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Easy Ways To Lose Weight

For many people, to lose weight seems like a heavy toll. In many cases, shedding of fats is a temporary episode followed by a continual regain of lost weight. Many popular slimming programs are unsuccessful because they fail to address the root of the issue. Fortunately, researches uncover many effective strategies that can help increase the chances of weight loss. This article provides ten easy ways to lose weight.

1. Engage in sports. Many people just do not realize how much exercise they get from playing their favorite sports. Every sport burns calories, thus helps lose weight.

2. Eat slowly. It takes a while before the nutrients in the food that you eat enter the bloodstream and reach the nerve areas of your brain. Your appetite is not regulated when you eat at a fast pace.

3. Eat in small amounts. You can minimize the risk of starving yourself and overeating later by eating in small amounts several times daily. Frequent eating encourages the body to burn fat. Whereas if you eat a large meal, you also put large amounts of calories into your system at one time, and those that are not used will be stored as fat.

4. Eat natural. As much as possible, avoid processed and convenient foods as these often contain higher amounts of fat and sodium. Home cooked meals are healthier, and fresh foods such as fruits and veggies are packed with fiber that helps burn fat.

5. Drink plenty of water. Water helps improve metabolism, thus aids in weight loss. It also supports elimination of wastes and toxins that do no good to your body. Most importantly, water helps get rid of fats around certain areas of the body.

6. Do a regular cardiovascular exercise. Also called aerobic exercise, it is a physical activity that raises the heart rate to about 60-85 percent of the maximum. This form of exercise is proven to burn calories at a sustained rate, thus is considered one among the best weight loss exercises.

7. Get enough sleep. People that are sleep-deprived have a lower basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn while at rest). Studies show that when you sleep less, you move less, and therefore burn less calories too.

8. Manage stress. Stress is one causative factor for weight gain, thus managing it better is important in keeping a healthy figure. Among the several ways to deal with stress are breathing exercises, yoga, and massages. Keep in mind though that when you are relaxed and well-rested, you keep your body stress-free.

9. Breathe. Oxygen helps burn the fat away. There are many breathing exercises that can boost intake of oxygen and support weight loss.

10. Get physically active. Calories are burned well through physical activities. Stay on the go by sharing in household chores, playing with your kids, or walking your dog.

When all ten easy ways to lose weight are considered, you are on the way to achieving a slimmer and healthier body. Keep in mind though that weight loss does not happen overnight. These ten easy ways to lose weight are more likely to generate your desired result when both patience and determination are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways for teens to lose weight?
    I am 15. I have gained some weight. I still dont think that i am fat, but I'm definitely not skinny. I'm almost 5'8", and my arms are pretty muscular. I live on a farm and i do a lot of work, but my thighs are pretty pudgy. What are some easy ways to lose weight, mainly on my thighs, or at least tone them somewhat?

    • ANSWER:
      1. exercise for 30 minutes every day.
      try jogging or running on the tredmill or join a sport like baseball or soccer.

      2. stop eating/drinking anything with refined sugars or that is processed.
      sugers turn into fat. Sugars actually turn into fat quicker than other foods

      3. drink 64 oz. of water every day (this might be hard, but that is the amount u should aim to get every day)
      When a person is thirsty, the brain sends messages to your throat and stomach. Even though the throat might be trying to tell you that u r thirsty, the signals in the stomach are more noticeable. The stomach makes you feel hungry when you are actually thirsty sometimes. So, when u r hungry, u might be thirsty, so try drinking water first

      4. watch your calories
      aim to only eat about 2500 calories a day. One pound of fat is made up of 3500 calories. If you eat less than 2500 calories a day and only eat about 2000 calories a day. If you do this, you will lose about a pound a week

      To be more specific, you can...

      1. First start by getting up earlier than usual. Around 5:30 AM to do some of you workouts. Getting up early shocks your metabolism because the body needs

      more energy to get going. Right? This will start your system on the road to weight loss. That early start with about 10 minutes of stretching. Have a cup of

      coffee to get the blood going also.

      2. Do all the sit-ups you can. Just do them. 15 or 20 whatever, we don't have a lot of time to work with. Rest 1 minute repeat, do this for 6 sets. Already

      you are breathing hard and feel worn, because the body is working extra hard at being up earlier and then going right into exercise. If the early morning

      hour lets you get your cardio in, go ahead and do it. 30 minutes.

      3. Diet. Cut all current meal portions in half, just cut them in half, nothing fancy or complicated, CUT IN HALF! Cut out all bread products, all gravies,

      candies, chips, night snacks, etc. If you crave at night eat a banana, other fruit or best a non-fat yogurt. There are some tasty ones out there.

      4. In the evening do another 6 sets of sit-ups maxing out each set. Cardio again. The trick is to stay with getting up earlier. Yes it’s hard, that’s why

      it is so effective. Why do you think the Army gets up so early, it is intense training to the max.

  2. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight without exersice?
    Easy ways to lose weight without exerce I will do anything. Throwing up? Quit Eating? Anything else???? Please.

    • ANSWER:
      Low calorie foods; Your trying to achieve a calorie deficit so eat less than you burn

      find out your bmr and figure out how much to cut off

      like If you wanna lose a lb a week, eat 500 calories less a day..etc

      low calorie does not mean starving (that kills your metabolism)

      find healthier filling options

  3. QUESTION:
    Easy ways to lose weight after having a baby?
    Ok so i cant really do anything to strenuous because i have asthma and i can't breath very well when i run or anything like that so what are some easy ways to lose 'baby' weight?

