How long should I walk/run/jog to lose 20lbs by the new year?

I walk and jog and run around my neighborhood and around the high school track. I also do some workout videos for about 20 mins to 30 mins . And I drink water but eat less . What would be the best workout schedule for running and does it matter if I'm doing it in the morning or afternoon or evening ?

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Exercise is vital but to lose weight, you have to change your diet and portions. You can lose 20 lbs in jut 2 months with this low-carb food/exercise plan:Breakfast: Cook 9-grain cereal (from health food store) in water with rolled oats and wheat bran. Make a pot of it on weekends and nuke 1/2 cup each morning. Then stir in low fat milk or yogurt, banana, walnuts and berries. Drink hot Ovaltine. Breakfast should be your largest meal of the day to raise blood sugar level which falls during the night.Lunch: Egg, tuna or turkey ½ sandwich on multi-grain (not just whole wheat) bread with bean or alfalfa sprouts, yogurt, fresh fruit. If you had meat loaf for dinner, bring a meat loaf sandwich on whole grain bread (NO mayo). On cold days, a squatty thermos of hot chili, split peas with ham, or beef stew.Snacks: Fresh (not canned) fruit. Nothing ever from a vending machine. Fruit smoothies. Dinner: salad with white meat chicken and fresh (not canned) veggies: tomatoes, 2 kinds of lettuce, 2 kinds of shredded cabbage, shredded or sliced carrots, alfalfa or bean sprouts, zucchini, green or red peppers, hard boiled eggs, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, tofu, cottage cheese, spinach...Instead of dressing, squeeze 1/4 tomato over it. Or homemade bean/vegetable soups; great way to recycle leftovers.Or grilled fish with steamed veggies.Or omelet: In blender, whip together eggs, tofu, cottage cheese, onions, garlic powder. Cook with mushrooms, chopped tomatoes and green or red peppers. Avoid junk food, fast foods, gluten, pastries, desserts, syrup (even canned fruit in syrup), peanut butter, fat/grease (pork, wieners, chops, bacon, salami, pizza, chips, fries), pasta, potatoes, ramen, popcorn, white bread, rice, canned veggies, ice cream (it's lard + chemicals), chips, tobacco, alcohol (kills brain cells).coffee (carcinogenic). no oil except olive and mac nut. Sodas (loaded with toxins; leads to stroke, obesity, kidney damage, high BP and inhibits bone growth in kids), anything with sugar (cancer cells feed on sugar, it wreaks havoc on your liver, mucks up metabolism, impairs brain function, makes you more susceptible to heart disease and diabetes), To keep your skin clear, drink water, tea, veggie juice, unsweetened fruit juice.Join a gym; they have all the equipment and staff to show you how to use it to get the look you want to achieve, but you have to ask them. Much cheaper than buying your own equipment. Go hiking, biking, jogging, bowling, swimming, rowing, jump rope, play tennis, badminton, volleyball, soccer, jumping jacks, lift weights, trampoline? To tone your tummy, do sit ups, push ups, pull ups, leg lifts, butt raises and crunches.For more energy, take Super B complex. Try appetite suppressants.

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what are some super healthy snacks to eat before a workout?

ive cut off about 90% of processed foods from my diet, and have started working out everyday. in the last 5 days ive lost 7 pounds! ill wake up at aroun 7 and eat a special K breakfast sandwich. then a banana or a piece of fruit an hour later and then go to the gym. is there any kind of energy drink or bar thats healthy for me to have right before a workout? i need the energy and something that helps burn fat! any snack ksuggestions are welcome!

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Try a Banana Sandwich with Whole Grain bread.

Good Carbs before a work out to give you energy and protein after to recover.

P.s. Is Special K that special? Check the ingredients and I think you''ll find it has lots of sugar in it. They sell the Cereals as "Low Fat". This is true as sugar isn''t fat. But sugar increases ones insulin level and the higher the insulin level the greater the amount of fat is stored. A successful diet will be low in simple sugars/carbs. The best cereal imho is Kelloggs Shredded Wheat (that''s what it''s called in the UK, I think the names are slightly different in the US). Just 100% Whole Wheat grain, nothing else.

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What can I do about my sisters overeating?

