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writes:Hey there ,I'm trying to lose some weight, but my weight it is very stubborn, and does not want to move. I tried to eat healthy , 1200 calorie, and walk everyday, but it just not going anywhere. Is there any idea what works to start to drop the pounds ? It is very discouraging to not see any change on the scale. I want to wear my bikini soon, but it does not look good so far. Some people are crazy about raw food diet, but I think it is loaded with nuts, what is not that healthy I think. I mean nuts are good ,but not that amount. Is there any good idea for this problem? Thanks. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 May 2012): It isn't how much you eat, it is what you eat. You need to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Nuts (as long as they aren't salted with extra oil added) are perfectly healthy.
You need to work on strengthening your muscles. More muscle mass means more calories burned. Muscles also weighs more than fat so don't be alarmed if you weigh yourself.
If your mid section bothers you, start working on your abdominal muscles. Various forms of sit ups and crunches can be done to tighten up your core and you can lose inches in your midsection just by tightening these muscles.
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reader, TrancedRhythmEar  +, writes (20 May 2012):
 Props to dmartin for good advice. Nutrition is vital. Stop eating at nite if u do it will just lay on u. Take 1000mg omega3 a day. I eat plenty of nuts. They are full of protein n healthy fat. Really hit the gym hard 3 times a week with 3 hours of cardio i recommend hiit training n then 1 hour resistance. You are not seeing results more likely because ur body doesnt feel challenged physically and u need improvement on a consistent diet. I do highly recommend cellucors c4 supplement preworkout that will kick ur ass into the gym. Good luck.
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reader, dmartin89  +, writes (20 May 2012):
 You should be using a measuring tape, not a scale.
I have recenly lost 6 inches off my waist and 8 from my hips by doing these simple things.
20 mins intensive exercise a day - get running!
10 minutes of resistance work - get a kettlebell!
3 litres of water - sigmificantly increases metabolism
4 meals of 400 calories a day e.g.
1. Small bowl of high fibre cereal with 2 eggs on 1 slice multi seed bread
2. Tuna/ pilchards in tomato sauce on 1 slice toast
3. Ham salad with olive oil, vinegar and mustard dressing
4. Salmon/steak with asparagus, mushrooms and tomatoes.
If i've done more exercise, i'll add some cheese, fruit and almonds as snacks.
This comes to approx 1700 calories a day, and i'll usually burn 400+. i cannot stress enough the importance of regular eating (i never go longer than 3 hoyrs without eating), drinking lots of fluids, short bursts of high intensity cardio and especially working and building muscle. The more muscle you have, the better your body is at burning fat. You may see a temporary indrease on the scale after working out - your body stores water to repair your muscles. Please please dont let the scales rule your life! If you eat a cream cake, you'll see perhaps a 100g gain on the scale. If you eat a piece of fish with a large portion of veggies and a pint of water, you'll see a 2lb increase...but you know what is better for you in the long term. Measure your waist and hips, then measure again once every week.
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reader, Battista +, writes (20 May 2012):
1200 calories isn't very much. You need to take into account both your weight and height as far as how much you should be eating. You might find that 1200 is too little for you and that your metabolism is slowing down because your body isn't getting enough fuel. And what do your 1200 cals consist of? What you eat makes a big difference as well as how much. I know you say nuts aren't healthy but they are actually highly nutritious and can be an excellent part of a balanced diet. They are especially good as fuel for exercise.
I also do a lot of walking, and although I find it is good for keeping my weight stable, unless you are overweight you might find that it doesn't make the lbs drop off (unless you are walking many miles each of course). You need to be doing some sort of activity which raises you heart rate, so how about jogging or cycling for example. Also a bit of resistance work can do a lot for keeping your metabolism up, which is what you're looking for if you're trying to lose weight.
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reader, Abella +, writes (20 May 2012):
 hi
Visit your Doctor and ask the doctor to check your thyroid function. After 40 the thyroid can start to deteriorate in function and this affects your metabolism rate.
Also get a pedometer and affix it to your waist band - aim for 10,000 steps a day. And for at least 1000 of those steps carry a full bottle of water in each hand as you walk very briskly.
Also make the only drink you drink to be just water.
But do not be too hard on yourself because some women do face a more sluggish metabolism after 40.
Nuts are good in moderation, especially walnuts - 5 walnuts in a serve of vegetarian bolognese sauce (without any pasta) can make it feel substantial. Even though the calories are low
And don't be afraid of boiled eggs. A salad without dressing, but with two boiled eggs tossed into the salad plus a sprinkle of pepper, can also feel substantial.
Persistence and never giving up are your best strategies
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