From Leah, Age 20 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx Click here to reply
I wanted to offer some advice to anyone who wants to lose weight. I was fat my whole life. By the time I turned 18 I weighed 195, and I am 5'5". I really decided it was time to do something about it. I'm 20 now, and I weigh 140. I would like to share some tips that worked for me. 1.) STAY COMMITTED. YOU WILL NOT SEE RESULTS OVERNIGHT. WEIGH YOURSELF ONCE A WEEK, NOT 100 TIMES A DAY. 2.) DON'T EAT WHEN YOU'RE NOT HUNGRY. IF THAT'S TOO HARD, THEN EAT SOMETHING LIKE CELERY WHICH HAS ALMOST NO CALORIES. *OR* YOU CAN TRY THIS: CUT UP LIKE AN APPLE OR SOMETHING INTO REALLY SMALL PEICES AND EAT IT REALLY SLOWLY WITH A FORK. (THAT WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST HELPERS FOR ME.) 3.) DON'T SKIP MEALS. JUST EAT SMALL ONES. IF YOU GO A LONG TIME WITHOUT EATING, EVEN JUST ONE DAY, IT WILL *SLOW* DOWN YOUR METABOLISM AND YOU *WILL NOT* BURN FAT. YOU MUST EAT. 4.) I KNOW IT'S HARD, BUT YOU *MUST*... (view more)I wanted to offer some advice to anyone who wants to lose weight. I was fat my whole life. By the time I turned 18 I weighed 195, and I am 5'5". I really decided it was time to do something about it. I'm 20 now, and I weigh 140. I would like to share some tips that worked for me. 1.) STAY COMMITTED. YOU WILL NOT SEE RESULTS OVERNIGHT. WEIGH YOURSELF ONCE A WEEK, NOT 100 TIMES A DAY. 2.) DON'T EAT WHEN YOU'RE NOT HUNGRY. IF THAT'S TOO HARD, THEN EAT SOMETHING LIKE CELERY WHICH HAS ALMOST NO CALORIES. *OR* YOU CAN TRY THIS: CUT UP LIKE AN APPLE OR SOMETHING INTO REALLY SMALL PEICES AND EAT IT REALLY SLOWLY WITH A FORK. (THAT WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST HELPERS FOR ME.) 3.) DON'T SKIP MEALS. JUST EAT SMALL ONES. IF YOU GO A LONG TIME WITHOUT EATING, EVEN JUST ONE DAY, IT WILL *SLOW* DOWN YOUR METABOLISM AND YOU *WILL NOT* BURN FAT. YOU MUST EAT. 4.) I KNOW IT'S HARD, BUT YOU *MUST* EXERCISE!! 3-4 TIMES A WEEK. i DO ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES OF CARDIO AND PAIR IT WITH SOME AB AND BUN EXERCISES (YOU CAN DO SPECIFIC EXERCISES WHEREVER YOU WANT TO TONE UP...BUT REMEMBER* CARDIO IS WHAT BURNS FAT: YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE DOING GOOD CARDIO IF YOU ARE SWEATING TO DEATH, YOUR SKIN IS RED, AND YOU CAN'T BREATH) IT GETS EASIER THE MORE YOU DO IT. ALSO: RUNNING IS GOOD CARDIO. WALKING WON'T BURN MUCH FAT. 5.) AVOID SODA. DRINK *DIET* SODA AND LOTS OF WATER. ALSO: TRY TO INCLUDE A GLASS OF ONE OUNCE 100% CRANBERRY JUICE WITH 8 OUNCES OF WATER. (YOU CAN FIND 100% UNSWEETENED CRANBERRY JUICE ANYWHERE ORGANIC FOODS ARE SOLD. TRY GIANT EAGLE'S ORGANIC SECTION) IT'S YUCKY, BUT IT HELPS TO SPEED UP YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM WHICH HELPS YOU TO RID YOUR BODY OF TOXINS AND BURN FAT. ALSO* IF IT'S NOT SWEET ENOUGH, TRY ADDING 1 OR 2 PACKETS OF EQUAL* OR A SUGAR SUBSTITUTE. GREEN TEA ALSO HAS THE SAME EFFECT--USE SUGAR SUBSTITUTE. 6.) SET YOUR GOALS IN 5 POUND INCRIMENTS. DON'T TELL YOURSELF "I'VE GOT TO LOSE 50 LBS". TELL YOURSELF "I'VE GOT TO LOSE 5 LBS." WEIGH YOURSELF IN THE MORNING, NAKED, AND BEFORE YOU EAT, ON THE SAME DAY EVERY WEEK. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS. KEEP A JOURNAL OR SOMETHING. **IF YOU CAN TAKE A WEEK OUT OF YOUR LIFE AND EAT RIGHT (HEALTHY FOODS, MINIMAL SUGAR, *VERY* MINIMAL FAT/COLESTEROL, AND MINIMAL CARBS---SMALL PORTIONS WORKS!! AND EXERCISE!!--YOU'LL HAVE WAY MORE ENERGY AND YOU WILL BURN FAT LIKE NEVER BEFORE.) YOU *WILL* SEE RESULTS!! I PROMISE!--ALLOW YOURSELF A TINY BIT OF SOMETHING FATTENING JUST ONCE A DAY, SO YOU DON'T GO INSANE. AND IF YOU'RE HAVING A REALLY BAD CRAVING FOR SOMETHING, JUST EAT TWO BITES OF IT *SLOWLY*. IT HELPS TO CURB CRAVINGS. DON'T EAT A WHOLE PEICE OF PIE, TAKE 2 BITES AND THROW IT AWAY AND DON'T LOOK BACK. YOU'LL LOVE YOURSELF MORE FOR IT. *ONCE YOU LOSE THAT FIRST FIVE LBS, IT WILL BECOME EASIER TO LOSE THE NEXT FIVE, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE MOTIVATED BY YOUR RESULTS. ALWAYS REMEMBER, IF YOU MESS UP, DON'T GET DISCOURAGED. YOU DON'T WANT TO BE FAT FOREVER, RIGHT? THE TIME IS NOW TO BEGIN YOUR QUEST. GOOD LUCK, AND I KNOW THAT IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE (AND I MEAN *ANYONE*) CAN DO IT. :) HOPE THIS HELPS!! (view less)
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I LOVE Mcdonald's. Here's what I did today, tell me if you think this is alright to do. I went to Mcdonald's and I got a Mcchicken burger and a small set of fries and a water. That was my dinner. I don't do that often, but is eating Mcdonald's okay somtimes in a diet?
