11 ways to speed up your metabolism

1. Go for the After Burn

The more intense you workout... The more calories you'll continue to burn "after" your workout is over keeping your fat-burning metabolism higher all throughout the day.

Weight loss intervals are intense workouts that cause an after burn effect where You'll continue to burn calories after you've finished working out to help your body recover from your intense workout so to lose weight faster & permanently...

It's best to do a high intensity workout at least 3 times a week and you can do low intensity workouts the other days.

Please Note: all weight loss activities have some sort of after burn effect but only the after burn effect of high intensity activities keeps your fat-burning metabolism higher for much longer periods of time.

2. Exercise less but more frequently

Scientists are now saying you can actually lose more weight & keep your metabolism fired up longer by doing 4 smaller 10-minute workouts instead of 1 big 30-to-40-minute workout

Check this out: In a recent University of Pittsburgh study... Women who did 4 separate 10 minute workouts during the day lost 30% more weight than women who did one big 40 minute workout everyday so what this really means for you is this...

If you have time - you can boost your metabolism by doing 4 smaller 10 minute workouts at a moderate-to-high intensity (see how to lose weight at home) or if don't have time for 4 separate 10 minute workouts... You can still keep your metabolism higher all day long by going for the after burn (see #1) with ONE longer interval workout.

3. Drink 2-to-3 liters of cold water daily

Not only does water help prevent you from getting bloated by flushing out excess water weight but as far as increasing your metabolism goes...

The fat burning process of metabolism needs water to work effectively and... Your body has to raise your metabolism to burn extra calories to warm up the Ice cold water you drink and...

Check this out: A Clinical Research Center in Berlin found that after you drink 17 ounces of water - Your fat-burning metabolism increases by 30% within 10 minutes of drinking water.

4. Eat More fiber & protein

More fiber & protein increases your metabolism because your body burns the most calories when it digest foods high in fiber & protein and better yet...

Some high fiber foods like raw vegetables burns so many calories during digestion that it creates a negative calorie effect which basically means...

If you were to eat a 20 calorie carrot... Your body would burn 25 calories digesting the carrot making you burn 5 calories just by eating the carrot.

See how to lose weight without counting calories

5. Eat at least 5 smaller meals

Your body has to burn more calories digesting all those small meals you eat plus... Your body will burn a lot more calories when you eat meals with servings of fiber & protein (see # 4 again) and...

Even if you don't believe eating 5 small meals has no effect on your metabolism: Your metabolism does slows down to conserve energy The longer you wait between meals and eating 5 smaller meals keeps you from not overeating and gaining weight by keeping you satisfied (or not feeling hungry) longer during the day plus...

Your energy levels will be higher and your body will be much more efficient at burning calories.

6. Do something when you wake up

The best time to workout to lose weight is first thing in morning so you'll burn more fat but as far as revving up your metabolism goes...

Morning workouts give you a longer lasting After burner effect (see #1) that helps you burn more calories during the day while on the other hand...

You do get some after burn with evening workouts but your after burn won't last as long since you'll probably end up going to bed in the evening and when you sleep - your metabolism slows back down.

7. Have breakfast after your morning workout - NO COFFEE

You need to eat good breakfast with some protein and fiber (see #4) to boost your fat-burning metabolism earlier in the day so you can burn more fat and...

If you do skip breakfast you'll miss out on all the calories you could've burned if you wait until lunch or dinnertime to eat because... Skipping breakfast makes your metabolism (which is already slow from you sleeping 8-to-12 hours) even slower and...

Studies show that when you eat breakfast... You won't overeat, you'll maintain your weight, and you'll lose more weight while on diet & exercise programs.

8. Gain Muscle

1 pound of muscle burns 5-to-14 calories a day so when you put on 5 pounds of muscle... Your metabolism will burn 25-to-70 extra calories a day and You'll lose an extra 2½-to-7 pounds of fat a year and...

Although the 2½-to-7 pound weight loss is not a lot... When you gain 5 pounds of muscle - You'll look 5-to-10 pounds slimmer because muscle takes up less space than Fat does.

9. Drink Green tea

According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Green tea helps you burn 35-to-43% more calories a day and...

