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.
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