Hi... I'm only 13, about 5'4", and... I weigh about 175 pounds, so I'm sure you can see why I'm worried. I'd love to lose weight, as it's incredibly embarassing. I'm pretty sure that it's not because I eat too much, but my lack of physical activity. So, if someone could recommend good fat-burning exercises and the amount of time I should do them for? My family owns a treadmil and exercise bike.
2006-12-03 12:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
for starters try walking for 30-45 minutes 3-5 times per week.start gradually then work your way up,don't eat past 7pm.take an honest assesment of what you eat,at 5'3"and only 13 you outweigh most adults your height so its a problem that you are smart to want to address.
after a time with walking,you might comcider low impact arobics.good luck,from the sound of you ,you have a good attitude about this.
2006-12-03 13:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be that you eat too much but what you are eating and that you have in intolerance to it thus causing retention and weight gain. Do you know if you have high blood sugar? have you been tested for Diabetes?
Training to lose weight is usually done with counting by sets. Start with a set of 10 for example or a time limit like and 30 minute span on the bike. Enjoy it and it will make you feel good in your brain first and then your body will show it.
2006-12-03 21:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start out on the treadmill for 10 minutes, maybe set it up in front of the TV or see if you can read a book while you're walking and it makes the time go faster. Same with the bike. Maybe you can alternate them so that you don't get bored.
We just bought a membership at our local motel that has a pool. It's less expen$ive than a gym membership at the YMCA or whatever, and it gives you a strength workout and a cardio workout at the same time.
2006-12-03 21:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by OK yeah well whatever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you walked on the treamill 3 days a week for 20 mins a day and then did the bike at least 1 day for 20 mins you'd be doing well....
But if you want something a little more fun:) Try Tae Bo by Billy Blanks. It does a little of kickboxing with karate and stuff like that...I have no coordination and I did well wit it, and unlike the readmill and bike it works out your whole body.
2006-12-03 21:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 12, 5'4"; and 165 pounds. I am losing weight. If you belong to a workout place, ask your parents to go there 2-3 times a week. Ask someone there for help on losing weight. Or, you can go to sparkpeople.com, sign up, and lose weight that way. Hope this helps, and good luck!
2006-12-03 21:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by sportsfan89b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