From Nicole, Age 17 - 06/07/11 - IP#: 98.195.142.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'2", Start: 201 lb, Today: 201 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 140 lb - Okay. I have the equipment. I have the food supply. I have the support. What I don't have is the motivation. Everytime I start, I lose the drive. What do you do to stay motivated? Tips? Anything would be appreciated.
Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 06/07/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I look at catalogs, clothing, pictures.. I print them out sometimes... I sometimes buy a small size of clothing, as my pounds come off, I look at sizes, well I look at my nightclothes in my drawer, to keep me motivated.. I go for running to keep me movited... I draw my favorite outfits on paper.. That works for me...
To keep me motivated..
I hope to have helped..
From Kamille, Age 13 - 03/14/11 - IP#: 76.127.101.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'2", Start: 140 lb, Today: 153 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 120 lb - ok,so i havent posted in a while, but heres one thing i need help ive been binging like crazy lately, and exercise? puh leeze in fact, i dont think that 153 is my real weight anymore. its propbably more than that I NEED MOTIVATION!!!!
Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 03/22/11 - IP#: 71.0.105.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Look at a catagol or look on online for soemthing that will give you motivation. A pair of jeans that you have in your room. And look at the numbers.
From Michelle, Age 15 - 04/16/10 - IP#: 67.233.132.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'8", Start: 228 lb, Today: 197 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 190 lb - Tomorrow is my 5 month anniversary of weightless without stopping and I was going to weigh myself then but I had to do it this morning because I have stuff to do tomorrow so I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 31 POUNDS,-4 this week and I broke Onderland ahuh that right hello 100s I've missed you for the past like 5 years. To celebrate I'm going to get my nails done for the first time I'm kind of nervous about it but I'm going to reward myself for this on.
Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 03/13/11 - IP#: 71.0.105.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Cool when I lost 3 pounds this past winter this year I brought a light hairband. Keep the good work.
Reply From Ashley, Age 17 - 11/25/10 - IP#: 98.110.114.xxx show message replied to go to original board
:^)Hi Imani. I began excercising consistantly,eating healthier , and cutting back on my portions. What kept me motivated was seeing myself begin to look and feel healtheir. The weight loss I was recieving on the scale, was also a big determination to continue the pattern. = )
From Janessa, Age 15 - 09/24/10 - IP#: 221.12.3.xxx go to original board
Hi!
I am Janessa.
I am from Albany, New York and became obese at the age of 7.
I was 4ft 4in and i weighed 103 pounds. It hurt to walk and i had to go to a special school for kids who had mental, or physical problems. Nobody talked to me because they all were different.
They were unique. In a good way. But they were either shy, or had some type of brain disorder. But i made a best friend, her name was Heathyr. We were both obese. We stayed at that school for 3 years. Then, in the 4th grade her parents got in a car accident and died. :-(
2 years later, we legally adopted her.
when we became sisters in the 6th grade, i was 5"1 and she was 4"9. she weighed 106 pounds and i weighed 121 pounds.
Then, we went to a therapist to help us with our weight problems.
He really helped us!
I am now 15, i am 5"5, and 138 pounds! a healthy weight
This is ... (view more)Hi!
I am Janessa.
I am from Albany, New York and became obese at the age of 7.
I was 4ft 4in and i weighed 103 pounds. It hurt to walk and i had to go to a special school for kids who had mental, or physical problems. Nobody talked to me because they all were different.
They were unique. In a good way. But they were either shy, or had some type of brain disorder. But i made a best friend, her name was Heathyr. We were both obese. We stayed at that school for 3 years. Then, in the 4th grade her parents got in a car accident and died. :-(
2 years later, we legally adopted her.
when we became sisters in the 6th grade, i was 5"1 and she was 4"9. she weighed 106 pounds and i weighed 121 pounds.
Then, we went to a therapist to help us with our weight problems.
He really helped us!
I am now 15, i am 5"5, and 138 pounds! a healthy weight
This is what we did:
BREAKFAST
•some type of juice
•1 type of fruit
•1 serving of cereal
LUNCH
•some type of healthy shake or water, juice is ok
•some type of sandwich on multigrain bread with meat, or organic peanut butter/almond butter
•fruit/vegetable/nuts
DINNER
•a tasty drink preferably non caffiene and under 20 calories
•some type of healthy meal under 300 calories
•vegetable steamed
Example: We ran 2 miles. BREAKFAST: Orange Juice, 1 medium sized banana, Frosted Mini Wheats
LUNCH: Water or Protein Shake, Turkey Breast Sandwich *be careful about what you put in it*, Orange
DINNER: White rice, cup of non-caffiene tea, cooked broccoli *no cheese*
We hope it will help you!
