i'm 13 and i'm 59 pounds over weight and diets aren't working what should i do?
116092
Hi.  I've been battling with my weight since I was your age, I'm 21 now.  The biggest piece of advice I could offer you is to get moving.  Find some way to exercise everyday.  If you have a dog take it for a walk.  Or if you have younger siblings take them to the park and play with them.  There are so many things you can do to get moving.  And exercise is essential to weight loss.  For instance, take the stairs instead of the elevator or walk to school.  Whatever you do, though, don't do anything drastic.  Starving yourself or making yourself sick is not the way to go about getting rid of the weight.  Another thing, get support.  Talk to your parents, friends and teachers and let them know that you want to lose weight.  Get them to encourage you and help you as much as possible!\nYou can lose those pesky pounds! Good luck!
431699
Well I've tried some of the stuff and finally i realised that there is nothing better than doing a proper exercise routine and managing your diet. You will feel fit and healthy if you follow a good routine of exercise and get good sleep. I also have tried drinking plenty of water and it helps in loosing weight.
817912
Look child.  F that.  Stop trying to be a stick.  You did not gain weight over night and you will not loose it over night.  It will probably take you 3 times and long to loose it as it did to gain it.  I know.  I used to be super skinny, and I an now like a size 14/16.  I would love to loose 40-50 pounds and be a size 8, but I must learn to love myself no matter what weight I am.  I have lost and gained over the years, but I have learned from all success and failure.  You will derail your efforts if you stop eating or start throwing up.  Not only will you loose fat, but you will loose muscle.  You need to build up your muscle first by doing some resistance training so that you will burn more fat while you are at rest.  You may also need to try a diet program like weight watchers or myonlinefooddiary.com.  Remember we gain and loose sometimes because of stress or depression.  You need to heal your inside first before you focus on your outside.  Once you love yourself being big, you will see how many other people love big women too.  Be good, and think about it please.
1186682
What is your age???\n\nGenerally you gain weight because of fats deposits, just dissolve them. How?\n\nPeople go for losing weight by pills or starving. \n\nPills do not act effectively and for longer durations. Pills have many side effects for your health.\n\nStarving weakens you and your defense system is also weakened. This makes you less resistant against infactions and other diseases.\n\nThe best way is to lose weight by change of diet and your physical activities.\n\n1. Reduce or stop to take oils and fats.\n2. Stop taking sugar and glucose. (Mainly tea, coffee & cold drinks.\n3. Stop taking potato, rice.\n4. Reduce wheat and corn as much as possible.\n\nTake vegitables, boiled meat, fruits (even sweet).\n\nAnd at the top of all:\n\nWalk at least 40 to 60 minutes twice a day.\n\nYou will start losing weight to the extent of daily difference.
879753
At 13 your body is still developing so a diet shouldn't be considered.  128 lbs sounds very healthy.  Your body isn't finished doing whatever it is going to do with you physically.\n\nSo many factors have to be taken into account.  \n\nAND.........the Holiday season is the worst time in the world to diet!\n\nBut for your own peace of mind, I would simply eat smaller meals, but regular food.  Don't use actual DIET foods they are not meant for young body bodies.
294796
You are advisde to consult dietician first and also get the Diet CHart from him. You will understand your problem clearly.
837209
A well balanced diet and regular exercise. Diets don't work as they regularly cause you to gain more weight once you're off them.
70640
You are not overweight, you are the right weight for your height. i would combine everslim with regular exercise. You can take walks other kinds of exercise.Your doing good, maybe eat lot of veggies, \nbut no starve di&#92;ets.If you lose to much too fast\nchances are the weight will come back because your body \nwill think its starving .
942175
Ok, first of all don't panic. You are not overweight or anything, like people said you are maybe only 5lb over your 'ideal' weight. You are only 14 and still growing, the last thing you want to do is start dieting. You just need to reduce snacks and eat more fresh fruit/vegetables and try to have at least three portions of oiliy fish a week like salmon, tuna or mackeral. Get involved with sports and you will soon notice the baby fat dropping off. Please try not to worry and start telling yourself that you are beautiful every day. Take care : )
811300
you know what?you're too little to start having diets of all sorts...your body needs to develop now more than anytime else so let it work normally ...you should start worrying at 18.Till then just have fun with the kids of your age ,do a lot of sports and eat healthy food...get rid of fast food and all the snack stuff!Be wise!
804406
Personally, I don't think "diets" work.   If you are looking for a quick fix,  don't read any further.\n\nIn the past, I probably have been on most all of the diets out there.  If you need a diet book, I have a bookcase full of them.  Yes, I lost weight but at what cost?  Only to put it back on plus some.\n\nEating smaller, well balanced meals and good nutritious snacks\nalong with exercise WORKS!   It's the only healthy way to go.\nOnce you start (and it won't be easy) it becomes a way of life. \nExercise can start with walking.  Even a casual stroll is better than nothing.  Start out slowly and you will be surprised at how soon you will be picking up the pace.  Or try rebounding.  (it's a small trampolene)\n\nI was an emotional eater.  I didn't eat because I was hungry. \nI had to make changes in my life and decided it was time  to eat healthier.\n\nI have not had a cold or any kind of sickness in over 3 years.  I'm a believer in the fuel I put into my body.
