is dieting good?

Question

Im 15 and decided to cut out icecream, candy, cookies, soda, and any junky kinda foods but i also only eat two times a day now, around 12 and around 5 im also out alot running around for about 1 hr or 2 i have started eating veggies like broccoli, carrots, lettuce, and fruits but once in a while i do feel kinda dieasy im not sure if its from changing my eating habits though. example this morning i ate a piece of sweet bread and my stomach started hurting so my question is am i doing the right thing or do u guys hav any other ideas?

Answer 1

You should never diet. Just eat healthy. I hope you are eating meats like baked fish and chicken. And drinking plenty of water. If you have not been eating sweets, that could be the reason why the sweetbread hurt your stomach.

Answer 2

My advice to you is stop!! I wish someone had told me what I am about to tell you now. Obsessive dieting only leads to two things, eating disorders or obesity. I was on the verge of anorexia at what time but by the grace of God I had people around me help me stop that habit before it started. Also, your body can only rebel so long, when if you cut out all these foods now then its all fine and dandy becasue you live at home and its easier, but once you get to college the temptation is going to be so much greater and you will have a hard time most likely. The best thing to do is to not consider any food a bad food. allow yourself any food but just eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. The body is a wonderful machine, we don't have to manipulate it, we just have to live normally. What gets ppl overweight is when they diet and then go off of it and gain all that weight back and then some and then diet again and this cycle just screws up their system. Now that you are young learn to do it the right way. Maybe you should read a book called intuitive eating. it talks about living thin naturally by just listening to your body. good luck:)

Answer 3

Going on a really strict diet is not usually a good approach. When you finally lose control one day it will throw the whole illusion of perfect discipline out the window, and you will feel like you have to start all over again.

The key to success is what you will hear a lot of fitness trainers say: "It's all a numbers game." As long as you know you are burning more than you consume, you know you will get results. Plus, if you keep track of your calories and exercise you will be able to gradually increase your distance and workout.

Yes, you will lose weight on a strict diet. It's easy to do when you're 15. I did it just by not eating after 2pm. But if you try to go too strict you are most likely creating a potential pitfall. Any kind of food is ok in moderation, especially ones that you really love. It has taken me many years to admit to myself that the foods I love are the greatest joy in my life, and trying to cut them out is just not feasible. But, everyone is different. If you really have iron discipline, then maybe a strict diet is the way to go for you. But if you are the type that gives in to cravings occasionally, then it won't work.

I have to respond to Izzy S. The statement that the types of foods you eat is 90% of weight loss is absolutely false! You will not lose weight by replacing white rice with brown rice etc. etc. Believe me I have been at this game a long long time. Exercise is what burns calories. That's how those guys lost a 100 pounds each on "the biggest loser" show. It's all about exercise. Don't listen to these granola health food nut-jobs!

Answer 4

The first things you want to eliminate from what you eat are: sugar, fried foods, and white flour. You want to eat as natural and unprocessed food as possible.

Sugar, anything with it is bad. From Coco-Crispies cereal, nearly all sodas, to a small bag a M&M's. All turn into body fat fairly quickly.

Fried foods. Chips, french fries, etc. All have very high levels of calories and fat. Cut out mayonaisse while you're at it.

White flour. White breads, spahgetti, Ramen noodles, most cereals, tortillas (corn & flour).

Your going to want to eat 5-7 small meals/snacks in a day. That may seem like a lot of eating, but look at it this way. Say your lost in the woods and you need to make a fire that will last all night. Will the fire last longer throwing all the wood you've collected into the fire once or twice during the night, or if you toss a couple of logs in once every 45 minutes-hour?

Your body is pretty similar. You need to feed it a little bit every 2-3 hours to keep it burning fat. The longer you go in between meals, the more likely your body is going to store what you eat as fat. This is because your body doesn't realize that there is food everywhere in the world we live in. It still thinks your a cave-man. And cave-men didn't get to eat very often. Sometimes once every 3-5 days...starving. So our body is designed to store what we eat as fat, because fat has the most energy (calories) per pound. So, if you sleep all night, then skip breakfast and don't eat until lunch at say 11:30am...you probably haven't ate anything in 12+ hours. So, your body thinks your starving, that there is no food to eat. Then you eat a nice, greasy, calorie-loaded slice of pizza. Your body will then store most of it as fat because it thinks there is a food shortage.

Aim for 250-300 calories at each meal/snack.
Also try to eat 20-30 grams of protein at each meal. And of course, your going to want to keep even healthy carbs to a minimum (less than 80 grams a day).

The healthiest carbs are:
Yams
Oatmeal (no sugar)
Sweet Potatoes
Brown Rice

OK carbs are:
Whole-grain bread/buns/tortillas (whole-grain should be the first name on the ingredients list)
Fruits

Aside from the carbs listed above, your meals should consist of:
Chicken breast
Turkey breast
Tuna
Salmon
Egg whites
Almonds
Low-fat cheese (cottage, string cheese)
Lots of vegtables
Lots of water

You need to drink 1 gallon (128oz)minimum per day. Water is what carries the toxins and fat you burn off out of your body through your urine. It also helps keep you feeling full and does wonders for your skin. If your urine isn't clear like water, drink more.

Also, take a multi-vitamin (like Centrum).

If you were to do cardio like ride a bike or jog for 20-45 minutes everyday AND diet, you'll be several sizes smaller in no time. But remember, losing weight is 90% about what you eat, not how much you exercise.

Bodybuilders and fitness models basically eat this way. Not only is it low calorie, low carb, high in protein and natural...it controls your blood/sugar levels and how your body uses the food based on the glycemic index.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Nicole's right! Don't diet; just eat GOOD foods.

You're wise to cut out the unnecessary sweets, but do take three meals a day, even if they are small ones; the body runs better that way!

And, remember that meat is excellent fuel, especially for young people who hope to be tall and strong!

Answer 6

healthier eating is better for yr well being. read more tips on healthier eating and more on this site

Answer 7

no!!! its not beceuse you can be more beautiful if you will eat on time. eat exact food only not to much

Answer 8

NO