Love,
--Heathyr and Janessa
Healthy Sisterss 4ever! ♥♥♥ (view less)
From Aubriella, Age 14 - 08/19/10 - IP#: 65.185.91.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 208 lb, Today: 195.5 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 130 lb - Hey guys just wanted to say... I have lost 3 more pounds... I hit kind of a plateau but I am off now pretty much... my evening weight was 197 so I will probobly be down to 195 by tomrrow!! That is 13 pounds gonnee! WHen I hit 15 I get to dye my hair.. lol... I am deceiding to lose weight because I am going into high school soon and I want it to be the best years of my lifee! Good luck to all and advice would be great!
From Zac, Age 14 - 12/08/09 - IP#: 89.168.166.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 190 lb, Today: 245 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 140 lb - Hi, it's Zac. I've tried to lose weight but keep gaining. My friends aren't bothered about me being fat, even though most of them are thin. The call be blubber boy in a joking way, and always squeeze my flab. I want to lose weight by would be embarrest because after school we always go to McDonalds and see how much each of us can eat. They'd think I'm weird if I don't eat anything. After I usually eat about 4 chocolate bars and some other stuff. I have about 6 fat rolls and aren't too bothered that I'm fat, I'm just wondering if I should try to lose weight. When we go swimming my belly hangs over my trunks, but I'm not too bothered. My friends never want me to wear my top in P.E., and I quite like it when I see my flab giggling. Should I still try to lose weight? I love junk food, and feel really good when I stuff myself. Has anyone got any comments, or should I just carry on gaining? My family doesn't care really.
From zaza, Age 16 - 08/06/09 - IP#: 171.112.22.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 245 lb, Today: 225 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 118 lb - Hey ppls. Here's some great motivational stuff!!!
* Start VERY small! If you can't exercise for 30 minutes, or 20...start with 5, or 2 minutes.
* Break a big goal into small ones. If your goal is to lose 10 lbs, focus on losing 1 lbs every two weeks.
* Post your goal where you will see it.
* Tell someone your goal--parent, friend, and ask them to check in to make sure you're working on it.
* Visualize yourself as if you've already achieved goal: Do this at least twice a day.
* Stay away from negative people--those who think you can't achieve your goal.
* Don't give up if you lose your motivation for a day or even more. No-one is perfect, not even you! Just start again and keep going--you'll do great!
From Twitch, Age 13 - 12/14/08 - IP#: 69.236.181.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 163 lb, Today: 155 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 115 lb - i lost like another 2 pounds. yay. do you think its right to weight myself everday? or should i skip a few then weigh
Reply From Evy, Age 15 - 12/14/08 - IP#: 64.92.20.xxx show message replied to go to original board
for me i weigh once a week. Here's why
a) if you weigh yourself everyday and look at the scale and are like WOW I GAINED A POUND.
see your weight varies from day to day. And that pound is more of less from water.
So by weighing yourself only ONCE a week then you can see you progress for the whole week and it's more of an acurate thing
b) if you do gain a 'water' pound you'll be really down. ANd you'll lose motivation. Honestly that's how i got out of control was looking everday and seeing the same or more of a gain.
Today when i saw i finally got below 145 and i haven't been below that in like a year so it's really big. I SCREAMED!
so i think that if you'll weight once a week you'll keep more motivated. And think thoughts like
'Kay so i weigh on sunday- i really should work hard and i'll see what i want'
things like that- stay positve!
Reply From Taylor, Age 15 - 11/29/08 - IP#: 75.66.64.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Honestly, I'm only saying this because I care about you and want you to lose weight.
It seems all your posts seem somewhat negative. First you say you're going to stop eating because you hate being fat. You "hate yourself" because you ate too much one day.
And being negative and trying dangerous things isn't going to help at all, I promise you. You need to get a serious mind set and talk to your parents, your doctor, and anyone else who could help you, so they can be on the same page and tell you what is okay to do and what could potentially harm you.
And being so negative won't help either. Despite popular belief, hating yourself is not a way to drive yourself to change. It will only drive you in to depression, and ruin your self-esteem. You weight doesn't define you as a person. It's not all there is too you. So you may be unhappy with your weight, but you can't let... (view more)Honestly, I'm only saying this because I care about you and want you to lose weight.
It seems all your posts seem somewhat negative. First you say you're going to stop eating because you hate being fat. You "hate yourself" because you ate too much one day.
And being negative and trying dangerous things isn't going to help at all, I promise you. You need to get a serious mind set and talk to your parents, your doctor, and anyone else who could help you, so they can be on the same page and tell you what is okay to do and what could potentially harm you.
