What is a healthy weight for me?21 years old6' 2"Medium build.
Answer:
Ideal weight isn't just based on your age and height.It's also based on your body structure.You can look at a chart but it may just be a waist of time.I'm 22,4'10 and my ideal weight is around 95lbs.My body structure however says I should be about 120-125.If you're concerned about your weight you should go to your doctor and ask what the weight for all three should be.Just remember it's called "ideal" for a reason.Don't hurt yourself trying to be the weight some stupid chart says you should be.Eat right,get good exercise and have plenty of fun getting in shape!!
According to the Body Mass Index, an appropriate weight would be from 171-209 pounds.
well your pretty tall so your probably safe between 160-180
but if you want professional help you can go to any diet website set up a free profile and be able to use the tools there
such as e-diets..com,fitness .com . or even yahoo health i think they have tools
between 150 to 186 i do believe. man ur tall!! lol
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Help with weight loss?
i weight 140 pounds and i am 5"3 i would really like to lose 15-20 pounds and tone up by summer, meaning near the end of june.can anyone give me tips?? thanks =)
Answer:
Try Jenny craig. I joind 4 weeks ago and have already lost 15 pounds! They have reasonable programs.
Tone up by working out, that will lost the weight right there. I don't think you need to diet, just eat right.http://beachbody.com
power 90 or p90x.......Take supplements as well. good luck.I lost 70lbs.
Start doing 3 - 5 sessions of cardio each week, with each session lasting for at least 30 mins. You can do anything that gets your heart rate up such as boxing, running, swimming, dancing, power walking, etc.Buy some light weights (3 or 4 pounds) and start doing some strength training as well - lunges, squats, pushups, bicep curls, tricep extensions, etc. Having muscle mass burns more calories than not having muscle.Eat more fresh fruit and vegies, whole grains, lean meat and fish. Stay away from fatty foods and takeaway, or at least limit what you have. Drink 2 liters of water a day and stay away from soft drinks as they are just empty calories.Limit the amount of processed foods you have (cakes, cookies, chocolate).
Read this articles :
- Several recipe for healthy diet planning, the link : http://www.anti-aging-corner.com/the-non...
- cut the cheese lose 15 pounds : http://www.anti-aging-corner.com/cut-the...
- Exercise The Key To Weight Loss : http://www.anti-aging-corner.com/exercis...
- http://www.anti-aging-corner.com/are-die...Hope this help.
My mom actually found this great solution to loosing weight and she's going to try it cause her friends are taking it and loosing weight. it's a pill called Calogel and they have 2 weight loss kinds, they have the "night time" and "day time" pills you take just before bed and/or when you first wake up, they also have other solutions as well.here is the web site: http://www.justbeforebed.com/index.php?...
you can check out some of the programs with free trials and select the one you likehttp://www.dragonrewards.com/browse/all/...
Answer:
Try Jenny craig. I joind 4 weeks ago and have already lost 15 pounds! They have reasonable programs.
Tone up by working out, that will lost the weight right there. I don't think you need to diet, just eat right.http://beachbody.com
power 90 or p90x.......Take supplements as well. good luck.I lost 70lbs.
Start doing 3 - 5 sessions of cardio each week, with each session lasting for at least 30 mins. You can do anything that gets your heart rate up such as boxing, running, swimming, dancing, power walking, etc.Buy some light weights (3 or 4 pounds) and start doing some strength training as well - lunges, squats, pushups, bicep curls, tricep extensions, etc. Having muscle mass burns more calories than not having muscle.Eat more fresh fruit and vegies, whole grains, lean meat and fish. Stay away from fatty foods and takeaway, or at least limit what you have. Drink 2 liters of water a day and stay away from soft drinks as they are just empty calories.Limit the amount of processed foods you have (cakes, cookies, chocolate).
Read this articles :
- Several recipe for healthy diet planning, the link : http://www.anti-aging-corner.com/the-non...
- cut the cheese lose 15 pounds : http://www.anti-aging-corner.com/cut-the...
- Exercise The Key To Weight Loss : http://www.anti-aging-corner.com/exercis...
- http://www.anti-aging-corner.com/are-die...Hope this help.