I''m worried about her my sister takes tablets that make her gain weight but she needs them and she blames all the weight gain on them with is partially the case but most of it is on her behalf! She has gained 7 stone in 3 years! Now she blames this on the tablets but people who usually take these tablets gain about 1 stone at most! She eats Chinese practically every night and my family are so frustrated with her she has no will power to lose weight she was on a diet about 3 months ago and only stayed on it for 2 weeks! And even in those 2 weeks she lost 6 pounds but she still at a takeaway twice a week! I''m worried about her I try to get her to go for a walk but se won''t all she does is sleep and eat and watch tv where as me I try to go out as much as possible I play golf go for walks basically get out of the house, she doesnt do anything it so unhealthy, I am 5 ft 6 an weight roughly 9 stone I was close to anorexia at one stage at 5ft 5, 6 stone but I quickly changed that :) my sister is clinically obese with a bmi of over 30 she is 5ft 7 :( I want to help her but don''t no how she doesnt wanna do anything! :( she just won''t give up chinease, she eats other foods ontop of this she will easily go through 4 bags of taytos a day ontop of other meals
:( I haven''t had chinease in about 2 weeks as I am able to say no! She''s not she goes down to my dad every night and says da will you get me curry chips and salt an chile chicken or a large 3 in one with curry , y whole family is fed up of it ! Any advice would be brilliant thanks for listening

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Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. A weight-control strategy might include:--
* Choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods
* Eating smaller portions
* Drinking water instead of sugary drinks
* Being physically active

• Make her pay for the stuff.
• I think they do boot camps for kids in America with obesity, otherwise a trip back to the Dr to change medication. You''ve got a battle on your hands as you need to reverse her psychology and thought pattern from poor little me routine to one of action, counseling might help.

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How can i gain weight?

Im 5 ft. My weight varies from 90 to 97 pounds. I have a high metabolism, Im pretty skinny and most of me is muscle. I want to gain a little weight because people say I''ve been getting skinnier. Is gaining muscle the best way to go about it? I try to eat a lot of junk food and eat a lot but nothing works.

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Gaining muscle is the best way to go as you prevent unnecessary and excessive weight loss when your diet or the quality of sleep is compromised. If you are looking to gain weight despite having a high metabolism, the key is to get your diet right first, then your sleep followed by doing the right workout.

Most people think that they are eating a lot and come to the conclusion that something else is needed to fix it. The key thing to getting a high calorie diet is to eat more times rather than eat more each meal. Take for instance a buffet. How much food can you actually force down your system in a buffet compared to 3 or even 6 hearty meals that are spread throughout the day. I was appalled when I realized that we are subconsciously able to consume more calories if we eat 6 full meals a day compared to a single buffet seating, particularly in the carbohydrate section which is the key ingredient to help you to gain weight. This includes eating a lot of potatoes, pasta, noodles, bread, biscuit and rice 6 times a day spread 2-3 hours apart for maximum carbohydrate loading and energy replenishment. Due to the high metabolism, your body needs to constantly absorb carbohydrates to use it as a source of energy or it will find it elsewhere, particularly in breaking down muscles, ceasing some unimportant bodily function as well as burning fat. If preparing 6 meals a day is either an inconvenience or a hassle, I suggest you look to drink 500ml of milk 3 times a day in between your meal and increase that amount by 100ml. Once you have seen at least a 1 pound weight gain on the scale, you are ready for step two which is sleep.

Sleep is a highly underrated activity but speak to any athlete and bodybuilder and they will tell you that is what keeps your body weight stable or even help you to gain weight properly. This is because sleep prevents you from falling sick easily, thus preventing weight loss. One more thing that good quality sleep does is to prevent a situation where you burn more calories to stay awake, thus utilizing the needed energy for weight gain rather than keeping you alert. A good quality sleep consists of 2 parts, quantity and quality. Quantity depends on individual and you find that out by sleeping and waking up all by yourself without being disturbed at all. Quality refers to REM sleep or the best form of sleep where your mind drifts off to dreams and produces a consistent rhythm of repairing and resting your body efficiently. This causes you to be more alert, energetic and healthy without the addition of caffeine, vitamin tablets or other enhancement. If you can do this properly, then you are ready for the trigger that will promise consistent gains and that is by doing the right workout.