And being so negative won't help either. Despite popular belief, hating yourself is not a way to drive yourself to change. It will only drive you in to depression, and ruin your self-esteem. You weight doesn't define you as a person. It's not all there is too you. So you may be unhappy with your weight, but you can't let that control your self-esteem. It could lead to an eating disorder, or related psychological disorders, and it's not worth ruining your whole life at such a young age because you're overweight, because it's not the end of the world. You can't let it seem like it is. (view less)
From julie, Age 15 - 08/20/07 - IP#: 208.120.162.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 200 lb, Current: 200 lb, Goal: 150 lb - hey guys :) this is my first time here. why is it so hard to lose weight? i've.. tried so hard.. to say no to food.. but i just cant for some reason.. i've tried not eating for like two days.. by the third day i went crazy. i keep trying to give myself new motivations every day but.. sometimes i get so upset that i dont even care. i just really wish i could magically become skinny. i hope this doesnt sound like a drag to read :/ ..
Reply From Tina, Age 15 - 08/20/07 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Try doing what I do. Think of the number one reason why you want to lose weight. If it's for an outfit or something pin it up on your wall or write it down. Look it at as much as you can. That way you remind yourself
From CaRoLiNe, Age 14 - 02/04/05 - IP#: 210.49.69.xxx go to original board
Hello everybody,Just thought I'd give you all idea, might work better for girls than boys though, if you go through magazines or anything and see pictures that inspire you cut them out and paste them on a poster put them in your room and look at them everyday and hopefully it will inspire you more and more each day. I am doing it! I have a fantastic feeling it will work it will give me confidence. Goodluck yall,mwaxxoxxoxx
From Hayley, Age 15 - 02/02/05 - IP#: 64.172.59.xxx go to original board
Hey guys, this might seem like a little much, but once in a while I repeat this mantra to myself over and over again, "I don't care about food, I want to be thin." This has really helped me, because every time I'm about to eat something I shouldn't, I hear myself saying that mantra, even if I really do feel like eating the food at the moment. Maybe it sounds crazy, but it works for me! (By the way, there has been research lately that shows that hypnosis really works for weight loss, so at least I have some research backing me up)
From -*-K-*-, Age 14 - 01/22/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx go to original board
hey.. yall i was just thinking back... i am now 14 5'7 an weighing 243 lbs... I am n the 9th grade! when i was in 5th grade i weighed 140.. then n 6th i weighed 160...then the summer between 6th to 7th or 7th to 8th i weighed 213!!! there is a huge difference! how did this happen i wonder... well last night i saw a movie, which inspored me... i was with my friend n i saw Coach Carter... thru the process of going n and out of the theater on the other side of town.. i saw many ppl i envy, am jealous of.. n wish so badly i could be like them! This movie was an inspiration it showed me dreams r possible... they dont happen over night but with hard work .. anything can be accomplished! Ive tried many diets, but none have seemed to work.. or is it me.. i gave up or just didnt work or try hard enough?!? it makes me wonder?!? how would my life be today if i didnt do this or i did that... neways... (view more)hey.. yall i was just thinking back... i am now 14 5'7 an weighing 243 lbs... I am n the 9th grade! when i was in 5th grade i weighed 140.. then n 6th i weighed 160...then the summer between 6th to 7th or 7th to 8th i weighed 213!!! there is a huge difference! how did this happen i wonder... well last night i saw a movie, which inspored me... i was with my friend n i saw Coach Carter... thru the process of going n and out of the theater on the other side of town.. i saw many ppl i envy, am jealous of.. n wish so badly i could be like them! This movie was an inspiration it showed me dreams r possible... they dont happen over night but with hard work .. anything can be accomplished! Ive tried many diets, but none have seemed to work.. or is it me.. i gave up or just didnt work or try hard enough?!? it makes me wonder?!? how would my life be today if i didnt do this or i did that... neways this movie showed how u fight, win, and accomplish, even if u have set backs... someone out there believes in u... and u cant let others get u down.. weather ur poor, or mentally challenged, or over weight.. there is always something u can do to make u a lil more happy or better! u can always improve even if its the littest things like learning to tie ur shoes or loosing 115 lbs... that everyone is my goal, it shall take time, but with inspiration, help, heart, and the courage...its possible! i am looking for ppl to do it with me n have fun at the same time... set up work outs n times we can talk online and encourage eachother... a buddy a friend... some competetors... to get the weight gone... i know doing it together will make time go by faster.. so that's why im asking yall... leave me a message, and i will post back! or leave ur stats... or e-mail, AIM, Yahoo... AOL.... anything! thanks a lot! and may god bless u all with Success! Lots Of Luv! ... -K- (view less)
From anne, Age 17 - 01/02/05 - IP#: 216.66.102.xxx go to original board
you know what's something silly that helps motivate me to exersize? haha- sometimes i fake convince myself that there is going to be some sort of zombie attack or that i'm in this awesome adventure that i have to be fit for. like i'm alanna of pirates swoop from that tamora pierce series or something.lol. just a little something that motivates me! good luck everyone- i know i sound crazy but its all just pretend and fun...
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