Diet!!! >=[ !!!?
Author: Anyone have good tips for a diet and exercise? I'm 15 and i'm 130 pounds 5 foot 6 inches.
I was hoping to lose some weight because lately, i've been gaining weight, so i wanna look healthy by the summer.
Also, tips to STICK to a diet??? i can NEVER stick to a diet!! i always start a diet, and then i end up forgetting it.
PLEASE HELP!!! thnxx =] ?
also is there any way to speed up my metabolism???
any advice to keep weigth off after losing it??
Dieting can be tricky, especially at such a young age. A HUGE reason we grab junk food is not because we really "need" it… it's because our blood sugar (glucose) is low and our body knows that sugars will do a quick job of restoring our levels. A suggestion that worked for me: Make yourself eat something healthy every 2 hours. I know this sounds difficult, and it is at first. But keeping your glucose levels steady with apples, carrots, broccoli, etc., will really help. Also, every time you are tempted to eat something not-so-good-for-you, remind yourself that your brain is just telling you that your glucose levels are down and it doesn't require junk food to restore them. Make sure everyone around you (including your parents) knows about your plan to stick to a healthy diet so they can encourage you in your efforts. Another tip: recently, I lost about 20 pounds by drinking a juice that someone had recommended to me. I loved it so much that I now sell it (don't get me wrong… I'm not a salesperson, I'm a chiropractic student). The basis behind Goji juice (pronounced "go - g" as in "Gee Whiz") is that it helps to alkalinize your body. Basically, carbohydrates and lipids (fats) get turned into acid in your body. Since we live in a society where carbs and lipids are the main source of calories in our diet (even when we're trying REALLY hard to avoid them!), most of us have very acidic bodies. Viruses & bacteria love an acidic environment and thrive and reproduce in our warm, acidic bodies. That's one of the reasons we get sick all the time. Lipids are also stored in our bodies when they are not basic. So this juice helps to balance out the acid and allows us to let go of the excess weight. The only reason I tell everyone about it now is because of the impact it's had in my life. If you're intrested in checking it out, you can visit my page at http://sarahhudak.freelife.com. No matter what route you choose in losing weight, just make sure you play it smart, ask for advice from those who know about it, and have fun!