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Myfooddiary.com/charles

That should definitely get you motivated.

Go to calorie-count.com, and sign up for an account. Track what you eat. When you sign up, you'll have customizable options that fit you. Let's say that I am 5'5, and I'm 128 pounds and want to be 126, [I'm not, just using this as an example]. My calorie-count.com log says that I should eat about 1200 calories a day to achieve my goal. On calorie-count, you can see what 'nutrional grade' the item of food gets, and the pros and cons of the food item. It's really helpful and gets you aware of eating healthy.

For example, I used to eat Lunchables every day when I didn't have enough time to fix something for lunch. Lunchables has close to 500 calories, and 7 grams of saturated fat, when you're only supposed to have 180 calories and 2 grams of saturated fat. See the difference? On the other hand, I eat Lean Cuisine instead of those crappy Lunchables. The food is much more delicious, and has a lot of protein in it.

Just take the initiative and work towards your goal. Don't get discouraged. It will work out only if you stick to your routine and get motivated.

Hope I helped!

♥ SiMA

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14/f

I'm fourteen years old, and I weigh 220 pounds. I don't look like I weigh that much because I'm 5'6, but I still look big. I really want to lose like 80 pounds before October, but I have no clue where to start. I'd like to start as soon as possible. It's weird, because I think I have a really pretty face but I'm big. I was watching this video from a wedding I was in and I look really fat compared to all the other girls in my family. Plus diabetes is common in my family and I want to be healthy. Please help. =(

You need motivation.

Go to myfooddiary.com/charles and read the story about Charles, who tipped in at 562 pounds on a scale. He kept an online food log and watched what he ate.

Go to calorie-count.com, and sign up for an account. Track what you eat. When you sign up, you'll have customizable options that fit you. Let's say that I am 5'5, and I'm 128 pounds and want to be 126, [I'm not, just using this as an example]. My calorie-count.com log says that I should eat about 1200 calories a day to achieve my goal. On calorie-count, you can see what 'nutrional grade' the item of food gets, and the pros and cons of the food item. It's really helpful and gets you aware of eating healthy.

For example, I used to eat Lunchables every day when I didn't have enough time to fix something for lunch. Lunchables has close to 500 calories, and 7 grams of saturated fat, when you're only supposed to have 180 calories and 2 grams of saturated fat. See the difference? On the other hand, I eat Lean Cuisine instead of those crappy Lunchables. The food is much more delicious, and has a lot of protein in it.

Just take the initiative and work towards your goal. Don't get discouraged. It will work out only if you stick to your routine and get motivated.

Hope I helped!

♥ SiMA

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mkay. i'm trying to lose weight over the summer. like 10-15 pounds. and what im trying to do everydayis eat a salad for lunch not too much crap for dinner and a 90 calorie chewy bar for breakfast or 100calorie yogurt for breakfast. and then everyday im trying to do a lot of situps and 50 pushups and im trying to go for a bike ride everyday. now its rly hard for me to do all this. the situps/pushups i can do; the bike ride i cant do a lot because i travel so much in the summer and the eating right is SO hard for me because i love to eat but im rly trying..is there anything else you can suggest for me to do to lose weight this summer and it has to be something i can do anywhere (even out of the country; however when i go to spain there is a gym in at least one of the hotels so i'm good there ill just go to the gym) please and thanks.

I'm glad that you're taking the action to lose weight instead of putting it aside. You need to exercise and eat healthy. Breakfast if very important. You can't just eat a chewy bar and/or yogurt. Your body needs the protein and fiber to get you ready for the day. Try these diet plans. Simply changing what you eat can make big changes. For example, try getting 'light' versions of things that you like to eat. Examples ;; Butter/Margarine, Sour Cream, Diet Soda [[ that doesn't mean that you can have soda every day ]], ect. Remember to stick to your diet. Check labels. If the item has more than 180 calories, and more than 2 grams of saturated fat, then its not good for you. Go by the suggested serving size. It's all about portions.

