucky enough not to have any health problems related to my weight). So there's no motivation there, the only motivation comes from wanting to look better (and even that's not a 24/7 thing). I'm also a really picky eater. I eat family size bags of potato chips in one sitting when I get mad. I really only cook pasta or frozen pizza for dinner. I hardly ever eat breakfast, sometimes lunch, and then a thousand snacks and a huge dinner. I'm not lacking time to exercise or eat healthy, I just don't have the motivation 7 days a week (or even 3 days a week).

Five years ago I was 5'1'' and 125, that didn't last too long. My normal weight for the exception of these past 3 years has been around 140/150. Which I hated, but now I want back more than anything. Today (I hate to weigh myself), but I'm still 5'1'' and around 240 pounds. (I've always wanted to be under 100lbs, but that will be a goal for sometime later). Getting below the 200 mark would be a huge confidence booster, and getting back down to 140 is what I want, but don't think I could do.

Anyone who's going through this/has lost a lot of weight have any tips?

P.S. I've looked into surgery, a few people in my family and family friends have done it with success but I don't think I could handle only being able to drink 1oz of water over the course of an hour. And all the requirements just to be considered are what I'm having difficulty with. (Like, if I could lose 10 pounds or stick with a diet plan for 6 months I wouldn't be in this position).

Answer
Hey there hun don't give up! You can do it if you put your mind to it. I know how difficult it is to loose the pounds. I was once 200 pounds and I lost 55 pounds, unfortunately I have regained nearly 20 pounds, but I'm working towards loosing it. I know that weight loss can be a daunting process but once you get into it and start losing weight it's a lot easier. I know it seems easier to say sod it im fat anyway, i'll just eat some more.

Eating is often a response to difficult emotions, I sometimes binge eat and it always makes me worse. In order to loose weight you've got to create a healthy meal plan. It's no good going on crash diets, they only make you regain the weight quicker. The good news is that overweight people do loose the weight very quickly. When I first lost weight I lost the weight very fast. You can easily loose 10 pounds in a week without severely restricting yourself. Larger people loose weight more quickly as its mostly water and they're creating a very large deficit in calories. Say you go from eating 5000 calories a day to 2000, you're creating a 3000 calorie deficit when the normal deficit for a person is 500-1000 calories. I lost 9 pounds in one week at the time I was loosing weight. However as your body looses weight it stabilizes a bit more and you may notice the weight loss is slower and you may have weeks where you don't loose weight (known as a plateau), but keep on going and dont let that get you down. It's very difficult for the body to loose weight all the time.

I say eat a healthy diet, no crash diets. Stick to 1500-2000 calories a day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Do not skip breakfast. Even if you're not in the mood for breakfast, have a cereal bar and a banana. Frozen pizza is not good for you nor is too much pasta. Instead eat foods like jacket potato (easy to make, put it in the oven and have it with maybe tuna or mackeral or coronation chicken, look for low fat topping. Don't use cheese), salads (again easy to make, buy whatever toppings you want; tomatoes, sweetcorn, chicken, even cut up a few potatoes and use a low fat sauce), scrambled eggs or omelett (also very simply). Grilled chicken is also very good and slimming and takes a few minutes to cook, you can serve it with vegetables. Couscous is also really good and healthy, you could have it with the chicken. For more recipes maybe order a recipe book which has healthy recipes. For lunch you could combines some of these things or have a sandwich with less fat (shoo brought sandwiches often have a lot of fat and sat fat so be careful) or sushi (you could also have that for dinner) or you could have salads or make your own lunch.

Loosing weight doesn't mean cutting out your favourite foods, you can still have a bit of chocolate or crisps if you crave it but dont have it too often and only in moderation. Have a normal packet of crisps instead of a family sized pack. You can still enjoy treats, having the odd indulgence is ok and doesn't mean that you've failed. For low fat treats I have frozen yoghurt and low fat popcorn however buy it in small seperate pots or bags as I know it can be tempting to have more. I brought three small pots of frozen yoghurt and i ate them all in one day. Too much of anything even if its healthy isnt good for you.

