From Sarah, Age 13 - 11/26/03 - IP#: 62.253.64.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'0", Today: 210 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - Hi everyone My name's Sarah. I am 13 years old and weigh 210 pounds. My height is 5 foot. My waist is so big that I cn never see my feet past my stomach. I want to know if it is possible to lose weight without exercising coz it is so boring after ten minutes walking my heart is beating so fast i think it is going to explode. Everyone laughs at me even my parents and teachers. I need help.
Reply From Mandy, Age 16 - 11/26/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hey Sarah, First of all I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry about your current situation. And I am not talking about your weight. Your family is supposed to be your supporters and help you, not to make fun of you. I agree with Krystle next time one of your family members or even your teachers.. (which i must say is totlally wrong and they should know that. The teachers job is to help you learn to grow not to bring you down) critizes you tell them how much you are trying, and how much their comments hurt you. If they do noy understand this than tell them that you really want to lose the weight, but it's very difficult without all of the support. I must say that I've had avery supportive family who has always loved me for who I am and not how much I weigh. And now that I'm finally doing this and sticking to it (although it's been less than a week) I dont know how I would do it... (view more)Hey Sarah, First of all I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry about your current situation. And I am not talking about your weight. Your family is supposed to be your supporters and help you, not to make fun of you. I agree with Krystle next time one of your family members or even your teachers.. (which i must say is totlally wrong and they should know that. The teachers job is to help you learn to grow not to bring you down) critizes you tell them how much you are trying, and how much their comments hurt you. If they do noy understand this than tell them that you really want to lose the weight, but it's very difficult without all of the support. I must say that I've had avery supportive family who has always loved me for who I am and not how much I weigh. And now that I'm finally doing this and sticking to it (although it's been less than a week) I dont know how I would do it without the support of my family, or of the teens in this chat room. So if your family doesnt wanna support you in your struggles, let me tell you that we will and you can always post how your feeling, and if you really want this you can stick to it. Just looking at these posts for like 10 minutes every day has given me so much hope, and I bet the chats are really helpful tooo.. (i just don't know how to use it yet. So anyways start slow.. Take a 10/15 min walk as much as you can during the week, do this when your happy or even angry.. When I'm angry it is my favorite time to go for a walk because I feel so much better after. With your eating cut out as many carbs as you can a day try to drink more water, or tea or in other instances drink diet soda. Eat more fruit and vegetables, and Ive found that a handful of peanuts or a bananna with a little peanut butter keeps from being hungry. Set up your own plan something you can stick to. And it's hard but get rid of the sweets. And if you absolutely need something have your mom pick up some healthy chioce fudgicals or something. It's only been about 5 days for me but since im not on a "diet" persay, I am not thinking about food. I used to think about it all the time but since, I feel like im not on a plan where i cant eat fruit, and some other things it has become much easier for me. But Krystle and Anne are right you should try and at least go for a walk, dance while claeaning your room, but u need to eat healthy and excersize to lose weight continously. And another thing talk to your doctor, I did that last friday I told her I was concerned about my weight and how seld concious I felt and she gave me tips and a packet on how to get yourself motivated. Good luck, and if you have any more questions about what my eating paln is like or whatever, send me a post..Good luck sarah, *MaNdY* (view less)
From Mindii, Age 15 - 11/18/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Today: 220 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 150 lb - this site has given me so much inspiration to try n loose this weight. im 15, 5'4"-5'5" and i weigh about 220lbs. i always knew i was over weight n i wuld always think.. "well yeah when im older ill lose it all.." nd stuff like that but readin everywuns success stories has made me wanna get up nd get rid of this fat. So today when i got home i took both my dogs for a walk but i took them on my skates. nd i didnt eat alot of my dinner but thats becuz i messed up dieting today. so then i jogged in place in my basement for awhile and theres this exercise thing downstairs i used, it helps with ur legs, butt, n tummy. mostly it helps ur arms. i also used this exercise celebrities use to shape their butts lol. u put ur left foot up on a step then ur right then u put ur left down then ur right. so its a count or 1..2..3..4 nd