My mom actually found this great solution to loosing weight and she's going to try it cause her friends are taking it and loosing weight. it's a pill called Calogel and they have 2 weight loss kinds, they have the "night time" and "day time" pills you take just before bed and/or when you first wake up, they also have other solutions as well.here is the web site: http://www.justbeforebed.com/index.php?...
you can check out some of the programs with free trials and select the one you likehttp://www.dragonrewards.com/browse/all/...
Help with weight and stuff like that..Is this healthy for me?
Im 5'8 and Im fully packed with muscle, but Im chubby as well. I weight 180 lbs . I dont eat fast food. I only eat healthy food its just that I eat too much of it. Is this healthy for me?
Doctor said I am really healthy but I have extra weight. I dont drink soda, eat fast food, greasy food, i just eat a lot of poultry and vegetables.. for snacks I eat peanuts and raisinsis this healthy?
Answer:
peanuts have alot of fats and i would say that you might be eating other things for snack that might not help chubbyness check your snacks for hydrogenated oils which have trans fats these foods include pretzels cereals bread and crackers and stuff
What is your body fat percentage? This will tell you if you are healthy.HTH : )
Doctor said I am really healthy but I have extra weight. I dont drink soda, eat fast food, greasy food, i just eat a lot of poultry and vegetables.. for snacks I eat peanuts and raisinsis this healthy?
Answer:
peanuts have alot of fats and i would say that you might be eating other things for snack that might not help chubbyness check your snacks for hydrogenated oils which have trans fats these foods include pretzels cereals bread and crackers and stuff
What is your body fat percentage? This will tell you if you are healthy.HTH : )
Help with strength workout!!!?
I have been working out for about 6 months really trying to gain muscle strength and endurance. I'm a 27 year old female. I can't get past 5 curls with the 50 lbs bicep barbel. when I started I could do 20 push up, now I can't get past 30. I need to be able to do pull ups and still can't even do one. I have no definition in my arms like I had hoped. Is this what they call a plateau? What can I do to boost my strength up? Am I missing a critical part of this?
Answer:
Add more protein to your diet, particularly whey isolate and be sure to have a post workout protein drink (within 45 minutes of completing your workout) as this is the most critical period for recovery and growth. Without knowing your diet or exercise routine it is very hard to give you an accurate answer, but keep in mind that your body grows as a whole so you need to be exercising all the muscles in your body and it is preferrable to use compound exercises (involves the movement of two or more joints as opposed to isolation exercises, like curls). Compounds build mass, isolation exercises carve in the details.
50 pounds is alot try with lighter weights and build up to 50 alot of ppl cant curl 50 5 times i dont think i can
are you mixing up the resistance training you are doing on the muscles? try pressing the bar or dumb bells for different results. Have you been working out your lats? most women can't lift their own weight doing a pull up anyway. What about assisted chin ups? also, you can try doing 3-5 sets of 8-10 reps at the max you can lift in order to tear the muscle so you get new growth and bigger muscle.
Look to your diet. Sounds like you are missing protein. Your body needs protein to rebuild the muscle you are tearing when you work out that hard. Your local gym should be able to recommend a dietitian who help you work out exactly what you need..
YOUR BODY IS TRYING TO TELL YOU ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ALREADY...LISTEN UP!
Answer:
Add more protein to your diet, particularly whey isolate and be sure to have a post workout protein drink (within 45 minutes of completing your workout) as this is the most critical period for recovery and growth. Without knowing your diet or exercise routine it is very hard to give you an accurate answer, but keep in mind that your body grows as a whole so you need to be exercising all the muscles in your body and it is preferrable to use compound exercises (involves the movement of two or more joints as opposed to isolation exercises, like curls). Compounds build mass, isolation exercises carve in the details.
50 pounds is alot try with lighter weights and build up to 50 alot of ppl cant curl 50 5 times i dont think i can
are you mixing up the resistance training you are doing on the muscles? try pressing the bar or dumb bells for different results. Have you been working out your lats? most women can't lift their own weight doing a pull up anyway. What about assisted chin ups? also, you can try doing 3-5 sets of 8-10 reps at the max you can lift in order to tear the muscle so you get new growth and bigger muscle.