Also dont keep junk food in the house, ask your family to buy healthy stuff. Exercise is also great in loosing weight, maybe sign up to your local gym. Everyone is really nice at the gym and a trainer there can give you a good exercise programe to stick to. If you dont want to join a gym maybe go for walks or for light jogs or maybe join some classes. There are people all shapes and sizes at the gym and no one stares at them or jeers at them, so don't be afraid. Most people are too busy doing their own thing to notice other people so no need to feel self conscious. At least you're there to do something about your weight right?

One last thing, drink plenty of water. Water really fills you up. Good luck sweetie, you can do this, believe in yourself! Think about how much you want this and be determined. Think to yourself I will be the size of my dreams. Like you said first aim for a healthy weight, maybe 140 and maintain it for a bit and then if you want to loose a bit more weight go for it but you can slow the weight loss down a bit and take your time with it. 120 seems like a good weight, but between 120-140 is also fine. It takes time to loose weight, but its worth the journey. It's like with everything else it takes time, for example it takes time and practise to get better at a hobby or skill, it doesn't just happen immediately. Believe in yourself, you can do this! Believe that you are fabulous :D. Good luck sweetie, I'd love to hear about your progress xx

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How do i loose weight if i am 200 pounds male and a 13 year old?

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Andrew

plz help!

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Determine your daily calorie intake . Losing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories than you take in, through exercise and your daily activities. To win the battle, it helps to know how many calories you are consuming in a day.

* Write down all the things you eat on a typical day. Carry a small notebook with you and write down every snack, every drink, and the contents of every meal. There are also great websites that you can use to keep track of calories, get recipes, and help achieve your goal. Don't forget to include the pats of butter or the spoonful of sugar in your coffee. It's best to do this for at least a couple weekdays and a weekend; it's even better if you can go a full week. There are also calorie tracking websites that can help you to do this, for example the US government website, My Pyramid Tracker.
* Do an itemized calorie count. When possible, write down the number of calories in each thing you eat as you eat it. Keep in mind that the recommended serving size is often considerably smaller than the serving you actually eat. Look up the calorie count on the internet for foods that don't have calories listed on the container or for fast food meals. You don't have to be 100% accurate, but you do want a good estimate of the number of calories you're taking in. There is an idea that multiplying your own weight by ten will produce a rough estimate of the number of calories you need to eat per day to maintain your weight. This is NOT true, you may wind up grossly under (or perhaps over) estimating the number of calories you should be eating. Use a scientific or health website to determine the number of calories you should eat a day or consult your doctor. Everyone has different metabolisms and there is no blanket rule that covers everyone's recommended calorie intake. Reducing 500 calories per day from the calories you eat to maintain your weight can help you lose a pound of fat per week.[2]

# Go over the list and decide which foods to cut out or reduce. Cutting calories is usually a lot easier than you might think. For example, that daily tall latte in the morning may pack 500 calories. Since a pound of flab (lost or gained) is roughly equivalent to 3,500 calories, replacing that rich beverage with black coffee can help you lose a pound a week. Other easy cuts include salad dressing (salad dressing is the number one source of fat in the average American woman's diet) soda pop, candy, and butter. Look at the nutritional information for the foods you eat, pay special attention to your intake of saturated fats and empty calories (high-sugar foods). You don't need to cut these things out entirely, but if you reduce your intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods you'll lose weight faster.
# Seek out alternatives to the unhealthy foods you've identified. You can simply reduce the amount of soda you drink or mayonnaise you put on your sandwiches, or you can substitute healthier choices. Drink water instead of soda, for example, or use mustard instead of mayo. Low-fat and low-calorie options are also available for most foods, and many of these are natural, (although some are made with strange chemicals), and tasty. Start trying to eat healthy in most meals:

