Young Love......Handles

I'm 14, 22% bodyfat, 5'3, 128 pounds.
As you may imagine, I'm too fat, even by my family's standards.
 
So, I'd like to loose as amuch as i can, ASAP. If you think you can help me manage it in a month or two, you'd be the savior.lol I'd want to loose those stubborn love handles, obviously!
 
Anyways, I've tried to cut down on calories, carbs, and fat, while spiking my protein intake. i don't know any exact numbers.
 
Also, I can't do squats, do to an injury on my knee cap/growth plate.
 
So, if you can help me suceed, i'll take whatever advice you throw at me!
 

 
 
 
 

u cant run because of the injury i guess.. ummm..

if u r that desperate,u can prolly crash diet and once u lose a lotta weight including the muscles and strength, u might start eating very clean and get the body back to being healthy. but then, this would be bad advice from me in the first place, coz crash dieting is bad for the body. but it worked for me in the past and im pretty much healthy now. so no reason why u cant try. u ll get emancipated in a month if that is what u want.

a healthier option would be to forget about the love handles and work ur a$$ Off at the gym. do a 90 mins workout for 6 days a week and eventually in a span of 2-3 months u ll look decent and feel great. by the end of the year u might even start competing. but then this is gonna be a long term sensible goal. u may not be able to bare ur chest in the beach this summer, but u ll definitely be the hottest cake by next.

Anbe Sivam. Period.

Keep track of your calories, carbs and protein, fats if you want but its not as important imo. 

Figure out your daily caloric maintenance number and drop your calories from there eating 5-6 small meals a day. 

I would say do some circuit type of weight training with little rest between sets since all your concerned with is fat loss. Squats are big...but make sure you hit all the other big compound lifts. Deadlifts, cleans, OH press, Bench, pull ups etc...

Do some cardio before eating breakfast doesnt have to be major or huge. I would say at least 15 minutes. Running/jump rope/circuit type training/tabata. 

then do another cardio session after your weights and later on that day on non lifting days. I favor HIIT, but steady cardio is fine. 

Diet is going to be huge. And making yourself start the cardio will be tough but stick with it. 

it takes about 3 weeks to form a habit, so stick with it and it will get easier.

Good luck


**edit**

I didnt even think about it, if you can't run because of the injury... walking on a steap incline for 30-45+ minutes is a great alternative. Biking and elipticals will also be good alternatives. 

Look up tabata, its a great way to get a cardio type workout with body weight exercises and weights.

6'3"  @213

Squat 1x20x275

press:200, Deadlift:475, Bench:300, P.clean:235, Squat:385

"The only failure that is final is to stop trying to improve"

man be a kid play lots of sports i wouldnt start working out till atleast 17

i had a friend whose nnickname was pudgy all throughout our childhood ... He turn 18 and ever since then hes been in great shape .... Your just a kid ... just be active play sports ride your bike

14 is fine to start lifting weights, but you do bring up a good point about sports.

However, he may just not be into sports, or he may not feel comfortable to do any kind of sports until he gets into better shape. A lot of people are like that. 

6'3"  @213

Squat 1x20x275

press:200, Deadlift:475, Bench:300, P.clean:235, Squat:385

"The only failure that is final is to stop trying to improve"

Ironman69


u cant run because of the injury i guess.. ummm..

if u r that desperate,u can prolly crash diet and once u lose a lotta weight including the muscles and strength, u might start eating very clean and get the body back to being healthy. but then, this would be bad advice from me in the first place, coz crash dieting is bad for the body. but it worked for me in the past and im pretty much healthy now. so no reason why u cant try. u ll get emancipated in a month if that is what u want.

a healthier option would be to forget about the love handles and work ur a$$ Off at the gym. do a 90 mins workout for 6 days a week and eventually in a span of 2-3 months u ll look decent and feel great. by the end of the year u might even start competing. but then this is gonna be a long term sensible goal. u may not be able to bare ur chest in the beach this summer, but u ll definitely be the hottest cake by next.

This is terrible advice. "Emancipated" doesn't even fit in that sentence.

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Ironman69


u cant run because of the injury i guess.. ummm..

if u r that desperate,u can prolly crash diet and once u lose a lotta weight including the muscles and strength, u might start eating very clean and get the body back to being healthy. but then, this would be bad advice from me in the first place, coz crash dieting is bad for the body. but it worked for me in the past and im pretty much healthy now. so no reason why u cant try. u ll get emancipated in a month if that is what u want.

a healthier option would be to forget about the love handles and work ur a$$ Off at the gym. do a 90 mins workout for 6 days a week and eventually in a span of 2-3 months u ll look decent and feel great. by the end of the year u might even start competing. but then this is gonna be a long term sensible goal. u may not be able to bare ur chest in the beach this summer, but u ll definitely be the hottest cake by next.

