First off, welcome to EF Micksgrl.
The first section you would want to check out is our Nutrition and Weight Loss Forum. You can find it here:
http://www.extremefitness.com/forum/...splay.php?f=13
I highly recommend checking out that forum because it is plentiful in all the answers you seek regarding weight loss, reducing bodyfat, and eating a healthy and nutritious diet without spending a fortune.
But I and a few others around here can help you get started right here with your weight loss goals:
1. The good news about losing that tummy of your's is that you
don't have to spend the whole day doing sit-ups. Instead, what you
really need to do is eat a clean and wholesome diet and exercise a lot, particularly cardiovascular exercise (cardio).
2. The good news about being on a "diet" that is geared for weight loss is that you
don't have to starve yourself either. In fact, starving yourself should be avoided. What you need to do instead is continue to supply yourself with nutrients throughout the day. So you should aim to eat a small meal every 2 to 3 hours to keep your metabolism burning like a furnace.
3. However, you'll have to make some changes in the foods that you normally eat. This means that you need to severely limit your intake of foods with simple carbohydrates and unhealthful additives such as junk foods, fried foods, pastries, candy, and foods with tons of preservatives. You'll need to avoid these sources just mentioned, and you'll need to obtain the great majority of your nutrients from souces like:
- Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, whole wheat, oats, barley, brown rice, pasta (without the extra cheese), and beans.
- Nutrient-dense sources such as vegetables like broccoli, spinach, lettuce, peas, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, onions, and corn.
- Fruits such as apples, pairs, bananas, cantaloupe, watermelon, and oranges.
- Jam-packed nutrient-dense sources such as those found in nuts like walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, and pistacios.
- Lean meats that are rich in protein like chicken, turkey, and fish. Eggs are also an excellent source of protein.
- Don't forget to insure proper bone health by getting plenty of milk. Aim for a glass a day.
You can find all these great foods at your local supermarket for a reasonable price. Some foods like chicken won't last for long, but others like a big bag of walnuts will last for a month or so.
As far as the physical aspects of losing weight, live a more healthy lifestyle. This means that you should spend less time being sedentary (like being on the computer or watching TV) and spend more time being physically active. Like walking around instead of driving your car or taking the metro system. You'll also need to include some cardio and weight resistance exercises to reach your weight loss goals. You don't need a gym membership. You can get your cardio done by doing some running outside for 30 minutes, or walking for 60 minutes, or by walking up a long flight of stairs. You can get your weight resistance exercises done without dumbbells or special equipment. Try using your bodyweight with exercises like pushups, situps, pullups, squats, calf raises. Then you can grab something like a big water bottle full of water and do some shoulder raises, biceps curls, kickbacks, shoulder presses, and flies. Or, you can grab two really big water bottles full of water and do some squats with those.
Don't forget to drink enough water throughout the day. At least half a gallon (8 tall glasses) a day. And speaking of the number 8, make sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Take heed the great information you find on this site and be persistant. You'll reach your weight loss goals in no time.
I need help and advice and anything really
