About Samantha Mattingly Expertise I can answer any and all questions about your body. I can only answer questions written in plain english. Any question is not too easy or too hard for me!
Experience I have read many different books about Teens Health, and I am in college to be a gynecology doctor.
Education/Credentials I am in college to become a gynecologist. I have been in training with 30 girls, and I have also done special summer training courses with boys.
Past/Present Clients I have currently worked with 30 girls.
Question I'm 17 years old and 5'2 and I pack a lot of fat around my stomach, hips and thighs. My upper torso is toned, my arms are muscular and so are my thighs, its just my middle section. I ride my bike and play tennis in the summer and in the winter I kind of hibernate not knowing what to do. What kind of activities can I do in the winter to try and shape up my middle section? Also I have a pretty good diet, I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and eat smaller more frequent meals.
Answer 3 bigger meals a day is better for a girl your age. Exercise videos are good tools to use. You might be able to go to a thrift shop and buy some exercise videos, or buy them new. Or if you have some, use them. Try to look for the ones that tone up your mid-section. Crunches are great exercises to firm the tummy. Also, laying down and scissoring your legs is a great exercise for toning the lower abdomen.
