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How to Lose Weight. Tips From a Personal Trainer

Joshua Haswell

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If you want to lose weight you need to live healthy, eat clean and exercise regularly. Here are some of my top tips to get you fit and healthy to lose weight!

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If you are looking to lose weight. Getting started is going to be the hardest. You just have to do it.

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Make sure you set out a goal. If your goal is simply to 'Get Fit' make it more specific. Pick goals: lose 10kg, be a size 8, run for 10kms, get a SixPack, get some muscle definition...

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Start on SUNDAY, Buy your healthy foods, prepare what exercise you're going to do, and what days you're exercising. Stick to a plan and routine.

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Drink lots of water. Your body needs it. Drink your water in a tall glass, it will make you drink more. Cut out all soda, juice, coffee/ tea with milk and sugar, and most importantly ALCOHOL.!

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Juice & soda has alot of sugar. Your body will use sugar as a fuel source. So cutting it out will allow your body to use your body fat as fuel resulting it fat loss.

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Don't drink alcohol. Or limit it. Your body finds alcohol the easiest to convert to fuel. So if you don't drink alcohol your body will use body fat as fuel resulting in weight loss. YES YES YES

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Fitness motivation. Don't complain that you can't lose weight if you don't try. Living healthy is much easier if you make it a habit!

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Rethink what your eating. REDUCE EATING & LIMIT EATING - cream, carbohydrates white bread & rice, fried food, take away, sauces. EAT MORE - Chicken,fish,whole grains, vegetables, salads, herbs.

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Eat more meals!!! Yes eat 6 small meals instead of 3 large meals. Your body burns calories digesting food. So if you eat more, you trick your body to burn more fuel digesting. Eat every 2-3 hours

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When eating food think portion size. Using your fist as a guide for size is a good idea as it is aprox to 1 portion size

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Fitness motivation: if you are healthy, you are building a happy healthy body , and that body will thank you later

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Exercise motivation. Exercise is hard, but you will get better. It's like when you couldn't ride a bike, skate board or skip. Practice makes perfect.

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Buy the following - pedometer ( make sure you are doing a minimum of 10000 steps a day). Yes it sounds alot but you will be surprised what a 60 minute walk will do.

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When you start exercising remember the scales will lie. Use body measurements or clothing as a judge to see if you are losing weight. Muscle weighs alot more than fat for its size.

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Make excuses to come to the gym. Don't make excuses to not. Exercise is your friend.

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When men exercise with a mixed cardio plus lifting weights you will tone down and gain muscle.

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If females lift weights & do cardio you will also tone down, get those sexy lines, and lose weight. You will not look like the girl in the red bikini if you lift weight. It's impossible without drugs

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The more lean muscle mass we have, the more calories you will burn. This is why for weight loss, lifting weights is very important. Cardio = weight loss. Cardio + weight lifting = faster weight loss

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Exercise motivation: enjoying working out, exercise is for life. If you don't enjoy exercising then think of some type of sport you can do. You need to raise you heart rate and start sweating.

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Can't make it to the gym do the following. 5burpees, 10push ups, 10squats, 10bent over rows, high knees 30seconds, 10bench dips, 10lunges, 10sit ups, plank 30seconds (complete in a circuit 3 times)

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As I have mentioned before. Fitness is for life. Make healthy eating and exercise a habit. It's much easier to gain weight than to lose it

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You will never regret your new life. You will just regret not starting sooner

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Sounds simple! Is simple!

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Got twitter? Add @HighDegreeFit for more tips daily. My healthy eating and weight loss guide will be released soon. Follow me to be updated.

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Need a gym program. Contact me at joshua@highdegreefitness.com.au . I'm a fully qualified professional. Programs Start at $29

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If you found this helpful follow me on twitter @highdegreefit, instagram @joshuahaswell_fitness & Snapguide. I will reply to all comments, if you require any help or assistance with exercise.

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That's an amazing transformation Wanda. Let everyone know how you have achieved this. And what advice can you give to people wanting to lose weight?

Joshua Haswell (author) 17 hours ago

UPDATE: In Sept 2011 my actual weight was 293 (found a pic!!!). As of May 20 I've reached 184! From size 26 to size 12! I still have 34 lbs to my goal but oh my gosh, healthy feels SO amazing!!!

Wanda Kemper 1 day ago

Impressive! Already on the go with cardio and muscle training mix. Doing a lot of circuits. Thanks a bunch for the food tips.

