Im a teen losing weight and im a big guy, but I want to be lean and fast. I am 15 and weigh 190 (I use to weigh 240) now im planning to loose the other chunks of fat i have. What kind of\nexercises can i do, to make me lean and fast. I want to look skinny, but at the same time have muscles. Right now im very slow. Want can I do. I don't have, but one 15 pound weight and a jump rope and i really dont to buy anything else. Also what kinds of foods.Oh and is it possible to be big boned?
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Plyometric exercises are good for engaging fast twitch muscle fibers. Since you are 15, I would also recommend that you inquire about any fitness equipment that may be available for free use in your school gym.  I would also recommend getting cleared by your physician and consulting a certfied personal trainer so you can be sure to avoid injury.
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Exercise is good for everyone.  It'll give you lots more energy and keep you healthy if you eat right.  You might want to talk to a doctor if you're planning on dieting, though, because right now, you're growing, and you will be for a while to come.  You don't want to do anything to stunt your growth.  \n\nIf you're 13, you might still have some of your puppy/baby fat.  It's just childhood pudge that melts away with your teen years.  \n\nIf you're still keen on exercising, try walking.  It's fun, you can do it with your friends or family or even by yourself.\n\nDon't abuse your body now, because you're still young, and it's got to last you a life-time.  Trust me, I had an eating disorder when I was a kid, and it's messed me up big time now.\n\nGood luck!
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Without wanting to get too personal - have you reached puberty yet?  Sometimes puppy fat redistributes itself more kindly once your body starts to develop properly.\n\nIf this doesn't apply to you, and you do have some extra weight to get rid of, there is no 'easy' way, but because you are young, you will find that whatever you do, the weight will come off quickly, as long as you are committed.\n\nDon't go on a fad diet, whatever you do.  This only leads to eating problems, and trust me, I know about those.  You certainly can avoid junk food, crisps, chocolate, etc.  I don't know if you eat those, but if you do, stop now.  Make sure you eat a good breakfast every morning.  Lemon juice in a cup of warm boiled water before breakfast helps your metabolism kick in, as well as giving you a bit of vitamin c.\n\nThe key here is exercise.  You are 13.  There are a million and one types of exercise you could be doing.  Whatever it is you enjoy, but make sure that you are getting out of breath and raising your heart rate for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week or more.  Keep it up.  \n\nJust remember that you may not ever be as skinny as some of your friends.  They may have different body shapes to you, so be realistic about your own body shape, and what is a realistic goal, but losing a bit of weight shouldn't be a problem.
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I lost 4 inches in my waist in 6 weeks\nfor 4 days I ate nothing but chicken fish steak turkey sausage, then your body goes into catosis losing lbs quick by eating nothing but protein, then I brought carbs back into my eating plan ton's of salad fruit and peanut butter.\n Cardio 45 mins intense incline work and weights.\ncardio daily weights every other day 3/4 gallons of water a day and I also took CLA bought at any health food store. CLA keeps you from losing lean muscle mass while you lose lbs.This is not a no carb diet you need carbs if you are training  pasta sweet potatoes Lot's of green veggies and I do protein shakes daily . When working out carbs are a must, you should also do your body weight in grams of protein. if you are 175 lbs you should have 175 grams of protein daily. The ultimate goal is to raise your rmr resting metabolic rate, basically while you sleep, drive go to work or school you are burning fat, and eat breakfast every day to start your metabolism rate moving. Go to search and type in BMI and find out your body mass index and body fat that will help you in your goal of losing weight and gaining muscle and losing inches.It is hard at first now it's a lifestyle I can't live with-out
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If you're going into highschool, I would definitely reccomend joining a team. Cross country specifically, because even if you're terrible, like myself, it does amazing stuff to help lose weight. Plus if you exercise and get your heart pumping for 30 minutes every day, it speeds up your metabolism, so the food doesn't sit there for long.\n\nThe other really really simple step that I would reccomend, it helped me lose weight before I started highschool is: \nDon't eat if you aren't hungry. \nDon't eat if you're bored, thats the worst idea. \nIf you feel hungry, try drinking water first, lots of people mistake hunger for thirst.\nIf you eat lunch/dinner slowly, you'll find that you're probably full before you finish your food, so stop eating once you're full.\nIf you're snacky, try fruits and vegetables.\n\nBut don't kill yourself on a diet, because diets are proven to not work. 98% of people that go on diets gain all the weight back within a year.\n\nBasically you could eat whatever you want, but only when you are actually hungry.\n\nI hope this helps!