    • ANSWER:
      Walking with the baby in the stroller at the mall, at the park, or around the neighborhood. A Wii Fit helps too.

  4. QUESTION:
    Easy ways to lose weight that actually work?
    Hi guys, right after winter break I always put on weight!

    My question is, do you guys know of any way to lose stomach weight fast? Workouts/ diets that ACTUALLY work, for example something you've done before or know of someone who has done it. I want an easy and simple work out to do, since I'm in high school still.

    Thanks so much for your time and your help!

    • ANSWER:
      Loose wieght with Lil Jack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris its easy and free

  5. QUESTION:
    What are easy ways to lose weight?
    To all the skinny people out there. How do you stay skinny? I am 14 years old, and I was just wondering some easy ways to lose weight.

    • ANSWER:
      become a triathlete.. ever swim? ever bike? ever run? then you already are one. Find a local tri in your area at trifind.com and sign up for next summer. That will keep you motivated and you will have a reason to stay in shape and skinny.. It has worked for me..Maybe you'll end up doing a marathon or Ironman someday. I did and never would have dreamed I would be in the wicked shape that I am now at my age. Its great. good luck

  6. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight?
    I'm in college, and currently have surpassed the freshman 15 and went on to gain the sophomore 30 or so...with having almost NO time to make anything, what are some easy ways to avoid the drive-thru and eat healthy, and lose some weight?
    I've been pretty lazy and today decided to join a gym, so I'll be working out a couple hours a night about 4times a week I hope. What else can I do to shed the McDonalds dollar menu off?

    • ANSWER:
      -Stay away from Red meats,all red meats!
      -Eat lean meats Like Fish,Tuna,Chicken,Turkey,Ostrich
      -Have a few Carbohydrates a day and good fats like Pasta,Nuts,and natural dried fruit
      -Drink 8 glasses of water a day
      -Drink 1-2 cups of green tea
      -If you do drink coffee,you can have a cup a day or swap it for a 100% cup of fruit juice
      -If you crave food just chew a piece of gum or have a glass of water
      -do 45 minutes of cardio a day,which is fast running.you can burn 400-700 calories a day
      -Do crunches and weights,gets your lower stomach toned and your arms tight!
      -Eat protein! Like fish,egg
      -Have plenty of fruit and vegetables
      -You can have a slice of rye bread a day
      -you can still eat cheese..make sure it is LOW FAT and lean
      -eat high fiber cereals like Special K,Oats and Wheat Bix
      -Eat nice weigh-less soups
      -Eat 1000-1300 calories a day
      -REMEMBER to stay fit and active,swim,dance,sing like theres no tomorrow,just have fun!!

      Try this for a week,you can loose 2-5 pounds a week!

      Breakfast:
      a bowl of special k (the one with red berries or add some dried fruit to it) and an apple or banana
      Snack: a provita or a piece of fruit
      Lunch: 1 or 2 slices of rye bread,lettuce,chicken or tuna mayonaise,tomato and a slice of cheese
      Dinner: Rice,roast vegetables and any lean meats,even add a desert like a Vitalina yogurt!

      You can choose to have your snack before lunch or before dinner.Please remember your water and exercises!

      a Few tips for exercise to tone up the stomach:
      100 crunches a day
      50 sit ups a day
      15 minute cardio a day
      Swimming

      A few tips to tone up the thighs and love handles:
      15 minute cardio a day
      swimming
      jump rope
      leg exercises on a leg machine

  7. QUESTION:
    What are some good easy ways to lose weight for a teen? and get a tonned tummy?
    Im fifteen and im not fat or over weight but im not super skinny either... so id like to know some easy ways to lose weight for a kid my age, and easy ways to get a tonned stomach :)

    • 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:
    what are some easy ways to lose weight?
    im a twelve year old girl...like 127 and 5' 1". dont tell me i don't need to lose weight because i do. by easy ways, i mean what i should eat, what kind of exercise, stretches, etc. also, whats the most weight you can lose in a month in a healthy way?

    • ANSWER:
      The only way to loose weight, and keep it off, is to burn more calories than you eat.

      Therefore, you can eat lower calorie meals, or you can exercise more.

      My wrestling diet in high school was wheaties for Breakfast, a sandwich and fruit for lunch, and a salad from McDonalds (where I worked).

      I also allowed myself treats. If I ate a cookie, I would estimate the number of calories and run one mile to burn 100. So, a 200 calorie cookie would cost me two miles. You will have to determine how far you have to walk/run to burn a number of calories. I used a high end treadmill at a local gym.

  9. QUESTION:
    Quick and easy ways to lose weight?
    Ok, well im NOT fat at all, im not even close...
    but i am aneorexic but i have gained a good amount of weight, now im am eating TOO MUCH! and im starting to keep gaining weight and im getting alittle more fat on me then i would like(on my belly and sides) and i want to know a safe way thats quick and easy, to lose weight,atleast the fat on my sides and belly.

