Tips for Teens to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks

  

There are many teens who are suffering from obesity. The main reason for this is that most of the teens do not do any physical activities. It is a lot better to play football physically rather than playing it on a PlayStation. Having a lot of fat makes you look kind of ugly creature in school, that's what most teen thinks. This lowers the confidence and self-esteem of them. Therefore, it is important for teens as well to maintain their diet and nourish their bodies.

Here are some tips which will help to lose weight :

1. Do Physical Activities :

It is the most important point to remember. It's not necessary for you to join your school's sport's team or get a membership of the gym. Instead, leave your gadgets aside and going for a walk for 30 minutes will work well.

When you start doing physical activities your muscle mass will start increasing which will, in turn, make you lose a large number of calories. Don't just go with any physical activities. Choose a physical activity in which you have interest. It may be swimming, dancing, yoga, basketball, soccer or just walking.

2. Drink enough Water :

Staying hydrated benefits your health in all spheres. It will help to maintain a healthy weight. Try replacing your daily soda with water. It will bring a drastic change in your weight loss since water will reduce the excess calorie intake. 

Drinking a lot of water (actually 3-4 litres) will also help in athletic and academic performance. Additionally, drink water regulate the appetite and will not make you hungry continuously.

3. Avoid Sweetened Beverages:

It is one of the easiest ways to lose weight in this list but it may be the most difficult for some teens as they are really addicted to some beverages. Studies have shown that there are high chances that if the parent consumes a lot of beverages then it is likely that the child will do the same.

Research has also shown that high sugar intake increases weight drastically and it also increases the chances of different health diseases like acne, diabetes, cavities in teeth and liver problems. Therefore, it will be really beneficial to cut back Sodas, fruit juices, tea and energy drinks.

4. Try to Reduce Stress :

Currently, many teens might have a lot of stress related to their studies, careers or relationships. It is really important to learn how to deal with stress to lead a good life. Taking much stress will cause hormonal changes which will increase the level of cortisol hormone which is responsible for dealing with hunger and weight gain.

When you take a lot of stress, it will bring a negative impact on your weight. Try to reduce your stress by doing meditation, exercise, yoga or anything which makes you relax and calm. You can consult a psychologist if you remain overstressed or overwhelmed most of the time.

5. Avoid Processed Foods :

Many teens are currently intaking oily foods. Processed and oily foods are made like that which makes you eat them as much as possible. They cause a great addiction to the foodies. People forget that there is a lot of fat in oily foods. So avoid intake of processed or oily foods as much as possible. 

If you are really determined to lose weight then you must give up oily or processed food and include healthy foods such as vegetables, protein-rich foods, fruits in your diet. You should avoid your favourite foods like chips, chocolates, candies and fast foods.

Learn how to cook food so that you don't have to rely on noodles or any other processed convenience foods. This will help in future also. Learn how to make healthy and protein-rich foods. 

6. Don't go for Diet Foods :

It's a good way of marketing by the companies by putting "Diet" on their products. The products may contain artificial sweeteners and unhealthy fats which are not good for your body. Sweeteners such as sucralose and aspartame may be present in those products which causes a lot of health problems such as migraines and weight gain. It will also make the stomach upset.

Diet foods are so processed that they lose the ingredients which are really important for the body. So, in reality, there is only artificial; sweetness and fats in your so-called diet foods. Go for unprocessed and whole foods instead of the diet foods.

7. Eat a lot of Vegetables :

Vegetables contain important compounds which are needed by the body such as antioxidants which are known to protect the body cells from free radicals which cause damage to the body. It contains vitamins, fibre and minerals which are really beneficial and necessary for the body. 

Studies have proved that those students in a particular hostel who consumes veggies instead of oily or processed snacks were found to be extremely fit and healthy. Moreover, veggies contain water and fibre which satisfies your hunger and make you feel full. This will improve your appetite and will help you to lose weight. Green vegetables are even more beneficial for your health so add them also to your diet.

8. Never skip your Meals :

You might think if you skip a meal or two, it will help you to lose weight but you are wrong. Research has shown that those teens who skip their meals tend to be more obese than those who follow their regular routine. It is so because when you skip your meal, you are more likely to overeat in your next meal which is harmful and will affect your health.

Go for a balanced breakfast instead of a high-sugar snack bar. Choose your meals which have high protein content so that you remain full until your next meal. Moreover, don't go for a cereal breakfast as it will digest soon and you will feel hungry soon after.

9. Change your Eating Habits :

You need to pay respect and attention to your food in order to develop a healthy relationship with your food. Majority of teenagers have their meals while using their phones or watching television. This leads to overeating as they are not aware that how much have eaten.

Develop sound habits of eating like chew the food slowly and enjoying the taste of it while sitting on a dining table. In this way, you will get to know how much have you eaten. This will, in turn, make a good relationship of you with your food and will help to manage your body weight.

Peace*