Daniel asks…
A bunch of workout/weight loss questions. Please help!?
Alright. I'm going to ask multiple questions so whenanswerwing me I guess just make sure to identify which question you are answering. If you can only answer one than still, go ahead. please contribute. And I would appreciate it if you would stay away from really obvious answers unless the question calls for one.
To start off, here is some information. I'm 15, turn 16 in June. I'm about 5"7' or 5"8' ish. I weigh about 153 pounds. I don't exactly eat the best but I'm trying to change that. And I'm on Adderall so I don't exactly eat much anyway though.
Now I am going to give some more information and ask a question at the same time
1)Do I work out too much? I tend to work out about a couple hours a day... I usually spend most of the time on an eliptical and I will divide that up with like, sit-ups, push-ups, and some other things like planks and supermans.. I do this everyday.. is that too much? will working out this much have any negative effects what-so-ever? I actualls prefer to work out this much. I';d like to work out more but I dont wanna push it. Like I feel bad about not working out and please don't try to change that about me. I just wanna know howe much is too much. am I doing too much?
2)How long will it take for a loss or gain in weight to show on the scale. Like if I eat a bag of chips and weigh myself right after, will I be seeing the effect the chips had? and if I jog on the treadmill for an hour and then come weigh myself, will I be seeing the effect that the treadmill had? Or when I weigh myself will I be seeing the results of what I did a few days ago. how does that work
3)What are some really good vitamins/nutrients that I should be tring to get? I'm mainly trying to lose stomach fat and get a six pack and I wanna know what should i make sure I get in my diet for the best effects. like is there a certain thing that will help me out big time? I want to lsoe weight and get abs. so yeah. what should I try and get in my food?
4)The workout routine that I mentioned in number 1, is that enough to get abs? pretty much just sit ups? I have an ab roller and I try to use that occasionally. but are sit ups alone enough? :-P
5)Like I said, I want to get a six pack and lose stomach fat and these damn love handles. hahaha. Whats the best kind of workout to do for that? What is the best way to lsoe stomach fat and to get a six-pack. Especially that six-pack part. I want to get results quick to. dont try and tell me a method jsut because the method is easy. I'm willing to do the difficult. I really want thi six-pack and I'll do whatever it takes to see results the fastest. but please dont be telling me to go out and buy certain equipment or DVDs or go telling me to buy some shit online please. What is the absoluite best weigh to get a six-pack and about how long do you think it might take? I just wanan get any abs really. anything is a start. even a 2-pack :-P so yeah. best way to get abs and lose stomach fat. and is there something big that I want to avoid doing? like a huge mistake I could make that could hinder my results??
6)I know that you obvously need to lose the fat on top of abs for them to show, but I've heard people say that you should lose the stomach fatr then take care of the abs. is that true? Should I get rid of the fat, then work on the abs? or can I work on both on the same time. that way once the fat is gone the abs might already be there. or is that even possible? I have a profound misunderstanding for the human body so sorry haha.
7)What do you think is the biggest I could be but still have abs show up, preferably without flexing? my goal of getting a six-pack, is to have that six-pack be there at all times. I dont wanna have to flex for it to show because then I will be like, trying to show off or something :-P Like what is the largest waist measurement/weight/hip size or whatever that I could have a six-pack still show without flexing?
8)I don't think I get nearly enough protein. What is a good way to get more protein in my diet. apparantly like fish and red meat or whatever is a good way but like is there and supplement or anything? any way I can just literally add protein to other things? and if not then what IS the best way to get more in my diet. Could I just eat more in order to get enough protein? like id take in lots of calories/fat but then I could maybe just workout extra to burn that off? Idk. that doesnt sound to healthy
Thank you so much in advanced for reading this and for any help you may give me. as you can probably tell, I really want this six-pack. im willind to do whatever it takes. I trust you guys here and Itrust that you can really help me :)
Also, if you have any tips or words of encouragement in general, then feel free to share.
