Tracy Weight Loss

July 4, 2011

Are These Weight Loss Tactics Safe?

Filed under: weight loss — Tags: , , , , , — Tracy @ 7:02 am

We’ve had a reader question come in on the subject of weight loss. Let’s take a look:

Question: -replace breakfast and lunches with protein shakes.
-sleep under lots of blankets so i sweat out fat in my sleep
-no sugar
-very light dinners
-running with weights

any good weight loss tactics?
i only walk wit hthe weights, i put them down when i start running

Answer: A lot of people will replace meals with protein shakes Especially if they are trying to gain muscle so that’d work.

Sleeping under a lot of blankets would only hurt you. If your sweating (from just being hot) you don’t really burn that many more calories than normal. This would also probably disturb your sleep too and a well rested body performs better and burns more calories. Don’t use this tactic

Not all sugar is bad and cutting it out would be impossible. Unprocessed sugars found it fruit and other natural products are actually good for you and necessary for your diet. Processed sugars like in soda and candy are empty calories therefore fat. So if you mean cutting out sugars from soda go for it. Make sure you still get your fruits though.

When losing weight you need a calorie deficit for the day so smaller meal portions (smaller not skipped) will always help.

Running will help you lose fat however interval training will do much more. Doing fast exercises like in interval training will actually boost your metabolism for up to 38 hours while jogging normally is only a few hours after (4 to 8 I think I can’t really remember) and multiple studies have shown interval training burns a significant mire fat than a diet, or a diet and jogging.

Another note is you should find out how many calories your body NEEDS each day anything lower and your body will go into starvation mode and cling onto fat as well as you will lose lean muscle mass. eat about 1500 to 1800 at least if your a man and 1000 to 1200 at least if your a girl a better idea would be go to a website and see what they recommend for fast weight loss

April 26, 2011

How Long Until I Start to See Weight Loss Results from My Workout/diet?

Filed under: weight loss — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Tracy @ 7:01 am

What a great weight loss question:

Question: I bike to the gym, about 10-15 minutes, then I go on the treadmill and do this: Do intervals for 5 minutes, then after that set it at 4.5, and every five minutes increase the speed by .1, so by the time I’m done I’m at about 4.9/5. I usually go for about 25 minutes. Then I bike home, which is about 15 minutes, maybe a bit longer since there is a steep hill. I do this 5 days a week.
I use weights for my arms so they tone a little better, and I try to do this every time I am at the gym. I quit my ab/pilate workout because I was told that it didn’t matter if I did it - I had to lose weight before you could see my abs anyway. I’ll continue it once I’ve lost a little more weight.

I was 155lbs about 2.5 weeks ago, and I’m about 150 now and plan to go down to 135 (I’m 5′7). Is what I’m doing alright?

Also, I eat healthy - cut out carbs/calorie drinks/most treats. I stick to protein, like fish and chicken, yogurt (sometimes after I work out) fruits, and such. Thanks for your help!

Answer: Hi Tegan 11. Your physical activities and diet plan seem fine and don’t forget to rest ok? Losing weight also requires a little patience. Most people often complain about diets and exercises that never worked because they have no determination to begin with. Give your body time to react to the changes. Your diet lacks green and leafy vegetables. drink lots of water and not too much meat. You should also eat foods that burn belly fat.

February 10, 2011

Im Trying to Loss Weight Fast What Are Some Tips I Can Do to Burn the Most Calories?

Filed under: weight loss — Tags: , , , — Tracy @ 7:02 am

Keep the weight loss questions coming! I liked this one:

Question: also if i go running and wear a backpack filled with weights wll i be able to lose more and burn faster?
Answer: I stuck relegiously to it for 3 months and lose 7 pound. I have quite a lot to lose so i thought i would lose more.The main problem was i ended up with too much uric acid in the blood and now my joints are painful but im going to try fast tract hypnosis. Keeping my fingers crossed.My friend also tried it and only lost 3 pound in a month.
edit this is something i read
I should know. I’m an idiot.

I bought the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program a few years ago (Actually, I think it was called "Weight Loss 4 Idiots" then). I was tempted by their claim that I could "lose 9 pounds in 11 days" by "eating foods that I choose". I was excited to fork over my money and begin my journey to weight loss success.

What happened? Well, when I tried to select my foods, I was presented with a list of food choices, many of which I didn’t like. Despite what they’ll tell you in the advertisements, this is a high protein low carb diet. And I’m a vegetarian. There were many "fake meat" products to choose from, but I don’t like those either.

Still, I thought that I might be able to substitute foods that I did like and somehow apply the principle of the diet. I didn’t like what I saw. Other review sites will tell you that you get to eat "4 square meals a day" on the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program. But this isn’t entirely true. You do get to eat four meals a day. However, the "meals" consist of one food only. How much of any one food can a person eat? Not much.

What about all the additional information that comes with the program? There was not a single piece of information on that site which I hadn’t already heard from a free source.

Fat Loss 4 Idiots only works because it is a very low calorie, low carb diet. However, it’s just that. A diet. It doesn’t teach you how to properly eat so that you don’t gain weight when you go off the diet. It’s likely that this is just a temporary solution.
The weight will come back.

The reality is that losing weight permanently isn’t easy and it doesn’t happen overnight. I know that’s not a popular sentiment, but it’s the truth. You are much better off making healthy changes over time that become a permanent part of your life.

