This great article from Sheri Strykowski about metabolism boosting foods and how to increase metabolism that is sure to have you nodding your head in agreement but there are a few that will probably be new to you as well.
Here are 10 metabolism boosting foods that will increase your metabolism and help you lose weight by boosting metabolism
I have made comments in bold just to highlight some of my own opinions on how to increase metabolism.
Stoke your metabolic fire and burn calories faster with diet-friendly foods and beverages. Post this list on your fridge next to the photo of you in your “skinny jeans” and make a copy to bring with you the next time you shop for groceries.
Just remember: Calories count, portion control rules and there’s no substitute for a well-balanced diet and regular exercise. So get moving!
How to Increase Metabolism
1. Water – A new study seems to indicate that drinking water actually speeds up weight loss and is a great way how to increase metabolism. Researchers in Germany found that subjects of the study increased their metabolic rates (the rate at which calories are burned) by 30 percent after drinking approximately 17 ounces of water.
Water is also a natural appetite suppressant that banishes bloat as it flushes out sodium and toxins. Drinking enough water will also help keep you from mistaking thirst for hunger. So drink up!
Make sure that you are starting your day with a big big glass of water and drink throughout the day not just all at one time.
2. Green Tea – Studies show that green tea extracts boost metabolism and may aid in weight loss. This mood-enhancing tea has also been reported to contain anti-cancer properties and help prevent heart disease. It’s also a trendy drink among health-conscious celebrities.
You may Have already seen my green tea articles but this may be one really fantastic herb and it tastes nice too!
3. Soup – Eat less and burn fat faster by having a bowl of soup as an appetizer or a snack. According to a Penn State University study, soup is a super appetite suppressant because it’s made up of a hunger-satisfying combination of liquids and solids. In the study, women chose one of three 270-calorie snacks before lunch.
Women who had chicken and rice soup as a snack consumed an average of 100 fewer calories than those in the study who opted for a chicken and rice casserole or the casserole and a glass of water.
I used to joke that soup is not a meal but it really does fill you for very few calories and remember that when you eat a food with a lot of taste it really will satisfy.
4. Grapefruit – The grapefruit diet is not a myth. Researchers at Scripps Clinic found that participants who ate half a grapefruit with each meal in a 12-week period lost an average of 3.6 pounds.
The study indicates that the unique chemical properties in this vitamin C-packed citrus fruit reduce insulin levels, which promotes loss and boost metabolism. NOTE: If you are taking medication, check with your doctor about any potentially adverse interactions with grapefruit.
Grapefruit, because of the soft peel is a nice alternative to an apple of orange and study after study of the last 30 years has shown that it can really help burn fat.
5. Apples and Pears – Over women who ate the equivalent of three small apples or pears a day lost more weight on a low-calorie diet than women who didn’t add fruit to their diet, according to researchers from the State University of Rio de Janeiro.
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Fruit eaters also ate fewer calories overall. So next time you need to satisfy a sugar craving, reach for this low-calorie, high-fiber snack. You’ll feel full longer and eat less.
6. Broccoli – Study after study links calcium and loss. Broccoli is not only high in calcium, but also loaded with vitamin C, which boosts calcium absorption. This member of the nutritious cabbage family also has plenty of vitamin A, folate and fiber. And, at just 20-calories per cup, this weight-loss superfood not only fights fat but also contains powerful phytochemicals that boost your immunity and protect against disease.
7. Low-Fat Yogurt – Dairy products can boost weight loss efforts, according to a study in the April issue of Obesity Research. People on a reduced-calorie diet who included three to four servings of dairy foods lost significantly more than those who ate a low-dairy diet containing the same number of calories. Low-fat yogurt is a rich source of -loss-friendly calcium, providing about 450 mg (about half the recommended daily allowance for women ages 19-50) per 8-ounce serving, as well as 12 grams of protein.
As far as superfood go Yogurt is right there. It includes calcium, protein and a ton of other nutrients as well as good bacteria and probiotics for you digestive tract.
8. Lean Turkey – Rev up your fat-burning engine with this bodybuilder favorite. Countless studies have shown that protein can help boost metabolism, lose fat and build lean muscle tissue so you burn more calories. A 3-ounce serving of boneless, skinless lean turkey breast weighs in at 120 calories and provides 26 grams of appetite-curbing protein, 1 gram of fat and 0 grams of saturated fat.
