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writes:I want to lose weight to try and get a girlfriend. And to raise my self-esteem. I just want to know what will help me exactly beside aerobics and stretches. Any diets or anything. Please and Thank You.
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reader, Dr. Mark  +, writes (19 April 2007):
Anon -- It is good that you want to get in shape. Just don't make the mistake of trying to get there overnight. Dieting is a multi-billion dollar industry, but it just doesn't work! If you lose, lets say, 10 pounds, you are going to lose three things: Fat, Muscle, Water. After you go off the diet, you will gain back the 10 pounds, but you will gain back Fat and Water. You will end up back at the same weight as before, but you will be unhealthier than when you started. People in the diet industry know this, but they prey on vulnerable people, and make huge dollars off them.
Just some quick pointers:
If you want to lose weight, you will need to cut out unhealthy snacks and sodas. If you drink a lot of juice, that's also high in sugars, and isn't much better than drinking pop with added vitamin C. The best alternative is water. Then you need to talk to your parents about feeding you more unprocessed foods, and less unhealthy fats. Cardio is very important. Take every opportunity to walk instead of the bus, or getting a lift somewhere. If you live in an appartment, take the stairs, and not the elevator. You should also consider lifting weight to build up some muscle as you lose the fat. You don't need to become a heavy-duty body builder. Don't eat at fast food joints. Cut MacDonalds out completely!! It's a good idea to allow one or two "cheat" meals a week though, so you don't become a fanatic, and start craving bad foods again.
Talk to your parents about this, and see if they can help with your dinners. If you buy lunch at school, you will likely want to start making your own healthy lunches.
Just a few quick points, and I hope some of it helps.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 April 2007): Hi,
One of the best eating plans I have seen has to be Slimming World. My son and I have both lost 2 stone without ever feeling hungry!! check it out on www.slimming-world.com its not really a diet, but a healthy eating plan that you can maintain for life ;)
Good luck x
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 April 2007): Well 2 lose weight u don't need 2 go on a specific diet u just need 2 cut out all the bad things u eat nd drink.It often helps if u keep a diary of everything u eat n drink each day!
Doin this u will slim down in no time!
Hope this helps!x
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 April 2007): Anon, it is good to maintain the weight that is right for you, and to be in tone, not just to "look better" but for your health as well. First, and this is very important, not all diets work for everyone. People are very different in their metabolism. Don't buy into all the fad diets out there. A doctor that specializes in weight control is who you should see. He can test your basal metabolism, circulation, lung capacity, etc., etc, and get you lined out on a diet as well as an exercize program suited to you. Experimenting can be dangerous. Take care, Tom.
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