A weight loss question that should definitely interest you all this week
And I want only serious answers please ! I don’t have time to go to a gym or anything due to my work schedule, that’s why I’m asking on here.
For everyone suggesting a gym, I stated earlier that I don’t have time for one, and I simply can’t afford to go to a nutritionist or anything like that. I’m only 16, my job doesn’t give me much extra money and my insurance isn’t all that great.
(also, don’t buy junk food so you can’t eat it!)
breakfast - fruit, yogurt, milk, two scoops protein powder in blender (protein smoothie) or oatmeal with fruit in it
snack btwn bfast and lunch - fruit (apple, pear, grapes, whatev.) with a nonfat cream cheese dip or peanut butter is even better
lunch - sandwich on whole wheat/grain bread w/ no condiments with a side of soy/baked/wheat chips or even a salad w/ no dressing (you dont have to have the same thing every day - look online for other healthy lunch choices)
snack btwn lunch and din. - almonds, low-sugar yogurt w/ granola, trail mix (not a lot of marshmallows or choc. chips - mostly nuts and raisins and dried fruits), etc. (again, look online)
dinner - whole wheat pasta with sauce and veggies, lean meats like chicken (grilled is always better), grilled shrimp or other fish (tip - always have a salad BEFORE dinner so you fill up on veggies and less carbs and stuff)
dessert - fruit (healthy and sweet) or a little bit of DARK chocolate (darker = healthier)
EXERCISE- (tip - drinking cool water while you exercise helps reduce soreness and builds muscle)
- rent dance videos (like zumba) from the library to do with a friend
- rent Pilates and/or yoga videos
- every time you get the mail, walk around the block once
- find bike trails close to home to check out
- sign up for a 5K to run with a friend
- become a dog walker - lots of running and walking (you also get some extra $)
- do some sit-ups/push-ups/planks whenever there are commercials in a TV show (switch up the routine so its not boring)
healthy tips -
- when you go to a party, eat before you go so you dont fill up on junk and ruin all your hard work
- if you want a soda taste but not soda, mix seltzer with a splash of 100% fruit juice
- switch to nonfat/skim milk and whole grain/wheat bread
- watch your fat intake
- get at least 8 hrs of sleep per night and stick to a schedule - it will make you feel more awake (go to bed at 10 every night and wake up at 7 instead of going to bed at 1am and waking up at 10)
hope i helped and best of luck!! have a great summer and get fit! :]
