Another weight loss question has come in this week. Let’s tackle it straight away:
Question: I drink about 3 16.9 oz waters a day
I eat 1200 calories a day, no meat, no bread and all veggies, chicken, salads and fruit…no snacks either..unless they’re 100 calorie
Answer: You actually need 64 ounces a day minimum. Water is really good to flush our toxins and water weight. Caffeine takes 6 weeks to completely leave the system.
Another weight loss question has come in this week. Let’s tackle it straight away:
Question: If I were to ride 3 miles with my bike would it be the same is if I walked 3 miles? Would I burn near the same calories/ or more?
Would it be the same as if I ran 3 miles?
All this with an appropriate diet of course.
And to me it seems that riding a bike would be better than walking but not as good as running, what do you think?
Thanks!
Answer: I’m a regular cyclist, today riding about 20km into the city & 20Km back home again, to do some window shipping.
Anyhow, it’s an enjoyable form of exercise, as well as being an economical type of transport. But, 3 miles usually does not equal 3 miles riding a bike (unless you are riding up a steep hill climb for the whole distance).
When cycling, you have the assistance of gravity/down hills, a variety of bike gears & the fact that more distance is gained from one spin of the pedals is more than 1 step whilst walking.
So, you’ll need to travel a longer distance when cycling, when compared to walking, to achieve the same calorie usage.
With running, the body requires more erergy than walking or cycling., for every minute of activity. It’s also higher impact, which is not always a good thing, especially if you have joint issues.
All that said, the main reason I ride a bike is because it makes me feel like a kid again.
This week’s question is as follows:
Question: ok so if i eat 1200 calories a day (ex. complex carbs, protein, veggies) and exercise 5 days a week (ex. 20 min pilates 2x a day and an hour of walking) will i be able to lose 12 pounds in 3 weeks? ordo i need to exercise more during the day? i really want to tone up and look good in a bathing suit by june 27. im 5′5 a girl and weigh 146 pounds.
Answer: Yes.
Make sure you drink enough water, since you will be putting a strain on your system, especially in Summer, (at least eight 8oz glasses, but 10 would be better).
Also try to balance out those 1200 calories to include a snack or two, and try to have the most calorie meal for lunch, not dinner.
MOST importantly, don’t get too obsessed with it, if you don’t lose the full 12 pounds. 10 will still be a major accomplishment, and 2 pounds won’t make that big a difference in how good you will look.
Best of success to you!
What’s this week’s weight loss question? Let’s dive straight in…
Question: We are always hearing and reading that you lose so many calories through having sex.
Does this mean that if you don’t have sex regularly, then theoretically, you should gain weight? Serious question.
Answer: Well, it depends on how much activity you get otherwise.
Our body’s weight control system is pretty complex, though, and reacts to a number of factors. So, depending on how much sex you were having before, it’s possible that a lack of it won’t affect you at all.
What’s this week’s weight loss question? Let’s dive straight in…
Question: Yesterday I ate around 1200 calories and burned 400. The day before I ate around 750 calories. And even though I am eating very little, I am not losing weight? Is it because I eat too little that I am not losing any weight? If I eat around 1400 tomorrow, will I lose weight? I am 16 and female by the way.
Answer: Mindy’s diet, just so you know, is about 1000 calories for the whole day.
One important question is what is your BMI now? If you are already thin enough that you just need to drop the ‘last ten vanity pounds’, the way to do it (apparently) is to eat your resting burn worth of calories and exercise over the top of that in order to trick your body to let go of those pounds- and even then there’s a lag time before your body will let them go and it’s extremely difficult.
Also, you may be surprised at how many calories you actually burn in a day, or don’t. Especially if you are short or petite in build. My wife gains weight on anything more than about 1200 calories a day because her resting burn is just not very high.
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Also, just wanted to chime in and say that I agree with Bashful Bondage Bunny. Varying your calorie intake- and especially having a cheat day where you go ‘over’ (although you don’t necessarily have to have junk food, you can also go with niceties that your body isn’t used to, such as frozen yogurt, deli cheese, etc) seems to be extremely helpful to the process.
I just love answering these weight loss questions. Here’s another:
Question: I’ve just started working out again recently, after stopping for about three months (I had stuff going on.) During those three months, I gained some weight, and it settled right around my lower tummy, so now it looks like I have love handles.
I’ve started doing the elliptical for half an hour seven days a week on a high level, and walking for an hour at night. I burn about 800 calories on the lliptical, and combined with the walking, I think I’m doing well. But, it has been pretty much pointless because I haven’t seen any results.
I was wondering if there were any exercises that you all have had success with that get rid of love handles, or squishiness over the obliques. I tried 70 situps a day for a week, but then my stomach seemed to stick out more. Any help?
Thanks in advance. 
Answer: doing that ammount of cardio every day of the week should be giving you results!!!
…that is if you are also cutting down on yoour food intake!!
…so cut down on the ammount of food you eat…drink a ton of water…and keep doing what you;re doing with the elliptical!!!
What’s this week’s weight loss question? Let’s dive straight in…
Question: I have my own theory, but I want to see what else is floating around.
My theory is that most women in the u.s. are starving themselves on bad calories, so their bodies force them to eat. I think the best method is for breakfast slow cooked oatmeal (Make it ahead of time) with nuts for breakfast, then a small lunch with veggies and stuff and then a dinner at like five thirty healthy of course. You don't need to starve urself and u don't have to give up carbs or anything.
Answer: First off, remember to check out my diet plan here: Tracys Weight Loss Now, on to your question…Plenty of exercise, serene mind and good and healthy food. You can take some Hoodia Gordonii to help you with food cravings. Add fresh air and water, leafy green vegetables, lots of fish and stay off carbs for a while. They also say you should make love a lot, so if you have the primary source, use it (LOL)
