I am 15 years old and trying to lose weight. i also watch my diet and execise is this healthy? because i feel refreshed when i wake up. if u have anymore advice let me know
2006-07-08 18:16:01 · 16 answers · asked by Jason L 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes. The average amount of daily sleep for most ages is 8 hours, but most people get either more or less than that recommended value. 10 hours is great as long as you feel refreshed when you wake up.
An added bonus: studies show that getting enough sleep, in addition to a healthy lifestyle, aids in the weight loss process. So keep snoozing :)
2006-07-09 12:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by akatd 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am also 15 and have lost around 25 pounds. I sometimes sleep over 10 hours, sleep is actually rejuvenating and it is time that is not spent eating, while also burning calories from increased brain activities (dreaming), though not that much calories. To lose weight only requires that you eat healthy (I.E. Less sat. fats, sugars, etc.), take in less calories than you vitally require per day (Called the Basal Metabolic Rate, for men weight multiplied by 12, for women multiplied by 11, all equals the amount of calories required per day to maintain life functions healthy), and do some aerobic exercise (I.E. jogging, swimming, walking, biking, etc.). And not to forget lifetime habits such as taking the stairs where possible.
2006-07-09 01:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by •) (• 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Teenagers should sleep 9-11 hours if I remember quickly. I slept 10 hours most of the time until I was 21 and would occasionally sleep 12 on the weekends. Your body won't grow properly if you don't get enough sleep.
2006-07-09 01:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by goodpurplemonster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Teens SHOULD get at least 9 hours of sleep a night.
2006-07-09 01:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through a time period as a teen when I also needed 10 hours of sleep. I think it is okay.
2006-07-09 01:43:11 · answer #5 · answered by David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much you sleep is up to you personally or rather your body. I got by on about 4 in high school. Medically 8 is recommended.
2006-07-09 01:20:36 · answer #6 · answered by heather m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 hours is to much sleep. my so who is 20 only get 6 to 8 hours sence he was 11. he is fine and healthy .
2006-07-09 01:25:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea its ok. I read that teens require more sleep than people 25-35.
2006-07-09 01:31:01 · answer #8 · answered by dade6pt7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont care, but ive gotten 13 hours of sleep the past 3 days, i feel great
2006-07-09 01:20:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur a teen. dont worry bout ur weight. unless ur very very heavy in weight. if ur wakin every morning refreshed then ur fine. 10 hrs is great at that age. so ur fine. dont worry bout it.
2006-07-09 01:21:20 · answer #10 · answered by buckeye_girl23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