How to lose weight before the school year starts up again?

[Anonymous]

I'll be starting 8th grade next year and I'm extremely nervous. It's the beginning of summer and I need tips to lose weight, one or two pounds would make me happy honestly. I'm 5"3 and I weigh 138 when I don't eat and 140 after I eat. I'm tired of being picked on or talked about because I would be a lot bigger than the friends I hang out with. And it usually is their parents and aunts that would pick on my size. I want to lose the weight that is mainly around my stomach because that's where all my fat seems to go. I'm already embarking on this journey, but any tips or advice to help me during this 2-3 month journey of mines? (I know little of weight lost, but I'm willing to begin a healthier life.)

[Anonymous]

1) Drink lots of water throughout the day (not only will it give you good skin but it will also give a kick start to your metabolism)
2) Don't eat at least an hour before going to bed
3) Replace unhealthy desserts with fruit options such as bananas, apples, grapes, etc.
4) I would also recommend replacing regular cereals with Special K or similar ones that are a little healthier
5) Schedule a set time to do workouts (I usually like doing my workouts around 2:00 so I still have energy)
6) Get an adequate amount of sleep (when you don't get enough sleep your body tries to compensate through food). Usually I tend to eat more when I didn't get enough sleep the night before
7) When eating snack foods make sure to put a small amount on plates so you remain aware of the quantity that you're consuming. It's easy to get sidetracked when you're watching TV, etc.

Those are the only tips I can come up with at the moment. I'll let you know if I come up with more! :)

[code3]

People might try and give you all these fancy tips and requirements that can get super overwhelming and ridiculous. If you wanna do it simply- just exercise. I run a little every single day or at least five times a week if work is particularly hectic. Don't be scared of weight lifting either if your school has that stuff. Just do something to get your blood pumping for a while.

I could never follow all the diet restrictions people try and give me, I love food too damn much. Lol just stay hydrated and work it!

[Abe90]

Ok. There's a few diet routines you could try in order to lose weight. I've done 3 of them and they all worked.

You could start by eating 1200 calories a day. Avoid as much carbs as can daily. So that means no foods that contain flour, anything fried or sugars. Drink water instead of anything else. Eat about 5 times a day. Eat something good for breakfast like egg whites, small cup of low fat yogurt, and water. Eat one small fruit for a snack around two hours later. Then eat lunch; something kind of small like a salad with very little to no dressing. Eat another snack after that. And then dinner; this will be your smallest meal. Something like protein and veggies.

You need to eat more proteins and veggies. You also should run about 2-3 miles during every workout you do. Run at least 3 to 4 days out of the week.

This should work. I lost over 100 lbs doing this

[ak666]

I really think it's nice to fall in love with some kind of strenuous activity -- climbing, playing tennis, bicycling, skateboarding, rollerblading, kickboxing, dancing, whatever floats you boat. The key requirement: you have a blast doing it.

That can always be your default to keep you active because you love doing it. Training at a gym can require a lot of motivation and ideally you have it (mine personally wanes here and there), but falling in love with an activity of this sort will keep you active for life.

In my case, my love is for skateboarding half-pipes, mainly vert ramps.

[Prettygurl12]

Okay so fitness is all good and everything but...

let's remember that you're entering 8th grade. This makes you, what, 14 tops? Your body is developing from a child's to an adult's. You cannot healthily have an adult's body when you're in the middle of puberty.

Why not just give it time to grow naturally into what it's supposed to be? You're at a normal weight for your height and kids are just jerks because they can be.

[AdventurerofOoo]

Go vegan, its a healthy way to lose weight with no calorie restricting! I've been vegan and I've never felt healthier! Combine that with exercise, my favorite is yoga, and you're golden!!! It can be intimidating but I encourage you to look into it. Don't knock it til you try it

[NourSy]

Number one to me is intermittent fasting. It does wonders, especially if u work out on an empty stomach.
Number two would be green tea,2-3 cups.

U will come back to me skinnier than the neck of an ostrich.

[OrdinaryGentleman]

Eat smaller meals more frequently and less calories.

[Iron_Man]

Hit the track. Have you ever seen a fat runner?

[code3]

Yep.

[Iron_Man]

@code3 they just started then miss cody

[code3]

This guy runs 11.5 miles to work twice a week weather permitting. He's been doing this for at least two and a half years. Nobody knows how he's still chubby, but I swear I'm telling the truth. Fat runners are among us.

[code3]

I also had a rotund English teacher that did a triathlon.

[Iron_Man]

@code3 twice a week is not enough

[code3]

Someone who can run 11.5 miles or more whenever they please is not a runner? Please clue me in to what you would consider runner then. Because he would have to run fairly regularly at an impressive distance to keep up that level of fitness. Not to mention that he does it with a weight vest on. But he's not a runner, right? Then tell me what is.

[Iron_Man]

@code3 Do you see him running that far in person or does he talk snack and tell you that load of crap? Every day joggers are not fat. If you run at least 5 days a week putting the proper time in and running a decent pace you won't be fat or chubby. Dont believe everything you hear.

[code3]

Are you so desperate to be right that you're attacking my integrity? Low blow dude.

[Iron_Man]

@code3 I feel like your talking about yourself. You are the one that seemed me out. No low blow from me. Have a nice day

[Iron_Man]

Spell check error. I mean Seeked me out

[code3]

I seeked you out? By answering a question?
From my point of view I (without malicious intent) contradicted you and you didn't like that, thus sparking this debate in which you refuse to accept that an exception to your rule might exist. In this case, we have a runner with a passion for shitty food and alcohol. So yeah, he's a bit fat. Anyway, I'm sorry you had to get offended. You have a wonderful day yourself, sir.

[Iron_Man]

@code3 again your talking about yourself and now your talking in circles. Re read your very own words. You want to come on my post area trying to have the final word on me. Who's the one that's really offended not me you seem to be. All I am doing is telling you how it is. Good night madom

[code3]

Oh now you're just making it fun.
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[Iron_Man]

Lets try to be mature if possible

[Walrus_au]

a balanced healthy diet and active lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

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