Is this an okay size for a 14 year old girl?

I'm 5'4 and weigh 55kg. I really want to lose some fat because my thighs are 20 inches and my hips are 35inces. Is this quite big for a 14 year old? And also can you give me some tips I could use to help me lose weight during the school time?

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Hi freoughmore!Don't worry about your weight too much but there is some things you can do. Firstly remember to drink lots of water (average around 8 cups daily). Have a glass before every meal to stop overeating.You must eat lots of protein- meat such as chicken and other sources of protein is from beans such as lentils and also eat nuts. Also take a multivitamin with dinner. Eat fresh salads and vegetables with dinner and as snacks. Celery is a great snack as it has next to no calories and includes vitamins. (Note that you should avoid cheese, sugary cereals and bread-especially white)For exercise you should aim to do 60-100 sit ups daily, don't do too much as your muscles need time to heal. This is a great way of burning belly fat and tones the muscle. If you have a stationary bike use it for 30 minutes daily (doesn't have to be vigorous) this loses fat from thighs and legs also gives them nice definition. If you don't have a bike go jogging or running for 30 minutes daily because it has the same effect! If you do this you should be able to lose a few pounds quickly. Good luck!!

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• You're 14, you shouldn't be worrying about your weight. Just make sure you eat lots of fruit and veg, drink lots of water, don't eat too much rubbish and do exercise :)
• I'm the same height as you and although I weigh a little less, you're at a very healthy weight for your size. If you still want to lose weight, do a lot of cardio! It burns fat everywhere and worked well for me. I lost weight easily when I cut out sodas and junk food (which wasnt easy at all) and started working out.

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Im currently on chemotherapy to treat my hodgkins lymphoma, the chemo seems to be working as it has shrunk the large lump i had in my neck after the first few rounds of chemo. But the problem is im losing alot of weight fast. I used to weigh 183 last month now im down to 170. Im worried. The reason im losing weight is because i no longer have an appetite and everything i put in my mouth tastes bitter. Im frustrated i cant enjoy my fsvorite foods. Also i suffer from stomach pains which makes it harder to eat. Im 20 years old (male) and so far ive completed 4 chemo sessions, i got 8 more to go and i dont know what will happen if i keep losing weight.

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You have stopped eating as much. You are going to lose weight. I lost about 20 pounds over 9 weeks of chemo treatment. To top it off, your body is working really hard at recovery. If you are throwing up or have diarrhea, then you are also losing water weight.You need to stabilize your weight loss. The simplest thing is to augment your food intake with protein shakes. Ensure is the dominant brand on the market, but there are others. If they are available in your area, I liked the Orgain brand because they were more drink-like and less shake-like. I like the Ensure strawberry flavor and the Orgain vanilla and mocha.Also, I found that chemo altered certain tastes dramatically, and not others. I could not eat any carbs because they tasted terrible. No bread, pasta, potatoes... After I figure that out, I would order a hamburger with a lettuce wrap or eat salads with chicken and cheese instead of sandwiches. I also found a preference for very bold flavors like citrus and vinegars, so I really liked salads and Vietnamese food. Experiment and find things you like.Finally. You are losing weight. Eat. Eat junk if you need to and it tastes good. At this point in your life, calories are calories. Get a milkshake. Peanut butter is full of protein. Try not to eat 100% junk, you need a good balanced diet, but get those calories in your body. You need them.

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• What's normal depends on the particular chemo drug you are taking. You can look up the side effects of the drug on the web or ask your oncologist. However, it is common to lose weight while on chemo therapy. Chemo generally works by interfering with cell grow, and it often has nearly the same effect whether its a cancer cell or normal cell. Normal tissues that have high rates of cell growth often experience a lot of damage from chemo. The cells that line the digestive tract are normally replaced every few weeks, so they are relatively fast-growing and vulnerable to effects of chemo. When the lining of the digestive system is injured nutrients are not absorbed as readily, so a lot of the nutrients pass through without being absorbed. People often need to compensate by eating foods that pack a huge amount of calories. Call your oncologist and ask if you can get a referral to a nutritionist.

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I have a 2 week old daughter, my 3rd child, my first girl. I know that all babies are different and I am not having problems with breastfeeding but her start to life has been very different than my other 2. My 2 boys were both very good at nursing, very punctual. I breastfed on demand and they never went more than 2 hours in between feedings. I exclusively breastfed, no bottles, no pumping, no formula. My daughter on the other hand, was jaundiced when she was born and although she seemed fine the first couple of days(when I was just producing colostrum), but then when we were released from the hospital and had to follow up with the doctor. Her bilirubin kept climbing and she eventually got put on the bili blanket. The doctor said that the jaundice explained her lazy nursing and that once she got better that will pass, that she would be more awake and alert. Well, she is during the day but at night she usually only wakes up twice to nurse. She is an excellent eater during the day sometimes nursing more frequently than every 2 hours but I am concerned at night. She is gaining weight but much more slowly than I remember my boys gaining weight. Should I worry about this and make sure to wake her every 2 hours at night? My mom says that my sister and I slept through the night much more quickly than my brother and I shouldn't worry about it but I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Thank you in advance for your advice. By the way, the doctor said she isn't too concerned since I have successfully nursed 2 healthy babies and she doesn't need to see her again until her 1 month visit.

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As you say, all babies are different. You don't say what her weight it, or how much she lost initially.Most babies are back to their birthweight by 2 weeks. Even if your daughter is still a bit below her birthweight, as long as she is gaining and nursing often (and twice a night is plenty if she's nursing often during the day), she's fine.

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• If she's gaining weight, I wouldn't worry too much about it. You're right in that she had a rough start, so it might take her a little while to catch up. If you're stressing about her night feeds, why not give her a few dream feeds. Babies (especially newborns) are capable of nursing in their sleep. I also think that just because she's sleeping more right now, doesn't mean she will be sleeping the same next week. She's probably still healing up and recovering from birth and from the jaundice. Congrats and good luck!
• if it's worrying you that much then ask your doctor about it when she goes in for her check up. You said it yourself all babies are different. As long as she is alert in the day time and isn't weak or lethargic she should be fine. How are her diapers? are they "normal" ? What's her tempature is she looking sick at all? It could just be she's a slow grower .

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