Fast And Safe Weight Loss

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Does anyone out there have fast and safe weight loss tips?

   • ANSWER:
     Drink a large glass of water before each meal.
     Take a walk after dinner.

2. QUESTION:
   Fast safe weight loss............?
   I have the chance to go on a dream vacation just never thought it was gonna ever work out, well it is. My best friend from years ago and I are gonna get together and whoop it up. My problem, I am overweight, and have been for some time. I guess my problem is I was waiting for the right incentive to lose weight - sounds pathetic, but my life is so dull and uneventful - never anything going on - I think I just quit caring.... Anyway, enough of that. The chance has come, and it may not present itself again. My problem quick weight loss - about 6 weeks I got. I know I cannot be in bikini shape, I know that, but I would like to lose about 45 pounds. This would make it possible to take me down to a size I could look fine in clothes again and be able to wear a bathing suite with a pair of shorts. Any ideas. This is so important and I need a way to do it. You see all the time where stars lose 50 pounds in a short period of time, etc. Anybody that has done this in a short period of time and had great results, please tell me how I can accomplish this and enjoy my dream vacation.

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3. QUESTION:
   easy fast weight loss safe for teens?
   i want natural stuff no pills or whatever . i just wanna loss like 10 15 pounds . im 5'3 130 and 14 ... thanks .

   • ANSWER:
     simple... diet and exercise . stop eating the junk food if u do and work out half an hour to an hour a day. 2-3 pounds a week is a sigh of healthy weight loss. Get help from your parents . and dont give up.! warning:it wont be easy to work out and your weight wont dissapear in a few days. it takes time. itll take about a month or so.good luck!!

4. QUESTION:
   2 week fast its safe. weight loss ?
   Alright I am going on a two week fast to rid my body of toxins. I will drink plenty of water and will try to exercise for an hour a day. I am a petite women, 5' and 100 pounds to be exact. If I stick to this fast about how much weight do you think I will lose? If anybody has any experience with a two week fast please let me know if it made you feel more energized and less chemicaly contaminated.

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5. QUESTION:
   SAFE and FAST weight loss?!?
   Hello, I am a 17yr old male that has been obese my whole life...I am currently around 285lbs. I have had enough of it and i think i have a plan the would work....MY PLAN IS TO ONLY EAT LUNCH AND TO DRINK SLIM FAST FOR BREAKFAT AND SUPPER. Will this make me lose weight fast?? I want to be down to220-230lbs by March or April of next yr(for graduation) I also have to lose weight for my career...because i am going to be an EMT-Paramedic... and i am currently an EMT-Basic for a volunteer ambulance servive( and it is a little tight in the back) so i NEED to loss wight!!

   PLZ ONLY ANSER IF U ARE SURIOUS!!!!!!THANK-U VERY MUCH

   • ANSWER:
     I was just curious how you are a EMT-Basic at the age of 17, when you are required to be 18 to even test as a EMT-Basic. Dude, this makes me question alot about your current question, and how serious you are really being. I wish you luck at becoming a Paramedic, and will tell you that you have a long hard road ahead of you.

6. QUESTION:
   Fast and safe weight-loss?
   i am looking for diet plans and exercise routines that are easy to work around (since i have school and work so not much time is left in the day). I have been losing about 2-4 pounds a month but im looking for something a bit more. I know my major problem is consuming too many calories, If anyone has any meal plans ( giving examples on meals you can eat for Breakfast, Lunches and Dinners) or exercise routines that are quick and effective, i'd appreciate the help. I want to lose about 15 lbs in the next 2 1/2 months and another about 30lbs by December.

   Well if you have any idea, or think its possible lol tell me!
   Thanks!

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7. QUESTION:
   safe and fast weight loss?
   5-10 lbs????

   • ANSWER:
     When you are losing weight, you should exercise and diet together.
     If you exercise without dieting, you will get bigger appetite, which
     will lead to increase of weight, or muscle grow
     underneath the fat layer, and make you bulkier. If you diet without
     exercising, you will become flabby and will have excess skin. For
     diet, go wheat free. No pasta, pizza, bread and so on. And no food
     after 7 p.m. People achieve marvellous results with it. Depending on
     your initial weight, you can drop upwards from 20 pounds a month. If
     you don't eat wheat then you don't eat all those sticky, fatty goey
     cakes, you don't eat junk food, and you don't eat biscuits. But your
     diet is still balanced. It costs nothing, and you do not have to
     calculate points or to buy special meals or plans. For exercising,
     start with walking, and then switch to running/jogging. Running is the
     most efficient and calorie-burn exercise ever. If you are overweight a
     lot, walk first or you may have health complications (heart attack,
     disjointed bones and so on). Weight lifting is a good means to target
     your problem areas for men and women. It's not necessarily to become a
     bodybuilder or even join a gym - a couple of dumbbells will help you
     to target your problem areas (stomach, butt, legs, arms, chest).

8. QUESTION:
   How can I loss weight fast, but also in a safe way?
   I am 17 and weigh about 207 and i would like to be around 160, if any one can give me some tips about lossing weight, that would be great.

   • ANSWER:
     I have lost a total of 120 pounds so far.
     I lost 105 pounds in my first 6 months. Here is how I did it.
     1. Every morning get up and walk for 45 minutes. You can start with less time, but you want to get up to 45 minutes, and it must be fast walk. You want your heart rate to go up. It must be in the morning, it kick starts your metabolism.
     2. I cut out Red Meat, and fatty foods. Boneless skinnless chicken breast, baked, or grilled, rice and vegetables (steamed).
     3. Eat half. Just eat half of what you normally eat. Put 1/2 on your plate, and put the rest away. Cook less. When you go to fast food, get salads only. Or grilled chicken. No fries, only diet soda. Or water.

     It will work, once you get into a routine, you will get hooked on the results, and you will keep the routine. It has been over a year for me.

     Also start counting your calories. Write them down. You would be amazed as to how much more aware you are of your caloric intake, if you actually write it down. We recently discovered a site that offers a great program that counts calories, as well as keeps track of everything. It allows multiple users, so everyone in the family can keep track. They offer a free 7 day trial, and so far I am very impressed with the product. Try the 7 days and see. It allows you to add the exercise that you do during the day, which increases the amount of calories you can take in. Very Cool!!
     http://www.calorieking.com

     A sight with some really cool diet calculators and interesting calorie counting calculators is here. Check it out.
     http://www.caloriesperhour.com/

     Check out my before and after pic at my yahoo 360 page
     http://profiles.yahoo.com/gorillamyke

     Stay motivated, and get up and walk every day. I seriously lost all my weight starting off my day on my walk.

     Good LUCK!

9. QUESTION:
   how can i loss weight fast a safe?
   im 15 and weigh over 200 pounds and i have bad eatibg habits and ii want to loss lots of weight by the end of 5 months

   _ what diet should i do
   _what exersise should i do
   _how can i make it fun
   _ what should i do about my mom buying juck because i know she wont stop

   if you can help me wit hany of this i will love you forever please help
   please dont give me anything i have to buy or download plz and thanx you

   • ANSWER:
     Losing weight. In my experience it is best to go to your doctor and have them to
     a food plan for you based on. age, activity and how much weight you want to lose.

     Did this with my doctors and lost over 60 pounds.

10. QUESTION:
    weight loss???!!! fast, quick, safe and long lasting????
    i weigh 250 lbs., height 5'2, my b.m.i. iz off da chart!!! fo' real!!!! i have 4 children, most recently, 8 month old boy/girl twins, i have baby weight, plus some!!! help me lose weight soon, please???!!!!

