I am 13, 5'0 88 pounds. I know people are going to say "Oh you are too young,you are skinny ect" But I have a flabby stomache & thighs. I head I should eat 2000 calories but thats crazy!! I eat about 3 meals a day + snacks and I normally have about 1200 without counting calories which I burn about 100 a day. Anyway, That sounds great to eat 2000!! But I don't think that will help me tone up and become a better runner ect. Any tips?
2007-02-08 15:19:40 · 4 answers · asked by Kelly Taylor 49 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
As long as your body fat is reasonably low (which it has to be given your weight), it's not eating less calories that will tone you up-its doing muscle building exercises such as situps, squats, leg curls etc. Another thing; eating less than 1200 calories per day puts your body in starvation mode and slows down your metabolism. Keep eating 1200 cal/day (at least) but switch out any junk food for healthy calories such as fruits and veggies.
2007-02-08 15:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are young . fallowing a diet at your age, may damage your digestive system. if you want to gain a little bit of wait without fallowing a diet, you need to consider on drinking high calorie drinks like ensure or boost. you can also make milk shakes with whole milk. but do not overdose.
2007-02-08 15:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would say for your size, 1600-1800 would be perfectly healthy. 2000 calories isnt for everyone. however, 2000 still wouldnt be a bad idea if your physically active (which for your age, you should be).
2007-02-08 15:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by J Balla 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Become a little more active, eat well and exercise.
2007-02-08 15:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by heavy_cow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