    • ANSWER:
      a healthy diet is extremely important in the weight loss process but its important to diet right dont go for starvation or fad diets like low carb diets just eat healthy its that simple we all know whats healthy and whats not . also exercise is VERY important if you want to lose your stomach or arm flab or any other fat in any other part of your body try running or walking or swimming, maybe bike riding or you can pick up a sport it doesnt matter as long as your active try exercising 30-60 minutes everyday and doing 100 crunches every other day will help too and i also recommend you drink lots and lots of water
      hope this helps
      good luck
      you should also try using this website
      sparkpeople.com
      its really good

  10. QUESTION:
    Quick and easy ways on how to lose weight? and staying focused on losing that weight?
    i need a way to help myself stay more focused on losing weight,and i also need a quick and easy way of losing weight, any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      you need to find an exercise and eating (notice I didn't say DIET) plan that works for you;

      You also need to find a strenuous physical activity that you actually enjoy, it might just be walking.

      Pretty soon your friends will be asking you for advice!

      - Healthy life every day!
      Good luck, you can do this!!

  11. QUESTION:
    Easy ways to lose weight for 13?
    I'm a girl and I'm 13, and I weigh about 150 pounds. I really want to start losing weight (especially in my thighs). I haven't really tried losing weight, but I would like to start now. What are some easy ways to lose weight (or get healthier I guess you could say) fast?

    • ANSWER:
      When you are losing weight, you should exercise and diet together, because if you just exercise without dieting, you will get bigger appetite, which will lead to increase of weight, or muscle growth underneath the fat layer, and make you bulkier. (Which doesn't actually help you lose weight, because the muscles will get you to weigh more.) Also, don't diet without exercising, because you can actually get flabby. xD

      So.. for dieting:
      -Do not eat junk food. (I mean a little is okay.(: Like one slice of cake every week.) Replace your junk food with fruits.
      -Do not drink soda. I gave up soda for water and I'm getting a lot healthier.
      -Drink at least 8 cups of water each day. It cleans out your system(:
      -Try not to eat things that have too much fat. For example, don't put so much salt/flavoring on your veggies. Try steamed veggies.

      For exercising:
      -Walk/Run. Try to run at 6-7 am because when you run you need to breathe and that's the time when oxygen is really fresh.
      -Do about 20 crunches and 10 push ups in the morning and at night. When you're watching television do some jumping jacks, crunches, and/or push ups when the commercials come on.
      -Also try to exercise at least an hour a day. It really helps(:

      So I guess my tips might not be the best. I'm also pretty chubby and I'm following these rules to try to lose weight right now.(: GOOD LUCK <33

  12. QUESTION:
    easy ways to lose weight before swim suit season?
    im a 13 year old and i weigh 86 pounds. i know i dont need to lose weight but i have a little fat around my stomach and its unatractive im a gymnast so im in the gym about 15 hours a week and i have it 4 days a week. i would just like to know easy ways to lose a few pounds before the swim suits start coming out.....

    • ANSWER:
      lizzy im a swimmer in 11th grade and i know that a mile or at least half of one in the water using butterfly stroke should work your abbs nice and rocking. that and a good 50 crunches will have you "LOOKING FINE IN NO TIME"

  13. QUESTION:
    Easy and effective ways to lose weight?
    I'm 16 years old and I have a very busy schedule with school, work, and friends. I'm not overweight, but I am looking to lose a generous amount of weight. I generally eat fairly healthy, but I am currently working on adapting a healthier diet. What are some tips for my age and lifestyle to lose weight easy, quick, and effectively?

    • 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).

  14. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight, and Build an upper body?
    I want to lose some weight and build up a stronger upper-body..I was wondering if you people have any tips,routines,or secrets to do so.

    • ANSWER:
      Try the lil Jack work out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris it is quick and easy

  15. QUESTION:
    Really easy ways to lose weight?
    Im 17 years old. 128 pounds and 5'3". I know I don't weigh a lot but most of my weight is fat and not muscle. I use to weight 115 and have a nice body. What are easy ways to tone my thighs, calves, abdomen, and arms? And also lose back fat.
    Also, I have been working out for hours everyday for weeks. Doing leg lifts, weights, extreme crunches, and other stuff but I never feel sore.

    • 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).

  16. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight fast?
    I want to lose around 10 or so pounds before school starts up again in August. I don't want anything hard or challenging. Like pills or something like that. Just ways to help lose some of it. Tips or suggestions please?
    I don't want to use pills or something like that. Just something easy and natural

    • ANSWER:
      Fat Loss 4 Idiots is a new diet program that claims you can lose 9lbs in 11 days, although if you ask any nutritionist they will say that any more than 3 or 4lbs in this time is dangerous.

      So does the Fat Loss 4 Idiots work? Well this is my independent review of the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program.

      As mentioned above 9lbs of weight loss in just 11 days is quite fast weight loss, so first like me explain the system that the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet uses:

      The Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet is like any other diet except it is based around metabolism. The way it claims to work is that the human body is quite clever and will memorizes the calories and foods of the past days and speed up or slow down accordingly.

      Also the body builds up a tolerance to some foods and puts them in a scale of what to burn first and what to burn slower. The way the body normally works is by burning the calories first and then the fat.

      The points above is suppose to be why most traditional diet programs sometimes do not work that well. If you limit your calorie for months with a normal diet your body will adjust accordingly and the metabolism will not burn as much fat as you think therefore you will not loser much weight.

      The way the Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet works is not by watching the calories you are taking in but is based around a calorie eating pattern.

      Obviously the next question is how does it work? Well, that is the million dollar question and the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet secret so I can't tell you in this review.