    • ANSWER:
      Want to slim down fast for that beach vacation or high school reunion? While there are many things you can do to shed pounds, losing weight too quickly, like any sudden change to your body, can be dangerous. While fad diets, diet pills, and fasting may indeed induce rapid weight loss, these methods can cause you to lose muscle and may also injure your heart and other organs fairly quickly. The best solution? Don't go for an overnight miracle. Instead, follow these steps to lose fat rapidly, healthily, and sustainably.

      Steps
      Determine your daily calorie intake. Losing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories, through exercise and your daily activities, than you take in. Exercise alone won't make you lose weight if you're still taking in more calories than you burn. What's more, a healthy diet is important for overall health, so it's a good idea to take a good look at what you eat.

      Write down all the things you eat on a typical day. Carry a small notebook with you and jot down every snack, every drink, and the contents of every meal. 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 days.
      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 serving size on the container 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.
      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 fast. Click here to learn exactly how much food you can eat to safely lose body fat
      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 (some are made with strange chemicals) and tasty.

      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 is 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 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 or fruit smoothies.
      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 easier to stick to your shopping list if you shop when you aren't hungry.
      Watch your portion sizes. Opening a bag of rice cakes and eating all of them in one sitting isn't going to help you lose weight. When eating chips, nuts, or dried fruit put a portion in a small bowl and then put the bag away. That way you won't mindlessly eat a larger portion than you intended.
      Graze on healthy snacks. Just because you're getting healthy doesn't mean you can't snack. In fact, eating small meals and snacks throughout the day (grazing) has been shown to aid weight loss (compared to eating three large meals) by keeping metabolism steadier. Pick snacks that are low in calories and fat and high in fiber (dried apricots, nuts, rice cakes, fruits, baby carrots, baby tomatoes, and so on). Vegetables are generally very low in calories, very high in fiber, and full of flavor and nutrition. Avoid starchy vegetables like potatoes, and try to eat vegetables plain, without fatty dressings or dips. Fruit also makes a good snack. Fruit contains more soluble fiber than vegetables, which slows your body's absorption of carbohydrates, thus releasing energy slower (preventing sugar highs) and keeping you full longer. Fruit juices are okay, but are not a replacement for the real thing. You need that fiber, and juices often have more calories than the equivalent serving of fruit--as many calories as soda! Be careful with dried fruits, because without the water, you tend to eat more, and fruits--when dried--are calorie-rich per ounce.
      Get more fiber. There are many myths about fiber, but there is science to back up its helpful role in the diet. Fiber keeps the right amount of water in your intestines, making your digestive system work more efficiently and helping to keep you regular. Thus, just eating enough fiber may help you feel slimmer in just a day or so. There is also evidence that fiber in the diet can help prevent stroke and heart disease, ease the effects of diabetes, and may even directly help in weight loss.
      Drink plenty of water. Adequate water is essential for health, and a great many people simply don't get enough. What's more, if you're chronically dehydrated, your body will retain water in unflattering places, so if you make sure to get plenty of fluids you can start visibly trimming down in as little as a day. Remember, the more you exercise, the more water you'll need. See the related wikiHow for more details on how much water you should be getting.
      Exercise. Remember, you can lose weight either by decreasing your calorie intake or increasing the number of calories you burn. Any health strategy should include both, but if you want to lose weight fast, exercise is essential. Click here to see how much weight you can lose doing various activities
      Perform high-level aerobic activities. Moderate aerobic workouts incorporating jogging, brisk walking, cycling, or aerobic machines or classes not only burn calories--they also keep your heart healthy. Swimming is also great, especially if you are quite overweight or have joint problems, because you can get the same benefits of running--typically burning even more calories--without health problems. Try to get at least 30-40 minutes of aerobic exercise at least three or four days per week.
      Pump some iron. Resistance training (weight training) can help both sexes stay lean by building muscle and raising metabolism. The fact is, hours and hours of aerobic exercise won't help most people lose weight fast because your metabolism drops back to normal fairly quickly after stopping the exercise. If you gain muscle, however, your body's resting metabolism (the amount of calories you burn when you're just sitting still) increases, because muscle requires a lot of calories to maintain. Studies have shown consistent weight training to raise the body's metabolism by 15%. This means an average woman might burn 200-300 more calories at rest every day! Resistance training, then, is the gift that keeps on giving.
      Rest properly. This means not only taking at least 24-48 hours between strength training the same muscles (and taking 1-2 days off from exercising each week); it also means getting enough sleep at night, since sleep deficiency impairs your ability to lose fat.
      Be realistic. Don't expect a miracle. Healthy weight loss can be achieved fairly quickly, but you'll need to be patient. In addition, be sure to set realistic goals. Make sure that the weight you're trying to reach is a healthy weight for you, and understand that gaining pounds of muscle will help you lose fat and be trimmer without actually losing weight.
      Make adjustments. A successful weight loss strategy based on reducing calorie intake and increasing activity can be adjusted to maintain your desired weight once you reach it. Unlike dieting, this method is sustainable--it is a lifestyle change, not a binge-and-purge exercise. Slowly adjust your diet and exercise to include more weight training and calories, to where it's comfortable. If you do gain any weight back, you want that weight to be lean, toned muscle, not fat. In addition, weight training, no matter what your age, prevents muscle atrophy and can help stave off osteoporosis.

      Tips
      It's good to do a blood test before you begin your new diet and exercise regimen. Some people may not need to lose a lot of weight, but they may need to lower the blood sugar level slightly. You can also check for mineral deficiencies.
      The goal is to lose fat, not just weight in general. If you are doing strength training during your weight loss (which you should be), you might actually see an initial gain in weight -- don't worry! You have probably lost fat and gained muscle, which is denser than fat.
      A better measurement than what a scale reads is body fat percent. If you don't have access to calipers or a body fat scale, a better gauge is how your clothes fit and how you look rather than your absolute weight. If you can, though, it is good to measure your body fat about once per month. Men should be between 15%-25%, but no lower than 4%; and women 20%-30%, but no lower than 15%. Females have higher fat percentage due to pregnancy and menstrual requirements.
      Generally, you want to - with a combination of calorie reduction and increased activity - reduce and burn a certain number of calories a day, causing a net loss of calories so your body is forced to use its own stores of fat. How much aerobic exercise you need to perform depends on what you eat, how fast you'd like to lose weight, and how much muscle you gain. A pound of fat contains 3500 calories. Men can safely lose around two pounds a week, and women can safely lose around one pound a week. Any more than this and you might be losing more muscle mass than fat. Thus, with a combination of calorie restriction and aerobic exercise, a man should aim to run a 3500-7000 calorie deficit each week, and women should aim for a 1750-3500 calorie deficit.
      With regard to weights, men and women differ on their goals with weight training. Women, don't worry, no amount of weight training will make you as bulky as a man; women just don't have enough testosterone to build large muscles. The female bodybuilders you see are either taking steroids or training 2-3 hours every day. Male and female beginners should start with 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions, and should use the heaviest weight you can while still maintaining good form, even to the last repetition of the last set. Get a weight training book or find a reputable website that will show you different exercises and the correct form. When lifting properly, you will stretch the muscle during the exercise, but you should still stretch properly to prevent injury!
      Don't try to spot-improve, because your body loses fat from all over, no matter what the exercise. No amount of crunches will get rid of that gut if they are not backed up by proper aerobic exercise and diet! Washboard abs do not come from millions of sit ups; they come from having low levels of body fat, so if that is your goal, make sure you do plenty of aerobic exercise in addition to your ab routine.
      Sugar comes in many disguises. Check your food labels: fructose, glucose, molasses, and corn syrup are all sugars. Limit all sugars, but especially stay away from high-fructose corn syrup. It is just a corn syrup full of sugar. Choosing foods without it will help you reach your weight loss goals faster.
      Remember your body needs 'fuel' just like a car needs 'fuel'. Your body needs the 'right' kinds of food to lose weight effectively.
      Despite popular belief it is not terrible to eat after 6 p.m. A reasonable dinner (with extra protein if you've had a good weight training session) is going to help deliver nutrients to the body to prepare it for the next day. Additionally if you find yourself very hungry before bed, a small bowl of high fiber cereal and low fat milk will actually help maintain your metabolism while you sleep. The key is to not overeat in the evenings.
      Take a multivitamin. While it is better to always get your nutrients from your food, most people miss something in their diet, especially when they're trying to cut calories. There are many vitamins and minerals that play important roles in keeping the body chemistry balanced energy levels healthy.
      If you find yourself missing some of your favorite foods, don't worry. There is no harm in having your treat once a week. Pick a day each week where you treat yourself to your guilty pleasure--remember, everything in moderation. If it's pizza, try going to a gourmet pizza place that will use better ingredients and fresher vegetables. If it's a Big Mac, try making your own. A homemade burger is generally much healthier than the food they serve in fast food restaurants. Electric grills that are slanted to allow most of the fat to slide off make nice, lean burgers.
      Save some calories for potassium and protein for after you work out, this will help reduce soreness. (A banana and an egg does the trick.)
      Do not forget to stretch. Stretching can help increase your strength and flexibility.