Hol Sh iT what are you trying to do do the kid. This is a terrible way to go about getting in shape

  Start with easy stuff first. Then you don't beat yourself up and quit. Do Jumping jacks, sit ups, and push ups. Start with...say 10 of each for the first week, then add 5 or 10 evey week thereafter.
  Running would be the fastest way to drop weight. Look at what you eat and snack on. You can't go completely cold turkey on the sweet stuff or one day you will go crazy and eat tons of sweets.
  Stand up straight with your heals together and bend your body to the left, putting you left palm on the back of your left knee. Then back to the upright position, bending to the right, putting your right palm behind your right knee. Start out with 10 to each side. This will help you tighten the muscle under your "handles". Good Luck.

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@ bonni , brenden

i actually mentioned in my post that it is terrible advice from my end. so no need to actually blow steam again.

but just to let u guys know, i used to be like 93 kilos when i was 14. all fat with pot belly and love handles and all sh!t. it was pretty hurting on the ego. so i can understand how the guy who posted this must be feeling. my answer though first half being sh!tty which i mentioned in my post itself, works.

@ WD

nice advice as such for a rookie.

Anbe Sivam. Period.

Wetdawg


  Start with easy stuff first. Then you don't beat yourself up and quit. Do Jumping jacks, sit ups, and push ups. Start with...say 10 of each for the first week, then add 5 or 10 evey week thereafter.
  Running would be the fastest way to drop weight. Look at what you eat and snack on. You can't go completely cold turkey on the sweet stuff or one day you will go crazy and eat tons of sweets.
  Stand up straight with your heals together and bend your body to the left, putting you left palm on the back of your left knee. Then back to the upright position, bending to the right, putting your right palm behind your right knee. Start out with 10 to each side. This will help you tighten the muscle under your "handles". Good Luck.

Exactly. When I was younger, say.. maybe 13 or 14 I would eat crazy healthy, workout like a beast and not see results within a week and I would give up. The key to being successful is gradually working yourself into a good diet and exercise program. You need a good mind set. Eat healthier and get active and you'll be on your way to a better you!

Run and be active outside, do body weight exercises, do lightweight lifting if you must, eat healthy and get some sleep.

Crash diet = no bueno.

Good luck!

5'7" - 20 - 195lbs

WD, thanks for the advice. I'll do way more than your recomended, since I'm pretty strong for my age, I just can't get rid of my gut.

Thanks guys. All you.

Also, If anyone could guide me more in depth through this, a PM would be highly appreciated.

Thanks again!

read my first post, if you have any questions ill be happy to help through pm

CreaOtine


WD, thanks for the advice. I'll do way more than your recomended, since I'm pretty strong for my age, I just can't get rid of my gut.

Thanks guys. All you.

Also, If anyone could guide me more in depth through this, a PM would be highly appreciated.

Thanks again!

6'3"  @213

Squat 1x20x275

press:200, Deadlift:475, Bench:300, P.clean:235, Squat:385

"The only failure that is final is to stop trying to improve"

Sh!t usually piles on worse, before it gets better.

Well, a large part of my exercise comes from the Athletics department at our school, and i was just informed today by the Director (Little Dick that he is), that do to my knee injury, my enrollment in the department will be terminated. He quite simply doesn't believe that I could have injured my knee last year, then rehurt it a few weeks ago. Anyways, it is what it is.

I'm gonna make a journal on here to track my progress, but I'm for sure going to take all this stuff to heart.

Thanks!

hey all the best buddy! u sure got a lotta motivation.

just take things slowly. u still got a lot of time to work on that body of urs.

All the best. Eat well. and dont go abt bad mouthing ppl u dnt like. makes u lose respect a lot faster.

*Cheers*

Anbe Sivam. Period.

Ironman69

All the best. Eat well. and dont go abt bad mouthing ppl u dnt like. makes u lose respect a lot faster.

Yeah, i probaly judged him too harshly, he's got tons of dudes who want to be there to impress the ladies, and my injury isn't so legit, though purely real, so I can see how he can make a mistake trying to weed out the bad.
 
Anywyas, just got back from gym. Tri/chest day. Walked 10 min on treadmil, with the incline jacked up as high as it can go, and burned 100 calories, which is pretty amazing for 10 minutes, then did stationary bike for 2.30 miles.

good luck fella. to be honest, you just look like the average kid, so dont worry about it too much. do activities you enjoy, and encorporate weights two or three times a week if you can. there's a forum dedicated to recipies, and if you mum doesnt fancy cooking them, give it a go yourself - becoming a decent cook is very rewarding!

Bench Press Max - 170kg @ 100kg
Squat Max - 220kg @100kg
Deadlift Max - 275kg @100kg

Weight - 90kg

just curious bro where you live? Ever in PA?

Um, no Texas. i'll be posting my new pics shortly. not too much improvement :(

It takes a long time to see significant changes, give it time.

