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Because of the boring office time and depressed mood, I eat more and more and begin to put on weight quickly. I did not pay attention until one day I came across John and fell in love at first sight. In order to restore my slimness, I have been on diet for a couple of weeks. My friend told me her secret recipe. You can eat as much meet and fish as you want, but no rice, no bread, no sugar, and the absolutely necessarily is half a grapefruit after every meal. Oh, we may discuss it in detail next time if you are interested.

Besides, yoga can make a woman more pretty, so I’d like to learn yoga. However, I have no gears, and my friend suggests me . They look very nice and cheap, but I don’t know which ones to choose. Shall I only buy a ball, a mat or a whole kit? It seems the yoga kit has a better price.

Also, do you learn yoga from a teacher or simply learn by yourself by a book and video? I learnt dance for several years in my childhood, so perhaps some books and videos are enough to me? I hope we can exchange more useful information here, that's why I join in today.
 
Well first off, that diet doesn't really sound like a very balanced plan, but you didn't ask about that, so I'm just gonna to let it be.

For yoga, all I've ever used/seen used is a mat. I've used exercise balls for strength training, bands for pilates, etc. but for yoga it's just a mat. I didn't look too much into the site, so I don't know what they're selling, but that's been my experience. I've taken classes with teachers and through tapes.

I've only done hatha yoga and power yoga (I forget which one that is), so maybe there is another kinda that uses all this stuff (that they sell on the site) that I'm not aware of. Hopefully someone else will come by and share their opinion as well.
 
My understanding from your post is that you're looking to reduce overall body fat. The only real way to achieve this goal is to follow a proper diet and excercise regime. You should search this forum there is a lot of information to help you with your food and workouts.

Yoga is great. It will help you increase your flexibility and to a certain degree strength. It will not however help you lose any significant amount of fat. For that you need to do a combination of cardio and weights. As a beginner maybe start with 2 days full body workout with weights and 3-4 days cardio.

However, don't fall into the trap of thinking that if you excercise you can eat whatever you want.

I understand that the amount of the fitness related information on the internet or this web site can be overwhelming so if you have any questions just ask.
 
reducing carbs for fat loss is good...eliminating carbs except for half a grapefruit is stupid. That's called a 'fad diet' and as soon as you stop doing it, or in another couple weeks (whichever comes first) the weight loss will stop and likely reverse.

You are STARVING yourself right now. You're losing as much muscle as fat. The less muscle you have the fewer calories you need, so you'll either hit a threshold and the weight loss stops until you further restrict calories...or the instant you go back to eating like a normal human, you'll gain fat because now its that much more 'extra calories' in your system since you lost some muscle.

if you really wanna lose weight the right way, get on a proper balanced diet, do your yoga, get in some cardio for your heart, and pick up some weights. No sissy weights...get heavy ones that are hard to move. you should only be able to push the weight 10-12 times per set before you can't do any more reps. eventually you want weight that you can only do 6 reps per set.

do this, and you'll get steady fat loss, keep muscle, and its a way of eating and exercise you can do forever. nobody can live off tiny morsels of meat and grapefruit for long.
 
You have some really great answers above. I wanted to second the idea of eating properly and working out with weights and cardio. Yoga is excellent, but it will not result in the type of fat loss you are seeking.

I am a personal trainer and a yoga instructor. Yoga will yield strength gains, but I'd focus on weights and cardio for right now. Perhaps add a day in per week of hatha yoga.

It's best to learn in a classroom setting with a qualified instructor. However if there are no classes near you or if you cannot afford them, the tapes are second best. Athough I should mention that it is very hard the first few times (to follow the video, get your form correctly and then relax). So give it time.
 
Thank you very much for all your help.

Then I shall quit my current diet and find a balanced and healthy one in this forum.

As for yoga, I will just buy a mat and a video and practise at home. If this does not work, then I will consider attending some kind of class.

Thanks again. I will come here in future.
 
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