What Is A Good Way To Lose Weight???

I don't think i'm fat or anything...i'm a little bit taller than 5 feet 3 inches and i weigh 119 pounds and 17 years old...i just think i'm a little chubby but other people tell me that i'm skinny. I just want to try and lose a few pounds(around 5 to 10) and also tone up my stomach and legs...does anyone know any good exercises that work your abs and your legs/thighs? and also any ideas on how to lose a few pounds quickly without starving yourself because I don't want to become anorexic or anything. thanks

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1. Since you're already smaller, you'll probably end up gaining weight, rather than losing it by toning up your stomach and legs. Lifting weights or strength training will build muscle, making you look much leaner, but you'll gain muscle weight.
2. Pilates
3. You might think about trying this book called "The Movie Star Diet" by Steve Simmons. It helped me lose thirty pounds in 2 1/2 months when I didn't think anything would work. My goal to begin with was only 20 lbs! It has a really easy plan to follow and an excellent workout as well.
4. sit ups are good
5. Okay, a great thing to do is take yoga classes. It tons your abs, bottom, thighs, calves, AND shoulders...as well as anything else you can think of. It's a great way to lose weight and stay healthy. After a few classes, you'll find you're also extremly flexable and you're able to do it without an instructor any more.
6. Squats, lunges, crunches, yoga, pilates, swimming, riding a bike and eating healthy foods.
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