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To Lose Weight

A major problem with most diets is that they focus on lowering calories, while at the same time paying for this in the end with a rebound effect where weight is gained back quite rapidly. The reason for this and an effective way to drop 10 pounds in a month are the topics within this article. Best of all the diet I will discuss actually lets you eat more and you burn more calories because of it, but I'll explain.

Why so many people gain weight back after a diet? The most important factor when determining weight loss is your metabolic rate, lowering your calorie intake it good and all, but if you fail to target the root cause then you will never lose weight permanently. Most diets that follow a low calorie system of weight loss have a major flaw in that they actually weaken and slow down your metabolism at the same time. You see your body adapts to changes quickly, in particular changes made to eating habits, when you consume less daily and in a predictable manner your body will slow down the metabolism in response. Now the interesting thing about this is that when you eat a relatively good amount of food, but continually change it up from day to day, your body will never be able to adapt to the diet. Furthermore because you will be eating just enough to trigger a fast acting response from your metabolism, you will actually burn more calories than you consume.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight for a teenage girl?
    I'm a 17 year old girl and I weigh around 95 pounds, the problem is that all my fat goes to my stomach and I want to tone it before it gets out of hand but I heard I have to lose weight everywhere to lose it off my stomach. Does anyone know a good exercise plan I can follow to healthy-ly lose just enough weight to tone, since I'm already a little under weight? I swear I don't think I'm super fat or am anorexic, I just want to be healthy!

    • ANSWER:
      I suggest sit ups or crutches because those excercises help your lower belly and nothing else

  2. QUESTION:
    What type of exercising can i do to lose weight and get toned?
    Unfortunately i am starting to gain weight and cellulite is starting to show EVERYWHERE. What are some easy exercises or in a way some things i can do everyday to lose weight and get my legs, tummy, and arms toned up and looking good!

    I want to do things that wont need any exercise machines either because im not able to get to any of those.

    ALSO is there any type of pill or shakes that will help me lose weight and get toned?

    • ANSWER:
      Doing an effective whole body conditioning and weight loss workout
      can be done entirely at home without any fancy equipment. A couple of
      dumbbells is all you will need. (Even if you don't have dumbbells
      there is usually something lying around the house that is heavy enough
      to substitute in for them).
      Here is a list of 20 exercises you can do right in your own home for
      a great whole body conditioning and fat loss workout.

      Exercises:

      Group 1:

      Bodyweight Squats
      Bulgarian Split Squats
      Y-Squats
      Prisoner Squat
      Reverse Lunge
      Step Ups
      One Leg "Get Ups"

      Group 2:

      Push Ups
      Push Up and Point
      Mountain Climbers
      Decline Push Ups
      Push Ups/Stick Ups
      Step Up and Press
      Squat and Press

      Group 3:

      Plank
      Side Plank
      Curl and Press
      One Arm Rows
      Bird Dogs
      One Leg Deadlifts

      Pick one exercise from each group and do them all back to back for a
      mini circuit of 3 exercises. Do each exercise for a timed interval of
      10 seconds for a total of 30 seconds per mini circuit.
      As you get better at them work up to doing each exercise for 20
      seconds for a total of 60 seconds per mini circuit.
      Take 30-60 seconds rest between mini circuits.
      For beginners do a total of 3 mini circuits to start. Working up to 4
      or 5 as you get better at them.
      Once you're ready to move to the next level add a second mini circuit
      by choose 3 different exercises (one from each grouping). Do your
      second mini circuit with the same time of work to rest ratio as your
      fist.
      If you feel you are already at an advanced level you can add one or
      two more mini circuits up to a total of 4 mini circuits. These 20
      exercises are just an example of what is possible, there are dozens
      more that would work in this mini circuit style, you can incorporate
      any exercise that you like into these mini circuits. This style of
      workout is a great complete whole body conditioning and fat loss
      program you can do right at home in under 45 minutes.

