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Advice on weight.
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I'm 15 and overweight. I really want to lose some weight because I have almost no confidence in myself but I find it hard to be motivated, and I also don't feel confident enough to join any groups because I feel really self-concious. My family don't seem to realise how bad I feel but I don't want to tell them because I think my dad and brother will laugh at me. People think that I'm just really shy I'm not really. There are so many things that I want to do but just can't because of the way I feel. Please can you give me some advice.
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Also, join a club. I hate the gym, but I joined ceroc dance with my friend and I love it! It's a 3hour work out each week and we're going to start going 2 nights a week!
Once you initiate it, you will feel better. It's starting that's the hard part.
Hopefully you can work on your relationships with your family
I was, and still am a massive binge eater. I think about food all day, but what I find is great to help me along is walking. If i have a craving for food, i grab my ipod, and set off for a walk. If im distracted by music, the walking seems like no effort at all. I also drag along friends and family members, whatever the weather. If i sit around watching tv i know i'll snack on biscuits and snacks all day, whereas, if i go for a walk, not only am i taking my mind off the cravings, but also burning calories. Since moving into my student house, I have upped my walking by loads. I google the nearest supermarkets or shops, and pick one about 30/ 45 mins away. I love smoothies, and also magazines so I walk to the shop for a smoothie or magazine. The excersise is great, and knowing you're gaining something from it makes it so much easier. Although walking doesnt burn heaps and heaps of calories, it does improve your mood, and isnt much effort. And lets face it, its better than sitting around thinking about the snacks you can munch on next!!