Mohammed Nabeel Mustafa 3 days ago

Ty, great info👍 Two years ago I was 195 lbs slowly creeping to 200 lbs. I am only 5'4". I am now 147 lbs. People ask me all the time - how did u do it. I tell them " I woke up one day and realize I did not want to die" The hardest thing is to maintain the weight and get lazy. I have a pair of pants in my closet size 16 (I gave away the size 18) I vowed to myself to never go back to being chubby wubby!! I will continue until I hit my goal weight of 136 lbs. Again, ty👍🌹

Leticia M Gonzalez 4 weeks ago

April 17th I meant!!

Wanda Kemper last month

Update! As of today April 27/13 the scale says 194!!! 44 more pounds and I'm SO rockin' this!! Thnx again!!

Wanda Kemper last month

Very helpful, thanks!

Kevin Matts last month

This is so helpful thank you so much

Tallulah Mund 3 months ago

Love this! Thanks

Stephanie Macy 3 months ago

Hey Rich, your welcome mate. More to come soon. So remember to follow :)

Joshua Haswell (author) 4 months ago

Hey Josh, thanks for the tips. Following all the way from Cape Town.

Rich Wingfield 4 months ago

Nice:)

Melvin Chong 6 months ago

sounds spot on besides eating grains. you should check out the paleo diet and Robb wolf.

braeden nyhus 8 months ago

Alright, thank you! :)

Malea Sager 8 months ago

Hey Malea, I'll try to do something for you. Please give me a few days. Please messge me your email address do I can send you something .

Joshua Haswell (author) 8 months ago

Can you make a guide for ppl in wheelchairs?

Malea Sager 8 months ago

Nice work. I like the quotes.

Glenn Hole 8 months ago

Thanks for this, can't wait for the virtual guide.

Shade Ladipo 9 months ago

Thanks for all the great tips and information.

Kimberly Jones 9 months ago

I too enjoyed your guide. Very informative but done in a light way. As far as the carbohydrate thing, my body just feels better when I eat lots of protein and veggies. Even to much fruit and I don't feel as well. If I stick with meat, cheese, eggs, salads and veggies, I have more energy, just in a better mood and feel clearer. This is basically The Atkins program with lots more veggies. No I'm not promoting this way of eating, I'm just sharing. I also feel better when I get out and walk. My favorite excuse right now is that it's over 100 degrees here in Phoenix. 😝 and please don't suggest that I wall around an air conditioned Mall. I have found that walking in and out of stores and pulling my credit card out and putting away, then repeating this at many stores, only serves to piss off my husband, but then THAT does the cardio thing for me (my heart certainly races then). Just sayin. Just me t

Terri Dahlgren 9 months ago

Thanks*

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

That's Emily, more to come :)

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Great guide

Emily Coyer 9 months ago

Cheers Joshua. Looking forward to some more guides from you.

Jono Stone 9 months ago

Hey Natalie, best to google or YouTube, but I'll try my best. 1 start in the top of a push up position, 2 jump you feet in, bringing your knees to chest while your hands are still on the floor, 3 stand to an upright position and jump into the air, raising your arms above your head, 4 come down in a position with you hands on floor and knees at chest, 5 thrust you legs out to finish in a push up position. And repeat :)

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Thanks Alia, it took a while I put together as I had to think of which pictures would be best.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Hey Jono. I clarified why no coffee on the guide earlier today. Tea and coffee is fine, but no sugar. I have a coffee every morning as well :) caffeine has been shown to reduce and suppress appetite :)

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Thanks Allicious, when people are happy, I'm more motivated to create better and more content. Your welcome :)

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Hey Angie, be sure to follow me on snapeguide and twitter I will be updating and posting regularly.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Kelly, thanks for all your comments. Everyone is lazy time to time. My lazy day is Friday and Saturday, but I make sure when I'm at the gym training myself or my clients that's we go for our best.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Hey Yuli, instead of the gym, start with running / jogging outside. Start eating healthy and once you start seeing progress you will be more motivated for the gym. Getting started is always the hardest.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Thanks Wanda for your positive feedback and congratulation on your journey. Keep up the great work, an never doubt yourself. Some days will be hard, but you will be thankful in the end. Be sure to follow me on snapeguide and twitter to be update with more. If you need any help please email me.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Hey guys, thanks for all the amazing and wonderful comments, I have been flat out with personal training and responding to several emails from the Snapguide community. I promise to respond individually to everyone in the next 24 hours.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Thanks for the guide. :) I used to love doing burpies but I forgot what they are. Could you remind me?

