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Exercising and dieting
Hello im 19/f and i'm 5'6 and weigh about 145 pounds. I'm not fat but not really skinny. I hate a little bit of extra weight on my thighs and a little on my tummy. I want to start exercising but i find it hard to find motivation to do so. I also want to start eating healthier. What foods besides junk should i stay away from? Is there any motivational tips you could give me? I feel like i never have time and i'm always tired when i come home from work. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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At your height and weight you really aren't fat or overweight. with your height you can be about 120-140 and still pull it off depending on your build. I you want to lose your thighs and stomach its going to come down to your diet.
I recommend staying away from junk food but eating to much healthy food will cause you not lose weight also. The bottom line is how many calories are you eating and how active you are. High calorie foods are a killer on the body things like danishes and other such foods can be up to 500 calories each.
At your height and weight you probably need to eat around 1500-1800 calories to lose weight. This is not exact since some days you may eat a little more or a little less. Also try doing some interval training for cardio. This type of cardio only takes about 20 minutes and really burns calories and makes your thighs and hips look great. Also try a sprinting workout....
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Hope this helps!!!
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You should look into classes at your local gym. Being in the class makes you push yourself harder than you would on your own. You should definitely see if there is a Zumba class around you. It is a great, fun way to exercise.
As for foods, cut down on sugar and lay off the processed stuff. Eat more whole grains and balanced meals. Also, you should probably be eating around 1200-1500 calories a day, possibly more if you're more active. Good luck!
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