I am 18 years old and about 5'3. Last year i started eating right
and exercising and lost about 25 pounds in 8 months. Around december i
started gaining weight back and now today i gained all that 25 pounds
back in 3 months. ewwwww
none of my clothes fit anymore so all i
wear is sweats. I work out alll the time, but my diet is horrible all i
eat is junk. I need to be able to fit into my clothes by the end of
april, how can i at least lose 15 pounds in a month?!
it might not be healthy but i need to do it.
heeelp anyone?!
Lop of an arm. Problem solved.
CC promotes healthy weightloss... Which is generally 1% of your body weight per week (usually 1-2 pounds, unless you're overly obese or at a lower range of the BMI chart).
Depending on your eating and exercise efforts, you can safetly lose about 4-8 pounds in a month (give or take a bit, due to water weight loss/retention)
The induction phase of the Atkins diet will cause you to lose quite a bit of weight initially. It's mostly water weight in the first week or so, but after that you'll be good to go. It's not dangerous provided your eating plenty of fat otherwise you run the risk of rabbit starvation (like the Kimkins diet).
As soon as you go off this and start eating crap again you'll gain all the weight back. Probably gain back more weight actually.
It's best to go at weight loss slow and steady. Stop eating junk. Count your calories. Be active. Then you'll lose.
I hear your cry of desparation. I can not tell you what you want to hear. You, yourself have acknowledged that rapid weight loss might not be healthy. You've been a member here for a long enough period of time to know that no one is going to promote anything unhealthy, especially to a teen. Sorry
i was in the exact same situation as you. i on't know what your reason is but don't pressure yourself so. You won;t be able to do it anyway and you will end up eating a lot even though you haven't lost that weight. You are a mirror image of me.
When I first lost a lot of weight by eating salad for lunch and salad for dinner and nothing else, i put it back on and more. Then once I was 83KG when I am usually 68kg. I am now 75 but it was a struggle.
I don't diet ddconsistently like most people...I get tired. lol. So after a few months 2 or 3, of eating 1500 I eat 2000 because by then I realised that I am eating more volume but less junk. So I am always full and happy.
Now I feel mentally ready, I am back to eating healthy...but allow myself a few sweets... it takes time but it goes away...
Original Post by mommakitty:
You've been a member here for a long enough period of time to know that no one is going to promote anything unhealthy, especially to a teen.
I would :D
You can lose weight fast by tracking calories very closely and working out a lot. A month of a really hard cutting dieting wont do long term damage ... its not like she is wanting to do it for life or anything.
Its kind of like simply not eating anything for a day.... its "unhealthy" i guess? Because it lowers your blood sugar....but it doesnt affect your metabolism at all (which means you just lose weight faster than normal). Downside is its uncomfortable to fast for a day (and can cause people to pass out or get really weak). But no real damage is done, no risk of death..... so cant see it being a bad thing (besides the downsides i listed before).
You probably dont want to just starve yourself or go too overboard with working out though (because that just sucks...kills energy, slows metabolism....and REALLY hard to stick with working out if you hardly have enough energy to stand up)
Why did you stop eating healthy? Did you find the food you were eating to be boring? Try experimenting with new fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.
Also, I find end-of-the-day treats to be motivating. If you have to have a treat, make it small. I suggest small packs of things rather than candy bars that are gone in a few bites. My favorites are packs of mnm's or skittles, they are about 250 calories.
Original Post by koooort:
I am 18 years old and about 5'3. Last year i started eating right and exercising and lost about 25 pounds in 8 months. Around december i started gaining weight back and now today i gained all that 25 pounds back in 3 months. ewwwww
none of my clothes fit anymore so all i wear is sweats. I work out alll the time, but my diet is horrible all i eat is junk. I need to be able to fit into my clothes by the end of april, how can i at least lose 15 pounds in a month?!it might not be healthy but i need to do it.
heeelp anyone?!
*BUZZ*
If it's not healthy, you don't "need" to do it.
