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I'm 13 and I'm about 5' 1" and I weigh 79 lbs., and I know that's in the healthy range for BMI's but I can tell I have too much fat, especially on my stomach and thighs. Anyone have any advice on how to lose it?
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YOU ARE UNDERWEIGHT! And to me, it sounds like you could be suffering from anorexia or bulimia. You may seem unproportional, because you're so thin, but there is an easy way to solve that: EAT! You can eat as much as you want as long as you work it off later. Just eat healthy, and work out.
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im 13 and im an inch taller than you i weigh about 96 to 97 pounds, and IM under weight, ur bmi isnt healthy, and that fat on your legs, its not fat, its mucal that isnt being used..if you did track or ran about 2 to 3 miles a day for a long period of time, that muscal might start being used, amking it look less "fatty" and more muscular. and as for you stomach its probably not fat...trust me. BUT DONT DO IT! not saying that your unhealthy but you weight is regardless of eating habits. you should eat healthy food, drink milk, eat the right about of wheats fruits veggies, and ESPECIALLY PROTIENS! no crash diets to try to get the "fat" of you legs and thighs, when it is actually muscal. maybe you try gaining weight but you cant. sometimes you get a growthsbert and you gain a TON of weigh and you get your period...i dnt have mine, but according to my body, and doctor i will so dont worry, just eat healthy exercise daily, but not too harshly, dont always run, to leg lifts or something that helps you thigs, they have great leg things at gyms.....hope i helped
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your hella skinny! maybe your mistaken fat for skin. i know some girls think that the skin on there stomach is fat but its just skin ; )
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your bmi isn't healthy, it's underweight. me friend is only about 5 feet and shes about 80 something pouunds and your age. and she's wiked skinny. don't try to lose weight, you'll be way too underweight. try gaining a little bit of muscle instead, it'll make you more solid looking
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everybody else is correct, your weight should be twenty pounds more than it is. of course, depending on your frame, it could be different, but whatever the case... you definitely don't need to lose weight. if anything, you need to gain weight. so my advice is, instead of thinking about losing weight, think about turning your fat on your stomach and thighs into muscles. situps, crunches, et cetera will help that. but definitely don't try to lose weight, because as another person said, your weight is technically in the anorexic category.
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Actually, according to your BMI, you are in the anorexic category. In fact, you are about 4 whole points away from being underweight. That's crazy. You definitely don't need to lose any weight. You are way too small for your size.
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working on your cardio is a great way and or try for your thighs:
Stiff leg deadlift - Stand upright with your feet slightly apart and your legs straight. Bend over at the waist until your back is parallel to the floor. Grasp the weights (barbell, dumbbells, milk jugs full of water) firmly in your hands and carefully, slowly rise to a straight, standing position. Be sure to exhale as you rise. Slowly lower the weights to the floor, bending at the waist, until your back is once again parallel to the floor. Repeat this 10 times. Note: Although this is an excellent exercise for your lower back, hamstrings (backs of your thighs), and your bottom, lower back injury can result if this exercise is performed improperly. Be sure not to strain your back muscles when lifting the weight. If you feel pain. Stop. Do not perform this exercise if you have lower back pain or problems without talking to your physician first.
Lunges - Standing upright, step one leg forward 2-3 feet. Keeping your upper body erect, and not moving forward during the lunge, dip your upper body down, bending your rear leg at the knee. Dip down until your rear knee almost touches the floor. Hold the tension for a count of 10, then slowly rise back up. Repeat several times before switching legs. Note: This is an excellent exercise for the hamstrings, bottom, and muscles around your hips. However, use caution not to stress your knees. If you feel pain in your knees, reduce the depth of the lunge. If you have knee problems, talk to your doctor before doing lunges.
Standing calf raises - Stand with your toes and balls of your feet on a step, stair, thick book, or block. Stand straight with your knees locked or nearly locked. Slowly lower your heel toward the floor using your calf muscles to balance. Lower yourself until you feel your calf muscles pull--but not painfully. Hold that position for a count of 10. Now, using only your calf muscles, rise back to a level position. Repeat this 10 times. Note: If you feel too great a strain on your heel, foot, or leg muscles, don't push it. A little tension is what you are seeking, not pain. Use a handrail or chair for extra balance if you feel unsteady. As you get stronger, you can try using a barbell with weights over your shoulders to add to the exercise. You should also increase repetitions as you gain strength. If you have knee, foot, or heel problems, talk to your doctor before beginning this exercise.
Hamstring Stretch - Stand erect with legs crossed, outsides of feet together. Bend over with rear knee straight. Reach toward feet or bring torso toward legs. Hold stretch. Repeat with opposite leg. This is an excellent stretching exercise for warming up before intensive leg workouts or for cooling down following your workout. Be sure to keep your rear knee straight!
Inner Thigh Toner - Lie flat on the floor with your stomach up and back on the ground. While keeping both legs straight, raise one of your legs about 6" off the floor. Make a circular motion with the leg, keeping your toes pointed. Make 16 circles, then lower your leg back to the floor. Repeat with the other leg. Try to do it daily! This exercise is brought to you by A.D. We tried it. It's harder than you might think--we could feel the burn!
Leg Lifts - Lie flat on your back with your feet and legs together, hands and arms at your sides. Lift both legs 4-6 inches off the ground and hold them for a count of 2. Spread both legs apart like a "V" and hold for a count of 2. Bring both legs back together and hold for a count of 2. DO NOT LET YOUR LEGS TOUCH THE GROUND! . With your legs still up, raise them until they are about 2 feet off the ground. When both legs are up, hold for a count of 2. Spread and hold for a count of 2. Bring them back together and hold for another count of 2. Bring them both back to 4-6 inches off the groun and hold for a count of 2. Bring them both to the floor. Then, start again! This thigh and bottom toner were provided by Zip who tells us, "This exercise is difficult and the first time you try it, you probably will only be able to perform the first few steps. You work your way up to 3 sets of 10. Add a step every dy until you are doing 3 sets of 10 with the firmer bottom and thighs to prove it!"
Abs: 1.Standing push-ups. Do these in front of a wall at home, or even outside against a tree. Stand with your feet apart at hip-width. Your hands should go on the wall at shoulder height. Contract your abs and hold them in throughout the exercise. As you inhale, slowly lower your chest toward the wall. Keep you heels on the ground as you do this. When your nose is just inches from the wall, begin to exhale, pushing away until you have returned to your starting position. Build up to 15 repetitions. This will strengthen your arms as well.
2.Standing side crunches. Stand with knees slightly bent, placed hip-width apart. Form soft fists and bend your elbows, bringing your fists next to each other at the center of your chest. Take a deep breath to begin. Exhale and bend from the waist, lowering your right rib toward your right hip bone. Squeeze your abs as you do this. Inhale yourself back up to start, and then exhale to the left. You can do this alternating for 1 to 2 minutes.
3.Standing oblique twist. Your stance should be one of feet placed hip-width apart. Make a goal post with your arms by holding them at shoulder height with the elbows bent up at 90 degrees (your palms should be forward). Inhale, and then as you exhale lift your right knee up and rotate toward the right. This will twist through your waist. Contract your abs as you do this, and keep your hips forward. Inhale to lower your leg and twist back. Do the same with the left knee, rotating to the left. Alternate sides for a minute or two. This will also help your leg muscles.
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in my oppinion being 79 pounds is a good thing i am 13 too and i weigh 100 pounds and am 5'4 so i dont thinkyou need to lose any weight but if you really do try sit ups
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That is not in the healthy BMI. You should be at least 105.
EAt some food!
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