Diet 1 ;;

Breakfast --

1 cup cereal with 1/2 cup soy mlk
1 banana
1 cup lite yogurt

Lunch -
Salad with grilled chicken and fat free dressing

Dinner -
1 medium baked chicken breast
1/2 cup white rice
Steamed or Baked vegetables

Snacks --
Strawberries
OR
2 Handfuls of Pretzels
OR
2 Handfuls of Microwave Popcorn

Diet 2 ;;

Breakfast --

2 Scrambled Eggs
1 Slice Wheat Bread with Light Margarine
1 spoonful of light jam

Lunch -
Healthy Choice frozen entree
OR
Turkey Sandwich with an apple or carrots

Dinner -
8-oz. steak with steamed vegetables
OR
Salad with turkey lunch meat and low-cal dressing

Snacks --
Handful of Almonds
OR
2 Oranges
OR
1 Can Diet Soda

I used to eat Lunchables every day when I didn't have enough time to cook something for lunch. Guess what? I just got into nutrition label checking. One lunchable has FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTY CALORIES and SEVEN grams of saturated fat. I started eating Healthy Choice frozen foods instead of Lunchables. They taste better and they're very delicious. They have many varities of the frozen foods. Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna, Sesame Chicken, Enchilada with Rice, ect.

Hope I helped!

♥ SiMA

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a long time ago, i think i read some sort of health article that said that when people work out their abdominal area, it stunts your growth. does anyone know that for sure? i've stopped working out my stomach because i'm already fairly short but i wanted to be sure.

No. That is definitely not true. If it was, I wouldn't see tall women/men with sculpted 6 packs. Don't stop working out your stomach. Stay healthy and active.

Hope I helped!
♥ SiMA

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does anyone know the website when you put your weight and height and it tells you if you are at the right weight or over weight? thanks

http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

It's called a BMI calculator, or Body Mass Index, just put in your weight and height, like you said, and then it will tell you your percentile and if you are in the underweight, healthy, or overweight category.

Hope I helped!

♥ SiMA

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OK, well, I am in soccer, but the problem is like 5 minutes after we start I get tired because I start so fast. Well since it's off-season where I play, is there a way to get me in shape before I start playing again, so I dont run out of breath right away? Thank you so much if you could answer this!

Running is really helpful. Start out with walking, and gradually pick up speed. Do it in a populated area with houses around and stuff, if you're running alone. Download some upbeat and catchy songs on your Ipod/MP3 so you can get in the 'mood'. If you need some songs, you can check my advice column, and there should be some questions asking for 'running' songs. Remember to stretch before you run, or you can pull a muscle. Also, when you don't feel like running, try crunches, situps, and pushups. Jumpings jacks and running in place will also help.

Hope I helped!

♥ SiMA

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I want to go on a diet (nothing extreme--i'm not overweight, i just want to be more toned and maybe shed a few pounds). Does anyone know of a website that is totally free that can layout a diet for me (how many calories, excersizes, etc.) OR can anyone just tell me??? (i'm 15/f and i'm 105 lbs.)
thankss!!!!!

http://www.ediets.com/

You can customize your own diet plan and choose from a lot of other ones.

Hope I helped!

♥ SiMA

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Okay so I am really athletic and I play soccer on a higher type of team and I always have practice and we have to do things like run 5 laps, and sprints.. things like that. So anyways, my hips are so large! my hipbones like stick out so much. I would think that exercise like that would make them thinner but no they are just the same. Please help on how to make them smaller, I RATE 5'S TO ALL!!

Well, if its the hipbones, then you can't really change them. You can try wearing black to kind of 'slim' them, but you can't change your bones. It sounds like you work out a lot when you play soccer, so if you have fat, I don't need to say 'go work out', haha. xDD Just eat healthy so that you don't gain any weight on your hips and other places if you have some fat around your hips.

Hopefully I wasn't that confusing. =/

Hope I helped!

♥ SiMA

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well i have fat but its not alot and i really wanna lose it for the summer and ause it will make me feel better i tried eating healthier and getting more attive but its kinda hard staying away from things and resting
does anyone have any ideas how to lose the extra few

=) thanbks

Well, you need to stick to that routine. You can't just expect to see results in 2 days. Eliminate white bread and replace it with wheat bread. Don't eat anything with over 180 calories and over 2 grams of Saturated Fat. Eliminate soda and artifical juice with water. Instead of eating chips and cookies, grab some fruit.