  3. QUESTION:
    Is is possible to do too much exercise when trying to lose weight?
    My key goal is to lose weight (ie, inches off my body) but if I exercise too much will I just be replacing the fat I'm burning with muscle? therefor not making much difference to my shape? Today I burned off what I ate, but mainly did a lot of "toning" exercises not cardio.

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  4. QUESTION:
    What's seriously the fastest way/technique to lose weight?
    I just want to lose about 7 pounds. Really quickly. I lose weight EXTREMELY fast yet gain it extremely fast too. ANy suggestions please?

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  5. QUESTION:
    Exercises to lose weight without losing your breasts?
    I want to lose roughly 5lbs mostly in my stomach area but am not sure how to do this without losing weight in my breasts also. What are the best exercises that would focus on just my stomach?

    • ANSWER:
      That's not how it works for me.
      If I go on a juice fast - just drink juice (no high fructose corn syrup!), my belly flattens and all along I'm doing exercises for the pectorals (pecs) to keep the breasts up.'
      You known how when you lose weight then a little starts coming back? That's when you want to emphasize the pecs and put the returning weight there.

  6. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight without exercise?
    I have a ruptured achilles tendon so cannot do exercise although i would like to continue to lose weight

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  7. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight on face?
    I'm skinny but have a chubby face. I know you can't lose weight on just one area but I don't want to have to lose a lot of weight everywhere else on my body. Any suggestions? (eating certain foods, exercises, etc.)

    thank you :)

    • ANSWER:
      I think only plastic surgery works for you.

  8. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight and get fit for the military?
    I need advice how to get into shape and lose weight! I need to go on a diet to lose like forty pounds!

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  9. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight without losing muscle?
    I want to lose around 5 pounds. I just joined the swim team, so I'm swimming 5 days a week for 2 and a half hours or so. My height is 5'1", I'm a girl. How many calories should I be eating to safely lose weight without losing muscle?

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  10. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight in difficult areas?
    How to lose weight in thighs, waist and torso? I stretch and do calisthenics and still gain weight and weight accumulates in difficult areas to lose. Feels like body is sticky and humid. Please advise. Thank you.

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  11. QUESTION:
    How long will it take me to lose weight?
    I am a female, 5'1, 130 pounds. I want to weigh 105-110. If I eat 1000 calories a day and run 1.5 miles 5 days a week, how long do you think it will take me to lose the weight? I am so depressed over this...

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  12. QUESTION:
    How many carbs should I eat a day to lose weight?
    I need to lose 60 pounds to be in my normal weight range, I pretty much have exercise down but eating part is a little hard. I want to cut down my carbs since i tend to consume alot, how much carbs should I eat a day in order to lose weight?

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  13. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight in certain areas?
    Okay so places i REALLY want to lose weight are my legs arms and chest. How can i do that? I just wish i could have long muscular legs): btw im 14 and 136 pounds. And have access to a gym. What workouts do i do? Whats good and bad to eat? How fast can i do this? Thanks!

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  14. QUESTION:
    What kinds of food can I eat to lose weight?
    Im trying to lose weight and I've already been exercising a lot- but I need to work on my diet. I live on campus at my school and I am very limited in the choices I have to eat and the times as well. I was wondering if anyone has some ideas on what I can eat to cut down on calories with the limited options I have? Thanks!

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  15. QUESTION:
    What is the ONE rule I should follow to lose weight in a month?
    I'm eighteen, vegan, and at a healthy weight, but I just want to lose a few kilograms in September. I don't have time for regular exercise apart from two twenty-minute walking sessions five or six days a week. Basically, it has to be very specific and effortless; I'm very busy and don't have time to spare for accommodating vague and complicated advice. Please just suggest the ONE specific rule you know from experience would be most effective in my case. Thanks!

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  16. QUESTION:
    What are some things I can do to lose weight quicker?
    I'm going to start eating only 1000 calories a day.
    I have volleyball practice 5 times a week, but idk if i burn many calories
    I weigh 105 probably a little more right now & need to get down to 95
    What are some things I can do to lose weight quickly??

