I’m 15 (16 in March) and I’m 5’8″, 176lbs, and a size 11 sometimes 9.
I think a good weight would be 125lbs to 135lbs and a size 5. I’m not really worried about being skinny. I would prefer to still have my curves and nice booty =). I would just like to be healthier and stronger. I could use to lose a few pounds. I would like to get in shape by the second week in December so I can get new clothes for christmas. I sometimes find it hard to eat healthy during school lunch. I walk to school four days a week which is about two miles there and two miles back. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays I walk a 1/2 mile to 1 mile in P.E class. I do over eat sometimes but when I diet I find it hard to eat filling foods and end up hungry. Does anybody have any tips to help we reach my goal? I know I might be pushing it to lose that much weight in that little of time but I think I could do it.
Another question, do you think my goal weight and size are good number’s for me?

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   I am like you… well mostly because i had to lose 20 pounds for football(american) and i did. the thing i did to lose weight is to run around your block or track. also eat salads and grill chicken always. don’t sneak food because thats only helping no one and at lunch bring healthy snacks from home like 100 calorie bites ect. so you can have alittle more food but its healthly you’ll do it. // i also forgot if you want not saying you have to put on a sweat shirt more than 3 and pretend to box while jogging in place you’ll seat alot of fat off you. ))

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   well im not a teenage girl but i know some things. Malt o meal and oatmeal are great with chocolate chips they will keep you full. sand witches are good for you and so long as you stay away from chips, snack cakes, and other junk food then exercise regularly. and go to sleep early because if you stay up late you will hurt your metabolism and slow down weight loss. also energy drinks caffeine and soda pop are all Really REALLY bad for you.

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   Here’s what I do, and it can be adaptable for anyone:

   Instead of walking, try a brisk walk or jog for 30-45 mins every other day, or 3 times a week. I suggest doing it 5 days a week if you can handle it. The location is up to you.

   If you want to add weights to your work out, try toning exercises, and do this on off days. For instance, of you decide to do cardio (jogging, kettle bell style with weights, etc), on the off days focus on 3 body parts. You can tone by using light weights but doing repetition sets of 10. I like starting with 10 because it doesn’t do too much or too little. You still get some cardio in because the weights will cause your heart to beat faster.

   I’ll email you a diet/exercise plan my dad helped me plan out that I still use. It helps you be aware of what you eat and how you exercise. He should be a personal trainer, but he hasn’t pursued it for some reason.

   I hope that helps.

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   Don’t eat out of boredom and be careful of what you eat. Try to keep it healthy! =) good luck!