      The idea is that you will teach your body to remember your calorie intake, then you suddenly change your calorie intake. This leads the body to make changes in your favor with the calorie burning. For instance if you were taking in 2,000 calories a day and suddenly change to 1,000 calories the body says “I thought we were on 2,000 calories a day?” and thinks it must start burning more fat!

      That is the general gist of the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet but you will need to know more like “How long does the body need to memorize the calorie intake?” And “What different types of calories are there and which ones do I use?”

      In conclusion I would say the Fat Loss 4 Idiots is worth a look if you have found that conventional diets are not working for you!

      Jean Daniels used to suffer with her weight but after finally getting her weight under control she enjoys helping other people and teaching about weight loss.

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  17. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight and not grow?
    I just need to know some easy ways to diet quickly but not become anorexic or cause myself to throw up. Please help me i really need it.

    • ANSWER:
      don't worry.if you eat healthy you won't be anorexic or something like that.just remember to eat less and exercise more.
      Here are some tips to help you lose more weight:

      - Eat a diet of around 1200-1500 calories daily

      - Eat healthy food like fruit and veg, fresh fish, lean meat, egg whites, low fat dairy products, complex carbs, bran etc.

      - Cut out junk foods, soda, processed food, take outs and don't eat fattening snacks but opt for healthy choices instead such a oat cakes, fruit or veg sticks

      - Drink 8 glasses of water per day to ensure that you stay fully hydrated

      - Eat small but regular meals and snacks, consuming at least 6 small meals or snacks.

      - Do at least 30-40 minutes of intensive cardio per day (running, swimming, gym, sports, dancing, aerobics) You should make sure that your heart rate is at least 60-80% of its maximum to ensure that you are in the fat burning zone.

      - Do strength training (push ups/crunches/squats) in order to tone and build lean muscle which will increase you basal metabolic rate

      - Set target goals and record your weight loss in a journal

      - Change your lifestyle in general. Walk or cycle instead of driving and see healthy foods as a treat not a burden

  18. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight, particularly around the but hips and thighs?
    I'm 12, 140 pounds, i'm not fat (it might sound like it) the doctor and everyone else swear i'm thin, and it makes sense because i'm mostly muscle but i could really use to lose some mass around my but and hips, anyone know any good ways? 10 points to best answer.

    • ANSWER:
      A 5-6 mile semi-fast walk, 2-3 times a week is definately gonna do the trick, within a couple of months.

  19. QUESTION:
    Are there any easy ways to lose weight and get in shape without exercising?
    I have to sit in office all day...and just get no time to move much or exercise. I am putting on weight near my belly. Please tell me if there are any foods, or other ways to get in shape without exercising?

    • ANSWER:
      If you cut down your calorie intake by a couple hundred each day you will eventually loose some weight. There are some things you can do in the office that can help. If there are stairs you could jog up and and down them a couple times a day, walk at a fast pace and fidget more. Example would be at your desk, keep moving your leg. It wont help a lot but moving your body around takes more energy then sitting still :)

  20. QUESTION:
    What are Some Easy Ways to Lose Weight?
    What are some easy things I can change to lose a little weight? Not big things like diets or going to the gym daily,but little things I can change in my daily lifestyle.

    • ANSWER:
      Two (2).Things
      You need Willpower & Wont power
      Wont eat Junk food
      Wont drink soda's
      and Wont eat Ice Cream
      Will Exercise everyday
      Will eat Healthy foods
      Cycling, Swimming Tennis and Brisk Walking,
      Skating is good too
      Sound like hard work?
      2 coin a phrase 'just do it!'

  21. QUESTION:
    What are easy ways to lose weight durring the summer without a gym?
    I really would like to lose weight before I start school again (september)

    • ANSWER:
      If u find a website that teaches you how to dance, dance to your favorite music.

  22. QUESTION:
    Easy ways to lose weight or redistribute fat on my body?
    Lately I've been eating and snacking a liiiittle more than I should be. I still keep eating when I'm not hungry and being able to tell when I'm full is getting harder and harder.

    Any good exercise routines or a basic meal plan that can help me lose this weight? By the way, the problem area is my midsection.

    • ANSWER:
      You cannot redistribute the fat on your body. You can lose some of it, but you cannot move it from one place to another. And you cannot lose fat in one area, and not in others. There is no such thing as spot reduction, despite what some people will tell you when they want to sell you something.

      Weight loss is an overall process and there are no magic answers. Pay no attention to weight loss supplements and pills and all the latest fads. You need to think about many factors but most of them are related to issues we've known about for a very long time. There are many sensible things you can do that will make a tremendous difference over the long term if you need to lose weight. It can be done in a healthy way. This is what has worked for me.

      Keeping a food journal really does help. It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

      Make a few additional small changes - walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or your life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days. Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer. Buy one piece of exercise equipment to have at home and be strict with yourself about using it. Sometimes you can find mini-steppers or exercise bikes at second hand stores and thrift stores for just a few dollars.

      Start a weight lifting routine. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall. Even if you can't get to the gym you can work out at home using things around the house. Invest in a good weight training book. The Dummies series actually has a good one.

      In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Particularly if you choose a vegetarian lifestyle include natural peanut butter, hummus, dried fruit and nuts. Pay close attention to getting the nutrients your body needs to be healthy.

