I am 15 years old and I weigh about 150 lbs. I need a healthy, easy way to lose a few pounds. It's hard for me to get motivated to lose weight, so do you have any suggestions for me?
2006-11-24 00:28:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Cardio + Light weight training + Proper Diet = Goal
* Eat whole food
Top weight loss tips
Eat whole foods that are as natural as possible. When you eat whole foods that are full of nutrients your body will know how much to eat and how much not to eat. You do not have to count calories because your body is a wonderful machine. Suggest eating veggies, fruits, and proteins. Stay away from junk food, fried food, and anything else that you feel is bad for you.
* Eat fresh fruit
Eat at least two servings of fresh fruit every day. Choose whatever type of fruit is in season. Also consume protein because both fruits and protein can fill you up and it makes your stomach seem like its full.
* Drink enough water
Drink the best weight loss supplement known to man, water. Most people do not know the difference from being hungry for food or thirsty for water. A great deal of times people eat when they should drink. Most likely you will not feel as hungry if you are getting enough water. You will be satisfying the thirst, which is confused for hunger. Water also helps you digest food better. Drinking water before you eat will help fill you up.
* Always chew your food
Always chew your food well. Chewing your food well will ensure that you get the most nutrients out of your food. Getting the most nutrients will satisfy your body therefore you will eat less. Another benefit of chewing well is that it helps aid in digestion.
* Take small meals
Eat small, frequent meals in a day. Large meals tax your digestion system, making it work harder. Taking too much time in between meals makes you hungrier for the next meal. That means eat 5-6 meals a day instead of 3 huge meals a day.
* Include protein at meal
Include good sources of protein at meal, chicken, fish, legumes, peanut, cottage cheese, eggs or yogurt.
* Shut off TV while eating
Shut off the TV whenever you eat – that includes meals and snacks. Studies show that we automatically eat larger portions when we snack in front of the tube, and typically those foods are high in fat and sugar, which means excess calories!
* Increase your physical activity ( Cardio )
Increase your physical activity. Most people are over weight because of a lack of physical activity. Start walking more, bicycling, walks your dog for longer periods of time, swim, dance and leave the car at home when you can. It’s important that you choose a physical activity that you enjoy because you’ll stick with it.
*Weight training ( Light 5 to 10 lbs )
buy some dumbells that are 5-10 lbs and do some exercises with them. Search google: Dumbell exercises and you will see a bunch of useful links along with pictures and description on how to do it. When gaining weight but your doing everything correctly and see changes in your shape, that means you are building muscle and muscle weighs more than fat so dont be alarmed when that happens. You can workout in front of the TV and watch your favorite episode of whatever and it will make time go by faster
The website below has many different exercises listed and it has pictures to go along to show you how its properly done
http://www.exrx.net/
Here are some other useful sites
http://www.diet-tips.com/exercise/index....
http://www.toloseweight.org/
Best of luck to you.
*Keep in mind that genetics might play a role in determining your height, weight, and other things as well
2006-11-24 05:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you heard this before: healthy food choices and exercise. You can also eat the same foods you are eating now except smaller portions along with exercise. Does not cost anything to go outdoors and take a walk or jog. Best of luck.
2006-11-24 00:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by Sunflower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find an activity you enjoy that will get your heart rate up. The best way to get motivated is to exercise with a friend, this way you won't just be letting yourself down if you don't get out. As you are only 15, be careful with what you eat, do not starve yourself! Exercise is the key.
2006-11-24 00:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by Waterboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diet and excerise! No, it's not easy, but it is the healthiest way to lose weight!
2006-11-24 00:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is only one way - diet and exercise. The exercise is the healthy bit, and it gets easier the more you do it.
2006-11-24 00:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ditch the mayo cheese and top bun if you want to scrape off 250 calories from a restaurant sandwich
2015-04-11 23:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by Susan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
self disciple and exercise! You can eat all health foods but if one does not exercise forget it
2006-11-24 00:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by gallagher g 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
talk to a doctor and get proper diet and exercise plan in place.
2006-11-24 00:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by iamhermansen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swap out eggs for egg whites when you re craving an omelette
2016-04-21 00:46:06 · answer #9 · answered by Marjorie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat protein
2016-04-21 02:53:55 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