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If you're really out of shape, start with brisk walks.  As you build up endurance you can move on to more fun exercise.  Try joining a school or recreational football team.  You'll get exercise and your size will be valued there for defense.  Swimming is also great because the water makes your body not as heavy while exercising.  Also try weight lifting.  As your muscles get stronger, they'll burn more fat.  As far as food goes, try to eat fruit for desert instead of a real desert.  I'm sure it'll suck at first, but you'll get used to it.  Also, try to convince your family to be more healthy so junk foods aren't in the house tempting you.  If you're trying to be healthy, but your mom's cooking lasagna, you're screwed!  A lot of Mexican foods can be tasty but low in fat.  Just use low fat cheese and skip the sour cream.  You could try something like ediets.com if you're able to cook your own meals.  They'll put together a plan specific for your situation.  Also, if the rest of the fam is pigging out, try having a stock of Lean Cuisine meals.  They've really stepped it up.  They're quite tasty.  If all else fails, see a doctor, there may be a fixable, medical reason why you are overweight.  Good luck!
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If I were you I'd join a bootcamp and increase exercise in the early morning and then follow that up with another 1.5 hours of more cardio and weights during the day. \n\nHere are some golden rules to getting leaner & building stamina: \nInitially cut down your fat intake to 30 gram and calories to 1600-1800 calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for at least 1.5 hours a day. \nDo three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life! \n\nExercise must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. You can do a circuit class but this counts as one weights session. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running (do it uphills as well), rowing, stairmaster, boxing and double spin sessions. Include running up a stair well or sand dunes. If your classes are less than 1 hour top it up with cardio before and after classes. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nWhen you get to the gym after stretching do this everyday and time it. Your aim is to beat your time each day there is no recovery time between each set so run to the next peice of equipment: \n1) 1km run incline 3 as fast as you can\n2) 2km bike ride level 10 as fast as you can\n3) 1km row level 10 as fast as you can\n4) Stepper - 30 stairs as fast as you can\n\nAs you get fitter double the time so do 2kms not 1kms for each exercise and time it and so forth. Increase the levels and go hard. Do your weights straight after. You will burn over 300 calories just doing the above for 15 minutes not bad hah!\n\nYou will get fitter very quickly and definately build stamina.
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the easiest thing for you to do is be your own dietician and trainer.  Go to the bookstore and read up on stuff.  most sites, even if you don't have to pay, are going to be aimed at people over 18.  Its hard for a internet program to be accurate with teens cause each one is so different and is changing.  \n\nthe basic rules are no soda, no fast food, lots of chicken, fish, fruits, vegies, whole wheat stuff, yogurt. Not so many cakes and donuts and cookies. Basic common sense for eating, you just need to enforce it. No alcohol if that applies. Lots of water, 3-4 liters a day, not all at once, but spread out. Its really easy to down a liter or two while your watching tv or on the computer. Also drink some after you eat the bigger meals of the day, it helps your body pick out the nutrients in food when your food is more spread apart. \nAs for exercise, lots of cardio. Find something you like. If you have never exercised much before, start with walking 30 minutes a day at a brisk pace. Move on to different terrains that include hills and increase the time spent. After a week or two, try jogging the route. No matter what find an activity you enjoy. Walking to jogging is just an example, try hiking, rollerblading, biking. Once you get into a regular routine, if your not happy with the level of difficulty, try signing up with a gym even if its just for a month or two to educate yourself. Spinning, pilates or kickboxing classes are great. It will also introduce you to working with weights. Talk to a trainer for instruction before using any weights. A cheap investment is a balance ball, it works you stomach while your just sitting on it, like at your computer and its great for posture. There are hundreds of exercises you can use it for for your entire body. I can give you some ideas if you want, just email me. Good Luck!
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There is no quick if you want healthy.  if you loose more than 2-3 lbs a week you are loosing unhealthy weight.  Usually just water, or muscle.  The only way to loose weight is to use more than you eat.  Yep, that means you gotta exercise.  Even if its walking instead of driving to the corner store, it adds up.  Try to stick with a balanced diet.  It's kinda hard trying to loose weight, but I'd recomend sticking with carbs.  Less fat and health risks.  That adkins thing, I'm iffy on.  Plus carbs help you feel full better than protein.  If you got a sweet tooth, try fruit.  It's sweet enough to curb a lot of cravings and low in calories.  A web search will get you a nutrition guide to the best fruits to eat.  Most are less than 100 calories so you can eat a lot.  And watch what you drink.  Sodas and juices have a lot of calories.  If you can cut that out, you might be able to make the calorie deficit you need.  That's all it takes for me.  Water gets boring fast, but there is a lot of 10 cal. mixes at the grocery store to give you flavor with out adding the other 160 calories.  Good luck.
