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I am 13 years old, i am about 5'2 and i weigh 115-120 pounds. i want to weigh at the most 105. I really want to lose weight, but am having trouble. there is never any food that i like at my house that is healthy, so i snack on shit. i swim 4 mornings a week on a swim team, and play sports in school, but i never seem to get thinner. i really want to lose 10-15 pounds before school starts...on the 6th of september. is there anything that i can do to make myself thinner in time? also, i am having trouble ridding myself of acne. i heard toothpaste works, but does it work WELL? also, how long do i have to keep it on for? how much should i put on?
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You sound as if you are off to a good start with your physical activity. The problem seems to be the food you are eating. Junk food is very high in things like carbs, sugars, salts, and fats; which all lead to problems with weight gain. Just snacking is also very unhealthy. You need to make sure you eat 3 balanced meals a day. Having small snacks in between meals is fine, as long as they are healthy choices. Like veggies, or fruit. Your body relies on what you eat to get you thru your day and help you do all of those physical activities you enjoy.
Eating healthy is something you must start when you are young and make a life long habit. First off you should try sitting down with your parents and letting them know you are concerned about your wieght and eating habits. It is very important for you to feel that you can talk to your parents about this. They should understand your concerns and be willing to help you. Make sure you talk to them as soon as possible.
As for the acne, the most important thing is to keep your face clean, and DON'T PICK AT IT. I had horrible acne as a teenager and got into the habit of popping them. Doing this can lead to lasting scars. The best thing to do is wash your face, try not to touch your face as your hands will tranfer dirt and bacteria to it, and if you are wearing makeup make sure you wash it off at night before you go to bed.
As far as the toothpaste goes; I have heard that it dries pimples out too. BUT, it can also burn your skin if left on to long, and its simply not worth that risk.
Besides you may find that once you start eating healthy your skin will clear up on its own. What you eat can highly effect what your skin looks like. Junk food is horrible for your skin.
Plus be sure to drink plenty of water. Not only is it good for your health inside but it too will also help to clear up acne.
Eat healthy, drink plenty of water, stay active, keep your face washed, dont pick at the acne, and you will start seeing results.
Just don't expect it to happen all at once. These things take time. So be patient, and keep at it. Don't give up! You'll be better off and happier, healthier in the long run.
~Mysti~


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