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I did a schedule similar to this for about four months but then my schedule got too difficult to make it to the yoga classes on time, consistently. I was lifting three days a week and doing yoga twice a week and I didn't find recovery problematic.Keep in mind that I'm in my mid 20s, so YMMV. I don't think you're overdoing the workload with yoga as long as you are getting adequate nutrition.Additionally, I'm not sure if you're referring to hot yoga or not. I was just taking yoga classes as the YMCA in a regular group exercise style room which was a comfortable temperature so it wasn't as if I was de-hydrating myself excessively as has been known to happen in hot yoga.Regarding your weight gain concerns, that all has to do with making sure you're operating within a caloric surplus, whereas strength can be recovery related with respect to priming your nervous system for the workload.

My expertise is Training and Development but I have had weight issues for most of my adult life. When I’ve started an exercise program in a gym I’ve consulted my primary care doctor. It’s important to make sure that you can exercise by having an EKG. You can always start out by walking one mile and then increase gradually. Once you get the doctor’s clearance then see what type of gym meets your needs. There are group classes, exercise machines, personal training options so do your research and check reviews. Consider your budget, your work or school schedule, your family responsibilities etc. I just signed up for the YMCA in South Dade, ( Miami) Florida and it’s a perfect fit. As far as a diet, Weight Watchers is good, South Beach Diet where you make your own food are my favorites. I don’t like those pre/packaged meals because they have too much sodium and are very expensive. Best of luck to you and remember start slow and then increase exercise as you progress so that you don’t injure yourself. Find a gym or Community Center where they teach you how to use machines, weights etc.

It depends on what you mean by “worried.” Do you experience anxiety when deciding what to eat, or beat yourself up when you eat something you deem unhealthy? Or are you just thinking about what you put in your body, when previously you did not?Any time you make a behavior change, especially when it’s something as important as eating, it’s going to take mental energy. And there is a lot of difference between “eating whatever you want” and “worrying excessively about everything you eat.”Following a healthy diet is a really good habit to get into as a 16-year-old. And since Craig Good isn’t on Quora anymore to tell you that no food is inherently unhealthy, I’m going to do it.You can certainly incorporate sweets, fast food and even soda into your diet as long as you think of them as occasional treats. And you can take some of the stress and worry out of your routine by focusing on food groups rather than specific foods.As you may know, it’s recommended that we eat mostly plant-based foods, whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, and limited amounts of sugar. If you focus on minimally-processed foods, this will go a long way toward meeting your goal of eating healthy.Don’t worry about the specifics. Just focus on making healthy choices. Go for the plain cereal instead of the sweetened stuff. Drink water when you’re thirsty, or if you want something flavored, try mixing sparkling water with a little fruit juice. If you want a quick snack, a piece of fruit and some cheese or nuts is a great choice. Make your sandwich with whole-grain bread and lots of veggies.If I were you, I’d learn to cook. When you make your own meals, you know exactly what’s going into them, and you can add the seasonings you like. When I was your age, I took Home Ec where I learned a lot of the basics. If your school doesn’t offer this, you may be able to find a class at your local hospital or YMCA. Or check out YouTube videos.If you can figure out how to make vegetable-based dishes that you like, you’ll be way ahead of the game. The sooner in life you start eating vegetables, the healthier you will likely be. (You will look better, too.)Also, keep in mind you don’t have to eat healthy every single day. My nephew, who is almost 15, lets himself have “cheat meals” twice a week, when he gorges on ice cream. You can “cheat” more often than this. I’d recommend an 80/20 schedule: eat mindfully 80% of the time, eat what you want 20% of the time.