28 Jan 2010 05:06 PM
Why I don't lose weight:

6 Workout Mistakes That Slow Down Results
By Liz Plosser

1. You Sacrifice Good Form
It is important to focus on your form, even if that means lowering the intensity.

2. You Exercise While Parched
On workout days, drink an ounce of water for every 10 pounds of body weight (i.e., 15 ounces if you weigh 150) 1 to 2 hours prior to exercise. Then keep sipping during and after your session to replenish what you lose through sweat.

3. You Read on the Treadmill
Listen to music

4. You Hate Your Workout

5. You Skip Strength Training
Swap aerobic exercise for weights 3 times a week

6. You Trust Calorie-Burn Estimates
Track your burn with a heart rate monitor

28 Jan 2010 04:56 PM
Julie C.H, Brake's 10 ways to lose weight

1.Stop drinking soda. If you are a soda drinker, one can of regular soda per day becomes at least 1 pound of weight gain every month. If you drink 2 to 3 cans of soda per day, you can lose up to 1 pound per week just by dropping the soda!
2.Increase physical activity. Try to do something active for 30 minutes every day, in addition to leading an active lifestyle. Walking, dancing, or even cleaning the house for half an hour straight can help your body stay healthy. Lead an active lifestyle by parking further away when you go to the store or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
3.Control portions of meats. Americans tend to overeat proteins! The average person can appropriately consume merely 3-4 ounces of protein two times daily.
4.Include whole grains. Having a small amount of grains every time you eat helps to evenly distribute the carbohydrate energy your body needs. If you’re choosing whole grains, you tend to make healthier food choices that are also lower in fat and cholesterol.
5.Increase fruits and vegetables. Five servings daily of fruits and vegetables will increase your nutrition while providing fullness from lower-calorie foods.
6.Switch to skim. Three servings of fat-free dairy every day has been shown to help with weight control. If you currently consume whole or 2% milk products, switching to skim alone will drop 90 to 180 calories daily, which equals 1 pound of weight loss in 3 to 5 weeks.
7.Stay away from vending machines and fast food. Even the “healthy” choices offered tend to be much higher in fat, sugar, and calories than if you packed something on your own or ate at home. If you can think ahead to when and where you will be eating for the day, you will tend to make healthier choices. You will also be prepared with your own healthy snacks when needed. If you have to get something quick, stop at a grocery store and grab a power snack, like fresh fruit or low-fat chocolate milk.
8.Limit added fats. Salad dressings should be low-fat and only 1 to 2 tablespoons per serving. Butter and margarine should be limited to 1 to 2 teaspoons. Candy, fried foods, and snack chips add extra high-fat calories with little nutritional value. Limiting these foods can significantly decrease overall intake.
9.Avoid alcohol. Every glass of wine or bottle of beer adds an extra 150 calories to your day. If you limit your alcohol consumption to one drink or less per week, you will eliminate these bonus calories that contribute no nutrition.
10.Treat yourself to your favorites every once in a while. If you want something you know is unhealthy, and it’s been two or three weeks since you had it, enjoy a small amount. This will prevent you from overly restricting yourself, which can result in giving up on all of your healthy changes to have what you want or consuming your unhealthy favorite in large quantities when you finally give in to your craving.