1. Cardiovascular Exercise
Cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise has been known as a key to effective fat burn. A fitness program with the main goal of achieving weight loss must include at least three weekly cardio workouts. This translates into 20 to 30 minutes of any physical activity that gets your heart to beat at a rate that’s 60 to 90 percent of its maximum.

Cardiovascular exercise involves working the major muscles of the lower body in a continuous, rhythmic fashion. Activities such as brisk walking, jogging, riding a bicycle and jumping rope all qualify as aerobic exercise and should be incorporated into your weekly fat-burning regimen.

2. Strength Training
When you lift weights (or engage in any other type of strength training), you push your body against a challenging (but controllable) level of resistance. If done right, muscles will adapt and grow stronger as they anticipate a progressively more difficult workout.

This muscle growth will take the form of a sculpted and more toned physique, and unless taken to an extreme, will usually not materialize into big and bulky muscles(so women out there, please don’t worry). But what about that layer of fat that floats over every inch of your otherwise sculpted body? An increase in lean muscle, if only slight, will result in an increased basal metabolic rate, your body’s requirement for fuel at rest. You need your muscles mass to burn up the fat cells. That’s the reason why everyone should perform strength training at least twice a week.

3. Flexibility Training and Yoga
Many would question the connection between stretching and fat burning. Flexibility training increases the effectiveness of the rest of your fitness program in many ways. It cuts down on injury and recovery time, reducing next day soreness, getting you back in the gym sooner. Stretching improves performance, balance and speed of motion, allowing you to perform more work in less time.

Incorporating some stretching exercises into an otherwise strength training routine keeps you moving between sets, adding to the overall caloric consumption of your workout. Yoga, with its unique blend of stretching and strengthening exercises, has gained unprecedented popularity. Many fitness enthusiasts, who at one time wouldn’t be caught dead in a cat pose, now find themselves attending regular yoga classes — and looking as lean and fit as ever. This is what I believe to. Yoga actually helps me to understand each part of my body more.

4. Sleep, Rest and Recovery
Lack of sleep or rest is the culprit behind a failed weight loss program. A fitness and weight loss plan, be sure to include adequate recovery periods between workouts. Rest at least 48 hours between full body strength training sessions and limit cardio to no more than 3 to 6 hours a week. If over-trained, your body will break down, you’ll lose precious lean muscle mass and actually get fatter. I have experienced that myself when I spin 2 hours a day. I put on weight easily on my waistline.

During sleep, the body’s recovery processes go into high gear. Depending on activity levels and individual requirements, get 7 or 8 hours of sound, restful sleep every night. It is essential for good skin too.

5. Relaxation such as Massages are nececessary
Stress has been found to generate dangerously high levels of the naturally occurring hormone cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol has a major role in the regulation of blood pressure and cardiovascular function as well as regulation of the body’s use of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. When cortisol is secreted, it causes a breakdown of muscle protein, leading to the release of amino acids into the bloodstream. This process can also raise blood sugar levels.

Massages can help us to relax as well as soothe those sore muscles. Going for massages regularly will not only ease muscles soreness, it is also beneficial

Answered by alok , an ibibo Master, at 12:53 PM on August 20, 2008

Everyone dreams of being trim and slim these days. Hence the emergence of so many health clubs and gymnasiums. Every nukkad and gully has these. To maintain a fit body, one should be tenacious and keep to it rather than just do a few months regimen and finish it. Some ways one can maintain a fit body are:
Cardiovascular exercises are a must for effective fat burn. One has to do these exercises at least three days a week. It includes 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity such as brisk walking, jogging, jumping rope, or cycling.
Strength training or lifting weights will cause muscles to grow stronger thus leading to a toned and sculpted body. This should be done at least twice a week.
Flexibility training exercises increases the effectiveness of the fitness program. Thus one should do stretching exercises to improve balance, speed of motion, and performance. Yoga has many stretching exercises and is thus gaining in popularity.
Have adequate recovery periods between workouts. Rest at least 48 hours between full body strength training sessions. Cardio should be done only 3 to 6 hours a week. Over-training leads to breakdown of the body and one may tend to become fatter. Get at least 7 to 9 hours of sound sleep every night.

Answered by Priyanka C , an ibibo Master, at 5:42 PM on August 05, 2008

dear rakesh!
You have to take low calorie diet and do regular exercise.

Answered by Cuty * , an ibibo Specialist, at 4:39 AM on August 04, 2008

To bel slim and trim always I feel good diet and exercise is very much essential.

Answered by Vinay Kiran , an ibibo Specialist, at 12:47 PM on August 02, 2008

Hello friend
some tips are as follows.
1. Just say no to fruit juice. Juice is fruit with the fiber removed. Not to mention, most of them are packed with sugar. Opt for the real thing instead.