With the price of chicken going up and up these days Turkey has become a great alternative. Remember that Turkey is a little tougher than chicken and the taste is a little different but it is not just for Thanksgiving and Christmas anymore.
9. Oatmeal – This heart-healthy favorite ranks high on the good carb list, because it’s a good source of cholesterol-fighting, fat-soluble fiber (7 grams per 3/4-cup serving) that keeps you full and provides you with the energy you need to make the most of your workouts. Just be sure to choose steel cut or rolled oats, not instant oatmeal, to get your full dose of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
For many years now Pro Bodybuilders have relied on Oatmeal as a staple of their breakfast, it is amazingly high in nutrients.
10. Hot Peppers – Eating hot peppers can speed up and boost metabolism and cool your cravings, researchers at Laval University in Canada found. Here’s why: Capsaicin (a chemical found in jalapeno and cayenne peppers) temporarily stimulates your body to release more stress hormones, which speeds up your metabolism and causes you to burn more calories.
Metabolism Boosting Foods
Here’s how these 10 fat-blasting superstars help you lose and how to increase metabolism.
Each of these healthy weight-loss boosters fills you up and keeps you full longer on fewer calories.
Water-rich fresh fruits, veggies and soup dilute the calories in your food and allow you to eat more without breaking the calorie bank.
High-fiber fruit, vegetables and nutritious whole grains keep your digestive system on track and steady insulin levels, which prevents fat storage.
Lean meat boosts metabolism and burns calories because it take more energy to digest than other foods.
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Sheri Strykowski is a freelance journalist who specializes in health, fitness and lifestyle. Her articles have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, Lerner newspapers and National Safety Council publications. Tell us all your Metabolism Boosting Foods in the comments below.
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We all know how hard it is to lose and to keep it off. Often you need to change your whole eating system by eating healthier foods and looking to eat smaller portions. Funnily enough if you put your mind to it , it becomes easier and easier and disciplining yourself becomes routine. Just keep at it Jess and you will succeed. Best of luck and take strength in how many have succeeded purely by sensible eating and a small amount of willpower.
I read somewhere that eating six small but healthy meals a day – one portion protein, one portion carbs, and two portions of vegetables twice a day as well – can also help increase your metabolism – does anyone know if this is true?
Hello Im tenhae,
25 mother of a 7 y.o weighed 63 kg came off the cotraception Depo Provera and have BALLOONED to
78 kg.
I am starting Gym but am aware thats only a small % of the fight.
Sorry to be ignorant but whats a Green Smoothie??
I am severly unhappy as i originally lost 30kg 4 years ago after being on Medicinal Steroids for an eye injury
HELP!!!
any suggestion would be appreciated and taken on board.
Hi Tenhae,
I can tell you how I make green smoothies for my self, i.e., for one person.
You need a bunch of fresh green leaves. (For example, Mint leaves, Coriander leaves, Dandelion leaves, mustard leaves, spinach, kale, Dill leaves etc)
It’s very important to rotate your greens. Use different green leaves everyday. If possible, use organic, otherwise, buy fresh leaves from your local markets. Use spinach or radish leaves only once in a week since they supposedly have a lot of oxalic acid in them. But use them once in a week anyway; they are nutrient rich too!
Then you need 2 or 3 fruits. The can be mangoes, oranges, grape fruits, apples, pineapples, grapes, any types of fresh berries like straw berries or blue berries or any other fresh fruit you can find in your area!
For example, just take one whole apple & 2 or 3 berries and cut them up in your kitchen just before making the smoothie.
Now, put your bunch of leaves & freshly cut fruits (you can also add a cucumber or carrot into the mix if desired, but NEVER EVER add sugar or any other sweeteners into this) into a good blender. I mean blender not juicer. You are just blending all the ingredients together with some drinking water. Blend for about 30 seconds if your blender is a good one. Otherwise, you may have to cut up your fruits & leaves into small pieces before putting & also blend for some more time to get a smooth texture. Putting one small banana also will help in acquiring that delicious smoothness. Now you can pour this mixture into your favorite glass/mug & your green smoothie is ready! You can drink it easily if you have added some water before blending. Otherwise, you can eat it with a spoon like an ice cream! Only thing is that it’s not harmful like ice creams!