The problem with utilizing a weight gain regime with only sleep and diet is that if you cease to do so, your body weight will plummet, causing all the efforts you put in to be in vain. The key is to cause your body to grow and exercise is the right way. However, most workouts are either used to help big people become bulky or big people to become skinny, rarely the other way around. If you are looking for a regime that will help you to gain weight, I suggest you go to http://gohforth.com for that workout regime. I chanced upon it in my time in the army and it helped me to gain weight efficiently and now is also benefiting those who join my gym to do the same goal. I hope you find the same success and I hope that I was there to help you refine it even more.

• If your very active.. that is why your not gaining any real weight. If you want to gain wait.. don''t do anything hardly. But, that would be hard.. so good luck losing it.
  
  
  I''m heavy.. you can have some of my fat..lol
• just stick with healthy food in right time.
• 3 big pegs of whisky followed by porks dinner everyday.
• Hi, i know how it feels being skinny, sometimes it''s fun and sometimes it sucks, here''s some tips for healthy weight gain, hope it will be usefull to you:
  
  * Always consume food high in Carbohydrates, Protein and healthy saturated fats. Instead of having 3 main food course (morning, afternoon and night), snack in between. Here is seven snacks you can munch on
  
  1. Nuts and SeedsNuts alone are good muscle building snacks. They are high in monosaturated fats, and even contain a healthy heap of protein and calories. For a better weight gain strategy, you can throw in some peanut butter for a tasty treat. Don’t overlook flax seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, pistachios, and other nuts and seeds.
  2. TunaTuna has been a long-time favorite of fitness buffs. Some would argue that it’s perfect for losing weight because of this fish’s low fat content. Being high in protein and healthy calories makes it a perfect snack choice for those who wish to gain weight.
  
  3. Whole Fat Dairy ProductsVeer away from low-fat skim products, and instead opt for the full-cream and whole milk. These are rich in protein and fat, which will help you quickly go up the scales. Feel free to add some whole fat cheese, like Swiss and Cheddar, to your snacks and sandwiches. Don’t hold the yogurt either, as this also contains some healthy weight-gaining dairy.
  
  4. Crackers and BagelsYou need not zoom in to the white breads and high-carbohydrate offerings. Crackers and bagels made from whole wheat, bran and sesame can help you pack on some pounds. Use a generous heaping of peanut butter, jams, margarine or honey to ring up those calories and proteins.
  
  5. CerealsYou might be surprised to note that cereals actually contain some healthy calories. The health conscious always seek these out in their daily diet, but they’re also great snacks for weight gainers. You can opt for the healthier cereal and veer away from frosted flakes and puffs. Go for a healthy heaping of granola, oats and muesli. Add in some raisins and fruits, and douse in whole milk. You got yourself a healthy high-calorie snack.
  
  6. Fruits and VegetablesEven if snacking on fruits and munching on salads is a favorite of dieters, those who aim to gain weight shouldn’t shun fruits and vegetables. They are high in vitamins, minerals and healthy sugars that can definitely aid you in adding a few healthy kilos. Snacking on dried fruits is also advisable, so don’t turn away from dried prunes, raisins and the like.
  
  7. Traditional Snack FoodsThis is one advantage weight-gainers have over dieters; they’re still at liberty to reach for the traditional snacks. Go easy on these carbohydrate high-calorie snacks, because they’re not all that healthy when taken in large amounts. But, the increase in calories will certainly help you reach your weight goal. Dark chocolates and baked potato chips should not be scrapped from your snacks list; pretzels are always good as well!
  
  Always remember to Exercise as well, don''t just gain weight but with an ugly body tone!
• sure, you don''t need to gain fat and be flabby. Junk food will only make you skinnier, because it does not contact needed nutrients and vitamins.
  Gaining muscle takes the same amount of focus and preparation as
  losing weight. Some important facts about gaining muscle:
  
