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I need ideas on how to lose weight.
I'm a 16, almost 17 year old female, junior in high school. For my whole life I've struggled with my weight, and now I'm finally getting tired of it. I'm about 5'3 or 5'4. I weigh about 167 pounds. I don't LOOK that fat but I know that I am. I'm very self-concious, because out of my group of friends I've always been the 'chubby one'.
I know many people will say exersize and eat healthy, but that just doesn't really cut it for me.
I try to eat healthy & I run cross country, play basketball & softball all for my school.
I don't want to mention to my parents or doctor about losing weight because I'm embarassed by it.
I know I shouldn't be, but I just am.
If anyone could help me in anyway possible I'd really appreciate it.
I want to get this under control before I hit college and have to fear the "freshman 15".
Thanks.
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don't take any kind of supplement, cause its not going to work. really you know the answer to this questions, eat right, portion control, more fruits and veggies, but out the sweets for a bit, drink lots of water, and EXERCISE! if you do this right you'll see a significant change. i swear.
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You said that you're very self-conscious so maybe the "fat" is what you're viewing yourself and not how others view you. Do your friends really call you the chubby one?
A lot of people are consulting their doctors about losing weight, so you shouldn't be embarassed. You really should talk to your doctor to see if you're at a healthy weight and to see what sort of diet regiment you should go for. Otherwise, it seems like you're doing just fine in being active and attempting to eat healthily.
My piece of advice other than you need to consult your doctor is that the "freshman 15" is a complete and utter myth. It comes from unconscious eating on campus through the meal plans (and campus doesn't usually have healthy food), lack of exercise because you're tired or studying all the time, and probably one too many keggers (especially if you go to my school). So really, just be aware of what you eat freshman year and you won't have to fear the "freshman 15."
There's actually a few people I know who have lost weight freshman year. I lost weight from running around campus and snacking on healthy foods from home (or fruit). Plus if you live on campus, you can go to the gym more often since it's right on campus.
But really, get in touch with your doctor first about a healthy lifestyle. And maybe work with a counselor to tackle self image issues.
cheers,
stargirl
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