Weight loss and Swim team

Im 5’5 and a half and im 150 but im still skinny but I want to lose some of my tummy and tone up my legs but I cant find anyway to eat healthy and I dont now really what to eat. and im joining a swim team this year so I need to build up some lean muscle to make the team so if you guys have any answers please help. :D

Answer #1

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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.

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

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Average Teenager Weight

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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.

Answer #2

Trust me - being on the swim team will help you tone up. So you should go to like a public pool or something to practice stuff there.

Answer #3

How are you unable to eat healthy? Are there not healthy foods in your home? Eat as much lean protein as you can. Make sure you eat fruits and vegetables at every meal. Do cardio for 45 minutes 6 days a week and do some weight lifting for 15 minutes a day. Concentrate on getting strong abdominal muscles because that will improve your swimming. Congradulations on getting on the swim team and good luck to you! Swimming is one of my favorite sports!

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