HOW TO LOSS WEIGHT FOR A TEEN?, I'm chubby and short and is on a diet... Options

[Nicole_so_rox]

need some tip to loss weight? I'm 141cm and is 100 pounds...

[rodellee]

So 4'8 and about 100 lbs... that isn't "FAT" but you are slightly over your ideal healthy weight for your height.

I think 90-95 pounds is what your "ideal healthy weight" is. You can check out BMI calculators online, healthy women have to have atleast have 20% body fat.

Anyhow, the best thing to do to lose weight (and this is TRIED & TRUE since I am 5'1 and used to weight 112 and now weigh 94) is to NOT diet.

DIETING is so restricting. Instead of dieting you need to dedicate yourself to a healthier and more active lifestyle.

For example, don't eat at fast food restaurants. It wasn't a problem for me since I don't like fast food too much.

Don't eat overly processed foods like sandwich meat, instant microwave meals, white bread. Also, don't drink soda, and if you must drink diet. The best thing to do is just to start drinking lots of water, 100% juice drinks, weak teas, and low fat milk. Liquid helps flush out toxins in your body and keeps you hydrated.

Don't skip meals. Do not starve yourself. Your body knows you're trying to starve yourself therefore will HOLD ON to the fat in your food which then gets stored in your system. Anorexics get very skinny because they starve for looooong (dangerous) periods of times and thus their bodies enter ketosis.

Stay active! Instead of parking in the first parking spot park further back. Carry your groceries instead of using a cart. Walk to the mailbox instead of drive. Go swimming, take a short walk, even walking around the mall! Every little thing adds up.

And lastly, don't get discouraged if you don't see the weight dropping quickly. Like I said, you're not on a diet, you're changing your lifestyle to be more active and healthy.

It took me about 4-5 months to lose my weight and I ate desserts and had lattes and ate rich foods, but I also compensated by doing extra laps on the threadmill or drinking an extra glass of water...etc etc...

Just take it easy and the best luck to you!