i am 16 years old and i have been trying to lose weight but nothing i am not loosing the weight as fast as i would like too. right now my parents both weigh less than me..i only weigh 140 but would like to weigh less..i have been sticking to hoggies and salads for school lunches but i am getting sick of th hoggies and at home there isnt exactly anything really healthy for dinner...also i try to exercise everyday, and when i do it is for about an hour or more at a time..does anyone have any suggestions on foods that help burn fat or foods that i shouldnt eat that might make me gain weight? i am open to all suggestions
Don't eat any sugars, or drink sodas (even diet, UNLESS YOU ARE HAVING A LOW SPELL) Drink Coffee if you need an energy boost. Also, run a mile or two a day (shoot even walk if need be) and start lifting weights. (EVEN if it is only 5-10 pounds) The more muscle you start to build the more fat it is going to burn and replace. Make sure you eat AT LEAST 3 square meals a day (you are supposed to eat like 6 meals equally spread throughout the day but most people can't do that) And look at your portion sizes, you should be eating for 1 not 3 (not to sound like a A-Hole, but i've seen some people cut back on how much they would eat and they lose quite a bit *less calories*).Try not to eat out a lot if possible, eat at home and IF need be start counting Calories too. Ask your doctor what a good starting diet would be (calorie wise) and start from there.
But as i've said before Losing and even Gaining Weight is a HUGE mental game. Stop focusing on those around you losing weight and such. Focus more on YOU, what your goals are and such instead of those around you as they can cause a slump in your weight goals.
Good luck with everything and i hope this helped.
-Jared
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Don't eat any sugars, or drink sodas (even diet, UNLESS YOU ARE HAVING A LOW SPELL) Drink Coffee if you need an energy boost. Also, run a mile or two a day (shoot even walk if need be) and start lifting weights. (EVEN if it is only 5-10 pounds) The more muscle you start to build the more fat it is going to burn and replace. Make sure you eat AT LEAST 3 square meals a day (you are supposed to eat like 6 meals equally spread throughout the day but most people can't do that) And look at your portion sizes, you should be eating for 1 not 3 (not to sound like a A-Hole, but i've seen some people cut back on how much they would eat and they lose quite a bit *less calories*).Try not to eat out a lot if possible, eat at home and IF need be start counting Calories too. Ask your doctor what a good starting diet would be (calorie wise) and start from there.
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And then do all these things at once and immediately burn out. ;o)
It's about making small changes in your lifestyle, and just one at a time. You're trying to make permanent lifestyle changes by making new, healthy habits. You're only 16 and body image is a big deal. 140 is a rather small number. I don't work with teenagers on weight loss because the risk is too great for developing an eating disorder.
Exercise (in any form - not just running or weight lifting) should be something you enjoy, not something you feel like you have to do. Just get out and move your body - have a dance party in your bedroom when your favorite song comes on the radio. Play tag with a couple neighborhood kids. When it comes to eating, don't say "no" to any foods. Nothing is off limits. All foods have something to offer your body, so cutting them out means you're cutting out nutrients. Everything in moderation is key.
You don't say how tall you are but 140 could be just fine. My wife is about 140lbs and she looks great.
thats some good advice...i already eat 3 meals a day but i do snack sometimes but the snacks are usually a small apple or banana...and my meals have been pretty small and healthy thanks for the advice..i will try it
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You don't say how tall you are but 140 could be just fine. My wife is about 140lbs and she looks great.
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Awww, Terry. What a nice husband! (;
oh i am 5ft 2
Just saying, I'm 5'2" and I consider 140 thin for me. I mean, not skinny, but slim. I know the charts say that's toward the higher side of healthy weight for our height, but the charts don't take things like frame size and BMI into account.
Talking from the perspective of a woman who has tried to lose weight in the past (what American woman hasn't?), I agree with C about simply making healthy changes (one or two at a time) to your lifestyle. If you really are exercising that much, you're going to look awesome no matter what number is on the scale! (Remember that muscle actually weighs more than fat, anyway!) I can tell you from experience that focusing on "losing weight" usually has temporary results at best. But focusing on creating a healthy habit has a much better chance of benefiting your body (including your figure) on the long term.
Sarah,
What I think the best thing you can do is... ask your doctor or certified diabetic educator/nutritionist. They are the best people to figure out what body weight you should be at, and how many carbs you should have based on your height and body frame. If you are not losing weight and exercising and eating right, maybe there is some underlying issue causing that to happen.
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You don't say how tall you are but 140 could be just fine. My wife is about 140lbs and she looks great.
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Awww, Terry. What a nice husband! (;
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so cute! Sarah i agree he is such a cute husband
and Terry your a sweet heart
After I had my daughter, smaller portions and weighing myself every day worked for me. I ate whatever I wanted but only 1 serving. If I wanted Pringles I counted out 16 Pringles. If I wanted something sweet, I ate 1 cookie. Fries, count em. Never eat out of the box, bag or package.(unless it is a single serving package) Put everything in a bowl or plate so you can see exactly how much you are eating. If you start measuring your food you will eventually be able to eyeball it. Serving size and portion control are the biggest problems with weight. Also, try to eat enough lean protein to balance carbs.