lil_hale
12-08-2003, 05:07 PM
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Hi, I'm 14 years old and I'm a little over weight.I'm not sure exactly how much but I"m 4'10 and weigh 127lbs.I have no problem with my stomach it's my thighs.They are huge..they have streach marks and they always rub together.I've lost about 9lbs in like 5months(I'm not eating dairy products because we found out im lactose intolerrant(sp)What can I do to lose a little bit of weight this winter?I can't go outside and run because of the weather.I don't have gym until Febuary and I'm not in any sports.Please try and help me with ideas on how to lose a little weight.
Hi, I'm 14 years old and I'm a little over weight.I'm not sure exactly how much but I"m 4'10 and weigh 127lbs.I have no problem with my stomach it's my thighs.They are huge..they have streach marks and they always rub together.I've lost about 9lbs in like 5months(I'm not eating dairy products because we found out im lactose intolerrant(sp)What can I do to lose a little bit of weight this winter?I can't go outside and run because of the weather.I don't have gym until Febuary and I'm not in any sports.Please try and help me with ideas on how to lose a little weight.
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hhsix
12-08-2003, 08:57 PM
For aerobic activity, maybe go in your room, shut the door, turn on some upbeat music (techno?) & start dancing.
It might feel a little goofy at first, but once you get into it, it's great.....& you can dance however you want to, there's no one there to see you. :)
It might feel a little goofy at first, but once you get into it, it's great.....& you can dance however you want to, there's no one there to see you. :)
sunnyripple
12-09-2003, 02:33 PM
My 16 year old daughter and I began weight watchers together 3 months ago. She has lost 13 pounds and has about 10 more to go. She is 5'0" and weighted 148 when we bagan. She felt her problem was her thighs and behind and is feeling much better about herself now. She has also gone down at least 2 jean sizes. You do need a doctor's permission to begin if you are under age 17, but it teaches sensible eating habits. Good luck.
ringstossed
12-10-2003, 06:06 PM
Hello! I'm glad you said you're only a little overweight - because you certainly are totally normal, but I understand. I remember being 14 and writing down everything I ate and being so self hypocritical. I was teased for being just a little chunky as a pre-teen. When I was 14 I started dancing - ballet/jazz and found that I really enjoyed it and the extra weight came off. I live where it's very cold all winter, so I also sympathize with that.
I think since Christmas is coming up, you should ask Santa for some beginning workout videos. There are some REALLY fun/funky ones that aren't so boring they put you to sleep. The most important thing is the "fun" factor that make you look forward to exercising. Of course that's only a small part of it, you could exercise 7 days a week and make no progress if your eating habits are sabotaging you. Don't diet, you're still growing and cutting out foods could be harmful (except if you're lactose intolerant LOL) Just eat small meals throughout the day, make wise choices and get the junk out of your house. Try to exercise a couple times a week and just don't worry about it. I totally encourage weight training as part of this - it will not bulk you up, but rather muscle will burn the fat faster and you will feel better as a strong healthy teen! I use 3, 5 & 8lb dumbells and there are MANY videos that you can use to incorporate these. Make a wall chart, use gold stars and reward yourself with a new CD or shoes every month you complete your goals.
good luck!
I think since Christmas is coming up, you should ask Santa for some beginning workout videos. There are some REALLY fun/funky ones that aren't so boring they put you to sleep. The most important thing is the "fun" factor that make you look forward to exercising. Of course that's only a small part of it, you could exercise 7 days a week and make no progress if your eating habits are sabotaging you. Don't diet, you're still growing and cutting out foods could be harmful (except if you're lactose intolerant LOL) Just eat small meals throughout the day, make wise choices and get the junk out of your house. Try to exercise a couple times a week and just don't worry about it. I totally encourage weight training as part of this - it will not bulk you up, but rather muscle will burn the fat faster and you will feel better as a strong healthy teen! I use 3, 5 & 8lb dumbells and there are MANY videos that you can use to incorporate these. Make a wall chart, use gold stars and reward yourself with a new CD or shoes every month you complete your goals.
good luck!
lil_hale
12-11-2003, 04:08 PM
Thanks for all the tips so far!I've started eating healthier since i 1st posted like insted of eating a snake cake or something when i get home i have fruit insted.As soon as it gets warm enough to go outside again im gonna start running bike iding and jump roping.As for now I think I will try the exercise videos and dances.
HERMIT
12-16-2003, 11:35 AM
Who says you can't go out because of the weather? Up here it is -20Cright now and we spend lots of time outside. Get a pair of cross country skis--find a friend to go with. It is fun and better than buying a stationary machine. GO tobogganing with some friends. anything---just as long as you enjoy it and are active. Another plus is you burn way more calories being out in the cold as your body burns more keeping warm. If you stand still outside here you freeze in 10 minutes. Moving--and dressed warm you can stay out all day.
There is too many things keeping younger people indoors and inactive--this thing i am on now for example--get out and have some fun. Your most important asset is your health--lose that and not much else will matter.
There is too many things keeping younger people indoors and inactive--this thing i am on now for example--get out and have some fun. Your most important asset is your health--lose that and not much else will matter.