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Teen Weight Loss Is The Secret To Your Success
By Julia Taylor-Fernandez
Teen weight loss is quite popular in our society today. Too many
teenagers seem to eat a lot of fast food and drink too much sugary
soda and not much exercise to stop the excess weight being turned
to fat.
Once a teen weight loss program is devised, in consultation with
your doctor and a nutritionist, then you will see a change in
appearance and you may find you have more friends than you thought
you had. Teen weight loss may even change your outlook on life.
Teen Obesity Is Almost An Epidemic
Some of your obese friends may want to know your secret. You
may even have to share the secret of your successful teen weight
loss program.
Obesity among teenagers in the United States is reaching almost
epidemic proportions, with estimates now declaring a third of
all teens are obese, while up to half are overweight.
Muscle Weighs More Than Fat
In making your own assessment, remember that some kids have large
frames, which means their bones are larger. Muscle weighs more
than fat, so a kid who works out and has a large frame may weigh
more than the proscribed definition of ideal weight for their
height.
It’s also important to note that many pre-teens may still have
a store of “baby fat” which magically disappears during a growth
spurt. A teen weight loss regimen may not make sense in these
cases.
Common Sense
However, common sense will tell you if you’re overweight
or obese. You also know if your diet isn’t the best. Combine
the two and you may see it’s time to review your options
and look for a diet to sensibly reduce those pounds.
Consult Your Doctor And A Nutritionist Before You Do Anything
Teen weight loss programs should be carefully analyzed by consultation
with your doctor and a nutritionist. Teens are growing rapidly,
going through growth spurts followed by periods of stability.
Your nutritional needs at your current stage of development needs
to be considered.
That said, a teen weight loss program may be less than enchanting
to the teen in question, as radical changes in diet may be necessary
for effective teen weight loss. However, in the end, you’ll be
a happy teen who will likely be sharing that teen weight loss
plan with friends.
We all know that fried and fatty foods, too much soda and empty
calories (read junk food and candy) are major culprits which your
teen weight loss program must address.
Gradual Changes
One good strategy for success is to be gradual in changes. Abrupt
withdrawal of all the usuals, results in a cranky teen who may
not stick with the program and who will drift back into old bad
habits.
For example, make an agreement with yourself for one soda per
day for the first week, replacing the remainder of the usual drinks
with juices. After awhile, you may come to prefer juices over
soda, particularly when you get on the scale and see your weight
go down.
Lots Of Fruit, Lean Meat and Vegetables
You know the rest. Boring and unsavory as it may seem, snacks
of fruit instead of chips, lots of lean meat like fish and chicken,
and as many vegetables in variety as you can eat should be your
staples.
In order to stick with the program, and not quit over feeling
deprived, allow yourself french fries or a burger once a week.
You’ll soon find these items to be not so appealing. Now there’s
a teen weight loss program that works!
A Custom Teen Weight Loss Program
The first step is to consult with your doctor. Your doctor will
diagnose if you are definitely overweight and if you require a
referral to a nutritionist/dietitian. The nutritionist will be
able to devise a program for you and will advise on the best foods
and the type of exercise you may need to do to loose the excess
weight.
You will find once you are on this program, that loosing weight
is not that difficult. It just requires a goal and you will feel
a sense of achievement once the pounds start melting away.
Your appearance may change, with a better outlook on life and
you may find yourself with more dates thanks to teen weight loss.
About the Author:
Julia Taylor-Fernandez has written a number of articles on dieting, nutrition and cooking including
General Nutrition,
Meal Plans,
Teapot Cake,
Low Carb Cheese Cake,
Fresh Fruit,
Nutritional Information,
Healthy Appetizers,
Low Carb Dinners,
Health Food Store.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles on this website.
Did You Know?
How can I inform other parents about child food allergies my
child has if they go to their house?
The best way to inform other parents about
child food allergies your child has is to sit down and talk with
them. If your child visits them often then you definitely need
to make sure the parents know what your child is allergic too
and how bad the reaction can be.
You also may need to caution them about
preparing certain foods near a food that is going to be given
to your child. It may seem like a burden and you may even feel
like it is a hassle for the other parent but most adults would
prefer you telling them then finding out the hard way after a
child in their presence has had an extreme allergic reaction.
It is also important that you, as a parent
or adult, ask other parents if their children have any food allergies
before their children come to your house. That way you can be
prepared as well.
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