How does a 12-year-old safely lose weight?

Answer 1

NO SODA.

I know it may seem like nothing, it's really awful, though.

DO NOT STEP ON THE SCALE FOR A MONTH.

When you see that you have lost nothing, it makes you quit the exercising and dieting.

VERY BASIC EXERCISE.

Believe it or not, going on a slow jog or walk, doing sit-ups, push-ups or just staying on the move helps dramatically.

I hope I helped, and that this works for you, because it did for me. I'm also 12 and a DUDE.

;D

Answer 2

I'm 12 years old and I'm about 100 pounds and i feel and look fat so i told my mom and she got me a YMCA membership and i go to the YMCA like every week and ii go in the exersicing room and i go on the bike and the trendmill and i also go swimmiing and i even do crunches and you burn calories like a snap of your fingers you can also pay like $20 an hour for a trainer.

Answer 3

Eat 5 fruit and veg every day. Reduce your Calorie and Saturated Fat intake. DON'T not eat, has reverse affects and will not help losing weight. Try and do 30 minutes of cardiovasular work everyday (exercise). Then you will be fit as a fit person.

Answer 4

- First off, start eating better. Eat less junk food and more fruits and vegetables, and drink at least 3-4 bottles of water every day.

- Exercise and play outside more. Don't spend all your free time in front of the TV, computer, Video Games, or your cell phone. Join one of your school's sports teams or a local recreational sports team (soccer, Basketball, football, tennis, Bowling, swimming...). If your school (middle school, I assume) has a cross country team, that's a great one to join, because you usually don't have to try out, it's a lot of fun, and running is a GREAT way to lose weight.

- If you don't want to join a sports team or you think you "suck at sports," you can play sports with your friends, play tag or capture the flag after school, or start working out on your own. For example, you could go running every day and do a routine of push-ups, crunches, plank (Google it), and stretching. If you find that you like running and can build up to running half a mile or a mile, there are probably lots of kids' fun runs at local running events in your area, and you can usually earn a t-shirt and a medal or ribbon just for finishing!

- Good luck!

Answer 5

WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS FOR A 12-YEAR-OLD TO LOSE WEIGHT

Here are some suggestions. (Consult with your own physician or medical adviser before changing a child's exercise or eating habits).

Ideally, the whole approach is best implemented through family participation if possible.

1. Strictly limit refined processed carbohydrates(apart from an occasional treat, this will enable him/her to get used to not having such foods without feeling totally deprived. Over-consumption of refined processed carbohydrates is a major cause of weight gain, obesity, lethargy, lack of energy, hyperactivity, restlessness, dental cavities, high blood, insulin resistance, type 2 Diabetes, Heart disease, and many other diet related diseases (in both children and adults). If you are unsure what these foods are, you will find the page link, to a list, at the bottom of this answer.

2. Replace refined processed carbohydrates with 'fat burning' proteins and make good use of the fat burning thermic effect of these nutritious foods. If you are unsure what these foods are, you will find a page link, to a list, and more about the thermic effect, at the bottom of this answer.

3. Limit the intake of saturated fat. Avoid fried foods. However, use beneficial (good) fats and oils. Having some fat in ones diet is essential to health and to sustain life.

4. Use 5 portions of fresh vegetables/salad per day, plus a little low carbohydrate fruit such as berries (other fruits can be too high in fructose (sugar/carbohydrates) for an overweight child), and (unless you are vegetarian) have plenty of plain fish (no breadcrumbs, batter, dusting of flour, sauces, or gravy,) chicken, lamb, beef, etc. The occasional treat will enable him/her to get used to not having such foods without feeling totally deprived.

5. Start eating the evening meal early enough to properly digest food before bedtime. Try to avoid snacks after evening dinner if dinner is three hours or less before the child's bedtime.

6. Eat several smaller meals per day. You will not be eating more carbohydrates or calories; you will simply be spreading it throughout the day. This will help to boost metabolism, and it helps to avoid food cravings and feeling hungry

7. Do not severely restrict calorie intake (restrict refined processed carbohydrates instead). Though you many need to count calories, severely restricting them can slow down metabolism and make it harder to lose weight. This is another reason why it is better to count carbohydrates rather than severely restrict calories.

8. Do regular cardio exercise (outdoors or on a treadmill) such as brisk walking or jogging for weight loss. At the bottom of this answer are page links to free walking for weight loss plans (mild cardio), one easier plan and one slightly harder plan. For safety, children should exercise or walk with an adult.

9. A 12-year-old could join a sports team. If it is not free and the parents can't afford the cost, take extra advantage of P.E. in school. Don't be distracted by the other children. Have fun with P.E. or any other physical activity or sport. Get back into shape while enjoying it. You will find it easier that way.

10. Weight training is excellent if your child is over 12-year-old and supervised by an expert at all times. Build extra muscle (whether you are a boy or a girl) because muscle is a metabolic furnace that burns calories 24 hours per day and not just when you are exercising.

SUMMARY

Cut right down on refined processed carbohydrates (apart from an occasional treat). As stated earlier, refined processed carbohydrates are a major cause of excess body fat, unwanted weight gain, obesity, heart disease, hypertension, and many other diet related diseases. Get carbohydrates from natural sources such as plenty of fresh vegetables and some low carbohydrate fruits such as berries. Replace refined processed carbohydrates with the specific fat burning proteins and take full advantage of the thermic effect of these foods. In addition, engage in regular, adult supervised, cardio exercise or other physical activities. Cardio exercise is an excellent fat burner. Examples of cardio exercise are brisk walking, jogging, running, mini-trampolining, cross-country skiing, etc. It is important to do cardio exercise at the right intensity. This should be not too low and not too high.

For the free lists and plans to show you how to do it all use the page links listed below.

1. List of Refined Processed Carbohydrates (to avoid or limit apart from an occasional treat)
2. List of Fat Burning Foods (to replace the refined processed carbohydrates), and more about the thermic effect of these foods
3. Free Cardio Walking to Lose Weight, Plan 1 (the easier plan
4. Free Cardio Walking to Lose Weight, Plan 2 (the harder plan)
5. Childhood Obesity Causes and Statistics
   

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Answer 6

If you truly are overweight for your age (consult your physician), then you should limit junk food and snacks, eat healthy meals, and get lots of exercise.

Answer 7

Healthy diet. Limited video games and tv. And sports! When I was growing up I wasn't allowed in the house until it was dark outside lol

Answer 8

Eat healthy and exercise.