How do I lose 20lbs?
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Well obviously, cardio is not a problem for you. So it must be your eating habits. However, you are only 15 and will keep losing weight; everybody looks best at 17 (usually scary thin). But it's good that you want to make lifestyle changes. Your motobolism is going to be faster than it will ever be in your life in the next few years, so eat 5-6 smaller meals a day to keep that up.
First thing to go: SODA! When I was 15 I drank three sodas a day and I paid for it badly. In the last few years, I've weened myself off of it, and the results are amazing. Pretty much take sugar out of your diet for the most part. You also need to avoid Trans Fats (or partially hydronated oils, save the ones in peanut butter). Protein is your best friend at this point, but go for lean meats. You want to balance one gram of protein for every 4 grams of carbs. When you get older, start lifting weights. Keep the cardio going along with it.
Hope this helps.
Eat healthy foods. No processed foods. See a nutritionist.
Good luck.
You said you are slim and an athlete? Then you shouldn't have to lose 20lbs. But if you want to keep it off during the summer you have to exercise throughout and eat healthy, just cause you're on summer vacation doesn't mean your body is too. I kind of know how you feel, I, too, play sports - volleyball and softball both varsity at my school, and I am also trying to lose weight for volleyball season... only thing is I was obese, not slim like you said you are. Losing 10 pounds throughout a season is really good! I somehow managed to gain 10 pounds last volleyball season (my dad thought it might be a thyroid issue, but we never got it checked). Well anyways, all you have to do is remember that since your body is used to exercising during the sports seasons, you have to continue exercising throughout the off-season to keep your weight down because you're body is used to it. I hope this helped. Lastly, I wish I was your height for volleyball! (I'm only 5'4" and they have me as a digger, setter, and spiker, so figure ha-ha). I wish you the best of luck in your sports this season =].
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