I will be 17 in march and I''m at about 320 pounds my body is really proportionate. I want/need to lose weight. Ive tried to lose weight but its so hard to stick to it with my family. I wanna start walking and be able to run eventually and tone up my muscles. It just hurts inside. Like burns and i get stitches in my side.
Anyone have any suggestions on what i should do?
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Losing weight is about 80% what you eat and 20% exercise, so focus on what you''re eating. Change your lifestyle, don''t go on a diet. Eat less junk/fast/fried foods and focus on eating a variety of foods including fruits and vegetables, but also lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, lean beef, plain greek yogurt), healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts, hummus), brown rice, oatmeal, milk, low fat cheese, whole wheat bread, etc. If you feel hungry, ask yourself, "Do I want some vegetables or just junk food?" If the answer is junk food, then you''re not really hungry. Drink a big glass of water and wait 20 minutes. If you still feel hungry, but not for vegetables, then go do something else to keep yourself busy like text a friend or read a book.
If you change your lifestyle and get committed to eating healthier and working out, then you will never have to worry about losing weight for the rest of your life! Doesn''t that sound great?! It does to me.
You can''t rush weight loss because you will end up with saggy skin from losing too fast. However, because your starting weight is high, you will be able to lose pretty fast for awhile, but do it smart and you will look great. Exercise is important too, but you don''t have to exercise to lose weight, but it makes you look better. Stick to walking right now and just do as much as you can. Tomorrow, try to do a little more and the same thing for every time you work out. This way you''ll push yourself a little and gain more progress. If you feel burning or stitches, then slow down until they stop.
I would suggest joining a free website called SparkTeens.com. It''s a place where people who want to get healthier can get some guidance and support, but it''s geared towards teenagers. You can connect with other teens trying to get healthier and lose weight and see what''s working for them. Good luck!
