Reply from Annie, Age 11 - 1/13/01 - IP#: 62.64.186.6

Forget what other people weigh. They could have a totally different metabolism and height to you. I am short as well so I know that it does make you seem bigger. I have just lost five pounds with sensible eating. There is no very quick fix to this. If the weight comes off very quickly then usually it goes back on quickly. You have to educate yourself to eat sensibly, eat low calorie foods and less fat in your diet. I get my mum to buy the foods I love but the slimming versions. My mum writes down everything I eat and the calories so we know exactly what I am eating every day. So far it has worked. I don't want to be become obsessive but you really do have to list what you eat and you will be surprised how high in fat some things are. So get a book that tells you how many calories things are and then avoid the really fattening things. There are loads of slimmers meals and soups in the supermarkets. There are even low calorie sweets. One supermarket sells small lollies that are only 45 calories and some ice lollies are only 50 calories. It does take time and effort but if you do it properly and get support from your mum then the weight will come off.