I Am Sick Of Being Fat!?
Question:
I have no energy.
I want a diet and exercise plan.
PLease, Can you guys help me. I'm tired of being made fun of.
Yeah, My parents Support me, and I ask to eat in every night, but we just do not have time. Dad works 12 hours, mom has to take care of horses. But I do get to spend time with them at least. They are wonderful so just please don't call them mean :) Thanks.
And yes, mom weighs 200+, dad weighs 223... Sigh...
Answers:
First let me say that you are doing such a good job of making the first step to improve your life and you health! Great work!
You can start by asking your school counselor or your doctor. They can give you a diet that fits your parents busy lifestyle.
Drink lots of water, no pop. Start moving, girl! Start doing things you like, walking, dancing in your room to your favorite toons.
Start doing things to help yourself out. If you can't walk to school, have your parents drop you off not at school but close to school. At least you can get a walk in going to school.
Try taking stairs, go to the mall and walk around while window shopping.
Once again, good job of making a decision to change your life for the better!
Good luck!
try just going for a GENTAL run and maby some dancing justn turn your music on and go with the rythem good look x
Start first with your self esteem, next proper nutrition, and gradually add exercise. For further info click on link.
Good 4 you!! You sound like a very mature 11 year old girl. Ok, you are in the right track already, the fact that you want to creat a healthier and happier life for is the first step and you are already there, why dont you explain the same thing that you just explain to us to your parents, they are your best friend and they always will be and I am sure that they want to see you happy and i am sure also they will help you to get there actually I think they might join you and that will be even better cause you all will give support to eachother...Talk to them, and things will be great.
I wish you all the best and dont give up on that!!
love!!
I agree, try to do some activities that get you moving. Dance around in your room. If your really struggeling why not ask your parents if they will take you to the doctor, maybe a health care professional could help build a diet for you that would be healthy for you to follow.
Never be ashamed of who you are. Ignore the ignorant people making fun of you - they are not worth it. You want to make real friends, not people that are fake. Maybe you could join a group with children your own age for support that are also dealing with weight issues, you could ask your parents to see if there is such a thing by where you live.
I would just let your parents know this is something you want to start working on.
dont worry everything will turn out fine im happy that your worried about it now then later i think that you need to start out slow just jog in place for 10 mins to sit ups crunches or dance i know its hard to get to the pool but when you can thats a great way to loose weight. It will take a while you can do it and i understand about the eating out a lot we are always on the go but in the morning b4 school is a great way to loose weight because your body burns more in the morning or after school. maybe go out for a sport! you may b too young for school sports but rec soccer or softball just do something to get you moving
Here's what you should do.
Talk to your doctor, ask him to check for thyroid problems and sugar problems. These things can make it very difficult to lose weight traditionally. Assuming those aren't an issue, start with some simple things. There are some great Yoga DVD's out there designed specifically for weight loss. They really work, and they aren't difficult. You should try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, but also mix up your exercise so you don't get bored. If you mix it up, you also work different muscles, so you're getting the most out of your time.
Also, try eating VERY slowly, as slowly as you can. This will help your body realize when you're truly full - and then stop eating at that point, regardless of what's left on your plate.
Ask you parents to join you in a healthier diet. If you do it together, you've got a built-in support group, so you'll all be more likely to come out ahead.
Cut out fried foods, fatty foods, sugary foods, snacks, sodas, etc. That'll give you the biggest bang for your buck.
You might also want to try eating 5 or 6 very small meals a day, compared to 3 large ones. Your body will make better use of the food, it's kind of like a fireplace. You don't just throw wood into it once or twice a day & expect the fire to burn all day long (it'll burn very rapidly, then die out, right?) - you throw wood into the fireplace every few hours to make sure it burns very slowly and continuously.
Hope this helps! Having your parents on your side will be the biggest help - ask them to join you in this effort.
Don't get discouraged if you don't lose a bunch of weight at first. You'll start to build muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat so you might actually gain a little weight until you've got good muscles developed.
You can do it!
Well many experts say we drink a lot more calories than we used too. So I would start by trying to drink only water. then whatever you eat now, eat half of that instead. Third I suggest finding an activity that you enjoy so it doesn't feel like exercise because it's fun. Like swimming, playing outside with your dog, jumping rope, riding your bike etc. Good Luck!
I know exactly how you feel! Here are some ideas:
1. Get angry about it! You deserve better than carrying around all that extra weight. You aren't going to stand for it any more! Go for a long, hard walk every day, thinking about this. Use your anger and frustration to give you that boost to "get busy" and get fit!
2. Every bit of exercise you do, no matter what it is, will give you the energy you need THE NEXT DAY! You all have horses? Do whatever you can with them to help you work out. Take a young horse out for a walk on the lead. Want to trot with him? Just go ahead! Help your Mom clean out stalls, boy, talk about a workout! Just getting outside in the fresh air (besides the stalls, hahaha) will help you feel better.
