Easy ways to lose weight or redistribute fat on my body?

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1. Jeff of the 140 IQ ;-) says:

   November 20, 2009 at 4:12 pm

   First, start reducing the fat by eating a healthy diet. If it is hard to tell when you are getting full, eat foods high in fiber. Carrots and apples are excellent and healthy sources. Also make sure you get enough water. Again, fruits are an excellent source of fluids for your body, plus the natural sugars will give you energy that won’t go straight to the belly or the hips. Try to keep your caloric intake to between 1300-1500 per day.

   Second, get moving. The more you move, the more calories you burn. It doesn’t have to be “exercise”, though you will find cardio workouts bump up your metabolism, give you more energy and burn more calories for several hours afterwards. And you should try to do some toning exercises to target specific areas. I’ve linked to the mayo clinic’s fitness site (exercises for the core muscle group) to give you some ideas of things to try to tone the belly. The site has a lot of information and is a good place to start learning.
2. SOULZ says:

   November 21, 2009 at 5:11 pm

   That’s one of the common problem these days.. Blame it on junk food

   You must consider some healthy diet…
3. Imaka says:

   November 24, 2009 at 1:49 pm

   You cannot redistribute the fat on your body. You can lose some of it, but you cannot move it from one place to another. And you cannot lose fat in one area, and not in others. There is no such thing as spot reduction, despite what some people will tell you when they want to sell you something.

   Weight loss is an overall process and there are no magic answers. Pay no attention to weight loss supplements and pills and all the latest fads. You need to think about many factors but most of them are related to issues we’ve known about for a very long time. There are many sensible things you can do that will make a tremendous difference over the long term if you need to lose weight. It can be done in a healthy way. This is what has worked for me.

   Keeping a food journal really does help. It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

   Make a few additional small changes – walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or your life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days. Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer. Buy one piece of exercise equipment to have at home and be strict with yourself about using it. Sometimes you can find mini-steppers or exercise bikes at second hand stores and thrift stores for just a few dollars.

   Start a weight lifting routine. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall. Even if you can’t get to the gym you can work out at home using things around the house. Invest in a good weight training book. The Dummies series actually has a good one.

   In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Particularly if you choose a vegetarian lifestyle include natural peanut butter, hummus, dried fruit and nuts. Pay close attention to getting the nutrients your body needs to be healthy.

   Make your portion sizes smaller. Use a smaller plate – in our society we have become accustomed to thinking that we need a large plate of food at every meal, and we don’t. About quarter of your plate of food should be protein and at least half of it should be veggies.

   Learn to count calories. At your current weight and activity level, you may possibly need about 2000 calories or more to maintain your current weight. So you will lose weight at a reasonable and healthy rate if you cut back to about 1600 or 1700 calories a day.

   Eat small amounts frequently, rather than three large meals. Never skip breakfast. Include some protein in your breakfast. It will help get you through the day.

   Drink plenty of water, at least 8 big glasses of water a day, and more if it is very hot, if you sweat a lot, or if you are exercising intensely, and eliminate fruit juices. Fruit juices have too many calories, so get your vitamins from fresh fruit, not the juice. You will begin to see changes in your body.

   An area that many people overlook is getting enough sleep. You are much more likely to overeat or to binge eat if you are tired and not well rested, so get enough sleep.

   Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc. Here are a few helpful links.
4. cadquest says:

   November 25, 2009 at 12:03 pm

   I use the simple approach of using your body and its’ weight to help you lose weight. I found a site that gave me some good ideas and I have been very successful at toning my arms and thighs. Simple exercise you can do throughout the day to keep your metabolism going strong all day! Check it out!
5. The Wild Man says:

   November 26, 2009 at 7:39 pm

   Try the Lil Jack workout it really works