How do I lose weight and get into running Shape?

Question

I am another overweight teenager, I am 5'5 and weigh 145. I am on a soccer team and I am active. I surf, run 3 miles (sometimes), and play soccer twice a week. I want to lose weight and get into good shape for my up-coming soccer season. Any help? please...

Answer 1

Please answer my question.

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Answer 2

Check out this site...it'll give you a workout schedule

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/smartcoa...

Answer 3

you should cut back on foods with alot of calories fat and carbs ,run every day and drink alot of water

Answer 4

Keeping a food journal really does help.  It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

Make a few small changes - walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days.  Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer.

Start a weight lifting routine. It will help increase your metabolism and make you feel and look better in so many ways. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall.

In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Drink plenty of water. You will begin to see changes in your body.

Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc.  Here are a couple of helpful links.

http://www.nutrawatch.com/

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/

http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a...

http://www.thepumpingstation.com/trainin...

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/fe...