      Warnings
      Don't try to starve yourself. In the short run, reducing your calorie intake to unhealthily low levels will slow metabolism and actually cause you to lose weight more slowly. In the long run, starving yourself (anorexia or bulimia) can kill you.
      When creating a weight lifting routine, do not focus on a single muscle or group, doing so will overbuild that muscle while under building others - in other words, if you work your biceps, and not your triceps, your arms will begin to naturally curl inward and you will look silly. If you work your chest and not your back, you will have a hard time maintaining good posture as your pectoral muscles overpower your back muscles and pull your shoulders naturally forward.
      If you have a serious medical condition (such as asthma or diabetes, or allergy to protein such as dairy products or you have lactose intolerance) or you are severely obese, consult with your doctor as well as a dietitian.
      Do not take any harmful drugs. They are unhealthy and may ultimately make you gain weight instead.
      Carefully consider whether you need dietary supplements. Most people can get the mineral and nutrients they need through eating food, For example, the multivitamin supplements can make you overdose in other vitamins you need, and you can't store most water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C as excess will be urinated. But just because you are under the recommended value don't always mean you are deficient in it. So only use supplements when the doctor and dietitian says you need to.
      Despite the title of this article, getting into shape is best done slowly, and if you find yourself losing more than a pound or 2 (or more than 500g) each week, you are probably doing something wrong. Losing weight too quickly is dangerous and can have adverse effects on your health.

      GOOD LUCK!

11. QUESTION:
    I am a 6 foot male who weigh 270. If I want to loss weight fast and safe. Would 1200 calories a day be enough?

    • ANSWER:
      1,200 calories per day is the minimum safe calorie intake per day. Anything less is likely to cause health problems.

      No matter what diet you are on you should never consume less than 1,200 calories per day to be safe.

      So the answer to your question is yes as 1,200 calories a day is enough (but only just).

12. QUESTION:
    Fast Gain, Fast Loss - Gaining/Losing Weight?
    I know that it is not good to lose more than 1-2 pounds a week for safe weight loss. I had a question though. If you gain 15 pounds in one month, is it safe to lose 15 pounds the next month?

    I am not saying either is healthy and I know that yo-yo dieting is horrible - all "tips" aside, I have heard that the main reason you should not lose weight quickly is because your body will not have time to adjust. But if you put it on super fast (which I know is unhealthy anyway), will it greatly hurt you to lose it that fast as well?

    • ANSWER:
      well usually people have a set point.... consistency is the key.... let's say your set poing is 135lbs You usually could lose 5-10lbs then go back to 135lbs in a couple of weeks, then gain 5-10lbs and then go back to 135lbs in a couple of weeks... If you excersie consistently for a long period of time, months-years.... then your set point itself will change... to let's say 110...

      My father is a nutritionist... He does not believe in "QUICK" weight loss diets... if they are not maintained for years..

13. QUESTION:
    Safe way to lose weight? Not looking for a fast weight loss?
    I am twenty-one and weigh 240 lbs. I know this is overweight and is considered obese. I want to lose the weight in a safe manner but I have no idea where to start. I used to be very active in High School but since I have graduated I have gained 65 lbs. It seems that all I do is go to college, eat, and go to sleep. Please provide some advise on where to start. Most important, I really need a support system, someone that I can call or text or im. Does anyone know where I can find this?
    Thanks for the advice everyone. I know that part of it is depression. I am married and I want to do things with my husband but because he doesn't want to do anything but work and play video games I find it hard to get motivated to get out and do anything. Plus he doesn't like for me to leave out of the house a lot. So I feel like I am in a rut.

    • ANSWER:
      The absolute best way to loose weight is slowly, without fad diets or drugs. That means changing your habits. And it doesn't take much.

      First always remember that sugar is a poison, just like tobacco is, so whenever you consume it you are shortening your life. Some times just admitting that to yourself is enough. It makes your mind control your habits instead of your appetites.

14. QUESTION:
    What's a good weight loss system or pill thats fast but safe?
    I have to loss at least 10 pounds or more in a month! Does anyone know any quick and safe methods that don't require excersing????

    • ANSWER:
      You cannot lose weight without eating healthfully and exercising. There is no magic pill to take, or else nobody would be overweight. Also, if you lose weight quickly, your metabolism will slow down and you will gain the weight back and possibly more. A good goal is 1-2 pounds per week.

      Eat lots of fruits and veggies - the high fiber and water content will help you feel full longer. Eat whole grains. Do not drink pop/juice/kool-aid or any other high sugar drinks. Snack on fruit instead of cookies or other unhealthy foods. No fast food.

      You will have to exercise. Start with 10 or 15 minutes a day and work your way up. You could do 10 minutes in the morning, afternoon, and at night, so that you don't have to do a big chunk all at once. Ideally, you should get an hour of exercise a day. Find something you enjoy. Skating, walking in the park, jump roping, aerobic tapes, etc. You can even walk up and down the stairs.

      Humans are made to exercise. That is why there is such an epidemic of overweight/obesity today. We used to have to hunt/gather our own food, walk to the river for water, build shelters, etc. Our bodies haven't changed much since then, since it takes millions of years to evolve.

      Hope I helped, even though probably not the answer you were looking for...

15. QUESTION:
    I have a Weight loss issue can anyone help?
    Hi, I am needing to lose quite a bit of weight, and I am having trouble with it no matter what I do I can't seem to loose and when I do really good, and lose like 10 pounds I get off track and end up gaining it back again. Does anyone know of a easy and fast but safe weight loss program that doesn't cost a lot of money that I can do to get results fast but safely. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks SA

    • ANSWER:
      eat healthy and exercise!
      thats the way to go.

16. QUESTION:
    Is it safe to use slim fast when breastfeeding? Or other weight loss food?
    I just had my second child and am wanting to lose weight. I don't have alot of free time to exercise. Also I am breastfeeding and don't want anything that will hurt my baby. Are there any quick exercises I can do at home that will get results?

