Are there any teens on here that have lost a sufficient amount of weight? Or anyone in general?
I'm an overweight teen and I seriously want this extra weight off my body. It holds you back in so many ways and it can also be pretty embarrassing at 17. I want to lose atleast 50-60 pounds of fat, ranging from my arms, to my abs and stomach. Anyone can answer, thanks.
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hey my names meghan.
im 15.i used to be 179 pounds.
in 3 months i lost 30 pounds
and after a year im done to 145.
i didnt do a diet plan or anything.i just simply didnt eat when i wasnt hungry.if your overweight its probably because your eating more then you need.walk a few miles a day.and even run if you want to.you can do anything you put your mind to.you dont have to use some big expencive gym or anything.you can lose this much just by eating healthy.and i know when most people think of healthy foods they think nasty.but you can eat alot of good tasting foods that are healthy for you.after you eat healthy for the whole week..reward yourself with something you want.i know that i didnt give you that much info but if you need anything or have any questions send me a message.
very successful with Weight Watchers...not their food, but the meetings and their plan.
i lost 21 pounds last summer due to anorexia, but i gained it all back, but i grew 4 inches
well.i did...lost like 37 (40) pounds in about 2-3months.but i stopped eating completely...and i wouldnt really recommend it. =/
My roommate and I have been having great success doing Dance Dance Revolution together every night. Its fun so you stay motivated to do it.
Also, just a nice bike ride everyday will do wonders. The key is to just keep at it. You have to do it everyday. You will feel so great once you get into it. Just kick a few things from your diet if you havent already. Make sacrifices, like no soda.
Good luck with it.
well i've lost weight before about 30 pounds though.what i used was to go on a diet and not eat so much fat foods and to look on this website to see how many calories to have a day. then each day you eat document and add up the calories you eat to make sure you dont go over your limit.
here's the website
www.mypyramid.gov
p.s. bt dont forget to do atleast 20 sit ups a day...i usual do mine before i go to bed...
good luck!!
ok so i didnt lose any weight but i'm pretty thin and i take care of my body pretty well.
-if you want to you could get a membership at the gym.
-Watch your drinks. It's amazing how many extra calories can be lurking in the sodas, juices, and other drinks that you take in every day. Simply cutting out a couple of cans of soda or switching to diet soda can save you 360 calories or more each day. Drink lots of water or other sugar-free drinks to quench your thirst and stay away from sugary juices and sodas. Switching from whole to nonfat or low-fat milk is also a good idea.
-Start small. Small changes are a lot easier to stick with than drastic ones. Try reducing the size of the portions you eat and giving up regular soda for a week. Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life.
-Stop eating when you're full. Lots of people eat when they're bored, lonely, or stressed, or keep eating long after they're full out of habit. Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when you're full. Slowing down can help because it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to recognize how much is in your stomach. Sometimes taking a break before going for seconds can keep you from eating another serving.
Avoid eating when you feel upset or bored — try to find something else to do instead (a walk around the block or a trip to the gym are good alternatives). Many people find it's helpful to keep a diary of what they eat and when. Reviewing the diary later can help them identify the emotions they have when they overeat or whether they have unhealthy habits. A registered dietitian can give you pointers on how to do this.
-Eat less more often. Many people find that eating a couple of small snacks throughout the day helps them to make healthy choices at meals. Stick a couple of healthy snacks (carrot sticks, a low-fat granola bar, pretzels, or a piece of fruit) in your backpack so that you can have one or two snacks during the day. Adding healthy snacks to your three squares and eating smaller portions when you sit down to dinner can help you to cut calories without feeling deprived.
Five a day keep the pounds away. Ditch the junk food and dig out the fruits and veggies! Five servings of fruits and veggies aren't just a good idea to help you lose weight — they'll help keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy. Other suggestions for eating well: replace white bread with whole wheat, trade your sugary sodas for lots of water and a few cups of low-fat milk, and make sure you eat a healthy breakfast. Having low-sugar, whole grain cereal and low-fat milk and a piece of fruit is a much better idea than inhaling a donut as you run to the bus stop or eating no breakfast at all! A registered dietitian can give you lots of other snack and menu ideas.
-Avoid fad diets. It's never a good idea to trade meals for shakes or to give up a food group in the hope that you'll lose weight — we all need a variety of foods to stay healthy. Stay away from fad diets because you're still growing and need to make sure you get proper nutrients. Avoid diet pills (even the over-the-counter or herbal variety). They can be dangerous to your health; besides, there's no evidence that they help keep weight off over the long term.
-Don't banish certain foods. Don't tell yourself you'll never again eat your absolutely favorite peanut butter chocolate ice cream or a bag of chips from the vending machine at school. Making these foods forbidden is sure to make you want them even more. Also, don't go fat free: You need to have some fat in your diet to stay healthy, so giving up all fatty foods all the time isn't a good idea. The key to long-term success is making healthy choices most of the time. If you want a piece of cake at a party, go for it! But munch on the carrots rather than the chips to balance it out.
-Get moving. You may find that you don't need to cut calories as much as you need to get off your behind. Don't get stuck in the rut of thinking you have to play a team sport or take an aerobics class to get exercise. Try a variety of activities from hiking to cycling to rowing until you find ones you like.
Not a jock? Find other ways to fit activity into your day: walk to school, jog up and down the stairs a couple of times before your morning shower, turn off the tube and help your parents in the garden, or take a stroll past your crush's house — anything that gets you moving. Your goal should be to work up to 60 minutes of exercise every day. But everyone has to begin somewhere. It's fine to start out by simply taking a few turns around the block before bed and building up your levels of fitness gradually.
-Build muscle. Muscle burns more calories than fat. So adding strength training to your exercise routine can help you reach your weight loss goals as well as give you a toned bod. A good, well-balanced fitness routine includes aerobic workouts, strength training, and flexibility exercises.
-Forgive yourself. So you were going to have one cracker with spray cheese on it and the next thing you know the can's pumping air and the box is empty? Drink some water, brush your teeth, and move on. Everyone who's ever tried to lose weight has found it challenging. When you slip up, the best idea is to get right back on track and don't look back. Avoid telling yourself that you'll get back on track tomorrow or next week or after New Year's. Start now.
-Try to remember that losing weight isn't going to make you a better person — and it won't magically change your life. It's a good idea to maintain a healthy weight because it's just that: healthy.
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I don't care what these people are saying..DO NOT STOP EATING!! That is just stupid. When you stop eating your body stops functioning. Your best bet is some kind of excercise program or something. Watching what you eat will help. Don't eat sweets or junk and stop with the pop. Your body does need calories though to funcion. Try having a friend or family member work-out with you. That is the best way. You need someone to keep you accountable or, like me, you won't do it. Just PLEASE don't stop eating. When has that ever actually helped someone in the long run?
I lost about 40 pounds the old fashioned way. Good ol' diet and exercise. It took a lot of work but after about a year sure enough most of my fat was gone. I would work out 2 to 3 hours a day(mostly running/fast walking and then exercises to work abs, arms, and thighs... i had labeled those areas my problem areas) My way took a lot of work and looking back on it it probably wasn't the best thing for me. I worked out 7 days a week.. no breaks. I probably could of lost the same amount of weight using someplace like weightwatchers. I think going somewhere like that would be your best bet. My sister lost a great deal of weight with them. Both ways work... I just think one would be a lot easier. Also chewing gum with xylitol (like stride) can naturally boost your metabolism.
Good luck!
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