Diet & the best workout ?????

[Zoi]

its hard to lose any weight   that fast  and hormones are the reason 

so girls are u on a diet that can help with out  starving , and what kind of exercise do u choose to do?

im 180 cm  and 78 kgs   planing to go 65 kgs

pleeeease  heeelllllp

[chrishoney]

Look into the abs diet for women. The "Abs Diet" was originally published by Men's Health magazine, and they later came out with a book targeted at women "The Abs Diet for Women". The diets (hate this word as it implies a temporary fix, when in reality you need to make more permanent lifestyle changes) are essentially the same, but the exercise recommendations are different, with lots less pumping iron in the "female" book.

Ultimately you have to ingest less calories than you expend in any given period of time to lose weight. Calories in has to be less than calories out. Unlike fad diets, which are usually not sustainable over long periods of time (think of all those diets named after one person!) and DON"T promote healthy nutritional balance along with adequate exercise, 'The Abs Diet' is based on good science and can form the cornerstone of healthy lifestyle habits. Basically, with the Abs Diet you balance your proportional intake of protein, carbs and fats via smaller more frequent meals and snacks, to stimulate your metabolism up a notch (burning more calories for basal metabolism means less is put into storage as body fat).

But diet isn't enough; you need to also increase lean body mass and decrease body fat percentage. Aside from other general health  reasons to do this the idea here is that lean body mass has a higher calorie expenditure for basal metabolism than body fat, so increasing lean body mass and reducing body fat percentage means you burn more calories just sitting there and breathing. Exercise recommendations are legion, but you will need to find a system that you like to do and will do consistently.

In healthy weight loss, there are no quick fixes; you can't cut corners. You have to put in the time and effort. Any system that promises weight loss without a serious commitment and effort is a scam designed solely to lighten your wallet, not your body.

Good luck.

[niamh]

I amn't a girl for exercise, just go for a moderate 30 minute walk every day, but in terms of diet you can not go wrong with vegan soups and raw salads. They are cheap, healthy and virtually fat free so they give your body the nutrients it needs without the fat ensuring that your body burns your fat reserves. Also soups because they are mostly water, the combination of nutrient rich water means that you feel fuller for longer than if you consumed water and food separately.

Do a Google search for 'vegan' and 'raw vegan' and you'll get lots of great cheap tasty meals that will help you shed the pounds.

[JennX]

You can absolutely loose weight on hormones. They do not inhibit or prevent weight loss in any way. That's simply not true. I've lost quiet a few pounds after being on HRT.

Diet and exercise are key. You need to exercise for at least 1 hour every day, and cardio needs to be at the core. Biking, spinning, aerobics, step, running, etc. is what's needed to get your heart rate up. As far as diet goes, cut the carbs, processed sugars, fat, starches, cholesterol, red meat, and any fried foods. Greens, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, natural sugars, fish, and a small portion of poultry is what I'd recommend. It really isn't that hard to do if you stick to the program.

You just have to do it.

[Lacey Lynne]

You can absolutely loose weight on hormones. They do not inhibit or prevent weight loss in any way. That's simply not true. I've lost quiet a few pounds after being on HRT.

Diet and exercise are key. You need to exercise for at least 1 hour every day, and cardio needs to be at the core. Biking, spinning, aerobics, step, running, etc. is what's needed to get your heart rate up. As far as diet goes, cut the carbs, processed sugars, fat, starches, cholesterol, red meat, and any fried foods. Greens, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, natural sugars, fish, and a small portion of poultry is what I'd recommend. It really isn't that hard to do if you stick to the program.

You just have to do it.

Zoi:

Hon, look at quote by JennX just above.  She is absolutely right!  You can do it.

Look, I'm going to "preach" at you here but in a friendly and helpful way.  Also, I practice what I preach. 

See my avatar photo?  I'm age 55.5.   In that photo, I'm NOT in top shape ... and yet look at it.  How many other 55-year-olds look like that?  Sure, I've got lucky genetics but I work at it ... doing what JennX say's just above. 

In that photo, I had not worked out in months (due to a job loss) and had junked out quite a bit on chocolate and pastries to celebrate coming to Oregon (a major goal) with my for-now wife.  Now, I'm back at it at L.A. Fitness and am beginning to get serious about my diet again.  Also, in that photo, though I'm on HRT for 11 months at that point, I was only on full-strength HRT with an androgen blockade for 4 months at that point.  The first 7 months of HRT for me were just low-dose estrogen and nothing else.  I'm significantly more feminized now.  However:  Again, look at my photo.  I'll be 60 in a tad over 4 years.  If I can be in shape at my age, just imagine what YOU can do!

