I always see a bunch but never know which are good. Or the prob is that it looks free and then after some survey you take, they charge you to find out results and subscribe to their weight loss plan.

So are there any gimmick free sites that aid in weight loss and that have good reviews?

i like spark people. you can record your food, get exercises, and caluclate weight loss. plus there is a ton of healthy recipes and tips! and, this is a 100% FREE site! no gimmicks!

if your are an adult:
http://sparkpeople.com/
if you are a teen:
http://sparkteens.com/

see I am young and my dad doesnt want me to be dieting and stuff because my BMI is 20.4 and i am at a healthy weight but i still feel fat and i need to drop a few pounds.. suggestions?

find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter all your stats and it will tell you how many calories you need a day to maintain, take off 300-400cal off that number and thats how much you need to lose.
eat 5-6 small meals a day (eat every 2-3 hours)
5-8 servings of fruit and veggies a day
8 glasses of water
have complex carbs for breakfast - they give you energy
have lean meat (protein) for dinner - repairs muscle
cardio exercise 4-6 times a week for 30-50min, light weight training
dont consume foods that are made of white flour (white bread, cakes, past etc.), sugar loaded foods (cookies, icecream, candy etc) and nothing fried, oily.
ofcourse you can spoil yourself once in a while with a little treat:)

Its been 4 years since I have my baby and it have been unable to loose weigh as I want to. I'm over 240 pds. Need to loose at least 60 to 70 pounds, and even eating just lettuce or fruits or just 3 meals a day, I don't see no results. Thanks for any help. Do not need "jokes".

Diets do not work. 99% of people gain the weight back. Here is how it works. No one teaches the animal what to eat and what not to eat. He knows instinctively what to eat. Humans also have the same instinct. The way it works is just eat whatever tastes good and that will be healthy for you and non-fattening. That is why a baby tastes everything. So again whatever tastes good, is good for you. This is why you will spit out spoiled milk.

But wait!!! Man has the technology to create rat poison. It tastes like healthy food (good taste) but kills the rat. So man has done that to you. Note- any food unaltered by man (uncooked) that tastes good, is good for you. So if you are stranded in the woods, that is how you know what to eat (cooking changes that). So man has created fake fruit. It tastes like fruit that exists in nature but it is terrrible for health, addictive and fattening called sweets.

So it is natural to like real sweets called fruit, like a baby does, but they have fooled you just like the rat. But they do not want to kill you. They want you to become obese so you will buy lots of their foods. This is called GOOD BUSINESS. Remember the above (not on site) and see site below to re-learn how to eat so you can be thin and fit for life.

http://phifoundation.org

I'm looking for a website with step-by-step fitness/weight loss plans that I can do without access to a gym. Any suggestions would be most appreciated….person who posts the most useful links will get best answer. (Duh)

P.S. Rude responses, responses without beneficial answers, and personal attacks will be reported.

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. Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate this formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

*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.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as white potatoes) and drink lots of water.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*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 superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. 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. Email me if you want a good indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have other questions.

*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.

Are there any positives or negatives to weight management by only exercising, and not dieting? I know it's possible, and very doable. As with an intense workout routine your daily calorie needs increase substantially. My primary concern is physique, and how my body will start taking shape as I loose the fat.

It depends on how you're using the word "diet". Good nutrition and health go hand-in-hand, and any successful weight loss/health gain program will include a change in the diet that got a person there in the first place. If you wish to be successful in the long-term, dietary changes to need to be made if you're diet is unhealthy in the first place.

However, when talking about fad diets or crash diets, those are pure bunk and have been shown time and again they do not work. The goal of any program should always be good health for the lifespan, that is the only way it can truly stick.

Look at it this way, our body has to get nutrition from somewhere, and the only place is what we give it, and if we're giving it a lot of junk, that's the only material it has to build from, and junk will only cause the end product to be weaker than it could otherwise be. So if the diet consists of cookies and ice cream, what do you suppose your body will have from that to build on as compared to a diet of fresh veggies, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats?

I need to lose weight and need an easy diet plan to follow with two kids and not a ton of money to spend or hours to cook. Willing to take supplements along with just need something, anything!!!

http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/register.asp?referredby=722596&from=friend
^ This website is AWESOME. You design a diet to fit your needs, exercises that you can do, a reasonable schedule to follow, etc. It also has a community of other people trying to lose weight, too, and lots of good articles, etc for you to read. It's FREE, which is even better! I have already lost 20 pounds by using this site. I recommend it to EVERYONE who wants to lose weight.

I'll be going to college soon and I am overweight. While most people gain weight when they go to college, I'm nearly ashamed of eating in public so I'm hoping it will be a great opportunity to lose weight. I will probably make breakfast in the morning but my other 2 meals will be from dining halls. I was wondering if anyone knew a good vegetarian diet that would help me lose weight quickly without requiring I go to the grocery store often and buy ridiculous and expensive natural products.

to save giving a long winded answer this site might help

http://www.diet-and-resources.com/weight-loss-pills-review.html

Taking the Necessary Steps to Lose Weight. One of the easiest and most beneficial ways to begin exercising is by starting a walking program. Walking is a terrific way to increase the affects of your diet and can be the first step in becoming more fit overall. Walking requires very little financial investment and can be incorporated into almost any lifestyle. Fitness experts say that even a moderate level of exercise (30 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week) gleaned from walking can help you to lose weight and even add over a year to your life.