      Make your portion sizes smaller. Use a smaller plate - in our society we have become accustomed to thinking that we need a large plate of food at every meal, and we don't. About quarter of your plate of food should be protein and at least half of it should be veggies.

      Learn to count calories. At your current weight and activity level, you may possibly need about 2000 calories or more to maintain your current weight. So you will lose weight at a reasonable and healthy rate if you cut back to about 1600 or 1700 calories a day.

      Eat small amounts frequently, rather than three large meals. Never skip breakfast. Include some protein in your breakfast. It will help get you through the day.

      Drink plenty of water, at least 8 big glasses of water a day, and more if it is very hot, if you sweat a lot, or if you are exercising intensely, and eliminate fruit juices. Fruit juices have too many calories, so get your vitamins from fresh fruit, not the juice. You will begin to see changes in your body.

      An area that many people overlook is getting enough sleep. You are much more likely to overeat or to binge eat if you are tired and not well rested, so get enough sleep.

      Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc. Here are a few helpful links.

      http://www.nutrawatch.com/
      http://www.caloriesperhour.com/
      http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
      http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight-the-Healthy-Way
      http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a/aa011503a.htm
      http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-weight-workout?page=4

  23. QUESTION:
    what are some easy ways to lose weight without pills or any products you have to buy?
    im 15 years old im like 5'3 5'4 and way around 150 pounds.school is getting ready to start and i want to look good. so i want to lose 10 to 20 pounds but, i don't even know were to start. i do exercise when i go to volleyball practice but that doesn't help me lose the weight on my tummy it only tones out my legs.

    • ANSWER:
      Don't drink pop, it causes bloating in the stomach. Drink a lot of water. Place your meals with less carbs (bread, sugars) and more vegetables, fruits, and drink water with every meal and in between meals. Go for a walk or jog every day around your neighborhood. Avoid eating after 8 p.m at night. Those things make a lot of difference, and it is an all natural way to stay healthy and get into better shape.

  24. QUESTION:
    what are some fast easy ways to lose weight?
    i'd like to loose some weight, I haven't got a deadline as such but I would like to know if anyone knows any fast/easy ways that work.

    • ANSWER:
      Chop one of your legs off. You should lose quite a lot of weight and not go through any of that horrid "healthy living and regular exercise".

  25. QUESTION:
    What are easy ways to lose weight and get a six pack?
    Im thirteen and need to lose weight and get abs, not neccesarily a six pack but a defined stomach, or aflat tight stomach, Thanks!!

    • ANSWER:

  26. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight in my thighs?
    I'm 17 and want to lose about 15 lbs but its all in my thighs.. :[ I want to lose weight but be able to do it in my house. Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      I think thigh exercises will do wonder for you...Just find them on youtube...

  27. QUESTION:
    What are some quick and easy ways to lose weight?
    Now we all know we have some of those extra "holiday" pounds we just can not seem to get rid of. My goal is to lose about 10 or 15 pounds within the next month. Even quicker ways like those fluke things that take a couple of days would be appreciated. I have tried things like the Hollywood Diet and i cannot seem to get it down because of the taste, yet the fasting for 2 days thing doesn't bother me as much. I also cannot do diet pills due to medical reasons. please I need answers quick!

    • ANSWER:
      there is no 'miracle' for instant weight loss. basic principle is burn off more calories then you take in, eat healthily, and do plenty of cardio. that's about as good as it gets ha :)

  28. QUESTION:
    What are some great and easy ways to lose weight fast?
    Im a 15 year old female and i am just wondering what is a good way for me to lose weight fast? I weight 155 and i am 5 foot 7

    • 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).

  29. QUESTION:
    What are fast and easy ways to lose weight?
    i wanna lose weight like in month or 4 weeks. i don't want to make crushing diets or take medicines and stuff coz it's dangerous!! tell me about some delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals...

    • ANSWER:
      I do not know vegetarian meals, but here is a general idea. Just make sure you get a good amount of protein. The key is diet diet and exercise.

      You need to eat 5-6 small meals a day. Eat some protein with each meal! Cut out all refined sugar!!! Also add more fiber. The fiber and protein will fill you up, helping you to cut down on your unhealthy eating. Also by eating more than 3 meals spread out through the day you will kick your metabolism in high gear. Here is a general meal for a day:

      Breakfast: 2 poached eggs
      whole wheat toast
      1/2 cup fruit

      Snack: Cottage Cheese with veggie

      Lunch: Turkey, lettuce, tomato, whole wheat bread sandwich
      1/2 cup fruit

      Snack: Protein Shake

      Dinner: Turkey Burger ( no bun )
      Side of brown rice
      Side of Broc.

      Then exercise regularly 4-5 days a week. Do both cardio and lifting. But on days that you do both. Do lifting before your cardio and you will maximize your fat burn. Cardio can be a sport: basketball, soccer, football, anything with losts of movement. Golf is a no no.

      So Example :

      Monday - 30 mins lifting then 1 hr cardio
      Tuesday - 1 hour lifting
      Wednesday - Rest
      Thrusday - 30 mins lifting then 1 hr cardio
      Friday - 1 hour lifting
      Saturday - Rest
      Sunday - 30 mins lifting then 1 hr cardio

      For exercises check out:

      http://www.xercisefactor.com

      They have hundreds of exercise video clips

      Also check out the Workouts tab. Members can now create your own workout routines from the exercise video database. You go to a video and just below it add it to an existing workout or create a new one.

