I'm 13 and 5'4. I'm 119 pounds and I feel like I'm fat. My friend tells me I'm skinny, but I don't think so. I want to go on a diet because I think it will help me lose 10 pounds. What do you think?
2007-01-08 07:40:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I'm totally in you situation... only 4 years older! :) I'm 5'3½ and I weight 115 pounds. I don't look fat and people tell me I'm fine, just like everyone's telling you, still, I feel like a could lose a little weight without looking anorexic!
My problem is that I snack a lot, so maybe that's yours too. Try to eat complete meals (about 500 calories/meal for your height, though since you're still growing, I'd say maybe 600 or a little more) and whenever you,re hungry, eat carrots or grapes or drink water.
The key, however is to exercise. I started with 15 minutes a day. That's really easy to fit in your schedule. Then go with 20 and finally, at least 30 min. per day. In 30 minutes, you could go for a walk, run, jog, lift weight... It's hard when you're a student so maybe you won't have time to do more. On weekends, try to find an hour to go swimming, in line skating or cross country skiing. Also, gaining muscle increases your metabolism, so every night, do a set of push ups/sit ups. That's simple and will end up toning your arms & abs.
Finally, don't lose hope, and remember that your actual weight is perfect for you height, I understand that you might want to be a little lighter, but don't let it become an obsession! Don't go under 110, that wouldn't be healthy and remember that by training, you will gain muscle so you might go down to 115 pounds and look perfect and toned!
SCALES AREN'T MIRORS!
Good luck!
2007-01-08 08:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by .:: me ~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dieting at your age can lead to many other psychological issues associated with weight loss, be careful. You may be better off with a simple walk fit exercise program.
Walk for 5 minutes a day for a month, then ten the next and so on until you get to 30 minutes per day. You wont believe the results. It's not the refrigerator it's the couch that is killing us.
Good luck..................
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2016-12-02 00:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by minogue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!
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2016-05-19 14:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no thats almost exactly normal losing ten pounds would make you super skinny which would make you look anorexic. I am 13 to but i am only 5'0" to 5'1" and i am only 101 lbs. i look anorexic but i'm not i try to gain weight but i can't so everyone thinks i'm anorexic.
2007-01-08 07:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by softbal094 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Im 13, 5'5", and I weigh 154 lbs. (I'm a guy, so I don't really worry about my weight) Don't worry, don't lose weight cuz then youd be too skinny.
2007-01-08 07:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by Justin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you lose 10 pounds you will become anerexic, you are too young to be worrying about weight. 119 at 5''4' is average, but go to your doc if u r seriously worried. or you can do a BMI calculation
2007-01-08 07:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by Julie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are thin! I'm about the same as you, and people tell me that I could be anorexic... don't lose weight.
2007-01-08 07:41:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are not over wieght. swimming is good exercise and just eath low fat and lots of fruits and vegtables and a balanced diet. Not any fad diet.
2007-01-08 07:43:05 · answer #9 · answered by bluebird 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cravings can sneak up on you when you re tired try taking a nap if you feel yourself wanting some junk food
2015-08-16 03:51:07 · answer #10 · answered by Ron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