    How long will it take to lose it?

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  17. QUESTION:
    How much exercise do I need to be doing to lose weight?
    Right now I'm focusing on cardio to lose 15lbs and then working on toning. I plan on doing 45 minutes a day most days of the week (my break day is usually 20-30 minutes) and maybe doing strength training one of those days instead. I'm 5'3 125lbs and i want to be 115 at most tho 105 would be awesome. I'm almost 17, planning on eating 1400-1500 calories.

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  18. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight off my legs Xxxxxxxx ?
    Heeya, I was wondering if you guys could help me with some tips to lose weight of my legs quick ? I'm 12 and there's this boy I like at school and I want to look nice for him but seeing as my legs are huge it might be a bit hard :L Xx I know that diet is needed and that is already started but know I need exercises apart from walking Xxxx thanks Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  19. QUESTION:
    Any suggestions for a diet to gain lean muscle NOT to lose weight?
    My husband does a lot of exercise and weight training but doesn't get very big he wants to try a diet that will help BUT does not want to lose weight as he is at a healthy weight and BMI. I thought a high protein diet would help but not sure, any advice is welcome.

    Thanks

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  20. QUESTION:
    Is water fasting a good way to lose weight?
    I've been looking up good ways to lose weight and water fasting came up. and they said it brightens their eyes and their skin becomes healthier and they feel better and etc.

    has anyone done water fasting? does it work good?
    how long do you think it will take me to lose like 20 lbs when i water fast?

    im 5'8 and i weigh 136

    thank you
    i meant to only drink water sorry

    • ANSWER:
      Water is good. You die without water. Drink water or die, brohan.

  21. QUESTION:
    Is it ok to take a protein shake while trying to lose weight?
    I am at 257 pounds and I'm trying to lose another 57 pounds, Ive already lost 75. Would it be ok to drink a protein shake after I'm done lifting? Losing fat and losing weight are 2 different things in my opinion and losing fat is what I'm trying to do. Would the extra muscle growth help burn that extra fat off?

    I'm taking Amp wheybolic extreme

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  22. QUESTION:
    Whats a super fast way to lose weight?
    I wanna lose ten pounds this week. And need something that doesn't make me it nasty tasting foods. And that will keep the weight off. . Please help

    • ANSWER:
      Start your day with a glass of water. As soon as you wake up, gulp down a glass of cool water. It’s a wonderful way to start you day and you only need a lesser quantity of your breakfast drink after that. A glass of water lets out all your digestive juices and sort of lubricates the insides of your body. You may have your morning cup of tea but have it after a glass of water. It is good for you.

  23. QUESTION:
    How to be motivated to LOSE WEIGHT.......?
    i need to lose 25lbs.
    i am 5'7'' and 165lbs.
    i am running cross country
    so i could lose the weight by the time the season is over,
    but i binge eat too much.
    help me be motivated pleaaase

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  24. QUESTION:
    Do I eat my BMR to lose weight?
    My BMR is 1600. My TDEE is 2400. I walk 30 mins to work. I work in receiving so I am constanly lifting and moving things all day. I walk back home and I go for an hour walk in the evening. Will I expect to lose weight eating the 1600? I am 5ft3 185lbs 27 years old.

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  25. QUESTION:
    What would be the easiest and quickest way for me to lose weight?
    I would like to drop 15 to 20 pounds in a short amount of time! Im also 17 yrs old and I am 5'5 and weight about 150.

    • ANSWER:
      Eat lots of healthy food, join a gym, and exercise as much as you can. Crash dieting is not good!! Don't do it!!

