How can you get skinny if you are a kid?

Answer 1

At 11 you still have baby fat, so don't worry about it so much. You can help yourself by not eating processed foods, junk food ( I know you eat chips all the time), drink sodas and get rid of the candy. Get up off the sofa and get outside or start to learn yoga. My girls in my 5th grade class were always worried about their weight, but at your age it is more important to be healthy. In the next couple of years you will get taller, loose some of the baby fat, and your body shape will change. Remember last year looking in the mirror and thinking your ears were too big? So, take it easy and you'll be fine.

Answer 2

13 year olds should not be concerning themselves with "getting skinny". They should be focused instead on remaining active while eating a wholesome diet to maintain a normal weight. If you feel you are an unhealthy weight, talk to a doctor. He'll help determine what's best for you. At 13 you're quickly growing and developing, and restricting calories at this time could have serious effects on your growth.

Answer 3

have you ever played with one of those yoga balls or what ever they are called if you get your kid one they love to play with them and just doing that is exercising but it is fun and they wont even know it

Answer 4

There is no need to try to get skinny at 13. Chances are very high that you will get a growth spurt soon which means you will get taller and thus slimmer. I experienced that twice - around 14 years old and around 19 years old. So, just eat lots of good for you things like fruits ad veggies and give it time. You could also do some yoga for toning. It is great for toning and slimming.

Answer 5

Well if you are fat at the age of 10 you have a problem. So there are two answers to this. one: if you and your parents are fat you have a loser family and you should all not eat for a few days then train yourself to eat in moderation and exersice daily.

If you are the only fat one then i dont knwo what to tell you, maybe you should just become the worlds next biggest chubby chaser and go after sumo wrestler looking people and you are super chuby man/women! teehee hee you are sooo chubby hahahahaha!

Answer 6

The most important thing is avoiding junk foods and sweetened drinks such as soda. Try to avoid refined flour and pasta, processed foods, fried foods, and fatty cuts of meat. Cut down on added sugar and added salt. Even for people who are not trying to lose weight, it is recommended to have no more than about 6 teaspoons of sugar per day (and many processed foods contain sugar, corn syrup or the like).

Answer 7

The most important thing is avoiding junk foods and sweetened drinks such as soda. Try to avoid refined flour and pasta, processed foods, fried foods, and fatty cuts of meat. Cut down on added sugar and added salt. Even for people who are not trying to lose weight, it is recommended to have no more than about 6 teaspoons of sugar per day (and many processed foods contain sugar, corn syrup or the like).

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Eat 3 not-large-portioned meals per day; do not skip breakfast; and avoid sugary snacks. If you want a snack, try (for example) an apple or a handful of unsalted nuts.

Limit your calories (best to consult a doctor or nutritionist concerning the amount), and weigh yourself at the same time each day, 2-3 times per week. If you see your weight diminishing at a safe, reasonable rate (1-2 pounds/week), keep it up.

Once you've reached your goal, increase your calorie intake somewhat, so that you can maintain your present weight. And you can then have small amounts of sweetened foods or junk food on occasion (if at all), along with your regular healthy foods. But keep checking your weight 2-3 times/week.

Avoid crash-diets, fad diets, diet pills, etc. These may be harmful, and need not be considered by people who have adopted an otherwise healthy diet.

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Don't concentrate on specific foods so much as on a balanced, healthy diet plus exercise.

Healthy nutrition means eating what your body needs, while ingesting as few harmful things as possible. It has also been described as getting enough of each of the major food categories, in healthy forms (grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, etc.; plus plenty of water).

In general, an example of a healthy starting point could be a menu of whole-grain foods and bread, a good amount of vegetables, legumes, some fruits and nuts, fish, lean meats in not-large amounts, and some dairy. However, this may need adjusting according to one's lifestyle, age, health, weight and other factors at the outset; and also later, as one sees what works for him/her in particular.

More guidelines:
Doctors and dieticians recommend losing weight gradually, allowing a whole month for every 4 to 8 pounds you want to lose. Do not starve yourself, or skip meals, or try throwing up. A cycle of diminished physical fitness will happen if you diet too quickly (too drastically). As soon as you ease up on a drastic diet, your weight will balloon up once again.
In addition to the diet described above, try to get plenty of moderate aerobic exercise (intense exercise may damage your joints). It isn't essential to join a gym; you can do sit-ups, pushups, dumbbell-lifting, jumping-jacks, and many other basic exercises at home. Walk as much as possible. Bicycling and swimming are good too. Even for people who are not trying to lose weight, being active helps your digestion, your circulation, and other body processes, and will help improve your mood.

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Also...whenever you feel queasy, nauseous, constipated or otherwise not completely well, try to remember what you've eaten over the last several hours or the last day. This is one factor in adjusting one's food habits.

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Disclaimer: Sensible diet plans such as the one above may be good for most people, but there are exceptions. Some people with complications such as glandular or other disorders, may find the above plan to be insufficient. If one keeps gaining weight despite eating healthily, professional advice may be needed.

Answer 8

Eat properly, drink plenty of water (NO SODAS), exercise in moderation and get plenty of rest.