Thursday, February 15, 2007

Health/fitness/weight loss tips? -

I don t know what to do.I m a 16-year old male, about 5 10 ... I weigh 160~165 lb.I m not in shape at all, I feel fat and pretty insecure.What are some healthy foods that I can eat but still lose weight?+Any recommendations for exercises?

Make broccoli, cabbage, spinach and fish the mainstays of your diet. Add whole grain bread as a side at only 1 meal a day. Stay away from all white foods. Drink 8 glasses of cold water a day. Your body burns calories as it heats the water up.

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You could try different types of pasta.You still should avoid those with cheese sauces, and try to mix in some veggies if at all possible.I always try to cut back and eat half of what I would normally eat. I have come to learn that portion control is key.As for exercise, I would start out by walking, then work your way up. If you enjoy sports, the best way to get exercise is to do something you enjoy like playing basketball or tennis.