Baby Steps to Start
Walking is a cardiovascular exercise that will help strengthen your heart and will also boost your metabolism. The higher your metabolic rate, the more calories your body will burn. Adding even a minimal walking routine to your diet program will result in quicker weight loss than what you will get from dieting alone. As with any new exercise program, it is best to start your walking program at a moderate rate, until your body acclimates to the added exertion. Most beginners can handle walking for 20 to 30 minutes on 3 or 4 days of the week. As you begin to build strength and stamina, you can increase your sessions gradually until you are walking up to 60 minutes a day, 5 days a week. As you progress, you will also find it easier to walk faster, which will increase the cardiovascular benefits of walking.

Tips for Successful Walking Programs
Before beginning a walking program, it is best to get the okay from your doctor. While walking can be a fairly low level form of exercise, it is important that you do not overdo it and strain your body. The following tips can help you get started walking safely and successfully:

Wear Supportive Shoes. Wearing shoes specifically designed for walking or running will help you to avoid foot, leg and back pain. Walking shoes will cushion your steps and act as shock absorbers for your body.

Bring Water. As with any exercise, keeping hydrated is very important. As you expend energy, your body will begin to sweat. Water can replace the hydration you lose while exercising.

Keep a Consistent Pace. Walking for exercise is not the same as the walking you do to get from point A to point B. To get the cardiovascular benefits of walking, you need to maintain a consistent pace and keep walking for the entire time.

Use Your Arms. Swinging your arms while walking will add to your momentum and increase the cardiovascular workout you receive from walking. Walking can help to tone your arms, as well as your legs.

Add Weights. As you become more comfortable with walking, you might consider adding wrist or ankle weights to use while walking. The increased resistance will help you to build muscle and up the cardio workout quotient of your walking.

Use a Pedometer. Investing in a pedometer can help you to gauge your progress and also make it easy for you to measure how many calories you are burning. From a psychological standpoint, it is encouraging to have a concrete number to work towards in miles.

Walk as a Family. Walking is one of the few forms of exercise that can be enjoyed simultaneously by your whole family. Walking as a group can also help to keep it fun and will encourage healthy habits in children.

Now I know you’re always asking yourself questions. You know the
ones like “Why can’t I lose weight?” and “Why does everything
that’s bad for you taste good?”. But those questions won’t get
you anywhere - except maybe helping you feel sorry for yourself
and setting you up for a spot of comfort eating.

A more empowering set of questions, on the other hand, will get
you off to a good start if you’re about to begin a weight loss
program (or keep you on track if you’re in the middle of a
diet).

Here are the questions to ask when you want to give your weight
loss efforts a real kick start.

Why do you want to lose weight?

Make sure your reasons for losing weight are clear. Do you want
to look good? Do you want to feel healthier? Has your doctor
given you a health warning? Do you just want to be able to run
around the park with your kids? Maybe all these reasons apply.
The more reasons you have for losing weight and the more you are
aware of them the easier it will be to remind yourself to keep
to your weight loss program when the going gets tough. Even
better, spend some time imagining how you will FEEL when you
succeed. This will do more than anything to increase your
motivation.

How much weight do you want to lose?

Set yourself a target. This gives you something to aim for and
you will be able to see how much closer you are getting each
week. You can never succeed if you don’t know what the end point
is. “I want to lose weight” is not a measurable goal - you have
succeeded (of sorts) after you lose an ounce. Make your goal
specific with a target to aim for.

What will you do to lose weight?

Nothing is going to change unless you do. So what changes are
you going to make? Will you follow a particular plan or just cut
down in general? How will you know if you’re succeeding? What
exercise will you take (if any)? How will you make sure that you
follow your plan? What will you do about the things that might
get in the way? Vague ideas about losing weight need to
translate via a concrete plan into action. Ask yourself the
questions and decide what you will do.

Who will support you?

Some people will actively encourage you and help your efforts
while others will get in the way of your plans. Do you know who
your supporters will be? And who you will need to avoid or find
some way to deal with? Ask for the support you need from those
you think are most likely to give it or join a club of people
who are also trying to lose weight. These are available online
or offline. If you can afford it think about getting a coach -
all that focus on your success will work wonders. As for those
who are less than enthusiastic about your plans, think about
ways of handling them. Of course you’ll need a different
strategy for close friends and relatives than you need for the
guy who brings cakes into the office and insists you eat one!

And the final question?

When will you start?

There’s no time like TODAY. No eating the pantry empty before
you begin. Dump the junk food and get started right now!

Copyright 2005, Janice Elizabeth Smal