Weight loss

[Luckyd609]

I think the OP is a drive by. They haven't been back since they posted.

[NYC2RDU]

Originally Posted by AnineG

Hi Holbri123,

This will take a lot of commitment and time. Exercise does not always create weight loss because muscle tissue being built initially during exercise has a higher density and weighs more than the fat you are burning. you may lose inches before the weight comes off. It also doesn't show in the BMI, which is essentially a ratio of weight to height. You will need to reduce your normal intake of food by about 1000 calories a day. Find what motivates you and give yourself a gift (not food) as you reach your milestones.

FOr the push-ups start lifting small weights to start and work your way up - in addition to doing as many push-ups as you can and build. You might start with wall push-outs and modified (knees on floor) push-ups. You will benefit from building core body fitness. In addition, the only way to do the running is to run. start slow - warm up the muscles first so you don't over do it. maybe start with some power (fast) walking and then some bursts of running. Don't forget the cool down phase. Drink lots of water. Your body especially needs it when reducing weight and exercising.

Best of Wishes.
Anine

I love how people always suggest that it's possible to offset weight-loss gains by adding muscle. I've researched the heck out of this and all credible research suggests that on average, and with an intense workout routine, men could potentially add up to two pounds of muscle per month(though most research suggests it would be half that total) and women could add about half those amounts. And the most weight most people could gain from adding muscle over an extended period of time tops out at somewhere between 12-24 pounds, period. And that's assuming a serious weight-training program, not 20-30 minutes of alternate lifting 2-3 days per week.

If you're maintaining a consistent daily 500 calorie deficit while working out three times per week, you should still be losing roughly a pound a week.

[evertonp2]

Originally Posted by holbri123

Hi
Looking to lose 15 lbs by 1 May. I have not worked out in 4 years and need to lose weight to be able to pass physical exam. Stats 50 yrs female 5'6 182 lbs need to do 19 push-up and run 1.5 miles in 17.5 mins.
Any advice on accomplishing this feat?

well to lose 15 pounds is not that difficult. a friend of mine who was about 290 lbs lost approximately 20 pounds in less than a month with a combination of exercise and a special diet which includes a drinking a shake that helped him to lose it.

[royalmike]

Originally Posted by NYC2RDU

I love how people always suggest that it's possible to offset weight-loss gains by adding muscle. I've researched the heck out of this and all credible research suggests that on average, and with an intense workout routine, men could potentially add up to two pounds of muscle per month(though most research suggests it would be half that total) and women could add about half those amounts. And the most weight most people could gain from adding muscle over an extended period of time tops out at somewhere between 12-24 pounds, period. And that's assuming a serious weight-training program, not 20-30 minutes of alternate lifting 2-3 days per week.

If you're maintaining a consistent daily 500 calorie deficit while working out three times per week, you should still be losing roughly a pound a week.

Yea unfortunately this is correct if only it was that easy to gain muscle we would all look like Arnie, and also be lucky to add any when in a large calorie deficit.
Losing 15 lbs fat in a month is unrealistic.