What's the best way to lose weight?

Question

What's the best and safe way for a 15 year-old girl do to lose weight in a short time??

Answer 1

Eat a healthy balanced diet, and exercise, the key is really to burn off more calories than you consume!..

Answer 2

Do not think too much of losing weight while you are trying to lose some weight. Just eat a little less (eating less does not mean eating nothing at all - some people confuse it) and do some sport. Do not forget to eat a little while doing your sport. The reason for eating a little during the sportive activity is simple. After having done some sport without having eaten anything, you will be very hungry and therefore you will be eating more than you should. I recommend to eat some fruits and drink some water while doing your sport. So, I hope my advise helps you. Good luck!

Answer 3

There is no easy fix out there. All diets work while you are on them then the weight goes straight back on.

The only guaranteed way to lose weight is to eat a balanced diet and to exercise. The best advice given to me by a nurse is to take quick walks to get your pulse rate pumping and causes you to sweat, at least 30 minutes a day to a minimum of 5 days a week.

At the age of fifteen probably joining a club would be a good way. Like a local trampolining club or try a martial art (good for self defence too).

Good luck hon!

Answer 4

When you burn off 3,500 calories, you lose 1 lb. It is recommended that a girl your age consume at least 2000 calories a day if you do not frequently exercise. Try to cut back 500 calories or so a day, make sure not to skip breakfast because it slows down your metabolism, short 10-minute exercise breaks when you have been sitting down a long time also boost up your metabolism, which helps you burn more calories. Also, the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn, even if you are just sitting down, so try to work out more and gain more muscle mass; however, muscle weighs more than fat, but it will definitely look and feel better, as well as making you a healthier person. Furthermore, try drinking green tea or eating almonds/chickpeas, which also boost up your metabolism. And please don't take strange diet pills with ephedra; they are really unhealthy and can damage your body. =^^= Also, try eating lower or non-fat versions of your favorite foods, and when cooking, use non-fat cooking sprays instead of oil.

Answer 5

Hello!! :o) IF what you're trying to do is lose 5 to 10 pounds before school starts - you should [as the others have said] cut out ALL snack foods and dramatically lower your intake of sugars and fats. [including dairy products] AND become more physically active. Add to that - 8 to 10 regular sized glasses of WATER every day. You'll be going to the bathroom more often [for obvious reasons] but by drinking water - you will decrease any 'puffiness' you might have. [Which will make you LOOK like you have lost more weight then you actually have] But don't make the mistake of eating TOO little. If you eat TOO little - your body will go into 'starvation mode'. That's when your body will hang on to every fat cell that it can and dramatically slow down any attempt you make at losing weight. Take care of yourself - and that includes your body!! Craig!! :o)

Answer 6

Do not try and lose it in a short time! The quicker you lose the quicker you regain.

You have not said how much you weigh or your height? Who has said you need to lose weight?

I have tried a few diets the one I find that works is Weight Watchers - it helps with the food and psychology side of losing weight.

Young people (under 16's) get a discounted weekly fee.

Good luck.

Answer 7

You should eat a well balanced diet, cut out junk foods and carbonated drinks. Drink lots of still water. You shouldn't try to lose weight quickly as it will go back on again faster than the time it took to lose it and with a few extra pounds added on. Exercise more as this will tone up muscles and you will appear alot slimmer and will be more fit in the process.

Answer 8

Healthy balanced diet with regular exercise, walking is a good start. There is a diet i once tried by the British Heart Foundation you lose up to 10 pounds in 3 days but most Doctors do not think this is a good idea so check with your Doctor first.

Answer 9

There are always risks with trying to lose weight fast. So, start with your diet, but don't turn to rabbit food, that will just make you ill.
Exercise when you can. Nothing happens over night, but too many young girls starve themselve to get what they think is a perfect figure. Skin and bone isn't the answer either.
Looking after yourself is the best advise anyone can give.

Answer 10

Cut out all sugar, snack foods and fatty fooods. Lower the carbs, such as potatoes and eat extra protein and root vegetables. Add regular exercise on a daily basis-swimming and walking are fine. I dont know what a "short tim" is, but it has to be a lifestyle change and not a quick fix! If you stop buying processed foods it will help immensely-if it isnt fresh and you dont have to prepare it then it is processed. Stick to meat, fish and veg and you won't go far wrong. You ned to do this as a family though-if its in the house she will be tempted. See Gillian McKeithss "You are, what you eat".

Answer 11

Eat as much fruit, vegetables, brown rice, brown pasta and green tea as you like, some yoghurt and pulses like lentils, beans. You'll find you have a slightly dodgy tummy for a couple of days, but you will lose weight in a safe and healthy manner once you get used to a high fibre diet. Exercise. Good luck.