How can I lose weight fast without running?
I’m 17, 6’0, 245lbs. I want to how I can lose weight fast without running. I already do a Brazilian Martial Art called Capoeira, so I don’t want to run. I want to lose 20lbs by late Sept if possible. Please I need some suggestions.
I forgot to add one more thing:
How should I schedule my meals and what should I eat?
Does anyone think it’s possible to lose 20lbs. by late September?
August 15th, 2010 at 3:56 am
strict dieting
August 15th, 2010 at 4:19 am
There are many ways to lose calories besides running. Try doing 200 jumping jacks twice a day.
I think the problem most people have with weight loss is they just pay attention to their diet, when you can eat fatty and unhealthy foods and be thin so long as you’re very active. Don’t restrict your food too much if you’re already making healthy choices – just try to be moving all the time.
August 15th, 2010 at 5:15 am
Well, if you’re already getting enough exercise with the martial arts, I would try and make better food choices. Or cut your portion sizes in half. Like if you usually eat a whole pizza, just eat half. (Not that I’m implying you eat a whole pizza :P)
August 15th, 2010 at 5:26 am
Ride a bike, elliptical, swim, etc.
Change your eating habits, but make sure you aren’t starving yourself. It is important to be eating enough calories, but from the right source. Say goodbye to processed foods!
August 15th, 2010 at 6:10 am
eat healthy, 8 cups of water a day, lots of fruits/veggies, also portion control on your food intake! Eat foods with a lot of fiber and low calorie/fats. Cut out the extra snacks out of your everyday life and get a good night sleep every night possible! 😀
August 15th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Try and stick to a clean diet. Lean protein, complex carbs, lower sugar intake, lots of fruits and vegetables and so forth.
Capoeira is pretty intense so if you are doing it a few times a week or more for an hour at a time or so you should start seeing results. Practice Capoeira even if you don’t have a class that night. Twenty pounds by late September is possible. Good luck!
To expand on the 20 pounds, ideally you want to lose 2 pounds or so a week since this is healthy amount and you are more likely to keep it off. There are still 8 weeks until late September so that’s 16 pounds there. You can also take into account that you are fairly heavy already so you should see faster results in the first couple weeks which can easily account for the additional 4 pounds. So if you stick to it and keep motivated you can lose the 20 pounds.
As for the scheduling meals some people swear by the 6 small meals a day. It’s a good idea since it will always keep your metabolism up but often times it isn’t practical. Especially if you have to go to work. Above all make sure you eat a good sized breakfast as it will start your metabolism for the day and make you less hungry later in evening.
August 15th, 2010 at 6:54 am
circuit training
100 jumpling jacks
no rest
100 crunches
no rest
30 seconds bicycle kicks
no rest
30 seconds leg lifts
30 sec rest
now go do some weight lifting
30 second rest between each rep
do 5 sets of 12
muscle will eat that body fat right up
itll probably take a while for you to lose it though….dont giv up, its worth it
also, and this is a big also
KEEP A JOURNAL OF WHAT YOU EAT
you need to burn more than you take in
if youre working hard and taking in way too many calories, then your on a hamster wheel, youll neveer lose the fat you want to
also, cut your saturated fat and carb intake…drink green tea, with no sugar, its not bad, not good, but not bad….tastes way better than being fat