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sophia f asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

Good weight loss website?

what is a good website for sharing weight loss tips and progress with other users in the uk. I would also like one where you can monitor your weight by selecting what you have eaten in the day and what exercise you have done. Is there one thats the most popular in the UK?

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    myfitnesspal.com I love, love, love it! I have lost 50 pounds by using it so far, it tracks your fitness, your weight and your caloric intake- plus it's free. Also, sparkpeople.com will do the same and has free exercise videos you can do. I just think MFP.com is easier to use.

  • 1 decade ago

    I know of no websites, but I have information that is just as good.

    There is no pill or trendy new diet that can accomplish what sensible eating and exercise does. The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume. This does not mean to starve yourself, but to eat bulkier, lower-calorie foods. For instance, rather than having turkey on white bread for lunch, have turkey on 100% WHOLE WHEAT bread, with a piece of lettuce or several slices of tomato. It's important to consume 100% whole grains rather than enriched because whole grains have all their fiber and original nutrients whereas enriched have only a portion- which has been added. The nutrients are always good for you, but high-fiber foods will keep you fuller for longer, so that you don't eat as often.

    In addition, rather than having a handful of chips for a snack, have an apple. An apple is pleasantly sweet (or tart, if you like the green variety), but is also largely water. This water will fill you up surprisingly so you won't be likely to eat later. Finally, for dinner, you could have a piece of baked (or fried) chicken, corn-on-the-cob, and a small bowl of frozen yougurt for dessert. For breakfast, you could have whole grain pancakes and a piece of fruit.

    Don't think of skipping meals because that will only set you back. When you go without food for a long time, your metabolism slows down so as not to use up your energy. True, you could eventually lose weight by fasting, but you would also be weak and unhealthy.

    For exercise, you should buy a rope with which to jump. It doesn't need to be expensive, as a decent rope can be found for about five dollars.

    Most importantly about all this is CONSISTENCY. The weight will not come off in a few days, but only in at least a week, and only 1-2 pounds at that. The body is not mean to lose weight quickly.

  • 4 years ago

    switch from pouring your cereal straight from the box to using a measuring cup to cut your cereal calorie count in half

  • 4 years ago

    increase your non workout activity levels

  • 5 years ago

    Eat a diet filled with all natural healthy whole foods

  • 5 years ago

    If you have a seperate room keep small useful exercise equipment Use those equipment while reading and listening songs

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    5 years ago

    Avoid late night eating Because your metabolism slows down when you sleep

  • 5 years ago

    for a thicker creamier texture choose low fat unsweetened greek yogurt loaded with protein calcium and natural probiotics it makes for a tasty snack any time

  • 5 years ago

    try a plain greek yogurt with frozen berries for a pre workout boost

  • 5 years ago

    cravings can sneak up on you when you re tired try taking a nap if you feel yourself wanting some junk food

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