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alotliter

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hi, my name is brett and im 14. i want to lose body fat to get the sixpack i've wanted forever. But i want to know if losing body fat will stunt my growth? Any answers?
Thank you
brett
 
Nope, weight train dude to get some muscle. It will be easier to get those abs if there strong and dense.
 
its easier to build muscle as get get older (16+).. just do a lot of sports. i hate seeing 5 foot guys that bench 1000 lbs ^_^
 
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson38.htm

Good article.

As your body grows through-out your teens you have a big opportunity to set your body up for the rest of your life. Proper form and strengthened muscles can ensure proper posture, and prevent the hundreds of complications adults deal with later on in life. Bad back, over-used hips, knees, ankles, etc...

However, the very reason it can be very beneficial to train at a young age is the same reason its very risky. Your body is still growing. Bad form, or an injury can severely make your adult life more complicated. If you could hunt down some of the people I played football with- ask them how their ankle is holding up with 3 pins in it, or whether they can still run with a torn ACL.

Obviously more risk in football but their is risk in weight training, and its greater at a younger age. So make sure you're doing it RIGHT. A personal trainer, phys ed teacher, coach, etc can show you proper form. Don't "wing it".

And now that we're done with getting side tracked on "weight training"...

What you really want to do is cardio to get rid of body fat.

The actual loss of body fat can not affect your growth. How you lose it may, but not by doing cardio/aerobic exercise.
 
Exactly, i started to train when i was 12 off and on. People consider me to be "big" and build even when i stop. But look out now, been training hard for 4mths :)
 
The actual loss of body fat can not affect your growth. How you lose it may, but not by doing cardio/aerobic exercise.[/QUOTE]
thanks for alll the info, but about this. what do you mean when you say "how you lose it"? would eating differently to lose the body fat affect my growth?
thanks
brett
 
alotliter said:
thanks for alll the info, but about this. what do you mean when you say "how you lose it"? would eating differently to lose the body fat affect my growth?
thanks
brett
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If youre changing your diet you need to make sure you get all your nutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, etc). You can stunt your growth by not getting enough of those. Just eat healthy. None of that low carb dieting as your body grows.
 
surreal said:
If youre changing your diet you need to make sure you get all your nutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, etc). You can stunt your growth by not getting enough of those. Just eat healthy. None of that low carb dieting as your body grows.
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Alot worse would be low-fat dieting while on teens.
 
ok thanks.... heres a sample of what im eating to lower my body fat:
Breakfast- shredded wheat with skim milk

snack- low carb cereal bar( low carb so there isnt any sugar in it)

lunch- wholewheat bread with low sodium tuna sandwich and one piece of fruit or chicken with brown rice and veggies

snack- a piece of fruit( i eat a banana)

dinner- whole wheat pasta with chicken and veggies or chicken with a baked sweet potatoe

opt supper snack- low fat cottage cheese

EXCERSIZE- 4, 12 min HIIT cardio sessions a week + ab work outs

WILL THIS STUNT MY GROWTH?
thanks
 
nup im the same age, and i eat more frequently than u do but not as much and i do weights and lots of ab workouts and cardio, so i think u'll be fine otherwise i wouldnt be doing what im doing ;)
 
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