Question:
14-girl-160lbs.....help?
hooked_and_bitten
2009-03-17 20:46:31 UTC
my best friends sister is 14, 5 foot 5
160ish

OVERWEIGHT
my friend and i are helping her loose weight
her goal is 122lbs
by end of this summer

so could you help me with a routine, and anything you think is good for her to do

i am thinking once a week she could have a sweet food like pop or chocolate!

i really want to help her out

i also do 1hr of some type of activity a day exept on weekends
is this enough fo her?


thx for your help
14
160
5 foot 5
overweight

thx alot
Sixteen answers:
Jenn
2009-03-17 21:19:49 UTC
she may be overfat for herself sounds like. don't pin point a goal weight...bodies don't work like that...not everyone can be a certain weight and still maintain a doable healthy lifestyle. and if u mean summer by the end of june, its unrealistic to shoot for 40 pounds... instead shoot for 20-25 if u want ot put a number on it. someone loosing it the healthy way can loose 1-5 pounds a week...the avg is 2 pounds a week for most...and sweetie she can have sweet foods. there are tons of recipes out there that are deserts and snacks that are perfectly acceptable to eat when on a healthier diet.

she need to eat healthy, veggies and fruits should be eaten first in a meal, then the lower calorie items like soups and natural starchy foods such as bananas and potatoes, then things like lean meats and grains should be eaten last....the idea is to fill up on the lower calorie better for u items so that by the time ur 60-75 percent filled up, u will eat less of the higher calorie items.

when exercising, she only needs 40 minutes to an hour or moderate to vigerous exercise a day, that means getting her heart rate up to id have to say 115 bpm...right in the middle of where she should be...she needs to aim for 103-124 when working out(u want ur heart rate in this target zone for 40 minutes minimum)...easy way to count is time 10 seconds, count ur pulse beats in ur neck or wrist with ur middle finger and pointer finger...multiply it by 6...its not really changing ur diet drastically, mroe of moderate and alter the things u need to alter...like soda to water/ carbonated flavored water (cascade ice is a great alternative to regular sodas if u just cant seem to give it up as well as propel fitness water) instead of a big chocolate chip cookie from the store, make some low calorie brownie cookies at home and just follow portion sizing instructions (the recepie is in better homes and gardens: Cook healthy today) again if a diet is as stricct as u think it has to be, the weight will come back because ur not modifying her lifestyle with better for u options that taste the same, ur changing it completely and still enforce the bad foods. if u want her to keep it off and be as healthy as she can be, u need to make it a lifestyle. something she can stay on her whole life with out feeling deprived.

that exercise would be fine that u list...cardio should take up 75 percent of that time...meaning running, swimming, biking for 45 minutes. strength should be the other 25 percent, in which u do stuff like crunches, squats, lunges, bicep curls...mucle helps in loosing weight because it speeds metabolism up. muscle is built differently on a girl than a boy so u and ur friend's sister wont end up looking very muscular, but more lean really...all those stars u see in hollywood do strengthening like it is a religion to keep theirselves looking toned and sleek...stretch after a work out only. flexability is a major part of being fit...at 14 milk is ur best friend, just switch to skim or 1 percent...the thing is, u stop building calcium on ur bones at a certain age to where it matters enough and u need a certain amount to grow being that ur young so that they stay strong...this is important because bones degenerate after u hit that age u stop building bones...which is in ur low 30's...and if u dont have enough built on those bones, u will eventually get broken bones or osteoperosis...which is painful to live with.

another thing, if u diet only, u wont keep the weight off. what u loose is a combination of muscle, fat and water when u diet only and loose weight...and remeber what i said before. muscle helps ur metabolism. when u loose muscle, u loose some of ur metabolism as well as the support muscle gives u that u need.
yug
2009-03-17 20:59:24 UTC
Hi i am overwieght tooooo and i am 5' 5" but i went to camo this summer and all she needs to do is watch her fat intake. her fat intake should be around 12 grams a day and her calories around 1200 a day. Then she just needs to do one hour of activity a day and walk at laest 10000 steps a day. A pedometer is recamended cause we cant all count our steps in our head. Also make sure if she has the sweet it fits within the fat and calorie guid line you would be suprised on how much fat is in chocolate. And dont worry about the gym have fun getting your steps in and getting the activity. You can go out and see a movie even if it means walking to it so tell her to chill and have self confidence and you will see her drop 20lbs at the best in one month and also give her goals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
squishyngb
2009-03-17 21:07:04 UTC
The best weightloss exercises are going to be cardio activities. To adequately push your/her body to a level that will burn the most calories from fat you will need to calculate her Target Heart Rate, this website will explain how:



http://weightloss.about.com/c/ht/00/07/Calculate_Target_Heart_Rate0962933782.htm



During her workouts she will want to take a 10 second heart rate periodically, to do this, find your pulse and count the number of beats in 10 seconds, then multiply it by 6 to get your BPM (beats per minute)



you will want to ensure that it is with in her target heart rate zone for 30 or more minutes to ensure the best results.



