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i get burning more calories than consumed is how to lose weight, but how many calories do i burn by doing everyday things like: carrying my infant and toddler nephews, chasing my brothers, typing up stories, walking around the house and cleaning up my room. And how many calories equal a pound? I do have a exercise bike, but but my knees start hurting after five minutes going speed 15 (i don't know if it's in kilometers or miles sorry) i know this is because i haven't exercised so vigorously. I've tried slowing down but i habitually walk fast so i cycle fast and end up hurting myself. I figure that i should stretch more. I do sit-n-reach and the butterfly, what else do you reccomend? I admit that i'm overweight, maybe obese, so when i'm trying to keep from eating when i have a craving until i'm hungry enough for a real meal, i end up eating. I need help with trying to refrain myself from this. i was going to add more about my diet and exercise plan but i ran out of characters The first link listed below is for a page that will give you a nutrition information chart (like you see on packaged food products) and gives you more information like calorie distribution, nutrient balance, glycemic loads, etc. I've used it to determine how many calories I eat during the week while I am at work, and it has helped me choose better foods. My challenge begins when I get home from work and I have free access to the refrigerator, so I've borrowed a few foods from the South Beach diet that I can keep on hand all the time and not worry about calories too much, like mozzarella string cheese, turkey bacon, apples, pears, veggies, veggies, veggies. The second link is to a page that has a very large list of activities, where you can plug in the weight of objects you are carrying--and for how long--and the program computes how many calories you have burned. There are links to many other valuable resources from this page. My husband was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes a few years ago and made drastic changes to his diet. I would suggest cutting out most or all of the starchy foods you eat--white rice, white bread, pasta and substitute them one at a time with whole grain breads, pastas and rice. His biggest weakness was orange juice. A serving is usually around four ounces, and he said he used to drink a gallon in less than 48 hours. Yikes! We don't eat fried foods, we cut back on red meat (still eat it once in a while), eat mostly chicken, fish, turkey, and lots of tuna. There are other types of fish that are good for you as well, if you don't care for tuna. He lost over 60 pounds in about a year, his blood sugar is normal now and he monitors it daily. Here is where it gets tricky: Do not starve yourself. You have to eat something at least every three or four hours, even if it is a snack, like apples, crackers with cheese, or a slice of bread with peanut butter. When you go more than a few hours without eating, your body goes into survival mode and actually STORES fat. This also wreaks havoc with your blood sugar levels, and that is not healthy, either. The other thing to remember, and this is coming from myself because I have a raging Sweet Tooth--don't deny yourself occasional sweets or you might go crazy when you do finally break down and buy a half gallon of ice cream. I've learned that portion control is VERY important. If you want those Hershey's Miniatures, check the bag, see how many are in a serving, how many calories they have, and only eat ONE serving. It's probably the hardest thing I've had to change in my eating habits, but if you are aware of how much "just a few more" really is, you might stop before that second handful. We have an exercise bike in our home. I've broken one ankle three times (three cheers for clumsiness!) and walking just kills my foot. I've come to rely on that bike. You can exercise when it's raining, snowing, whether it's hot or cold outside. The best way for me to motivate myself is to put on a favorite program and I ride for at least 30 minutes on weekdays, and at least an hour (two-30 minute sessions) on the weekends. You'd be amazed how quickly 30 minutes goes when you're watching 24! The important thing we both learned is that you should not overdo it. Start with 10 minutes, then add another minute after a couple of days, until you work up to at least 20 minutes. There is some contention about the minimum amount of aerobic exercise that is beneficial, and I've heard that if you split up a 60-minute workout to once in the morning and once at night--or every 12 hours, I think--you can keep your metabolism level up all day. (Not sure about that, though.) If your bike doesn't have a monitor that tells you how far you've pedaled and the calories you've burned, a pedometer hooked to your waist might work, I don't know. The only suggestion I have for controlling the speed is maybe to pretend you are riding a bike outside. Pretend it's a weekend, the weather is nice, and you're taking a leisurely Sunday stroll through the park. Going too fast, trying to ride too long, packing too much into one workout and wearing myself out--sometimes causing injuries--kept me from exercising more in the past. Think: Slow and steady wins the race. I'm not sure of the water consumption; there seems to be a difference of opinion on that. I've heard 8-8 ounce servings per day. A friend of mine wraps 4 rubber bands around a 16-ounce bottle and removes one each time she drinks and refills the bottle. This helps her keep track of how much she's consuming. The third link gives some insight about this 8x8 guideline. Just remember, though, the more you exercise, the more you need to hydrate. As for the pain in your knee, I don't know your age, so I only suggest this along with moderating the speed and time on the bike: glucosamine supplements. They have helped both of us with sore joints--in particular a knee injury I suffered a few years ago that tweaks me pretty badly when I forget to take the glucosamine. This (if it helps) should be part of your daily vitamin regimen, whatever that might be. That way, it becomes a habit, just like brushing your teeth before going to bed. The last two links should give you more information on stretching before exercising. This answer is long, but I had to reply because you reminded me so much of myself and my struggle to lose weight. As I get older, it becomes harder to take off the pounds, so I have to ride the bike longer, eat smarter--and less--in general take better care of myself. If you have health insurance, some companies offer a free hotline number where you can talk to a nurse or other health care professional--as well as other resources if you have questions and can't find answers. I hope this information helps you. Source(s): http://www.nutritiondata.com/ http://www.caloriesperhour.com/... http://www.itmonline.org/arts/water.htm... http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ne... http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?artic... detox is the best way to loose excess fat from ur body for ever These new habits help you keep the bloat off and lose more weight. It鈥檚 well known that today鈥檚 secret of most men and women for successful weight loss and maintenance is the Medifast weight loss program.The first and best way to burn fat is to modify your current diet. There are three simple ways you can begin to modify: reduce calories, reduce sodium, and reduce fat. For example, by substituting a glass of water for a carbonated beverage, you can cut approximately 150 calories or more, depending on how much is consumed. Even if it were fruit juice instead of water, you would still reduce calories by approximately 50 - 100.. what causes these unwanted gains in weight and bodyfat? There are three possible reasons this can happen: (1) Eat late at night (2) Exceed your normal caloric intake (3) Lack of exercise or physical activity. The best way to speed up your metabolism is through cardiovascular (using the heart) exercise. Weight training is perfectly fine, but isn't needed to burn fat. It is best to do cardio on an empty stomach. The second best way to speed up the metabolism is by increasing meal frequency. Instead of eating 2 - 3 meals per day, try eating 4 - 5 small meals per day, or 3 meals and 2 healthy snack meals. http://www.medifastdetox.blogspot.com... |
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