how long does it take to lose 12 inches off your waist the healthy wayh?

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1. 12 inches? I would think a long time doing it the healthy way.
2. Depends how many inches your waist is to begin with....
3. The healthy way? Well, I would say maybe an inch to an inch a half a month, so somewhere between 9 and 12 months.... But that's just a rough guestimate.
4. if you eat a proper, well balanced diet... it depends. it's a slow burn at first. stick with a GOOD diet http://www.mypyramid.gov/ really you should only lose the most 10-15lbs a month. don't try to lose more than that.. then you're just starving yourself to death. never starve yourself it will come back twice as hard on you. proper exercise, doesn't have to be crazy exercise where you rip yourself a new one... and proper hydration. try not to eat much crap food. and you do know what that is! be sensible and eat right you'll not only lose the weight but feel better and look alot younger. be patient. really it will do you wonders. while everyone else suffers who laughed at you doing it the right and slow way!
5. Getting rid of belly fat (or fat in general) is 60% diet, 30% exercise, and 10% mental thought. You must eat the right foods, exercise more often than you don't. Meaning at least four days a week, burning more calories than you consume. Also, thinking positive thoughts about yourself and not putting yourself down. Portion control is key. You don't want to overeat. A portion should be the size of your fist. You should have one portion of carb and protein per meal. A portion size for fat is a handful. Carbohydrates: Apples, Bananas, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Mangos, Pineapple, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Celery, Carrots, Broccoli, Asparagus, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Steel Cut Oatmeal, Whole "Grain" Bread. Protein: Salmon, Tuna, Halibut, Chicken Breats, Lean Ground Tukey, Turkey Breasts, Protein Powder, Protein Bars (Power Crunch Bar, Cliff Builder Bar) You don't want a high calorie, high fat, high sugar bar. The two I listed are good ones, and they taste great too! Fat: Organic Peanut Butter, "Raw" Almonds or Walnuts, Balsalmic Vinagerette Dressing. (Just a handful of nuts, with your breakfast, lunch, dinner.) Fats help with digestion. You want to have 4-5 small meals per day. 2-3 hours apart. You will never go hungry and your metobolism will not slow down this way! Stop eating 2-3 hours before bed. (Also, get 8 hours of sleep if possible, this is also a major key to losing belly fat)! Meal Planning: (Preperation is key) Meal 1: Protein, Carb, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)! Meal 2: Protein shake or bar (A glass of WATER)! Meal 3: Protein, Carb, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)! Meal 4: Protein shake or bar (A glass of WATER)! Meal 5: Protein, Carb, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)! Remember to drink half of your weight in oz of water per day. (ex: 120lbs = drink 60oz. of water per day.) Exercise: (Do this in whatever ruitine suits you best). Mon- light weights upper body, 30-60 min cardio, abs Tue- cardio 60 minutes (Power Walk, Run, Elyptical, etc.) Wed- light weights lower body, 20-30 min cardio, abs Thu- cardio 60 minutes (Power Walk, Run, Elyptical, etc.) Fri- light weights upper body, 30-60 min cardio, abs Sat- cardio 60 minutes (Power Walk, Run, Elyptical, etc.) It's very important to sign up to a gym, it offers more motivation and try not to be shy about it. Also, when working out, get enough sleep so your body can repair itself! This is my plan that I have made after doing research. It has worked for me, and I've helped friends lose weight this way! You have to stick with it and make it a lifestyle. Only eat junk food in moderation. Eventually you won't even crave junk food. I say anything in a bag, box, or container is what's going to keep you from attainig your goal. Keep it natural! GOOD LUCK!
6. It actually wont take that long IF you have it to lose.... you have to build yourself up to doing some strenuous exercises... I lost 8 inches in 4 months doing the different Billy Blanks TaeBo DVDS. The bootcamp ones are the ones that worked fastest for me.
7. My ideas? Try to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. Work hard, but don't over 60 minutes at a time. Do planks and other abs exercises on alternate days. On training days, do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home. The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better! Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results. Read magazines like Shape, Womens Fitness, Fitness, etc to get tips and to stay motivated. Good luck and stick at it. This plan has lost me 20 lbs in 12 weeks so far, just go for it!
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