You gained it back in three months, you lose it in three months. Suck it up.
Weight loss is a tricky topic. :) I'm sorry in advance for this being a long post, but I'd like to talk you through somewhat. Lots of people are unhappy with their
present weight, but most aren't sure how to change it — and many would
be better off staying where they are. You may want to look like the
models or actors in magazines and on TV, but those goals might not be
healthy or realistic for you. Besides, no magical diet or pill will
make you look like someone else. Therefore, I suggest that you stop thinking about a the short term. Consider progress in the long run based on lifestyle changes.
So what should you do about weight control?
Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you.
The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need
to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian. There is also a gadget on this website to find a healthy range for your height/stature. That way you can compare your weight with healthy norms to help you set realistic
goals. If it turns out that you can benefit from weight loss then you
can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started.
Weight management is about long-term success. People who lose weight
quickly by crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back
all (and often more) of the pounds they lost because they haven't
permanently changed their habits. Therefore, the best weight management
strategies are those that you can maintain for a lifetime. That's a
long time, so I'd try to keep with suggestions that are as easy as possible.
Make it a family affair. Ask your mom or dad to lend help and support
and to make dietary or lifestyle changes that might benefit the whole
family, if possible. Teens who have the support of their families tend
to have better results with their weight management programs. But
remember, you should all work together in a friendly and helpful way —
making weight loss into a competition is a recipe for disaster! ( If you have to do it solo just try to remain positive/upbeat about your goals/progress. The reality is everyone doesn't have a supportive family. :( All you can do in that case is control your reaction to circumstances, ect. Head up! )
Watch your drinks. It's amazing how many extra calories can be lurking
in the sodas, juices, and other drinks that you take in every day.
Simply cutting out a couple of cans of soda or switching to diet soda
can save you 360 calories or more each day. Drink lots of water or
other sugar-free drinks to quench your thirst and stay away from sugary
juices and sodas. Switching from whole to nonfat or low-fat milk is
also a good idea.
Start small. Small changes are a lot easier to stick with than drastic
ones. Try reducing the size of the portions you eat and giving up
regular soda for a week. Once you have that down, start gradually
introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life. Try flavored water/teas,ect. Be aware of how many calories you're drinking. There are zero calorie drinks that you can replace soda/other high calorie drinks with. It's better to eat your fruits than drink them a lot of the time.
Stop eating when you're full. Lots of people eat when they're bored,
lonely, or stressed, or keep eating long after they're full out of
habit. Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when you're full.
Slowing down can help because it takes about 20 minutes for your brain
to recognize how much is in your stomach. Sometimes taking a break
before going for seconds can keep you from eating another serving.
Avoid eating when you feel upset or bored — try to find something else
to do instead (a walk around the block or a trip to the gym are good
alternatives). Many people find it's helpful to keep a diary of what
they eat and when. Reviewing the diary later can help them identify the
emotions they have when they overeat or whether they have unhealthy
habits. A registered dietitian can give you pointers on how to do this. Some people ' dance ' when they're upset or bored, ect. Find an outlet that's productive to your goal.
Eat less more often. Many people find that eating a couple of small
snacks throughout the day helps them to make healthy choices at meals.
Stick a couple of healthy snacks (carrot sticks, a low-fat granola bar,
pretzels, or a piece of fruit) in your backpack so that you can have
one or two snacks during the day. Adding healthy snacks to your three
squares and eating smaller portions when you sit down to dinner can
help you to cut calories without feeling deprived.
Five a day keep the pounds away. Ditch the junk food and dig out the
fruits and veggies! Five servings of fruits and veggies aren't just a
good idea to help you lose weight — they'll help keep your heart and
the rest of your body healthy. Other suggestions for eating well:
replace white bread with whole wheat, trade your sugary sodas for lots
of water and a few cups of low-fat milk, and make sure you eat a
healthy breakfast. Having low-sugar, whole grain cereal and low-fat
milk and a piece of fruit is a much better idea than inhaling a donut
as you run to the bus stop or eating no breakfast at all! A registered
dietitian can give you lots of other snack and menu ideas.
