Hello! I'm new here. So... I'm A girl weighing more than 200 pounds, i'm 5'7 and am really really finding it hard to lose weight. I'm trying to lose... Half my body size? Because i'm scared of dying young bec. Of the fact that high blood and diabetes runs in the family. So, any advice? Thanks!
I'm 16 and am over 200 pounds
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a fact is that, i'm already going to a gym... And the horrible part is that i've been going to a gym for almost 5 years now... Every summer break i lose about 20 pounds then when school starts i gain it all over again and even more. But i'll try to start over again. Thanks :*You really need to establish a regular exercise and diet routine that you'll be able to maintain year round, and hopefully for the rest of your life. Try to establish healthy habits that are easy to upkeep and are still enjoyable. Take a look around the forum (especially the stickies) for tips and advice.
The good thing is you are still 16. You are still young to redevelop your routines. You don't have to go to the gym and work as hard. You just have to have fun and stay active. When you do this, you'll be increasing your metabolism. Also try to rethink your eating habits. 200 pounds is not yet an elephant. You can work it out.
See, I always believe simplicity. As 16 years of age, extreme exercise and severe diets are not necessary to take off weight; a few simple lifestyle changes can accomplish the task and establish a healthy body weight.
I recommend please read it out all of my advice and try to change your overall life style accordingly:
• Skip the ride and take a walk. Walking only 15 minutes each day burns more than 40 calories. In a year, a casual daily walk could burn more than four pounds. Use the mall stairs while shopping in place of elevators or escalators to reduce weight even more.
• The calories from snacks quickly add up to extra pounds. Keep a snack diary and note the time when snacking is most likely. Purchase low-calorie substitute snacks to replace high-calorie alternatives. Popcorn, celery and carrot sticks are low-calorie alternatives to high-calorie snacks such as potato chips and cookies.
• An 8-oz. glass of water fools the brain into feeling less hungry before a meal. Begin with one glass an hour before lunch and dinner, and in the evening several hours before bedtime. Water assists the body in keeping skin moist, and provides a satisfied feeling that reduces night snacking and the urge to eat large meals. This provides a personal record and reminds others to drink up.
• Developing an outdoor hobby is a way to integrate exercise with a high-interest activity. Nature photography and gardening incorporate walking and bending that burn calories, leading to weight loss. An hour of gardening burns more than 300 calories.
• Smaller portions at each meal reduce calorie intake to help shed weight. Use a smaller dinner plate and glass to reduce food consumption. Measure portions as the items are placed on the plate, and store the remainder of the food right away to prevent second servings. Use visual images to keep an inventory of the day's meals. A digital camera or cell phone is a good way to capture food images.
• Fast-food meals and snacks come loaded with calories, not to mention unhealthy fats and chemicals. If fast food must be part of your diet, limit visits to only once per week as a reward for good behavior throughout the week. Bring money to purchase only one select food item; this keeps calorie intake to a minimum. Let friends know that fast food is off the diet and make a list of alternative, healthy dining locations for after school or weekend outings.
• I recommend setting goals as a way to lose weight. The goals should be easily attainable and reasonable. This simple plan equals about 50 pounds each year. Use the corner of a diary page to keep track of daily records, and be sure to include exercise minutes and calories consumed each day.
• Working out together makes weight loss easier. Buddy workouts encourage accountability, as it is more difficult to pass on required daily exercise. Options include working out with someone in person, connecting with a buddy via the Internet, or even checking in by cell phone as exercise is in progress. Call your buddy when a walk begins and make sure she knows the exact time requirement for the exercise session. A long conversation is a good way to distract from the exercise commitment.
• Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and is critical to weight loss. Teens like you who do not eat breakfast, are prone to be overweight. A healthy breakfast incorporates fruit, dairy and protein.
See, this is neither a workout regime nor perfect diet routine. This is just the way you should continue throughout the next couple of years of your life. Hope fully you would see the result within this period.
I recommend please read it out all of my advice and try to change your overall life style accordingly:
• Skip the ride and take a walk. Walking only 15 minutes each day burns more than 40 calories. In a year, a casual daily walk could burn more than four pounds. Use the mall stairs while shopping in place of elevators or escalators to reduce weight even more.
• The calories from snacks quickly add up to extra pounds. Keep a snack diary and note the time when snacking is most likely. Purchase low-calorie substitute snacks to replace high-calorie alternatives. Popcorn, celery and carrot sticks are low-calorie alternatives to high-calorie snacks such as potato chips and cookies.
• An 8-oz. glass of water fools the brain into feeling less hungry before a meal. Begin with one glass an hour before lunch and dinner, and in the evening several hours before bedtime. Water assists the body in keeping skin moist, and provides a satisfied feeling that reduces night snacking and the urge to eat large meals. This provides a personal record and reminds others to drink up.
• Developing an outdoor hobby is a way to integrate exercise with a high-interest activity. Nature photography and gardening incorporate walking and bending that burn calories, leading to weight loss. An hour of gardening burns more than 300 calories.
• Smaller portions at each meal reduce calorie intake to help shed weight. Use a smaller dinner plate and glass to reduce food consumption. Measure portions as the items are placed on the plate, and store the remainder of the food right away to prevent second servings. Use visual images to keep an inventory of the day's meals. A digital camera or cell phone is a good way to capture food images.
• Fast-food meals and snacks come loaded with calories, not to mention unhealthy fats and chemicals. If fast food must be part of your diet, limit visits to only once per week as a reward for good behavior throughout the week. Bring money to purchase only one select food item; this keeps calorie intake to a minimum. Let friends know that fast food is off the diet and make a list of alternative, healthy dining locations for after school or weekend outings.
• I recommend setting goals as a way to lose weight. The goals should be easily attainable and reasonable. This simple plan equals about 50 pounds each year. Use the corner of a diary page to keep track of daily records, and be sure to include exercise minutes and calories consumed each day.
• Working out together makes weight loss easier. Buddy workouts encourage accountability, as it is more difficult to pass on required daily exercise. Options include working out with someone in person, connecting with a buddy via the Internet, or even checking in by cell phone as exercise is in progress. Call your buddy when a walk begins and make sure she knows the exact time requirement for the exercise session. A long conversation is a good way to distract from the exercise commitment.
• Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and is critical to weight loss. Teens like you who do not eat breakfast, are prone to be overweight. A healthy breakfast incorporates fruit, dairy and protein.
See, this is neither a workout regime nor perfect diet routine. This is just the way you should continue throughout the next couple of years of your life. Hope fully you would see the result within this period.