Hi Jesse, thanks for dropping by Live Lighter and sharing your story! Yes, weight loss can be very challenging in this day and age, everyone is extremely busy with a very long to-do list. However, weight-loss = calories consumed – calories burnt.

Did you know you don’t have to go to the gym for an hour 3x’s a week to lose weight? There are a million and one ways to get active in your day! A 30 minute walk, do squats while washing dishes, take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk to the next bus stop or park your car across the parking lot….

Yes, you will lose weight by reducing your calories by detoxing and replacing meals with no-sugar added juice, however, you still need fiber and other nutrients to survive. AND, one of the best ways to lose weight is to build muscle because it increases your metabolism so you burn calories even when you’re resting.

To build muscle when you’re short on time, start off with some core exercises (google them to learn different ones, like the plank and butterfly). You can easily do these during commercials when you’re watching TV. When I started my weightloss journey, I did 5 core exercises, as many as I could each, for about 15-20 minutes every second day. The other days I took a 30 minute walk.

You CAN fit activity into your day, Jesse! Just be creative and try to enjoy it!

Hi i am jesse and first of all i am really impressed by what i have learned here… i am 22 years old and 5’3 tall and i am 110kg… All this weight is making me down …i actually have no time for physical activites as i have classes from 7am to 6pm… so i just want to ask if fresh fruit juice ( without sugar of course) will help me detoxify and any other think to help me shed all this fats…

You’re most welcome for the tips, fan. And you’ll lose the weight, no problem, as long as you concentrate on getting healthier rather than focusing on the scale.

So this is where time and patience comes in – really, a lot of weight loss comes from your attitude and outlook on it. The less emotionally invested you are in skinnier jeans, I guarantee that if you follow the tips, think about getting healthier, make choices that you both enjoy AND give you the results you’re looking for, then you’ll lose that weight without even noticing it!

im planning on losing 30pds… the tips r a great help for me…i really need to be 130 and this is going to be a long road ahead..thanks for the tips…
QUESTION: how long will it take when i start using ur tips on losing weight

Hey Alex, thanks for dropping by and sharing your story. Hmm, for your height, it sounds like your weight is a healthy one, especially considering your age as you may still have a few inches in height to grow into.

Do you know your body fat percentage? Perhaps all you need to do is include one to two sessions of strength-training into your weekly routine to build more muscle and burn the fat.

And yes, Alex, when you don’t get enough sleep, your stress hormones go all wonky causing you to gain weight or have difficulty losing it. Read this guest post by Dr. Mitchell Proffman for more info on the subject: http://livelighter.org/better-sleep-helps-weight-loss/.

Hello, i’m 16, 6 ft 2in and i weigh 190 lbs and also swim for my schools team so i’m pretty active with 2 1/2 hours of practice almost everyday, but I have always struggled with my weight. I have been wanting to lose 25 to 30 pounds for awhile. I am so happy that i found your website it was really helpful. Just wondering, if getting enough sleep helps with losing weight and if you don’t get enough if that can effect anything? Thanks for all of the great information!

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Hi Anita, thanks for your question. I use DVDs and a personal trainer myself, but try Shape.com (http://www.shape.com/videos) for some workout videos.

Perhaps another reader will chime in with some websites they use?

As for your question regarding the time it`ll take you to lose the weight you want in a healthy way, it totally depends on you and your body, my Dear. The calculation for weight loss is very simple: calories in – calories burned = weight loss. To see significant results, you must give your body enough food for immediate energy and burn more than you consume. That means being as active as possible and eating ONLY what your body needs to survive.

I`d suggest reducing your portions slowly (it`s hard to know exactly what your body needs on a daily basis, and it really depends how active you are that day). Then be as active as possible: walk every day for at least 30 minutes, take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk to the next bus stop, do crunches and pushups while you watch TV, do squats while washing dishes… there are many ways you can burn calories without actually doing a full workout!

I hope this helps. I know you can do it, Anita!

And just one more thing, please don`t be too concerned with numbers on the scale. Try to focus on enjoying your food, eat it slowly, and find the enjoyment in being active. Soon you`ll FEEL your weight loss, and when you do jump on the scale to satisfy your curiosity, you`ll be pleasantly surprised by the results!

Hi!
I have a problem: I’m 15 years old and i weigh 135.
My doctor said taking into my bone density,age and other factors i should weigh 112-115 pounds.
Thats alot to lose and i dont know how to go about doing it!
Im indian and from a vegetarian household.
I dont get much time to exercise but if you could tell me some websites where i can see easy workouts to do at home, it would be great.
Also, how much time period should i keep in mind to lose this much?
Thanks a ton!