382755
I am a mother of a 13 year old girl. I teach her that healthy eating is the most important "diet" there is! I have taught her about making healthier choices in food. I have also told her if you want a chocolate bar, so be it, just don't eat 15 of them. Eat the "junk food" in moderation. Healthy eating is better for your body weight, your skin, and your overall energy. At 13 you are still growing and your body needs the proper nutrition. Eat healthy, lots of veggies, fruits, water, grains low fat meats. Basically the food guide chart. \n\nIf you are looking to lose weight, then cut back on the sweets, sugars etc.and start to be more active. Take up a sport or just walk,run or bike. Proper food and exercise is the ONLY healthy way to lose weight.\n\nI just noticed how many times I said...eat healthy...I guess that is my answer....Best of Luck
219664
I recommend diet and exercise.  If there were a diet pill that actually worked, there would only be one on the market, and nobody would be fat.
104998
Please dont make the mistake I made. When I was a kid, I tried all kinds of crazy diets. What you lose is only temporary but the what you really lose is your metabolism.\n\nWhat I mean is this. Drastic diets SLOW DOWN your motablism. Believe it or not, you need to EAT to lose weight!\n\nYou need to eat healthy foods in moderate quatities and excersize.\n\nI know that sounds boring but believe me, it will work and it will last forever if you do it that way.\n\nPlease ask your parents to take you to your doctor and he will tell you exactly how many calories you should be eating. Ask him if he would reccomend Weight Watchers for you, its a great program and I promise you you will be very happy.\n\nLearn from somebody that has been there...\n\nGood luck
615602
I gotta tell you...  I see a lot of this "I'm [however many] years old and I weigh [however many] pounds," and it drives me crazy.  The absolute first thing you need to consider is your height and build, NOT your age.  I weighed 150 pounds at age TEN.  I also haven't grown since I was 11, so some of us are ALLOWED to be BIG.\nAt 13, you're old enough to run off and do a few things on your own, so over the summer, take your bike out for nice long rides and spend time at the pool.  You could also go hang out at the YMCA, like we used to, and play racquetball a couple times a week.  Get with a buddy and start walking and/or jogging in the evenings.  If you stay physically active during the summer, you may put yourself in a spot to join a team of some sort when school starts.  Track is a good one, as it keeps the muscles toned.\nDon't worry if you start eating a lot when you work out more.  It's just your metabolism doing its thing.  As you increase your muscle mass, your body will burn more calories, so you may have to pig out to compensate.  Just don't overdo the excessively greasy, chocolatey, or cheesy foods, go for diet sodas or WATER (flavored if you want), and be sure to grub on some fruit & veggies once in a while.\n\nOh, and if you ARE overweight and you KNOW it, just start with the biking & healthy eating.  You're young enough to fix it, and it won't take forever.
646243
To cut straight to the point...DIETS DON'T WORK !!! In order for you to lose weight you need ro change your lifestyle, period. If you want to lose the weight & KEEP IT OFF (which is the most important) of course u have to exercise & eat right BUT water is the key.\n\nDrinking the 8 glasses a day is not enough, atleast it isn't for me. I drink 24oz of bottles of water every hour almost. Not only does water flush out your system but it also gives you energy without harmful pills. Also You may want to eat lots of chicken & fish plus you can have bread as carbs but not to much. \n\nThe misconception about weight loss (especially for women) is to skip meals or not eat BUT in doing so you actually do more harm than good, because your body will store the fat rather than release it. \n\nIf you really want to lose weight you have to eat. I eat 5 times a day & I am in perfect shape for my height, age & body type (5'9, early 20's & 145lbs). Just drink your water, do some cardio, focus on your problem areas and again dont forget to eat. If you starve yourself the only thing you lose is your mind. OH ! & limit your quantities. When your body says you are full, listen to it & dont over induldge.\n\n(EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT BUT THIS MAY WORK FOR YOU)\n\nMy Daily Food schedule includes: \n\n*Note this is a life-style I've have adapted to NOT a diet\n\nBREAKFAST is\n- 1 serving oat, wheat or bran cereal\n- 1 medium orange or apple\n- 1 cup skim milk over my cereal (tastes the same as regular milk to me) \n- 1 whole wheat piece of toast (dry)\n\nLUNCH is\n- 1 entree of whatever I want (limited portions)\n- 1 medium orange or apple\n- spinach salad OR mixed salad greens with non fat dressing & 1 egg for protein\n\nTHE AFTERNOON SNACK is\n- large orange or apple\n\nDINNER is \n- 1 entree of whatever I want (limited portions) \n- 2 cups of fresh veggies\n- spinach salad OR mixed salad greens with non fat dressing & 1 egg for protein\n\nDessert\n-1 small serving of whatever I want\n\nAND TONS OF WATER THROUGH OUT THE DAY!!!\n\nI personally drink over 12 to 13, 24oz bottles of water throughout my normal day because it makes u feel better after you get used to it plus ur not "clogged up". Anyway, I hope I could be of some help to you & I hope you lose those unwanted pounds & keep them off...& BTW, STAY AWAY FROM FAD DIETS!!! THEY NEVER WORK!!!
775424
I would suggest walking inside shopping malls if you cannot walk outside. Sometimes it helps to write down everything you consume during the course of the day. That way, you'll be able to see exactly what you ate. You may be surprised....\n\nBe sure to check the sugar level on low-fat foods. Sometimes there's more sugar added to compensate for the lower fat content. \n\nAlso, try to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water. That is very beneficial.\n\nYou did not say your age, but as you grow your body will slim down if your eating/exercise habits are good.