This procedure is easier than juicing & also you get all the fiber in the leaves & fruits! Green smoothies may sound like a simple thing but it can change your life! One or two glasses in the morning & you will again feel hungry only by 1 or 2 p.m! You will have fresh vegetables, fruits & leaves in a glass first thing in the morning!
I also add one small red or yellow capsicum into my green smoothie. Anyway, everyday, it’s different. Today I made it with fresh coriander leaves, some sesame seeds, 1 pomegranate & 1 apple!
Please wash your leaves very thoroughly if they are not from your own garden.
Wash them in cold water & then warm water (you can use warm lemon water too) to ensure cleanliness since you would be consuming them raw not cooked.
After buying my leaves from the market, I wash them twice in water & keep them in the fridge for later use. Then I take out a bunch of leaves in the morning from it & wash it again in clean room temperature water & then warm lemon water to erase any doubts regarding cleanliness from my mind!
But if the leaves are plucked from your own backyard, you can get away with washing only once before using.
I am suggesting one or two glasses of smoothie as breakfast. After drinking your smoothie, you don’t have to eat a regular breakfast. You can have your share of protein after some time, if you desire. You can have eggs, some chicken or chickpeas, lentils, or cooked beans if you are vegetarian. But drink your smoothies as replacement for your cereal based breakfast. You would not feel like eating bread after drinking your smoothie. No need to drink sugar laden coffee or tea either along with breakfast after drinking your naturally sweet smoothie!
Then as the day proceeds, eat your lunch, dinner etc as usual. But stay away from burgers, bread, buns, any fried stuff, cookies, cakes, candies etc. Avoid processed sugar altogether from your life! Drink water instead of soft drinks. Drink green tea (without sugar) or warm herbal waters like ginger or cumin seed water instead of your normal coffee & tea! Well these are the changes I made in my life & I lost a lot of without much effort! Well, cleaning the leaves requires some effort though! I don’t starve at all. I just choose healthier food all the time, that’s all. For example, if I am hungry in the evening, I might eat some carrots or oranges instead of a cheese burger. If I feel hungry after having my smoothie, I will have a boiled egg+ some cooked tomatoes instead of bread & chips. That’s all! And I was able to get rid of my craving because of green smoothies. I no longer feel like eating KFC chicken fries or chocolate cookies. In fact, in cannot believe I used to eat them at all!
Best,
Ninya.
Hi, my name is Kim. I’m 22 years old. I turned 22 on September 1st. I used to be skinny when I was a kid and never really ate much, so my mom had to give me some of those ensure shakes. As I grew older, I started to develop severe depression because of school and I also have ADD. It was hard for me because I couldn’t really comprehend what to do for homework, or what the teacher was saying and I tried really hard. My grades were dreadful and every time I had a low score on a test, I would just get even more depressed. School took a real big toll on me, and i’m not going to blame school, but I started to eat more, gaining more because of depression. It wasn’t that bad because I used to do a lot of outdoor activities, like bike-riding with my brothers, rollerblading, and riding my scooter. I’ve only done those things throughout my childhood, however, and lost interest when I went to Middle School. I ended up gaining a lot more pounds than usual, and during my senior year of highschool, I weighed about 180lbs, and I basically just stuck with that 180 as I got older. A year later (when I was 19), I found out that there was something wrong with my gallbladder, so my gallbladder was removed. After not eating well for 3 months, I ended up losing around 30 pounds after vomiting whatever was in my system, to the point where I ate nothing at all, because I even threw up my own saliva. I was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks when they removed my gallbladder and when I went back home, I felt much better. However, I dreaded to eat anything greasy or fattening for a few months. But sooner or later, I started to eat the way I used to again, and now I weigh 168.6lbs. I was thinking of starting to go on a diet. I love healthy food, but also unhealthy food. I haven’t really been eating much though since i’m poor and can’t really afford food, so some days, I end up not eating for a day, but not purposely. I want to get rid of my belly fat and also gain some arm muscle and leg muscle. My leg muscles are pretty decent, but I am ashamed to wear anything that may be ‘tight’. I haven’t been active, like working out or stuff for years, and I can’t run very well because when I run, I would have horrible chest pain and would wheeze coughs. I don’t mind walking, however, and I also don’t mind riding a bike. I don’t have a bike now, but riding a bike would be fairly alright.. I’m not sure if it’ll help with my belly fat issue. Can anyone please give me some tips on how to maintain a healthy body-? I am 5’6″, female.. obviously, and like I said. I 168.6lbs. Any help will be appreciated, and I am dedicated to losing some , so i’m willing to take any sacrifices.
