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13 year old-overweight
I am 13 (girl) and overweight. Am I too young to worry about my weight? I have heard many different answers and have tried many different ways to lose weight but I’m in my first year of high school and don’t have much time to work out everyday. Any tips?
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There are 3 basic body types, one where the person has a high metabolism naturally and requires the least amount of exercise to stay healthy. Then there is one that falls in the middle, this is the more average body type you see and they require more exercise than the first to keep off weight even if they watch what they eat. Lastly is the body type that no matter what you do and what you eat, requires the most exercise of all types. This is explained well in Ayurvedic medicine which is a lifestyle that comes from India. They have figured out ways to discover what your body type is and what are the best foods for your type. For example, my body type doesn't do well on chocolate. I learned that before I even read it. The fats made me break out in pimples/clogged pores or I would get real gassy. What is best for you best not be the best for someone else. Here is a link to on line test,below the video to discover your body type. Otherwise, things you try that help friends lose weight may not work on you.
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Walking is always good. Doing some yoga can help stretch and prepare your muscles first so they are better able to handle any kind of work out. If you need something more active like jumping jacks, maybe jump roping would help. Or a good way to go is any kind of dance exercise class. I took a dancerise class in my early twenties, twice a week with a friend. It was too much exercise for my body type and I lost weight I didn't need to lose and ended up under 100 lbs. It scared me, I quit and chosen to do less vigorous exercise. Theres days, Jamba day is very popular. It is very upbeat and vigorous. It would be hard to keep up while starting. If theres a computer at home, look up jamba dance videos and try to follow along for exercise. Once you have your stamina up if it isn't already, you can check your local community for classes which I have found held at the local pool. We'd get booklets in the mail for each season listing classes. Some taught ballroom dance, some were not excercise related at all or the local community college can offer classes like that. I went with mom once to learn some basic spanish when I was an older child, at a night class at community college. Its easiser to keep to a routine if you go to a class than to do it at home. That is why I go to a gym. WHen I am there, I can't say, oh, I'll do it tomorrow and watch something on tv instead. Good luck
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