* Choose lean meats. Chicken and fish are both very low in fat (and certain fish like salmon, sardines, and fresh tuna are an excellent source of antioxidants, which are also beneficial to your health), so aim to replace some or all of the beef or pork in your diet with these foods.
* Replace high-calorie side dishes with healthier alternatives. Many people get a ton of calories from side dishes such as macaroni and cheese, French fries, or potato salad. You can eat healthier and lose weight by replacing these with fresh vegetables and salads. Pre-made salads are practically effortless, and when accompanied by a reduced-calorie dressing or no dressing at all, they're weight-loss gold.
* Start your days off right. A fattening breakfast of bacon and eggs or a pastry can be replaced with yogurt, oatmeal, high-fiber, low-sugar cereals; or fresh fruit for fruit smoothies. However, for those on a low carb diet bacon and eggs are a great combo for breakfast, since neither have carbs. But don't fall into the trap of skipping breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast increases your rest metabolic rate earlier in the day, and reduces snacking before lunch.

# Plan your meals. Look for healthy, delicious meals online or in your cookbooks, and create a menu for the week. Make sure that your meal plan reduces your total calorie intake: you're not going to lose weight if you consume the same amount of calories by eating different foods. Make a list of what you'll need for these meals, and -- except for a few snacks, of course -- don't stray from your list when you get to the market. Planning your meals helps ensure you get a balanced diet and reduces the temptation to stop off for fast food or order a pizza. Remember, it's

how can i lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks?

Kgirl

I have a lot of belly fat after my 3 kids and have been trying for 6 months to lose it. What can i do to get rid of this extra weight fast!!! I need to lose 45lbs a fast a possible....somebody help! nothing i am doing is working!

Answer
I did this and lost 40 lbs in just under 3 months:
Breakfast: Choose one

Fiber One Cereal: There are like 8 different choices on flavors, caramel, fruit, honey, raisen bran, original, ect. All very healthy for you and a great way to start off the day with minimal sugar and a boost of fiber. (1 full cup of cereal + milk is more than I can eat and it's less than 200 calories)

Thomas Whole Grain English Muffins: If you're in the mood for some warm bread, pop one into the toaster and spread some organic peanut butter, No sugar added jam, or I can't believe it's not butter for a warm and delicious breakfast pastry (Note: buy peanut butters in which the oil is at the top and you have to mix it in; avoid brands like Skippy or Jif.) (Each english muffin is 100 calories but be careful of toppings, they add up quickly)

Egg Beater/Egg Whites: You can buy cartons of egg beaters or egg whites in the store. they are delicious, you will not be able to tell the difference between them and regular eggs. Except for the fact that EB/EW cook faster and more easily than regular eggs with no beating the eggs or shells to clean up. Make an ommlete or scrambled eggs and throw in some chopped peppers, spinach, turkey bacon, or skim cheese.

For luches and dinners I recommend Clean Eating. It's a delicious way to Eat without lots of sodium, or artificial chemicals. I have lost 40lbs eating clean. And in over a year of cooking there meals, not ONCE have I been disappointed with the flavor of their recipies!

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes.as…

My fave's
Fish and Chips (because I'm from the UK, I grew up loving Fish and Chips and these are so delicious and when I eat them I feel like I'm back at The Laughing Halibut in London) http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
($1.79 for all materials, They come in at just under 300 calories)

Goat Cheese & Kalamata Paninis: These are so amazing I want one right now. The PERFECT lunch. One very filling sandwich is 300 calories
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread: I love making this, it's actually fun to cook and tastes so amazing!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
Makes a large loaf with 12 slices at 180 calories a slice.

Blueberry Strudel: Very reminiscent of a small sidewalk bakery I grew up by. This is without a doubt my favorite dessert. serves the recipe makes more than enough for 4 at 200 calories each.
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

But, if you were to follow my advice, eating one of my breakfast options at about 300 calories, a clean lunch at about 300 calories, a dinner at about 300-400 calories, and a dessert at about 150, you ate 3 HUGE meals and a decadent dessert at a grand total of 1050-1150 calories a day.

