im just a teen but im only 5Ƈ'' and im just at the overweight mark
i feel uncomfortable in t shirts and tight shirts and i think im starting to realize im an emotional eater
i eat when im bored.. its summer and i dont really do much all day
i do eat healthy when i eat though.. unless im out
so im wondering if keeping a food journal helps?
and also, im thinking about doing a teen boot camp but.. idk im a little shy and i think thats embarrasing.. what do you think? its just at the local gym
i work out about 2x a week,not much i only have a tredmil and one of those tony gazelle things.. i try new things everyonce in a while but i seem to do something once then stop
thanks everyone

I can tell you if you keep a food journal it puts alot of lite on what you have been eating. You are in disbelief at what you eat. I did that and I couldn't believe that I was eating so much and if you want to keep track of you calories too, you will be smacking yourself for eating and drinking so much. When I first started doing that I found out I was DRINKING 1800 calories a day. I was a coke a cola freak. I have not had coke since then. Good luck to you

Don't be shy, go for it! You shouldn't be embarrassed at all! You will become much more healthy and become more comfortable with your weight.
Oh and a food journal is a really good idea, I use www.myfitnesspal.com and I absolutely LOVE it, it makes eating healthy much easier, good luck!!

I like that gazelle. As long as you don't develope an eating disorder. Why dont you get out during the day more? If it's because of the heat I agree with you, and can see why you don't get out more.
Find a friend to go to the gym with you to help you with the other stations.
P.S. the journal sounds like a good plan.

I think the teen bootcamp sounds awesome. You might be shy, but think about it: you'll be meeting other teens who want to get in better shape, just like you. It'll be a great place for you to make friends.
Keeping a food journal has been proven to help significantly with weight loss (there's an article about it at the link below). I started keeping one a few weeks ago, and while I haven't lost a whole lot of weight, it really has changed how I eat (my problem is that I'm off work for the summer and I just spend too much sitting on my butt!). I now think about food before I eat it because I know I'll have to account for later versus overeating and then thinking, "I shouldn't have eaten that." I've started thinking about what I would like to see on my food/fitness journal and what would make me proud to see there. It's surprising how much writing it down and seeing it presented before me makes me confront my daily diet. I keep mine online at http://kitshealth.blogspot.com if you're interested in seeing how I do it.

Keeping a food journal really does help. Here are a few more ideas:
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. Do more sports and less TV and computer.
Start a weight lifting routine. It will help increase your metabolism and make you feel and look better in so many ways. Ask your parents about joining a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for teens.
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. Even though we would like it to be different, there is no quick fix. But stick with it. You can be successful.
The moral support you need is what comes from within you. If you are ready to lose the weight you will stick with it and do it. It doesn't matter what your friends or family say or do.
Check out websites about nutrition, weight loss, exercise, weight training, etc.
Stick with it. You can do it. You are the best friend you have. Good luck.
Here is a link to an excellent on line site where you can keep a food journal.

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