Another study showed that men who drank green tea for 3 months lost almost twice as much weight than those who didn't drink green tea.

See how to make your own green tea

10. Got MILK?

During a Purdue university study... Women who ate 3-to-4 servings of low-fat dairy everyday burned more fat & more calories after meals and...

This study said you may be able to lose an extra 10 pounds of fat just by eating 3-to-4 servings of low-fat dairy like yogurt, cheese, and skim milk.

11. Spicy foods can increase your metabolism

Different studies have said that spicy foods can increase your metabolism by 8-to-20% for at least 30 minutes after eating them and you don't have to eat a whole lot of spicy foods...

All you need to do to get a metabolism boost from spicy foods is to add a little bit of Cayenne pepper or Cinnamon to your favorite recipes.

Put any questions or comments you have in the box here below & by the way... I'm Adrian Bryant & I will make you Look Good Naked - See the success stories if you don't believe me!

Samantha

It sounds like you also have a low body fat so you need to go to NowLoss.com/15 to diet and exercise to burn off last bits of fat.

No special exercise will help you lose stomach fat

but you can look at the stuff at NowLoss.com/abs

Adrian Bryant | 12.09.09 - 5:00 pm

i love my body just i want to lose weight in my stomach how do i not lose weight anywhere else besides my tummy? what exercises can i do.?

Samantha | 12.09.09 - 3:17 pm

kristia

Go to NowLoss.com/15 to lose last 10 pounds 1st

Adrian Bryant | 09.24.09 - 9:05 am

Hello! I just found this site! I guess I will start by telling you my weight etc. I am 5'5 144lbs and and athletic built. I have enough in the back lol but I want to tone it up as well as my legs. Also my legs are very muscluar so I dont want bulk just tone them and maybe slim them a little and lose about 10lbs. Can you recomend which plan I should follow? I dont want to loose my curves.

kristia | 09.24.09 - 12:15 am

Alex

You just need to lose FAT & gain muscle to look skinny

See NowLoss.com/rr

Adrian Bryant | 08.29.09 - 6:51 pm

Hi my name is Alex I'm 16 and I weigh 215 pounds. My height is 5' 10 and I just wanna look skinny and maintain it. How much do I need to wiegh to look skinny?! And what do I need to do to weigh that much?!

Alex | 08.28.09 - 5:10 am

Alan

I do it like that but let's get one thing straight...

If you really work out intense when doing intervals then you'll burn fat regardless of the time you workout but YES...

In my opinion and based on my personal results - you can burn fat faster on an empty stomach in the morning Adrian Bryant | 09.04.09 - 11:20 pm

Hi Adrian, I've seen countless phony websites out there that only exist to scam money off people who are desperate to lose weight. But this site is the real stuff.

Here's the question:
Is it smart to do intense interval workout first thing in the morning with an empty stomach? Because I heard from somewhere that instead of burning fat, it actually burns muscles.
Thanks

Alan | 09.04.09 - 2:50 am

Victoria

Go to NowLoss.com/abs for tone stomach

Go here for tone arms

Adrian Bryant | 07.08.09 - 3:32 pm

im 18 years old,113lbs and im 5'3.i would like to lose 4 or 5 pounds and tone my stomach and arms with easy excercises.i would really appreciate if you could help.thanks.

victoriaferguson1@hotmail.com

Victoria | 07.07.09 - 2:54 pm

Kaprisha

Go here for bigger legs

Adrian Bryant | 06.30.09 - 10:12 pm

Adrian,
I am a 34 year old female. I have diabetes and MS. I am fairly small in every area except my stomach area. I want to lose the belly fat and increase muscle and strength in my legs.Is there anyway to make my legs bigger? They look like chicken legs. Please help!! I really need to get my mid-section off as fast as possible

Kaprisha | 06.30.09 - 6:53 am

Amy

Just remember this about intervals...

You want to make your hard or intense parts so intense that you can't wait for the REST part and...

make your hard parts 20-to-45 seconds and your rest periods 30seconds-to-2 mintues long so on an elliptical...

You want to work so hard for 20-45 seconds that you cant wait for the 30seconds-to-2 mintue rest break.