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You're definately not fat and not out of control yet. Just remember that your body needs certain things to function properly. If you won't eat often, at least be sure you're getting a good mix of protiens, fruits, and vegetables when you do eat....also lots of water. Don't waste what calories you do take in on foods that don't nourish your body. I'm sure you've already heard, but breakfast is the most important meal. Eat it to avoid cravings later in the day and have the brain power for your classes. This isn't just hype! I actually lost 15 lbs by just making sure I ate breakfast each day.
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What's your age? :/\nGender i'm guessing female?\n\n---\n\nBased upon your current Body Mass Index (BMI) of 15.6, you are currently classed as underweight.\n\nA healthy BMI for your gender and age is between 20 and 24 and a reasonable weight loss rate is 0.5 to 1 kg a week.\n\nYou should eat more darling. You should consume about 1800 calories a day, and stick to it till your 18. IT WON'T Make you fat, eating more doesnt mean you'll get fat unless you eat junk food/fastfood. Stick to good clean foods, lots of veggies, fruits, fibre rich foods(grains), and lean meat.\nYou will look better than ever.\n\nGood Luck!\n\n----\nps. the BMI link provided by "oO_lOVE_diSAStER_Oo"\nisnt a proper one to use, me having 4% of bodyfat, the rest being lean tissue and bones it says i'm overweight (LOL)
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weight loss can never be fast... and try to do more cardio than weights... weights are for those who are already of normal weight...if you tone down your overweight fat , its not going to look good... first burn off your extra fat and then think of toning it... cardio excercise basically mean running , cycling , swimming and that kind of thing. do a lot of cardio and abs. Simple ab crunches are good. but more than anything you need to do atleast an hour of cardio everyday. and just working out and eatig everyhing you like will not do the trick. \n\nthere is no way to loose weight fast... though , sauna , steam and massages help slightly... it has to be combined with diet and excercise... pills are very bad in the long run... can lead to impotency and infertility...\n\ni lost 10 kgs in about 5 months time... i am getting married in august and i desperately needed to loose weight... i was 65 kilos when i started... according to my BMI , i was 10kgs + overweight... i stand 5'2.odd and 65 kilos is grossly overweight...\n\njust dieting wont help like i found out in my case... diet + exercise will do the trick...\n\ni'll tell you what i did... it worked for me... hope it works for you too :)\n\nthe trick is not to starve but to eat smart :) and stay healthy :)\n\nwhat you should cut down :\noil , butter , cheese , margarine , mayonisse , sauces (depends , will get back to that a bit later), chips , crisps, nuts , chocolates , sugar , cola, fizz , areated drinks ,ice creams , chocolate , alcohol , cakes and everything else thats hi - cal... you'll need to avoid everything thats sweet , oily and sticky... if you are not sure about what foods to avoid... check the net...loads of info available...\n\nvegetables / meat to avoid :\npotatoes - very very important , beetroot (its a root and has concenterated sugar in it) , all kinds of roots basically except carrot... avoid lamb, mutton , pork , beef, and prawns... all these put on weight... eat only lean meats... thats fish and chicken.. avoid eating egg yolk... eat just the egg white...\n\nfruits to avoid :\nmangoes , bananas , jackfruit\n\n\nnow that we had a look at what foodstuff is to be avoided...you might be wondering if there is anythig at all that you can eat... thats how i felt... there is loads of stuff you can eat actually :)\n\nhere they come :)\n\nfast foods are a big no no... you can order salads and special lo cal foods that are avaailable in most outlets...\n\nits best to eat at home for the period you are dieting and trying to lose weight...after those few months... once you've shed your load...you can get back to your usual lifestyle... of course with some caution...\n\n\nmy diet...\nbreakfast:\n\nskimmed milk (use skimmmed milk , is low in fat , other typer of milk are higher in fat content) , fruit... i am from India... am not sure where you are from and hence you might not understand certain food types we consume here... but let me tell you something... Indian food is very very oily and very difficult to diet...\n\nand try cereal in the mornings... weetabix... etc... have a good breakfast...alwaays use brown bread... whole wheat brown bread is very good for weight reduction...\n\n\nfor lunch , we are staple rice eaters... rice is bad for fat reduction... but i still took rice because its a habit tht cant be changed... everyone takes rice here... so... rice - one cup - 100gms and lots of veggies cooked in less oil.. and absolutely no coconut and curry with less oil... all in all keep your oil intake to 2 tea spoons everyday... that would be just for seasoning... also using olive oil helps a lot...\n\n\nthen for dinner... compulsarily have wheat... pasta is a good option...but make sure you buy wheat pasta... check before buying... and of course in pasta absolutely no sauces... some varities of sauces are acceptable... as far as they dont have cheese , butter , oil ,mayonisse and fattening substances in general... you can use tomato spicy sauces etc... m
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Hey \nI was always really skinny too.  The last 4 year I gained 50 pounds.  I was pretty bumped out about it too.  But in the past 3 month I have been working out, and have lost 20 pounds.  NO JOKE!  I would lose my breath at first and want to give up but I didn't.  I kept going because I had a goal.  Try to eat before 6p.m. and try to drink only water and milk.  NO SODA'S!!  I go to the track and jog with a friend.  It makes it go by faster.  Don't beat yourself up about your weight.  Just set a goal and accomplish it.  If I can do it TRUST ME anyone can do it!!\nGood luck!
