Question 1

how much time does it take to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

That depends on : rate of loss. It takes 3,500 calories per pound.

Question 2

i want to lose weight but i do not know what to do. what is the first step to take?

Accepted Answer

Move & cut calories: See a nutritionist, most of the time overweight people eat not only too many calories but bad ones. Food low in fat low carbohydrastes can help also is important tom do exercise.
Always firsty check for endocrinological problems.

Question 3

when trying to lose weight, is it better to wait a certain amount of time before eating when you first wake up?

Accepted Answer

Wait to eat: No it does not make any difference.

Question 4

what is the minimum amount of fat in gram should i take to lose weight and at the same time not hurt my health?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Total carbohydrate and simple sugar consumption lead to fat more than fat intake. Limit your breads, sweets, pasta, and eat more vegetables, beans, or meats. Limit simple sugars to less than 40g and net carbs under 100g/ day.

Question 5

for what length of time does it take to lose weight by bulimia?

Accepted Answer

You could gain or: Lose weight if bulimic. Bulimic behaviors are  not a safe or effective form of weight control.

Question 6

have a diet program and now i am 87 kg and i want to be 65kg. how long it takes?  want to lose weight in a short time

Accepted Answer

For lasting results: slower is better. Aim for 1/2 up to 2 pounds per week. It takes 3,500 calories burned per pound. The rate that you lose will be determined by how much you consume compared to how much you burn. Take care.

Question 7

how much time will it take me to lose weight if i only have 400 calories a day?

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Dangerous: You should not go below 1000 calories a day or you send your body into starvation mode which slows your metabolism and makes it more difficult to loose weight.

Question 8

why should i take time from emphasizing walking/bike riding to do strength training or yoga? goal is to lose weight.

Accepted Answer

Strength training : Builds lean muscle mass which increases your metabolism allowing you to burn more calories for the same workout and you can make weight training a cardio event as well.  Yoga can allow you to better focus on your goal while maintaining  flexibility with your exercising to help minimize muscle aches and injuries for a well balanced workout of body and mind!

Question 9

my 6 year old daughter always been 5th percentile, takes 4 ever to eat, when shea in school she tends to lose weight, not enough time to eat she says?

Accepted Answer

Poor weight gain: Has your pediatrician recommended a work-up including urinalysis, urine culture, cbc, complete metabolic panel, thyroid function tests, celiac panel (tissue transglutaminase iga) and bone age? In addition, has her caloric intake been investigated? Please consult a pediatrician and nutritionist first and specialists later for the abnormal results of the above tests.

Question 10

i had a c-section 3weeks ago... what are ways that i can lose weight fast? or what would u recommend me take? i haven't really been exercising, because i don't have the time but i have been walking a little. help!

Accepted Answer

To Lose Weight: Please become Captain of your TIME, Not Have Poverty of Time for exercise.
Do stretches, Yoga and Tai Chi.

Balanced Diet with nutrients and antioxidants 1500 Cal/day
Become Captain over your eating behavior, NOT Victim
See Psychiatrist for Therapy to understand-

IT is NOT WHAT you eat
It is What is Eating You!
Be patient with small goals of weight loss accomplishments  every few weeks.

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How much time will it take me to lose weight if i only have 400 calories a day?

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Why should i take time from emphasizing walking/bike riding to do strength training or yoga? goal is to lose weight.

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My 6 year old daughter always been 5th percentile, takes 4 ever to eat, when shea in school she tends to lose weight, not enough time to eat she says?

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