Before anything else, weight loss for teens may not be necessary. Mostly, young people have baby fats that they will just outgrow. Their bodies are still developing and even when their tummies are flabbier, there are great chances that it will wear off as teens grow. Also, some teens would want to engage in a weight loss plan because of pressure from society. Social groups have followed the standards set by most fashion magazines. At other times, genes play their role in determining body size. However, there are also young people who experience legitimate weight issues. And for that, there are simple tips that teens can follow.
1. Reduce the sweet consumption. Before, people believed that eating candy is not really bad because it does not contain fat. However, it still is fattening because it contains sugar. When sugar is not burned off, it turns into fat deposit. Next time you see a candy, do not be misled even when the labels says it is low-fat or low-calorie. If there are cravings for sweets, choose edibles that are sugar-free such as fruit.
2. Do exercises at home. Most teens are busy with work at school. Signing up in a gym is not possible, not even convenient. The best alternative is to do exercises at home. Buy DVD copy of different types of exercises and how to do it. You can even get the whole family to participate in the exercises at the living room.
Walking around in the neighborhood is another easy method to get real good exercise. If you have a pet, you can even walk him. And when the pet has high energy, you can even run with your pet. It does not really matter what you do, the point is for your young body to be active and increase your heart rate. It helps in burning fat and weight loss.
3. School Activities. Most teens and young people cannot afford to join a gym. But the activities at the school can be a great exercise. The choices are wide: sports, cheering squad, intramural sports, etc.
4. Avoid the fast food. This can be challenging to many teens because fast food places are like a second home to them. Surveys say that fast food is among the top three leading cause of weight problems between teens and kids. Unfortunately enough, many of the young people are raised up with fast food.
5. Walk the Mall. One good way to burn off fats is to walk in going to the mall. This can best be done with a walking buddy who also wants to lose some weight. You can even purchase pedometers to keep track of how far you have walked.
Now you want to have more energy, be Healthier, look Younger, lose weight, and cleanse your body, right?
By Harold McDaniels
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