Yay! i lost 5 pounds! But what can i do to loose more????Help!!?

Question

At the beginning of summer vacation i began exercising a bit more. Now I weigh 105 lbs. and i am 5'1. (I am 15). I want to loose about 5 more pounds. Do you have any suggeestions as to what exercises i should try? What are the best exercises that help you loose weight fast? Please no sarcasm.

i dont want to look sickly skinny i just want to tone up!

Answer 1

Well, hmm 5'1" 105pounds is what is known as perfect. How do you improve perfection??? Well, if you do the Atkins diet which can be a bit rough, you could lose 5 pounds in 5-7 days. Then stop! Exercise your normal routine. Muscle weighs more than fat which is good because it reflects you are in shape, so don't let the scale fool you. Thin and flabby sux. Muscular and strong is healthy. Good luck and take care of you.Weighing less than 100# would be unhealthy. Never over do the Atkins diet.Long term it really can hurt your body. Doctors get very little training when it comes to nutrition. A dietitian can help but may not be cost effective. You could even contact your local American Diabetes Association that have very balanced diets that can benefit most people even if they are not diabetic. The information is free and they have different caloric diets available. Keep in mind also that you still have some growing to do so don't deprive your body of important nutrients. Vitamins can benefit everyone these days. If you do the Atkins Diet, limit it to one week only and quit if you feel dizzy or lightheaded (I used to eat an apple if that happened)

Answer 2

Well, like the others, I believe that you are probably at a good weight, but, if you are concerned about your weight, check with your doctor to make sure losing another 5 won't hurt you... IF your family doctor agrees concerning the weight, then get him/her to get you together with a nutritionist, if there isn't one they are associated with and they can help you know what to eat, ie, caloric intake, to help you lose that 5 pounds, and then maintain a healthy weight.
IF the doctor DOESN'T agree that you need to lose 5 pounds, then go with that opinion.. it's a good one.

Answer 3

Congratulations on loosing 5 pounds! However, i think that you shouldn't loose any more weight. I am 15 and i weigh around the same. Loosing more would make you under wight for your age.

Answer 4

Forget fast and go for steady. The best way is lifting weights. Muscle burns fat. If you can't go to a gym do lots and lots of calisthenics instead.

Answer 5

I would do crunches and sit ups. Also take a jog or walk for an hour or so a day. Drink lots of water and watch what you eat.

Just so you know you are right where you should be so be carful not to lose to much and get sick!

Answer 6

thats awesome! i would suggest doing some light jogging maybe in the morning or biking or something that you might enjoy. gyms are always helpful. they even have excercise shows on sometimes. denise austin is a good work out and she plays early in the morning around 6. I always used to tape them so i wouldnt have to get up early. you can do that too.
dont overdo it though. im sure youve heard of girls who think they need to lose weight when they really dont? hopefully your not one of those girls.

Answer 7

Drink lots of water

Answer 8

Healthy weight loss tips


* Take one pound at a time
Don’t get overwhelmed by how much weight you need to lose. Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat.

Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight.

Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 3-4 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories.


* Set Reachable Goals
For instance, if you know you need to get more exercise, begin with a manageable goal of, say, walking 10 minutes a day that you know you can achieve. Then build your self-esteem by achieving the small goals you set yourself.

The same logic applies for losing weight.

* Stay off the scales
Don’t get discouraged when your progress seems to be slow according to your bathroom scales. They do not provide a true measure of what is going on with the body.

If exercise levels are adequate (5-7 days a week), you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, thus losing inches even if you are not losing pounds. It's always a good idea to do several body measurements to have a second objective way to monitor progress.

* Stay focused on being healthy, not thin
# Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motive changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.

* Fat Free?
We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.

* Drink plenty of water
Drink eight glasses a day. Water is a natural appetite-suppressant. Nettle tea is a great weight-loss tea as it supports metabolism and has diuretic properties.

* Reward yourself
# Each time you reach a goal, such as losing 5 pounds, reward yourself with a gift or a massage.

* Seek help if you need it
# A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. Find a friend to lose weight with or you can check to see if groups such as Weight Watchers, or eDiets offer programs and resources in your area by clicking the links. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietician conducts group weight loss programs.

* Watch your portions
With the advent of "supersize" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.

* Eat your food slowly
Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy your food.

Answer 9

Stop. You are where you should be. If you want to work on tone, that is another matter

Answer 10

keep doing what toy did before!