  •You can''t necessarily gain muscle without gaining some fat as well.
  •There are no magic foods, powders or pills that will allow you to
  gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. Some people can do this
  naturally (again, the genes), but most will gain some fat along with
  the muscle.
  •Your body is very different from a bodybuilder--trying to gain mass
  to look like them is not the best idea. They have different muscle
  fibers than you and some may even be getting a little help from
  illegal substances.
  •If you''re a teenager, you''ll have a hard time changing your body
  dramatically. It''s changing constantly and it will change even more
  as the years pass.
  •Gaining weight requires eating more and lifting more
  Gaining muscle requires that you eat more calories than you burn. For
  those with high metabolisms, that may seem impossible, but if you try
  a few of these tricks, you''ll find that adding calories to your day
  is easier than you think:
  
  •Choose calorie-rich foods like granola, bagels, biscuits, avocados,
  olives, corn, meat, nuts, peanut butter, milk, yogurt and cheese.
  •Add extra calories to your meals by using milk instead of water for
  soups, sauces and hot cereals.
  •Sprinkle powdered milk into casseroles.
  •Add calorie-rich foods (like avocado, cheese and dressing) to
  sandwiches and salads
  •Mix beans, meat or cheese into pasta or side dishes
  •Snack on yogurt, shakes, crackers and dip
  •Keep a food diary for a week or so to get an idea of what you''re
  eating and where you can add more calories
  The trick is to add calories without adding too much saturated fat.
  You can also consider downing smoothies or meal replacement shakes in
  between meals.
  
  Lift, Lift, Lift
  
  Once you get your calories under control, you need to start lifting
  weights. This will help you gain more muscle and help minimize the
  amount of fat you gain (although you should expect to gain some fat
  as well). Folks trying to gain muscle should:
  •Lift heavy. This means lifting enough weight that you can only
  complete about 6-8 repetitions of each exercise. The last few reps
  should be difficult--the last one should be really hard, but not
  impossible.
  •Have longer recovery periods between sets
  •Have more recovery days between workouts
  •Use spotters to avoid injury
  •Continue with cardio, but keep it at maintenance level--around 2-3
  days of cardio a week to keep your heart in shape
  •Start with a full body program 2-3 nonconsecutive days a week, if
  you''re a beginner. Allow your body a few weeks to get used to lifting
  weights before you tackle more intense routines.
• Eat a spoonful of MAYONNAISE per hour and two CHEESE cubes per day.
  Do this for only TWO WEEKS

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Will 20 minutes of step-ups help me lose weight?

I''m fourteen years old, dress size 14 (UK) and I weigh 11 stone :( I started jogging with my dad after Xmas and we attempted 2 miles (but I ended up walking most of it). Now, because the weather is so bad, we do step-ups at home on the stairs (always the second step, not the first one in case that makes a difference) and I can now do 20 mins of step-ups without having to stop. I REALLY want to be happy with my weight by the time summer arrives because we’re going on a holiday to Majorca and I want to be confident when we visit the beach! lol

So, will 20 mins of step-ups make a difference? Of course, I eat a lot healthier now too. I have corn flakes & raisins for breakfast, two small tuna rolls for lunch (sometimes I have reduced-fat mayonnaise with turkey breast instead) and for dinner my dad always makes something relatively healthy (and I have reduced my portion sizes). My only downfall is that I still have sugar in my coffee & tea :P

Please reply quick & thanks in advance!

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Majorca, very beautiful place.

The 20 minutes will help, IF you are doing at a decent pace. This is a pace that keeps you breathing a bit harder than normal, say a light jog, also make sure you are sweating a little bit at the least! The harder you are working the more calories you will burn.

You should add in some light yoga to help with making your muscle long and strong, along with a core workout plan that only takes 5-10 minutes (use this as a warm up).

The diet is great and I''m glad your father is helping. Tell him thank you, because support is worth it''s weight in gold!

You should also drink plenty of water. 500ml when you wake up and before bed, also try to drink 500 ml before every meal (this will suppress appetite and help you eat less portions). That''s a grand total of 2.5L of water a day. I know it sounds like a lot, but if you break it up into 5 times a day it wont be much at all :)

Here is a site for abdominal exercises to help you out. The more muscle you build the more calories you will burn! GOOD LUCK!

• It''ll help, but it will be slow and maybe not so effective, it depends on your body, but other things you can do are things like jogging on the spot inside or star jumps or something since the weather in England is always terrible
  For me anyway,
  
  But uh yeah, it should cut down so long as you keep at it.
  Dancing helps too
  And do lots of stretches and some muscle work for toning afterward
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