Avoid fad diets. It's never a good idea to trade meals for shakes or to
give up a food group in the hope that you'll lose weight — we all need
a variety of foods to stay healthy. Stay away from fad diets because
you're still growing and need to make sure you get proper nutrients.
Avoid diet pills (even the over-the-counter or herbal variety). They
can be dangerous to your health; besides, there's no evidence that they
help keep weight off over the long term.
Don't banish certain foods. Don't tell yourself you'll never again eat
your absolutely favorite peanut butter chocolate ice cream or a bag of
chips from the vending machine at school. Making these foods forbidden
is sure to make you want them even more. Also, don't go fat free: You
need to have some fat in your diet to stay healthy, so giving up all
fatty foods all the time isn't a good idea. The key to long-term
success is making healthy choices most of the time. If you want a piece
of cake at a party, go for it! But munch on the carrots rather than the
chips to balance it out.
Get moving. You may find that you don't need to cut calories as much as
you need to get off your behind. Don't get stuck in the rut of thinking
you have to play a team sport or take an aerobics class to get
exercise. Go walking every single day! Try a variety of activities from hiking to cycling to rowing
until you find ones you like.
Not a jock? Find other ways to fit activity into your day: walk to
school, jog up and down the stairs a couple of times before your
morning shower, turn off the tube and help your parents in the garden,
or take a stroll past your crush's house — anything that gets you
moving. Your goal should be to work up to 60 minutes of exercise every
day. But everyone has to begin somewhere. It's fine to start out by
simply taking a few turns around the block before bed and building up
your levels of fitness gradually. Commit to something! x amount of minutes. Eight minutes? Even if that means the eight minute Taebo DvD workout,Lol. Or: Eight minutes of power walking, Lol! Just commit to something you can rightfully stick with every day... That's the trick!
Build muscle. Muscle burns more calories than fat. So adding strength
training to your exercise routine can help you reach your weight loss
goals as well as give you a toned body. A good, well-balanced fitness
routine includes aerobic workouts, strength training, and flexibility
exercises. ( I personally don't have a lot of muscle, but I'm a petite/lean person overall. I do work at flexibility exercises with Yoga/Winsor pilates myself. My all time favorite is Taebo! Billy Blanks is my fitness Hero! I suggest that you try that for an upbeat workout. I was introduced to Taebo as a teen and love it. <3 My hobby is jogging but it doesn't have to do with fitness. I just enjoy it. Try finding a hobby that's active that you actually just enjoy doing. Joining track in Jr.High-HighSchool made a runner out of me,Lol. There are all suggested for reasons, but focus on what's right and doable for you. Or: Just walking! )
Forgive yourself. So you were going to have one cracker with spray
cheese on it and the next thing you know the can's pumping air and the
box is empty? Drink some water, brush your teeth, and move on. Everyone
who's ever tried to lose weight has found it challenging. When you slip
up, the best idea is to get right back on track and don't look back.
Avoid telling yourself that you'll get back on track tomorrow or next
week or after New Year's. Start now. It's important to understand you will mess up! When you do mess up just keep your head up and forgive yourself. Then... start over...Right then and there in that MOMENT. Let it go! It's OKAY! :) It should offer you assurance to know that it's not the first time or last time it'll happen. Lol! Just deal.
Try to remember that losing weight isn't going to make you a better
person — and it won't magically change your life. It's a good idea to
maintain a healthy weight because it's just that: healthy.
Good Luck!
( btw, It's in your best interest to stop being short sighted in regard to your health. It's a never ending unhealthy cycle for people that crash diet/starve themselves, ect. The sad truth is you'll just end up in a worse predicament. Over and over. No doubt. People aren't trying to be harsh or mean to you. It's just an unrealistic short sighted quick fix-it goal. It didn't work last time for you! Did it? No. So... Stop trying the same thing and expecting different results.)
