A diet of fries, burgers, pizzas, and soda is typical for teenagers. That’s why it’s difficult for teenage girls to lose weight. The WHO estimates that 1 in 10 adolescents are obese or overweight due to poor eating choices and a sedentary lifestyle (1). There also is an increase in the risk of teenage diabetes, joint problems, heart disease, and high blood pressure (2). Teenage obesity may also affect their adulthood.
However, shedding a few excess pounds can take care of a host of problems. Here are 13 healthy weight loss tips for teenage girls to help them get healthier. Read on!
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1. Ditch The Soda
Sodas contain sugar that exceeds the daily limit of 25 grams (3). They cause obesity and diabetes (4). Research group has also found pesticide residues in certain soft drinks/soda (5). Replace soda with homemade iced tea, lemonade, pulpy ice watermelon and berry juices with mint, lime, and a pinch of pink salt.
2. Avoid Junk Food
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Junk foods contain trans fats and saturated fats and are high in calories, salt, and sugar (6), (7). They can make you gain stubborn fat, which can get difficult to lose later. Hence, it is important to steer clear of junk food if you want to lose weight. Here is how you can start:
- Switch to healthy snacking – Consume baked chips, fruit juices, baby carrots and hummus, cucumber, nuts, and plain popcorn.
- Trade your cold drink for a bottle of detox water, iced tea, or freshly pressed fruit juice.
- Have fruits instead of sweets. If you crave sweets, have fruits instead of ice cream. You can also have a square of dark chocolate (80% or more cocoa content). Low-fat frozen yogurt topped with fresh fruits can be equally tempting and satisfying.