it really works cuz u can feel ur legs tightning wihle ur doin it.... (view more)this site has given me so much inspiration to try n loose this weight. im 15, 5'4"-5'5" and i weigh about 220lbs. i always knew i was over weight n i wuld always think.. "well yeah when im older ill lose it all.." nd stuff like that but readin everywuns success stories has made me wanna get up nd get rid of this fat. So today when i got home i took both my dogs for a walk but i took them on my skates. nd i didnt eat alot of my dinner but thats becuz i messed up dieting today. so then i jogged in place in my basement for awhile and theres this exercise thing downstairs i used, it helps with ur legs, butt, n tummy. mostly it helps ur arms. i also used this exercise celebrities use to shape their butts lol. u put ur left foot up on a step then ur right then u put ur left down then ur right. so its a count or 1..2..3..4 nd it really works cuz u can feel ur legs tightning wihle ur doin it. while i was exercisin i looked in the mirror nd was like.."wow this is really workin cuz im not feelin so discusted with myself" i am hoping to get to my goal weight of 150-140 by this time next year cuz of prom. if u all have any ques or comments feel free to reply or im me on my aim sn: baybeboox. thnx (view less)
From Nicole, Age 12 - 10/29/03 - IP#: 24.66.94.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 170 lb - Hey everyone i woudl really want a buddy to help me lose some weight like give me tips and advice because i am in need of help. i weight 170 pounds and kids make alot of fun of me so thats why i want some plz if anybnoe could help me plz add lil_angel_devil_18@hotmail.com i am on write now thanz
Reply From HOYT, Age 17 - 11/01/03 - IP#: 195.92.194.xxx show message replied to go to original board
HI, IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT THEN YOU NEED TO GIVE YOUR SELF A MOTIVATION IS THERE A BOY THAT YOU LIKE OR A DRESS THAT YOU WANT OR SOMETHINK LIKE THAT GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
From Nicole, Age 12 - 10/29/03 - IP#: 24.66.94.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 170 lb - Hey everyone i woudl really want a buddy to help me lose some weight like give me tips and advice because i am in need of help. i weight 170 pounds and kids make alot of fun of me so thats why i want some plz if anybnoe could help me plz add lil_angel_devil_18@hotmail.com i am on write now thanz
Reply From HOYT, Age 17 - 11/01/03 - IP#: 195.92.194.xxx show message replied to go to original board
HI, IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT THEN YOU NEED TO GIVE YOUR SELF A MOTIVATION IS THERE A BOY THAT YOU LIKE OR A DRESS THAT YOU WANT OR SOMETHINK LIKE THAT GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
From anne, Age 16 - 10/07/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx go to original board
i just went for a quick jog and it felt so good. i'm reallfy getting fit and to the point where i love how it feels to exersize. i was just itching all day to go jogging. i haven't been jogging for a while and i've been doing other exersizes like tae-bo. the time before when i went jogging i hated it but this time it was really relaxing and stress relieveing. i feel so good about myself now. i looked in the mirror and i can see defined upper abs- my upper abs from the waist up look great but i'm really having trouble with the waist down. i can't get that stuff off but i heard running gives you a flatter stomach so i'll jog again tomorrow and hopefully make a habit of it. if anyone has suggestions about that area it would be greatly appreciated!
From Carrie-Ann, Age 12 - 09/14/03 - IP#: 142.177.212.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey. Im going to a convention in november and i need to lose like...20 pounds. So i need some help. Can someone give me tips on how to not put off my diet? thx
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 09/14/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
keep reminding yourself what you're doing for your body and how you'll look. tell yourself that EVERYTHING you put into your body matters- whether it's something good or bad and it'll have some sort of effect in the long run on your bodies weight. now- which do you want to put into your body?
From Alexis, Age 14 - 09/02/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx go to original board
Hey guys! I just wanted to tell you all, that i love this site! Its just so supportive. I mean.. before i started comming here everyday, i had really lost hope! i mean.. i had ZIPPO motivation!! and look at that i just lost about 9 1/2 lbs! i just wanted to tell you all that cause im really thankfull for it!! i wish everyone the best of luck, and i really hope you all reach your goals!!! Lots of love! Alexis(email:AllSportsLex@aol.com I/m Allstarlexis007
From Ange, Age 14 - 08/25/03 - IP#: 151.197.60.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I can't stand it! I love to go shopping, but when I have to try on the clothes in teh dressing room, and then hunt for a bigger size, I smile towards my mom, but on the inside I'm beating myself up about my weight! ANd when I find the perfect pants, but they don't have my size, that makes me hate myself even more! But, I'm DETERMINED to lose that weight!!!
