Fitness Question

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I think this is the best are for this question, because I really wouldn't consider it a sport.

My step-mom had diabeties and the family, to support her all eat a vegan diet. I'm allowed to eat meat, just at home I eat what she cooks.

Anyway I was very happy with the diet in the end because I lost a lot of weight. I'm still chubby, but before I was on the line of minor obisiedy, so if I stick to this diet and burn 300-400 calories a day can I lose more weight, is it healthy? Even though I lost weight I want to be thinner, I want to be fit. I have not started lifting weights cause something about my muscles are still developing.

Anyway can anyone provide some tips for me to lose more weight, and what's an appropiate age to start lifting weights?

Thanks,
Alex

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[Ryandel]

Here's the steps I actually took to lose some weight/get buff.

1) Set a goal for yourself. Make sure it's something that you can accomplish, and that it's not an unhealthy target weight. Also take into account that losing a lot of weight is usually gonna be something you're going to incorporate into your lifestyle

2) Consult a nutritionist or family doctor. They can help you plan out a diet and exercise plan that's fits you.

3) Try to get a gym membership. It'll really benefit you on your goal of losing weight. Also there's gym trainers that you can talk to for additional help.

4) If you do get a gym membership, you should start off by doing cardio and aerobic work-outs, such as:
-Running(treadmill)
-Biking
-Dancing
-Swimming
-Ellipticals
While doing this, you should consider doing them in intervals. Interval training refers to alternating difficult and easy, higher and lower intensity; and is generally considered more useful for burning fat. A good place to start is making 10% of you're work out at an intense rate/pace. You should also start off by exercising 30+ minutes, 3-4 times a week.

Important Notes:
-Never skip meals, if you do only skip dinner
-If you're feeling hungry and it's not meal time, eat something healthy but in a small quantity. e.g salt free pretzels, dried fruit (not with additive sugars),protein bar, granola bar or mix, and so on.
-If you're planning to get abs here's some keynotes:
-You cannot get a sixpack in any way other than losing fat. Period.
-200 crunches a night will not do ANYTHING to make them more visible
-You cannot get an eightpack or twelvepack unless your genes allow it.
Don't try any extra "building"; it won't do anything.
-Take some rest from working out, don't over exert yourself because that's not healthy

-Alex D
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[Bobby]

Lifting weights can be done at your age - it just has to be done in careful moderation. Don't try to push yourself as far as how much you are going to lift. Also, try not to do too much of it in a small time period.

[pontiacdriver]

I think this is the best are for this question, because I really wouldn't consider it a sport.

My step-mom had diabeties and the family, to support her all eat a vegan diet. I'm allowed to eat meat, just at home I eat what she cooks.

Anyway I was very happy with the diet in the end because I lost a lot of weight. I'm still chubby, but before I was on the line of minor obisiedy, so if I stick to this diet and burn 300-400 calories a day can I lose more weight, is it healthy? Even though I lost weight I want to be thinner, I want to be fit. I have not started lifting weights cause something about my muscles are still developing.

Anyway can anyone provide some tips for me to lose more weight, and what's an appropiate age to start lifting weights?

Thanks,
Alex

As for the whole nutrition thing just make sure that you are eating a well balanced diet as it is absolutely critical that you intake the proper amount of nutrients as you are in puberty and need the right amount of food intake so that you will grow normally. I would visit www.mypyramid.gov for good advice on formulating a meal plan for yourself. If you are not opposed to eating meat, then you should definitely include meat in your diet but in moderation.

As for the whole lifting issue, I agree with the earlier post that you must do things in moderation. Start out with small weight and work your way up. I would talk to your gym teacher or coaches to get advice on what kind of weight lifting would be right for you. The best way to stay trim and keep off weight is by staying physically active. Joining a sports team or doing regular exercise such as riding a bike, jogging everyday, etc. are all good ways to keep a good figure as long as they are done in moderation.