Natalie Clearwater 9 months ago

Redbull

Kelly 📶👀 9 months ago

Nice can tell u put lots of thoughts in2 it cool like pics

Alia Walker 9 months ago

Awesome guide dude. Got me motivated! Can I ask why no coffee? Even black with no sugar? I'd do it hard with no coffee!

Jono Stone 9 months ago

I love this guide ! THANKS ..

Allicious ! 9 months ago

GREAT guide! So many excellent tips! I too have already begun this journey & there's no going back! I feel great & happier than ever!

Felicia Gustin 9 months ago

Same here so lazy to get up n go gym need to get motivated!!!!

Kelly 📶👀 9 months ago

Thanks for the tips. I want to start to go to gym although always lazy.

Yuli Fitria 9 months ago

Thanks so much for this guide. Your tips were great & made a lot of sense! I started my journey back to health Feb. 6/12 at 271 lbs, today, Sept. 3/12 weighed in at 237 and am not quitting! I have much to still achieve and learn but guides & motivation like yours help a lot. Thanks again!!

Wanda Kemper 9 months ago

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Thanks Tabasom I tried my best

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

I like the way you say these. So clear like a teacher

Tabasom Sam 9 months ago

Thanks

кαєℓу g. ¢нα 2 months ago

Drink milk it's fine. This is just a quick guide to detox yourself. Water is the best to hydrate and eliminate unwanted calories from your diet

Joshua Haswell (author) 3 months ago

So you can't drink milk?

кαєℓу g. ¢нα 3 months ago

How about frssh fruit juices?

Habiba Usman 6 months ago

Sweeteners*

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Honesty I haven't tried. I would personally use raw sugar, than any artificial s

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Truvia

Heather Rettberg 9 months ago

What about using trivia for sugar??

Heather Rettberg 9 months ago

Ok I need to clarify this. Coffee or tea with sugar and milk is a no no. But green tea is the best since it boosts your metabolism. Black coffee no sugar is great as it suppresses appetite, great if you have cravings.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Yea but i cant drink cofee without sugar. So i prefer the green tea. Good idea thanks

Tabasom Sam 9 months ago

Black coffee isn't bad either

Sharon Chan 9 months ago

Green tea is good for you

Sharon Chan 9 months ago

Oh i can't live without tea!

Tabasom Sam 9 months ago

Sorry I think I made the comment about the water and then accidentally deleted it. And yes I see it now sorry lol

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There is no sugar in water. I think what you are seeing is some light

Joshua Haswell (author) 2 months ago

This is so motivating

Danele Bee 5 months ago

Working VERY hard to give up alcohol all together!! Also about to start a new workout regimen. I always new alcohol was bad for fitness, but I guess I never realized the true reason. Thanks for the info.

Rod Height III 3 months ago

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For someone who works 30+ hours in a retail environment I find it hard to eat smaller, more frequent meals. I only get an hours break and it's never at the same time each day and can vary from 12pm to 3pm. Anything you suggest for that? Also, is there an exercise or activity I can do, considering I have painful knees? Thanks for any info :) x

Sarah Fowkes 6 months ago

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You don't have to buy one, there's an app for that

Greer H 7 months ago

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I never got back to the question as I thought it would be more attacking. But I just noticed it was a good question. The question of overweight being healthy is all dependent on your BMI and your body shape goals. Body builders if you use BMI as a scale are considered obese, but a person with no muscle mass but healthy can be considered underweight? So it's all based in what's healthy. A person with a good amount of lean muscle mass and low body fat would be best. Carbs are needed to help with brain and proper body function, no carbs = no energy.

Joshua Haswell (author) 6 months ago

Dear Maisy when I responded to your comment I did not realise just how young you are. The reason I did come out strong at you is because I tried very hard to get some real and usefully information from this guy. Instead I got ridiculed by two lady's who so obviously have misunderstood the purpose of my questions. I don't think I should give him a break as you suggest, I think I should pump him for all his knowledges, to benefit all of us.

Karen Larard 6 months ago

Dear Maisy I'm asking questions regarding weight loss that I find interesting. That you find my questions offensive is strange. Could you please point out how asking about carbohydrate is offensive ? And as you can see in the respond he did not answer and I did not ask again. So dear Maisy let's spend the break together.