  30. QUESTION:
    What are some fast and easy ways to lose weight?
    I'm looking to lose about 20 pounds over the summer and i would just like some easy exercises that don't take up a lot of time, but are still effective. Also if any of you know any good food that is healthy, not completely tasteless or disgusting that would be wonderful, thanks so much :)
    I'm 5' 2" and 128 pounds

    • ANSWER:
      The best exercise you can do that burns the most calories is squats. You can either do a continuous squat by "sitting" against the walk with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle, or you can do moving squats by "sitting" on an imaginary chair in the air and repeating the motion up and down. To add an extra move you can put your arms out in the continuous squat, or move them up and down with moving squats. This movement burns the most calories because you are using the biggest muscles you have in your body to do them. You should do them until it burns, but not the point of pain.

      As for food, I love salads. Lettue by itself it tasteless, but you can add stuff to make it taste good. Cheese, bacon bits, fruit pieces, other vegetables that you like, chicken, diced lunch meat, eggs. Light dressing is also very good because you can have taste without the calories of regular dressing.

  31. QUESTION:
    Easy ways to lose weight for people that have Hypothyroidism?
    I have hypothyroidism, and am having trouble losing weight. Any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      I have lost weight and have Hypothyroidsm. I went on Weight Watchers online and just took it a day at a time, sometimes a meal at a time. Also, make sure you are on the correct dose of meds for this health problem. Best of luck, but I assure you it can be done. I lost 2 pounds a week like anyone else.

  32. QUESTION:
    What are quick easy ways to lose weight for kids?
    Dieting never works! Please i am desperate! What are simple ways you know? 3 day diets, ways to reset your matabulism, what?

    • ANSWER:
      The best way is not to do it "quick and easy". The pounds didn't come on overnight and they won't come off fast either. Combine mild exercise with a change in eating habits. If you take a brisk walk three or four times a week, followed by eating a slightly reduced meal within two hours, your metabolism will burn the fat quicker than attempting to crash diet...which never works well.

  33. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight, but still eating normal foods?
    Example: I am 21 and I don't want to have to buy special foods or diets or pills. I would like to lose about 25 pounds. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated, thank you much.

    • ANSWER:
      Very simple. Portion Control. You can eat anything you want, you just have to eat them in the correct portion size. This was the best tip I ever learned from Weight Watchers. There was not one item of food I ever gave up, including Chinese Food, Pizza, Bacon and Eggs, and My Saturday Morning Boston Creme Donut. Don't give into your cravings, just eat them correctly.

  34. QUESTION:
    What are some fast and easy ways to lose weight in about 3 months?
    I just need to lose about 20 or so pounds for prom, but i HATE excercising. Tips, please?

    • ANSWER:
      try the Lil Jack excercise video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris it really works

  35. QUESTION:
    what are some easy ways to lose weight before school starts?
    ok so im like 14 and im kinda chubby (well at least i think so) anyways im 120 pounds and im looking to lose weight does anyone know how i can before school starts? please help and list things that might accualy work!!

    • ANSWER:
      I'm 14 too:) & I weigh 120 too:) This is my excersize routine:
      Sundays: 50 sit ups before bed.
      Mondays: Jogging for 20 minutes around 12.
      Tuesdays: Running (not jogging) for 20 minutes around 12.
      Wednesdays:Sprints . I lightly jog for 2 minutes, then Run for 2 minutes, and then Sprint for 2 minutes. & I do that down the block and all the way back home.
      Thursdays: I work on toning my upper body, such as sit ups, push ups, lifting weights, V-sits etc.
      Fridays: I tone my lower body, Squats, Lunges, etc.
      Saturdays: 50 pushups before bed.

      DRINK LOTS OF WATER! You'll lose so much water weight. I hope my advice helped!

      Oh and if you want to see some REALLY helpful workouts check out Trina & Katrina at :
      http://www.youtube.com/user/ToneItUpcom

      &If your wondering I stay in shape by also doing track , it does wonders. lol good luck girl ! xoxo

  36. QUESTION:
    best easy ways to lose weight for a teen?
    I really need to lose minimum 30 lbs & i want to AS FAST AS POSSIBLE (: please help. tips? advice? motivation? ANYTHING? Easy diet & excersize plans are appreciated (; 10 pts to best answer.

    • ANSWER:
      Do more walking and exercise whenever you can. The little things don't count? Think again! Try taking the stairs instead of elevator. Walk or biking instead of driving. When you're waiting for a curling iron to heat up, or a toaster to finish toasting :) try dancing or lifting your legs. Eat toast or applesauce or yogurt for breakfast. Take out unnecessary items in your luch, like cookies or chips. Get outside and do something, too! Take a bike ride, go play tennis, go jogging with a friend. See if one of your friends is trying to lose weight, too, so do it together. Go walking together, or biking together, or go play tennis together! Want to know what else helps? Get a skinny state of mind. Believe that you can get skinny, and you will.

  37. QUESTION:
    What are some SUPER easy ways to lose weight?
    Please help! I'm thinking of getting the "Bun N thigh roller" anyone heard of it? Also can you give me some tips of losing weight?

