Any body fat loss tips for women??

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  • sabified
    sabified Posts: 1,035 Member
    bump to read later.
  • areksz
    areksz Posts: 5
    I would recommend staying away from cardio. Studies say that cardio might actually make us put on weight in additon to damaging the heart, back as well as the joints not too mention that it accelerates the aging process. Personally, I stick to something called turbulence training which only requires 90 minutes per week. So far I lost over 10 pounds in over a month with some small modification in my diet which doesn't include starvation or anything like that.

    Researchers at East Tennessee State University compared Turbulence Training-style workouts against long, slow and boring cardio.
    After 8 weeks of training, they found that the TT-style workout burned 200% more fat than the long, slow boring cardio.
  • Siansonea
    Siansonea Posts: 917 Member
    Embrace math. Math is your friend.

    Ingest fewer calories than you expend, CONSISTENTLY, and you'll lose weight.

    That's all there is to it. All this BS about "slow metabolism" and "starvation mode" and "you're not eating enough calories!!!111!!!!" is just sound and fury, signifying nothing. Embrace the math.

    And that means knowing that your numbers are accurate. Make sure they are. Find out what your total daily energy expenditure REALLY is. Track assiduously your calorie intake—no exceptions and no estimates. Make sure the calorie intake is at least 10-20% lower than the total daily energy expenditure. If you exercise, make sure you don't overestimate the calories expended in exercise, and make sure you haven't already allowed for those calories in your total daily energy expenditure number.

    Make the math work for you, and you'll lose weight. You can't break the laws of physics.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I would recommend staying away from cardio. Studies say that cardio might actually make us put on weight in additon to damaging the heart, back as well as the joints not too mention that it accelerates the aging process. Personally, I stick to something called turbulence training which only requires 90 minutes per week. So far I lost over 10 pounds in over a month with some small modification in my diet which doesn't include starvation or anything like that.

    Researchers at East Tennessee State University compared Turbulence Training-style workouts against long, slow and boring cardio.
    After 8 weeks of training, they found that the TT-style workout burned 200% more fat than the long, slow boring cardio.

    Cardio makes you put on weight? Where are these studies? Cardiovascular training is bad for your heart? Really?
  • Love4fitnesslove4food2
    Love4fitnesslove4food2 Posts: 711 Member
    just hoping the person advising against cardio will follow up. I, too, would love to read these studies!
  • Sagit775
    Sagit775 Posts: 6
    It seems like you're not eating enough! I know it sounds contrary to losing weight, but the way you march for hours in the heat, you definitely need to feed your body and hydrate yourself. Are you eating the right foods? Monitor your calorie intake and keep to a minimum the quick carbs like sugar, white flour, rice, potatoes, bread (whole wheat), and instead eat lots of veggies for carbs which you need for energy, mostly the cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts. Also, hydration is extremely important in causing fat loss so make sure you're drinking enough water.

    I would suggest you check out http://weightandfatlossresults.com. This could be a big help to you
  • LuvLosing
    LuvLosing Posts: 9
    I totally agree that losing weight successfully requires a sensible diet and active lifestyle. I find that 5 smaller meals per day work better for me, as well as 10 minutes of walking (exercise) whenever I can fit it in. Also drinking 8 full glasses of water per day, fills you up and flushes the toxins from your body.

    Have you heard of the fat loss factor program? Dr. Charles is a nutritionist who has helped thousands of people (of all ages) lose weight and fat. There is no magic formula or pill for permanent weight loss. Real weight loss programs require you to make better food choices, as well as providing excellent support and exercises/.

    To find out more about the fat loss program. check out the link below.

    http://fatlossfactorsbooks.com
  • andiebaco
    andiebaco Posts: 211 Member
    Embrace math. Math is your friend.

    Ingest fewer calories than you expend, CONSISTENTLY, and you'll lose weight.

    That's all there is to it. All this BS about "slow metabolism" and "starvation mode" and "you're not eating enough calories!!!111!!!!" is just sound and fury, signifying nothing. Embrace the math.

    And that means knowing that your numbers are accurate. Make sure they are. Find out what your total daily energy expenditure REALLY is. Track assiduously your calorie intake—no exceptions and no estimates. Make sure the calorie intake is at least 10-20% lower than the total daily energy expenditure. If you exercise, make sure you don't overestimate the calories expended in exercise, and make sure you haven't already allowed for those calories in your total daily energy expenditure number.

    Make the math work for you, and you'll lose weight. You can't break the laws of physics.