Karen Larard 6 months ago

Haha I look like the guy on the left if you don't want a photoshopped image I could stand in. Well done guide I appreciate the information as someone who is trying to get there life back in track. Yes Karen Americans do have a warped view of body image they think it completely fine to be over weight. Not slightly over weight but grossly and morbidly. I was one of them and I have friends all over who feel the same way. If we don't do something diabetes will be an epidemic which it's quickly becoming. So you " may live longer " being overweight but what kind of life is it when diabetes takes your eyes and legs. That came out a lot longer then I wanted it to be.

Joshua Whitney 7 months ago

This was the reason I reacted to the photoshop picture

Karen Larard 9 months ago

I do realise the problems concerning the epidemic obesity in the western culture. But in my mind we now have a ideal body image that is unhealthy, especial when it concerns the female body. When I se pictures of marilyn Monroe, Brigit Bardot and other beautify women from that time, I just know that to day they would be considered overweighted.

Karen Larard 9 months ago

Dear Joshua to get back on track. Thank you for the in lightning answers you gave to my questions. I do think this is important information. I would dearly like more detailed information on carbohydrates and what role they play in our metabolism. I do find it interesting that a slight overweight is actually healthy, why have our body image changed?

Karen Larard 9 months ago

Thanks Lauren, I'm just tired of people being negative for no reason. We need a lot more people just not saying anything if they have nothing to contribute.

Elizabeth D 9 months ago

Dear Lauren I'm sorry that I hurt you, it was not my intension and I do apologise.

Karen Larard 9 months ago

Oh Karen, you really do need to get a day job and focus on more important things in life!! If the photoshop in this guide is your biggest worry in life right now, you are a very bored person. Ever heard of the saying "if you've got nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all"? People are loving this guide. It's harmless and there are great tips. How about you turn off your computer or phone and go play outside with your kids. Time better spent.

Lauren Pavljuk 9 months ago

Dear Elizabeth this guide is obviously very important to you, and I'm sorry if I hurt you that was not my intension and I do apologise.

Karen Larard 9 months ago

It's only a lie if those results were not possible. He never says this is someone that followed his training or tips, just that these results are possible, which they are. He could have doodled a picture to show what a fat guy looks like, then a skinny guy and everyone would have still understood his point. This is all just semantics at this point.

Elizabeth D 9 months ago

Dear Elizabeth I don't feel guilty, I'm underweight, and I don't blame anybody. I just don't like to be lied to and using a photoshop picture is lying.

Karen Larard 9 months ago

This guide still has good tips in it and helps get people motivated whether he's selling something at the end or not, and if you think this guide is trying to make you feel guilty, it sounds like you already are feeling guilty and are just trying to find someone else to blame.

Elizabeth D 9 months ago

Dear Elisabeth I'm not hostile I'm angry and for 2 reasons firstly because this guide is trying to make you feel guilty and secondly because this is an advert not a guide.

Karen Larard 9 months ago

Thanks you so much Elizabeth, I'm glad you found this guide helpful. I love making guides and I will continue to make guides that inspire others. Follow me on snapeguide and twitter as I'll me making more :)

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Now since we are on the topic we have to take a look at what type of body a person has. Are they an ectomorph, endomorph or mesomorph and once we determine that we can suggest the correct amount of carbs/protein/vegs/fruit a person should have daily to reach their goals. I hope this helps clarify our carb debate. Cheers

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Yes there is evidence that a slightly overweight person might outlive a thin underweight person, but there is no proof nore is it suggested that an obese / overweight person will outlive a person who is healthy and at their correct weight/mass for their age and height. And no I'm not referring to BMI, as BMI is not accurate when someone starts to gain lean muscle mass. I have also not mentioned that carbs are bad, as a personal trainer, I suggest my clients to have a balanced diet which is sustainable for their goals. A person who is training and exercising regularly can eat more carbs than someone who is not exercising as they are burning calories. If a person lives a sedentary life with no exercise, limited movement, and intakes excessive amount of carbs all day with every meal they are going to become overweight.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Yes you are 100% correct in stating that we need carbohydrates. But understanding what are carbohydrates and how the work is what people need to understand. Having a low protein, high carbohydrate diet can lead to obesity and possibly diabetes. Why? Since our body find carbohydrates the 2nd easiest fuel source to metabolize into energy. Someone who is looking to lose weight should consider reducing the amount of carbohydrate / sugar intake so their body can use the excess fat storage as fuel. If you are eating more carbohydrates than is recommended for your body (everyone has a different amount) you body will metabolise the carbs and then use the amount it needs and store the rest as fat, resulting in becoming overweight or putting on unwanted weight.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Why are you so hostile Karen? If you don't like his guide then keep your comments to yourself and make a better one. I think it's a very good guide, I'd love to see yours do better.

