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).
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!
that should work! make sure you cute portions and do more cardio as opposed to weight training. you will tone up faster. i recommend pilates or running/walking or an elliptical
hope this helped
Comment by talk talk — June 8, 2010 @ 12:14 pm
no u should get the recommended 2000 calories a day cuz u are starving your self there for gainin weight.cuz ur body is trying to survive.. as for the exercise that is good
Comment by xxhkyh21xx — June 8, 2010 @ 12:48 pm
1,200 calories a day really isn’t a good switch. I’m guessing right now you consume more than that amount, right? If you suddenly drop to 1,200, your metabolism can get messed up.
Also, 1,200 isn’t enough to keep you running, even if you have a moderately-slow metabolism already. The average person needs a minimum of 1,400 calories a day just to properly function, even when dieting.
Good luck! And drink plenty of water!
Comment by Lovey — June 8, 2010 @ 1:18 pm