Hi Kimberly,
I have one very strong suggestion–start drinking green smoothies the very first thing in the morning! Green smoothies will help you lose by fighting your craving for junk food. Let’s admit it; we all love junk food. Get fresh leafy vegetables & fresh fruits from the local markets & make smoothies out of them by blending in a nice blender. Use only whole fruits, not fruit juices. Also, please do not add sugar or any other sweetness. Fruits already fructose in them! If possible, grow your pea, mustard, dandelion & other young shoots at home in a sprouter for the green leaves. You can use use 2 or 3 different kinds of fruits for the fruit part.
A few months ago, I was also terribly out of shape & miserable; but now, I am super slim (in a healthy way) & much happier in life because of 2 small changes. 1. A glass or two of green smoothie in the morning.
2. Vegetable soup or fresh vegetable juice depending upon my mood in the evening.
So, you have to make only one sacrifice– effort in the kitchen. Make smoothies at home yourself. Never buy packaged ones. Since you will be consuming them raw make sure to wash your leaves & fruits thoroughly before making smoothies.
So, drink your green smoothies everyday in the morning & observe your junk food craving flying out of the window–just like that! It’s simple.
Also, drink at least 2 liters of water daily & start with mild stretching & simple yoga or normal floor exercises instead of running or hitting the gym. This will build up your stamina so that you can move on to other heavier forms of exercise if desired. As of now, take it easy for a few months & enjoy your delicious smoothies.
Wish you the very best.
Ninya.
You can trust me because
You can trust me because I am speaking from personal experience & was addicted to McDonald burgers & KFC chicken & chocolate milk shakes till I started drinking green smoothies in the morning. Even one glass will do!
Hi, I am 17male 5″11 / 235lbs. I have been trying to become fit for a while now. I want to loose my stomach but when i start to loose i seem to gain it back even if i am eating right and exercising. does anyone have any idea of what i can do to loose my stomach?
p.s. i can loose around 15 lbs in a week but next week i gain it back or more.
Its because your loosing the to quickly. your body can not adjust. What you are doing is your shrinking your fat cells down, and your body does not have time to adjust so it fills with water. and once you starting eating more calories your body absorbs them right back up, and your fat cells just go back to where they used to be. In order to reduce your fat cells perminately you need to do it slowly so your body can adjust, and truly reduce the cells instead of replacing it with water. And in order to reduce your stomach pudge you need to do cardio with a combo of abs. But when your doing a diet, make sure you stay faithful, its not going to change in one day its a process. So realize in one week your really not loosing 15 pounds. most of that is water . ( hence the cells) and when you put back on your filling those fat cells. My advice to you is eating as many fruits and vegies as you want, but protein is key!!! lots of lean meats. And also, water water water. and everyone says you cant treat yourself with a treat when dieting. FALSE! your body does need some simple sugars. but everything in moderation. you can make healthy snacks that taste horrible. and you reduce the cravings so you dont gorge. ( try taking an apple then take cinnamon and truvia and melt it , then drizzle it on the apple and bake it! ..or a banana. take a bannan cut it up, freeze it, then blend it up the next day and add some fruit or light syrup and its like icecream!! hope you get to your goal!!
you need motivation to do these low calorie diet. Find someone that’ll motivate you every time so you won’t give up easily…
I agree, to lose , you need to be motivate , you need to “want it”.
What you have to do though is eat a lot to lose (i know might sound counter productive)
Really the secret to loss is that everything is delayed.
If you eat one giant meal a day, that meal is going to be stored as fat for energy TOMORROW.
You have 2 options with your body.
EAT AND STORE FOOD.
OR
BURN IT AS YOU GO.
If you burn food as you go, your body has no incentive to store fat, and when you sleep (you are fasting while you sleep) your body will burn fat (while your sleeping).
Then you wake up, and your body is again still burning fat, so every morning you shed pounds of fat.