Elizabeth D 9 months ago

Dear Joshua do you know that there are no scientific facts that substantiate the " carbohydrate are bad" theory ? Do you know that we need carbohydrates? Do you know that overweight people live longer than thin people?

Karen Larard 9 months ago

Hey Karen, yes it is a photoshop example, and yes it is a fake picture. But I chose to use said picture to show others who have enjoyed this guide what exercise and healthy eating can achieve. Most pictures I found that I wanted to use were examples of transformation of men with six packs etc. so I wanted to use a picture which could show a more realistic view.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

This is not a good example of a slim down, it is a fake example of a slim down

Karen Larard 9 months ago

I know, but it was a good example of a slim down.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Bad photoshop

Karen Larard 9 months ago

Hey Maxine, if you are now to lifting weights then I would recommend getting a personal trainer to ensure you are correctly lifting. Alternatively you can use all the pin loaded machines at a gym and focus on doing a leg exercise, then a push exercise for your chest and arms and then a pull exercise for your arms and back muscles. Weights are amazing to help lose weight and get that sexy toned body. Where are you located? Our company offers online personal training.

Joshua Haswell (author) 3 weeks ago

How do I start lifting weights? What do I do?

Maxine Ng 3 weeks ago

Actually it's kind of true. For a woman to look extremely muscular she needs steroids. A woman does not have enough testosterone to create a muscular body. Muscular is not the same as fit though.

Vigasan Gunasegaran 5 months ago

Impossible without drugs? That statement now makes me question the legitimacy of any information from this user.

Larry San Miguel 8 months ago

The reason why? Your smaller intestine is where all the fats etc from out diet is absorbed back into our fat cells storing fat or later use as fuel. That's why we usually get fat around out stomach then back, bum, thighs .

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Honestly I haven't really tried. I was just wondering why that happens. Why only my belly???

Heather Rettberg 9 months ago

I say to ppl ask if prego wht when am I do to lose the weight jus make joke of it cuz we all know we try hard to lose weight but keep tryong

Kelly 📶👀 9 months ago

That's the crsppy part. I've never had kids but I have been asked 3 times if I was pregnant.

Heather Rettberg 9 months ago

Same here 3 kids under 5

Kelly 📶👀 9 months ago

I'm 5'9" and 166 lbs

Heather Rettberg 9 months ago

Problems anywhere else?? !!

Heather Rettberg 9 months ago

Under my shirt*. What is going on here? I have no proble

Heather Rettberg 9 months ago

I have a belly only that makes me look pregnant. Seriously like I have a ball u set

Heather Rettberg 9 months ago

It's a body complex that 50% of females will have. Some females are blessed or cursed having wider hips than others which gives a curvy look. But if you find that you want to reduce overall body fat to show off your muscles then more weights and cardio.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Lol u r so right both look crazy thin I'm 167 5ft2 n me getting to 120 still leaves me curvy

Kelly 📶👀 9 months ago

I'm guessing Kelly doesn't want massive muscles. Remember if you want to have a slim and slightly toned body then less weights, and more body weight exercises are needed.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Ewwww

Kelly 📶👀 9 months ago

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Doing it in the next few days. Keep an eye out.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Really appreciate if you do a guide on this. I'm petite but have a big tummy.

Lin Yumin 9 months ago

Sure, I will make an exercise guide for this. Of you can't wait email me your email address and I'll send you a free home workout. Email me at joshua@highdegreefitness.com.au

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

I love to do these exercises since I can't make it to the gym. I'd love to see a guide!!

Sara Sara 9 months ago

Can you explain or do a guide for these? I've never heard of burpees or bent over rows. Thanks!

Steelo Brown 9 months ago

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Excluding people with physical ailments, losing weight is not rocket science. Just figure out what your maintenance caloric intake is and reduce it. Each person should work out the particulars such as how fast you want to lose while not being dangerous about it. Throw in exercise and smart food choices and voila!

