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Help I really need to lose weight?

Every time I eat I feel like a hopeless case even if it's only a piece of fruit. i try to work out a bit every day but I usually give up at around 100-150 sit ups.

I'm starting to get depressed about my weight. I'm looking for a weight and diet plan that will help me shed alot of weight like around 50 lbs by next may. I weigh about 189 lbs and am 5'6 ft tall. I want to lose alot of weight before I might do something drastic.My age is 13-15. I feel like a fat-a**

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Hi, There's two main ways you could go and I think either way will work for you. First of all, my best suggestion is to learn to eat healthy.

    http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/eat-healthy.ht...

    That means understand the food pyramid, the food groups, the recommended servings, etc. That is how you should eat for life! If you eat that way and have 3 small, healthy meals a day and 2 small, healthy snacks, you will lose weight. Each meal should be less than 400 calories and each snack should be about 100-150 calories. Eating highly nutritious foods is the key, so think in terms of lean protein, veggies, whole-grains, fruits, low-fat dairy, and heart-healthy oils.

    The second option is to do a short-term "drastic diet" that is designed to last for 2 weeks max. This would take off the most weight rapidly. There are several on the site under "Diet Plans" but my favorite is the 5-4-3-2-1 diet.

    http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/5-4-3-2-1diet....

    You get to pick what you eat, but you're going to want to pick highly nutritious foods to keep your metabolism working efficiently. Again, the "eat healthy" page can help you determine what highly nutritious foods are, if you need help with that. If you go on the short-term diet, then once it's over, follow the guidelines on the "eat healthy" page.

    Make water your main source of hydration and save the sweet drinks (even diet) for special occasions. Eliminate as much salt and sugar from your diet as you can.

    The biggest component to fast weight loss is going to be your workout. You will want to make sure you do a good (30 minute minimum) cardio workout every day for weight loss (3 times a week is sufficient to maintain health). Activities that use the large leg muscles burn the most calories. These activities also tone the lower body quite effectively. Think in terms of power walking, jogging, biking, skating, swimming laps, jumping rope, dancing, racquetball, and jumping jacks. To make sure that you're burning fat, you need to be sweating and huffing and puffing. In addition, do some good stretches and some strength training.

    http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/target-exercis...

    You'll find some really good information on the website, including about five pages of weight loss tips, printable weight loss journal pages, printable exercise log sheets, motivational ideas, healthy recipes, etc.

    Good luck and Happy New Year!

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    I will try to keep it simple. Your metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories to create energy. So the faster your metabolism, the faster you burn calories and the easier it is to lose unwanted weight. To boost your metabolism naturally you just need to eat the right foods.

    You can sit down and literally eat a 1,000-calorie dinner and yet be absolutely starving just a few hours later and the reason is simple: Because your body didnt get what it needed in those 1,000 calories so it sends signals to your brain telling you to ingest more calories and thus, the late-night cravings. That means that the surest way to end those late-night cravings and keep your weight loss goals on track is to eat a more balanced, nutritious diet that actually gives your body what it needs.

    It's VERY EASY to lose weight if you eat the right foods. Check out Dr. Charles Livingston's video here: http://www.sexyjese.com/ - it will blow your mind.

  • 1 decade ago

    if you start walking in the morning..as far as you can go. then when you are done with school go another walk i guarantee you will start to melt away body fat. and, if you eat a sensible diet, 1500 calories a day. you will lose even more weight...you are very heavy for your age and your frame. and, you should lose about 3 lbs. a week by doing what i suggested...make popcorn (air popper), and eat as much of this without butter or salt. for a snack. and eat lots of veggies and salad.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You need to get Strip That Fat It has helped thousands of people lose weight and will continue to help thousands more. There is no time like the present to improve your body and live the lifestyle you always wanted.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I cant help you much with an answer, but i know what you are going through, i am around your age to and you pretty much posted what i feel to, i weigh 128 and still am going through this problem, i really hope that someone posts for a solution, its a hard thing to go through

  • 5 years ago

    Don t go back to old eating habits even after you lose weight

  • 4 years ago

    eat vegetables to help you feel full

  • 5 years ago

    Get up and walk 10 minutes before each meal

  • 5 years ago

    think ahead to how youll eat and exercise on the weekends its easy to get too relaxed on saturdays and sundays but healthy living is a 7 day a week endeavor

  • 5 years ago

    you dont have to make a three digit number your weight loss goal aim for a certain dress size or waist measurement

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