CreaOtine


Um, no Texas. i'll be posting my new pics shortly. not too much improvement :(

6'3"  @213

Squat 1x20x275

press:200, Deadlift:475, Bench:300, P.clean:235, Squat:385

"The only failure that is final is to stop trying to improve"

it took me 2 months of severe cutting and cardio to see some striations and veins in my legs and it took just 2 weeks to lose them due to lack of training.

bottomline as nick said is patience and "perseverence".

Anbe Sivam. Period.

Try and make a list of what you ate for the last two days and what time of day you at what you ate. This will give us a much better idea of where to start and we can help you make some easy changes that will do a lot for you.

Ironman69


u cant run because of the injury i guess.. ummm..

if u r that desperate,u can prolly crash diet and once u lose a lotta weight including the muscles and strength, u might start eating very clean and get the body back to being healthy. but then, this would be bad advice from me in the first place, coz crash dieting is bad for the body. but it worked for me in the past and im pretty much healthy now. so no reason why u cant try. u ll get emancipated in a month if that is what u want.

a healthier option would be to forget about the love handles and work ur a$$ Off at the gym. do a 90 mins workout for 6 days a week and eventually in a span of 2-3 months u ll look decent and feel great. by the end of the year u might even start competing. but then this is gonna be a long term sensible goal. u may not be able to bare ur chest in the beach this summer, but u ll definitely be the hottest cake by next.

Alright.. so now that we have that taken care of..

You are 14.. you really shouldn't be going to the gym in the first place. My advice would be to do compound exercises at home and build up your strength/ endurance there. Think about starting a sport if you can.. this is a great way to stay and get in better shape. You got here by the choice of food you put in yourself.. and I assume you have learned that cupcakes and sausages are not worth it by now? If not.. don't bother with working out.

The BEST advice to be given to YOU would be by your family doctor.. as he knows you better then all of us and can give you some solid advice.

I started lifting when I was 12.

I had heart surgery and couldn't play most sports.

I love sausage and cupcakes; often times combined.

My family doctor doesn't know jack about me except that I pay his bills when I get sick.

.. And I have come a long way and am in good shape. Let the kid be. He will figure it out without you bashing at him.

Perrynaytor


I started lifting when I was 12.

I had heart surgery and couldn't play most sports.

I love sausage and cupcakes; often times combined.

My family doctor doesn't know jack about me except that I pay his bills when I get sick.

.. And I have come a long way and am in good shape. Let the kid be. He will figure it out without you bashing at him.

I am hardly bashing him at all .. I don't see how you can get that from my post?

He is 14 years old and looking to lose body fat, you think eating cupcakes/ Sausages, working out with weights, not talking to the family doctor and doing no sports is the way for a young boy to lose the fat? Hm, quite questionable.

There is no need for him to get his parents to buy him an expensive gym membership to go to the gym.. he probably has little to no experience with weightlifting (there is a potential injury).. he is 14 years old (there is a waste of money and possible infractions on his growing plates) and he is looking to lose fat (???????).

A Solid diet, Some sort of Cardiovascular activity like soccer and being monitored by a professional is what needs to be done.  If you question this.. then I question what right you have to give advice at all??

I wish I had a gym membership when I started. I see nothing wrong with starting early. I figure because he is young, he is going to eat whatever, but if he will at least train hard he will figure it out.

I don't condone eating garbage, just everyone does it occasionally, or more often than others. I'd say at this young of an age, if he would just eat and not worry about fat gain or loss like the rest of us, he will make great gains in a gym. While he is 14, if he is motivated, I'd say get a solid base and then start sports.

Maybe I came off pissy; I'm sorry if I did. I just hated being the fat kid and I think he should jump in head first with serious training and lots of food.. Well not lots, but a lot of protein.

Start lifting weights and eating right.  Your body will begin to transform over time.  Don't even think about trying to gain or lose weight.  Just eat healthy, and start a good training routine.

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Yeah.

@Moodster

Yeah, I don't eat sweets. persnally, I don't find them good at all, and actually have thrown up many times just form eating a few candies. I also don't eat pork (Its a choice, I'm not Muslim or Jewish)

Oh, and BTW, my gyms like 30 cents a day. it only cost 10 bucks a month. I'll probally take over on the payments this summer when I get a job.

I don't really want to loose weight per se, cause my weight is perfectly normal, its just my bfp is too high.

Update: I'm down to 18%, 125lbs. Noticeable improvment on my muscles when I flex, can barely see the outline of my abs, when I flex, which is great, considering when I used to flex, people couldn't tell. Improvment on biceps, forearms, tiny bit of back, chest, but sady, legs haven'y changed (see first post)

I'll get pics on weekend.

Thanks all!

Moodster

You got here by the choice of food you put in yourself

 
All too true as well. Hopefully I can get some pics of whenm I was in Hawaii last summer, and hopefully you'll see why I NEVER want to be fat again.

18% and you can start to see your abs? damn

I didnt see close to anything till i got down to like 9 or 10

Goals:
-Find more time to get to the gym..