See NowLoss.com/50 for meal plan and

look at nowloss.com/i for more on intervals

Adrian Bryant | 06.28.09 - 5:23 pm

I love your site! I am 32 215 and have had four kids by c section. I want to start out with the interval trainning and love the elliptcal, do you suggest the interval trainning on the machine?. I am not really finding a meal plan step by step. Did I miss it somewhere or could you send me a detailed week for my weight and sex.
Thank you for your time!
sorensenfamily5@hotmail.com
Amy
P.S. I cant spell!

Amy | 06.27.09 - 2:41 am

lester

Yes - you can burn fat fast that way

Adrian Bryant | 06.26.09 - 8:20 am

So should I do the fast weight workouts 4 times a day for 10 min each and do it 4 times a week to burn fat faster?

lester | 06.25.09 - 1:14 pm

mandy.bb

YOu can try this emergency diet here

Adrian Bryant | 06.15.09 - 7:09 pm

i had a baby6 months ago and need to loose 2 stone by the end of august to fit into a bridesmaid dress (pre baby) any tips, i have already lost 2 stone through weight watchers but have now found that im not loosing even though im sticking to the diet and exercising, please help me!

mandy.bb@hotmail.co.uk | 06.15.09 - 10:47 am

kari

For you it would be after you wake up in the evenings

Adrian Bryant | 06.12.09 - 6:19 pm

i work 7pm-7am. so when you say do your morning workout, do you mean the actual morning, like when i get off work before i go to bed, or after i wake up in the evenings?

kari | 06.12.09 - 12:57 pm

mrspdudley

Go to NowLoss.com/flat for TVA

Adrian Bryant | 06.10.09 - 10:01 pm

I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT SPECIFIC EXERCISES CAN I DO FOR MY TVA I HAVE SEARCHED BUT I NEED TO SEE PHYSICAL TRAINING SO I CAN FOLLOW THE STEPS. THANKS A LOT

mrspdudley@gmail.com | 06.10.09 - 8:23 pm

Anita

#1 - go here to get motivated to lose weight

#2 -go to NowLoss.com/50

#3- make a smaller goal of 30-to-50 pounds

Adrian Bryant | 06.06.09 - 6:09 pm

My name's Anita and I've been overweight since I hit puberty when I was about 12. I'm 19 and weigh 201 lbs at 5'1". I want to lose about 95 pounds within the next 6 months. I walk briskly for an hour daily and plan to take up swimming from July. I have trouble controlling cravings and maintaining any particular routine for long- I'm lazy. Any suggestion on how I can lose the fat fast and keep it off effectively?

prettyartist_me@hotmail.com | 06.06.09 - 2:05 pm

Sam

your sister is partially correct.

The situps will only build up your abs but your sister forgot to tell you that you need to lose more belly fat to see your abs or toned six pack.

Guys usually need lower than 10% fat to see abs so you can go to NowLoss.com/15 to lose your last bit of fat to make your abs show and you can do this ab workout at NowLoss.com/abs and go here for your chest

Adrian Bryant | 06.02.09 - 7:21 pm

Hey my name is Sam and im an 18 year old male and i weight 180 at 6 foot 2 inches, so i would not consider myself overweight, but i still do have a little belly. I was wondering what sort of exercises i could do to get some toned abs and to work on my pecks also. My sister is a physical therapist and she tells me to just do sit ups, reverse sit ups and push-ups every night, and ive been doing that for awhile but havnt seen any major results. Thanks for the help.

Sam | 06.02.09 - 4:44 pm

fran

Go to NowLoss.com/8

Adrian Bryant | 05.23.09 - 6:30 pm

okay so im 14 and im 5,4 and im 150 pounds inwant to weigh about 115 and i wnat to lose that weight in 3 months whats the best way to lost that much weight in 3 months

fran | 05.23.09 - 1:10 pm

sabrine,

Look at "How many carbs, proteins, and fats do I need to lose weight?"

Adrian Bryant | 03.29.09 - 5:31 pm

hi. im just wondering how much carbs can i eat, or should i not? i mean bread in general, like bagel and pancakes, can i still eat them? if so, then how much can i take?

sabrine | 03.29.09 - 1:45 pm

korka95,

Your plan is okay and you'll lose stomach fat as you lose weight.

