Do I sound healthy or should I start exercising more often?

I'm a 15 year old girl. I'm really serious about my health and I want to stay fit, it's my number one goal in life. I'm around 114 pounds, and 5 ft. 4. I was always very athletic but over the summer I really let myself go, and now I don't remember the last time I exercised. I was 110 pounds and I went up to 116, then back down to 114.I've been eating alright I guess, kind of fattening foods but not too bad. I have noticed a bit weight gain in my legs and hips, but do you think I really should worry? For some reason I think my muscles are so much worse, my legs used to be so thin and rock hard when I flexed my muscles, now when I flex they are just flabby fat and skin. Do you think I should start exercsing again? it's a little tough since I have so much school stuff to worry about, but is it really important to?

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i stopped reading after i read you're 15eat a lot play (excercise a lot) enjoy lifeGo with the nature not with the over rated concern about fitness

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How can i lose my beer belly?

Im a really thin person as it is. But everytime i lose weight, my stomach doesnt go much down, and the rest of my body just gets too thin...seemingly unhealthy.Im a male, i recently started working out. I weigh 154 but i look 135. What workout will kill the fat in my stomach (and only my stomach) and what foods should i eat.Ps. I stopped drinking beer.

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Sit ups. If you're already thin, 2 weeks of 100 sit ups a day should be all it takes. Or 100 when you wake up in the morning and 100 before bed, for even faster.

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Alfalfa sprouts nutrition? Is it that good for me?

I am constantly made to eat alfalfa at home in salads and other food and getting really over it. I suffered from kidney stones in the past and there is type 1 diabetes in my family.. So doctor told me to eat lots of this stuff. Alfalfa sprouts nutrion value is apparently very high and good for a lot of stuff. Is it for real?

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Great info on alfalfa sprouts: http://www.glycemic-index.org/alfalfa-sprouts-nutrition.htmlAlfalfa sprouts nutrition value is extremely high as being once recognized as the ‘father of all foods'. Alfalfa- medicago sativa belongs to the pea family and it can be grown in any location or climate.• Known as the oldest plant used for livestock feed, with records of its use going back to 1000 BC, alfalfa originated in Iran and was first discovered by Arabs.• Romans and Arabs used to feed their horses alfalfa, claiming that it made them strong and fast.• It is still one of the most nutritious forage crops in the US with a very high yield potential and the greatest amount of protein per acre and also a wonderful honey crop for bees.• The Chinese have used alfalfa since the sixth century to relieve swelling and fluid retention and to treat kidney stones.• Alfalfa has a root system that can reach down more than 40 feet and it is drought resistant.• Sprouts are used in salads, and the alfalfa leaves may be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.Alfalfa sprouts nutrition value is extremely high as being once recognized as the 'father of all foods'. Alfalfa- medicago sativa belongs to the pea family.Alfalfa Sprouts Nutrition and Health Benefits:• Alfalfa sprout is one of the best sources of anti-oxidants among all vegetables.• Alfalfa slows down the aging process, helping you maintain your youthful looks longer, and stay energetic and healthy as you mature over time.• It is ideal for weight loss and best not to include too many alfalfa sprouts if you are interested in gaining weight.• Alfalfa leaves contain protein, vitamins A, C, D, E, and the coagulant, vitamin K. They also contain trace minerals such as zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, and carotene.• Alfalfa helps lower the bad cholesterol- LDL and improve the good cholesterol- HDL.• It can help detoxify the body, especially the liver.• Vitamins A, C, E and Zinc found in alfalfa sprouts are proven to help dissolve kidney stones.• It promotes good pituitary gland function.• Alfalfa is helpful in the treatment of diabetes as it is known to stabilize blood sugar levels as a low GI food.• Isoflavones in alfalfa are believed to be responsible for estrogen-like effects and alfalfa is occasionally...

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I need to get fit, and fast. How should I do it?

In 6 weeks our year level is going on ski camp, and I really want to go. But we need to pass a 'Beep test', in which we need to run continuously for 5 waves (at least). I'm very unfit, I can't even accomplish this relatively low number of waves. So, I need to get fit and fast. I'm very skinny so don't worry about any exercises focused on weight-loss. I just need to increase my breath capacity.. or something :)Please help!

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Do a lot of different deep breathing exercises to expand the lungs. You can also focus on working on your legs strength and try to increase them by doing squats, running, biking, etc. I'm not exactly sure about what you mean as "waves" but if you are talking about running, then practice by running. If you are talking about some form of swimming, then try to swim laps. Practice of the same activity you are trying to do can increase you ability to complete the challenge. Best of luck!

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I am a guy thinking about doing yoga?

I am looking for answers from people who are experienced in yoga please. I have been interested in doing yoga, but there''s things about it that I don''t know. I don''t have a good idea of what to expect. I have no idea what to wear. I''m not a weight lifter or sports person, I had lifted weights for some time, but other things got in the way of that and it''s been a while, also I was kind of tired of the pick up and put down heavy things idea. I''m not fit and I''m not at all fat, average I guess, is this an issue? I also don''t have the greatest back, it used to give me a lot of problems before I lifted weights and exercised. I have yet to have any issues with my back since then, but like I said it''s been a while since I''ve done those things, but still I have to lift things at work and I''ve been fine, do you see my back being an issue with yoga? Lastly, I live in an area where mostly women would do yoga, I have no problem doing yoga with women, I read that some classes use partners and I have no problem touching or being touched by women, but I don''t want to be looked at as a pervert, does that seem like something common in yoga, men being looked at as perverts at a yoga class? I haven''t found any all male classes in my area. Thank you for your input.

