How to lose weight as a teenager who has no job or a car?

[Anonymous]

hi, i'm trying to shed a few pounds (not looking for dramatic results within the next two months), but i'm a teenager who doesn't have money to control what i want to eat (my mom thinks that you can eat whatever you want and still lose weight, that's not how it works). asking her, at this time period, to buy healthier things, is going to be impossible. i'm working on getting my license, but that's in progress. how can i lose weight under these factors? do i eat what she buys but only in small portions? she's going to the store to get hot dogs and potato chips ! help?

[Anonymous]

Well I'd start by using a calorie tracker suck as MyFitnessPal. It will hold you accountable for your calorie intake, plus it gives you options in losing a certain amount of weight in a week. Exercise of course, preferably doing something you love that you don't have to force yourself to do. Eat breakfast for sure. Lift some weights, the most muscle the better your metabolism is to help burn the fat. Eat a lower amount of carbs, more protein and a lot of water. Don't weigh yourself everyday either it'll just discourage you. Start your weight loss goals at a small number, if you start of w a high number you'll just get discouraged

[JohnDoe3000]

Eat less of the bad things your mom buys. If she makes mac&cheese just eat less of it than you used to, also go do simple exercise like running and cycling.

[JohnDoe3000]

And drink water instead of sodas.

[Melissa4]

My opinion is that Diet will not be healthy.
You might get wrinkles cause of it.
I've tried both Diet and Exercise.
Best is to Exercise and stay fit.
I know at home it's really hard to maintain exercise. I used to be like I'm gonna do it tomorrow then the tomorrow hardly ever came.
There are few things you can do instead such as:
Go for long walks.
Try to involve in sports that you like.
Do crunches and push ups at home.
Swimming.
Dancing.
Avoid sodas.
Avoid junk food.
Eat healthy and drink water.
Good luck.

[ClumsyAngel]

Try to drink a lot of water, do sports too

[Asker]

@clumsyangel

ok, something a little more realistic please. if i don't have a car to go and play sports then?

[ClumsyAngel]

You can do sports at home

[ClumsyAngel]

It is realistic

[Asker]

@clumsyangel

is playing "just dance" on my wii a good workout.

[ClumsyAngel]

Your muscles has got to be sore, you got to be running out of breath. Orrrr at least have your heartbeat raised by doing stuff.

[CroMan]

exercise!