The average male burns about 2400 calories in one day without working out (females is anywhere from 1600-2200 depending on many, many things; you guys are just.... complex =P, also keep in mind this is an average. If you are 6' 8'' 300 lbs you would burn more than average, If you were 4'8'' 100lbs, you would burn less.) A Pound is equal to 3500 calories. therefore without working out, you will lose a pound every 3 days. stick to the diet for a month and you are at 10 lbs, do it this fall: 30lbs. I dropped 40 lbs in 3 months (although I did run once or twice a week but nothing too intense, but that was negated by the fact that I cheated on days I ran by going to my local bakery and ordering all sorts of sweets for breakfast!)

Good luck with your weight loss

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how can i lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks?

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Kgirl

I have a lot of belly fat after my 3 kids and have been trying for 6 months to lose it. What can i do to get rid of this extra weight fast!!! I need to lose 45lbs a fast a possible....somebody help! nothing i am doing is working!

Answer
I did this and lost 40 lbs in just under 3 months:
Breakfast: Choose one

Fiber One Cereal: There are like 8 different choices on flavors, caramel, fruit, honey, raisen bran, original, ect. All very healthy for you and a great way to start off the day with minimal sugar and a boost of fiber. (1 full cup of cereal + milk is more than I can eat and it's less than 200 calories)

Thomas Whole Grain English Muffins: If you're in the mood for some warm bread, pop one into the toaster and spread some organic peanut butter, No sugar added jam, or I can't believe it's not butter for a warm and delicious breakfast pastry (Note: buy peanut butters in which the oil is at the top and you have to mix it in; avoid brands like Skippy or Jif.) (Each english muffin is 100 calories but be careful of toppings, they add up quickly)

Egg Beater/Egg Whites: You can buy cartons of egg beaters or egg whites in the store. they are delicious, you will not be able to tell the difference between them and regular eggs. Except for the fact that EB/EW cook faster and more easily than regular eggs with no beating the eggs or shells to clean up. Make an ommlete or scrambled eggs and throw in some chopped peppers, spinach, turkey bacon, or skim cheese.

For luches and dinners I recommend Clean Eating. It's a delicious way to Eat without lots of sodium, or artificial chemicals. I have lost 40lbs eating clean. And in over a year of cooking there meals, not ONCE have I been disappointed with the flavor of their recipies!

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes.as…

My fave's
Fish and Chips (because I'm from the UK, I grew up loving Fish and Chips and these are so delicious and when I eat them I feel like I'm back at The Laughing Halibut in London) http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
($1.79 for all materials, They come in at just under 300 calories)

Goat Cheese & Kalamata Paninis: These are so amazing I want one right now. The PERFECT lunch. One very filling sandwich is 300 calories
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread: I love making this, it's actually fun to cook and tastes so amazing!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…
Makes a large loaf with 12 slices at 180 calories a slice.

Blueberry Strudel: Very reminiscent of a small sidewalk bakery I grew up by. This is without a doubt my favorite dessert. serves the recipe makes more than enough for 4 at 200 calories each.
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Re…

But, if you were to follow my advice, eating one of my breakfast options at about 300 calories, a clean lunch at about 300 calories, a dinner at about 300-400 calories, and a dessert at about 150, you ate 3 HUGE meals and a decadent dessert at a grand total of 1050-1150 calories a day.

The average male burns about 2400 calories in one day without working out (females is anywhere from 1600-2200 depending on many, many things; you guys are just.... complex =P, also keep in mind this is an average. If you are 6' 8'' 300 lbs you would burn more than average, If you were 4'8'' 100lbs, you would burn less.) A Pound is equal to 3500 calories. therefore without working out, you will lose a pound every 3 days. stick to the diet for a month and you are at 10 lbs, do it this fall: 30lbs. I dropped 40 lbs in 3 months (although I did run once or twice a week but nothing too intense, but that was negated by the fact that I cheated on days I ran by going to my local bakery and ordering all sorts of sweets for breakfast!)

