Iam 12 and weight to lose weight before school starts in 19 days.I want to lose 40 pounds. so thank you!?

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pycosal	You can not loose 40 pounds fast.You need to decrease your caloric intake and increase your exercise.try eating 5 small feedings a day say oatmeal for breakfast,fruit veggies yogurt cottage cheese,eat real food not processed stay away from breads and junk food no soda and lots of water.Good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Robin1B	Sweetie, it's impossible to lose that much weight that quickly. Plus trying to do so is unhealthy. Please be very careful as you don't want to develop bulimia or anorexia. I'd suggest, with your parents permission, join something like weight watchers, or go to your doctor. They can teach you healthy portion sizes and how to eat healthy food. They can also help you with exercise. (I lost 54 pounds in a year with them) Also be careful with the exercising - an hour everyday of the week seems a bit much to me. If your parents are willing to take you go to Bally's and talk to a fitness coach. Or better yet, join a sports team at school. That will give you tons of free exercise. I completely understand how you feel but coming from a place where I was anorexic at 15 (I got down to under 90 pounds) I know the dangers or too much dieting. Please be careful and seek some professionals and your parents! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Abercrombie_Cutiee	hi i am 12 too!!! um i would say to not eat a lot and have water and salald only. umm instead of 1 hour do 2 hours. u will like lose 2 pounds a week. so ya im trying to lose weight too but it is working for me. hope that helps Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

suppy_sup	The only way to lose 40 pounds in 19 days is cutting a leg off! It takes about loosing 3 pounds a week in a healthy way! You should have thought of this when school ended! I recomend eating in moderation, use a small plate and eat with your weak hand. NEVER eat past 8:00, that's a major cause of obesity! Eat organic foods, like eggs and salads and fruits. k? No processed crap! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

savagescorpio	No dieting for you! You are far too young and will not reach you maximum growth potential if you stop eating. The important thing is to change WHAT you eat. TAlk to your mom/dad for help. No processed foods - just eat fruit, vegetables, lean meats, nuts/seeds/legumes (beans), and whole grain foods. Try drinking water instead of pop. And try to stay active all day long - ride your bike, go for a walk, go swimming, help with housework. Every motion helps so even watching t.v., try to get up to change the channel instead of using the remote control. Walk to the store instead of getting a lift. If you are eating the right things, then the weight will come off without stunting your growth. Good luck to you and remember that if you make a mistake and binge on something, don't freak out about it - just go right back to eating well and exercising a lot. You will not lose 40 pounds in 19 days but you will see a real difference and soon enough you will be the size/shape that you wish for. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

p_santmyer	you can lose 40 pounds but you wont lose it in 19 days, it'll take time. keep drinking the water and make your workout intense but fun. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lil mami	should have though about that before summer started Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nickster51875	You are setting your goal WAY to high. What you want is IMPOSSIBLE. I don't care what anyone says, aside from getting your stomach stapled or cutting off some limbs, it's impossible to lose that much weight. Try to eat more vegetables and LAY OFF CARBS!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

skt83193	cut down the portions u eat. if u eat 2 handfuls of something, cut it down to 1 handful.- u get it? and stop eating junk food such as- chips, cookies,and candy. eat lots of fruits and veg. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jenn in Florida	I recently lost 60 pounds and trust me it did not happen over night. And certainly not in 19 days. Just keep exercising and drinking lots of water. Try to eat a lot of fiber and low fat. CARBS ARE OKAY! Just learn which ones are good and which ones are not. Try to stay away from white foods like processed sugars, processed flour, potatoes. If you are going to eat pasta try a whole wheat pasta. Try to make sure you are eating 5-8 SMALL meals per day. Watch your portions that is where most people really get into trouble. Good Luck. Also, Weight Watchers was a great place for me you should talk to your parents and find the nearest meeting and attend it to see if it will work for you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

adriana24	you are definitely not going to lose 40lbs. in 19 days, but you can set that weight loss goal in a more long term sense. start to eat healthy things like fruits & veggies. stay away from junk food like potato chips or candy. exercise at a healthy level, & get more active! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

