Prom night is a rite of passage for many teens. But for some, it can be an embarrassing reminder of a weight problem, and finding a dress to fit a plus-sized frame may be difficult. Make a diet and exercise plan in the months before prom to help motivate you to lose weight before the big night.
Step 1
Reduce the amount of calories you consume. Choose fruit instead of a candy bar, and swap water in for soda or juice. Avoid fast food offerings. Nutritionist Anne Collins supports healthy alternatives over actively dieting and counting calories for teens.
Step 2
Get daily exercise. Even if you don't have the money to join a gym, you can work harder in your physical education classes or join an active extracurricular activity. Running the track after school, joining the Outdoor Club or swimming laps in the campus pool can help you get the 60 minutes of physical activity that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends.
Step 3
Purchase your prom dress three months in advance, in a size smaller than you wear currently. Hang the dress in a prominent place in your room so you can see it daily. Before you snack on greasy foods or want to plop down on the couch for the night, remember that if you don't lose the weight, your prom dress won't fit.
Step 4
Recruit a close friend to be your weight loss buddy. A study of a group of girls from Midwood High School in Brooklyn, New York, found that losing weight for prom was easier when they did it together. Set a goal together, and then use each other for support as you work toward the goal.
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