    • ANSWER:
      There is no "Easy way" to lose weight. The pills, and wonder products just do not work. The only safe and sure way to lose weight is to change your eating habits and get regular excercise everyday. Start with walking at least 30 min 3 times a day. Also drink 10 8 oz glasses of water a day. It will not only make sure you are hydrated, but it will reduce your craving for food.
      Good Luck.

  38. QUESTION:
    what are some easy ways to lose weight faster?
    I weigh 213 and I want to lose it before my health get bad. I also find it hard to lose some days I don't eat but when I do, I eat alot.

    • ANSWER:
      Who ever told you that loosing weight is easy, well they're wrong. What's even harder is keeping the weight off once you lose it. Good luck!

  39. QUESTION:
    Easy ways to lose weight without intensive exercise?
    What are some things I can change about my daily lifestyle so that I can lose about 10-15 or so pounds before December?

    • ANSWER:
      Losing weight takes work, period. If you're not willing to exercise, then you just need to cut WAY down on your calorie intake and make sure you're eating plenty of "healthy" food (i.e. lean meat and vegetables as opposed to fatty foods and carb-heavy foods).

      Really though, unless you're disabled or have some type of condition that prevents you from exercising, then that needs to be part of it as well...

  40. QUESTION:
    What are some good/easy ways to lose weight?
    I'm 14, 5'8" and 111.3 pounds. I would like to lose those 11.3 extra pounds. I feel so fat.

    • ANSWER:
      I hope you're taking the piss.

      You're underweight, your BMI is 16.9 I think.
      If you really want to lose weight go to the doctors 'cause you might end up anorexic if your 'dieting' goes too far. Your doctors can refer you to a specialist...

  41. QUESTION:
    I am 35 years old, looking to lose 20-30 pounds of weight ,what are the easy ways to lose weight?
    Since i am a businessman,i need to travel from one city to another on regular basis.Due to this i am not able to work out my diet.Can someone tell me the best and easiest way to lose unwanted fats from body

    • ANSWER:
      As diet food is necessary to reduce weight from the body,it is also essential that you should have self determination and patience whiling opting to reduce unwanted pounds from thighs or belly.

      As a business person,you often travel to different cities.Eating habit need to be controlled as you can often get attracted to food items which are unhealthy.You can opt for fruits which are rich in fiber and carbohydrates as it helps in reducing body weight up-to certain extent.

      Walking can be the effective method to reduce body weight.Beside this,Fruits such as water melon which is rich in water, need to be taken at frequent intervals.

  42. QUESTION:
    easy ways to lose weight- i want to lose some weight in my thighs- my legs are really chuby!?
    i don't enjoy diets and eat quite a bit- i want to lose the weight in my thighs by this september when school opens. i have a trampoline is this good exercise- jumping up and down? how many minutes a day or week?

    • ANSWER:

  43. QUESTION:
    What are some fun easy ways to lose weight?
    I want to do something that is interesting at the same time not something like 'go for a walk' or 'go to the gym' and please when answering this, no killer comments!

    • ANSWER:
      Absolute most fun thing to do is make a playlist of 9 or 10 of your favorite pump up fast beat songs (the kind you automatically freak if they come on the radio)...then just dance around in your room or living room...let it all out, don't have any inhibitions. Use it like a therapy session...if you're angry do high kicks and jumps and punch the air and jump and run around like there's no tomorrow. Often I simply invent new ridiculous dance moves and do lots of jumping (going down to the floor then up) and the goal is to have fun...move in a way that's fun for you.
      Just dance until your playlist is all done!
      Also you can use the playlist dance method as a way to clean your room.

      goodluck

  44. QUESTION:
    what are some good and easy ways to lose weight?
    all i want to do is lose a couple pounds. wat are some exersises that i could do simply in my room?

    • ANSWER:
      you must change your lifestyle not just do a bit of exercise.

      eat less and exercise more.

      walking in place, is better that sitting but walking around is best.

      you can do arm work with soup cans.

  45. QUESTION:
    What are some easy ways to lose weight in your thigh and stumach area?
    I love my body but i could use a shed of a few pounds =)

    • ANSWER:
      You cannot do focused or targetted weight loss. You cannot lose weight in just one body area. Weight loss is an overall process and there are no magic answers. Pay no attention to weight loss supplements and pills and all the latest fads. You need to think about many factors but most of them are related to issues we've known about for a very long time. There are many sensible things you can do that will make a tremendous difference over the long term if you need to lose weight. It can be done in a healthy way. This is what has worked for me.

      Keeping a food journal really does help. It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

      Make a few additional small changes - walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or your life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days. Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer. Buy one piece of exercise equipment to have at home and be strict with yourself about using it. Sometimes you can find mini-steppers or exercise bikes at second hand stores and thrift stores for just a few dollars.

      Start a weight lifting routine. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall. Even if you can't get to the gym you can work out at home using things around the house. Invest in a good weight training book. The Dummies series actually has a good one.

      In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Particularly if you choose a vegetarian lifestyle include natural peanut butter, hummus, dried fruit and nuts. Pay close attention to getting the nutrients your body needs to be healthy.

      Make your portion sizes smaller. Use a smaller plate - in our society we have become accustomed to thinking that we need a large plate of food at every meal, and we don't. About quarter of your plate of food should be protein and at least half of it should be veggies.

      Learn to count calories. At your current weight and activity level, you may possibly need about 2000 calories or more to maintain your current weight. So you will lose weight at a reasonable and healthy rate if you cut back to about 1600 or 1700 calories a day.