Good luck with your weight loss

Im 15 yrs old, 6ft, weigh 200 lbs, and i need too lose 15 or more lbs by August 15th... What DO I NEED TO DO!!

Eric M

PLEASE!!! any suggestions

Answer
You just have to take it one day at a time, and don't give up! It takes a while to lose weight, but in the end, it's worth it. Trust me, if losing weight was easy, we'd all be thin. You're going to have to be committed to this goal.

DO NOT starve yourself by going on a crash diet. It doesn't work, believe me! Sure, you lose weight, but not the weight you want. Your body eats at muscle mass and bone first. Your heart is a muscle, so by doing this, you can cause extreme damage. Then once you do actually eat something, it turns directly to FAT because your body is trying desperately to store excess calories & food for energy because it thinks that its starving - And you end up gaining everything you lost, and then some!

Try eating more fruits and veggies in place of other fatty meals, like junk food, cookies, or high calorie meals. Like most people (I'm guilty sometimes!), you've probably brainwashed yourself into thinking that fast food tastes better than healthy food, but that's not entirely true! Try eating MorningStar Garden Burgers, grapes, clemintines, apples chunks in vanilla yogurt (good for sweet cravings!), blueberries, hummus (it sounds gross but it's really not, you can make low-calorie wraps with whole-grain wraps), granola, low-fat yogurt, low-fat string cheese, light brand whole wheat bread, 100 - calorie popcorn / kettle corn bags, steamed broccoli with a buttery garlic sauce, microwavable veggies etc. I also snack on South Beach Diet oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, sugar-free puddings, sugar-free popsicles for chocolate cravings. Check out www.hungry-girl.com for awesome recipes!

And eat SLOWLY. Take one bite at a time, chew completely, then take another bite. If you eat slower, you'll become fuller quicker, and you won't overeat. Drink a glass of water before each meal - You'll feel fuller faster and won't overindulge. Try to spread your meals out so that you're eating 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day - It keeps your metabolism up to speed. Try bringing a sandwich or a bag or fruits with you to eat at work or in your locker between classes.

Incorporate more exercise into your daily life. Take the dog for a 20 minute walk, do jumping jacks while watching TV, do laps around the block, or the house for that matter. Don't let yourself sit down for too long. If you can, get a gym membership. I use an elliptical for 30 minutes 5-6 times a week and it works great for me.

And don't eat out of boredom! It's a nasty habit to break, TRUST ME. Whenever you feel like eating, watch a movie with no commercial breaks so you don't have time to get up, call a friend, read a book or magazine, or get out of the house, away from the food.

And don't "DIET". Because the moment you go off your "diet", you'll regain the all the weight you lost quickly, believe me. Instead, make "healthy living choices."

I recently lost weight, about 20 lbs, and what really helped for me was planning my meals. I planned when and what I was going to eat, and made sure the calorie count was 1400. For your height and weight, I'd recommend 1800 calories a day. But never go under 1200! Whatever you do, don't let yourself stray from your plan. Write it all down or type it out and leave it up on your computer so you don't forget, that's what I do.

You'll never get to your "ideal" body by eating crap food and sitting around, no matter how much you want it to happen. It takes dedication to get the body you want! Make it like a game. How much weight can I lose? Prove it to yourself you DO have the willpower to get what you want.

But allow yourself a cheat day every now and then. Life is too short! If you restrict your body of all the "good foods", you will one day EXPLODE and eat everything in sight. Trust me!

One more thing: Once you do become thinner, DON'T think you can eat whatever you want now! You'll regain all the weight back, which is absolutely mortifying, especially after all the hard work to lose it.

Good luck! Hope that helps (:

OH, and sitting up straight burns more calories than slouching. Try it!

Any more questions, email me (:

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