Good luck.

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pilates and cardio.. can they actually fix the lower stomach?(my stomach is very like chubby) and how do i do them.. like i need a site and also how long will i see results? thanks!

Pilates and cardio are great, as long as you do them every day, and not just skip days.

My aunt does a lot of aerobics, pilates, and cardio at the gym every day and she's forming a six pack.

You have to stay committed and believe in yourself.

Good luck.

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i wannnnt to tighteenn my stomach.. escpecially my lower ab area... what else is there besides regular crunches?

My aunt goes to the gym every day, she does a lot of pilates, cardio, ect. She's forming a six pack. You can probably go to the gym and ask a trainer what are good excercises that focus mainly on your abs.

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I've noticed that everytime I run,jog or walk in the morning when there is a chilly breeze, my legs get really itchy to the point that I can't stand it. I go home and I scratch till my legs are raw and red. I put water on it and it helps but not alot. Is there any thing I can do to prevent this? What is it? and is there any medication I can take to help the itching? Also, does that happen to a lot of people or is this just me? Thanks! I really appreciate it.

Your skin sounds like it's being really sensitive to the temperature, maybe you can start putting some unscented lotion every day on your legs. Maybe when your legs are smooth, you'll notice that the itching makes it unattractive and you can enjoy your new smooth legs. xD

I also found that baby oil works great for your skin.

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Okay,so i have a friend who started to use"lean blance" diet pill.
She lost 25 pounds in to weeks.
I really want to use it.
My mom isnt a fan of pills,but hear is my story.
Last summer,i worked out and took dance classes.
Somedays i would work out for 3 hours others 2 hours.
But everyday i worked out ate the right food.
No result,after 4 months.
Zip,nada
So yes i have anger about it,because i pushed myself to a place ive ever pushed myself.And im proud of that.
But,im not happy with the outcome.
So i talked to my mom about it but she doesnt want me to.
The sideafixs are headachs or stomach promblems.
Can,some one help thinks of ways of trying to help my mother understand.
Because she says workout,and it MAKES me so mad.
Because i worked my ass off,and nothing to prove of it.
Its so hard to lose weight.
And im not happy with my self,at all.
Can people give me suggestions as to what to tell my mom ?Please

Please dont delete

Your mom is right.

I'm sorry for being mean, or dissapointing, but she's right.

My mom tried Relacore.

She complained of stomachaches and she said she felt really dizzy.

My mom decided to go the safe way, so she ate healthy stuff and she went to the gym about 3 times a week. She's been doing that for 2 months now and she's lost 6 pounds. She replaced regular soda with water and sometimes diet soda. She replaced white bread with whole grain bread and wheat bread.

My aunt goes to the gym every day. She drinks tons of water and no soda. She is forming a six pack, toned her thighs, and her stomache looks flatter.

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I am not huge but I have a little fat around my stomach and thighs, and I have love handles. I never wear tight shirts and I feel weird in swim suits. I really would love to make my love handles smaller and my thighs that is my main goal. I have been working pretty hard but it seems like even though I am eating more healthy and working out more than I ever have, I am just gaining weight! I do situps every day and I play sports every once in awhile but the main reason for my weight gain is that I am taking Seasonal, birth control pill, and it makes you gain weight easily. I am 14 and I have always been so small but recently I gain weight so easily. I eat healthy every once in awhile but I still LOVE my junk food. I try my hardest to cut back and I wish I could still eat the way I do and lose weight. With that said I am going to have to work extra hard and excercise twice as much because of the pill and my not-so-good eating habits. Now that you know about me, what I need help with is how do I lose weight quickly and how do I lose a lot without making myself miserable? Please help me. I keep gaining more and more weight and it makes me so sad! Thanks.

This actually works.

Eat healthy and organic food, go to the gym every other day.

My mom has been doing that for 2 months now, and she's been watching her calories, and she's lost 6 pounds.

My aunt, who goes to the gym every day, and does a bunch of cardio, has completely toned her thighs and is even forming a six pack.

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