How to Lose Weight for Tween Girls

Being an overweight tween girl can be difficult in a society where the idea of beauty is generally a stick-thin model. These images are hard to live up to, and tween girls tend to be easily influenced by the advertisements that sell this idea of beauty. It is not usually the best thing for a tween to go on a diet, but if the girl is overweight it could be harmful to her health. This article discusses a safe but effective weight loss program.

Instructions

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  Remove all junk food from the house so that you will be able to avoid temptation more easily. Stock up on sweet fruits such as apples, bananas and grapes. These are healthy and chock full of vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy growth.

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  Take a good multivitamin. Sometimes hormonal fluctuations in growing kids can lead to overproduction of cortisol and other hormones that may lead to weight loss. By taking vitamins, in particular the B vitamins, the body will remain in balance.

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  Start on an exercise program. Get outside and go for a walk or a run. Go play with friends or join a team like softball or basketball. If possible, sign up for a dance class, or just get together with friends to dance the night away. Make exercise fun in order to lose weight successfully.

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  Drink water. Water will make you feel full and keep you hydrated so that your body maintains optimal efficiency. Your metabolism will only operate at optimal levels if you get enough fluids.

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  Eat breakfast every day to jump-start your metabolism. Be sure to have a high-protein and low-carbohydrate meal that is supplemented with a vitamin-packed piece of fruit. In addition, eat a small dinner early in the afternoon. Dinner should be no later than 5 p.m. to give your body plenty of time to burn those extra calories. Eat your biggest meal at lunch. Using the above information, tween girls should easily lose weight and be able to keep it off by maintaining good eating and exercise habits.