I have been running for 3 weeks now and i have seen some results mostly in face and thighs and a little in my stomach my family says i have lost some weight but i dont see it am i headed on the right path? and how long does it take to see really good results mostly in stomach? I have been eating good too like salad and drinking water eating fruit.

nice pun with the whole path and all *crickets chirp* welll yea you are on the right path because even if you arn't losing weight your gaining muscle and doing a nice excersice that stimulates your body

I just want someone or some program that will ask me what i ate and how much i weigh to help me lose weight. I would like to lose 40 -45 lbs

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/99147.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/102117.htm

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday:
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Antioxidant Superstars - Vegetables and Beans:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107638.html
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107640.html
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100/105783.htm
The Benefits of Protein:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/98824.htm
Some Fats Are Good For You:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/40075.htm
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107641.html
What You Should Eat Daily:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_201.jhtml
Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_101.jhtml

*3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you're doing all exercises correctly.

The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/startexercise.htm
Strength Training Basics:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/trainbasics.htm
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/cardiowork.htm
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/72314.htm
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/thr.htm
Exercise Errors:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/errors.htm
Getting a Flat Stomach:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/81365.htm
Weight Lifting - Does Order Matter:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/96440.htm
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/103524.htm
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/1728_81005.htm

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier.

Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you have any questions and good luck!

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

I understand some weight lifting should be incorporated too, any experienced takers?

ANY running for any length of time will benefit you.

if you run that much and have a low fat diet, you will definitely see results.

I am 16, 185 pounds, and 5'9, i just want to lose belly fat, and around the "love handles" any suggestions for targeting those areas?

Losing love Handles
By know all of us know what are love handles. Love handles are created because of the extra fat build up in the body. Now we have to find out how to lose love handles.
If you really want to get rid of love handles, you should understand that there is no magical cure for love handles. The only solution is by the use of healthy diet and using regular exercise programs. I will never recommend you to go for any kind of pills for gets rid of love handles.

So here I am listing some of the best ways to get rid of love handles:

·Healthy diet
Going on a healthy diet can be really helpful in getting rid of love handles. You can go for low carb diets and low calorie diet. While using these diets, you have to some of your favorite stuff like sweets. Your diet should include proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals required for body to function properly.

·Cut the salt
The amount of too much salt in your diet is responsible for around 80% of love handles. High amount of sodium in your body will direct to "water retention," which makes love handles more prominent. So reduce the amount of salt in all kind of food you use.

·Cardio Training
The key to having great abs is burning more calories than you take in. Aerobic training combined with the tips above does just that. If you want to get rid of love handles then get up off the couch and go for a walk, take a bike ride, or play some hoops. Find something you like to do and keep doing it.

i want to lose 5-10 pounds before i leave for a college in a month. i exercise and eat healthy…any extra tips?

eat lotsa veggies and protein it will help you build muscle and look leaner
drink a whole glass of water before eating, put ur fork down between bites, and eat slowly; all of these things will help you get fuller faster
NEVER NEVER NEVER drink diet sodas, it causes cellulite.. EEWWWWW!!!.. and slows down your metabolism , making it harder to exersize, lose weight and gain muscle
lose weight with a friend
drink milk
drink lots of water and juice (100%)
exercise alot!!!! but dont over exert yourself or it will destroy you
hope this helps and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i have 2 weeks before i go on vacation , and i want to look good, i want to lose some weight what's the quickest way?

I know it sounds weird, but I've done this a couple of times over the years. When I want to drop 10-15 pounds in a week or so, I eat nothing but a chicken breast and brown rice every meal. It may sound boring but last time I did this, 3 months ago, I dropped 23 pounds in two weeks. You can spice up the chicken and rice and it tastes really good.

Well i forgot the name of it but it something H&B it starts off like that. if you can tell me the name of the shop ill be so thankful it is the shop that sells pills, mixtures, stuff like that. thank you

Holland & Barretts lol u were close thoug lol

I'm 17. Just shy of 6 ft. and weight around 175. More on the chubby side but trying to get toned up. Been working out lately what are some good things to be doing? Help ME Please??

Same situation here. I did wrestling where I ran 1-2 miles a day with sweats on and I lost 15 pounds and could bench more.

The key is running in heat.

i need to loss at least 10lbs. i'm 37yrs, 5ft. 130lbs i have been contanstly exercising ( running, race walking ) everyday for 3 months now. i have also lessen my portions in my meals and cut off rice. I have fruits for lunch. i'm taking l-carnitine ( 500mg ) and green tea tablets to help my weight loss but i still haven;t lost any weight. my tummy is still bulky. i haven't seen any difference.pls help me, i'm desperate. i only want to feel good even if i do not loss the entire goal, at least this time i should have at least seen or felt a slight changes in my efforts of exercising and healthy eating.

1) See your doctor. You sound like you may have an eating disorder. You're fixated on a number and a "bulky tummy" and you say you're "desperate."

2) Muscle weighs more than fat. When you consult with your doctor and lose weight in a healthy manner you don't use a scale. They measure your body fat. Body fat is all that really matters.

3) You lost that 10 pounds a long time ago and don't realize it. It was replaced by what is known as lean muscle.

one must try Hoodia Gordonii as supplemental foodstuff. Once you have figured which is the original and which is a cheap imitation, you may reconsider buying the original due to the fact that it is very highly priced. Once you have managed to cross that hurdle, you must follow whatever the product says.

The price is remarkably high for Hoodia Gordonii for a reason. This plant is endangered and it will take about 5 years to be mature for this purpose. As an appetite suppressant, it works wonders and thus helps people to reduce their weights substantially.
http://www.obesity-cure-tips.com/category/Hoodia-Gordonii-Plus.html