Having a weight loss goal can be a good way to motivate yourself towards healthier eating. However, in general a maximum of 2 pounds per week would be the most a health care provider would suggest losing, depending on your growth and medical history. In order to begin the process of healthy eating, refer to our healthy eating guides:
If you find that you are consistently eating past the point of being full, consider meeting with a registered dietitian who can help you figure out the right amount to eat for your body and activity level. If you find that you are eating when you’re not hungry due to stress or other emotions, consider meeting with a therapist to discuss alternative coping tools.
Our health guides are developed through a systematic, rigorous process to ensure accuracy, reliability, and trustworthiness. Written and reviewed by experienced healthcare clinicians from Boston Children's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital and consistently ranked as a top hospital by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report, these guides combine clinical expertise, specialized knowledge, and evidence-based medicine. We also incorporate research and best practices from authoritative sources such as the CDC, NIH, PubMed, top medical journals, and UpToDate.com. Clinical specialists and subject matter experts review and edit each guide, reinforcing our commitment to high-quality, factual, scientifically accurate health information for young people.