3. When school starts again, go talk to the PE teacher (in private) about what you are wanting to do. Tell her you plan to get fit no matter what it takes. She might help you figure out a program of weight training (which burns fat big time!), flexibility, and cardiovascular training that will help you get on the right track. Heck, there might even be a sport at your school that you could go out for that does not cut people, maybe swimming, track, cross-country running, who knows!
4. I know how tough it is to "eat right" when your family eats out. Here are some ideas: You already know about the low-fat choices, such as salads, fruits, etc. How about taking along a plastic container, ordering your regular meal, splitting it in half, automatically putting half in the container and saving it for "later." Who knows, you might not feel like eating it later, but at least it's not in front of you right then and you cannot eat it right then! Drink a glass of water before you start eating. You'll be amazed at how much faster you fill up. Stay away from sugary sodas; they are almost pure fat just waiting to get you!
5. Last but not least, just ignore anyone else who makes fun of you. The little skinny kids in your school now may very well be the ones who "let themselves go" when they grow up and balloon up into giant fatties! Do whatever you can to boost up your own self-esteem. After all, the only opinion that counts is your OWN! Fix your hair, do makeup, fashion, accessories, and make some friends that care about the INNER you! And, honey, show your stuff. You are BEAUTIFUL and don't let ANYONE else make you think otherwise. The only people who put others down are those who are feeling crummy about their own lives. Don't give them the power to bother you, baby!
Good luck and take care. You'll do great!
If you eat out all the time this is going to be hard but not impossible.
You probably drink a lot of pop, try switching to diet, or better yet drink water. Lots and lots of water.
Try setting aside some time everyday to go for a brisk walk. Try to extend time and distance everyday.
Portions are probably your biggest problem, try this method: a portion is about the size of a closed fist on you plate. Stop eating once you are no longer hungry, do not stuff yourself. If you smother your food in ketchup, cut out the ketchup, it is full of sugar. Try eating fat free or fat reduced products and up your intake of fruits and vegetables.
These things will help but if you do not see results as soon as you'd like don't get discouraged. The body is a funny thing, if you drastically reduce your food intake the body thinks you are starving it and will hang onto fat. After a time it gets the message it is not being starved and will start to burn off that excess fat.
I think it is marvelous that you've got supportive parents, this could become a family project.
I feel terrible that you are picked on, it makes me so mad when people do that.
Good luck.
I feel for you. I was always the fat girl in school, too. Good on you for making the decision to change. I'm 19 and have only just recently started a real plan to lose the weight. You should feel good that you're willing to work on the problem so young.
I don't know how you eat right now. If it is fairly normal for a person your age, then it's probably partly genetic, considering your parents' weights. I don't mean you could have a disorder or anything, it could just be that your metabolism is naturally slower than other peoples'. It's the way it went for me when I was younger, too. If that is the case, you just need to find ways to speed it up.
If your diet is unhealthy, either way, you need a diet overhaul.
First off, you need to change the amount of times you eat in a day. Instead of three large meals and a couple snacks, try five to eight smaller meals. A larger meal might consist of a sandwich and a piece of fruit, while a small one could just be a serving or two of veggies/fruits/grains. See the Canada Food Guide for info on serving sizes and how much food you need each day: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-...
Eating this often means that your metabolism doesn't have a chance to slow down between meals, which means you digest faster and less of your food gets stored as fat. Also, if you don't allow yourself to get really hungry, there's less chance that you'll overeat or eat the wrong things.
Ask your parents to start buying low fat/fat free/low calorie condiments. You wouldn't believe how much fat is in one tablespoon of regular salad dressing.
Also, ask them to start buying lean meat. It would be best to cut out red meat altogether, but since you're not the one buying groceries and cooking dinner, I doubt they'd go for it. But lean meat you could probably swing. Also, fish is good for weight loss, so try adding a bit of that your diet.
Eat only whole grain breads. They take longer to digest, so they make you feel full longer. Also, the refined flour in white bread is just awful for you.
Cut out any sugary drinks. No pop, no juice, no sports or energy drinks. Milk is fine 'cos you're still growing (skim is best), but other than that, just water and lots of it.
Very important: Don't deny yourself food. Just make healthier choices. Diets that cut out calories really do a number on you, both physically and mentally. After a couple weeks of being constantly hungry, you're liable to give up.
As for exercise, it's pretty simple for someone your age: at least 30 minutes of light to moderate exercise a day. Maybe just start by going for half hour walks, and once you're feeling a bit more fit, start jogging. Sports are great, too. Pick one you like that involves lots of running, like soccer or tennis. Sedentary sports like baseball won't do much for you. Swimming is good for weight loss, too.
If you haven't got the money for sports or can't get to practices, just walking and running work. If you have siblings or friends in your neighborhood, do things with them like playing frisbee, mock soccer games, even just playing tag. It's a lot more fun than just walking, and sometimes you forget that it's even exercise. The more fun you can have with it, the better.
That's about all I've got for you. Whatever sort of plan you end up choosing, I hope you have success with it. :)
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