I have to lose weight ,i need your help.

[jojoj_mojo]

I'm 17 years old, 119 pounds,5'3 inches.
I'm not happy with my weight ,ireally want to lose some,
I'd been on a very hard diet and was totally committed to it,
It's been so hard to get back on track,
I eat under 1200 calories per day,
I workout(cardio,pilates,dancing and yoga) four times a week.
When i don't see any result i tend to eat more.
I'm so worried,
I've tried to be satisfied with myself but i end up eating more,
I love making healthy meals,I love working out ,but since i gained some weigth ,i don't feel satisfaction.
Please healp.

[DioGirl]

You are just as perfect for your age, don't need to loose anymore of what you have.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

For a height of 5’3” 119 pounds is appropriate and weight loss is not required. It is essential to maintain ones BMI in a healthy range. It is important to know that a diet plan is not about cutting down calories; it’s about ‘healthy’ eating. With cutting on diet one may initially lose weight but this may remain static or increase later due to fat accumulation. When one cuts down on calories, the body sends a signal to the brain which in turn turns on the ‘stress hormones’ and the body switches into the ‘starvation mode’ and paradoxically one may notice no change in weight or an increased weight and fat accumulation. One would need adequate amount of calories to support the basic metabolic functions and if you work out vigorously, your required calorie intake rises.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!