so, im 13, and i'm 5'5 and i think i weigh about 117. I'm not like super fat or anything, i'm just not super skinny either. I'm not looking for loosing like 20 pounds or anything, maybe just like 5. I really wanna get a flat stomach and loose the fat around my waist. what exercises should i do, and how fast will i see results?
2007-06-27 09:19:25 · 7 answers · asked by Marie 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's very easy since you're thin to begin with.
There is no such thing as targeted weight loss...do crunches all day and you'll just form really nice muscle under the fat. To get a flatter stomach you will have to lose weight, but since you're so thin already maybe you're just naturally shaped that way, it's not bad, it's natural...and most people are.
Ok now answering your question:
Here's some tips to lose a little bit of weight over a month without obsessing over it. You can pick based on what you have or what your parents allow but the following all will help:
If it's less than 5 miles away...walk with your friends instead of getting a ride or taking the bus.
If there's any exercize equipment in your house...use it while watching tv for up to a 1/2 hour
Take a summer community center dance class or sports training class.
Exercize 30min every day...even if it's just jumping jacks and lunges.
Don't eat fast food or drink soda, and never over eat.
Do that for 30 days and you'll have a flat stomach. Slow and steady wins the race and keeps winning in the long run.
DO not skip meals, or deprive yourself. Skipping meals screws with your metabolism, making it run slower (you burn calories slower!). Deprivation will only drive your body into shock which could lead to a binge eating disorder or other unhealthy problems.
Don't let anyone tempt you to starve yourself...sure you see quick results now, but when you get older your body will get it's revenge. Just look at Twiggy and Tyra Banks now as opposed to when they were "super-models". You don't want that for yourself...not over 5 retarded pounds...lol.
Good luck girl, and stay healthy!!!
2007-06-27 09:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by Osmei 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat right and cardio. You can do sit ups but it doesn't do anything but shape your fat into a six pack. You should do cardio with the sit ups. Cardio ( walking, running, biking, swimming...etc) can help you tone, lose a little weight (not that you need to you are fine the way you are) and make you stronger. Eat healthy. Fruits, veggies, protein, grains...all those good stuff. Don't eat too much junk.
2007-06-27 16:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by *<i:o) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just so you know there's no such thing as "spot reduction" meaning that if you worth the area around you abs a lot they suddenly going to lose fat. You need to lower your overall body fat, this means dieting and stay strict with yourself. NO added sugar, no fried or preprocessed food like (chips, cookies). Eat whole grain, eat fruits, vegetables, and plain yogurt with fruit and honey is great.
2007-06-27 16:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by Khelben 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardio (kick boxing, dance, step, etc.) & Pilates (great for your abs & core muscles). You can find DVDs for both. Your diet also has a lot to do with stomach fat. If you don't already, eat LOTS of green vegetables, salad (not iceberg lettuce), and fruit.
I think your weight is fine but I understand having a desire to be toned & healthy.
Good luck!
2007-06-27 16:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by Nitnit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1] to lose weight, do 30 miutes of cardio 5 - 6 x a week
[ to maintain, exercise 3 x a week ]
2] do 3 sets each of 10 reps of pushups, situps, obliques, and crunches, every day. Increase reps as you get stronger.
3] avoid fried, fast, and junk food - even diet junk food
4] drink 1/2 gallon of water every day
5] take a multivitamin with minerals every day
2007-06-27 16:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honey, at your height your just right! I am 5'4" and the optimum weight for my height is 125-135! Your only an inch taller so I think your weight at your age is just fine!
However if you want to tone your belly muscles, do crunches every day. Do a search online and you can find various crunch workouts to benefit all the ab area muscles.
2007-06-27 16:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the morning, go for jogging (about 20)
Eat less (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)]
Eat the food that has 0% calories from fat
eat healthy fruits
2007-06-27 16:32:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