Reply from Catherine, Age 15 - 6/9/01 - IP#: 195.92.198.72Hi! The first step is admitting that you need to lose weight, and are willing to do something about it. I know its hard to admit your weight. Nobody except my parents know my weight. Well that was until I told every one at blubber busters. Its easier over the internet though because nobody knows you. Its always best to start small. Everyone wants fast results, and many go on ridiculous diets to loose weight fast. They may work for a while, but in most cases people go back 2 their old eating habits and the weight lost is regained but with an added 15lb or so. The best way to lose weight is through healthy eating and exercise. I myself am dreading it to be honest. I hate vegetables and love all things that are bad for me. You know what they say, "you are what you eat." Im going to change my whole lifestyle. Not all at once, and not cutting out everything I enjoy. If you cut out everything that you like then it is inevitable that you will binge. I'm starting today by buying myself a notebook to use as a food diary. Not to keep count of every calorie I consume, but to make myself aware of my eating habits and personal patterns, so that I can identify the bad ones, and change them. You can't tackle a problem if you're not aware of it. I'm also going to use it to write down the amounts of exercise I'm doing, and also my feelings. People often find it hard to talk to friends about losing weight. I know I do. If you would like an email buddy, you are more than welcome to email me. I'd love to be email buddies. We can help eachother along the way. My email address is: alwayzsmiling4u@yahoo.co.uk |