Can you suggest some good physical excercises?

If you’ve put on some weight, start with walking with really good shoes. A half hour, then an hour, etcetera. Then go to a gym, and have a pro set you straight.

Bon chance, jell.

Cardio is good for weight loss. Treadmills, stair steppers or spinning (stationary bike) are good for this.
Yoga is a great thing.

Crunches. Easy to do. Can be done anywhere. plus you can be watching tv at the same time

If you can take some kind of dance workout class at your gym, do it! They’re really fun! I hate working out so that was a solution for me. Dancing really works your abs and stuff. But, yeah, sit-ups are simple yet effective. As for the hip area, I’d like to know an exercise for that too.

@buckyboy28 I’m so guilty of this…

Well, I’m sure I’m not the first one to think this but there are always sex workouts to try . . .

sorry I went for the low road on that one

Power walk! If you’ve got netflix they have a lot of “fitness” DVDs. But I’ve found a lot of these walk at home.. 15 minute mile work outs. But you do build a lot of muscle.
You basically walk in place and yadda yadda. I think the instructor is Leslie Sansone.

Or you could just start running. Either or, I suppose.

I started with a couch to 5K program and now I run 3 miles 4 days a week. I also take goju karate ~2x a week.

@aprilsimnel Dang, that’s hard core!

running…........

Try Burpees. You start with a squat, move to push up form, back to a squat, and then try to jump like you would when playing basketball. These are pretty good at burning calories, but they are very tiring.

I love yoga. No impact, improves flexibility and balance, challenges muscles. You won’t get bulk from yoga, but you might get lean.

I find the Fitness Ladder from the Hackers Diet a great way to exercise, it eases you in slowly and builds strength & stamina as you progress. The exercise part is here: http://tiny.cc/ZI4iv

But if you’re wanting to lose weight the whole hackers diet is worth a read.

all this advice is great, but if you want to loose weight, one cookie can sabotage an hour in the gym.
I stole these calorie saving ideas Here

Choose fruit instead of juice: A medium orange has 60 calories, while a cup of orange juice contains 110 calories. Go for the fruit instead! (Calories saved: 50)

Downsize your bagel: A mini bagel has only 80 calories, while a regular medium-sized bagel contains 240 calories – and an average Einstein Brothers bagel is a whopping 350 calories! (Calories saved: 160 – 270)

Wrap it up: Use a 110-calorie 10-inch tortilla instead of a 240-calorie medium bagel as the base for your breakfast or lunch. (Calories saved: 130)

Wrap scale down: Use an 8-inch tortilla instead of a 10-inch one. (Calories saved: 50)

Choose light cream cheese: One ounce (2 tablespoons) of light cream cheese contains 60 calories, while regular has 100 calories. (Calories saved: 40)

Go Canadian: Have Canadian bacon at 90 calories for two slices instead of regular bacon at 250 calories for two slices. (Calories saved: 160)

Add the real thing to your yogurt: One cup of fruit flavored low fat yogurt contains 230 calories. Instead, consider having one cup of low fat plain yogurt with ½ cup of fresh fruit for only 180 calories plus extra fiber! (Calories saved: 50)

Make the mayo light: Lightening up your mayonnaise saves you 50 calories per tablespoon. (Calories saved: 50)

Spray it: Spraying your non-stick pan with a cooking spray costs 6 calories while using a tablespoon of butter or margarine cuts into your daily calorie budget by 100 calories. (Calories saved: 94)

Lighten up on butter and margarine: Regular butter or margarine contains 100 calories per tablespoon, but light butter or margarine has only 50. (Calories saved: 50)

Season up: Using herbs to season your vegetables instead of butter or margarine will save you 100 calories per tablespoon. (Calories saved: 100)

Creamy options: Trading the Ben & Jerry’s or Haagen-Dazs super-rich (20% fat) ice cream for a Breyer’s or Hood light reduced fat (6% fat) version saves 130 calories per ½ cup. (Calories saved: 130)

Cone down: Choosing a small waffle cone rather than a large will save you 40 calories. Eliminating the cone altogether will save you 60 calories for a small one, 100 calories for a large. (Calories saved: 40 – 100)

Choose fish in water: A 6oz can of chunk light tuna stored in oil has 275 calories. Packed in water, it has only 150 calories. (Calories saved: 125)

Lower the fat in your cottage cheese: Use 1% cottage cheese rather than 4%. (Calories saved: 40 per half cup)

Starching down: Try cutting back on your portion of rice, pasta or noodles by just ¼ cup. (Calories saved: 45 – 60)

Lightening your coffee: Use 2 tablespoons of whole milk rather than 2 Tbsp half and half cream. (Calories saved: 20)

Make baking healthier: Replace half of the fat in a recipe with applesauce. Per ½ cup, applesauce contains 90 calories, but butter or margarine contains a whopping 810 calories! (Calories saved: 720 calories per ½ cup!)

