Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Lose some pounds for the first day of school? HEEELLLLPPPP!?

Hey. so this summer ive gained about 30 pounds :( . at the begining of 7th grade i was 190. now im 220. school starts in 8 days and i want to go back to 190. i know its not possible to lose all that in 8 days but when school starts i will be walking about a mile everyday from the bus stop plus gym every other day. so this is what im eating all week: a chobani greek yogurt and special k cereal, a light salad for lunch with little dressing, a serving size of cheetos puffs as a snack, 1 apple or orange, a macaroni cheese microwave dinner. for exercise: walking maybe 6 miles a day, and some cardio 3 days a week. so i was wondering, is this healthy? is my diet okay? i really want to lose weight this year because of my health. please help me, thanks. oh and im going into 8th grade, 5 foot 3.5 inches is my height.Lose some pounds for the first day of school? HEEELLLLPPPP!?
Ok, so here's what I would do:
-No greek yogurt since it's high in fat, unless your's is fat free
-Skim Milk with the Special K is fine
-Fat Free dressing on salad, even if it's a little. You're sneaking little bits of fat throughout your day without noticing
-Cheetos: Empty calories and extra fat, stay away from fatty snacks and fatty foods in general (No eating out)
-Mac and Cheese: White pasta makes you fat. Start eating whole grains. Studies show that people who ate whole grains compared to people that didn't eat whole grains lost more weight.

I also noticed you aren't getting enough protien. Include a source of lean protien such as chicken or turkey in your breakfast and lunch to keep you going through the day and to keep you energiezed.

And, if you're craving a snack, instead of munching on cheetos, go for carrots or apple slices.

Walking 6 miles a day is too much if you're not used to walking those amounts. However, if you have been doing that every day for a while now, its fine.

Someone your age should get minimum 1 hour of exersize a day. If you have gym class, don't think thats a replacement for going to the gym. The more you exersize, the less you'll weigh.

Your BMI is 39 which is extremely high. You are technically obese and if you want to have a normal BMI, you have to lose 79 pounds.

This early on, you can lose pounds and shed fat easier. But, as you get lighter, weight loss will become more difficult, which means you will need to pump up the workouts to a higher level.

Last thing, drink LOTS of water. I consume 4 bottles a day so you should be getting about 1.5 liters.

I hope this helps. Best of Luck!
Keep on that diet, and walking 6 miles helps, but try to walk faster and faster every time. You'll probably be 215 by the first day if you start now. Also, a good tip is to when you're not allowed to move, like, run around the classroom, swing your legs. Only that burns around 100 kcal per day if you do it every chance you get.Lose some pounds for the first day of school? HEEELLLLPPPP!?
Are you sure you can stick to that diet? I mean, that actually is a really good diet, but are you sure you will be able to walk six miles a day? Cut it down to 2. That's a better goal and you will lose weight.
um you're in eighth grade. there's no way you should be this concerned about losing weight, especially since 220 at your height and age is considered healthy.

however, I can understand peer pressure. if you want to lose weight I suggest you try a more long-term option. the meal plan you're suggesting doesn't have enough variety to be healthy... add some vegetables in and substitute the macaroni and cheetos for something healthier. don't start by eating as little as possible. gradually eat less to give your stomach time to adjust. also, eat small amounts throughout the day to keep up your metabolism. some dietary supplements are out there. a lot of them are really dangerous (and you might have to be older to buy) but some like acai berry and green tea are natural metabolism boosters and aren't harmful to most people in small quantities. if you're going to try this, definitely consult a doctor first.

your exercise plan sounds good, but I would also say to ease into this. your body needs an adjustment period in any diet or exercise program.

good luck and be safe
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