Look to your diet. Sounds like you are missing protein. Your body needs protein to rebuild the muscle you are tearing when you work out that hard. Your local gym should be able to recommend a dietitian who help you work out exactly what you need..
YOUR BODY IS TRYING TO TELL YOU ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ALREADY...LISTEN UP!
Help with some changes!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
I have two months until my trip to china, with my chinese friend who keeps telling me her mom says she is fat now (she is 110 lbs and 5'5) So, since i'm going to china and im obviously going to stand out (im 5'9, 150 lbs) i want to lose some baby fat before i leave, because i DONT want to be known as the fat american friend. What should I use to lose this weight, because i have NO free time whatsoever (my school requires 4 hours of work a night, plus 80 hours community service a year, and 2 hour practices every day), i was thinking about diet pills but i need one that is not terrible for you, and that will help lose weight around the middle. (im also going to eat healthier)
thanks!, please help meee!
Answer:
DO NOT TAKE DIET PILLS! They are dangerous!!Last year I was visiting my parents and took diet pills (Leptopril -does not contain ephedra) on top on my exercise routine and normal diet. I was 26 at the time, 5'11, 180 lbs. By week three I was sick. I had diarrhea, dry heaves, dizziness, headaches, and a general feeling of being sick. I thought I had caught the flu or something. I had lost 13 lbs in 4 days. One morning I told my mom I didn't feel good. My vision kept blacking out and I felt (for lack of a better way to say it) stoned. Later that afternoon I was walking from the bathroom to my bedroom (a 5 foot walk) and I passed out. I was rushed to the hospital emergency where they did a bunch of tests on me.My pulse was up to 120, My blood pressure was 150/40, they had to start me on an IV, the did an EKG on me, took blood and urine samples, and a whole barrage of other tests.They finally got me stabilized and said that I was dehydrated and malnutritioned. I told him that I took diet pills. When I mentioned diet pill, the doctors face lit up and said that's why. He said they can cause a whole bunch of health problems, including death. He told me to toss the diet pills or next time I might not be so lucky.I was kept in the hospital for almost 10 hours, given 3 or 4 IVs, potassium, juices, and monitored (by the EKG, blood pressure, and heart rate machines) every 15 minutes.Please take my story as a warning. If you seriously want to loose weight there are better ways (I know because I've lost weight after this)The quickest way is to cut out red meats, starches, breads, sugars, alcohol, and sodas.Eat veggies (salads are good), soups, and drink TONS of water. If you get hungry between a meal, drink water to fill up.In moderation eat white meats, and fruits (fruits contain natural sugars, and that can put on weight)Practice portion control. Yes, you'll feel hungry at first, but think of your goal, and soon your stomach will start shrinking and you won't have that feeling anymore.Eat 5 times a day. A small breakfast. A mid-morning snack, such as an apple. A small lunch. A mid-afternoon snack, such as carrots. A lite dinner. Do not eat any later than 7pm (6pm is better.)Go exercise for at least an hour a day, incorporating weight training. Weight training builds muscle. Muscle burns fat. You get the idea. It also gives tone and definition. Also do a few yoga and pilates exercises to help tone those hard to reach and stubborn areas.
smoke, dont eat and dont sleep 4 days on end. and you could take caffeine pills and generally stop being lazy
Get a workout dvd. billy blanks tae bo is really good and you can get it for about two dollars off of ebay. it works your whole body, including your midsection. good luck and enjoy your trip!!!
Watching your diet will help, but exercise will help more. So walk to class and get up and move as much as you can.
Don't eat fast foods. Stay with yogurt, fruit and vegetables. Also drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Enjoy your trip.
first of all your not overweight. and who cares what the people in CHINA think. im not saying that to be ignorant but you will see those people once in ur life and never ever again. just be confident in how u look and feel. but if ur that concerned then u will find time to eat right and work out.
thanks!, please help meee!