I'd recommend you exercise within your target heart rate zone for 30+ min, atleast 4 times a week. If she is just starting out, aim for the lower end of the zone and try to maintain it throughout the workout.



Good luck and find a cardio activity you can enjoy!!
othluva
2009-03-17 20:56:20 UTC
wow the people who answered before me were really looking to help, huh? :p



as for the routine... im no diet/weight-loss person, im 15, but i would say try doing things like:



set up a course in who ever's yard is bigger and work up some sort of running course. then let her eat like, a chocolate chip after. haha

do pushups and situps, too. at the end of the week she could have a "fun-sized" candy bar as a reward.



also make sure she's eating plenty of fruits and veggies.

have her bring around a plastic water bottle to school. she should drink about 3 of those in one school day.



ha sorry i tried hard to answer this, hope it helps :)
?
2016-05-22 16:09:11 UTC
She may or may not be too young. But the law says she is too young. If you catch a conviction for a sex crime, you will be on the sexual predator's web site in your state. Every time you apply for a job, or an apartment you will have to tell em that you are a convicted rapist. This will be for the rest of your life. She may seem very special right now but there are millions of girls who can seem just as special. Consider her off limits. Later, you all might hook up again. But put her out of your plans for now.
?
2009-03-17 20:53:49 UTC
a friend of mine lost a looot of weight by doing the Wii Fit and eating Lean Cuisine and like Special K and stuff like that. getting exercise is more important than dieting though. an hour a day of exercise sounds like a good plan to me. the MOST important thing for you and your friends to do is keep encouraging her and tell her she's looking better every week, even if you don't see results immediately. i think it's great that you are trying to help her out :]
anonymous
2009-03-17 20:53:31 UTC
the best thing for her to do is jog every morning and maybe do some kind of sport like soccer or basketball.

She's 14 so if she just gets a little more active she should drop the wieght fast.
anonymous
2009-03-17 21:22:36 UTC
listen up, this TOTALLY works! I have lost 5 inches and 10 pounds in TWO WEEKS with barley ANY excersize! You...



1. Cannot eat breads, potatoes, grains, cereals, pastas (noodles), cakes, cookies, etc.

2. You HAVE to eat every two hours DO NOT FORGET when you wake up in the morning, the first thing you do is eat. Eat a serving of fruit(size of your CUPPED hand) and a serving of LEAN protien.



GOOD LUCK!!!!



PS. I used to weigh 120, now i weigh 110 i am 12



your sis might lose more fat than me because she has more body fat than me!
RACHELL RUINS!
2009-03-17 20:58:36 UTC
Okk. none of this is 'expert' advice, but i used to be a fatty. and now i'm not.. so i was doing something right! :D

don't listen to all the stupidness about how you need breakfast and all that b*llocks. I skip breakfast everyday.. it's all about LUNCH! have a healthy lunch.. as i'm vegan! ( which not only saves alot of animals, it's a great way to loose weight ) anywhoo.. healthy lunch and go easy on dinner! urmm. drink only water. STEER CLEAR of milk! that's a no-no! and basically just work out alot. go running as much as ya can! and DANCE DANCE DANCE! woohoo. and that's about it poppet :)

tell your friends aunties sisters whoever the f*ck this is for. that if she want's a hot bod! listen to meee!, AND IF ALL MY ADVICE IS SOOOO UNHEALTHY.. why am i still alive, and fit as a fiddle :D

laters chick! xo

PS.. give me best answerrrr, ya'll know i rock!!!!1! ^_^
anonymous
2016-04-28 17:47:57 UTC
People who plan their weekly meals are usually successful at losing weight than people who don’t. Plan your dishes to add healthy carbs such as fairly sweet potato and wholegrain pasta, vegetables and lean proteins, buy each of the ingredients in advance and don’t be tempted to nibble on out or order in.
?
2016-02-20 04:31:46 UTC
Of course, the 70s diet still retains sway. Low calorie, high fibre celery will eradicate you snacking, and contains high levels of calcium which help to eliminate the fat content in other foods. Tip: Eat braised oatmeal with roast chicken to negate your bird’s calorie content.
?
2016-02-26 00:52:59 UTC
Go bland. Plain, simple, unseasoned food such as grilled chicken, plain rice and a naked baked potato are nutritious but your palette will tire of these quickly, unlike salty moreish ready-made food, which keeps you snacking and piling within the pounds.
?
2017-03-11 05:52:02 UTC
Green tea: This powerful antioxidant can transfer fat and ramp up your metabolism by 20 %.
?
2016-07-03 00:53:39 UTC
Time your ingesting and exercise appropriately. Never eat before you decide to work out, and wait 30 to 60 minutes after training to guarantee you catch your metabolism with its highest.
Cecila
2016-01-28 19:54:05 UTC
Cinnamon: Just half a teaspoon of cinnamon daily, sprinkled into your breakfast cereal, will allow you to shift an amazing one kilo monthly.
La_Serena
2009-03-17 20:53:29 UTC
She should go on weight watchers. A good mix of cardio and strength training will help. Lots of protein, minimal carbs and sugar.


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