what is the best way to loose weight as a teen?

Answer 1

Eat Healthily! One of the reasons that adults experience weight problems and ill-health, is because they followed drastic or unhealthy weight loss diets during their teenage years. Dieting to reduce weight is not recommended until growth (including internal physical development) has ceased, usually around the age of 18. If you are younger than this, and very overweight, your doctor can help you by putting you in contact with a dietician who will create a healthy eating plan to allow growth to continue but prevent further weight gain. Ideally, discuss this with your parents.

Health research shows that even a short period of very strict "dieting" during your early teens can lead to low bone density, which causes weak bones in later life. Between 12-17 years of age, up to 90 percent of adult bone mass is laid down, so this is not a time to limit your intake of calcium, vitamin D or vitamin C, all of which are essential for proper bone growth.

"Dieting" may also lead to poor intakes of folic acid and iron. Both these nutrients help to prevent anemia, a condition which leads to constant tiredness as well as impaired intellectual performance. If you lead a busy life at school, with exams, sports and so on, you can't afford to suffer from the ill-effects of anemia!

I won't bore you with the dozens of other teen health problems that are caused by "dieting." Just take my word for it - strict "dieting" won't make your weight or health any better. Instead, focus on eating healthy food and taking daily exercise. Sounds boring? Maybe, but it will help to improve your weight and health. Trust me.

What Does Healthy Eating Really Mean? There is no single "healthy diet". As long as you eat a variety of foods, from the main food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains [rice, pasta, oats etc] lean meats, dairy, fats) you should get all the vitamins, minerals and other nutrition you need.

Does Healthy Eating Mean That Certain Foods are Off-Limits? No. A healthy diet doesn't mean depriving yourself of higher-calorie foods, like rich ice cream, toffee popcorn, cheeseburgers and stuff. You can enjoy these and other similar foods, but in moderation, or as occasional treats.

Here are a couple of small suggestions to improve your daily diet and help maintain a healthy weight. Snack on Fruits to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth. Take a snack of fresh chopped fruit with you to school. Add some walnuts or Brazil nuts for extra crunch.

Apply the Dinner-Plate Test to Your Meals. A good way to eat a healthy meal is to make sure that half the plate contains vegetables, with the remaining half divided equally between protein (meat, eggs, beans) and carbohydrates (rice, pasta, potatoes, noodles). If eating pizza, go easy on the cheese and pepperoni, go heavy on vegetables and fruit.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

You would be surprised at how you can lose weight fast just by avoiding sodas, eating better and getting active. I don't mean working out for 2 hours a day, but just making a point to do some cardio for 30 mins a day can knock off the pounds quickly. Get a workout DVD or just go for a walk everyday. You will start to see and feel a difference in no time.

Answer 3

the best way would be to stay active get into different sports at school or take advantage of the sidewalk and go run a mile or two. there are alot of ways to loose weight you just have to find whats good for you, so try some different things and see what you like. and stay away from as much junk food as you can which includes carry out and greasy stuff.

Answer 4

Well the best thing would be to join an afterschool activity, like tennis or volleyboll. After sports, just eat a small snck like an apple to hold you over until the next real meal. Eat your largest meals in the middle of the day if you can, because that is when you digest the fastest. I am naturally big-boned, and only eat healthy, but I always try my hardest at sports and see the difference. Good luck, and stick with it!

Answer 5

Don't go anarexic or belemic!
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1 set goals for yourself like if i don't eat junk food for 1 week ill be able to eat a cookie or something low fat
2: watch your weight don't be afraid to step on the scale
3 Get in some every other day exercise like biking running take the dog!
4: get involved in a sport or yoga, gymnastics that can help alot get in something YOUR interested in what sounds fun and stick with it!
Good luck on it girl!
(sorry i cant spell)

Answer 6

pick up a 5 or 10 pound weight at the gym and visualize that weight coming off holding the weight in your hands helps bring home just how heavy even 5 pounds of extra fat can be

Answer 7

i was in the same boat as you a while ago. what i did was: ate small portions, rode my stationary bike, reg. bike, made sure i got sweaty in gym and if i didn't i went home and ran really quick, and instead of eating 3 meals a day i ate a bowl of cereal and a fruit for breakfast a granola bar about an hour b4 lunch a salad at lunch with light or no dressing then a snack about 3 hours after lunch then dinner. after doing this, in between snack and dinner i rode my bike and did crunches and leg lifts and cardio work-outs.

Answer 8

Get a daily exercise routine and start eating healthy if u don't already. this will jump start a healtier and lighter life! If this doesn't work just KEEP TRYING! I hope it worls because this is what i do and i am in pretty good shape(not trying to brag)
good luck!

Answer 9

Cut out the junk food, eat healthy, eat small portions, drink tons of water, and excersize at least 30min 3x a week.

Answer 10

swap half of the avocado in a 1 2 cup of guacamole for zucchini