I really need help!
Joe answers:
It will take an hour for me to read yours, just read what I am pasting here
Reduce your junk food intake and stick to wholesome foods such as fruits and vegetables. Imagine your body as the machine to burn your weight and actually perform the workouts.
Do not plan dieting because it is not a solution for a longer duration. You can easily feel tired by following a particular diet pattern for a shorter duration. It reduces your rate of metabolism by draining away the water content and retaining the fat content.
Schedule an exercise program almost daily and gradually increase your workout. Reduce one spicy meal in a week and work towards healthy meal consumption.
Think in realistic terms and decide to lose about one to two pounds per week. Even if you lose weight rapidly you will revert back to the original weight soon. Contact people who have successfully lost weight and follow the same procedures they have tried out.
Http://tips-to-lose-weight.blogspot.com/
George asks…
Will I lose fat & tone up quick if I continue doing this? (10 POINTS!)?
I go to the gym at 2-day intervals (2 days at the gym, 1 day of rest, 2 days at the gym...) I begin my workout by stretching and doing ab work (crunches, leg lifts, & planks). This takes me about 30 minutes or so. Then I do my cardio routine on the elliptical (on the "weight loss interval" setting) for 20-30 minutes, depending on how much I can handle that day. After that, I walk one lap around the track to cool down, then I proceed to my arm/leg workout. I alternate arm and leg workouts each day. This completes my workout.
As for my diet, I eat about 4 small meals per day. A small meal for me is a piece of fruit, or a turkey sandwich, or a small bowl of cereal, etc. I have also cut out junk food and sweets. I drink about 80 ounces of water each day as well.
If I continue with this plan, will I lose fat and tone up quick? I REALLY want to lose 15 pounds in the next two months.
If it helps, I am 19, female, 5'5", and 148 pounds.
10 POINTS TO BEST ANSWER!!
Thanks in advance! :)
Joe answers:
Hello!!
You are doing great with your exercise. My only suggestion would be not to use the "weight loss mode" on the epileptical trainer but use interval training mode or do it yourself 2 mins on the highest speed you can go , go really fast, then 1 minute of recovery then 2 minutes fast and so on.... This has been shown to burn more fat than staying on one speed.
With your diet you want to make sure your metabolism is fast so perhaps have 3 small meals (i.e turkey and salad sandwich, bowl cereal, lean meat and vegies) and 2 snacks daily (i.e tub of low fat yoghurt, 1 peice fruit, 2 crackers with light cream cheese) etc.
You will lose fat and tone up and your goals are realistic but make sure you dont get "workout burnout", but exercising so much. You need to be able to sustain the level of exercise so even if , long term, your dropped a session, after you have reached your goal , to promote weight maintenance that would be fine.
Best of luck!
Angela- Dieititian
Carol asks…
Quick Quick Weight loss?
ok i have my diet
protein shake for breakfast normal low cal low fat lunch protein shake for dinner no junk food and water throughout the day
im goign to be doing that for a few weeks
so now for my workout plan
im gonna walk my dog for 30 mins everyday
im gonna go to the gym 3-4 times a weeks for a little bit of cardio and to lift weights
with that will i lose alot of weight?
how much?
(yes i know its unhealthy i just need answers)
Joe answers:
OK, let us dis-spell all the myths about weight loss programs. You reduce your intake of food, you will lose weight. Although it is true that the more physically active you are the quicker you will loose the weight. All those excuses like I have a slow metabolism or I am fat due to my genes are mostly excuses. How many fat people do you see in those starving areas of the world? Many of those diet products are nothing more than scams and may be harm full to your health. REDUCE YOUR FOOD INTAKE, eat fruits and vegetables, do some exercise like walking. But do not go on a diet if you are not in good health without the advise of your Doctor. As a French Doctor says who has a 100% success with his overweight patients: Forget all those diet foods, eat healthy food, reduce your intake, stay active and you will lose the excessive weight.
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