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2005/06/28, 12:46 AM
Okay, I'm 13 years old and I jsy started at this site.I weigh around 180.I know that that is extremely overweight and I want to lose as much weight as possible before September that way I can shock all my friends:big_smile: .That would be awesome!But I'm having trouble getting started.this is what I do for a workout other than what I do from this site:I bike-ride to the track near my house and do 1 lap because that is basically all I can stand.Then I bike-ride a little more and go hme.I do this 1-3 times a day.thats all good for a beginner, but I can't control my eating!Its either that my parents are cooking and they don't know that I'm trying to lose weight and they make really big portions for supper and then there is my friends who also don't know so I eat lots in front of them.What tips and suggestions do you have for me?Thanks!:big_smile:
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2005/06/28, 10:45 AM
Hi Alicia,
Well I think the first thing you need to do is let your parents know that you are trying to lose weight in a safe and sensible manner.
Ask your mom and dad to help you, there's nothing like support for keeping you motivated.
As for your friends, its up to you if you feel you want to tell them or not. When you are around them and you feel like eating alot, try to make good food choices.
Instead of chips and a soda go for fruit and water.
You are going to read this tons of times. Try to eat 5 - 6 or more small meals per day. Make sure you are picking your meals wisely. Believe me after eating all those small meals you won't feel like eating a lot with your friends.
Good luck,
Leslie
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2005/06/28, 11:15 AM
diet is the key, and your parents need to know. 5-6 times a day, small portions, and good food choices. Basically what Leslie said. If you really want to lose the weight though you will have to put in some true cardio effort as well. bike riding can be intense or it can be easy. It's all in what you make of it. A better alternative is to walk to the track. Run around it, and then walk back. Then slowly as you can build your endurance, convert some of the walking distance to running. Eventually you will have time to run 2 laps instead of 1, etc. I commend you for biking, however alot of times if it is done at a leasurely pace it doesn't really increase you heart rate.
good luck.
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2005/06/28, 08:30 PM
It sounds to me like you are a little self concous about letting people in your life know what your are trying to do. DONT BE! Its a wonderful thing that you want to make changes in your life. Let everyone know, and if they have something negative to say about it.....prove them all wrong with your results. It will take self control and dicipline to control your eating and stick to your goals. I wish you luck. Dont be afraid to ask for any help at all. There is plenty of people here willing to help. Train hard! Welcome to FT.
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2005/07/01, 11:19 AM
They Told me to TELL EVERYONE I know. This way I could be motivated and would not want to let anyone down.:)
1st of all you need to set goals. I would set one big goal and several smaller goals to reach you larger goal, this way you are motivating your self and pushing your self enough. Do not push yourself to hard!
I agree with what Leslie said. Everyone told me the same thing. The reason why they say this is because you fill yourself up in moderation and will be less likely to over eat.
I also agree with Gangstershoes, Cardio is what will help you lose more weight.
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\\"Never say TRY because it gives you the chance to quit.\\"
Lori C Sims
“There is only one way... to get anybody to do anything. And that is by making the other person want to do it.”
Dale Carnegie 1888-1955, American Author, Trainer
\\"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.\\"
Jim Rohn
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2005/07/01, 11:34 AM
I told everyone I knew...some acquaintances I didn't tell...so now that I've lost the weight they keep asking me how I did it.
Your close family needs to know what you're doing anyways for safety reasons. If you're doing something wrong or not eating right then they might be able to catch ya before you go down the wrong path.
Other then that when I made the commitment, which was a few weeks into my new lifestyle, I started to tell everyone. For me I couldn't make the commitment until I almost quit, because I wasn't seeing immediate results. Came to a fork in the road and I could either go back to what I was doing or keep up the new lifestyle...been 4 months so far and lose 17 lbs and met my initial weight goal. Once you commit to it it's easy to tell everyone and not be afraid that you won't stick to it. Some can make the commitment from the start...some come to a fork in the road...some never even try to commit. Decide who you are now and decide what you want to look like and feel like in 5 years. Then tell everyone what you've decided...personally I'd be more embarrassed to tell people that I want to be overweight and out of shape. Which is more or less what they expected me to look like...so now they're shocked even after I told them what I decided.
Sorry if this came out harsh...this is more or less everything that went through my head when I made the decision to change my life. Don't intend for it to sound that way...but I was harsh on myself at the time.
Good luck and keep us posted on what you decide
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2005/07/01, 01:19 PM
sstump1 you weren't harsh at all. You basically put the mind portion into the equation. It's the most important piece slimkid. You need to be somewhat harsh on yourself. Tell yourself you are going to do it, keep your diet in check, keep your cardio intense (sweat your butt off while you are doing it), and you will win in the long run. don't measure yourself or weigh yourself constantly though. That sets you up for disappointment. Remember it's a LIFESTYLE change, not a diet that provides a long term effect. good luck.
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2005/07/02, 12:37 AM
Everything that these guys/girls have told you is true. But remember, over 80% of everything you do is mental. You have to believe that you can do it in order to do it. If there is any doubt in your mind, it will only hinder your progress. Visible changes will occur over periods of time, but mental changes happen everytime you push yourself to a new limit. Once you surpass that limit, you now have the belief that you can do it. With every limit you surpass your belief will grow stronger and stronger. Then before you know it, you begin to see visible results. Try not to think about how you are gonna look when you are done, but rather try to think about how much weigh you are going to bump up or how much longer you will do cardio for the next time you work out. Life is a mental challenge, and once you achieve that mental edge, there is nothing you cannot accomplish. Always keep your head up and try not to get discouraged when things dont go according to plan. Nothing is perfect. Results will come to you in time as long as you dont give up. IT works the same way with your diet. The more you follow your diet the more self control you will gain and the more healthy you will want to become. I have learned all of this through experience and I am sure that the other participants in this post have too. Being a wrestler I am very familiar with weight loss and to tell you the truth it is not hard at all. Self dicipline is all one needs to accomplish it. And self dicipline starts in the mind. Before you know it the fat will be gone and replaced with muscle. All you have to do is believe that you can do it. Keep your head held high and train hard. I wish you luck in your quest. Keep Us Posted!!!
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2005/07/02, 10:18 AM
Good Point Krazyjoo. :dumbbell:
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\"Never say TRY because it gives you the chance to quit.\"
Lori C Sims
loricsims@freetrainers.com
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2005/08/07, 07:08 PM
Alicia,
It's been a while since your last post.
For all of us women who have been there and done that
and can write several books, it is crucial to include
you immediate family in on your weight loss goals--for
optimal success.
A good motiviating tip: appreciate your body every day--caress your face, your fingers your toes, your calves remind and assure your self mentally that you love your body and you want to make it the healtiest body ever: not just to get boys and flaunt infront of the girlfriends, but just because your body is the body assigned to you to care
for. It truly is your responsibility to make sure your bod is running on all is cylinders. Drink plenty of WATER. If plain water is too greivous--Get over it!! Nah, but add crystal light (which now come in this portable one serving packets to add to a bottle of water. (Honestly, I was doing it way b4 those packets debuted).
Ciao bella,
KourtneyJLo
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