what do you think?-teenz on a carb diet

How old are you, megan?

The reason I'm asking is, I suspect you're still growing and that the 10 lb. difference may very well work itself out over time if you eat properly.

There is nothing wrong with cutting out junk food and in fact everyone really needs to do that. The problem is if you cut out all carbs, like brown rice, which is good for you, in favor of things without carbs, like bacon, which isn't so good for you. A mix of foods is usually best. Have you spoken with your pediatrician?

I agree with Jespah that ten pounds is manageable. You could lose it just by cutting out any junk (which tends to be non-nutritional carbs) and maybe boosting up your exercise a little each day. Go for a fast two mile walk each day and you will probably lose the weight in about two months. The problem with "dieting" is that when you stop "dieting" you put the weight back on. You have to make a permanent change in your lifestyle to keep at your desired weight.

thank u guys but i was hoping it would be sooner than that cause i made a bet with my dad that if i get my stomach flatt hen i get to get my belly peirced is their any way i can lose it faster like 2 weeks?

A young womans belly should not be flat. Your womb makes your tummy seem to bulge out.

my daughter had her belly button pierced. The first piecing came undone and fell out. she was unable to get it back in. The second was ripped out when it was caught on her jeans.

I thought the piercing was cute but she ended up deciding it was not worth the hassel.

really?hmm,i dont dissagree but my cousin has a flat stomach

Some of our body shape is genetic. It's easier for some people to have a flat stomach or defined muscle than others. It helps to be your best weight and exercise regularly. You will have to just do the work to see how your body responds.

Don't try and lose weight quickly. It screws up your metabolism, your body goes into starvation mode and you end up gaining all the weight back and more. Just eat a healthy diet (lot's of veggies, lean meat, whole grains - no processed foods) and keep moving and you will drop the pounds and inches.

I agree with Dadpad about the belly ring. My niece had one for a couple of years without any problems and then one day woke up and felt the area was itchy. She looked and it was all red with pus coming out. She ended up with a heck of an infection and now has a bubble like scar where the piercing was. She has no idea how it started. The doctor thought she got a small tear and some dirt or sunscreen lotion got in.

thank you you have been very genorous,by helping me,your right cause i am very tall with wide shoulders and imbig boned(like brook hogan)and cant get tiny i just want to have a good stomach,body! any more tips?

Megan, I have a gardening business in which I often hire college age girls. They usually fall into two categories: The Fairie or The Amazon. The Fairie is very slim and usually small. They can work hard for me all summer but they never get any noticeable muscle. The Amazons often come to me a little chubby , maybe with a little muffin top hanging over their jeans. By the end of the summer The Amazons look great with muscle definition and tight tummies. The only difference is physical activity. Most already eat a healthy diet, which has to do with the kind of people I attract as employees, but the exercise is the key to their bodies looking their best. You seem like an Amazon.

You are at an age where your body is going to change a lot. You are going to get taller and leaner. The trick is not to put on a lot weight during this period by keeping active and staying away from processed foods. Stay away from what I call fake food: anything that comes in a container and you heat in microwave or has sweetner in it. The writer and food advocate Micheal Pollan says "Eat real food, not too much, mostly plants." It's good advice. If you start a healthy lifestyle now your body will naturally become more lean as you approach your 20's.

There is no secret to keeping your body in shape. We have to fight the modern lifestyle of sitting around in front of an entertainment box while shoveling in high calorie foods. You are at the best time of your life to get into great shape and you have the power to do it.

I forgot to mention about belly button jewelry- you don't need to get pierced for it. When my younger niece saw how messed up her older sister's belly button got from the infection she bought a ring that you don't need a piercing to wear. You can't tell the different. There are tons of styles on the net for under $20.

This is a design selling on Ebay:

Not to mention, a belly ring is cute when your 20. But after a baby? Uh, yeah...not so much. I have a visable scar now on my button. Looks super weird.

thank you ,so much but i am srry to say i dont want the fake one srry i want the real deal and i also get made fun of all the time and get called amazon to,thats funny cause my mom is big like me and she calls me her amazon and her an amazon to amd also giant i mean sometimes i wish i was normall but i like being tall and strong ,just when it comes to my age boys dont like bigger girls than them thay like cute skinny girls??? and i sometimes want to be small but ilike how i am i guess so any ways i really want to lose wait bad and im toning my abs i probably have a 4 pac under neath my layer of fat all i need to do is run and get the fat ...but thers a problem !!! i hate running well i dont hate it its just not my favorite thing to do in the whole world,do oyu no any other excersises i can do?

You're getting some awfully good advice there, kid. Especially from Green Witch.

Also, just stop it.

Boys grow into men. You will be appreciated. In the meantime, get to know yourself and your potential. This is not a bad thing, but exhilarating. Learn to enjoy who you are.

i know and thank you all soo much any more advice?

Yes, Megan, at 5'10' you are an Amazon- OWN IT! Stand tall and make the world respect you for it. I know it can't be easy when you are only on the cusp of 14, but with your face and height you could be a supermodel by the time you turn 18, or at least a warrior princess. I know you are at an awkward stage right now - transitioning from child to young woman is not easy, no matter what your size. Yeah, boys might give you a tough time, but that's because they are boys and insecure about their own bodies. Men will be falling at your feet in a few years (don't rush it, it brings a whole mess of different problems).

I wouldn't recommend running. It might help you lose weight, but it's not going to tone your upper body - plus it's a big bore and hard on the knees. Any chance you could convince your parents to take you to see a professional trainer at a local gym or find a pilates class? I think at your age you need to have someone who really understands anatomy to give you advice about the best way to exercise. It's hard to learn proper body placement and control on your own. You would probably benefit from some strength training, as well as body sculpting. Much of this requires specially designed equipment and some guidance. Maybe you could get your mom to join a gym with you and take classes together.

In the meantime, the best exercise is fast walking and some slow, controlled sit ups. I looked around on the web and I didn't see anything I thought was very helpful. Maybe others know better, but I really think you need to take a few classes with a professional. If that can't happen, I assume you have a Phys.Ed department at your school. Go speak to one of the teachers, or even a school nurse, about exercises you can do at home.

If the belly piercing motivates you to meet your goal - well, go for it. Every grown-up here has done stuff like that and we understand the urge to be a little crazy. Most of us have learned from experience rather than advice. It's not fair of me to insist otherwise.

Keep us informed about your progress.

thats funny you menchon palaties cause the gym i have been going to for quit a while is im doing core and cardio and ball pilaties its really fun i go 5 days a week should i do more i work an hour on the class