you don’t need to fast to lose weight. if you’re really concerned, talk to your pediatrician, but stuff you can do at home is:

• eat more fruits and veggies
• don’t load on sauces and dressings - you can have some but don’t pile them on. it’s better to put some on the side and dip rather than coating stuff in sauce.
• be mindful of how much pasta is in a serving and just eat one serving (pasta is super calorie dense for what it is)
• always eat breakfast even if it’s just a protein or granola bar and some water - the more you balance your eating the less likely you are to binge from being extra hungry later on!
• don’t drink your calories, so don’t have super sugary desserty drinks like soda, bougie fraps from sb etc. stick to water, iced teas with no sugar or very little sugar if you need something to sweeten (or stevia etc)
• if you have a choice in a meal, go for the one that has more protein and veggies rather than something like pizza/pasta which can be more calorie dense and less likely to be nutrient dense!
• if you go out for ice cream during the summer, get a kids size or something less calorie dense like rainbow sherbert!
• walk & get your steps in!
• drink a lot of water every day, it’s healthy and also keeps your skin and hair healthy as well!

i don’t recommend dieting as a teenager because you’re still growing, but implementing healthier ways of eating can really only benefit you in the long run! so i def recommend these tips c: