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2007/03/05, 01:02 AM
hey does anyone no any good diets for teens that are fast and that work. I am 13 and I weigh about 144 pounds and i am 5'5", or 65 inches. that gives me a bmi of 24 which is in the overweight range. I really wanna lose about 15 pounds. All my friends are really skinny so i'm always classified as "the Big Girl":(
if you have any tips on excercise or diets that you recommend please tell me. i'd really appreciate it!
Luv Jasmine
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2007/05/14, 02:32 PM
i can't say much, since i just started.
but i suggest ready as much on this website as possible..
they give you specialized workouts to do at home. [:
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can we have one last dance?
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2007/05/14, 03:06 PM
Jasmine, you can check previous posts here for diet and exercise tips. But, keep in mind that losing weight "fast" only ensures that it will come back, and probably plus some. You need to incorporate a healthy lifestyle with healthy food and exercise choices in order to set a healthy weight that will stick with you. Healthy weight loss is aprox. 2 lbs. per week. The main tips that I would suggest is making sure to eat 5-6 small meals a day to keep your metabolism running at peak performance, while incorporating a weight training and cardio exercise program a few times a week. The key here is HEALTHY, no starving yourself, or exercising excessive amounts every day. And, if it makes you feel any better, half of your "super skinny" friends who call you "the big girl" now, will most likely be much more than 15 lbs. overweight a few years after they graduate (if that helps you sleep at night. ;)
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2007/05/24, 03:39 PM
Listen to amyksmith76 - 5-6 smaller meals a day (or 3 meals and 2 snacks if it helps to thinkof it that way).
So - when at school this can be a challenge - maybe a lowerfat ready to drink shake inbetween classes is the solution for the snack meals. Either EAS myoplex, or the newer type of slimfast with fiber in it..don't know te name.
Kids need more calories than adults to grow and be healthy - check myfoodpyramid.gov ( I hope that is right, google the new food pyramid if it isn't) and look up your calorie needs, then plan a healthy diet with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of complex, whole grain carbohydrates and lean proteins - check out the grocery list for healthy eating in the nutrition forum for good choices in all categories.
Create a deficit by exercising - moderate intensity cardiovascular work and some resistance training to help build strong muscles and bones.
the cardiovascualr work should be things you enjoy - biking, rollerblading, hiking, soccer, volleyball, anything that gets you moving for half an hour or longer every day. Even brisk walking, which is a great way for the family to exercise together and catch up on each other's day.
Good luck and be assured, your bodies are still changing, you have plenty of time to create a healthier physique - focus on building a healthy lifestyle and a healthy physique will follow.
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2007/05/24, 02:15 PM
my daughter is also a 13 year old and is classed as a BIG GIRL. all of her friends are also skinny. She has tried to lose all of her weight. Her main problem is in her stomach. She is eating right and exercising everyday. She even joined a program called V.E.R.B. AT SCHOOL. She lost at least 3 lbs., but that is all. If any body has any suggestions i would really appreciate it.
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2007/08/14, 01:53 PM
Hi my name is eriel AND i JUST STARTED THIS PROGRAM. I am 14 and weigh 218. I really need some help Sometimes I feel so unwanted and mistreated by my family. And i really want to ake them proud and if someone can help me On this site to loose 50 pounds i would really like. I have also been diagnosed with diabetes and i am sop depressed can some one give me meals or something? I really need help?:surprised:
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2007/08/14, 05:28 PM
bigerie- As mentioned above, a clean diet and exercise is key to loosing weight. Talk to your parents about your goals and let them know you are trying to eat healthy. This way maybe they will make healthier food choices when grocery shopping. Also watch your portion sizes (5-6 small meals a day). Take a look at some of the other posts, they are very helpful.
Good luck!
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2008/06/28, 10:40 AM
actually Jasmine a 24 Bmi is in the normal weight range, granted on the higher end of it. I don't think you need to loose alot of weight and your goal of 15 pounds is great.
since you don't need to loose a drastic amount of weight you don't need a srict diet or to be counting colories.
Ok some tips i've found that helped me were...
1. no soda, but if you must drink it go for diet
2.eat breakfast. I'm not really a breakfast person, but eating it jup starts your metabolism so you burn more calories the rest of the day.(one of my friends lost 20 pounds just by eating breakfast)
3.limit junk food(for me I pick one day a week that I can have a desert or junk food)
4. add just an extra 20 min. of exercise to your day, even if you already work out.
5. don't compare yourself to your firends. I know its hard. I have one friend who is so skinny, but eats crap all day long, and another friend who is drop dead gorgous and never has to work out. I know its sound cliche, but we are all diffrent and our bodies just don't all work the same.
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