      Eat small amounts frequently, rather than three large meals. Never skip breakfast. Include some protein in your breakfast. It will help get you through the day.

      Drink plenty of water, at least 8 big glasses of water a day, and more if it is very hot, if you sweat a lot, or if you are exercising intensely, and eliminate fruit juices. Fruit juices have too many calories, so get your vitamins from fresh fruit, not the juice. You will begin to see changes in your body.

      Vary your routines. Don't eat the same number of calories every day (vary your calories from 1400 a day to 1900 or 2000 some days), eat a variety of foods, and do different kinds and amounts of exercise. You will lose weight much more efficiently if you mix things up from time to time so that your body doesn't adjust to any one routine.

      An area that many people overlook is getting enough sleep. You are much more likely to overeat or to binge eat if you are tired and not well rested, so get enough sleep.

      Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc. Here are a few helpful links.

      http://www.nutrawatch.com/
      http://www.caloriesperhour.com/
      http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
      http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight-the-Healthy-Way
      http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a/aa011503a.htm
      http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-weight-workout?page=4

  46. QUESTION:
    What are some really fast and easy ways to lose weight?
    I'm going back to school in a little over two weeks, and I'd like to loose at the very least five pounds.
    Im too young to be taking diet pills and things like that, so I need some solutions that aren't hazardous for my health. I know all about eating healthy and exercising, but I need some specifics. What are some really great workouts to help me out, or really healthy foods that can help, but are delicious too?
    Please help me out. Please, no rude comments.

    • ANSWER:
      If you looking just to lose 5 pounds here is exactly what I would do. First cut the portion size for all your meals by half. Next walk or get on a treadmill for at least 30 minuets per day. Bam the weight will be gone. Hope this help.

  47. QUESTION:
    Easy ways to lose weight in calves and stomach?
    what exercises can i do to make my calves reduce in size?
    and stomach?

    • ANSWER:
      its not easy to lose fats in targeted areas. but try walking daily and it helps to lose weight in calves. that's what im currently doing.
      as for stomach, do sit ups
      eat healthily and you should lose weight in those areas

  48. QUESTION:
    What are some simple, easy ways to lose weight?
    Im not talking 25 or 50 pounds here, just 4 or 5 pounds like from the tummie and legs. What are some good things to do and eat for that?

    • ANSWER:
      Run 20 minutes 5x a week, go to the gym to lift. Do exercises on the stairs. Eat a lot of vegetables and whole grains. Drink a lot of water. Don't drink soda or salty foods.

  49. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know an easy way to lose weight?
    I feel ugly and overweight and i was wondering if there were any ways that were easy to lose weight.

    • ANSWER:
      Weight loss is an overall process and there are no magic answers. Pay no attention to weight loss supplements and pills and all the latest fads. You need to think about many factors but most of them are related to issues we've known about for a very long time. There are many sensible things you can do that will make a tremendous difference over the long term if you need to lose weight. It can be done in a healthy way. This is what has worked for me.

      Keeping a food journal really does help. It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

      Make a few additional small changes - walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or your life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days. Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer. Buy one piece of exercise equipment to have at home and be strict with yourself about using it. Sometimes you can find mini-steppers or exercise bikes at second hand stores and thrift stores for just a few dollars.

      Start a weight lifting routine. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall. Even if you can't get to the gym you can work out at home using things around the house. Invest in a good weight training book. The Dummies series actually has a good one.

      In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Particularly if you choose a vegetarian lifestyle include natural peanut butter, hummus, dried fruit and nuts. Pay close attention to getting the nutrients your body needs to be healthy.

      Make your portion sizes smaller. Use a smaller plate - in our society we have become accustomed to thinking that we need a large plate of food at every meal, and we don't. About quarter of your plate of food should be protein and at least half of it should be veggies.

      Learn to count calories. At your current weight and activity level, you may possibly need about 2000 calories or more to maintain your current weight. So you will lose weight at a reasonable and healthy rate if you cut back to about 1600 or 1700 calories a day.

      Eat small amounts frequently, rather than three large meals. Never skip breakfast. Include some protein in your breakfast. It will help get you through the day.

      Drink plenty of water, at least 8 big glasses of water a day, and more if it is very hot, if you sweat a lot, or if you are exercising intensely, and eliminate fruit juices. Fruit juices have too many calories, so get your vitamins from fresh fruit, not the juice. You will begin to see changes in your body.

      Vary your routines. Don't eat the same number of calories every day (vary your calories from 1400 a day to 1900 or 2000 some days), eat a variety of foods, and do different kinds and amounts of exercise. You will lose weight much more efficiently if you mix things up from time to time so that your body doesn't adjust to any one routine.

      An area that many people overlook is getting enough sleep. You are much more likely to overeat or to binge eat if you are tired and not well rested, so get enough sleep.

      Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc. Here are a few helpful links.

      http://www.nutrawatch.com/
      http://www.caloriesperhour.com/
      http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
      http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight-the-Healthy-Way
      http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a/aa011503a.htm
      http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-weight-workout?page=4

  50. QUESTION:
    Why does a lot of people look for easy ways to lose weight?
    just wondering.
    marius what i am trying to say is its all about hardcore/diet.Your crappy pills wont get rid of the body fat.
    i meant hardwork/diet.

    • ANSWER:
      Because the human being first instinct is to find an easy way out of a problem.


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