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I want to lose weight for the prom which is in April. Im a size 20 now and would like to be a size 12 by then. I need some weight loss help! How can I work this around my school schedule?
How to LOSE weight?
First, determine from the information below, what your weight should be. Then set yourself goals of a week, 2 weeks, a month, 3 months, 6 months and a year. As you see yourself meeting your goals it becomes easier. Remember, you didn't gain your weight overnight so don't expect to lose if overnight. Plus, weight lost slowly is more likely to stay off than weight lost in a hurry.
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years.
BMI Classification
18.5 or less Underweight
18.5 to 24.99 Normal Weight
25 to 29.99 Overweight
30 to 34.99 Obesity (Class 1)
35 to 39.99 Obesity (Class 2)
40 or greater Morbid Obesity
Check out your BMI at the bmi calculator site below to see where you stand.
bmi calculator:
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/
If you need conversion info, 1 kg = 2.2 pounds and 2.54 cm = 1 inch (12 inches = 1 foot)
Info if you are trying to LOSE weight:
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/treatment/overweight-treatment.php
"How can I Lose 1 pound of body weight per week?"
One pound of body fat is equal to about 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of weight per week, you need to eat 500 calories/day LESS than you burn.
But it's not a good idea to lose weight simply by cutting calories. As well as decreasing calories you should increase your daily physical exercise. This helps to burn calories and build more lean tissue which in turn burns more calories.
"What should a minimum calorie intake be?"
As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low.
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/calorie-intake-to-lose-weight.php
Normal Adult Height-Weight Range Table
http://www.recipehound.com/weight.html
Average Teenager Weight
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/average-teenager-weight-236.html
Check out this link for exercise information:
http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Exercises/Exercises.htm
Another thing that helps to lose weight is to always eat a good breakfast. That helps to jump start your metabolism which helps start burning calories. Also, try to drink 8 eight ounce glasses of water every day. One before every meal (except breakfast) and before all snacks. That helps curb your appetite which helps reduce caloric intake.
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I was in the same position you were a year or so ago and im going through it again. im not getting ready for prom in april but my wedding and I want to shed some of my extra lbs off. I picked up the book "you are what you eat" and it really has helped me, and I only read it two months ago. it gives you the basics and helps you understand what foods are bad even though you may thing that they are good...
its amazing, it really helped me!
do everystage in moderation, go for a one mile walk, then a two mile walk, slowly decrease your food portion size, and do drink a lot of water
eat fruits and veggies, stuff thats good for you. and go for walks, go to the gym etc
Drink lots of water.
I'm fat. :)