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You're not fat. That's pretty normal. You must also take into account your frame, and how much you exercise. I think most teen girls think they're fat. It's not the case. \n\n\nThe best way to lose weight is simply to elevate your heart rate at least 30 minutes a day. You dont even have to exercise for a long time. You dont have to job, jump, or do stairs. Just do anything that raises your heart rate pretty high for a few minutes, and your heart will continue to pump fast and burn calories. Instead of eating a few big meals a day, eat many small meals.\nI made a site to check BMI and calories burned per day. It's not all that great but I spent a lot of time adding quality links to the further links section.\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/lose_weight.php
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You are young and need to take into consideration that your body is still changing. I have a plan that works so use this with caution. \n\nIf you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. You can do a circuit class but this counts as one weights session. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, boxing and spin. If your classes are less than 1 hour top it up with cardio before and after classes. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
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I used to be very thin.  I got no girls and the guys all thought I was weak even though I was actually pretty healthy and strong. \n\nAnyway, I stopped smoking cigarettes, and I started going to the gym.  I went kind of crazy but I recommend you go pretty heavy but slow and reasonable.  \n\nGet yourself a basic book on bodybuilding.  Basic!  \n\nDon't worry about supplements but here is the secret which made me gain 5o pounds in 5 months.  Eat like you are crazy.  \n\nI don't mean big amounts at one time but if you consume 800 quality calories every hour(set an alarm).\n\nI ate normal foods.  But absolutley not chocolate or candy.  This stuff will burn off too quickly.\n\nI ate alot of chicken sandwiches with cheese and monster cheese burgers. Fried chicken, potato salad.  Vegetables are important but eat those last after you ate some heavy stuff.  \n\nAnd finally, don't go overboard.  Thin people look really cool in their clothes.  And later in life you will be happy to be thin and probably increase you life span by staying thin.  \n\nBut, right now you want chics and that is understandable.  Put on about 15 kilos and be done with it.  You won't lose it again after you gain it.\n\nI am glad I put on wieght, but right now I have a nice middle sized body and I am not sef conscious at all.  \n\nAlso, get somoe cool clothes.  You don't have to spend a lot of money but try to fashion it up a bit.  \n\nAnd also, getting girls is a numbers game.  You said you don't "attract" the girls.  How do you know?  Anyway, it doesn't normally work like that.  You have to be proactive and learn that if you get rejected, that is just one more rejection closer to the one(or two) that are going to say OK.\n\nAlso, you are pretty young.  Girls your age are somtimes pretty shallow.  They care about cars, money, popularity, etc.  The wonderful thing about those kind is that they are very easy to manipulate once you finally turn the tables. \n\nAnd you won't feel guilty about manipulating them.  They are bitches right?\n\nBut don't treat the nice ones bad.  Treat them nice and appreciate them.  But, always kind of keep in mind that you could get burned by a chic that you really like.  If you are prepared for it and realize that there is always another one then this won't hurt you.\n\nWomen sometimes call us pigs but sometimes they create the loathsome woman-haters by showing themselves to be unworthy of a man's sincerety.  It works the other way too.\n\nGirls your age would prefer to get the shalloe glory from telling their friends who they rejected, than to just actually have a boyfriend and be getting shagged.  \n\nBut later, after about age 25, if you haven't already turned the tables then the table will turn automatically.\n\nThey will be getting fat and old and leeching for a man to marry.  While a man usually just gets more distinguished looking with age.  And you, you will be your tall svelt self, and buddy, you will be dangerous.
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Hey bub...honestly at your age you really shouldn't worry about it.  Unless you have an issue with your metabolism, 20 years and younger, your metabolism is fast.  But if you want to cut some weight it is all about your calorie intake.  1500 calories a day for anyone and they will lose weight.  But it also depends on your activities.  Are you active alot, play sports?  Add some more calories.  Yet if you are active a lot and not just sitting around even by eating 1500 cals you will lose weight.  You can eat 1500 calories of Entinmens cake and still lose weight, but I wouldn't recommend it because your portions will be really small and you won't get the nutrients you need.  Eat real food (veggies, nuts, meats).  If it comes in a plastic package, don't eat it.  And watch the saturated fat intake.  I know you're young but when you can take a class on nutrition and you will learn A LOT.  Any questions hit me up... Lionbacker24@yahoo.com