Soda shocker: By drinking an 8 oz mini can of regular soda rather than the usual 12 oz size, you save 50 calories. Better yet, drink water or diet soda to save 150 calories for a 12 oz can. (Calories saved: 50 – 150)

The chips are down: Try a bag of baked chips instead of regular chips. (Calories saved: 70 per 2 oz bag)

Go fresh: Choose a 60-calorie ½ cup of fresh fruit instead of a 250-calorie ½ cup of dried fruits like raisins. (Calories saved: 190)

Vary your chocolate options: Instead of a 1.5 oz chocolate bar at 225 calories, consider having a cup of chocolate milk (160 calories) or a fat free chocolate pudding (85 calories). (Calories saved: 65 – 140)

Ah nuts: Measure out your nuts – they add up quickly! One ounce of nuts (about 23 almonds, 18 medium cashews, 18–22 mixed nuts, 15–20 walnut or pecan halves) are worth 100 – 200 calories. It is easy to eat more than this if you are not paying attention and measuring… (Calories saved: Lots!)

Cheers: Drink light beer rather than regular. (Calories saved: 30 per 12 oz can)

Wine Not?: Drink 4 oz of wine instead of 12 oz of beer. (Calories saved: 50)

Go lite on syrup: Two tablespoons of regular syrup contains 110 calories, but lite syrup contains only 50 calories. (Calories saved: 60)

Cut the juice: Have ½ cup of orange juice instead of a full cup. (Calories saved: 55)

Leaving behind: Why not leave 3–4 bites on your plate? You don’t have to finish it all if you are full. (Calories saved: Varies)

The Bottom Line
Although you may not implement all of the above ideas, it is worthwhile trying to use at least one tip each day to help prevent a progressive, subtle weight gain over the years. By making simple alterations such as the ones mentioned above in your daily diet, you will not feel deprived while working to reduce your calorie intake.

Swimming is probably the best workout, IMO. First it has 0 impact on your joints, second you can work every single muscle in your body by using different strokes, and third it doesn’t allow for half-assed workouts because, if you aren’t swimming you are sinking.

Cardio is good for losing weight: biking, running, swimming, or if you can find a partner, tennis is awesome. It also builds your agility. For building muscle, I totally recommend indoor rock climbing.
1) If you’re afraid of heights, keep trying and keep going a little higher each time. Many people come in afraid but eventually get over it, if you’re willing to give it a try. Though none of them have been deathly afraid
2) You do not need upper body strength to start. You will build it with time. Indoor climbing gyms should have a difficulty rating system for the climb you’re doing. You start on the beginner’s and repeat them until you can do them very smoothly and without falling off. Progress up the scale and your muscle in fingers, arms, and back with develop.
3) If anything hurts in a weird shooting pain kind of way, you’re pushing yourself too hard, too fast. Just take some time off (couple days to a week), put some ice on the pained area, and try climbs that are easier than what you left off on. This is a problem for newbie climbers who get too excited about a new thing and then almost hurt something.

It’s not the fastest method for muscle building but it’s a lot of fun. I saw muscle results after a few months, but then it’s always hard to tell when you’re looking at yourself.

These are some great suggestions. I’m going to the gym when I’m done with this homework and I will definitely try some of these suggestions.

@Judi: I actually already do a number of those things! I think my weight gain is due to the fact that I live off campus this year so I don’t do nearly as much walking as I used to. I just want to become less sedentary.

Swimming: It’s fun and a great workout in one!

I actually just got back from the gym. I didn’t start out too strenuous, just 20 minutes on an exercise bike but I plan on going as much as I can. When the weather warms up again, I’m thinking tons of walking.

situps, burpees, pushups, and runing do this at least four time a week puts you in great shape

I’d suggest rowing if that’s possible in your area. If you don’t have anywhere you can hop it a boat, jump on an ergo. Just please please make sure you have the right posture otherwise it ain’t good for your back! But when you get the technique right it’s great for cardio and does wonders for your stomach (and arms and legs!) :)

@shrubbery: Aw, I wish I had access to rowing of some kind. We had rowing machines at my high school and I loved using them.