Hi, my name is destiney ingram. I am a 13 year old girl. I weight 164 pounds and i think that is too much for my age
i want to lose 54 lbs bc i have been made fun of for several years and i want to prove by next school year that i can be skinny and lose weight an di dont know how to do that i really need your help losing 54 pounds in less than 2 months:)

Honestly,

You need to lose weight for the right reasons. Not because you are being made fun of, not because you think your over weight because of others making fun of you. People can be cruel. Do not do anything for anybody else, or to prove anything to anybody else.

54 pounds in two months is not healthy to lose that weight in such a short time.

First of all, what do you normally eat during the day please let us know so we can make adjustments to your diet.
Is there any kind of health issues that might contribute to you having this weight issue?

Are you on any medication?
Do you exercise at all?

Losing a bunch of weight the wrong way, too much too fast in not good for your body and you might end up gaining more weight afterwards.

So you need to do it properly.

Drink water,
Walk daily,
Eat 5 or 6 small meals instead of 3 meals.
Never ever skip breakfast, you will gain more weight by not eating breakfast and do not eat late at night.

What kinds of things do you eat now?

Fruits and Vegetables are important. Salads with homemade dressing instead of store bought.

I could suggest a 100 more things but you need to tell me a bit about your health habits and your eating and exercising.

Thanks

Joe

Hey Destiney - while it is commendable to want to be healthy, losing fifty-four pounds in two months is not a healthy, realistic goal. And it may be dangerous to try. Experts say you should only try to lose a half a pound to a pound per week, and even then at your age you probably shouldn't try anything drastic.

You might want to start slow, by walking a little bit extra every day, or, if you don't already, getting involved in a sport or activity that interests you. That way, you're doing something fun and healthy. Gradual steps are the best way to ensure you're changing your habits.

The best advice that I can give you is to be healthy because you want to, not because you feel outside pressure to do so. No one other person should influence how you feel about yourself. They tease you because they are insecure, so don't let them project their insecurities onto you.

Agree with the others... take it slowly and you will not only be healthier, but you will be better able to keep the weight off.

Watch what you eat, and how much. Try to limit the goodies to just every once in awhile. Ask your parents to take you to the doctor for a check-up and to discuss with them what would be a healthy goal for you. Since your parents are the ones who buy the food, they need to know how to help you as well. Maybe it can be something the entire family does together... working on healthier food choices... and then going for walks together, or bike rides. If you have a dog, be the one to take the dog on daily walks. If you have a friend that will go with you that can help too. Ride bikes together, go swimming, dance, take walks, etc.. If possible, maybe look into joining a gym or the Y. Some offer special summer programs for teens.

The key is to keep doing some type of physical activity every day. Start slowly and build up... find things that will be fun since they are something you will be more likely to keep doing.

Eat smaller amounts at your meals... and as was said, don'tskip meals. Cutting too far back on the calories you take in can work against you as your body will start to hang onto the weight. Don't go back for second helpings unless it is a fruit or veg. Think about what you eat... if it doesn't offer some nutritional value to your body, either skip it or only have very little. For example... 2 cookies once in awhile instead of 8. Have healthy snacks ready at all times so you have something quick to grap.

It is hard at 13 not to let what others say effect you. It is hard at any age for that matter! Even adults feel hurt if someone says something unkind to them... and they feel good when they are complimented. Wanting to be accepted by your peers is perfectly normal, but think of this as a life long change that you are doing for yourself! How you take care of your body now, will have an effect on how your body does later on.

Maybe the teasing is what gets you started on making some changes... in an odd way, while it is hurtful, it has also been a motivator as well... but keep your eye on your goals for yourself and your own well being. Their comments will begin to mean less to you and your own self-satisfaction, and feeling healthy and strong, will keep you on the right track.