My Weight [Im a size 16/18 and very tetchy about it]

Hi,

rigght here my problem, basicaly its the fact that im quite overweight (size 16/18), im 17.
I just need some good tips, on how to lose it,
well i know the Basics, exercise, dont eat many fatty foods. Fair enough i do that, i do at least 50 sit ups a day, n im cleanin (its my part time job) for 4 hours a day (which burns alot of calories) but still, i dnt seem 2 be losing weight!! n its rly gettin me down, My boyfriends (2) havent cared about this, but i really do, it gets me rly down.
Plz if anyone is/has gone thru the same thing, or even if you know anythin about this kinda situation, plz give me some advice
Thanks

Reply 1

Naxalite

btw out of interest is a size 8 normal for a girl of 20? or is it size 10?... I'm just wondering cos I don't know much lol.

Reply 2

Lemsip

Beware: This girl is a guy!

Reply 3

Naxalite

Cass88

Hi,

rigght here my problem, basicaly its the fact that im quite overweight (size 16/18), im 17.
I just need some good tips, on how to lose it,
well i know the Basics, exercise, dont eat many fatty foods. Fair enough i do that, i do at least 50 sit ups a day, n im cleanin (its my part time job) for 4 hours a day (which burns alot of calories) but still, i dnt seem 2 be losing weight!! n its rly gettin me down, My boyfriends (2) havent cared about this, but i really do, it gets me rly down.
Plz if anyone is/has gone thru the same thing, or even if you know anythin about this kinda situation, plz give me some advice
Thanks

Why are you doing sit ups?...you can't spot reduce fat. Build some proper muscle like your legs and arms so you can burn more calories. 50 sit ups a day is useless if you are trying to build muscle, your body needs time to build muscle all you are doing is continually breaking it down.

Reply 4

CassieCoo

OP

1

Beware: This girl is a guy!

Dont be so childish

Reply 5

erk

14

Eat CLEAN food. No processed *****. Create a calorie deficit - exercise and eating clean food in moderation should do this. Don't cheat. Drink water. Create small goals. If you don't like the whole 'exercise' thing, things like cleaning can be good. Do you play any racket/team sports? if not, suggest to friends that you do. Hell, even more walking can count.

Reply 6

CassieCoo

OP

1

Why are you doing sit ups?...you can't spot reduce fat. Build some proper muscle like your legs and arms so you can burn more calories. 50 sit ups a day is useless if you are trying to build muscle, your body needs time to build muscle all you are doing is continually breaking it down

Ooooooo i didnt know that! lol, i was tiold there good 4 ya to strengthen ur stomach

Reply 7

Lemsip

Cass88

Hi,

rigght here my problem, basicaly its the fact that im quite overweight (size 16/18), im 17.
I just need some good tips, on how to lose it,
well i know the Basics, exercise, dont eat many fatty foods. Fair enough i do that, i do at least 50 sit ups a day, n im cleanin (its my part time job) for 4 hours a day (which burns alot of calories) but still, i dnt seem 2 be losing weight!! n its rly gettin me down, My boyfriends (2) havent cared about this, but i really do, it gets me rly down.
Plz if anyone is/has gone thru the same thing, or even if you know anythin about this kinda situation, plz give me some advice
Thanks

Ever heard of a diet? :cool:

Reply 8

CassieCoo

OP

1

. Do you play any racket/team sports? if not, suggest to friends that you do. Hell, even more walking can count.

Yep i try to walk the dog for an hour everyday, but it only rly happens 2wice a week, n its a good idea suggestin the sports, coz me and my m8 love tennis

Reply 9

erk

14

Cass88

Yep i try to walk the dog for an hour everyday, but it only rly happens 2wice a week, n its a good idea suggestin the sports, coz me and my m8 love tennis

well make it happen everyday, or even twice a day.

Reply 10

CassieCoo

OP

1

i will do, u reckon that will halp alot then?

Reply 11

Naxalite

Also try and tighten up your transverse abdominus muscles, the stronger they are the mor ethey pull your stomach inwards. To do this do a bicycle crunch and exhale as much as you can on the crunch. Remember to do it properly, not how many you can do. and only do it 2-3 times a week.

Reply 12

erk

14

wel let's be honest, it's better than doing nothing. :wink:

Reply 13

CassieCoo

OP

1

thanks you 2 :biggrin:

uve been a gr8 help

Reply 14

habosh

13

diet, eat more fruits and cut all of the junk have 1 day free, move alot,go to the gym

Reply 15

Soapysudds1

1

try doing the GI diet, it will keep you fuller for longer and is a healthy diet to do. www.glycemicindex.com also try doing some cardiovascular exercise that leaves you physically tired rather than just muscular exercises.

Reply 16

Chewwy

17

2 boyfriends?

anyway, run run run, dont eat much. if you plan on actually taking my advise, supplement with a multivitamin, EFAs, and lots of water.

Reply 17

naelse

15

chewwy

2 boyfriends?

that's what i was thinking... at the same time?

don't listen to me, i'm just a wicked jezebel :wink:

Reply 18

~Raven~

11

Naxalite

btw out of interest is a size 8 normal for a girl of 20? or is it size 10?... I'm just wondering cos I don't know much lol.

Has nobody bothered pointing out that a size 16 is average for a woman in Britain now? A size 12 was average in wartime when they were rationing - now its a 16. :smile: