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How To Reduce Weight?

hi, i am at the age of fourteen. i weigh 152 pounds and i am 5'6. most of my weight is on my stomach. i was to be really skinny. even when i do lose weight i dont have the fat but i still wide and not small. i hate my body. what weight should i get down to, to look small?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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HI

Thanks for posting your query .

Yes you are overweight for your age . I will advise certain exercise lifestyle changes which will help in reducing weight . But I advise you to get certain test to know whether there are any diseases because of which you are gaining too much weight .

1. Tests : Serum TSH, Serum Cortisol ( Morning 8 A.M sample ) , Fasting and postprandial blood sugars.

2. Diet : Low calorie , low cholesterol diet . Avoid Sweets , Carbonated beverages , Non Veg food , Cheese , butter , Ghee, Junk food . Eat more of fruits , vegetables and drink plenty of water.

3. Exercise : Do aerobic exercise like Brisk walking , Jogging , Running , Cycling , any of these at least 30 minutes every day .

Kindly revert back with reports .

Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Happy to help .
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How To Reduce Weight?

HI Thanks for posting your query . Yes you are overweight for your age . I will advise certain exercise lifestyle changes which will help in reducing weight . But I advise you to get certain test to know whether there are any diseases because of which you are gaining too much weight . 1. Tests : Serum TSH, Serum Cortisol ( Morning 8 A.M sample ) , Fasting and postprandial blood sugars. 2. Diet : Low calorie , low cholesterol diet . Avoid Sweets , Carbonated beverages , Non Veg food , Cheese , butter , Ghee, Junk food . Eat more of fruits , vegetables and drink plenty of water. 3. Exercise : Do aerobic exercise like Brisk walking , Jogging , Running , Cycling , any of these at least 30 minutes every day . Kindly revert back with reports . Any clarifications feel free to ask . Happy to help .