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QUESTION: Hello, I am 25 year old man looking to lose some weight. Right now, I try to eat healthy, and I exercise every day, some days more than others. I have a good friend from back in high school who went to college and became a personal trainer. He lives in another state now so we rarely talk, but recently we were speaking on the issue of me losing some weight. He told me that with a healthy diet and good exercise, I could lose 3-5 pounds a week. What are your thoughts? Do you think that is possible, or him trying to just give me encouragement? I hope to hear from you soon, and thanks.

ANSWER: 3-5 pounds a week AT FIRST is realistic. After that, it will probably come down to 1-3 pounds a week... which is healthy for long-term, sustained weight loss until you hit your ideal weight. The more you lose, the harder it gets to lose more.

If you're looking for general information on how to lose weight and be healthy, just visit my web site for all kinds of details about proper diet, nutrition, exercise, weight-lifting routines, and more.

Also, make sure to download my FREE eBook, "Rick's 18 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss."

Richard Rost
http://www.RicksWeightLoss.com

P.S. As a disclaimer, I'm not a doctor or health professional. Please seek the advice of your doctor before implementing any of my recommendations.



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QUESTION: I am honestly looking to lose 25-30 pounds. My biggest problems are junk food and eating late at night. Is there any one exercise that affects weight lose more than any other? Thanks very much for your help.

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You have your answer right in front of you: stop eating junk food, and don't eat before bed.

The best exercise for weight loss in MY opinion is anything that keeps you moving and keeps your heart rate up. Personally, I like cycling, but running is effective too. Swimming is good. There's no one "best" exercise. Mix it up to prevent boredom.

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