23 Dec, 2009
What diet/fitness plan should i stick with to lose my tummy/muffin top in a month?
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5 Responses to "What diet/fitness plan should i stick with to lose my tummy/muffin top in a month?"
1 | Kelly
December 24th, 2009 at 4:13 am
if you are a really busy person, the best way to do this is to watch what you are eating and do a lot of crunches when you have a few minutes of your spare time. It may seem like not a lot but it does really work.
2 | Angela
December 24th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
i heard oatmeal is supposed to be good to lose bellyfat with.. Check out imedmart.com for some low carb low fat items to help you along with your diet.
3 | L
December 26th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
The following is a “program” I recommended for two of my friends- both of whom are very busy college students who work, go to school, and actually have a life.
-3-4 Days Cardio (Start Small and be sure to work your way up. It should and WILL get easier, but this does not mean you should stop here).
Try jogging, cycling, erging (row machine) or stairmaster for atleast 20 minutes 3 days a week. Try to go longer towards the end of the week. Make sure you are training at atleast 60% of your heart rate (which is roughly 140 beats per minute for you). This way, you will train your heart and become stronger (which is very important for long term health).
2 or 3 Days a week, do weights or calisthenics *(pushups, situps, crunches, dips, etc). If you have access to a gym I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING A MEMBERSHIP. Gyms are great motivators, air conditioned, and there are tons of machines to use to keep you away from the monotony of same-old same-old. They usually have family plans available.
*note: you should FAIL by the end of your work out. Physically, it should be impossible to do another rep by the time you are finished. You should feel pain- good pain, that is. As you get stronger, add more weight and/or more reps.
-Fact: Weight training DOES NOT make you bulky, unless you are a man or taking testosterone supplements. DO NOT be afraid to use the “manly” weights. I have been weight training a year. I leg press 410 pounds, and my legs are lean, not huge.
-Fact: Weight training builds muscle which essentially “eats” away fat. Your metabolism will also be significantly raised long after you finish your session. Be sure to include weights; cardio alone is not enough, and many women make this mistake.
-Fact: There is no such thing as spot reduction. I.E., you can not do a 1000 crunches a night and expect a flat stomach. You can not do pushups and expect toned arms. You become “toned” by working away fat from your body through healthy exercise and diet.
Diet: Not a “diet,” but, diet. Diet is a lifestyle, not a two week thing. Top suggestions include:
Eat mostly whole grains: whole wheat, oatmeal, brownrice, whole wheat pasta, etc (check the label. STAY AWAY FROM ENRICHED OR BLEACHED FLOUR- this is empty calories with no nutrition).
Stay away from refined sugars: That means, stay away from soda, candy, cake and icecream. Don’t deprive yourself, but do not eat these things every day. Try having desert once or twice a week. After a week or two, your cravings will naturally subside.
EAT BREAKFAST- Fruit, eggs, whole wheat toast, oatmeal all make great morning foods. Breakfast actually boosts your metabolism for the day.
-A lot of info, and there is more out there. Good luck
4 | Special K
December 27th, 2009 at 10:39 am
The government recommends the My pyramid long haul approach. This will not help you lose weight super fast, but It will help you lose weight safely, where as other diets may end up harming you. They say you can lose only 2-5 lbs per month. (well, that’s what my mom says…) Anyway, the My Pyramid will give you a tailored food pyramid that you can stick to. This isn’t so much as a lose weight quick thing, but it is a stay healthy and lose wieght (thingy) which is probably best for people our age. (I’m 13) 
Also, it recommends excersize, so you can still work out if you want.
5 | Big B
December 29th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Hey there! diet and nutrition are going to be quite huge for you, if you don’t have a ton of time for the gym/working out. Although, allowing adequate time for both would be super ideal.
I think the best way to shave off body-fat is intervals. You can learn about them here:
You could also check out jump roping. It’s also a super solid, and fun way to crank up the intensity, and lose weight. There’s an article about it here:
Anyways, with a little persistence, you’ll go so far! Just stay consistent and keep with it! Best of luck!
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- Brandon B: Doris It should work for you, as you're severely restricting your carbohydrates (7 calories/gram), and replacing them mostly with pro
- kurvantidevidasi: Gertrude First of all DO NOT try to just switch to raw food! Please, you could hurt yourselves. i was a natural food coach for many
- i need to losee: Dorothy i use to do that but i could never stick to it lol but ur not allowed to have 1400 a day u can only have 1000 but ne ways yes
- scoobs3006: Jessica a complete raw food diet is not good for you. try simple things like: * having cereal for breakfast with low fat milk, *s
- Hannah: Ben Definately. Im not overweight but when I started it I lost something like 2-3 kilos a week. Its easy to stick to if u dont mind e
- bossy w: Valerie why do u want 2 start a raw food diet but u can eat seafood and i guess that is a raw food diet
- hsmommy06: Alan Yes it actually will because I am actually underweight and I went on that diet because at the time my Chiropractor suggested it
- Ashley: Leslie Go outside to your backyard and start grazing.....What you want to do is become a vegan juicetarian that is the only way to go
- m-shay-la: Aaron you need carbohydrates!!!!!! especially if you work out too! so thats not a good diet, id find a different one if you want to s
- trhstriz81: Ana Ok diet-wise, consume 6-8 small meals a day, not 3 medium main meals. For excercises, on your first week do situps-crunches-reve
- jin: Tina for diet... exercise sweat move your body eat more vegies and meat less ice and bread drink lots of water for abs sit-ups is th
- johnnybonline24: Sharon Sounds like your diet and exercise routines are pretty much on track. You may not notice much weight loss at first because of
- Tessa<3: Wayne usually my birthday, and once a month..barely. i try and be really good. but one a week is just fine, as long as it isint like
- lady_blu_iz: Marvin GO YOU! Sounds like you have really made a commitment. I wish I could get with it. I think in the 3rd week you will see cha
- Michael: Juan Generally speaking it can be 2 weeks. I would make sure that you are also doing some walking each day to help it along. Wait and
- Debby: Ethel I have been reading up on the acai berry myself. The acai berry's natural combination of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, p
- Jance: Glen I have been through it all and know what's it about. The main thing is to stick in there. You can't be an addict to food and nev
- Me Want Cookie!: Lucille um taking those pills isnt going to help you. eat less calories, eat healthy food and workout
- kinacl: Ray I'm a nurse. I think about a few months or so. You should have seen some improvement by now. I would see a doctor to see if you a
- imapokerface: Martha Works good.
- jimmy d.: Melinda Bran flakes for breakfast, celery sticks with lunch and some good dark greens or broccoli with dinner.
- esmerelda: Greg Make sure you are eating plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, plus whole grain breads and wraps! I also like to add flax seed and
- petronila: Rafael If you are really looking to lose weight, Acai probably isn't enough just by itself. It's a very healthy food, high in vitami
- Susan S: Rhonda If you want to loose excess weight,you need to modify your diet to some extent by cutting down on calories. But make sure that
- MamaJupe: Don Don't eat. Drink lots of water, juices , blender stuff. (to get yourself to a good start Then eat tiny meals 1 toast for breakfa
- acollins121: Glenn All people are different so a diet and exercise program that works for one person may not work for you. I suggest trying a few
- almost mommy: William depends on if your breastfeeding if yes: walk, eat less, no sugar, if no: diet pills, eat less, exercise,
- depp: Joe If you just had a baby, you would be surprised how much weight nursing takes off. It makes your abdominal muscles contract. Walki
- Karen B: Charlotte Start by walking and cut down on all food.
- HealthChick: Jean Go to the site below to get 5 ways to add protein to your diet. Good Luck with your diet.