    • ANSWER:
      Breast feeding alone helps you lose weight. You don't really want to try slim fast right now or any heavy exerscice program, your bodies needs alot of calories to produce breast milk. I would suggest getting a pilates video, they have ones that have 10 minutes of excercising then you can stop and continue later. Very nice for a busy mom. After you wean do the slim fast thing add some high engery cardio, and some sort of resistence training, all of this you can do at home.

      Good luck, congrats on the baby, and cheers

17. QUESTION:
    Please give me a great, safe, effective and natural way of getting my weight loss very fast.?
    I am really fade up with my overweight.Please give the best solution of my overweight problem.

    • ANSWER:
      walk a mile each day then progress to 2 miles a day and once you are fit enough start jogging a mile a day then 2 and so on... and once you are really fit start doing intervals which will help a lot!
      There was a nun that followed this technique and she now runs ironman races and marathons!
      Just remember take it step by step and you will loose all that weight in heathy amount of time!
      Also be DETERMINED!

18. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to lose weight fast but safe?
    My husband is going to be pout of state for two months for work and I would love to drop a good amount of weight while he is gone. Does any one have a method or something they do that makes weight loss quicker that I could try? Thanks in advance.

    • ANSWER:
      The key word here needs to be 'safe'. There are ways to lose weight quickly but you want it to be safe and you want it to stay off. Honestly, the best way to do that is to lose it slower but since I perfectly understand what you are looking for and why you want to do it, my suggestion is to eat 5 times a day (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner). Keep your calorie and fat intake low (cals at 1200 a day and fat no more than 30 a day). Lots of water, as much as you can stand, and excercise you butt off...literally! I suggest walking or hitting the treadmill so you dont over do it at first. You will feel better after only a few days and that in itself will help to motivate you to keeping to it.
      Good luck.

19. QUESTION:
    Fast weight loss is not fast?
    Sorry, but this is not really a question. I see so many posts here about ways to lose weight fast. It is not safe to lose weight fast. Losing one, maybe two pounds a week is safe and effective, meaning a weight loss plan that will keep the weight off. Exercise and a reasonable diet that minimizes extra portions. Don't be afraid to push yourself a bit on the exercise, especially if you are in your teens or 20's.
    I wish I could copy and paste this answer/question into about 100 of the "how can I lose weight quickly?" posts.

    • ANSWER:
      The best thing is to start your own blog, post your ideas on the subject and invite views for discussion.
      You should be scientific regarding your views and suggestions. You may even make use of your own experience and that of your friends.
      This will really be interesting.

      I am a medical doctor

20. QUESTION:
    For Manila folks, what's the fastest, safest diet - slimming - weight loss pill you can recommend?
    I'm a little overweight and I'd like to be able to lose some weight fast. I have crazy work schedules and is unable to go to the gym or exercise at home, so I'd like to get some weight loss help this way.

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Here's a real answer: take Ballet Dancer. It works, take two in the morning after breakfast and that's it for the whole day. Drink lots of water along with it. No need to go to the gym, it lessens your appetite dramatically (but I have a feeling you've already heard about this considering you're living in the Philippines.)

      I'm dying to be able to take it again, I now live in the US and am having problems about having them sent to me with no trouble from Customs!!!!! (((

21. QUESTION:
    Is there a perfect weight loss solution?
    With all the advanced scientific research, has human not yet found a fast, easy, and safe weight loss solution?

    • ANSWER:
      Humans were never meant to eat the fatty processed rubbish that we idiots have developed. We were never meant to travel by car everywhere.
      We were our own downfall thinking that convenience was a good thing for us all and now we wonder why we struggle to keep weight off.
      I am not a thin person preaching. I need to lose quite a lot of weight. I am watching calories and making sure the food I put into my mouth is quality and healthy and it's working.
      I am exercising because I know this is what our bodies were designed to do and because I drive to work, I have to spend time after work undoing the damage done during the day by sitting on my backside.
      I know I would rather live for a long time as a healthy person, than trying to find a miracle cure or tablet, or starving myself or purging, just to be skinny.

22. QUESTION:
    Any suggestions for SAFEand FAST weight loss?
    I just had surgery on my foot and I cant walk or use my foot yet. I'm going on vacation in 3 weeks and need to tone up and lose weight before I go. Any SAFE suggestions? Aerobics are OUT of the question.

    • ANSWER:
      Do situps and not just the straight up and down ones because although they will help they wont do it all. You also should do sit ups to your sides to get the muscles running diagonal through your tummy.

      Lift weights for your arms, repition is more important than how heavy they are if you're just trying to tone your body.

      Lie down and pretend like your riding a bycicle.

      Do scissors (where you lie down and lift one leg up in the air over and over)

      And that person that told you to run clearly didnt read your question because if you cant walk, you cant run.

      Other than that, follow what the other people said about dieting. But just so you know, if you lose 15lbs in a week or two, you lost water weight, which is totally useless to you because you'll only put it back on and be disappointed (also, I heard that water weight doesn't show, so if thats true, then losing 15lbs in water weight wont make you look any better) just eat right. And you do need some meat because without iron and protien, you aren't going to do your body much good.

      Oh, and its total B*S that diet drinks wont make you gain weight, they will! Just because they don't have sugar doesn't mean you can still drink them! and FYI, all carbinated drinks are bad for your health.

      Good luck!

23. QUESTION:
    are there any safe weight loss supplement that actually work for teens?
    i'm 19 and i want to lose about 20 or 30 pounds. i exercise and eat well but im just not losing the weight. does anyone know of any weight loss supplement that actually works? (i don't want slim fast)

    • ANSWER:
      I'm sorry, there's really no such thing as a safe diet pill. They almost all contain stimulants that can damage the cardiovascular system, and then there's Alli, which can give you explosive diarrhea, so I don't think you want that pill either.

      Diet and exercise should work perfectly fine. I think you're probably either not giving it enough time (you should give it at least a month before you decide you're not seeing results), or you aren't dieting or exercising right.

      As for your diet, you should be eating high protein, high fat (saturated not trans, and no that's not unhealthy), low carb, low sugar. Keep your calorie intake around 1500 a day, carbs around 100-150 g a day, and as little added sugar as you can manage. Make sure to eat lots of fruits and veggies too.

      And you need to push yourself when you exercise. A nice easy pace won't do anything. You have to get sweaty, tired, and work hard. If you don't feel tired when you're done, if you're not out of breath, you're not doing it right. And you need to do both cardio and weight training, but on different days. Try and work out for at least an hour, 4-6 days a week.

24. QUESTION:
    Is the weight loss pill Alli safe for Diabetics and someone on medication for low Bp and fast heart rate?
    im a 21yr old female, does Alli have caffiene in it?

    • ANSWER:
      Alli Pills (Best Seller)
      Weight Loss Pills
      Alli is safe when used as directed - it works only in your digestive system, not in your heart or brain. That means you won't feel jittery effects, sleeplessness & a racing heart .

      no its doesn't have caffiene in it
      here you can geta lli on 40% discount

25. QUESTION:
    Safe and effective medicine to lose weight fast?
    help...does anyone know a safe, fast and effective weight loss OTC medicine?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes take 6 Litres of H2O every day.
      Jog to the Bread shop farthest to your home say hello and come back every day.

26. QUESTION:
    What is the fastest but safest weight loss plan?
    Hi! Im 13 , 5'6 and about 165. All of my friends are really skinny but not too skinny. i am really self conscious around them and my family. My whole family is a bit over weight and my mother has SO many weight loss programs...Tea Bo...Windsor Pillaties...turbo jam...yoga booty ballet...gilad...slim in 6...and more. I was just wondering what the fastest and most effective plan is. But i am young so i also want it to be safe. Any suggestions? I need to loose about 45-50lbs. And i need to do it fast but safly!