Shannon Tani is a former fattie, who weighed over 220lbs. She has currently lost over 70lbs. One day she realized that people would rather hear dieting advice from someone who’s "been there, done that" than a boring old doctor who’s never been fat a day in his life. So she started the website Better Off Fat to share her experiences and ideas.

http://thebestdietsolutionprogram.info

January 25, 2011

Is My Workout Enough for Weight Loss?

Filed under: weight loss — Tags: , , , , , , — Tracy @ 7:02 am

What a great weight loss question:

Question: I run 30 minutes on the treadmill at 4.5mph and at a 4% incline.
10-15 minutes weights
100 leg lifts
Answer: Sure if you you do it at least a few times a week along with proper eating. Otherwise then it may get you into better shape and tone more but you won’t lose a thing.

July 7, 2010

Easy 10pts on Good Weight Loss Tips?

Filed under: weight loss — Tags: , , , , , — Tracy @ 7:02 am

What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in…

Question: I’m 19years old and I weight around 165lbs, I don’t look my weight but i’m deff unhappy with the number. I need a good cardio/walking plan and eating plan to help lose weight. I can’t lift weights for reasons and am unable to attend my gym currently for personal reasons as well, I just wanna know how long I should walk a day. What kinda fruits should I eat and how much in a day.I know about drinking 8 glasses of water a day but I heard the more you drink the less water your body will retain so how many glasses of water should I drink? I just really wanna get back down to my 120lbs weight that I was when I was 17.

Any advice I would appreciate thank you.
Easy 10pts to best answer.

Answer: I know how you feel.. It does suck to know that you weighed a lot less at one point in time… But i found a way for myself to lose weight… I do 50 crunches right before bed, and right when i wake up in the morning as well.. Drink 4-6 cups of water a day.. and in the morning eat Kellogg’s "Special K" cereal. It is fantastic!… As far as lunch, eat something very simple such as a salad (do NOT use low-fat dressing’s!!)… and last but not least, when it comes to dinner, just enjoy whatever you like… However, try having smaller quantities of your choice..Hope this helps!! I lost nearly 20 lbs in 2 weeks!

June 24, 2010

I'm Gonna Go Through This Teen Weight Loss Thing, HELP ME?!?!?!?

Filed under: weight loss — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Tracy @ 7:02 am

What a great weight loss question:

Question: I’m a guy that going into 8th grade next year and i have a plan to get a 7 month makeover. I’m obese, and i don’t exactly have a good looking face, but my problems on my face i can take care of, and i have a plan about the obesity, i will also get a better style. I’m planning to be finished with the makeover during winter break. Do you think i’ll get peoples attentions? How do you think the people in my school will react? I really wanna know! Also don’t write down answers like dont change yourself for someone else please :] I know that i will meet people because of my new look but then they will get to know me and my cute personality (not conceited). I know ill look really hot.

negative things are accepted if you really have to say it :] but keep it to a minimum.

Im gonna fix my teeth ,acne, shave, better style, and smell better, better hair etc. :)

Ok so im 14 years old, 236 lbs, 5′8, Obese. Im gonna start a 210 day weight loss plan that includes, classic p90x, 15 min weights, 10 in cardio, P.E(freakin difficult ugh), and walking a lot, not to mention having a good diet. I will also do lots of weight trainin!

another question: Estimate how long it will take to get to a body look this (Dont get too aroused): http://rebiya.com/gallery/taylor-lautner-shirt-off-wallpaper.jpg

Is it even remotely possible for an eight grade to have a body like that?

and another question: Do girls like it when a guy in middle school has a ripped body and muscle and isnt scrawny?like a body like taylor lautner instead of a medium scrawny guy?

BTW: I KNOW I WONT LOOK LIKE TAYLOR LAUTNER I JUST WANT TO HAVE A BODY LIKE HIS AND I WILL WORK HARD FOR IT PLUS HE WAS ONLY 16 WHEN HE GOT THAT BODY SO THATS LIKE A 2 YEAR DIFFERENCE AND I KNOW GUYS WHO ARE 14 AND HAVE A BODY LIKE HIS!

Oh um Wish me luck!!! and i’m not trying to say I’m gonna be hot and stuff i’m actually very congeal and the opposite of shallow i care for people and myself thats why i’m doing this: to boost my confidence so i can gain friendship :)

Answer: I’m really amazed about the fact that your going to be an 8th grader and you want to loose weight. I think that’s really amazing! I’m glad that you care =) I actually have a cousin in the same grade she’s over weight and it seems that she doesn’t care It be fantastic if she had different thinking like yours. But anyways…Of course your going to get peoples attention they’ll be really surprised with the big change!! they will all talk about you and notice you:D
I actually know of some products that can help you with your acne. You can use Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser) you can find it at Walmart etc. also you can use Atralin gel for the night I think its really good I’ve used it before, & if your face is oily and dry a little bit of both the Neutrogena (Oil-free moisture) would really help you. (Its a white bottle, and you can find it at Walmart also) Its a good thing that your going to smell better..people won’t get away from you lol
Im guessing it would take you a pretty long time to get to a Taylor Lautner body but you can do it! 1st i would try to focus more on loosing weight…then go for the taylor lautner body. It is possible for an 8th grader to have a body like that, but its a little bit gross girls don’t actually start paying attention to that sort of stuff until High School.
Girls in Junior High don’t know what they really want in a guy at that age, trust me..lol

Well i hope i answered all your questions and helped you on something!!=D
GOOD LUCK!! Don’t give up i know you’ll reach your goal ;)
I’d be more than glad to be kept up dated on your progress. =]

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