Go here for toned thighs

Go to NowLoss.com/abs for stomach

ADRIAN BRYANT | 03.28.09 - 8:52 am

Hello Adrian,

I am a 13 year old girl. I am 174 cm and weigh 131 lbs. I really want to get down to 123 lbs. I started working out 5-6 times a week; use an elliptical sort of machine for 45 minutes: level 8 and lower it by 2 levels throughout the work out, about 5.20 miles per work out. Then I stretch and walk up 16 flights of stairs. I eat about 1200-1400 calories a day (only drink water-fat free milk) is this a good work out plan + what I'm eating?
Can you please suggest some work outs for me to get a toned stomach and thighs? Also, I have fat around m y stomach that I'd like to get rid of, how do I do that?
Thank you!

korka95@hotmail.com | 03.28.09 - 8:23 am

Sheri,

Try some of the tips here to lose weight again

Adrian Bryant | 03.20.09 - 4:20 pm

I need help I am 5'1 and weigh 151 I want to weigh 105-110 I have tried to lower calories and eat better and lost 7 pounds but nothing in a month even with changing things up. I have 3 herniated disks in my nack and 3 in my back so weights are out I do use an eliptical. Please give me a plan to get this weight off for good. PLEASE sherihuffman@gmail.com

Sheri | 03.20.09 - 12:50 pm

you rock!!! Love the way you communicate....keeps people interested!!! I especially like the "check this out:" as opposed to just plain "fact:" I've read lots on health and fitness but usually move on to new things fairly quick cause I get bored easily!!! but I'm definately going to stick to your website Thanx a bunch...

Brittany | 03.16.09 - 4:56 am

sakura,

You don't need to lose weight and go to NowLoss.om/199 for best foods

ADRIAN BRYANT | 03.15.09 - 2:59 pm

i luv U & ur site. i want to eat 5 times a day & i exercise daily. but i dont know which foods to have throughout the day. i dont even have an idea of how much calories to take in throughout the day. would u please recommend a 5 meal/day plan for me? & the best exercise to boost up this diet plan for faster weight loss?
im 15yrs old. 109 lbs.

sakura | 03.15.09 - 6:18 am

Iz,

NowLoss.com/50 is a good way to lose 25 pounds in 5 months

ADRIAN BRYANT | 02.27.09 - 12:50 pm

Im 14 years old, weigh 135 pounds, and is 5"1. I really need help losing weight, but my mom told me that i shouldn't bother about my legs because i have 'thunder thighs' from both parents. Also, i know in other comments you can't pick where to lose weight but im just saying i need help losing weight every where too. Im very desperate to lose weight before high school though. Do you have any idea's how i could lose about 25 pounds in 5 months?

Iz | 02.26.09 - 11:12 pm

Mark,

The best tip I can give you is to eat 5 times a day - see why here

Adrian Bryant | 02.20.09 - 3:48 pm

I am currently 5'10 and 250lbs at age 19. I only eat once a day and thanks to this website, I finally found the drive to start working on my health again. I just wanted some really good tips on getting my metabolism up, since I only eat once a day I fear that it is really low.

Mark | 02.19.09 - 10:24 am

#22

Alex,

This workout will get you bootcamp ready

Adrian Bryant | 01.20.09 - 9:22 pm

#21

alright im 17 years old i weigh 180 pounds, 5'6. im joining the army in less then 6 months, i want to cut body fat and i want a workout plan that will get me used to the high intensity workouts that i will be going through in bootcamp thanks

Alex | 01.20.09 - 11:41 am

#20

Tasha,

Get started on this weight loss plan here

Adrian Bryant | 01.18.09 - 5:36 pm

#19

Hello Adrian,
I am 255lbs and im 20 years of age..I desperate to lose 150lbs by the end of the year..can you help...I workout on mornings and I also suffer from polycystic ovaries...how do I get pass that?
please help...

