From Kaylee, Age 14 - 03/11/07 - IP#: 66.82.9.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 158 lb, Today: 147 lb, Goal: 125 lb - Lots of people seem to need diet tips...I happen to know a few and here they are **1 always chew your food 32 times(even a banana)** **2 brush your teeth after a meal** **3 always drink a lot of water** **4 get plenty of sleep** **5 Leave a pair of goal pants or bikini out on a hanger to see every day before you leave your room** **6 eat slowly make sure it takes you 20 minutes to eat any meal** **7 make time for exercise even if it means waking up 30 minutes earlier and going for a short walk, jog, or run** **8 know the calorie counts of fast food places and make good choices** **9 diet journals sometimes help if you really make sure to write EVERYTHING down** **10 turn on some music and rock out for a while** **11 on one of those hot summer days go for a swim or turn on a sprnkler and run through it** **12 during the winter do plyos in your house** **13 do cardio that gets your heart rate up, you won't lose any weigth doing 3000 crunches a day** **14 if your out of shape start small and work your way up** **15 if you have parents, friends, family, anyone that can help you stay on track get then to help you** **16 smile a lot** **17 chew sugar free gum** **18 Take a long shower, put some lotion on, paint your nails, and take care of yourself no matter what your weight its** **19 get clothes that fit even if that means going to the next size bigger and trying on 20 outfits to find one that fits** **20 believe in yourself set a 5 pounds gaol and when you make it be proud and give yourself a reward of a new shirt or something that makes you feel good. NOT FOOD** **you can do it!!**
Reply from Kaylee, Age 14 - 03/11/07  - IP#: 69.19.14.xxx
Plyos are quick jumps. You can do them on a step. Strait up and down, back and forth side to side. The whole point is speed. You do the jumps fast keeping your feet on the ground for as little time as possible for 10-30 seconds. Then you stop and rest untill you can do them fast again. You will get quicker and more cordinated from it but you will sweat a lot!!
 
Reply from Kayla, Age 13 - 03/11/07  - IP#: 24.61.127.xxx
I love your tips! but what are plyos?
 
Reply from Kaylee, Age 14 - 03/11/07  - IP#: 69.19.14.xxx
It may seem weird but if you chew 32 times...well Anything over 30, for me it depends on the food. I don't really know where 32 came from honestly. But the whole reason you chew food is you acctually taste it and enjoy it. You arn't just eating to be eating. It also makes it take longer to eat so your body will know when it's full. It takes 20 minutes for your body to feel full.
 
Reply from Sarah, Age 14 - 03/11/07  - IP#: 67.163.196.xxx
wow really good tips! how does chewing your food 32 times help?