Weight Loss Tips!!

Hi, ive never exercised my whole life until a few weeks ago, i find swimming and walking on a treadmill works for me for now until i get some more weight off,good luck x

Great ideas Sillytree....doing things that you enjoy.

I have done the insanity videos, but they are too intense and hard to keep in a life-style. So I am starting small like jogging or dancing....small quick workouts that get your heart rate up. Also add weight training. Trick your mind that you're having fun and tell yourself that you will feel so much better after a workout.

Start with walking. One foot in front of the other.

Start with that, then progress as you feel you can

Find something you enjoy doing that gets you moving... if it feels like a chore, you won't want to keep it up.

I have been trying for so long to lose weight through various diet and I have finally found something I can work with. I will snack throughout the day on fruit, vegetables etc., and eat a nice sized meal for dinner. But where I am struggling at is exercise. Im not athletic and I can't go for long periods of time. I was wondering if you guys had any tips for me on some good way to lose weight at steady rate while including some easy simple exercises?

The Russian Kettlebell is the only piece of equipment proven to burn 1200 calories in an hour! And it can be used jut about anywhere. You workout with half the amount of time you would with anything else and get twice the results. It is a full body workout. It does not isolate muscles. You don't just look strong; you are strong! It sets fat on fire!

Joanne Moniz
The Skinny on Obesity Group

I have been trying for so long to lose weight through various diet and I have finally found something I can work with. I will snack throughout the day on fruit, vegetables etc., and eat a nice sized meal for dinner. But where I am struggling at is exercise. Im not athletic and I can't go for long periods of time. I was wondering if you guys had any tips for me on some good way to lose weight at steady rate while including some easy simple exercises?

The Russian Kettlebell is the only piece of equipment proven to burn 1200 calories in an hour! And it can be used jut about anywhere. You workout with half the amount of time you would with anything else and get twice the results. It is a full body workout. It does not isolate muscles. You don't just look strong; you are strong! It sets fat on fire!

Joanne Moniz
The Skinny on Obesity Group

That equals out to 20 calories a minute...if I did my math right...it is early...

In the reading that I have done...4-10 calories a minute is the normal range...10 being those that reach an intense level.

Maybe you are super woman but there are very few people that could reach the intensity of burning 20 calories a minute for 60 minutes.

So...my question is...why would you imply to someone that is just a beginner at exercise that they can burn 1200 calories in an hour by throwing a kettlebell around. As a beginner the OP will do good to sling that thing around even at a low intensity for an hour.

My advice...know your audience...take time to read what they have wrote. Most people have given great advice...start slow...get moving...even if that moving is just walking at whatever pace that they they can achieve. You come along and tell them...sling a kettle bell for an hour and burn 1200 calories...really???

Nothing against kettlebells...but if you wanted to be helpful...you might have recommended that the OP just start lifting one...doing some beginner fitness level moves...instead of...sling it around for an hour and burn 1200 calories.

Really???

Okay...there is my rant about giving someone unrealistic info...

go to the Fitness Blender website. Free exercise videos for every level and every imaginable activity--do what you like.

Walking... it is just that simple. You measure a distance in your car, a mile to start, then walk that and keep increasing your speed, then add further amounts/miles.

And if you live in an area not friendly to walking or the weather is not agreeable then I highly suggest getting Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds DVD's, she has many of them and they work! they are QUICK but have a big punch because of all she adds to them...

My first post!

I would suggest at first just moving. Instead of catching the bus from your local stop, walk to the next one and catch it there. You can do the same on the way home, too. Instead of taking the escalator (travelator in US?), take the stairs. Same for the lift or elevator. When you park your car, park at the back so you have to walk. Once you start to get your body moving and feeling good your body will want you to look for something more.

I started doing Crossfit 3 years ago when I sobered up and wanted to lose weight. I loved it! You can start at any level and build as your skill and strength grows. The people are amazing and you only compete against yourself. It also helps in every day life lifting boxes, putting things on shelves etc. I have also since done some boxing and Muay Thai, which I also love. Exercise is a by-product of what I really enjoy doing.

I would also like to suggest that you skip the snacks. It's wasted calories you should be using for more wholesome, fulfilling meals. Do some research on Intermittent Fasting. You should skip breakfast and start with lunch. Ideally wait until dinner but have something in between if you are struggling. You will get many more calories per meal which will leave you more satiated. It also means you give your body 16 hours to burn body fat and replace all those damaged cells. I have been doing IF for almost 2 years. I now only eat once a day. I am stronger and look better than when I started. No lost muscle, no dizziness, no headaches, no irritability. Don't be afraid of the advertising to make you eat every hour. No one makes money from you eating less.

All the best.

Glenn.

I have been trying for so long to lose weight through various diet and I have finally found something I can work with. I will snack throughout the day on fruit, vegetables etc., and eat a nice sized meal for dinner. But where I am struggling at is exercise. Im not athletic and I can't go for long periods of time. I was wondering if you guys had any tips for me on some good way to lose weight at steady rate while including some easy simple exercises?

The Russian Kettlebell is the only piece of equipment proven to burn 1200 calories in an hour! And it can be used jut about anywhere. You workout with half the amount of time you would with anything else and get twice the results. It is a full body workout. It does not isolate muscles. You don't just look strong; you are strong! It sets fat on fire!

Joanne Moniz
The Skinny on Obesity Group

Joanne, I am having a difficult time believing this. Can you please post your peer review showing this?

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I have been trying for so long to lose weight through various diet and I have finally found something I can work with. I will snack throughout the day on fruit, vegetables etc., and eat a nice sized meal for dinner. But where I am struggling at is exercise. Im not athletic and I can't go for long periods of time. I was wondering if you guys had any tips for me on some good way to lose weight at steady rate while including some easy simple exercises?

I don't think there is any confusion, but In case there is ,I noted that you stated that you are not athletic and cannot go for long periods of time. I suggested the Russian kettlebell for that very reason. It is CAPABLE of burning 1200 calories in an hour. That does not mean that you have to use it for an hour. (and that calories per hour was for one particular exercise) You can use it for 10 minutes if that is what is comfortable for you. The reason it burns so many calories is because it is used aerobically and aneorobically.

It is a great tool for someone like you because there is no impact on the joints whatsoever. You can use it anywhere, outside in the yard or in the privacy of your own home. It takes no space. It's a hand-held gym. There are so many incredible exercises. But you can stick with just one for now, if you chose. The swing, for example, is a phenomenal exercise and you don't even have to move your feet. Kettlebell training is less about lifting and more about moving. It is functional exercise, mimicking the movements you do all day long. Also, it packs on muscle, which burns calories for you 24 hours a day, even while you are sleeping. The list goes on and on and it's no wonder the Russian's kept it a secret for so long.

So that you can see for yourself, here is the science behind it reported by the American council on exercise. Of course, you would want to be sure you have proper form so that you don't hurt yourself just as you would if you were learning anything but you can get proper training in your area. http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/studies/kettlebells012010.pdf

Joanne Moniz
The Skinny on Obesity Group