Jerry Watkins 2 weeks ago

Losing weight: keep reducing calorie intake until you see changes. It's possible to lose weight eating McDonald's every day if you wanted. It just wouldn't be healthy though. At the end of the day, in terms of losing weight all that matters is calories. If you want to look fat, worry about your macronutrients as well. You don't even need cardio except to burn off excess calories and to strengthen your cardiovascular system.

Vigasan Gunasegaran 5 months ago

Losing weight can be done. I have an under active thyroid and it is now controlled by medicine. I am 5'3" and 2 years ago I weighed 153 lbs. I now weigh 124 lbs and this was done by cutting carbs, drinking more water and eating fish, chicken and vegetables plus healthy carbs. I use to say I can't lose weight but now know I can and did and have maintained this weight for about 1 1/2 years. I love sweets and if I eat them my weight goes up so I avoid them for the most part. I don't deny myself a taste occasionally. Joshua is right, it's a way of life...not a diet.

P S 9 months ago

Well I weigh 185 am 5'2 wen I was younger i was skinny I started gaining weight at 20 years am 23 and I have tried my best and yet no result so I have given up

Jackie Hernandez 9 months ago

Hope this gave you some more insight into what I hope to provide to everyone to produce this guide. And I also hope it doesn't come off that I am trying to attack you. Cheers

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Basically when I say it's simple, it's a simple concept and simple thing for someone to change their eating habits from unhealthy fat food, to clean healthy lean food. At the end of the day it's someones own fault if they decide to eat unhealthy then complain that they are overweight and can't lose weight while sitting on the couch watching biggest loser eating ice cream. In weight loss and even muscle building there is no failing as not everyone is genetically they same, it's all about trial and error. If you 'failed' at weightloss it's all about learning from your mistakes, try again, try again and try again until you succeed. I'm in the process of writing a book about healthy eating, the do's and do not, explaining more about body types, and more content which will help thousand understand more about weightloss / weight gain without the constant cycle of all these fad diets or the latest ab machine that comes out ever few months.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

The 3 body types; Ectomorph (finds it hard to put on lean muscle and has a very fast metabolism which burns fat easy), endomorph (find gaining weight is very easy, low mass of lean muscle, and metabolism is very slow so stores fat easy) and mesomorph ( has a athletic body, great proportion of lean muslce mass, can burn fat, metabolism is great). So yes since there are different body types, different diets, type of training and more effort/determination/willpower is needed. I also do acknowledge and understand that some people might have eating disorders that can rule their life, but I do take that being a fixable excuse for some, as there could a percentage of people with eating disorders who are just not well informed or trained on how to cook healthy basic meals.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Hey ha2el, yes there are many factors that can contribute to someone's weightloss journey. This guide was purely about giving some inspiration to others that may need it. As a fitness professional, I have people coming to me for advice on a daily basis. The most common factor for weight gain is eating the wrong type or amount of food, followed by a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical movement. Studies have shown that if a person eats unhealthy (junk food, a lot of carbs, take away, saturated fat fried food, and excessive amounts of calories) and are not exercising they will gain weight. While if you eat healthy (portioned food, correct calorie intake for you body size or goal, a lot of green vegetables, proteins, fruit, and a healthy portion of carbohydrates) you can lose weight. There is also another factor that does play an important role and that is your body type.

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

I believe it's not as simple as calories in and calories spent. I feel like you should acknowledge that it takes way more determination and effort for some, for whatever reasons. I say this as someone who weighs 51kg and has observed that it seems to be easy for me to control my weight. This is not fair. I'm sick of heavier people being judged as weak willed or doing something horribly wrong so they 'deserve' it. I'm not saying everyone should give up, just that if you acknowledge the inherent unfairness, people would feel validated. When you say it's so simple, you're not necessarily inspiring people, you're also implying that it's equally easy for all and so if you've failed in the past, it's _only_ your own fault. And I believe that is not true.

H42EL - 9 months ago

Hey Jackie, please describe you current body shape, and also the body shape you had while growing up. What could be happening is that you are eating bigger portions than you should. What type o food are you eating? What type of exercise do you currently do?

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

Hi my names is Jackie I been working out for the last month in a half I don't drink soda or eat fat food I exercise 3 times a week and I only lost one pound so what else can I do

Jackie Hernandez 9 months ago

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I do

Danele Bee 5 months ago

I know, I don't understand why more people don't :)

Joshua Haswell (author) 9 months ago

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Kelly 📶👀 9 months ago

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