Group: Specific Diets & Nutrition

Specific Diets & Nutrition
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 104, Messages: 22775

With so many diets and nutritional plans out there, you can get lost. Find out what works best for others and share your experiences!

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Lost a lot of weight....now what?

apow05
apow05
Posts: 1
Joined: 2005/09/26
United States
2005/09/27, 11:27 PM
I am 14 years old (5'9) currently and i have lost nearly 50 pounds in the last year (175 lbs to 129 lbs). I still have a layer of body fat around my abdominal area as well as my chest area. Although, my abs are starting to become visible. I am just wondering how many calories I should be taking to in to keep losing that fat? If I use the rule of thumb about 10 x bodyweight that will be 1200-1300 calories. Is that enough to lose fat at 14 years old? If not, how many should I be consuming? Also, should I be lifting? Cardio? Thanks for all of your help.

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bropie
bropie
Posts: 1,084
Joined: 2004/12/04
Canada
2005/09/28, 08:54 AM
being only 14 years old, i wouldnt suggest getting too serious with this. you are still growing, and dont want to impede that. its great you lost that weight, so just adopt a sound nutritional plan and a good workout schedule and things will continue to shine. save the calorie counting for a few years.