CassandraSissy · 26-30, T
I'd really not want to chat about diet, sweetie, as I'm one of those people with quite a high metabolism. But, I also keep very active.
I do pole dancing. I have my own pole set up in the garage and, some 4 x a week or so, will do an hour on there. It's very cardio, very strength, very balance and flexibility orientated exercise. I find it helps no end.
Long and short of losing weight? Less in, more out. Cut calories by 500 per day and your body won't go into panic. When you feel hungry, drink a big glass of water.
Do more exercise, eat less (smaller portions/less dressings etc), drink more water (plain water, not crap you get from stores with added flavours - water has literally no calories.) and you should get there.
Best of British!
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I do pole dancing. I have my own pole set up in the garage and, some 4 x a week or so, will do an hour on there. It's very cardio, very strength, very balance and flexibility orientated exercise. I find it helps no end.
Long and short of losing weight? Less in, more out. Cut calories by 500 per day and your body won't go into panic. When you feel hungry, drink a big glass of water.
Do more exercise, eat less (smaller portions/less dressings etc), drink more water (plain water, not crap you get from stores with added flavours - water has literally no calories.) and you should get there.
Best of British!
😘
SaorUladh · 31-35, M
The most likely method is just to track what you eat. It can be annoying at first but it becomes habitual after a while.
Diets that tell you to eat less or more of certain foods can be good for some people but they aren't necessarily better for losing weight than what I'm reccomending.
Just don't obsess over it. It's not that big a deal and you'll be happier and thankful if you take it easy and just follow the method.
If it makes my advice more credible, I've been on both sides, as it were. I've had long stretches of trying to build muscle and gain, and periods of losing weight and burning fat. I know this method works and that it doesn't need to be complicated or stressful.
Diets that tell you to eat less or more of certain foods can be good for some people but they aren't necessarily better for losing weight than what I'm reccomending.
Just don't obsess over it. It's not that big a deal and you'll be happier and thankful if you take it easy and just follow the method.
If it makes my advice more credible, I've been on both sides, as it were. I've had long stretches of trying to build muscle and gain, and periods of losing weight and burning fat. I know this method works and that it doesn't need to be complicated or stressful.
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
What works for me is to always eat small amounts. So where others use a dinner plate I use a tea plate. I also usually skip breakfast. My doctor is of the opinion that restricting the size of meals results in the stomach shrinking and thus giving one the feeling of being full sooner. I have no idea if that is true but I behave as though it is.
I tried calorie counting for a while but found that it was simpler to simply eat less than other people.
My way doesn't result in rapid weight loss but at least I have succeeded in a slow reduction and holding my weight down to a reasonable level.
I tried calorie counting for a while but found that it was simpler to simply eat less than other people.
My way doesn't result in rapid weight loss but at least I have succeeded in a slow reduction and holding my weight down to a reasonable level.
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Heartlander · 80-89, M
Burn more calories than you consume. If you've been gaining weight understand that you will have to burn more calories than you consume just to stop the gaining. Then even more to lose weight.
To burn more calories than you consume there are two routes (1) don't eat so much and/or (2) exercise more. One problem with exercising more is that it also makes you hungrier :(
One thing that makes dieting difficult is that it's difficult to know whether it's working or not. Like you lose one or two pounds at a time and that's practically impossible to accurately measure. So a good 1st step is to know how and when to weigh yourself. Check a few popular health related web sites for a "how to" on weighing yourself. Like CDC, FDA, WebMD, etc.
To burn more calories than you consume there are two routes (1) don't eat so much and/or (2) exercise more. One problem with exercising more is that it also makes you hungrier :(
One thing that makes dieting difficult is that it's difficult to know whether it's working or not. Like you lose one or two pounds at a time and that's practically impossible to accurately measure. So a good 1st step is to know how and when to weigh yourself. Check a few popular health related web sites for a "how to" on weighing yourself. Like CDC, FDA, WebMD, etc.
OverTheHill · 61-69, M
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BnBSpringer09 · 26-30, F
@Blackie From what I've read, it seems that for a healthy weight loss, it's recommended to lose no more than 10 pounds per month. I've aimed for around 5-10.
Blackie · 51-55, M
@BnBSpringer09 well your body will put you at the weight which is appropriate for your bone structure. It will do this if you give it the right nutrients. With that alone your appetite will be controlled, no cravings, no over eating . Incorporate a form of exercise and you’ll do quite well.
BnBSpringer09 · 26-30, F
@Blackie Thanks!
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