Expert: Gerri Helms - 3/23/2009

Question
Thank you for taking your time to read and try to answer my question. I am 15 years and am 5'4'' and weigh 126 pounds. I have been trying to loss weight for the past 2 years and only have lost 14 pounds. I would like to know what is a faster way to lose weight. I have already cut my diet to eating breakfast and eating no later than 5 for dinner. I drink water that is it. I rarely eat high sugar/calorie foods. My daily intake of calories is 1600 or less. I exercise everyday day from 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs. I would really like to loss inch around my back and my inner thighs do you have any suggestions.

Answer
Dear Paola,
Have you talked to a nutritionist or dietitian about your weight? For your height, this is a healthy body weight - you probably don't need to lose any more weight.

If you are obsessing about your weight, body size or food, you may be expressing anorexic symptoms. Please check these websites, www.oa.org or www.anorexicsandbulimicsanonymousaba.com to get some help at no cost. You can also do a complimentary coaching session with me, if you so desire. my email is lifecoachgerri@aol.com.

You can also talk to the guidance counselor at school or even your parents.

Gerri Helms
life and health coach