Then for every 2 – 3 hours eat something small…. an apple, a bowl of soup , turkey slices, ham slices, eggs , bacon, a pannin sandwhchi with chicken, a cup of tea etc… just eat one of these things every 2 – 3 hours… in portions between 200 – 400 calories.
In 3 weeks your metabolosim will be tuned to burn fat every night while you sleep and every morning while you start your day…. (your body will learn to store only as much fat as it needs for the short morning hours)…. and since your body doesn’t keep what it doesn’t use (use it or lose it rule) your body will stop storring fat, because it sees that food is readily available whenever you need it… (so there is no point to store fat)…
Your body adapts to whatever you do to it.
If it sees that you only have access to food for a short period of time per day, it will tune itself to store that one giant meal for later use (fat).
If it sees that you live surrounded by food, it will throw all of the fat away because there is no point to carrying it around….
Think about it as a car.
If you know there is no gas station for 2000 miles, you want as big of a gas tank as possible, this means that you have to hold a ton of gas (fuel) with you to make it where you wana go…. this decreases fuel efficiency because you have to carry the big tank of fuel with you (fat around your gut). so you take your SUV or Truck that has a giant tank or a double tank of gas.
BUT
If you know that there is a gas station every 100 miles, you can run on a more fuel efficient car with a tiny puny tank (low fat storage) and as long as you stop every 100 – 200 miles (100 – 200 calories) to refuel, you will lose because that gas tank will shrink automatically to accommodate the source of energy you use for your body .
Aw, this was a very nice post. In concept I want to put in writing like this moreover – taking time and precise effort to make an excellent article… but what can I say… I procrastinate alot and on no account seem to get something done.
I used to be around 16.5 stone of pure fat. Was very obese and now I’m just under 12 stone but very muscular. I have also packed on a lot of muscle. My loss has been drastic and I’ve managed to do it in in under 9 months but it has been very hard at times. My advice to anyone who wants to lose is build muscle and supplement! As well as cardio. Muscle boosts ur metabolism and makes your cardio workouts more effective plus when you see the benefits it’ll give you the motivation to continue exercising. As well as that your cardio workouts need to be high intensity, I can’t stress this enough, I see people at the gym doing slow walks for an hour, this is pointless. If you’re coming out of the gym with your t-shirt only moderately wet (from perspiration) then its a waste of time. Trust me its hard at first but as your routines get harder your fitness levels will improve making it easier for you to maintain these grueling workouts. A typical cardio session for me involves warming up for 10 mins on the bike, then 15 mins mild jogging followed by 15 mins of intense running on incline, with 10 – 15 min on crosstrainer to finish. And don’t forget to stretch and finish off your workout with a bit of ab work (situps and plank).
As for diet, it is important to keep your body’s metabolism fired up. 3 main meals with 3 interval snacks thrown in (mid morn, mid afternoon and evening). I usually eat cottage cheese or a can of tuna as a mid morn/afternoon snack with a piece of fruit. Low fat/cal but high protein. Cottage cheese conatins 4g fat & 210 cals but 30g protein! Tuna <0.5g fat & 130 cals with 34 g protein. I also make sure I get my carbs out the way in the morn and afternoon. Oatmeal for breakfast in a protein shake avec creatine. And either a jacket potato for lunch or wholemeal pasta/bread. You NEED carbs in your diet to maintain effective workouts and for muscle building! A common misconception is you can build muscle without carbs.. You cannot! You'll just maintain not increase. Then for dinner I'll usually eat either chicken breasts and salad or veg. Or soup and chicken breasts.. this diet with plenty of water and fruit/nuts mixed in (when you feel snackish) has for me been a life saver. I feel so much better in myself, healthier in both body and mind, and my confidence has soared as a result. This is just my personal experience on what has worked for me with other people it may work differently. Hope this helps people.
Great example of metabolism boosting foods. A few others that I constantly reference and keep in mind are coffee, black pepper and a little known trick is to chew gum. The beauty of eating foods that have a metabolism boosting effect is that you are working smarter not harder. Sure the results are not drastic but little by little, it all adds up!
I have tried so many ways. I have to lose for health reasons. I am about to go food shopping and thought I would check for something healthy. I came across this site. I will take the suggestions and try it. Will let you know how it works for me.
