Lose 25 Pounds FAQ:
I want to lose 25 pounds for when I start 10th grade in August.
I am 15, 5′3” and 142 pounds.
I want to lose 25 pounds for when I start 10th grade in August.
I am 15, 5′3” and 142 pounds.
Is this possible?
And how can I do it?
I cannot use any pills or machines.
My HUGE problems are love handles and inner thighs.
Thanks!
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You seem like you have very realistic goals, which is great.
The first thing I would suggest to you is entirely changing your eating habits so that they are pure and healthy. Skip the ‘low-fat’ and ’sugarfree’ crap for the most part — it actually can hurt your metabolism and hinder weightloss in the longrun.
Start eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day. The majority of your calories should be focused on breakfast and dinner. I generally make a rule not to eat carbohydrates after 5pm and not to eat after 8pm, so try to keep this in mind.
Breakfast - Carbohydrate (maybe cereal or toast), Protein (Egg, egg whites or chicken/turkey bacon) and fruit or vegetable (maybe vegetables in your egg like an omlette, or an apple on the go).
Snack- something like carrot sticks, or a muffin if you didn’t have carbs with breakfast — around 150 calories
Lunch - sneak some protein in here, maybe some carbohydrates in the form of bread
Snack - whatever you feel like, just keep it around 150 calories
Dinner - balance carbs, protein & vegetables here…
Snack - around 150 calories again and stay away from carbs/starchy vegetables
Make sure you are eating whole wheat and whole grains . Stay away from refined sugars (includes white bread, white flour, etc).
Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is recommended but if you exceed this , its even better! The more the better. Stay away from sodas (MAX I allow myself is one can of diet soda every other day…because I know its bad for me).
Watch out for foods that are high in salt and high in sugar.
Do not be afraid of carbs! just eat the right kind of carbs (high protein, high fibre, whole grain, etc).
As for your workout — to lose your bellyfat you are going to need to do some cardiovascular exercise. Anything that gets your heart rate up for around 20 minutes a day or more (running, jumping rope, riding a bike). Doing crunches will tone the muscles under your fat but it will not get rid of the fat. To tone your legs you should do some conditioning exercises like squats, lunges, etc.
Try Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD — its cheap in stores, or you can watch it in segments on youtube.com it is honestly amazing. If you dont have 3lb dumbells (which cost like… $3 each) use waterbottles full, which weigh almost 2lbs.
A final note on calories — try to monitor how much you are eating but don’t be overly strict. is a great tool for monitoring your intake. I would suggest you set your height and weight to generate a general calorie goal — but don’t be afraid to exceed this on certain days. The best way to avoid a plateau in weightloss (which is inevitable, especially since you aren’t looking to lose a lot) is to vary your intake — I eat 1200 Mon, Wed, Fri and 1300 Tues/Thurs and 1400 Saturday, and 1500 Sunday, then repeat. This way your body cannot get used to one set amount and readjust your metabolism to match.
Best luck!
I know how u feel but im trying to lose 35 poundds and im 13, do lots of cardio, Running, Jumping, dancing! Anything to get ur heart pumping (the heart is a muscle too)! also Cut down on junk food and eat healthy food, Quit Soda too! I am :/ so i hope i could help! I think YOU CAN DO IT!
Well. Atleas you’re not overweight.
Losing 25 lb would make you average, so I guess that’s a pretty good goal..
You can run, jog, bike-ride, swim, etc.
excercise is the only sure thing
that and cutting out junk food and sodas, juices, etc
the rest is up to you
the healty 3 meals a day mostly veggies/ fruits is the hard but healthy way
the 1 1′2 meals a day is easier, longer, more maintainable but more unhealthy way