  26. QUESTION:
    Have you tried eating 6 small meals a day to lose weight and did it work?
    Fill me in with information if you tried eating 6 small meals a day and it you had success with weight loss

    • ANSWER:
      It works very well if you are careful. Make sure your calorie intake is even each meal and that there is nothing unhealthy. You must count all calories, the milk or cream you put in your coffee, condiments, they all add up and put many people over. It is good to do this and exercise. I lost 60 pounds this way and aspired me to become a nutritionist and personal trainer

  27. QUESTION:
    is it normal to lose weight when pregnant?
    i am 18 weeks pregnant and have lost around 5 kilos so far, i had very minimal morning sickness at around 13 weeks that last about 3 days and have had the flu. i've read that my weight gain at this point should be around 5 kilos.

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  28. QUESTION:
    In order to lose weight, how many calories should I consume a day?
    Activity level is sedentary, and weight is 275 for a woman. Large bone structure, 5'7 height. 24 years old.
    Please, no smart comments. Only serious answers. Thank you in advance.

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  29. QUESTION:
    I want to lose weight how can i do this within 2 months?
    I am 14 years old and i am 10 st and about 5 ft 3. Im quite chubby, i wouldnt call myself fat but i really wanna lose all of the chubby fat which is on my body! Idealy i would love to lose about 2 stone!
    Please no comments saying 'you dont need to lose weight like yourself for who you are'
    or 'go on a diet'! :D

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  30. QUESTION:
    30 minutes of exercise (daily) enough to lose weight?
    I usually speed walk (uphill) for 30 minutes daily and have a 15-20 minute walk to school. Is this enough to lose at least 10 pounds in a year?

    By the way, I eat healthy everyday.

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  31. QUESTION:
    how many calories should i eat to lose weight?
    i am 5ft 2inch and need to lose about 4 st i am doing a fitness routine which is burning around 150-200 cals a day i want to add a calorie controlled diet to the exercise to help lose the weight what is the right amount of calories to take in to have the most effective weight lose please

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  32. QUESTION:
    How many calories should i eat to lose weight.?
    I'm 14 5/11 and weigh 140.

    • ANSWER:
      Go for 1200-1600. Then exercise past "the burn"

      Basically you want to force your body to burn your excess fat as energy to keep going after you've originally ran out of calories that you first put in.

      Excess fat or "flab" is there because it's "unused calories" stored in your body. Once you use all your calories, your body will use or BURN it's stored calories. (Fat!) to help you keep going.

  33. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight fast in 30days?
    Help help.

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  34. QUESTION:
    i don't want to lose weight just tone up my body, any suggestions?
    i am 5'5 and 139 pounds. 1 am 26 years old and have kids. i think i look good and don't want to lose weight, i just want to try and tone it up. i have a soft body. i recently started exercising, and doing the eating right thing and every thing. but i don't want to lose the best parts of my body with weight lose ( but, hip, thighs). and i want to see atleast som kind of result by may if thats possible. any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      Crunches realli help also so do pilates

  35. QUESTION:
    How to lose alot of weight before September 24?
    I am going to a concert with my boyfriend on the 24th of september & I want to lose some weight before then. I'm 18, 5'7 & I weigh 200 pounds, is there any way I could get to at least 170? Before sept. 24?

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  36. QUESTION:
    How long did it take you to lose baby weight?
    My daughter just turned 9 months today! Before pregnancy I weighed 150. The last day of my pregnancy I was 186! I have been dieting with exercise for awhile now I weigh 141 I really want to get down to 130, But it seems to be very hard losing anymore weight. Do you mommies have any ideas to lose the last 11 pounds ?

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  37. QUESTION:
    has anyone got a weekly program to lose weight like a chore list?
    something like this.
    Monday 10;30 eat this
    11;30 walk for 2 hours..ect

    • ANSWER:
      okay, to get into shape , speed up your metabolism, rid yourself of excess toxins in your blood or fat to lose weight ,,,,,do as follows:

      Stop drinking & smoking (if you do this regularly)
      eat fruits & vegetables all you can (buy a food/rice steamer to make it easy on you)...(vegetables might not seem "tasty", like junk foods, at first,,, but can be as you aquire your taste to them..and are loaded with energy and nutrients)...avoid all junk food, cokes, sweets, etc...and drink water . If you eat meat ,,use only steamed, baking or grilled methods for preparing fish or chicken.

      also, do an hour of walking each day at least. or some type of excercise.