    • ANSWER:
      You need to make sure that you both excercise and eat healthy if you want to achieve the changes in weight you desire. There are no quick fixes, but there are plenty of different methods you can use to achieve the body that you desire.

      For some great free and detailed weight loss, health, dieting and fitness information - travel over to the link below.

27. QUESTION:
    How do I lose weight fast?
    Please don't tell me to go see my doctor or eat a healthy diet. I need to lose weight and fast!!!
    I have a wedding lined up that I have to fit into a size 10 dress which fit perfectly last fall, but I eat when I am stressed and since getting fitted I've been stressed enough to balloon up to an 18.
    The seamstress says I need to lose 40 lbs - in 3 weeks - or shell out another 0 for a dress I hate anyway. I want to lose weight and know if I get down to a size I don't feel so miserable with I'll start going to the gym again and keep the weight off.
    I do not want to do anything surgical or dangerous like weight loss drugs that damage your heart but will change type and proportions of what I eat, how often I eat, exercise, safe weight loss products, etc.
    Thank you!!

    • ANSWER:
      Get a personal trainer! I've only been working four days and I've lost six pounds! Drink lots and lots of water! No pop, tea, just WATER! two proteins a day three veggies and two fruits, one starch, three carbs, one fat. WORKS I SWEAR! my mom has been on for six days with this and has lost seven pounds...without exercise...so with exercises you could be up to maybe 10 a week....and if you really kick your butt then you could lose your 40...if you can't get it all off then you could always use a corset. There is also a treatment called Lipodissolve...it's not a surgery. Medical spa's offer it...i don't know if you you're willing to shell out the money but it's better than having to get a new dress! Good luck and i bet with hard work you can do this!

28. QUESTION:
    Are there any safe weight loss pills for Teens?
    i want to loose 30 pounds fast. I need to in a short amount..along with diet and excersise i want to find a healthy weight loss pills for teens are there any?

    • ANSWER:
      Nope, Because weight loss pills for teens can surely effect some other things, it can be little harmful in future.

29. QUESTION:
    Is there a safe weight loss pill?
    I am wanting to loss weight before my husband comes back from his deployment. I have been working out almost everyday now for about 2 months and eating healthy and nothing has changed, I have not lost any weight, and haven't dropped any sizes. My mother suggested a weight loss pill. Does anyone know if a healthy weight loss pill that actaully works, and you will see results pretty fast?

    • ANSWER:
      Many people eat 'healthy foods', but still in the wrong quantities. I know it's a pain to do, but counting calories really makes it painfully obvious where you're getting those extra calories that you don't need from which are preventing you from losing weight.

      Write down everything you eat every day. Make sure you measure out portions sizes with a small scale or measuring cups and spoons - most people overestimate by 30% or more, so don't guess. Aim to eat no fewer than 1200 and no more than 1500 calories each day.

      Also make sure you're getting the correct balance of foods - most people over do the grains (you only need 6 servings a day, and when an average bagel contains 3-4 servings these days it's really easy to see how people over do it. Pasta is another one that fools so many - a 'serving' of pasta is just 1/2 cup. Most people sit down to 1.5-2 cups at dinner). Most people also under do it when it comes to veggies - we're supposed to be getting about 2.5 cups of veggies and 1.5 cups of fruit a day, which is a lot more than the average person does.

      Also watch your juice intake (1/3 cup of apple juice is a serving size equivalent to a whole apple, but most people drink a huge glass because it's a 'healthy' food), and if you're eating any meal replacement, or quasi-healthy bars make sure you read the calorie content carefully. You're much better to have a salad with chicken on it than these bars.

      Plan ahead and have small snacks between meals (counting the calories of course), to keep hunger at bay.

      If you dine out, look up the nutritional information for the restaurant ahead of time to pick something healthier to eat. You'll also find that most restaurants are serving enough for a full 2-3 people on every plate these days which is part of the reason as a society we've forgotten what a proper serving looks like.

      Keeping your calories low does work pretty fast. I managed to lose just 16lbs over several months before starting with a dietitian. What I described to you above is what she's been teaching me to do - and I've now lost just a little over 2lbs a week for just over 4 months now.

      Diet pills don't fix the problem - even if they cause you to lose a little bit of weight, even if they were safe, they'd still don't teach you really how to eat properly and in the correct portion sizes. At best, they buy you some time, but time and not knowing how to eat properly will catch up with you and the weight will come right back on when you stop taking the pills.

30. QUESTION:
    fast weight loss?
    ok, my brother weights 235 pounds and hes 16....hes a pre-diabetic, and overweight.his doctor wants him to be at about 185-190 pounds by the next time i take him in to see her(in july). he tries to work out everyday but his eating habit isn't every good,i started to give him these fiber pills-weight management. and he hasn't realy lost any weight can someone tell me a fast and safe affective way i can get him 2 lose weight fast.

    • ANSWER:
      try the low carb diet: I dropped 30 pounds in 3 months. now statistically men tend to loss weight faster than woman, i think its true. so your brother will lose more, for sure.
      How to count carbs: look at the nutrition table in the back of your product, count the carbs subtract the dietary fiber and the sugar alcohols from the original carbs of the nutrition table. (NOT the sugar, but a substitute sugar it usually says sugar alcohol.)

      Low Carb Diet:
      BE VERY STRICT FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS!
      The rules of the 14 day rapid fat loss foods:
      1. 20 grams of carbs is your limit. When only this amount of carbs goes into your body you begin to burn fat.
      2. Eat until full not stuffed.
      3. Stay only with the approved foods. DON'T cheat with just a little sugar or chocolate.
      4. Stick with pure protiens and pure fats.

      FOODS ALLOWED:
      -eggs
      -meat
      -cheese
      -vegetables:lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms, peppers, radish, spinach, avocado, zucchini, broccoli, cilantro
      -DRINKS: diet soda, tea, black coffee
      **DRINK 2 LITERS OF WATER EVERY DAY!**
      -DESERT: SUGAR FREE JELLO WITH COOL WHIP (its so delicious!)
      -use substitute sugar
      -powdered milk (for coffee) is about 1 carb per tsp.
      *****************************
      After the first 14 days(keep the count of 20 grams) one can eat SUGAR FREE everything; for example chocolate. LOW CARB bread (i suggest the SUGAR FREE whole wheat bread) and low carb tortillas, pita pockets. Peanuts are a great low carb snack. FRUITS: those that grow from a vine; for example strawberries, grapes, raspberries etc.
      *Its pretty easy after the first 14 days its like if you weren't on a diet; one can eat anything (but within the 20 gram count per day).

      Don't forget to exercise, its very important! make it habit to do exercise, at least 3 times a week. drink lots of water!

      Best of wishes to your brother, tell him to never give up! GOOD LUCK!

31. QUESTION:
    Do you have a weight loss secret??What is the fastest safe way to drop lbs??
    I was always very thin and have gained weight since my father passed away. I have tried ww and other things nothing seems to work. I am about 50 lbs overweight. I have to get rid of this weight as my self esteem is so low right now and I have been so depressed. If anyone has any advise or secrets please share. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      To exercise and eat right and be patient oh and holding a grudge burns calories

32. QUESTION:
    Help Fast weight loss needed!! Thanks?
    Now I have a very special party to go to on the 17 April 2009 and I want to wear this really nice dress shirt which I brought on impluse and didn't have time to try it on. So I got it home and it is a little tight around the waist and I really need to lose I'm guessing 2-4kg? by 17 to fit does anyone have any tips about how I can lose weight fast but reasonablly safe as well. Also please don;t tell me to try things on before I buy I know that it was an impluse buy it was down from 0.00 Thanks so much for all the answers

    • ANSWER:
      I can give you a daily routine that worked for me.

