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Emily asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 8 years ago

Hey I need a good way to lose weight...?

I have a problem, I need to lose around 25 pounds. I dont look fat when im wearing clothes but I have an un-attractive body. I am 14 and im 190 pounds. whats a good way to lose weight? Please and thank you!

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  • 8 years ago
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    For weight loss, dieting is more effective than exercising.

    Perhaps you could try The Great Australian Diet discussed below.

    Created by Australian health guru Dr John Tickell, the Great Australian Diet is touted as a return to natural foods and natural eating patterns. Tickell, an obstetrician turned sports medicine specialist, claims that after travelling the world and studying foods, he has discovered several simple rules which can help anyone lose weight healthily.

    He describes the Great Australian Diet as "anti-Atkins, anti-CSIRO" and emphasises the importance of carbohydrates in the diet, saying that the "two most important foods we eat -fruits and vegetables- are carbohydrates". Dr John also criticises the low GI diet because, he says, it frightens people off eating carbs.

    The Great Australian Diet is actually rather complicated, and may not be as easy to follow as Dr Tickell seems to think. First of all, he replaces the glycemic index with the HI, or 'Human Interference' factor. This means that foods which have been highly processed, such as salami, white bread and white rice, are considered unhealthy, and are replaced by unprocessed alternatives- raw and lightly cooked vegetables, fish, especially deep water fish and sardines, and small amounts of lean meat. 2/3 of the diet should be composed of vegetables and fruits, and 1/3 'bonus' foods, which are essentially lean proteins, and after the initial two day cleansing period, which is very low calorie, 15 different types of plants should be eaten every day.

    Since no calorie guidelines are given, and only vague instructions to eat 4 or 5 nuts and so on, this may be the downfall of many dieters. After all, its pretty easy to forget how many nuts, seeds and grains you have eaten. It may also be hard for people on busy schedules to keep to such a demanding diet, since eating out is restricted really to grilled fish and an occasional steak and vegetables.

    But the Great Australian Diet is much more than just an eating plan. Dieters get points for watching the sunset, hugging their children and other 'coping' activities, and use gentle exercise techniques to strengthen trunk and arm muscles. Walking is also part of the diet, which claims over 91 days to re-educate the body into natural rhythms. One of the selling points for me at least, is the resting weeks- after each three weeks on the diet, there are two weeks when you are allowed to eat freely, and recuperate. However, although it seems pretty healthy, the Great Australian Diet is never going to be voted easiest diet of the year.

    You can see further details in http://au.search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22the+great+a...

  • 8 years ago

    Well first. Stop thinking of it as a problem. Think of it as a way of life, then realize that you want to change that way of life and why you want to. Then simply cut down portions, clean up your diet a little, drink a lot of water (stop drinking your calories), and get a little exercise. You dont need to be on some strict diet, you can have foods you like, just cut back. We're both young (I'm16) and it shouldnt be too much of a worry for you. Plus youre especially young and puberty over then next couple years will aid to your favor. Losing weight literally means changing your life. Start small and remember it will take some time but dont be discouraged. Keep at it, dont give up. Also take pictures every other week. Seeing yourself in the mirror everyday youll think of yourself as the same. If you look at pictures youll be like holy cow man Ive changed a lot.

    Source(s): I used to be chubby now Im pretty built.
  • 8 years ago

    Eat small meals every 3 hours 6-8 meals a day. Avoid Milk, Beer, soda, bread, and sugar. Drink tons of water and green tea. Cardio cardio cardio.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    I personally suggest that you try some weight loss drugs like menova australia diet pills, google it and you'll see. I've lost 10 pounds in a month with that pills.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    what Jeselli said plus drink ONLY water - eliminate ALL processed sugars from your diet and add a controlled measure of protien to your diet - like small snacks that include nuts this will stop your body from going to conservation-mode & retain fat. Jeselli was right walk-walk-walk but also add a little muscle building to your exercise regiment ( push ups/sit ups etc...) this will triggger your body to increase good metabolism which helps to burn fat. Good Luck.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    You can eat right, Fresh fruit and veggies, Everyday. Drink Lots of water, It good for you.

    Exercise. Go for a Jog, a walk, listen to music, to motivate you. Don't over do it.

  • 4 years ago

    buy a pedometer clip it to your belt and aim for an extra 1 000 steps a day

  • Emily
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    Exercise in the morning to speed up weight loss

  • 8 years ago

    Replace 1 random snack a day with sugar free gum. It works for me.

  • 5 years ago

    a handful of unsalted pumpkin seeds make for a healthy mid day snack theyre rich in magnesium which helps lower blood pressure

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