      * you should lose about 10 lbs per month

  38. QUESTION:
    what is a good fast way to lose weight?
    im 17 5'7 and 150 pounds i recently gained some weight and i was wondering what is a fast and easy way to lose weight o and im a guy

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  39. QUESTION:
    Is there an easy way to lose weight without dieting or exercising?

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  40. QUESTION:
    Need to lose weight , looking for 2 weeks diet plan?
    hi im looking to lose 4kgs in 2 weeks time and willing to do 1 hour work out daily but the problem is that there are so many diets and i really dont know which one is affective quickly...if u suggest me some 2 weeks diet plan would really appreciate...thanks

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  41. QUESTION:
    If I run on a treadmill for 30 minutes to an hour everyday will I lose weight and inches?
    With healthy dieting?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, but be sure to eat healthy too

  42. QUESTION:
    How many laps should I swim a day to lose weight and tone up?

    • ANSWER:
      by laps you mean 25 meter laps or 50 meters? well...id say start out with 30 laps freestyle and keep it at a steady pace...no rush. if you do about 66 laps at 25 meters that will be 1 mile. i tend to do about 40 laps every 2 days.

  43. QUESTION:
    How many calories do i need to lose weight?

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  44. QUESTION:
    Do i need to lose weight?
    I weigh 110 pounds and am 5'7" tall. Do you think i need to lose weight, or gain some? In either cases, how much should i lose or put on? And yeah, i'm a girl. 18 years old.

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  45. QUESTION:
    anyone wanna to team up to lose weight ?
    I would like to team up with someone so we can motivate one another. I want to lose 90 pounds

    • ANSWER:
      Yep.. I'm trying to lose 10 pounds... :)

  46. QUESTION:
    My left foot really hurts and I want to walk to lose weight should I Yes or NO Thank You?

    • ANSWER:
      No. Don't ignore the pain. Wait until your foot issue is addressed.

  47. QUESTION:
    Want to lose weight faster?
    I'm 16, 17 in 2 weeks.
    I've been going to the gym for nearly a month now and i see slight changes.
    I was wondering should i do muscles and cardio? Will that help lose weight quicker?

    Another question, i want to learn to do the splits. Should i just keep stretching my legs everyday and it will slowly develop or?

    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I would suggest for the first few weeks do cardio exercise on empty stomach..... In the morining.....3 days a week...on top of this hit the gym.. An weight train for 45 -60 mins.. Then do cardio for 30 mins.... An ab training.... For 10 mins... An eat less carbs an more proteins...

  48. QUESTION:
    If you were to exercise in starvation mode, do you still lose weight?

    • ANSWER:
      The MOST important thing is to eat naturally..without medicines, chemicals, "starving" your self etc.

      first, it would be best for you to eat as healthy as possible..this will also help you considerably to lose weight gradually and naturally..

      eat fresh fruits, vegetables, drink plenty of WATER..avoid all cokes, caffeines, smoking, alchohol etc. as these also add weight as well as they contain chemicals which disturb your natural bio rythmns as well as brain chemistry. try not to eat too much meat, and the meat you should eat should be "lean meat" such as steamed chicken and rice, or steamed fish with rice..and vegetables,, this should be your staple diet rice and vegetables with fruits..AVOID "JUNK FOOD" and "Fast Food" as this type of food is very unhealthy, lacking in vitamins really and has plenty of fattening molecules which make one gain weight and is not good .

      if you snack,, try fruits with yogurt or fruit yogurt and nuts.. nuts are very healthy for your body .and contain proteins.

      go for walks every evening or morning or whenever you get time each day for 1 hour or 2 hours..make this somewhere you enjoy walking even if you have to drive a bit to there..and make this a daily routine..you will enjoy it once you get into it ..and it makes you feel great after..just walking for 1 hour or 2 hours.

      if you do this..every day for one month ..you should lose around 10 pounds (.714 stone) per month until you get to your natural healthy weight.. look up on the internet for an idea of what your weight for your height should be ..and when you get to this weight,,your body will look very nice and you will feel very good.

