Lose pounds and inches
What should I do to lose 50 pounds by March?
How many calories should I eat and what kind of cardio and exercise works best? I am 190 pounds and 5' 6. I would really like to be able to lose the weight by Spring Break.
Public Comments
- Simple. Eat less.
- check out the chart on: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3040366 to see how many calories you should consume. start off walking/running 20+ min. twice a day for the first week just so your body warms up to exercising. after the first week, start running 40+ min. twice a day. you may also choose to swim every other day, or everyday if you want. swimming and running would probably be the most beneficial, both physically and time-wise. because running helps to burn calories off your abs, thighs, butt, legs, pretty much the whole lower body. and swimming helps with the biceps, triceps, back, chest, arms, shoulders; upper body. just about anything that is cardio-respiratory will be helpful though (running, walking, swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc.). try to lay off sweets and fried foods as well. instead try to have your meals consist of fruits and vegetables. its annoying/gross at first, but you'll get used to it (i did, and i hate veggies). i also heard that eating 5-6 smaller meals vs. 3 big meals is better. since when you snack often, you wont be starving while waiting for your next meal (causing you to over-eat). you should start to see results after about 6 weeks, assuming that you kept at your "diet"...