Hi
Anyone looking to lose , the best way to do it is through a calorie controlled diet.
This is the ONLY method I would personally rely on to get the results I want.
The first thing you need to do is find out how many calories your body needs a day, this will differ depending on your , height and sex, I wouldn’t recommend trying to lose if ur in your mid teens or younger without consulting your doctor and dietician.
So to find out how many calories your body needs, there is a formula to determine this but an easy way to find out is by letting the tool on this website calculate it for you.
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
Simply fill in your stats and it will tell you how many calories your body needs, it will then tell you how many calories you should consume on a daily bases to lose .
Hope this helps someone.
I agree..u both are truly miserable..get a life!! Everyone else keep up the good work : )
Wow….sooo many uneducated and clueless people.No wonder half these people are as fat as they are.
Thats rude…your probably the fatty!
I agree that was rude! Some people do need more education but it doesn’t help there are people out there that make someone fill awful because of their but i do agree that education is the best way to help with obesity.
You must be having a bad day, beccause you always try and make others feel the way that you are feeling.I pray that God will restore joy and happiness in your life be encouraged it is never as bad as it seems.
Lisa….. wtf are you talking about?
go back to youtube and rant about religion ffs..
Lisa I LOVE GOD TOO.
I lost 25kg (55 pounds) of fat without excercising or bieng on a diet in 6 months and i actuly ate more junk food i dont know how that works any1 got a clue?
Tapeworm.
the last person who did that died and anyway they eat the food you eat so you dont get nutrients
wich means your musle gets striped off so when it dies you get fater
get yourself checked by a doctor. unexplained loss can be a sign of something sinister going in in the body
I am 120 pounds and am 16. I was told to lose but don’t know how. I have hypothyroidism and struggling to lose any . I dance 4 hours a day at least. Even on Saturday. Nothing helps. PLEASE anyone with hypothyroidism give me advice. I need to get skinnier but have enough energy to dance all day.
Hi Dancer, I don’t have hypothyroidism but here’s what I know: too much exercise can prevent you from losing . Exercising for too long triggers the release of cortisol which inhibits fat loss and reduces the amount of growth and anti-aging hormones in your body.
To prevent this from happening, limit your exercise to one hour per session. If you feel like you need to do more, increase the intensity of your routine. Intensity is key to fat loss.
Resistance training is more effective in reducing overall body fat than cardio, aerobics or dancing. High intensity resistance training is the best. It lowers cortisol level in your body and elevates anti-aging hormones and boosts your metabolism.
hi jim, thanks for that advice. you answered a question for me when you said ” Resistance training is more effective in reducing overall body fat than cardio, aerobics or dancing. High intensity resistance training is the best. It lowers cortisol level in your body and elevates anti-aging hormones and boosts your metabolism.” thats what i noticed when i started working out but then somebody told me i should just do cardio to lose the fat. and it was like i stopped seeing as much results. im gonna get back to the s machines…thanks again!!!
This is interesting to me cause I try so hard to loose and I do work out alot maybe I will try higher intensity it makes sense to me! thanks
I had nasal surgery and omg. I gained 10lb due to eating and falling asleep, lack of excersise due to limited to what I was able to do.. So I went on this diet. And instead of losing the 10lb, I gained 10 more pounds. So here is what I found that works for me, I eat in am, snack in friut or oat bar, eat a small lunch, soup or sandwhich and then I eat dinner but I drink 8oz water prior to eating dinner. I always have a snack at 8pm, popcorn or corn chip or a peice of fruit. I am 44 and at the wieght I need to be at. So, if I can do it, you can too..
I know, do I work out. I do for 30 minutes 3 to 4 times a week. That’s it… Good luck
…and increase the amount of barbs you eat…
Should read, …and increase the number of barbs you eat…
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Amount of work, number of workers.
Amount of energy, number of joules.
Amount of water, number of litres.
Amount of , number of kilos.
Hi im 16 years old and ive been losing but VERY slowly.
I was around 280 in the summer and now im 254
I want to lose about 20 more pounds
I try to stop eating by 5 and ive litterally been eating salads all the time now.
Is there any diet plans reccommended for me?
