Are You Concerned About Teenage Weight Loss?
Theres an obesity epidemic spreading throughout the world and many say that the USA is at its core
. The blame for this obesity problem is claimed by many to lie with an bad western diet that is increasingly being encouraged in developing nations. With many contemporary lifestyle choices involving less physical activity the outcome is a growth in peoples waistlines. Unfortunately, because young people are all too keen to ridicule those who are even slightly different from the vaguely defined norm, those who are overweight often find themselves the victims of derision and bullying simply because of the way they look. Not only is this undue, its unwarranted.The distractions available to teenagers are more than theyve ever been and tend increasingly to revolve around games consoles, PCs and television, all of which are highly sedentary pastimes. Of course the result of such an existence is to become overweight at least and maybe even obese, especially when you think about the high fat and high sugar diets of many of our teenagers.
Its distressing for both parents and their children to go through from teenage obesity. The overweight of all ages are all too often the object of someones ridicule and teasing, the sight of which is unpleasant to all and more distressing for parents. However something can be worked out, even if society cant be changed, the overweight can do something to get teenage weight loss.
Teenage weight loss needs the same motivation as it does at any age; a healthy diet program and regular exercise. As weve already mentioned there are so many distractions and hobbies that a teenager can have today that dont need much, if any physical effort. Although, such non-physical pastimes are not the only reason teenagers and young people use to justify their lack of exercise. For instance, young girls are often concerned about developing excessive amounts of muscle. Such a view is unfortunate because you cant get a muscle bound body overnight. It takes a lot of effort and many months, more than enough time to notice if youre going too far. Besides, its fairly easy to tone up and look leaner than it is to substantially bulk up.
Everyone, and it seems especially teenagers, are at least a little self-conscious about attending a gym if theyre overweight. This is unfortunate because they have no reason to be. The other members of a gym by and large dont notice much about others while theyre there and may have been in your situation themselves once. Such a thought process can mean that anyone who is overweight but wants to lose weight may feel unable to do so, feeling caught by events and depressed. Ironically the best way to lift mood, beat anxiety and gain confidence is to become fitter and healthier through exercise. By exercising the body releases endorphins which will naturally make you feel happier and generally positive about yourself.
Its not just overweight teenagers who can benefit from a greater level of exercise. You can get more towards that sculpted beach body and also have cleaner looking skin. Im sure almost every teenager has skin worries for a period of time. Exercise can really help clear those pores and a healthy diet will help as well.
However, there is a chance that a teenager could find coping with a weight loss plan harder than an adult would. Everyone finds a weight loss program difficult, particularly at first and often teenagers may not have the self-assurance or doggedness to see things through. Should a teen be tempted to drift away from their diet, having some sort of network of friends and family to rely on will help a lot with their confidence and willpower.
If its not possible to have the support of family and friends then joining a weight loss or diet forum will be a really good step. Youll get to know lots of diverse people wholl gladly offer as many words of support as you need.
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