Answer:
DO NOT TAKE DIET PILLS! They are dangerous!!Last year I was visiting my parents and took diet pills (Leptopril -does not contain ephedra) on top on my exercise routine and normal diet. I was 26 at the time, 5'11, 180 lbs. By week three I was sick. I had diarrhea, dry heaves, dizziness, headaches, and a general feeling of being sick. I thought I had caught the flu or something. I had lost 13 lbs in 4 days. One morning I told my mom I didn't feel good. My vision kept blacking out and I felt (for lack of a better way to say it) stoned. Later that afternoon I was walking from the bathroom to my bedroom (a 5 foot walk) and I passed out. I was rushed to the hospital emergency where they did a bunch of tests on me.My pulse was up to 120, My blood pressure was 150/40, they had to start me on an IV, the did an EKG on me, took blood and urine samples, and a whole barrage of other tests.They finally got me stabilized and said that I was dehydrated and malnutritioned. I told him that I took diet pills. When I mentioned diet pill, the doctors face lit up and said that's why. He said they can cause a whole bunch of health problems, including death. He told me to toss the diet pills or next time I might not be so lucky.I was kept in the hospital for almost 10 hours, given 3 or 4 IVs, potassium, juices, and monitored (by the EKG, blood pressure, and heart rate machines) every 15 minutes.Please take my story as a warning. If you seriously want to loose weight there are better ways (I know because I've lost weight after this)The quickest way is to cut out red meats, starches, breads, sugars, alcohol, and sodas.Eat veggies (salads are good), soups, and drink TONS of water. If you get hungry between a meal, drink water to fill up.In moderation eat white meats, and fruits (fruits contain natural sugars, and that can put on weight)Practice portion control. Yes, you'll feel hungry at first, but think of your goal, and soon your stomach will start shrinking and you won't have that feeling anymore.Eat 5 times a day. A small breakfast. A mid-morning snack, such as an apple. A small lunch. A mid-afternoon snack, such as carrots. A lite dinner. Do not eat any later than 7pm (6pm is better.)Go exercise for at least an hour a day, incorporating weight training. Weight training builds muscle. Muscle burns fat. You get the idea. It also gives tone and definition. Also do a few yoga and pilates exercises to help tone those hard to reach and stubborn areas.
smoke, dont eat and dont sleep 4 days on end. and you could take caffeine pills and generally stop being lazy
Get a workout dvd. billy blanks tae bo is really good and you can get it for about two dollars off of ebay. it works your whole body, including your midsection. good luck and enjoy your trip!!!
Watching your diet will help, but exercise will help more. So walk to class and get up and move as much as you can.
Don't eat fast foods. Stay with yogurt, fruit and vegetables. Also drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Enjoy your trip.
first of all your not overweight. and who cares what the people in CHINA think. im not saying that to be ignorant but you will see those people once in ur life and never ever again. just be confident in how u look and feel. but if ur that concerned then u will find time to eat right and work out.
Help with pilates?
When they tell you to tighten your stomach, what does this mean? Also, sometimes when the instructer on the video is saying this should really be hurting, I don't feel it at all. I think this may be because I'm not really sure how to tighten my stomach. Is this right?
Answer:
Pilate's is not an intense workout, your not sup post to get really sweaty or tired. When they say tighten your stomach it means push your stomach to your spine, so your back does not get hurt during the exercise. Pilate's is great for toning and sculpting but you should do another cardio workout with it to speed up the results, and because Pilate's burn little calories. Good luck.
Tightenening the stomach means to sort of exhale and allow the stomach to expand which makes it tighten.
Answer:
Pilate's is not an intense workout, your not sup post to get really sweaty or tired. When they say tighten your stomach it means push your stomach to your spine, so your back does not get hurt during the exercise. Pilate's is great for toning and sculpting but you should do another cardio workout with it to speed up the results, and because Pilate's burn little calories. Good luck.
Tightenening the stomach means to sort of exhale and allow the stomach to expand which makes it tighten.
Help with everything....?
Im hoping to loose weight for my wedding but the problem is a few years ago i was hit hard with a mental problem %26 now have problems leaving the house alone, meeting people and a big problem with the way i look.
I moved to my area 2years ago (in july) %26 i know no-one, but like i said i have problems meeting people.
I have 3 kids under 3 %26 no room in our house for exercising. I have no idea what to do.
I cant leave the house alone to go running %26 i cant meet people to do it with. I cant do it with my partner (long story).
I need a diet i can stick to easily to loose some weight then maybe i might have some confidence to go out to a gym at some point.