      10 pounds (.714 stone ) each month in 3 months you should lose 30 pounds (2 stones, 2 pounds)..for sure...but no junk food and dont drink alcohol or smoke, dont eat junk..just healthy food with vitamins and walking 1 hour or 2 hours every day..and drink plenty of water..this is guaranteed way to lose weight naturally and for good, if you stick to this, which you should,,as it makes you feel so much more positive due to the vitamins and lack of chemicals making you feel depressed...

      btw, forgot to mention,,just in case you dont know how to really make healthy meals..buy a "food steamer" at your local deparment store..they are very cheap and work very well..as well as buy a "rice cooker" which is also very cheap..eating rice is a great way to get your necessary carbs "healthy carbs" to lose weight and has lots of natural energy inside. you can buy asian rice at most large supermarkets or if you have a local oriental market..they sale quality asian rice.. thai or indian rice is good "jasmine rice".. buy corn or canola oil to sprinkle on vegetables or rice before steaming to add to taste as well as you can buy several nice spices like "cumin" or "Curry powders", etc.just sprinkle on the vegetables before steaming to give nice taste.

      drink "Green Tea" as this is very healthy and helps burn extra fat faster...you can buy quality green tea at most oriental shops or large supermarkets as well

  49. QUESTION:
    14 year old girl, trying to lose weight? help with routines, food, and even motivating music ? ;D?
    Yeah so I am 14years old, trying to lose some weight. I'm 5' 8'' I'm pretty active, i play volleyball 2 days a week , then have tournaments on weekends. I have p.e. , every other school day and thats pretty intense :/
    I'd just like to lose some weight before my team and i go on a trip for volleyball cause were gonna be staying in a hotel and were prob gonna go swim! & i don't want to be the fat one not getting in the pool cause im cautious ppl will look at me differently. :/

    anywho, im making changes in my life ,
    i used to drink 2% milk, and now i drink soy milk.
    um, cereal for breakfast everyday. Special K to be specific..

    50 pushups a day, minimum. <
    100 crunches - minimum.

    cant really do cardio, cause i have no access to a gym and i cant go outside cause its raining. I really need some more ways to lose weight as well as exercise more. I NEED SOME MORE EXERCISE ROUTINES AND WORKOUTS PLEASE. I'm only asking to lose may 6-12 pounds.. not that much, especially since our trip is by the end of the month.. i'll be fine with even 5pounds, i just want to lose SOME weight.

    btw , no negative comments, ads, or anything un needed.

    also if u know any good workout music i'd love to hear some ! please keep in mind that im 14.. ha, most likely not gonna listen to some 60's music. sorry

    • ANSWER:
      Well, I like what you're doing so far. Don't worry, I have the same problem. Lately I have been going to a nutritionist who is helping me work out. You can use daily stuff at home if you want. For the push ups and sit ups, make sure you have one day off every once and a while to heal. Your muscles break and tear as you work out and they need to repair, and that's when you gain muscle. So do sit ups maybe 3 times a week and push ups 5 times a week. Take weekends off. And also remember, even though you may not be losing weight, you are losing fat weight and replacing it with muscle weight which is even better.

      And as for the swimming thing, it's OK that you may be a little bigger than the others. Honestly, no person will come up to you and tell you something you don't want to hear.

      Try those tips and you might have better chances of losing weight. Oh, and don't forge to eat ALL the unprocessed, pure veggies and fruit you want!

  50. QUESTION:
    Hwlp. I really need to lose weight!?
    Ok, I am 11. And overweight bad! And i also really like this dude so. Yo no. i weght 140. i am so fat! i want to lose weight by march. AT THE MOST!! It should be before that. i at least want to be 80. AT least. i dont no wat 2 do. can you help. please i beg. a chart website anything!

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