Tips For Weight Loss for the Teenager

Many teenagers are overweight, but even more just think they are. Tips for Weight Loss for the Teenager encourages the teenager to look at facts not fads or friends when considering whether or not to take action to lose weight.

In these modern times even teenagers are concerned about their weight. This is especially true with teenage girls. If you are a teenager and are concerned about your weight you need to really consider the next question seriously. Are you truly overweight or do you just have everybody telling you that you are?

Media, peers (your friends) advertisements, television, radio and many other sources have a way of making you feel guilty about your weight if you don't look like some super model. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look good but that can be taken to extremes. Many teenagers, young women in particular, are obsessed with their weight to the extent of even starving themselves and actually being underweight. I doubt if that is your situation but you need to be aware of the problem and be sure you are not in this category.

Young people's bodies are still growing and maturing and need proper nutrition and at times their physical proportions can be off a bit. We used to know a young man that had an enormously large head for his body size. We used to call him "Big Head Bill". Man did he have a cranium! Guess what, as he became an adult his body caught up and even though his head is the same size we no longer call him "Big Head Bill", well maybe once in a while. Now what if Bill was obsessed with his seemly large head and tried drastic measures to reduce its size. I can't imagine what he would do but he might end up hurting himself in some way!

This may be somewhat funny but the same could be true of you. You're still growing into an adult and you may feel a bit awkward and even be teased about your physical appearance but most likely things will work out. Bill d idn't care; he told everyone that his big head housed an enormously large brain. If you think about it, that was a pretty smart attitude to have!

You need to be reasonable with your assessment of yourself. Ask yourself "Do I feel I am overweight or is everyone else telling me I am?" Now if you feel you do need to lose a few pounds why not get a second opinion just to be safe. Ask your parents. I know, you don't want to get them involved. Well it is a good idea but if you refuse you could ask another adult (not a teenager) that you feel comfortable with, maybe a relative or your teacher. They may have some great tips on weight loss for you.

If you decide that you still need to lose some weight be sure to go about it responsibly.
Eat healthy meals and don't skip any, especially breakfast. Exercise and get plenty of sleep. Any quality weight loss program will make sure you do all of the above and more to keep you healthy and strong, oh and I a lmost forgot, feel great about yourself!

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