Another problem is i crave chocolate alot %26 things to munch on around 9pm. Oh %26 im slightly addicted to red bull and i smoke a bit.
GOD! im a bloody mess :o)
I havnt got loads of money to spend on books, websites or strange foods.
If you have a diet i could use please could you email it to me Festi@happyhippie.com
thanks ash
Answer:
Sent you an email, Godloveya!
I lost 105 pounds in 6 months. Here is how I did it.
1. Every morning get up and walk for 45 minutes. You can start with less time, but you want to get up to 45 minutes, and it must be fast walk. You want your heart rate to go up. It must be in the morning, it kick starts your metabolism.
2. I cut out Red Meat, and fatty foods. Boneless skinnless chicken breast, baked, or grilled, rice and vegetables (steamed).
3. Eat half. Just eat half of what you normally eat. Put 1/2 on your plate, and put the rest away. Cook less. When you go to fast food, get salads only. Or grilled chicken. No fries, only diet soda. Or water.It will work, once you get into a routine, you will get hooked on the results, and you will keep the routine. It has been over a year for me. Also start counting your calories. Write them down. You would be amazed as to how much more aware you are of your caloric intake, if you actually write it down. We recently discovered a site that offers a great program that counts calories, as well as keeps track of everything. It allows multiple users, so everyone in the family can keep track. They offer a free 7 day trial, and so far I am very impressed with the product. Try the 7 days and see. It allows you to add the exercise that you do during the day, which increases the amount of calories you can take in. Very Cool!!
http://www.calorieking.comA sight with some really cool diet calculators and interesting calorie counting calculators is here. Check it out.
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/...Check out my before and after pic at my yahoo 360 page
http://profiles.yahoo.com/gorillamyke...Stay motivated, and get up and walk every day. I seriously lost all my weight starting off my day on my walk. Good LUCK!
Go lo-cal and get a grip on yourself ol' buddy.
My family and I have been using the best cleansing technology...:)the first time I did it, I lost 16 pounds in 9 days:)...check out this site....w w w .gocleanse. com/colinIt will change your life:)
Try to cut back on sweets , also chasing the kids around is a very good way to get in shape, plus you have to get the will power or some kind of support from people around you I think the kids is the best way to go try to get them more involve with physical things and play along with them it's a good start.
The secret is acknowledging the true purpose of food as fuel rather than entertainment. Focus on protein, fats, and carbohydrates and learn about each of them. A little bit of research online will teach you a lot. Remember, don't diet; change your eating lifestyle. Doing so will change your life for the better. For the exercise, consider it a priority to include it into your routine.Anyway, if you want it simple, here it is in ten steps:
1. protein is good...eat plenty (about 30% of your caloric intake)
2. fats are good and bad...know the difference
3. saturated and trans fats are the bad ones - limit these
4. poly- and mono-unsaturated fats are good - don't be afraid of them
5. carbohydrates are good and bad...know the difference
6. fibers and complex carbs are the good ones - eat these (about 40% of your caloric intake)
7. sugars and simple carbs are the bad ones - limit these, particularly late in the day (stay away from sodas and chips!)
8. drink water - lots and lots and lots of water. It's the only drink you need. Anything else is either wasted or simply bad for you
9. Eat 4-6 "meals" a day to boost your metabolism.
10. A meal is defined as a portion of a low-fat, protein rich entree, a portion of veggies for vits/mins, and a portion of complex carbs. (You can get these combined as a health shake)For exercise, it's even simpler:
1. 4-6 hours per week
2. 45-90 min each day you exercise
3. do aerobic exercise (20-40 min) every day you exercise
4. work abdominals every day you exercise (between sets makes it easy)
5. do chest and triceps exercises on one day
6. do back and biceps exercises on a different day
7. do legs and shoulder exercises on a different day
8. do your exercises in sets (i.e. 3 times with 6-12 repetitions each)
9. keep a record of what you do to measure progress.
10. when your progress stalls (called "plateau"), switch up your routine.
I moved to my area 2years ago (in july) %26 i know no-one, but like i said i have problems meeting people.
I have 3 kids under 3 %26 no room in our house for exercising. I have no idea what to do.