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From Aida, Age 16 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 69.22.215.xxx Click here to reply
I hate Yogurt...I always have, it makes me feel like I will puke any second..but everyone says that Yogurt is good for you and can help you lose weight. Also on news they said that it was scientifically proven that Yoplait yogurt can help you lose weight so I went to the store with my mom and picked up 3 thingys of Yoplait yogurt and I ate one and I couldn't finish it! it was soo bad, everyone loves it but I dunno why I don't! my mom, my sis, my bro they LOVE yogurt but I just HATE IT but today I managed to finish one whole cart? can? I dunno what those things are but yeah I finished all the yogurt inside. I had to force myself but I felt so happy, also felt like throwing up in the end...I just dunno why I hate yogurt so much but I do. Has anyone else tried this Yoplait yogurt? does it really help because I'm risking my own taste buds. I'm just weird I guess:( why couldn't yogurt taste like chocolate chip icecream or a sandwhich...
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From melissa, Age 14 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx Click here to reply
hey guys i know this has nuthin to do with weightloss..but u no on your aol profile where do ppl get those designs??? if u no tell me plz
From Dejanay, Age 14 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 71.34.95.xxx Click here to reply
Hey, sorry that was the wrong e-mail!! my current one is darondean22@hotmail.com
From Catherine, Age 16 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 24.19.141.xxx Click here to reply
Hey guys guess what? I am so excited today I tried on a pair of jeans that were a size 8! I never thought I was going to fit in them! Maybe that brand, but still it felt awesome and it really gave me a boost. I still have 30 pounds to lose, but I have already lost 18!
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From Dejanay, Age 14 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 71.34.95.xxx Click here to reply
hey, i really need some help! im 5'8 and i weigh 192 pounds, i need a regular diet plan that is really easy to follow w/out counting calories cuz i got a busy lifestyle! if you have any suggestions, please email me at mybrothersbarbeque22@hotmail.com
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From Marie, Age 14 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx Click here to reply
- Um, when you guys say drink tons of water .. exactly how much water is that? I drink 5 tall glasses of water today . . am i drinking enough?
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From Marielle, Age 15 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 66.69.218.xxx Click here to reply
i want to join a gym. but i dont want to join a gym that has all those skinny people running around, i want a gym that has people like me trying to lose weight! a lot of gyms are chains, so any recommendations? and also, i want to be able to run outside in the mornings, i love to do that. my mom probably wont let me, how can i convince her? we have a treadmill, but running and not moving anywhere, lol. i need to be able to pass things as i run by.
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From Chelsea, Age 13 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 209.247.222.xxx Click here to reply
Hey, this is my first time on this website. I have been overweight for like my whole life. I am about to enter 9th next year and over the summer I want to lose at least 30 pounds. I would like to put together sort of a support group. If anyont wants to join it I would be so happy. E-mail me your story at tommyboy@icqmail.com and I will e-mail you mine. We can figure out something to help each other out.
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Hey, I was just wondering about something. Some one told me that granlo is really good for dieting because it burns calories, does anyone no if thats true? And i was wondering if anyone had anygood excersises for your thighs. thanks
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From Alexandria - 04/10/05 - IP#: 69.73.4.xxx Click here to reply
ummm...I think i used to live near Woodstock...yah because I used to live in East Cobb and cobb county is right below Cherokee. I live in Muscogee(on the Alabama edge os Georgia about halfway down). I'm sorry, I thought that Cherokee County was where Chatahoochee County is. SRY! I have a few friends that live in Chatahooche County and that was where all the rambling about Spencer High adn Cussetta came from. I'm sorry. I've only lived here since last summer.
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From Shadoe or Pooky, Age 14 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx Click here to reply
Hey this is Shadoe checkin' in.....if anyone didnt know....if you drink one bottle/glass of water right before you eat, you eat less, and after you are done eating drink another bottle/glass and you wont be hungry afterward. Anytime you get hungry during the day, drink a glass/bottle of water or juice....i lost weight doing that.... later everyone!!
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From Matt, Age 15 - 04/10/05 - IP#: 207.161.61.xxx Click here to reply
hey everyone i weigh 200 and i am 5"6 and i wanna get down to 160 by around september octoberish? would it be possible and could you please give me some exercise and eating tips plz i would really appreciate it. thanx
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