I am 14, 169 pounds.My exercise comes from walking in the hallways at school.
Answer on What is a good diet for me?
I have lost 20 pounds simply by making better food choices and going to the gym 2-3 times per week. These things really make a difference in your diet:
-Drink only water or drinks with sugar substitute. Soda and fruit juices can be up to 300 calories per serving! Cutting those makes a big difference. Try to drink at lease 80 ounces of fluid per day.
-Order something that's grilled instead of fried. Foods that are fried are saturated with fats, and fats are stored directly into your body.
-Order vegetables instead of starches. For example, order some green beans or mushy peas instead of chips or rice.
-Cut back on bread. Eat one piece of bread with a meal (even use one half of the bun on sandwiches). Try to also eat whole grain breads instead of "white" breads.
-Eat breakfast lunch and dinner at regular times each day. Snack if you are hungry in between.
-Snack healthier. Instead of eating candy or potato chips, eat a whole grain cereal, some toast, or veggies.
If you live a sedentary lifestyle, your body naturally burns around 1900-2000 calories per day. Therefore you should not eat more than that if you are not active. Women, on average, should consume around 1400 calories per day.
Exercising also helps increase your metabolism. Do running, jump-roping, climbing stairs, or doing some sort of cardio workout 3-4 times per week for at least 30 minutes. This will boost your body's natural production of antioxidants, which helps you metabolize food more effectively to feed your body. Exercise also has many other benefits for your body like decreasing your likelihood of getting certain cancers, heart problems, and bone problems. It is always a good idea to become more physically fit.
Do not fall for those diet gimmicks such as Nutrisystems or pills. Those will not work, and any results will be temporary. The best thing you can do is simply make better, realistic choices about the types of food you're eating and to introduce a cardio exercise regimen. You will lose weight, and you will ultimately feel a lot better about yourself.
