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Helloflo: The Guide, Period is not only the ultimate period guide, it is full of useful information about all aspects of puberty. Naama Bloom is the creator of the Helloflo website which has lots of information for women of all ages about your body, your period and women's health issues. The book is a must read for all girls. As the cover suggests it is, funny, real, awkward, smart and honest.
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If you are overweight or obese (and 27% of Australian teenagers are), then it is harder to exercise. You may feel self-conscious or frustrated. According to a study in Canada in 2014, researchers found that adolescents who did both aerobic and resistance training as well as a modified diet, lost more weight than those who did one or none of the exercises.* Not everyone can afford a personal trainer or a gym membership. Some health funds, such as HBF provide free exercise classes (you have to be 15 to participate in classes unless you bring a parent to a family class). Some gyms and community centres have discounted memberships and special classes for teens. You can't just wake up one morning and decide you're going to jog 10km (especially if you're unfit). You need to build up slowly. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it.
* University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine. "Best exercise for obese youths analyzed." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 22 September 2014. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140922180017.htm>.
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Hula Hooping is a fun, creative way to exercise. Check out Deanne Love's hula hoop tutorials on www.hooplovers.tv. Some of her courses cost money to view but Deanne has plenty of free courses too.

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