HI people!!!	you cant do that. its safe to lose 3 pounds a week only. dont do a crash diet but eat healthyer (no chips fried stuff) thy eating more fruits and veggies. When your hungry eat slowly do you can tell that your full easyer. Go to the doctor before you start a diet. Run or swim for an hour thats the best exersise. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brogdenuk	Why would yuo want to lose that amount of weight in such a quick time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

spackler	Your goal is WAY too lofty! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lilsam567	i had the same problum i sarted slim fast & i had my mom put me on a dite i hope you rech your gole Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jenmazz30	First of all, be happy with yourself. Talk to your parents, gardian or maybe your school nurse about checking out a diet program. All of the diet programs offer programs for all ages. Don't starve yourself and focus on being a 12 year old and having fun & doing well in school. You have your entire life ahead of you to enjoy. =-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jenny	forty pounds in 19 days is not going to happen be realistic maybe 15 pounds maximum, remember the slower you lose it the more likely it is too stay off, as you admit you eat alot the only way you can lose weight is by sensibly cutting down your food intake, try fruit and eggs in the morning, replace white breads with wholegrain and white pasta and rice for brown etc, it's all about the choices you make you can do this, good luck. If you need any diet/exercise advice email me I'll be happy to help. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

joe_smo_red	well stop eating stupid. wouldn't that make the most sense? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bored silly	just eat lots of healthy stuff and i know that really hard, but make it work. make urself get grossed out with fattening foods. trick ur mind and it'll start craving fruits instead. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LaurenLovesYou	It is possible to lose 40 pounds (although it may not be healthy depending on how much you weigh) but it is not something that can happen in 19 days... you may be able to lose a few pounds but it will take a few months to lose 40, sorry! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rocksinger4ever	Dude, that's like soo impossible. Think about it: 40 pounds..... 19 DAYS . Not gonna happen honey. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

EL Big Ed	Too much too soon take it slower Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥Juicy Couture♥	What's your weight now that makes you want to lose 40 so badly? 40 is a lot and takes a lot of time, my friend worked out for a month and lost 15 pounds, and that is supposed to be a good result in such a short time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

reverenceofme	If you continue to exercise and eat a low calorie, low fat diet you can lose 2-4 pounds per week. White meats (chicken and turkey, most fish) is low in calorie and in fat. Veggies are also filling, but not high in calories or fat. Organize a plan for eating, and stick to it. Collect all your "trigger foods"(foods you binge on), and store them all in one place. Put a sign on that place not to touch, and don't. Eat raw and natural foods, not Cheetos, and continue to exercise. It is unlikely that you will lose much the first couple of days or even weeks, but soon your cravings will go away and you will slowly lose the weight. Do not starve yourself, this won't work and you will only gain the weight back. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

deen	your goal is impossible Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LL Cool J	40 lbs is a little unrealistic, I guarantee if you keep it up and exercise you could lose 15lbs. Losing 15lbs is very visible on a person Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mt. Kilimanjaro	40 pounds in 19 days? oh my god! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

0110010100	You cant lose all that weight that fast but if you keep up doing good youll get there soon enough. -keep excersicing -keep drinking water -dont eat unhealthy food or food that will make you fat -keep away from snacks, anything that is in a box, dry foods it takes a lot of disciplin but you can lose a lot of weight, dont do drugs have a good life Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mike	Before you start a diet and exercise program read the following articles: http://teenadvice.about.com/cs/bodyimage/bb/teendieting.htm http://www.webmd.com/content/article/101/106227.htm The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better: 1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities. Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight: Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/99147.htm http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/102117.htm 2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement. Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday: Food Pyramids: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d http://www.mypyramid.gov/ Antioxidant Superstars - Vegetables and Beans: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107638.html Antioxidant Loaded Fruits: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107640.html Good Carbs Mean Better Weight: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100/105783.htm The Benefits of Protein: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/98824.htm Some Fats Are Good For You: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/40075.htm Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107641.html What You Should Eat Daily: http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_201.jhtml Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy: http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_101.jhtml 3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you're doing all exercises correctly. The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training: Exercise Prescription on the Net http://www.exrx.net/ Starting an Exercise Program: http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/startexercise.htm Strength Training Basics: http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/trainbasics.htm Cardiovascular Machine Workouts: http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/cardiowork.htm Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/72314.htm Understanding Your Training Heart Rate: http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/thr.htm Exercise Errors: http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/errors.htm Getting a Flat Stomach: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/81365.htm Weight Lifting - Does Order Matter: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/96440.htm Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/103524.htm Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/1728_81005.htm 4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety. 5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you have any questions and good luck! Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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