2. Stick to water. All of those sugary soft drinks are simply adding excess calories to your diet and to your waistline. Start drinking only water and a bit of tea and you could start seeing changes in your body very quickly. This is especially true if your a soft drink junkie.
3. Create a new good habit each day. Eating often becomes a habit rather than a way to nourish ourselves. To get out of bad eating habits, it’s easier to change one habit per day. I have recently started doing this and have found it to be extremely effective.
On the first day I gave up honey on my oatmeal and on the second day I converted all of my snacks to fruits and vegetables.


4. Change your lifestyle. A diet is simply a way of eating. It’s a long-term commitment not a one-time event. Create permanent lifestyle changes. Good habits are the key to success when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight.

5. Get plenty of sleep. Your sleep time is an essential component to losing weight. Researchers have found evidence to show that better sleep habits are instrumental to the success of any weight loss plan.

for more detail refer
http://www.lifehack.org /articles/lifestyle/10-diet-ha cks-to-keep-you-slim-trim.html

Answered by Saq , an ibibo Master, at 11:27 PM on July 31, 2008

Eating less than what is required can keep u fit. Eat nutritious. IF u are in a sedentary job, reduce ur food intake because u can't burn out the calories. If u are doing physical exertions all the time like running , jumping, weight lifting etc...u burn out more calories. SO u can eat a bit more. U can pamper urself with some sweets, ghee made, chicken and red meat. OF course sparsely, provided u do burn out in the form of energy.It will not add to ur adipose/

Answered by vida writer , an ibibo Master, at 11:17 PM on July 31, 2008

For tips to remain slim and trim ,check out http://healthbeautytips.net/re mainslim.htm

Answered by Padma Sankar , an ibibo Citizen, at 5:23 PM on July 31, 2008

following are some tips to trim and slim
TAKE MORE TIME FOR EATING- SLOW DOWN THE EATING PROCESS
TAKE SMALLER BITES- CHEW YOUR FOODS MORE THOROUGHLY
DECREASE YOUR SUGAR INTAKE
DECREASE FATS AND FATTY FOOD IN YOUR DIET
INCREASE COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES i.e. GRAINS, WHEAT'S, RICE, RYE & OATS
CUT DOWN ON SALT ( sodium) AND SALTY FOODS
MODERATE YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE
INCREASE YOUR WATER INTAKE- WITH MEALS AND ALSO WHEN EXERCISING
INCLUDE FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND LEGUMES IN YOUR DIET
INCREASE FIBER AND PROTEIN ENRICHED FOODS IN YOUR DIET
Drink Water.
Whether it’s poured over ice or luke warm, to be "healthy" we need 32 ounces of water daily. Drinking water not only will improve your health, but also reduce your appetite.
Prepare for Improvement.
Make all of your daily food choices in advance of mealtime and snack time. Carry healthy snacks (and meals) with you on the road and at the office. Surround yourself at home and at the office with essential tools, like an insulated lunch bag, healthy snack foods, water, a well stocked refrigerator and pantry.
Read Nutrition Facts.
There is nothing magical about healthy eating. It’s all about choices. Study the choices you make daily. Check out serving sizes to control portions. Discover how many fat grams are in your most favorite snack compared to your second favorite snack. Most fast food restaurants now publish nutritional facts. Getting the facts will light the way on your journey to improved nutrition.
visit www.slimntrim.com

Answered by jyothi , an ibibo Master, at 10:56 AM on July 31, 2008

Everyone dreams of being trim and slim these days. Hence the emergence of so many health clubs and gymnasiums. Every nukkad and gully has these. To maintain a fit body, one should be tenacious and keep to it rather than just do a few months regimen and finish it. Some ways one can maintain a fit body are:
Cardiovascular exercises are a must for effective fat burn. One has to do these exercises at least three days a week. It includes 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity such as brisk walking, jogging, jumping rope, or cycling.
Strength training or lifting weights will cause muscles to grow stronger thus leading to a toned and sculpted body. This should be done at least twice a week.
Flexibility training exercises increases the effectiveness of the fitness program. Thus one should do stretching exercises to improve balance, speed of motion, and performance. Yoga has many stretching exercises and is thus gaining in popularity.
Have adequate recovery periods between workouts. Rest at least 48 hours between full body strength training sessions. Cardio should be done only 3 to 6 hours a week. Over-training leads to breakdown of the body and one may tend to become fatter. Get at least 7 to 9 hours of sound sleep every night.

Answered by Lifeisfun , an ibibo Specialist, at 9:51 AM on July 31, 2008

dear for that do walking , jogging , proper exersices , pranayam and less quantity of dinner , u follow this first than i tell u more after words , i liked your question i will definately tell u more about that take care bye.

Answered by anup , an ibibo Citizen, at 3:41 AM on July 31, 2008