I'm 13 years old, 5'7" and about 150 pounds. I wanna lose my extra weight and fat, and I was thinking of trying medifast...
Will this damage my reproductive system.
Will it stunt my growth (even though I'm basically done)
I think it will work, but I would like advice...thanks
2006-10-07 15:14:05 · 5 answers · asked by HOll4907 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
YA i THINK i'M FAT
2006-10-07 15:25:40 · update #1
Here's some info on a program by Optifast, called ACE (Adolescent and Childhood Education for Weight Management Program) See if your parents would be interested in checking into this for you?
Don't wait to out grow your baby fat, take action with ACE.
The teen years are tough enough without the added worry of being overweight. It's no secret that Americans of all ages are significantly heavier than they were in the 1960s. Today one in five children and teenagers are overweight. The extra pounds are more than just an image problem. They pose a serious health risk for young and old alike. Rather than waiting for children to lose their baby fat as has been done in the past, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now advising Americans to treat overweight early to minimize the negative physical and emotional effects of obesity.
The Adolescent and Childhood Education Program for Weight Management known as ACE, is offered by selected OPTIFAST®clinics nationwide. This treatment was developed by the nations leading pediatric obesity specialists in conjunction with Novartis Nutrition, manufacturer of OPTIFAST, one of the oldest and most trusted names in medical weight management. The ACE program is more than a diet. During weekly meetings, participants learn the skills they need to create and maintain a healthy weight. The curriculum includes topics like eating healthier at home and with friends, getting active, body image, stress management, and building satisfying peer relationships.
The staff of health experts in clinics offering ACE understands that weight management is a family affair, and is trained to help teens and their families identify the causes and consequences of obesity and personalize treatment to fit their needs and busy schedules.
2006-10-11 11:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by MiLuv 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should only look to lose weight if your over weight.
Sound like your average. I wouldnt worry about it..
If it's a real hangup for you look to eating right and exercise it's the only lasting way that works and makes you feels better about youself.
2006-10-07 15:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by Eric s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm you are not fat in the first place so just relax and eat normal
2006-10-07 15:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by tiwn raro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just exersise jog or run everyday play sports go to tha gym
2006-10-07 15:16:49 · answer #4 · answered by ashley333* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try exercising and eating right.....
2006-10-07 15:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