Healthy Ways Of Losing And Gaining Weight / Question
Published: March 1, 2001
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I really want to get thin. How can I do it good?
Signed: Want To Get Thin
Dear Want To Get Thin,
The first thing you need to do is to determine if you actually need to get any thinner than you already are. Frequently young people put too much pressure on themselves to reach a weight that is not healthy.
To answer this question for yourself, click on Appropriate Height & Weight. This will give you an idea of where you are.
If you still want to slim down, the best way to accomplish this is by eating healthy and getting regular exercise. You have probably have seen advertisements promising easy steps for the perfect figure. These claims often do not pan out and are not without risk. If you develop good eating and exercise habits now, they will be easier to maintain when you get older.
Also, you can speak with your doctor or a nutritionist for more specific information.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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