Reply from Amy, Age 17 - 11/25/00 - IP#: 63.228.11.98


Dear Jenny, I was 12 when I really started to worry about my weight so I started to use extreme diets. They never worked -and like you I was never truly overweight-I just wasn't SKINNY like some other girls ( which is not attractive )-the girl who made the comment to you was probably self conscious about her own body. My suggestion is to just eat when your hungry, and stop when you are full- eating after you no longer feel hungry or are not hungry to begin with is what puts on pounds. Keep on skate boarding! Thats awsome! and don't be a afraid to challenge yourself with something new too! Go for a hike-take up something you've never done before! HAVE FUN-YOU'RE ONLY 12 ONCE!!!!