I am not an expert and have no specific training in weight loss, but have lost 22lbs through exercise and healthy eating over the course of 3 years.
I have read quite a few books on nutrition and weight loss and share some of my thoughts below:
- Losing weight
- Weight loss through running
- My weight since I started training (June 2008)
- Not losing weight through running?
- Want to lose weight?
- Weight
- Target Weight Calculator
- Changing your lifestyle to aid weight loss
- What an extra 20 calories a day will do
- Watching my calorie burn vs intake
- More calories to consume
- Why marathon training doesn’t always help you lose weight…
- The rather inspirational story of Rose the runner
- Getting back into shape after having a baby!
- 50 Weight Loss Tips
- Diets (that) don’t work
- Ditch the fizzy drinks and drink water…
Net doctor has some information on how to lose weight the healthy way here.
If you are overweight and you want to lose weight, I’d really recommend cutting back on carbs, and increasing your protein and fat intake. If you want to know why this works – read this book:
Why we get fat: and what to do about it, by Gary Taubes
It sets out clearly how and why the above method works. If you aren’t sure whether to buy it, check out the Amazon reviews, or see a good review / summary here.
Note: If you are very active, do not cut carbs out totally – you need them to provide energy to keep you going! Find a good medium which allows you to lose weight, but also give you the energy you need.
To lose weight you need to make it a part of your ongoing life, you need to change for the long term. Change your diet AND your activity levels. Don’t just sit there and moan that you are fat and you keep putting on weight – you can choose to do something about it.
I am by no means an expert in deit and nutition, but I’ve lost weight myself and I’ve managed to maintain my weight for a long time now. I don’t beleive in diets, but I do believe that changing your life and habits can lead to a healthier, slimmer and fitter you.
On the exerise side of things, you don’t need to do running (although I think it’s the best form of cardio you can get). You can pick an activity or two (or three or four) which you enjoy, one that you will get out of bed for, or out of the door for. It might be on your own or as part of a group, but to lose weight and keep it off, you need to exercise almost daily (I’d suggest exercising 4-6 days a week).
For more advice on how to get active and stay active see:
Excuses…excuses…,
‘Lazybones’ or ‘Motivated’,
How to keep motivated to get out there and run!
How to start running…
Top 10 Beginner Running Tips
Circuits
FOOD
- My snacks and daily intake
- I’m really hungry…
- Taking control of a healthy way of eating
- Mashed Potato, Oat and Honey mix
- Lorn’s Lentil Soup Recipe
- Apple, Orange and Shreddie Muffins