      Wake up a little earlier than usual. Spend fifteen minutes in bed listening to music and stretching - it's actually very uplifting, and it will give you enough strength to get out of bed happy.
      Take a shower if you'd like. It's helpful as well. Use fresh scents in the shower like mint or lemon to fill up your senses (especially if you're not a morning person.)
      Later, boil some water and squirt fresh lime or lemon juice in your cup. This is sort of a detox without actually detoxing. It's invigorating and cleanses your body of mucus and such. Have plain oatmeal for breakfast, with as much brown sugar as you'd like, or try some Special K instead. Vanilla Almond is delicious. With it, have half of a grapefruit and some water or V8 to drink.

      The rest is kind of tricky if you work early hours or go to school. Usually after breakfast I take a thirty minute jog or walk. You can take as long as you want, but please make it above fifteen. This boosts a sluggish metabolism and it's really the easiest and best exercise you can do for yourself. Try this everyday or every other day - but whenever you have some free time.

      Then get on with your day. If you feel a little hungry have a smoothie or a V8. Yogurt, baked crackers, lemon, grapefruit, apples and almonds are all fantastic snacks. Anything is good, really, as long as it's low in fat, carbs or calories.

      As for lunch, make yourself a light sandwich. Tomatoes, lettuce, turkey, avocado and maybe even some mayonnaise or cheese is very filling and usually what I like to eat. You can use white bread if you'd like, it really doesn't matter. Have a V8, a smoothie or something else you enjoy drinking. For the next two weeks, stay away from coffee, sodas (even diet) and fruit juice like Fruitopia and such. Make your own juice if you can. If not, just buy something organic and natural.

      Have a small snack if you're still a tad hungry.

      For dinner, have what you'd like, but keep the portions small and the food light. Cod, sweet potato, chicken breast are very good for dinner. Have a small glass of wine if you'd like to. Salad is a must - I usually like cucumbers, lettuce, lots of vinegar and some pepper - but you can pick and choose. Vinegars and liquid dressings are the best choice. Stay away from anything creamy like ranch or thousand island dressings.

      Some small exercises to do between meals are hullahooping, jumping jacks, jump rope or dancing. Sounds childish, I know, but they're actually wondrous and can help to tone your hips a little. They're fun, easy and you hardly even need to spend that much money. Sit ups and cardio are also very handy, but don't go overboard. You can do all of these while watching your favorite television show.

      End your day with a nice cup of hot green tea, and maybe that last half of grapefruit, too.

      You don't have to follow this strictly, and I know this is a little long but thank you for your patience and I hope that blouse will fit you perfectly by the seventeenth.

      Additionally, some of the weight you might be carrying can be just water weight. I heard on The John Tesh Radio Show that you should drink half your body weight in ounces.

      Example:
      Say that you weigh one hundred and sixty pounds.
      160 divided by two is 80. Therefore, you would have to drink eighty ounces of water a day. Get it? This was so absurd at first to me but it actually made a difference. Plus, the weight stays off.

33. QUESTION:
    fast but safe?
    is there a fast but safe way to lose weight. i want to drop pounds and im trying to find a safe but fast weight loss program

    • ANSWER:
      Eat healthy and regular excercise still the best for safe weight loss

      you might go for other diet plan if exercise is not work for you

      dont ever try fast weight loss
      there are some potential danger

34. QUESTION:
    what are some good weight loss pilss thats safe and effective?
    what are some good weight loss pilss thats safe and effective for women?

    burns fat fast
    does not feel like you are having a heart attck
    safe
    effective
    CORRECTION:
    what are some good weight loss pills thats safe and effective?

    • ANSWER:
      Akavar
      Metabolife
      Stackers (if you're not sensitive to caffine)
      Zantrax
      Allie

      I know... I've tried it all.

35. QUESTION:
    Can anyone give me good, SAFE weight-loss tips?
    I need more dietary techniques than exercise tips. I'm a fairly busy Junior in high school. I have no access to a gym, and I'm pretty lazy. I don't get to eat right because I don't have a license yet, I don't know how to cook, and my parents work all the time and normally bring me fast food or take out.

    • ANSWER:
      First cut out all soft drink and cordial. Drink water. There goes quite a few calories already...

      Eat pasta. Its not hard to cook - put it in boiling water for 10 minutes. lol.

      Pasta fills you up a lot for the amount of calories it has. You can buy ready made pasta sauces and add a tin of tuna for some flavour! Takes about 15 mins to make, and another 10 to bake. Too easy!

36. QUESTION:
    How fast and safe can I lose weight?
    I am a 39 years old guy. I think I am a 40LB to 50LB overweight. I have tried a couple types of diets and weight loss supplements. No one was work for me. So I am looking something new what’s really working.

    • ANSWER:
      so you've tried diets and weight loss supplements and they dont work. So here's what i will tell you for free that will ACTUALLY WORK and will cost you nothing but time. you got it, exercise and changing your eating habit.

      -i suggest a 2 mile walk every day.
      -whenever your on the phone instead of sitting, get up and walk around.
      -eat healthy cuz you only have one life to live. the unhealthy food isnt worth the price you have to pay with your health
      -i know its hard to get motivated, but think about your friends and family, your love ones. ask them for support.
      -slowly change your diet, dont get all pumped up and change everything right away. do it step by step.

      dont lose hope

      mike

37. QUESTION:
    Fast weight loss?10 pounds in 3 weeks!?
    I am a 5ft 8'' 20 year old male. 11st 10pounds (164 pounds).Although I am not fat or anything I want to be around 11 stones before an event in 3 weeks time. What is the best way to achieve this goal without any sort of pills etc. Just a fast and effective safe diet. Also types of exercises for particularly the chest and stomach area. etc..anyone that has lost weight themselves, any info on what helped you and any tips would be much appriciated. THANKS

    • ANSWER:
      perfect solution for you. heavymotivation.com it is all natural. no pills, no suppliments nothing and it works. Itrs a smaller company but a few people at the gym i go to swear by it. the one guy lost quite a bit of weight in 2 weeks. its pretty cool how they make it work from what iv read. its only 30 bucks for a lifetime membership. you cant really go wrong.

38. QUESTION:
    10 day water fast for weight loss?
    Is it effective and safe? How much weight will i lose? Im 5'1 and 100 lbs.

    • ANSWER:
      You're 5'1 and 100 lbs. that's NOT fat.

      That's perfect!

39. QUESTION:
    Fast weight loss ideas?
    Ok, you have to be 18 to buy over-the-counter diet pills, right? So are there any other ways to see FAST weight loss results, other than by diet and exercise? (No lectures please, but the ideas/methods you give don't necessarily have to be "safe").

    • ANSWER:
      jogging is an excellent exercise because it let you lose weight
      evenly throughout your whole body. If you want to lose weight in
      specific areas, you should target them with exercises. If they are
      your problem areas, they will be very difficult to tone. You will have
      to work double on them. The best approach is this:
      1. Lower/control your daily calorie intake (control for normal
      weight, lower for overweight).
      2. Run/jog to lower your overall body fat percentage.
      3. Target your problem areas with exercises.
      an excellent exercise, you can do it in front of your TV: sit on a
      stool, and put your toes under something (piece of heavy furniture,
      for example). In your hands hold a little dumbbell. Please, make sure
      that it is not very heavy, start with one kilo, for example, or you
      will damage your back and spine! Slowly move the upper part of your
      body back, until it's parallel with the ground. Stop for a second and
      move it back to the sitting position. Repeat ten times. Every week add
      to the number of repetitions. You will see the results in a week,
      guaranteed! You will see or feel under the fat - if you have any - six
      pack and muscles. Dumbbells do wonders. Much better than these
      crunches - I came up to three hundreds and there was no results AT
      ALL. With the dumbbells you will see it in a week.

