How to lose weight as a teenager?

[Anonymous]

I'm a teenage girl (14) and I'm looking for ways or workouts that help burn fat or keep your cardio up so that it makes it easier to stay fit. I can't join a gym because i dont have a job and can't get one for another two years, i do get allowance but not a lot so perhaps some cheap weights or something? and what about eating? any good foods or drinks that are easier for a teenager to make while having other siblings and controlled dinners because my mom decides what we eat. All my family is skinny except me so they can eat foods that are high in fat from time to time but i dont enjoy it. Personal experiences from people who lost a noticeable amount of weight as teenagers or teenagers who are in the same position.

[aamy811]

when it comes to exercise just do what you love, I convince you to do anything or you won't stick to it. I love wight lifting ( no it doesn't make you bulky, women lack the necessary hormones to be bulky), but there are tons of other things. like pilates ( I love blogilates she has videos on YouTube and they're free. Plus she's super fun and motivating), cardio (swimming, bikinig, running), anything you want that helps you get active or 30-60mins.
with diet I suggest the plate rule. use a small dinner/salad plate. make 1/2 veggies, 1/4 complex carb and your lean protein should be the size of the palm of your hand. drink 16oz of water before your meal, because it takes time for your brain to realize your full: so this keeps you from overeating. also most hunger is just thirst. always start with veg because it will be absorbed most, then carb then protein. and I highly suggest giving up soda. I think most people are addicted to sugar and soda is the main cause. a lot of people keep track of how much they eat, but not how much they drink. and that's where soda gets you
don't care too much about the scale or BMIs, it doesn't take into account height and muscle mass ( muscle weighs more than fat so expect some weight gain when you first begin). but do something you love and start with twice a week and gradually build, if you start of doing too much you may get overwhelmed and quit.
and something personal that keeps me on track is a vision board. sounds stupid, but being visually reminded of your goal and seeing that its attainable helps keep me on track. just try it.

[aamy811]

Also I couldn'take my dinners so I made sure not to eat more than 2 handfuls of good. I suggest essena oniell's set plan. It's super easy an approachable for teens, plus I lost 10lbs on it

[Asker]

thank you so much but i dont really know what the lean and proteins would be on a plate etc so can you just help me
if i had a plate with 2 carrots, a small steak and potatoes what would those foods be classified as?

[aamy811]

Well here, chicken breast, turkey, fish, shell fish those are all lean proteins that don't come with a lot of fat.
Carotts, spinach, apples, bananas, etc are a fresh fruit or veggie
Brown rice, whole grain bread, wheat bread, quinoa are complex carbs

[aamy811]

So the steak would be protein (but it isn't that lean), carrots would be a veg, and a parapet would be a starch/carb

[KattyKute]

Some really good cardio workout is running, biking, and swimming... I definitely recommend doing those sports at least five times a week. However if you are new to sports then maybe you can get some friends to workout with, they are always the best :)
As for food maybe ask your parents if they can get more fruits and vegetables to snack on. Also when you are going to eat any kind of food make sure there isn't much sodium and fat etc.

Good Luck! (You aren't alone ;))

[Asker]

yeah i started running and my friend and i go for runs almost everyday and i also do laps at the pools, i heard celery was a good vegetable to eat but i dont really like it so do you know anyways to incorporate it into something healthy, do you think a smoothie is a good idea?

[KattyKute]

Yes I definitely think smoothies are perfect! Just don't drink them too often and don't add any extra sugar and it'll be perfect! My favorite smoothie is the strawberry with kiwi. It's amazing! Lol
And yeah I agree celery may be really healthy but it's probably my least favorite vegetable... However I can eat it with peanut butter :)

[KattyKute]

Thank you for making me the most helpful! It's a pity that no one else answered :/

[Nomad93]

Drink coconut water it fills you up and is really good its kind of like a healthy Gatorade. Do body weight exercises all you would need to buy for comfort would be an exercise or yoga mat. Jog, walk, buy a bicycle, mow lawns for money ETC. Stop eating lots of sugar all that energy turns to fat if you don't burn it off. Greasy food and sugar cause zits so if you don't eat it you are more likely to have clearer skin also.

[Asker]

thanks a lot! do you know where i could buy coconut water or do you just water down coconut milk? also do you know anything about if green tea helps?

[Nomad93]

Costco, Walmart, Gas Stations. Green tea can have Caffeine in it like Coffee so it would act as a stimulant. Stimulants can help give you energy and stay skinny. www.bodybuilding.com is a cool site might as well start young and live a long healthy life. Good workout and recipes on there

[citroen]

Walking is good excercise, it doesn't cost anything, you just need to motivate yourself to walk on a regualar basis. Dont go on a diet, just eat the meals your family makes for you. if the portion is big, eat smaller portions. Eat healthly snacks between meals, drink plenty of water, and no sugared drinks.