Tasha | 01.18.09 - 5:10 pm

#18

skyblue,

Go to NowLoss.com/8 for a simple eating plan

Adrian Bryant | 01.18.09 - 4:19 pm

#17

I am 13 and weigh 110 pounds. I am 5 feet and 3 inches.I have a lot if not all fat in either my face or my stomach. What can i do. i STARTED EXCERCISE BUT I NEED SOME eating plans?

skyblue | 01.18.09 - 12:33 pm

#16

rosie n.,

NO - you can't pick and choose where you'll lose weight from so there is no speical exercise to lose weight in just those areas and...

As you lose weight - you will lose weight all over your body and even in your legs and butt so just keep losing weight but...

You can do these leg exercises with light weights to make your legs look more slim and firmer

Adrian Bryant | 01.02.09 - 4:10 pm

#15

i am having problems losing weight in my legs and, well, my butt . are there certain exercises i can do to help those areas?

rosie n. | 01.02.09 - 11:28 am

#14

Moe,

The best way is to do some type of manly cardio workouts like this fast weight loss workout #2 to maintain and/or build muscle.

You will lose fat but don't expect a dramatic muscle gain just yet

Adrian Bryant | 10.09.08 - 9:19 pm

#13

Hi. I hav e a problem with my midsection. My chest and stomach are have a lot of fat built up on them. Im trying to increase muscle size while burning that fat. whats the quickest and best wsy to do this?

Moe | 10.09.08 - 12:59 am

#12

Heather,

Weight loss plans will help lower breast & overall body fat but for some types of breast tissue - You may need surgery to remove it

Adrian Bryant | 09.26.08 - 7:24 pm

#11

I am very top heavy (big breast) what can I do - besides surgery- to make them smaller?

Heather | 09.26.08 - 2:05 pm

#10

Pandu,

Just read how to lose belly fat

Adrian Bryant | 08.11.08 - 5:49 pm

Hi,
I am 24yrs old weighing 178 pounds. Height 5'4". My plan is to loose weight especially belly fat by november.

I am 90% vegitarian. Usually I avoid meat. Also, my sweet intake is minimal. I totally avoid cheese, mayo, butter, sodas.

I work out for 90mins 4 times/week, which includes 30-60 mins cardio.

Please suggest me a plan which i

Pandu | 08.10.08 - 6:58 pm

belginsta,

It's better to squat down as far as you can below 90 degrees if possible to target your butt more and Here's more butt exercises to lift your saggy butt

Adrian Bryant | 07.16.08 - 12:05 pm

Hi, I had a baby 15mths ago, I use to be 120lbs and now I weigh 138lbs, I am finding it hard to lose my love handles and thighs and butt. However I am still nursing slowly weaning. I have started to run again and lift weights.

Can you suggest anything else to tighten up my saggy butt? Lot's of squats. Squats at a 90degree angle or all the way to the floor.. as I was told to do them/.? please let me know.

Thanks..

belginstar| 07.14.08 - 9:48 pm

Jennifer,

The only person who can REALLY answer that question is you and your personal doctor but...

I've never heard of any side effects of using green tea or Hydroxycut and if you're concerned about using pills...

Why not just drink 3-to-5 cups of green tea daily to get the same fat burning effects

Adrian bryant | 07.10.08 - 9:35 am

Hey,
Your website was very helpful and i want to lose weight. i have dropped from 185 to 175 but i still want to lose more. I want to take those green tea diet pills, but i am afraid of the side effects since i am only 17 and i want to make sure not to destroy my liver and kidneys. how do i know that hydroxycut wont harm my internal organs?

Jennifer | 07.09.08 - 11:39 am

JDGIRL334,

This plan for losing belly fat may help you

Adrian Bryant | 06.29.08 - 10:05 am

HI I JUST HAD A BABY ALMOST 7 MONTHS AGO AND I JUST WANT TO LOSE TEN POUNDS. I HAVE TRIED MANY DIETS BUT THEY ARE SO HARD TO STICK TO BECAUSE I ONLY EAT CERTAIN FOODS. THE MAIN PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE EXTRA BELLY FAT I NEED TO LOSE A LITTLE OFF MY STOMACH TO TIGHTEN IT BUT HOW? ARE THERE A FEW EXERCISES YOU CAN GIVE ME OR A DIET PLAN TO LOSE TEN POUNDS IM OPEN TO EXERCISE BUT I CANT DO TO MUCH BECAUSE OF BACK PROBLEMS PLEASE HELP!!!!

