Please help me lose my weight!!!

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I weigh 137 pounds and I really want to lose some weight, because I’m extremely embarrassed to go swimming. I know there’s really no “fast” way to lose weight, but what can I do to lose weight? I always drink water instead of sugary drinks, and I do 100 sit-ups and ballet squats before I go to bed every night. Any other important tips and exercises I can do for great results? Oh and I want to lose fat on my stomach, hips, and I want to tone my legs.

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1. First start by getting up earlier than usual. Around 5:30 AM to do some of you workouts. Getting up early shocks your metabolism because the body needs more energy to get going. Right? This will start your system on the road to weight loss. That early start with about 10 minutes of stretching. Have a cup of coffee to get the blood going also.

2. Do all the sit-ups you can. Just do them. 15 or 20 whatever, we don’t have a lot of time to work with. Rest 1 minute repeat, do this for 6 sets. Already you are breathing hard and feel worn, because the body is working extra hard at being up earlier and then going right into exercise. If the early morning hour lets you get your cardio in, go ahead and do it. 30 minutes.

3. Diet. Cut all current meal portions in half, just cut them in half, nothing fancy or complicated, CUT IN HALF! Cut out all bread products, all gravies, candies, chips, night snacks, etc. If you crave at night eat a banana, other fruit or best a non-fat yogurt. There are some tasty ones out there.

4. In the evening do another 6 sets of sit-ups maxing out each set. Cardio again. The trick is to stay with getting up earlier. Yes it’s hard, that’s why it is so effective. Why do you think the Army gets up so early, it is intense training to the max.

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First you have to understand the basics of losing fat. You cannot specifically reduce fat from different spots on your body, such as your stomach, hips or legs. As you lose body fat, it comes off various areas in proportions according to your genetics. The good thing is that women tend to lose fat from their stomach first!

There are really no “tricks” to dieting and exercise to lose body fat. It’s good that you’re drinking water, but make sure you’re really consuming no calorie-containing beverages at all. This includes milk! Dairy is a decent source of calories and protein, but pretty much any calorie-containing beverages cause you to consume too much over the course of the day.

As for you diet, there are a just a few simple rules to follow. Things can get much more complicated, but just start by eating 4-5 small meals per day and focus on getting lean protein from things like poultry, fish, and some red meat. Eggs and dairy are fine in small quantities, as well. Also, consume plenty of fresh produce, as well, and some healthy fats from nuts and oils. Finally, have some whole grains, but not too many – even “good” carbs can keep you from losing fat quickly. Most of your meals should be a small portion of meat + veggies + olive oil or nuts.

As for exercise – it’s good to do things like sit-ups and bodyweight squats, but you’ll get the best results from actually lifting heavy weights. NO, you won’t get “bulky” – the only way to get “bulky” is to eat too much and gain body fat. Lifting weights will help you build muscle, and although there really is no such thing as “toning,” your body will start to take on a much “tighter” appearance as you lose fat and build muscle.

Finally, you should do some cardio every day. The best way to do this is to get up early and go for a brisk walk every morning. It doesn’t need to be extremely long; 30-45 minutes usually does the trick. When you haven’t eaten anything in the morning (take this walk before breakfast), your body is best suited to using your body fat for energy.

Combine these tips for cardio, weight training, and especially DIET, and you will lose body fat as quickly as humanly possible. Don’t get desperate and starve yourself, for if you do, you will lose several pounds quickly and then stop making any progress. Ultimately you will end up back where you started.