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QUESTION: hey.im a 25 year old female that gained 65 lbs in a period of 6 months. since dec.5 i have lost 20 lbs and am on a low glycemic index diet, prob.1200 cal. a day, along with at least 25 minutes of rowing on a concept 2 indoor rower 6 days a week. my question is how do i step up my game so the rest of the weight will come off as quickly as the first 20 lbs in a month.

ANSWER: Hi,

You did well to lose 20 lbs in roughly a month; I usually formulate weight loss programs to reduce no more than 2-3 lbs a week.

As you are already performing a very high amount of aerobics per week, the only way to lose much more fat/weight is to reduce your fat and simple carb intake down.

But for a diet you shouldn抰 go below 1000 calories for a female.

What is your current weight/height? Also have you ad your fat percentage done recently. Also how are you losing the weight, thru a fitness person at a gym or on your own?

Thanks.


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QUESTION: thank you for your quick response. i am not using any professional help, although i often wish i had a personal trainer for motivation. my current weight is 165 and i am 5'2...so i have about 35 more lbs to go before i am at my target weight. ive implemented 300 situps, 80 jumpingjacks, 30 push ups a day with the rowing, but was thinking about jogging a couple miles a day as well to help boost the weight loss.no fat percentage has been done. i was rowing 20 minutes 2x a day but i felt like it was too much and i was using the same muscels too often..hense the jj, sit ups, and push ups.alright, so this is why im asking, on the show, biggest loser, these people lose up to 10 lbs a week...so i am wondering, if i really bust my butt and exercise up to 2 hours a day, can i expect results like that?

Answer
Hi,

Regarding your ideal weight, there is really no ideal weight, more a case of an ideal body fat. And also it is how you feel with clothes etc.. And how happy you are with the way you look in the mirror that really counts.

I am 6'2" and weight 200 lbs, but a low body fat so I a happy with that ad the shape I have, but for a BMI chart, I am over weight!!!

The push ups, sit ups etc... Will be more strength training than pure aerobics. Good for core muscle stability, but little help for burning up calories.

You seem to be already performing a high amount of aerobics 25 mins rowing 6 times a week. Rowing is very good for fat loss, so you could change to longer duration of 45-60 mins 3-4 times a week. That will give your muscles more of a rest as 6 times a week will really wear on your muscle structure.

Also the only area to help reduce fat/weight is the diet. Is there any area where you can reduce some fat intake or simple carb consumption?

Thanks.

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