JDGIRL334 | 06.27.08 - 12:28 am

consultant91016,

To get the fat off your thighs without adding any size - you basically have to lose weight all over you body with a weight loss plan (see NowLoss.com) but as far as exercising to lose fat off your thighs...

Don't do any leg machines if you goal is not to increase leg size and you can still do walking and spinning

Adrian Bryant | 05.22.08 - 10:37 am

I just had a foot surgery 2-months ago and I am back to physical activity. I need to trim my theighs down and but, I do spinning, leg machines, walking, I need quick results. What else do you recommend and my calories are now in check, but, recently upon taking measurements my thighs grew by 1/4 I don't want that my theighs are 26 and 26. What do I do to get all the fat off and toned theighs? Help me.

consultant91016 | 05.21.08 - 6:01 pm

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hello i am alex im 16 and i ma currently 10.5stone i am traning to lose weight and then once i have lost about 1stoone i will then begin to tone up i have created a diet and traning plan do you think this is suitable for what i am trying to achive if not could you give me some advice on where i should cange it please? ......
My Diet Plan

Morning-
Fruit Smoothie: Natural yogurt � cup, 1 orange, half a small melon, fruit flavoured yogurt
Cinnamon and Raisin Bagel buttered
Green tea

Mid Morning-
Soy Protein drink, a banana and other fruit
water

Lunch-
Chicken mayo and Cheese and onion baguette with lettuce
2 pieces of fruit, water

Dinner-
Low Carbohydrates, High Fibre High Protein Meal
Water

Green tea

Evening �
Soy protein Drink 2 pieces of fruit/vegetables
................

Training program for 8 Weeks

Monday-

Warm up � Treadmill 10Mins Jog (burns 80 Calories)
Stretch
Work out- 15push ups X3, 15 sit ups X3, 5 Pull ups X4, 15Back raises X3, 15Tricep dips X3, 15Bicep curs (dumbbells) X3
Exercise � 15Minuit jog 5Minuit Break X4 (burns 600 Calories)

Tuesday- (Morning Work Out) �

Warm Up 10Mins Jog (burns 80 Calories)
Exercise- 20min jog min Break, 10Min Jog (Burns 300 Calories)
After School Work Out � 1 Hour session Of Kickboxing/ Jujitsu

Wednesday-

Thursday -
Tuesday (morning Work Out) �
10Mins Jog (burns 80 Calories)
Exercise- 20min jog min Break, 10Min Jog (Burns 300 Calories)
After School Work Out � 1 Hour session Of Kickboxing/ Jujitsu

Friday �
Monday-
Warm up � Treadmill 10Mins Jog (burns 80 Calories)
Exercise � 15Minuit jog 5Minuit Break X4 (burns 600 Calories)

Saturday� Rest
Sunday- Rest

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thank you

by Alex N

February 03, 2010 - 06:57

Reply to Alex N

Everything looks good except the cardio you are doing...

Replace all your cardio with intervals and do them after your weights and follow these rules to lose weight fast with intervals

by Adrian Bryant

February 03, 2010 - 07:24

Hi,
Iam 160cm height and 75 kg weight... My wedding is on May, I want to reduce my weight before that.. Whether drinking hot water will reduce weight? Pls do reply

by Ayesha – India

February 01, 2010 - 11:01

Reply to Ayesha

dont rely on hot water go here to look good for wedding

by Adrian Bryant

February 02, 2010 - 06:49

Hey i jus had surgeyr for my R. Knee cause of a old high school wreslting injury. I use to look and feel great, i was in much better shape then i am now. I mean i just dont look it ive lost a good portion of my stregth in my arms and chest my legs not so much except my R. cause of not using it. im loking to get back in to the shape i was in 3.5 yrs ago. im still 150 and 5'9 ive gaind some fat i just dont look it. whst are some excersies i can do while all jacked up?

by Marine – Okinawa Japan

January 19, 2010 - 07:33

Reply to Marine

what about your knee - what about your doctors orders?

