5 Tricks For Teenagers To Lose Weight

Diet Fitness

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By Anwesha Barari

Monday, November 28, 2011, 12:28

Weight loss for teenagers is less a matter of health and wellness; it is more a matter of self confidence and emotional peace. That is why the approach taken by them to lose weight fast is also totally different from adults. While adults might think twice before going for a fad diet or reconsider the reason they want to lose weight, teens are prone to take an erratic decision. They want fast results so regular exercise for teenagers is too long wound a process. They would rather starve themselves with an unscientific diet.

Teenage obesity is a problem but first you need to analyse weather your need to lose weight is real or is it a passing fancy. Weight loss for teenagers has some peculiarities that need to be kept in mind. Here are some.

Healthy Weight Loss Ideas For Teenagers:

1. Find out if your really need to lose weight.
Most teenagers 'feel' they need to lose weight to fit into a perfect cocktail dress. What they do not realise is that everyone has a different bone structure and built. You may just be heavily built so you need not lose weight just to 'fit in'.

2. No dieting without expert advice.
As a responsible teen this is the first dictum you need to follow when you have decided to lose weight. Do not go for low carb diet or any other such popular diet on your friend's advice. You need to consult an authorised dietician if you have to diet. This is because unlike adult you are still in your 'growing phase' any shortage of energy or nutrition can have serious impact on your growth.

3. Teenagers should exercise instead of diet.
Don't look for a short cut to lose weight fast. Exercising keeps you fit and diet just cuts the flab. As you are so young you need fitness more than the perfect figure. Your target should not be an hourglass figure; it should be to be healthy and active.

4. Exercises for teenagers are different.
Walking briskly may be a good enough exercise for your 40 year old mother but you need more. If teenagers are to lose weight then they need to do strenuous exercises keeping with there metabolism rate and powerful heart. Jogging, running, hitting the gym for a serious work out is what you need. If you are already obese and therefore unfit then begin your workout regime slowly. Walk a few laps to begin with, move on to slow jogging in a weeks time, run in another week and then sprint.

5. Some important lifestyle changes need to be made.
It is obvious that even if you are not dieting you need to bid adieu to junk food. You cannot stay up at night to chat with your boyfriend because a regular sleeping time and healthy lifestyle is the best weight loss program for you.

Weight loss for teenagers should be planned keeping these finer points in mind.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.