hey...i really need some help. i am 14 and weigh 260 pounds. i don't know what to do with myself...can someone please assist me...i cant afford to gain any more weight. thanks SO MUCH!:D

hi happy, you have come to the right place for advice..i suggest you register at www.fitday.com to keep track of your eating and your exercise and your weight...eat three small meals a day starting with breakfast..and 2-3 snacks...also, work up to walking an hour a day and alternate that with whatever other sports or exercise you like, say biking or doing videos..dont let your calories drop below 1200..

a sample day's menu might be

breakfast:
cereal like oatmeal or raisin bran w non fat milk and sweetener

mid morning snack:
banana

lunch:
turkey breast sandwich on whole wheat bread w low fat mayo, lettuce, tomato
carrot sticks, or other raw veggies you like
an apple or orange
glass of non fat milk

afternoon snack:
non fat yogurt and another fruit

dinner:
4 ounce serving of lean meat
baked potato the size of your fist
1 tsp butter
veggies
glass of non fat milk

evening snack:
2 rectangles of chocolate graham crackers or a piece of whole wheat toast w light smear of peanut butter with a glass of non fat milk

also drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, more if you can

good luck, let us know how you are doing and if you have other questions..

i have always found it useful to and effective to drink water instead of soda it may not sound like much now but after a few months it will add up! Good luck!:)


-frog

hi im 16 and i weigh like 210 and i really want to lose weight for my prom next year and i want to start now i just don't want to look good but feel good i also need help so any info would be helpful thanx everyone!!!! :D