Losing Weight and maintaining grades Junior year

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I want to start shedding pounds at a gradual rate. My plan is to exercise for an hour 6pm-7pm) each day. School and around 2:45ish and most programs end around 3:45-4. If I take an hour and a half for regular homework, then use that 1 hour block for exercising, then use the rest to do AP homework, eat and rest, will I be able to sustain everything?</p>

<p>If anyone on CC has lost weight, can you give any tips? I can’t afford expensive foods so the most I can do is fruits and veggies from the local shop. I would reveal my size I guess I'm not as comfortable as I thought I was. But let’s just say for conversation sakes I have a lot of weight to lose. </p>

<p>I need a balance of both. The horrible part is if my grades slip because I am concerning to much about my health, my chances at certain schools decrease. On the other hand, if my grades improve and my weight increases, there will not be a future to think about.</p>

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<p>Weight loss is mainly diet. My sis lost five pounds in two weeks just watching what she eats, so just exercise on the side, focus on good meals, and study.</p>

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<p>Losing weight would not have a negative impact on your grades. Studies have shown that overweight people have decreased cognitive ability.</p>

<p>But I agree with Tenors, it is mostly diet and a little exercise. Eat 1,500 calories a day.</p>

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<p>I disagree it depends on what kind person you are. For some people it is more about exercising</p>

<p>PS I will be doing the same thing</p>

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<p>I actually eat way less healthy at school. My brother is diabetic and my mom is a health nut, so everything in our house is sugar-free/whole-wheat/organic/lowfat/low-glycemic index what have you. But exercise can definitely do a lot, especially at this age. I joined a gym, but honestly if you just run daily [or at least 4-5 times a week] you could probably get in decent shape.</p>

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<p>^ I can run everyday. Thanks for all the advice. I think I will do fine. I just have to keep up with it.</p>

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<p>You need to exercise period. There is no reason why your grades should fall if you only are taking an hour a day to exercise. You are not using your time wisely. Weight loss due to working out will give you more energy.</p>

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<p>I lost 40 pounds junior year. I was in this basketball program and the coach made us run and do drills. Plus I played basketball like 4 times a week at least. </p>

<p>You could do it :slight_smile: I also stopped drinking too much soda.</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone. I’ve been eating healthier, cutting out chips and candy but I have to work on the chocolate chip cookies. I stopped drinking soda months ago. School starts Thursday but I’m going to begin running or jogging for an hour this week.</p>