Most teenagers want to look good and be fit. This may be for personal desire or to impress someone. Getting fit isn't always easy but, in the end, it's rewarding.

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[edit] Steps

Tell your parents that you want to get fit and healthy and ask if they'll help. You can do it alone, but any extra support from friends or relatives is useful. Keep smiling and stay positive!
Eat a healthy, balanced diet with lots of vegetables and fruits, and drink plenty of water (eight glasses a day will keep you hydrated and is beneficial during high-energy activities). Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates—found in foods like white bread and pasta—where possible. Complex carbohydrates, such as those in whole grains and beans, are a better source of energy. Moderate your fat intake, but don't try to eliminate it from your diet. Your body does need some.
Start an exercise routine. You'll want to start out small and work your way up. Start going to a gym and, if you're really determined, get a Personal Trainer. They have you do a physical test and a written survey and match what you want to gain to your body type. This may cost a bit though.
- If you're too young to work out in a gym, there's still plenty you can do! Get involved in a sport; soccer, tennis, football, basketball, and roller blading are all fun ways to get and keep yourself fit! Or, start doing push-ups. Do as many as you can every day and keep a log book of records and goals. Try sit-ups, pull-ups, and jumping jacks, too. Go jogging, sprinting, and running as much as possible.
Don't stop once you reach your goal. You have to keep working to stay fit, so form healthy habits that will last you a lifetime!

[edit] Tips

Despite trying to eat healthily, you can still slip yourself a treat every so often. Don't deprive yourself, but don't go overboard or use food as a reward. Take care of your body.
Let your parents know! They can help you, and if not, work with a PT and a friend.
Don't give up! It will be hard at times but keep pushing for those rewards.
Join sports clubs.
Doing the same routine can get boring; try different things! Try Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Fit, swimming, horseback riding, water polo, dancing, or go to a gymnastics place and play around on the trampoline!
If you're a music fan, play some upbeat music in your room and just have fun dancing! *Make a log for yourself to keep track of what exercises you want to do and when you want to do them. (Try to be as consistent as possible).

[edit] Warnings

Don't overdo it. If you can't do anymore, then stop and go less!
When working with weights, always have a spotter!
Do not be afraid to lift serious weights if you are a female. Contrary to popular belief, it is all but impossible for a woman to get "bulky". You will, however, get lean and strong while losing fat.
There is no such thing as being too fit or healthy, but take a step at a time and don't push yourself to the point where you are feeling worse than before.