Cheerleading/cheer weight

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Expert: Kimmi - 5/18/2009


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ok so, i really want to be a flyer for my high school team next year. the only problem is that i think I'm overweight. i wouldn't call myself fat or anything, because i don't think i am. but my weight is really above average. i exercise every other day, but still no results, except that i lost about 5 lbs. in the past week. what should i do??

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Hi Dey,

  You should see a doctor to find out if you really need to lose any weight and if you do, they can help you set up the best program to help you do that.
  Also, just as an addition - unless you are very very overweight, losing 5 pounds in a week is not a healthy goal. The faster you lose weight, the harder it is to keep off. When you are losing weight, shoot for a goal of about 2 pounds a week. Good luck to you.

Happy Cheering,
Kimmi

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I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.

Experience

My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.

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I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.

Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question. If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!

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