Are you able to workout - what are your limitations if any b/cc of your knee

by Adrian Bryant

January 19, 2010 - 01:33

Reply to Marine

Docs got me doing reharb, still on cruthches, cant bend it past 70 degrees, no weight bearing on my R leg. i got all my upper body.

by Marine – Okinawa Japan

January 19, 2010 - 03:16

Reply to Marine

here's a lot of upper body workouts & exercises here

by Adrian Bryant

January 21, 2010 - 10:30

I am 15 years old and at 5'4" I weigh 175 pounds. My sister just made me maid of honor or her wedding at the end of June, so I have a new kick-butt motivation. I want to weigh around 125-130 pounds by the wedding. I looked at your Lose 50 pounds in 5 Months program but I don't have time to work out twice a day during the week. I do about 45 minutes of walking/ wii fit aerobics 4-5 times a week, and yoga/weights on weekends. I also make sire to drink a bottle of water before every meal so I don't overeat. I've lost 12 pounds in the last few weeks doing this. Should I reach my goal doing this? What can I do to step it up so I can reach my goal in six months?

by Britany

January 16, 2010 - 09:50

Reply to Britany

you can get to 125 doing this

do intervals to speed things up

by Adrian Bryant

January 17, 2010 - 12:17

Hey anyone who reads this!
i am a 17 year old girl, who is 132lbs, or 60 kilos, and about 6'1.
in the last year i've lost about 15 kgs, (or about 33pounds) and i am healthy and happy because of it.

i drink a lot of water before i eat breakfast and dinner, like 1.5L, drink about a gazillion cups of tea like Lotus (makes you feel good, helps your digestion and all that jazz), Green tea, and also licorice tea, which is like a sugary tasting tea that actually has no added sugar, just the natural sweetness from the licorice root.
This really has helped me shift weight. i also eat little/no meat, but i eat dairy at pretty much every meal, and base my eating around vegetables and fruit, spices and herbs and also dried fruits for sweetness.
also, eating spicy foods, and licorice tea really boost your metabolism and make you feel pretty great.
Eating foods as natural as you can get them (grains, raw vegetables, yogurts, milk, steamed fish, tuna, eggs..) all the basic foods, and things like bran and etc make for a fulfilling diet, that pretty much means you can eat however much you like and still lose weight. i also drink a lot of milk, but i dilute it with at least 1/4 water, and sometimes add vanilla essence to taste. i also like this hot . it makes you feel fuller, and dairy speeds up your metabolism and apparently makes your body absorb less fat that you do eat. and you really should eat 3 times a day, and snack healthy things if i feel like it between meals.

I don't really know why i'm writing all this, but anyway..
I guess it's because of the complete dumbness of some weight loss ideas. Hey, i used to kid myself with them too though. you CAN'T eat crap food and processed carbs like white bread and cakes and what not, if you actually think you want to lose weight.
seriously, just try to eat basic foods as a changed way of life, and walk to the shops, walk your dog.. (i'm a completely advocate for walking hahah )

SO there is my little rant. Eat simple things and drink water, and walk around and do stuff. it's not hard, maybe just mentally to get started. but if anything is fail safe, it's this haha.

by Chloe – australia

January 10, 2010 - 06:11

im 5'6 330 lbs 23yrs old
I have a lot of issues with motivation and sticking with any kind of diet and working out regularly but I really want to lose weight any tips? i saw the diet for 60 ounces of water recipe for 7 days is that suppose to be without food? and does green tea work hot or cold?
thanks four your time

by cha cha – phoenix, az

January 06, 2010 - 12:26

Reply to cha cha

Go to NowLoss.com and just follow those 5 steps

by Adrian Bryant

January 06, 2010 - 07:01

I have just turned 60. I do yoga twice a week and that is all the exercise I do. History - hysterectomy at 42 put on 12 kilos. Gave up smoking at 46 put on 12 more kilos. Moved to a hot part of the world, put on another 12 kilos. Had a car accident and broke a vertebra, had back op and put on another 10 kilos. Got depressed and put on another few and am now 46 kilos overweight. I need to get the old me back and I need help. Can you help? Marilynne

by Marilynne – South Africa

January 01, 2010 - 03:41