I'm 16,5'2, and about 120 lbs...I've had a self-image issue since I was 12 and my family is sick of me thinking about my weight. I swim on a team, so exercise is out of the way but with my diet, I'm never comfortable...some days I eat alot and some days I'll eat practically nothing. I know it's really unhealthy to obsess over my bod, does anyone have any ideas about getting my weight and my mind under control?
2006-08-24 11:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by cookie 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
ok you may think is goofy, but let me tell you how I helped my 12 year old. My brothers and sisters are all over weight, I mean, they all weigh over 250 pounds, even the 13 year olds. Before I had kids, I too worried that I would become as large as they are, but fortunaltely, that hasn't happened!! Unfortuneately, I have a complex about my weight that I passed down to her, and I have had to have her tested for anerexia. She is now 17 years old, and when she was 12, i gave her the video camera and the digital camera and I had her take pictures of herself and videos of herself, I told her to watch the videos and look at the pictures, take the pictures and compare them to other girls your age online. She does this, and it has made an impact on how she looks at herself, she now has self confidience that is built at her looking at herself , like others see her, not how she sees herself, good luck,
and have you asked God to be the bridge between you and this problem, I promise, He will help you to overcome your doubt of yourself
2006-08-24 12:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by elegant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120 lbs for a 5'2" body is not extremely overweight. But, you should eat either 3 meals a day or 6 very small meals a day. Try avoiding the bad carbs (sweets, white bread, pasta, sugary cereals). Consult with a dietician to make sure you are eating a balanced diet. Its great that you get exercise, swimming is a great form of it.
2006-08-24 19:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by flowwjoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your weight is actually okay so don't focus on losing weight. If you don't believe me go here: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/
Put your info in and it will tell you that you are at a healthy weight. Just try to have steady eating habits, don't starve yourself one day and pig out the next, focus on healthy meals. Since you said your family is sick of you obsessing about your weight, maybe you can talk your Mom or Dad into taking you to a nutritionist. He/she can help you develop a daily way of eating that is healthy and long-term. Diets always fail because you can only do them so long, so like I said, focus on staying and eating healthy, not on losing weight.
2006-08-24 19:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-eat more veggies (bout 9-12 sevings a day), try to make it a varity of different types
-drink 100 fl.oz. of water a day
-eat bout 6 small meals a day, every 2-3 hours
-get enough sleep (best... maybe 6-8 hours or more)
-don't eat after 6-7 pm
-don't stress on things, take time to calm down and enjoy life
-organic foods are best, trust me, especialy apples, lettice (roamine is better 4 ur health), spinach, berries
-best trick: become an organic health freak vegan
*it worked 4 me ^ ^
2006-08-24 19:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by angel_krues 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. Heck, I still do. I was a cheerleader and then I lifted my senior year. If you are exercising, I wouldn't worry so much. But I did at your age. I weighed 160. Just relax a little and realize that you are not the only one with these concerns.
2006-08-24 19:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by msladysmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking at starving kids in third world countries with real problems. This is just a phase and you'll grow out of it. Just give it time.
2006-08-24 19:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by socal29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read tips on weight loss and exercise programs on this site
2006-08-24 19:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