I cant leave the house alone to go running %26 i cant meet people to do it with. I cant do it with my partner (long story).
I need a diet i can stick to easily to loose some weight then maybe i might have some confidence to go out to a gym at some point.
Another problem is i crave chocolate alot %26 things to munch on around 9pm. Oh %26 im slightly addicted to red bull and i smoke a bit.
GOD! im a bloody mess :o)
I havnt got loads of money to spend on books, websites or strange foods.
If you have a diet i could use please could you email it to me Festi@happyhippie.com
thanks ash
Answer:
Sent you an email, Godloveya!
I lost 105 pounds in 6 months. Here is how I did it.
1. Every morning get up and walk for 45 minutes. You can start with less time, but you want to get up to 45 minutes, and it must be fast walk. You want your heart rate to go up. It must be in the morning, it kick starts your metabolism.
2. I cut out Red Meat, and fatty foods. Boneless skinnless chicken breast, baked, or grilled, rice and vegetables (steamed).
3. Eat half. Just eat half of what you normally eat. Put 1/2 on your plate, and put the rest away. Cook less. When you go to fast food, get salads only. Or grilled chicken. No fries, only diet soda. Or water.It will work, once you get into a routine, you will get hooked on the results, and you will keep the routine. It has been over a year for me. Also start counting your calories. Write them down. You would be amazed as to how much more aware you are of your caloric intake, if you actually write it down. We recently discovered a site that offers a great program that counts calories, as well as keeps track of everything. It allows multiple users, so everyone in the family can keep track. They offer a free 7 day trial, and so far I am very impressed with the product. Try the 7 days and see. It allows you to add the exercise that you do during the day, which increases the amount of calories you can take in. Very Cool!!
http://www.calorieking.comA sight with some really cool diet calculators and interesting calorie counting calculators is here. Check it out.
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/...Check out my before and after pic at my yahoo 360 page
http://profiles.yahoo.com/gorillamyke...Stay motivated, and get up and walk every day. I seriously lost all my weight starting off my day on my walk. Good LUCK!
Go lo-cal and get a grip on yourself ol' buddy.
My family and I have been using the best cleansing technology...:)the first time I did it, I lost 16 pounds in 9 days:)...check out this site....w w w .gocleanse. com/colinIt will change your life:)
Try to cut back on sweets , also chasing the kids around is a very good way to get in shape, plus you have to get the will power or some kind of support from people around you I think the kids is the best way to go try to get them more involve with physical things and play along with them it's a good start.
The secret is acknowledging the true purpose of food as fuel rather than entertainment. Focus on protein, fats, and carbohydrates and learn about each of them. A little bit of research online will teach you a lot. Remember, don't diet; change your eating lifestyle. Doing so will change your life for the better. For the exercise, consider it a priority to include it into your routine.Anyway, if you want it simple, here it is in ten steps:
1. protein is good...eat plenty (about 30% of your caloric intake)
2. fats are good and bad...know the difference
3. saturated and trans fats are the bad ones - limit these
4. poly- and mono-unsaturated fats are good - don't be afraid of them
5. carbohydrates are good and bad...know the difference
6. fibers and complex carbs are the good ones - eat these (about 40% of your caloric intake)
7. sugars and simple carbs are the bad ones - limit these, particularly late in the day (stay away from sodas and chips!)
8. drink water - lots and lots and lots of water. It's the only drink you need. Anything else is either wasted or simply bad for you
9. Eat 4-6 "meals" a day to boost your metabolism.
10. A meal is defined as a portion of a low-fat, protein rich entree, a portion of veggies for vits/mins, and a portion of complex carbs. (You can get these combined as a health shake)For exercise, it's even simpler:
1. 4-6 hours per week
2. 45-90 min each day you exercise
3. do aerobic exercise (20-40 min) every day you exercise
4. work abdominals every day you exercise (between sets makes it easy)
5. do chest and triceps exercises on one day
6. do back and biceps exercises on a different day
7. do legs and shoulder exercises on a different day
8. do your exercises in sets (i.e. 3 times with 6-12 repetitions each)
9. keep a record of what you do to measure progress.
10. when your progress stalls (called "plateau"), switch up your routine.
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