40. QUESTION:
    Extremely fast and dramatic weight loss?
    I heard if you take two papaya tablets and two garlic tablets before breakfast, lunch, and dinner and eat lightly, you can lose a lot of weight. Is this true and safe?

    • ANSWER:
      Probably not. Any weight loss that is fast, is only temporary. When you lose weight quickly, it is because you lose water weight. What you should be trying to lose is fat, not water.

      I recommend the following:

      Make sure you eat breakfast. Skipping it only slows down your metabolism and can actually make you gain weight. You should have something good for you, like special K cereal with lowfat milk, or a banana.

      Eat a fat free yogurt 15 minutes before dinner. The yogurt helps your digestive system, is good for you and helps fill you up, so you won't eat too much at dinner.

      Salads are good, but don't load them up with junk. Stick to lettuce and tomatoes. Cheese is too fattening. If you want to have meat on the salad, make sure it is something like lean chicken (not crispy fried!). Also, use a fat free dressing. A lot of people think that just because they are eating a salad, it is good for them, but regular dressings can have as many calories as a cheeseburger!

      Also, if you want a late night snack, choose something healthy, like salsa and low-fat tortilla chips. But only eat a serving.

      The most important thing is to eat slowly. If you eat fast, you can eat too much. It takes 15 minutes for you to feel full. You could gorge yourself until you feel full, and 15 minutes later, you'll feel even worse.

      I hope this helps.

41. QUESTION:
    Will I get faster weight loss results by doing the same cardio work out twice a day and is it safe?
    Hello there,

    I am 26 years old, weigh 160 and is 4 feet 11 inches and I've been watching what I eat and drink nothing but water.

    So the past month and a 1/2 I've been exercising every morning before I get ready for work. I walk with a 10% incline (I would go higher but that's all my treadmill goes up to) with a 3.0 speed which makes me burn 330 calories. But I haven' t seen any weight loss results do to my thyroid medication which slows down my metabolism. I recently got seen for my thyroid and everything's normal so they said I can stop the medication and that I should be seeing weight lost results if I continue my exercise. Anyway, for the past couple of days I've been doing my exercise in the morning before I get ready for work and at night before bed. Will I get faster weight loss results by doing the same cardio work out twice a day and is it safe?

    • ANSWER:
      I have used a trainer for years off and on. I am always told that my routine has to be changed every 6 wks. Doing the same thing over and over nets the same results. So if you bike one morning then run in the after noon. Good luck.

42. QUESTION:
    How much weight loss is safe?
    How much weight can you SAFELY lose in a week? I'm about 5'9", and weight 260 lbs. I started exercising and I have lost a few pounds. How fast (or slow) should I be losing weight?

    • ANSWER:
      Probably at the beginning you'll lose 5 or 6 pounds a week. After a week or two, though, if you're being healthy about it most people say around 2 pounds is safe per week.

      It really all depends on your body though. If you only had extra weight on you because you ate at McDonald's every day, and then you completely stop eating bad food...you'll lose weight faster. That's easy. If you're like most of us though, and it just takes diet and exercise, expect around 3 pounds a week.

      Good luck!

43. QUESTION:
    Weight loss,the safe and quickest way?
    Could anybody please tell me what is the best option or method in losing Weight fast and safely.i know the obvious is surgery but i'm not looking at that option.

    So any ideas or recipes would be more than welcome!

    • ANSWER:

44. QUESTION:
    Do you think it's safe to use weight-loss pills?
    I'm sorta over-weight, but not that much, for my height, I cannot weigh 135 lbs. And I was thinking for a faster way to have some weight-loss pills, but, I'm not that sure about it, if it's not safe for my age or something, then I'll just lose pounds naturally:)

    • ANSWER:
      People who want to lose weight commonly, and first of all, think about reducing the amount of food they eat. This may be quite a solution but not exactly the best there is. In fact, depending on the amount you reduce in your food intake, it may even be dangerous to one's health. So how does one lose weight effectively and safely? Here are some points one should consider when trying to lose weight:for more info...http://onlinecarez.blogspot.com/

45. QUESTION:
    safe and healthy weight loss rate?
    so how much is it ok to lose in say .. 1 month?

    i know losing weight too fast is unhealthy, and it can also result in things like cellulite. a family member of mine lost weight far too fast because she went on a crash diet.. and now she she is gorgeous and skinny, but has pretty bad cellulite on her thighs. i don't want that to happen.

    so what's a safe rate? i'm a young adult and looking to lose about.. almost 10 pounds. not quite.

    • ANSWER:
      I've always heard to drink LOTS of water to help reduce cellulite. The recommended weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. This helps you loose weight that will stay off and not have health issues possibly show up from lack of nutrients.

46. QUESTION:
    fast easy weight loss?
    im going in to the military and i need to loss zbout 30 lbs. how do i do this fast easy and safe

    • ANSWER:
      1) Keep it simple first
      here's 2 articles on eating healthy -
      http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/08/lose-quick-weight-sensible-ways-to-shed.html

      http://diets-and-exercise.blogspot.com/2007/09/take-control-of-your-body-with-healthy.html

      AND steps for fat loss success

      http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/6-steps-to-fat-loss-success-for.html

      2) Eat steam food, vegetables, fruits, lean meat

      http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/09/lose-10-pound-fast-key-superfoods-you.html

      3) drink plenty of water and green tea

      4) Avoid junk food, snacks and soda drinks

      here's 5 Foods for Instant Healthier Diet

      http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/5-foods-for-instant-healthier-diet.html

      5) have 5-6 healthy meals a day (1 plate size only) to keep the tummy
      satisfied

      If you're not too sure on how to plan it, try this link
      http://www.squidoo.com/fatloss4idiotsreviews/

      6) exercise - combine weights and interval training.

      here's a review link to a worthwhile workout, turbulence training
      http://www.squidoo.com/turbulencetrainingreviews/

      http://healthiest.turbulence-training-routine.ever.com/

      29 exercises you can do at home to burn belly fat
      http://bestways-to-losebellyfat.blogspot.com/2007/11/29-exercises-you-can-do-at-home-to-burn.html

      For abs, read these blogs (great articles on abs) -
      http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/abdominal-exercises-truth.html
      http://www.squidoo.com/thetruthabout-sixpackabs1/

      and for women after the age of 30

      http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-women-can-get-six-pack-abs-even.html

      and learn why crunches is not the answer
      http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-get-6-pack-abs-without-doing.html

      http://thetruthaboutsixpackabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/what-is-best-ab-workout-for-belly-fat.html

      For Thighs and Butts

      http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/11/best-thigh-exercises-for-sexy-thighs.html

      7)Don't focus on cardio only (it' a waste of time!)

      http://lose-quick-weight.blogspot.com/2007/08/lose-quick-weight-cardio-is-waste-of.html

      8)form a support group - invite friends, relatives, parents, partners
      to participate in a healthy lifestyle, and keep you accountable. This
      is important.

      9) plan to lose weight slowly (1-2 lbs a week), and progressively
      overtime increase your
      goals!

      Hope it helps!

47. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight fast but safe?
    I am currently traveling the world and have gained a stone! I am only 5ft 2" and now at 9 stone, this is too big for me I'm unhappy with the way I look. Im currently settled in one place for 3 months and have joined the gym. Im trying to do 2x Body Pump sessions a week, 1x Body Combat and 1/2x of the normal gym - cardio and Pilate's machines. I need to lose a stone before November but I don't know how many calories I need to do this, I don't want to go into starvation mode but I don't want to eat loads as i feel like I wont lose. Is 1200 enough for weight loss - I need to see a change soon or I get disheartened.

    I usually eat a yoghurt and hand full of grain cereal for breakfast, wholegrain wrap, tune and salad for lunch and a shake or omelette for dinner - I usually try and cut carbs out in the evening for 5 evenings a week.

    • ANSWER:
      First let me explain something, carbs are more fattening than fat, thats right, the "wholegrain wrap, cereal, and yoghurt." It's weird but true. Carbs turn into sugar quickly (even if whole grain,) and the sugar in the blood causes insulin, the insulin causes fat to be stored, and stops it from being burned. I don't condone going crazy and going on the atkins diet, but something to keep in mind is when you're wanting to lose weight, cutting down on carbs (whole grain as well, because it still releases the same amount of sugar in the blood even if at a slower rate from the fiber) is more important than cutting down on fat.
      Second thing, do very high intensity cardio or weight training. Very high intensity exercizes (like mountain climbers, weight lifting) burn more fat in 10 or even 5 minutes, than walking or running for an hour. The reason is, the high intensity exercizes may not burn as much during the exercize as walking or running, but it creates somethin gcalled afterburn which means your body continues to burn fat long after the exercize is over (you can do an internet search on it.) Dependng on how intense your exercise is, your body can continues burning fat for up to 2 days and burn twice as much fat in 100 or 5 minutes, than an hour of regular cardio.

      Good luck

48. QUESTION:
    What's the Fastest, Safest, and Easiest way to lose weight in 2 weeks?
    My instant weight gain is scary. I need some help from people with experience of fast weight loss, or heard true success stories.

    • ANSWER:
      It's the same way to lose weight doctors and dietitians have been recommending for years and years. Plenty of exercise and healthy portions of natural, unprocessed foods.

49. QUESTION:
    Fast weight loss?
    what's the best way for me to lose fat fast? I need to lose about 20 pounds in 3 months. I need something safe and effective.

    • ANSWER:
      Try a safe herbal weight loss supplement. I've used Lipofemme for about 6 months now. I went from a size 12 to a size 6 in the past 6 months. It's great!

      Plus I never get any bad side effects. It's way cheaper than a weight loss plan, and works better than any diet. I prefer Lipofemme to Hydroxycut and Trimspa. It's much safer and 100% more effective

50. QUESTION:
    What is the best weight loss program to lose weight fast. 10-15 lbs in 2-3 months.?
    I'm the Dad of a 14 yo girl who has a formal in mid December. We have been looking for a dress and can not find one that fits or looks nice on her. She has a bit of a spare tire around the mid section. Are there any good diet plans that are safe, where she could loose 10-15 lbs before the big night? Thanks for all imput. A concerned father.
    As an answer to the last reply. My daughter has approached me to help her to loose weight. I have been trying to lead by example. I am 5'9" and weigh 153lbs. We are into martial arts, together, we train about 6 hours total a week. 1-1/2 hour sessions, 4 days a week. I would never tell my beautiful girl that she is fat. I have nothing but praise for her and her accomplishments. I am concerned for her health and her future. Since I have never had a weight gain problem I do not know exactly how to help her with the task ahead, but am willing to do what ever is necessary to provide the guidance and support needed to help her succeed. Thanks for all the advise already submitted.

    • ANSWER:
      Read this book from library, "You are not sick you are thirsty" he explains a lot about water and sea salt. He says most of our problems w/health is dehydration. I have tried it and it has worked on several things. One thing is the stomach area, water and "sea salt" very inexpensive compared to health, doctors, hospitialization, etc.. He explains about weight and water so it is understood easily. I can not exercise or walk, so was looking for other help. I also quit wanting cokes, teas, coffee, which I had something in my hand 24 X7, I did not try to get off my Pepsi or good sweet tea, just didn't want it anymore, after I started on the water program. I was so bad that when I got up at 2 or 3 in the morning, I would get a glass before I go to back to bed drink it and take another one with me. Now I occasionally drink a glass of tea. I NEVER was a water drinker, didn't like it. But he showed me it works. I dont' drink it now because I love it, I drink it because it has proven it works. But you can't forget the sea salt. It maybe be something that helps her too, and a lot of others who have health issues, and weight is a health issue.
      If you can get her to walk, maybe you and her set up a time to walk for a little bit every day, either early morning or after dinner for 15 or 20 minutes, would help. My daughter is doing that and rotating days walking/ and exercise video to change up things, because of boredom. She started off with 3lb weights and only been doing it a couple of weeks and you can see a big difference . In the video, they do some floor exercises, some things standing, stepping (which we have no step, so she just does it in place, or on books sometimes. Arms are getting smaller, because they do the floor things too, it helps w/the ab area, hips, thighs ....It only takes 20 or 25 minutes. She is a big girl, sounds like she has the same spare tire problem as your daughter, and no matter what she put on, it was the problem area you had to see if it looked right. Clothes look good on her eventhough she is a "big" person, just in the midsection it looked really bad, it is now looking a lot better.

      also try to set a time, like maybe 7:00 and no eathing after that. I have a niece who does this when she wants to loose weight and I am always amazed at her, when she feels she has gained too much, she just says I am not going to eat after 7 pm and does not change her diet, and she looses.

      But I would reccomend you checking her diet and try to eliminate all the bad things and educate her, and teach her the best.
      Maybe this can be a dad/daughter challenge. Hey do the walks/exercise/water/healthy way of eating together. It will help to inspire her, and to motivate when you have a partner. Maybe there is a relative or friend her age that would also enjoy the fun.

      If my daughter was 14 again, I would enourage her to write a journal, if she doesn't already, to keep track of what she eats, and how she is trying to change, so that she is being held responsible and accountable to "herself" not to anyone else. If it is something she wants, she can help to motivate her and to encourage her. It would also be nice, for her to look back in her journal to read when you are no longer around and she has her grandchildren to read her journal and remember the days she spent w/her dad, and how he helped to get her on the right track to better health..........

      Just before my daughter,( who I will say is in her late 20's) started doing the walking/exercising , was on the weight watchers diet, for about 2 weeks, and that is something I would reccommend also to you, is to help her with it, it is easy to do. You count point, not calories, and is easy. She is no longer on the Weight Watchers, but I think she maybe getting back on it next week.

      . You can sign up on the internet and not have to go to meetings and they will help you out with it. I started it, and you dont' have to do with out all the foods you want, you just choose which foods you want to spend your points on, if you choose a piece of cake, you count to see how many more points you can have the rest of the day. It helps you to learn to be accountable.

      She was also drinking water, which she was not a water person either, but saw it was happening to me.

      The book was written by Dr. Batman (nickname) you should read the book, he has several books, another one is "Asthma, Allergies, Lupus" among others,they are all good, and I am not a reader normally. Just was desperate, for a little help, as my stomach area was so bloated, swollen, fat or what ever you want to call it, and after about a week, I could tell a big difference, I didn't have all that full feeling I had before and was given several compliments on looking like I lost some weight.

      I know this is hard for a young girl, as we have been through that too.

      Good luck, and sorry it is so long, but have several serious feeling about your daughter and things I know that could help. I am a middle age woman and I know how it feels to be overweight and want to be able to buy things that look nice too.