What can I do to loose weight by May?

Question

I'm 14 and sometimes can be very self concious about my weight. I have a big but and hips. I weigh around 175-180 and am 5"8. I don't enjoy running too much but will if I have too. Any ideas? I really want to get a nice body by summer so I can feel more confident. Thanks!!

Ps... I don't eat that much either... I eat around 1200-1400 calories a day and usually its good food.

Answer 1

Well, you could exercise and not eat sugar, anything with sugar, and salt, anything with salt. Do not go into aniraxia.

Answer 2

I am in that same boat myself, except I am far past 14. Some of that you could possibly grow out of by the time you hit your 20's, but look out when you hit your 30's cuz it's all down hill from there!
I have the best luck when I start the day with sliced apple with peanut butter and a glass of water. Sometimes I have a glass of water before I do anything else. Then I drink 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day. After that I try to eat foods as natural as they come. It used to be called a "cave man's diet" because you didn't eat anything that was refined. That means instead of eating KFC, eat a grilled chic breast and fresh or steamed veggies with maybe a plain baked potato. My favorite was a piece of grilled deer meat (we eat a lot of deer where I come from), sliced tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers. Sometimes I would soak the cucumbers in vinegar and water solution with salt and pepper. I lost 25 lbs one summer doing that. Another way to help lose weight is to include lots of fiber in your diet. Not only does it help burn more calories just by eating it, it is also extremely important for your body. Also, whole grains are wonderful carbs no matter what you are trying to do. They help give your body the nutrition it needs as well as fight cravings and hunger.
The last thing is to find physical activities that are fun for you. Swimming is very beneficial in several ways including weight loss. Variety and interest are key for not getting "burned out" on weight loss.
Also, try to make "life changes" that you can continue like second nature. For instance, if you get used to drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning every day it becomes just like putting on your pants or brushing your teeth. You just do it because it becomes routine. Think more about being healthy rather than losing weight. One will follow the other, but you can lose weight without being healthy. If you are healthy, who cares what the number on the scale says? Your healthy and you will look good anyway. Good luck. I remember what it was like when I was your age, only I weighed 210lbs and was 5ft6in. I lost 80 lbs and then slowly gained most of it back for the next 17 years, especially when I had my son.

Answer 3

umm... do lots of jump roping, mabey like 3 to 5 minutes at a time then take a break and start again. If you are really serious about it then run 1/2 mile to 1 mile dayly like after school or something.Do lunges (kneels) mabey about 50 kneeling on each leg and about 50-100 situps/crunches every day.Drink lots of water too.

Answer 4

YOu need a program that will help you with fitness AND your nutrition! Sign up with a fitness, thats not that expensive! Or if you think you CAN do it on your own, then start running, exersizing, not eating too much, eat 3 meals a day but not too much, take vitamins and fruits! and drink lots a water!
Good luck!

Answer 5

go to health food store and get diet cleanser and eat a good breakfast dont over eat and eat lunch with 3oz of meat frozen vegetables no corn/eat dinner with3 oz meat /eat apples with lunch and cut out all sugar and white food mostly /no sodas /drink plenty of water and walk at least 2-3 miles a day or do some kind of dancing of exercise like step for at least 45 min a day 3 times a week and last dont get on scale for at least 4 weeks also eat 1 cup of vanilla ice cream with dinner and dont eat after 7pm lose,lose ,lose donna

Answer 6

As 2007 swings into gear, there's no better time to give your body a healthy, fresh start than now! Plus if you're thinking about lowering your weight - and your "eating clean" is a great first step. Add these 10 foods to your grocery cart and you'll get three terrific benefits:
1. Lots of super-healthy liquids to flush out the body while pouring in nutrients.
2. Fiber to keep your GI tract fit.
3. Foods that energize cleansing enzymes in the liver, your body's built-in detox center.
The top 10:
Green leafy vegetables. Eat them raw, throw them into a broth, add them to juices. Their chlorophyll helps swab out environmental toxins (heavy metals, pesticides) and is an all-round liver protector.
Lemons. You need to keep the fluids flowing to wash out the body and fresh lemonade is ideal. Its vitamin C - considered the detox vitamin - helps convert toxins into a water - soluble form that?s easily flushed away.
Watercress. Put a handful into salads, soups, and sandwiches. The peppery little green leaves have a diuretic effect that helps move things through your system. And cress is rich in minerals too.
Garlic. Add it to everything - salads, sauces, spreads. In addition to the bulb's cardio benefits, it activates liver enzymes that help filter out junk.
Green tea. This antioxidant-rich brew is one of the healthiest ways to get more fluids into your system. Bonus: It contains catechins, which speed up liver activity.
Broccoli sprouts. Get 'em at your health-food store. They pack 20 to 50 times more cancer-fighting, enzyme-stimulating activity into each bite than the grown-up vegetable.
Sesame seeds. They're credited with protecting liver cells from the damaging effects of alcohol and other chemicals. For a concentrated form, try tahini, the yummy sesame seed paste that?s a staple of Asian cooking.
Cabbage. There are two main types of detoxifying enzymes in the liver; this potent veggie helps activate both of them. Coleslaw, anyone?
Psyllium. A plant that?s rich in soluble fiber, like oat bran, but more versatile. It mops up toxins (cholesterol too) and helps clear them out. Stir powdered psyllium into juice to help cleanse your colon, or have psyllium-fortified Bran Buds for breakfast.
Fruits, fruits, fruits. They're full of almost all the good things above - vitamin C, fiber, nutritious fluids, and all kinds of antioxidants. Besides, nothing tastes better than a ripe mango, fresh berries, or a perfect pear.

Remember, good health comes from a BALANCE in our diet, rest and exercise. Best of luck.

Answer 7

well,were almost the same height & im around 170 lbs too--im not sure if this will work on u cuz it did to me--less carbohydrates in ur food..more fruits & vegetables..u can have crackers..& lots of WATER..no sodas,no shakes,no chocolates & all other fattening foods..fruit juices will do too..running will be of help too..i was about 178 lbs a month ago..hope it work on u too..goodluck..

Answer 8

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