I’ve been trying to lose to, especially around the leg area. I weigh about 80 and I’m trying to get down to at least 75. You should be eating fiber, protein, and stuff like that to lose . If you do starve yourself, it’s not good because your body will go into starvation mode and will get the nutrients elsewhere in your body, causing it to have more fat than muscle. I’m not 100% sure about all of this but I got my information from websites and school. My advice for you is to eat around 1500 calories per day and consume fiber, proteins, etc. Try not to drink calories like soda and juice. Water is 0 calories and is much healthier for your body. If you really want to lose , you have to work at it. Good luck!
For all of you on this site that is trying to lose and not eating right.
I am 52 years old and have spent most of my life not eating right. A lot of salads, hardly any fruits because of the sugar etc trying to stay down to my 5’2 110lb or when I gained some trying to get back down into my size 0 pants.
If you are going to be on a diet you need to take a good multivitimen as well as a B-100 complex.
I have been feeling bad for probably the last 6 years, depressed, stressed and not sleeping well. My hair had started falling out and breaking off.
Within 3 hours of taking the Biotin, I felt like someone had flipped a switch. Within 3 weeks all the symptoms were gone. Still working on the hair which has finally quit falling out but I’ve learned the hard way that if your not eating right, TAKE VITIMINs. My matabelism now is so messed up that I can only eat about 1,000 calories a day without gaining .
Jacqueline you are right for sure!….so Nancy That is awesome there is nothing wrong with salads (as long as there is no dressing on it) so what I am reading is the 5pm thing so stop that first off like for real the earliest I stop is 6:30pm sometimes 7pm but I do not eat past 8pm no matter what! The Metabolism is an amazing thing once you get that up and going right after you wake up it ll just go all day…the one IMPORTANT thing to REMEMBER is ONLY eat every 2-3 hours with something healthy like an apple or pear oats something every 2-3 hours drink lots of water 8 glasses at least stay away from soda just go for aqua that is all I drink.Spicy foods also good,egg whites I love very good protein I start off with one every morning usually.Make sure you are motivated and well you sound motivated keep it! your Metabolism will help big time I did it I am a male, 20 years old, 5’9 and was 230 pounds…14 weeks ago now because I follow a very strict diet that I made up myself usuing protein and metabolism I dropped 50 pounds in 14 weeks I am 180 right now with 20 more to go so, You can totally do it, I would do about 1500-1800 cals a day for me I do about 650-800 cals a day. there is also a website called( livestrong.com )check it out if you want more info on just about anything it really helped me big time its awesome!!!!!
For you can juice or water fast which would shed pounds really fast. For this is god’s intended way to cleanse your body and do your soul some good 🙂 GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS!!!!
take a look at my post, go for it and if you do it exsactly like i say yull atleast loose 3 pounds to up to 15 pounds in a week, this is not a joke, try it.
Hello,
The problem may be that you aren’t eatting enough or your putting things on your salad that are high in fat and aren’t the best choices. Have you tried Weight Watchers? It has definitley helped me. I am 5’9″ and weighed 235. I now weigh 198 and am still losing. My goal is 180. I know it’ll work for you. Feel free to email me if you like.
slow is good! nothing wrong with that keep it up!
What if you don’t like any of those things?
No one likes eating shitty vegetables, fat-free, low-sodium foods. But if you REALLY want to lose , you have to make sacrifices.
sorry Jessica i have to disagree, nothing beats home grown freshly picked from your own garden that day, and fat free doesnt alway mean tastless and boring, oniken vanilla no fat yoghurt on fresh fruit or with granola is very tasty and satisifying… and theres nothing wrong with a little of what you fancy even if its bad for you but in moderation thats the key.
That’s probably the problem. Before trying to change the body, we’ve got to change the mind. Nothing’s going to work if you think vegetables are shitty, and tasteless. The trick’s to learn the benefits of vegetables and other health foods, learn to love every bit of em, and it’ll be a breeze.
I say just get it down your throat…I do I hate it so much but I have also given into my cravings cause I seem to lose more like that
take a look at what i posted, if you want to loose for real then there is youre solution its not another stupid lie like all these rich turds that make some weird diet and advertises it,it works for me and im poor as hell, try it for a week, try it exsactly how i say in my post without modifications or nothing and you will loose from 3 to up to 15 pounds in a week. just try it, you wont regret it, the first day will be super hard but after you get threw the first day you will begin to feel better and more confident. try it yull see im for real.