 I Can't Get Started |
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=> I can not lose weight! Everytime I say to myself, "my diet starts now", I just can not do it! What should I do?
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 Sometimes getting started is the hardest part! It's great that you’re ready to start being healthier! So many people go through this very same thing. Many times it’s because those who want to lose weight, try to change everything at once. Changing your lifestyle, which includes eating healthy foods and exercising, is a BIG change. So, try and change only one or two things at once. Grab a piece of paper and a pen and start making your plan. Make two columns: one column should have what things you think you need to change and the other column should have a plan on what you will do--think of it as your "action plan." Pick one or two things a week and practice it. Did you know it can take 90 days before something becomes a habit?! By picking one or two things and practicing them, you’ll be able to see if what you’re doing is working and will prove to yourself that you can do it! Give it a try and good luck.
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| Exercise and Asthma |
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=> Do you know of any activities that help you loose weight but don't get you out of breath easy? I have terrible asthma and want to loose weight, but get out of breath so easily...
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This is a great question. Many kids and adults with asthma can feel like it’s hard to breathe when they exercise. You might want to try sports/activities like walking or baseball. Take rests when you need to and have your medication handy. Have you parents talk to your doctor about which sport or activity may be right for you, and what you need to do before and after you start exercising. By continuing to be active, even though you have asthma, you’re setting a great example for other kids! Good Luck.
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| Weight Loss Centers |
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=> Can you give me tips about losing weight & weight loss centers in my area?
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Some local YMCAs offer weight management classes in addition to Weight Watchers. Visit their website or call to ask about classes. Another great place to find out is to ask your doctor or nurse. Most doctors’ offices have a list of local classes.
You can find tips about being a healthy weight by clicking here. |
| How to Keep the Weight Off |
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=> I'm close to my goal weight. But I'm scared of what's going to happen when I do.
I don't want to loose more weight once I'm there but I don't want to put on
weight. Basically I'm asking how do you keep it off? How do you find the
balance?
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This is such a great question. Some people are able to get to their goal weight but then start to regain the weight they lost. Most of the time, this happens because people fall back into old habits. Think about what you’ve done to become your healthy weight. Think of the diet changes and the time spent exercising and write those down. This will be your plan for keeping the weight off. Be sure to get enough to eat to keep up your energy. If you happen to return to your old habits, the most important thing is to start fresh the next day. Good luck! |
| Wanting to be Like Everyone Else |
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=> A lot of my friends are skinny.I want to be that skinny.Its hard for me to quit my eating habits. What kinds of foods can I eat to help me lose around 20 lbs?
=> I am twelve years old and I am overweight. I can't wear
bikinis like my sisters, and I will never get boyfriend. School is
hard. You can't be overweight if you want to be able to fit in. What can
I do to lose weight, FAST!?!?
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Losing weight involves picking healthy foods, watching your portion sizes and exercising. Choose healthy food selections. Snack on light popcorn, fruit and yogurt, or healthy snack packs like the 100 calorie snacks. These are helpful because they’re already portioned out for you. As far as wanting to look like your friends, try not to compare yourself to them. Everyone is different as far as body shape. It’s important to lose weight and be healthy for YOU! Be proud of the changes you make and what you have accomplished. Good luck! |
| Emotional Eating |
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=> I can't stop eating. What do i do? I eat when I'm bored and when I'm sad. I'm an emotional eater. I really want to lose weight! Help me!
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It’s so important that you realize that you eat when you’re feeling certain emotions! Now that you recognize this, think of other ways to deal with your emotions rather than looking for something to eat. Grabbing food may make you feel good at first, but afterwards, it doesn't help solve what is bothering you. Every time you want to eat something, think to yourself, "Am I really hungry? Or do I want to eat because I feel...?" If it’s to deal with how you’re feeling, try doing something else like taking a walk, calling a friend, or just writing down how you’re feeling in a journal and think of how you can resolve the problem. It sometimes helps to talk about why you feel the way you do. Talk to a friend you trust, your parents, or a school counselor.
Click here to learn more about emotional eating: Lucy's Tips Emotional eating posts from kids
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| What to do when you have tried everything |
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=> I've tried and tried and I don't want to give up. I don't know what to do anymore. Please give me some thing that can help me.
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Becoming a healthy weight is tough and can be frustrating at times. It's difficult because most of us want to see results immediately to let us know that what we’re doing is working and everything we have done wasn't for nothing. It might seem like gaining weight happens more quickly than it takes to lose weight. Losing one to two pounds a week is considered a healthy safe weight loss. Think of being a healthy weight as a long term goal.
Ok, you wrote that you’ve tried everything and it’s not working. What might help is to write down everything you’ve tried and think about why it might not have worked. Once you think of what was making your weight loss plan difficult, think of another way that might work. Think of it as if you’re riding your bike down the street and you run into a "road closed" sign. To get where you need to go you would need to take another route or road. You may run into a few more "road closed" signs. What’s important is that you do not give up. Ask your parents or friends to help you "map" a couple of different routes to take. Good luck. |
| Learning to Be Healthy |
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=> Is there anything I can read to understand how to be healthy?
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This is a great question. We all need to learn how to be healthy and that includes reading articles, books and websites like weigh2rock.
When it comes to weight loss, what’s written or posted on websites is not always good advice. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is not healthy. Make a list of questions and bring them to your next doctor's appointment. Ask your doctor or nurse what they think about what you’ve read, or ask your parents.
Check out some of these website:
The American Dietetic Association
My Pyramid
Denise Austin's Fit Kids
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| Having a Plan for Weight Loss |
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=> Ok...so well I am 13 and i am sort of fat. I would like to loose alot of weight. This is what im planning to do about it:
-not eat breakfast...only a nutrigrain bar or something.
- eat one small thing for lunch.
- eat a regular dinner-
- before i go to sleep do about 200 sit ups?
is that good for me to do?
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You sound motivated and you have a plan, which is great. It’s very important that you eat at least three meals a day, and what you want to be sure of, is that you get enough to eat! It’s important to watch your portion sizes (not to double up on servings at meals). Think about adding something extra to your breakfast like a multi-grain English muffin with a yogurt and a piece of fruit. Think of eating three healthy foods with each meal and add 2 healthy snacks. Sometimes when we cut way back on our meals we become really hungry and might eat too much at our next meal.
Sit ups are great but also make sure you add in some "cardio" activity like walking during the week. Talk with your parents or doctor to find an activity that would be right for you.
Think about keeping a food and exercise journal. Good luck! |
| Being healthy is hard! |
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=> I need HELP! I understand what it means to be healthy. It's just so HARD to stay
heathly. How can I learn more?
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You are right. It’s hard to stay healthy. Sometimes when you see your doctor or talk to a dietitian, you’re given a lot of information on what it means to be healthy. For example, you learn about healthy eating and exercise. Ask yourself, “What is it specifically that makes being healthy so hard?" Really think about what things you struggle with and write them down. Once you have written those things down, think about what you could change to help you become healthy. For example, if you wrote down, “When I’m out with my friends, we like to eat pizza or go get fast food, and this makes it really hard to be healthy." Then start thinking about what you can do to change that. You could write down," I will choose healthy foods on the menu and watch my portion sizes, and I will make sure I eat healthy the rest of the day. If you get stumped figuring out what is so hard about being healthy, try talking it over with your parents or friends. Also, check for some local support groups for teens. Support from others is very important. Good Luck. |
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