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Yoga would be a great choice for you. Theres nothing perverted about helping your yoga partner and nobody in the class would look at your like you''re a pervert unless you act like one...

I live in a liberal area where men are comfortable doing yoga so you see a lot of them in classes. They''re not viewed as gay or girly or perverted. They''re just there to do yoga like the women there are!

Yoga will give you flexibility, balance and coordination like other exercises will not. It will help you get in better shape and help you mentally besides just physically. A lot of tough professional athlete men do it these days! Even Tony Horton dedicated a workout to yoga in yoga x on p90x.

If you feel so uncomfortable starting in a class, you can get the workout program The Ultimate Yogi from Travis Eliot. Its like the p90x of yoga. You can do it in your living room or anywhere you have space in your house or apartment. Its fine if you''re not in shape. This and powerwalking everyday will get you in great shape if you keep a clean diet. You will lose weight like this.

You can also look into Rodney Yee Power Yoga. He has dvds for beginners. Also try pilates! Winsor pilates has some of the best and she has a pilates weight loss program now.

People who say you can''t lose weight with yoga or get into shape don''t know anything about yoga or fitness.

• If you are trying to lose weight, gain weight or stay fit, I don''t think Yoga does any of that. How about biking, hiking, swimming, bowling, archery, tennis, badminton...
  
  Join a gym; the trained staff knows which equipment you should use and for how long to get the look you are trying to achieve.

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How can I loose weight if I can''t exercise?

I''ve injured my back and I have been given a medical corset to wear for 3 months.
I am a rhythmic gymnast and I can''t train for this time. I have already put on quite a lot of weight over the last few months and I really want to loose 3kg.
I think that loosing this weight will take some of the pressure off my back and help me recover quicker

I''m in the middle of my A levels atm so I''m quite busy with school work and my dads recently lost his job so I am tight with money right now

Does anyone have any tip on how to loose weight without exercising?

Thanks in advance :)

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Eat some high fiber foods that are cheap and nutritious like potatoes, brown rice, beans, oatmeal, vegetables and fresh fruit. The fiber burns all the fat off your body. You don''t have to count calories. They are low calorie too and a great choice for weight loss, you can eat all you want.

Try potatoes with salsa, lemon/lime juice, salt and pepper or minestrone soup. Don''t add any fat to the super low calorie potato that is super cheap. Fat just goes on your body for storage. Chew each bite about 30 times and you will be satisfied for a super long time without needing to eat again. Some people have tried only eating potatoes for 6 months to a year, they were in excellent health. It''s a study you can read about here.http://www.nutribuff.com/inspiration/live-really-well-on-potatoes/

Drink only water, stay away from all of the sodas and milk and anything else. They can mess up your metabolism. Milk has a lot of fat and is really bad for your back. Check out this link about all the diseases that come with milk. www.notmilk.com. Get your calcium from beans, greens, vegetables. You will need to get some kind of exercise if you can so your bones and muscles don''t atrophy from non use.

If you feel like snacking try super low cal raw vegetables. They have fiber too and have hardly any calories. Crunch, crunch, crunch carrots, celery, cucumbers, cauliflower, sugar snap peas. They taste good too.

Avoid breads, pastas, flesh, desserts, pizza, hamburgers, ice cream, too much fat, too many calories, that you won''t be able to burn off. Cheap menu ideas are potatoes, beans, grains. Beans and rice can be the perfect meal too. http://www.nutribuff.com/bargain-beans/rice-and-beans-are-the-perfect-meal/ Have some for breakfast and chew really well and you probably won''t be hungry all day. You don''t need to eat as much when you are sedentary, let hunger be your guide. But, it''s nice to use the calories up during the day from a breakfast instead of a dinner that you sleep on. Try to have some other interests besides food like some good books, sudoku, word puzzles on your school break. Study hard.

You can have 1-2 fresh fruits a day to replace desires for dessert, but fruit has good sugar for your brain, back and organs, lots of nutrition and fiber too. Just buy whatever is on sale, check the ads for the killer deals.

Don''t go hungry to lose weight it will backfire and you''ll gain back a ton more. Good luck getting better with your back. Plant foods have sufficient protein, are healing and the animal foods are fattening and counterproductive to healing. Eat natural, nothing premade if you can help it. Get well soon and have fun losing the weight with the right type of eating.

• Easy, you don''t need to excersise to lose weight, just limit your calories and portions. If you drop down to 1000-1500 calories a day, you will lose a couple of pounds a week.
• I dont agree with the other guy, calorie counting can be tiresome. What you need to do is eat 3 healthy(sensible sized) meals a day and snack on fruit,veg,nuts etc. good luck :) x
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