Knowledge is power ... when applied.  Want THE BEST KNOWLEDGE about working out and dieting for women?   Then, seek that knowledge from the woman who knows it best.  Cory Everson will teach you all you need to know in a fun, useful and easy way.

http://www.amazon.com/Cory-Eversons-Fat-Free-Fit-Everson/dp/0399518584/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301975144&sr=1-4

If this link actually will work, look at Cory at age 50+ and make your own decision about her know-how and credibility to teach it:

http://jamzproducts.net/wp-content/themes/agent_20/images/gallery/images/Cory-50.jpg

Yeah, I look good at 55.5, but I'm just the average gal.  Cory looks FABULOUS at 50+, but she's the most influential professional women's bodybuilder of all time. 

Hon you need only two things to get into the shape you WANT to be in:

Knowledge (Cory's book above) and Commitment (Comes from YOU!).

You can so do this.   If I can get in good shape at my age (probably way older than you), then you surely can get in great shape.  Learn how then do it.  You'll be THRILLED with the results!

Good luck!

   Lacey

[Kaisa]

Trust me on this one, when you're under 70 kg and 180cm or up, you feel horrible. I think 78 kg is a perfectly healthy weight for someone your height and I'ld try to advice you not to loose to much weight. I can understand that many girls want to look like the anorectic models, but it's not healthy at all.
I am 62 kg and when I don't eat at least two good meals I start getting dizzy and can't function normaly, after 16 hours without food I start to halucinate. I don't think it's worth it.

[Nina Podolskaya]

i take pills(made in thailand) and work out at the same time(bike riding for 2 hours)

[MeghanAndrews]

The thing about starving is that you can get down to like 1,000 or 1,200 cals a day and in the beginning you will feel like you are starving, but your body gets used to it after a while. If you took in 1,200 cals a day and did intense cardio workouts 6 days a week for like an hourish, maybe longer on the weekend, you will lose a lot of weight. It's not healthy to do that for the long term, but I lost 50 pounds in about 4-6 months doing it, under the watchful eye of my doctor. I burned fat first, then I burned muscle, which is bad in the long run but again, short term is ok.

The key point though is that this isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle. I rarely eat more than 1,200 - 1,500 cals a day and have been that way since transition like 4 years ago. If you want to keep weight off you can never go back to eating the way you did before. Hope this helps, just my experience Meghan

[kathy bottoms]

You can absolutely loose weight on hormones. They do not inhibit or prevent weight loss in any way. That's simply not true. I've lost quiet a few pounds after being on HRT.

Diet and exercise are key. You need to exercise for at least 1 hour every day, and cardio needs to be at the core. Biking, spinning, aerobics, step, running, etc. is what's needed to get your heart rate up. As far as diet goes, cut the carbs, processed sugars, fat, starches, cholesterol, red meat, and any fried foods. Greens, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, natural sugars, fish, and a small portion of poultry is what I'd recommend. It really isn't that hard to do if you stick to the program.

You just have to do it.

I totally agree.  I've lost 35 pounds since mid July, and still going strong on my diet.  It may sound like a crash-diet, but I'm actually eating quite well.
1. Lunch-Salad and a bowl of fresh fruit.
2. Dinner-Large Salad, smaller main course, with veggies, and a little starchy food.(Rice o.k.)
3. Desert and Snacks-Tons of fresh fruit, then chiips and salsa. (May not be good for some girls)
4. Cut out all sugar sodas, and switch to powdered drinks with non-sugar sweeteners. 
5. Sweet baked goods-Never touch them. (I really don't want them anymore now).
6. Physical activity every day-Spend an hour or more walking a few miles, or just do something else physically demanding.

You might notice I don't mention breakfast because I have rarely ever eaten breakfast.  That is unless I'm invited out, or if I desire something extra special on weekends.  It's just the way I've always been, and a cup of strong black coffee is all I need. 

I found that I can also cheat on some meals, and eat more or have a soda.  But it doesn't interfere with the scope of the diet, or make me feel guilty, and I just lighten up on the next meal. 

Hugs, and good luck.
Kathy

[sonopoly]

I think you should do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.

As for diet, try eating six smallish meals a day and include as much fiber as possible.

[silentone]

Eat plenty of complex carbs in the morning to give you energy throughout the day. Avoid any processed foods, most high fatty foods (unless they are good fats), sugary foods, and red meats. Drink plenty of water. Avoid all other drinks (you can consume so many empty calories from drinks) unless it is no calories or low calorie like non sugary teas. Diet is 80% of it all and exercise is only the other 20%. If you have time try to work out in multiple sessions during the day like in the morning and evening. This will raise your metabolism and help you burn more calories than just one long workout. For losing weight, nothing seems better than running (if your knees are good) in terms of being able to keep up a high cardio pace for a while. I always found keeping a high mile pace mainly a mental battle. If you are running high miles, you need to do some weight lifting otherwise, you will burn all your muscle away.