Monday, January 14, 2008

How to lose weight as a teenager? -

okay....i m 13 and i was a 118 but when winter break came...i went to a 121! i m trying to lose weight so badly and i have to lose weight before i get back to school in 3 weeks! i need suggestions! give me a list of good foods to eat and bad foods to avoid. plus some good execrcises to do like sports or something. i m a basketball player so that s good. i also walk a lot but not too far from home. so please help me!!!!!!

There is no easy answer to your question, as all people are different when it comes to fitness. Here s some tips that might help though. Change your eating habits: -Watch what you eat. Use your common sense on this one. No choc, chips, fatty foods etc. -Eat when hungry. Never ever starve to lose weight, that never works. -Watch your portions. Some say eating 5 small portions instead of 3 large ones per day really helps boost your metbolism and burn more calories throughout the day.Revamp your excercise: -Focus on cardio exercises. Working out in the morning, before eating, will help you access those fat stores for fuel. -Change what your doing. Basketball is good, but try something new. Its proven that your body gets used to your old routine and it becomes less effective. Try something new like swimming or football.In the end,it all comes down to you and how dedicated you are. Know that its not easy, but keep at it and keep researching

I know how you feel. I too, am a basketball player, am 13, and i went from 115 to 132 (Thankfully, I used what I am saying here to get back down to 112)! First, I know you will be hearing this a lot, but do lots of Cardio, like making that walk near your house a brisk walk, maybe even a jog if you are in the mood. Also, try doing some laps along with that. Foods to avoid are anything that comes in a can. Try to eat non-processed foods, and stick to fresh ingredients, if you can. Now, the best foods to eat before your walk are things with a lot of carbohydrates, like whole wheat bread and cleansing things, like water with no added flavors because those are full of sugar. Now, you can try some crunches or sit-ups. Those work really well for me, but it depends on your build. Well, gotta go, hope these tips work for you and you get in shape in time for school!

Good Foods: vegetables, fruits, organic stuffBad Foods: starbucks, cheese it party mix, random ice cream, french fries from little cousins, cake, sugar foods, anything with no carbs.Basically i dont think yur fat, maybe u juss need a lil more exercise! i think that ur diet doesnt have to be changed majorly....u can still have a lil sugar in ur 13 yr old life ya kno! but yeahh juss start doin some yoga, dance workouts.? buht yeah i dont think u need to worry too much!

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Just eat in smaller portions and exercise. It will work. Oh and cut starbucks and fast food! :)