    THIS.


    If you were eating at deficit you'd be losing weight. The "starvation mode" only happens when you get to a really low point and it's all about surviving with the little of what you have. It doesn't happen when you are still overweight. Sorry, but that's not true.

    Count your calories. Weight your food. Every single of it. You add lemon to the salad? Include that, Balsamic vinegar, also (you have no idea how many cals the little devil has!). I can bet that even if you think that you're eating controlling the calories, you are eating much more than the servings. You have to be realistic.

    Slow metabolism? Unless you have a medical issue, I don't believe on that.

    I think what is happening to you is that you do a lot of activities during the day, and hence you are more hungry (totally understndable), so you might eat bigger amounts of "healthy" food and boom.. that's where the calories are.

    Count them all, Weight them all. And keep with the exercising and I can assure you that you will lose weight..


    Cheers!
  • Sagit775
    Sagit775 Posts: 6
    I say no to diet pills also! Strength training really helps because muscles burn more fat. But just eat healthy, don't starve yourself, with lots of veggies, especially the cruciferous ones like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts, along with lean meats, chicken and fish (not farm raised) and portion control (this can be a biggie).

    For some help with losing weight check out http://weightandfatlossresults.com .
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    ETA just a few months old...bah
  • Nicgianni1
    Nicgianni1 Posts: 13
    Yes, I lost 33 lbs. and have kept it off for 7 years. It is pretty simple once you get in the groove. Moderation--not abstinence.
    First, you need a good diet plan. I got mine from http://womens-weightloss.com. Plain and simple and cheap.
    You need to learn how to eat to lose weight.
    Second, exercise. I know that you may not want to but, there is no better feeling in the world once you have been at it a while.
    I do both cardio vascular and weight training. (I am a woman and do NOT look like Mrs. Schwarzeneger.)
    Weight training really boosts your metabolism to lose weight.

    I wish you luck dear.
  • barttles
    barttles Posts: 4
    Diet pills really are bad. I used them for a few years. The only thing they did for me outside of jitters, they gave me hypertension. I don't even like the thought of them. I've got a program that I have been doing that I am very very satisfied with.
  • Nicgianni1
    Nicgianni1 Posts: 13
    I agree with Kitty. Stay away from diet pills. Also, stay away from diet fads. Really, the old two part equation is what makes you lose weight along with the life style change. Just relax when making the life style change. Parts of the equation.
    1. Exercise. Cardiovascular and strength training/weight lifting exercises will boost your metabolism and lose weight.
    2. Find a good diet plan for your lifestyle change such as the one I used at http://womens-weightloss.com.
    As plain as it sounds, these two ingredients will make you lose weight. Good luck
  • Nicgianni1
    Nicgianni1 Posts: 13
    Oh yes, drink lots of water.
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 478 Member
    In case no one has mentioned it, though it's possible they have an I missed it.

    You can't really build much muscle on a deficit. Especially if you're a woman. You can however keep your lean muscle mass by eating a good amount of protein and lifting heavy.
  • riveroflight
    riveroflight Posts: 34
    Because on this *free* site, people will give you conflicting, and poor, misinformation which can be confusing. 'Cardio is bad' is a case in point. Yes, to calorie restriction, yes to exercising, no to 'miracles'.. YES to good ($47 not so expensive for the results and good info) programs that actually give valuable, smart advice and work. So tired of the rhetoric on here. Not all programs are scams. Still takes dedication, etc. I am living proof.
  • riveroflight
    riveroflight Posts: 34
    For women, I recommend Fat Loss Factor, a well-rounded, realistic fat loss program, found here:

    www.getslimquick.net

    I also recommend, for creating the body you want beyond fat loss, Visual Impact for Women, found here:

    www.hotfitbody.com

    Best of luck to you!

    What is wrong with logging on this FREE site and eating to a reasonable caloric deficit, preferably while doing some resistance training?
    Great advice.

    You don't need expensive programs or weight loss pills -- the only cash you need to shell out (if you haven't done so already) is for a food scale. I bought mine on Amazon for $5.

    Best wishes!



    Because on this *free* site, people will give you conflicting, and poor, misinformation which can be confusing. 'Cardio is bad' is a case in point. Yes, to calorie restriction, yes to exercising, no to 'miracles'.. YES to good ($47 not so expensive for the results and good info) programs that actually give valuable, smart advice and work. So tired of the rhetoric on here. Not all programs are scams. Still takes dedication, etc. I am living proof.

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