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I'm 145lbs and a size 7 and i'd like to fit into atleast a size 5. Also, how can i get rid of tummy fat as well as excess fat on my thighs and arms? I want to lose weight but i don't even know where to start. How long should i exercise each day and how much should my weight loss goal be? I don't live near a gym & can't do any other activities because i'm also caught up ons schoolwork. Thanks!

I used to be the same weight/size :D lol.
You should start off small first, like losing a pound a week or 4 pounds in a month. Since you're focusing on getting into a size 5, try to avoid the scale and use measurements to see if you've lost weight. By exercising you may gain weight (muscle mass), which sometimes demotivates people. Don't weight yourself or measure more than twice in a week, and if you're able to, do it every other week.

You should exercise about 30 minutes a day by doing any cardio activity (walking, jogging, running, dance, etc.), but a long with that, you should do strength training exercises which can be found on sparkteens.com or on youtube. Remember to change it up, because your body will plateau if it gets too used to your activities (every 2-4 weeks).

You should be aware of your calorie intake also, and eat healthy. Decrease your junk food intake, and substitute it with fruits. It's okay to cheat out once in awhile, especially if you feel that you've accomplished a goal that works towards your end weight. Or you can reward yourself with something that isn't food, to motivate yourself. Drink lots of water, or green tea.

That's about it :D, I think.

-- Joey

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