The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens
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A Diet Plan that Changes Lives
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I can’t stand my body!”, or felt like other kids were making fun of your weight, The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens may be the diet plan for you. Jay McGraw, son of television advice guru Dr. Phil McGraw, has developed a weight loss management plan designed just for teens. Click here to read an excerpt from The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens.
Overweight or obese teens face a variety of challenges. They often endure horrendous teasing and name-calling at the hands of their slimmer peers. They may suffer from depression as a result of a poor body image. If they’re trying to lose weight, they must cope with the stress of being surrounded by pizza, candy bars, hamburgers, cheese fries, and other unhealthy dietary choices. The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens shows you how to overcome these issues to reach your weight loss goals, improve your overall physical health, and increase your sense of self-esteem.
Basics of The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens
As you may have already guessed, Jay’s weight loss plan was inspired by the success of his father’s bestselling book. In The Ultimate Weight Solution, Dr. Phil outlines seven keys to weight loss freedom. Jay’s plan adapts these important concepts to the needs of a teenage audience.
Like his father, Jay believes the key to weight loss is understanding one’s thoughts and feelings. Using real-life examples draw from interviews with over 10,000 teenagers, he encourages readers to examine their relationships with food and find the cause of their overeating. "Weight is not about the size of your Levis or a number on the scale,” he writes. “It's about whether you use food to take care of your body or to abuse it."
While Jay is not a licensed therapist, he has become well-known for his ability to discuss difficult topics in a manner that is accessible to a teenage audience. His previous books, Life Strategies for Teens and Closing the Gap, were also bestsellers.
Benefits
Unlike many other diet plans, The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens understands the unique needs of a younger audience. For example, Jay doesn’t suggest avoiding fast-food restaurants. Since he knows teenagers socialize with friends over Cokes and French fries, he has included a section that discusses the most nutritious menu choices in McDonalds, Burger King, and other popular dining establishments. Instead of recommending a restrictive diet, Jay promotes a philosophy of moderation and responsible eating.
As a teen, you are exposed to media images of super-thin celebrities on a daily basis. Many girls become depressed when they realize they can’t look like Britney Spears or their favorite fashion models. Many boys give up their weight-loss efforts when they discover it’s unrealistic to develop the physique of a professional athlete. The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens encourages readers to develop a positive self-image and a realistic expectation of what their bodies should look like.
Since Jay understands that teenagers have an innate desire for rebellion, his book avoids nagging and dictating. His goal is to help readers learn to solve problems on their own. The overall message is one of empowerment, not punishment.
Comments
Hi Tara,
The bottom line is that you must burn more calories than you take in if you want to lose weight. You're exercising regularly, and that is a plus. However, you might want to take a look at how many calories you're taking in. Sometimes when we eat healthy whole foods we eat more than we need because they are good for us.
To do this, keep a food diary for about three days or so. Then take time to look up how many calories are contained in that food. I don't know your age and that can make a difference in how many calories you need to maintain your weight. You'll want to eat less than that because you don't want to maintain--you want to lose.
If you feel you're eating fewer calories already, it's a good idea to talk with your doctor to see if there may be a medical reason behind your stubborn weight.
-- Contributed by: Donna SundbladI am 5'4 and 180 lb. i run two miles every weekday and i do not eat junk food. what else could i possibly do to lose weight!?
-- Contributed by: TaraHi Paula,
I don't know how tall you are or what your ideal weight is, but if you want to lose weight these few changes should help:
- Avoid sugary drinks and snacks
- Don't eat seconds at your meals
- Eat fruits and vegetables
- Exercise at least 5 days a week for 30 minutes or more
- Avoid fried foods
Good luck Paula, let us know if you have more questions.
-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad> See All Comments on this article
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