How to Lose Weight Fast As a Teenager
Things You'll Need
- Bicycle Aerobic Videos Fruits Vegetables Lean Meats Water Low-Calorie Foods (such as Yogurt, Wheat Bread, Salads, Cereals)
Instructions
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Be active. A sedentary life contributes to excess pounds. Get active to lose weight. Join a sports team at school, start an exercise routine, walk around the mall, ride your bike or jog around the neighborhood.
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Limit fast foods. Fast foods are quick and convenient. Unfortunately, these food are also fattening and have a high caloric intake. Eliminate fast foods from your diet, or if you do eat at a fast food restaurant, choose from among the healthier, lower-calorie alternatives on the menu, such as chicken or salads.
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Stay away from sugar. To lose weight fast as a teenager, pay attention to food labels and reduce your intake of sugary treats such as cookies, ice cream, sodas and candy.
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Drink water. Water acts as a diuretic to flush excess fluids from your body. Drink between eight and ten glasses of water a day to reduce fluid retention and lose water weight.
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Choose healthy, unprocessed foods. Processed or frozen foods are convenient for teenagers and children. Unfortunately, they are high in sodium, which contributes to water weight and excessive pounds.
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Reduce your calorie intake. Some teenagers have a high metabolism, so they can eat a higher calorie diet and maintain their body weight. If you are trying to lose weight, reduce your calorie intake by 500 calories a day. You'll eat 3,500 fewer calories a week, and lose between one and two pounds a week.
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