Reply From sarah, Age 15 - 08/25/03 - IP#: 209.86.104.xxx show message replied to go to original board
good for you! i suggest, if you find a shirt or pants that u really really like but they dont come in ur size(obvisouly im talking about that they only come in smaller sizes) buy that shirt or pants as close as u can to one or two sizes down shirt wise or 3 or 4 dress sizes down. What Im saying is, if ur a xl, dont buy an xs, get a meduim or large. This is motivation, visual and mental,and once u lose that weight u have a new gift for yourself! dont go overboard and buy like 7 meduim shirts and 9 pairs of size 7 pants, i made that mistake and it made me feel TO pressured to reach my weight loss goals. Just buy one or two shirts and a cute pair of pants! gracias! huesto lueago!
From Ange, Age 14 - 08/25/03 - IP#: 151.197.60.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I can't stand it! I love to go shopping, but when I have to try on the clothes in teh dressing room, and then hunt for a bigger size, I smile towards my mom, but on the inside I'm beating myself up about my weight! ANd when I find the perfect pants, but they don't have my size, that makes me hate myself even more! But, I'm DETERMINED to lose that weight!!!
Reply From sarah, Age 15 - 08/25/03 - IP#: 209.86.104.xxx show message replied to go to original board
good for you! i suggest, if you find a shirt or pants that u really really like but they dont come in ur size(obvisouly im talking about that they only come in smaller sizes) buy that shirt or pants as close as u can to one or two sizes down shirt wise or 3 or 4 dress sizes down. What Im saying is, if ur a xl, dont buy an xs, get a meduim or large. This is motivation, visual and mental,and once u lose that weight u have a new gift for yourself! dont go overboard and buy like 7 meduim shirts and 9 pairs of size 7 pants, i made that mistake and it made me feel TO pressured to reach my weight loss goals. Just buy one or two shirts and a cute pair of pants! gracias! huesto lueago!
From Alexis, Age 14 - 08/25/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx go to original board
Hey guys, On Saturday i went "School shopping" with my sister and a neighbor. Man was that depressing. Im really tall, so i only fit into tall pants, but it was really depressing because i didnt fit into the normal stores i usually do!!! Usually.. the only store i can get pants from is WeatherVane, but i couldnt fit into those.. It was really depressing. And then we went out to dinner, and i found out that when i go to the mall my dad feels bad for me cause he doesnt think i'll fit into "normal"clothes... so this year.. im just gonna try super hard to lose weight, and then when it gets down to the time to go to the beach im gonna say to my dad "BO YA!!" i did it!! lol (just so you know i post messages like this all the time but this is how i get motivated!! lol) So.. umm yeah.. thats my message.. write some if you wish! Alexis-email-Allsportslex@aol.com-- im-All Star Lexis007
From anne, Age 16 - 08/12/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx go to original board
hey- i'd just like to say to people- just becasue someone's overweight but not as overweight as someone else doesn't mean you should tell them not to lose weight- if they feel like they need to and are doing it in a healthy way- fine- if it's healthy and they don't have any weight to lose then they wont. oh and by the way- if anyone needs a website to tell you how many calories you're burning and consuming throughout the day and during exersize go to www.caloriesperhour.com. i hope i helped and didn't offend people- but i'm sick of hearing that i don't need to lose weight when my doctor says i do just because someone weighs more then me.it really makes me lose motivation...
From Trishelle, Age 14 - 08/08/03 - IP#: 67.73.174.xxx go to original board
Start: 223 lb, Today: 217 lb, Goal: 130 lb - Hey guys i just wanted to let everyone kno that now i am a tru believer that if you put your mind to sumthin you can do anythin. im actually startin to finally lose weight now that ive commited to it. i started at 223 an no am at 217. its not a lot but my goal for the summer was 10lbs and by my 16th birthday(next year) as close to my goal/healthy weight as i can.(between 120 an 140lbs). thanx everyone so much for bein supportive an i wish everyone luck on there weightloss. if i can do it anyone can if they stick to it an put there mind to it.
From lisa, Age 15 - 08/03/03 - IP#: 63.155.164.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I need help! Does anyone have ideas on how to make ur self control stronger, i will do really well for a while but as soon as someone offers me a snack i cant stop! any suggestions would be so helpful thanx
Reply From elizabeth, Age 14 - 08/04/03 - IP#: 65.56.193.xxx show message replied to go to original board
for your problem just think about what your doing and imagine how many pounds you could gain from that 1 snack!!!!!!it would help and you could ask yourself DO I REALLY NEED THIS JUNK????!!!!!!
Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From lisa, Age 15 - 08/03/03 - IP#: 63.155.164.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I need help! Does anyone have ideas on how to make ur self control stronger, i will do really well for a while but as soon as someone offers me a snack i cant stop! any suggestions would be so helpful thanx
Reply From elizabeth, Age 14 - 08/04/03 - IP#: 65.56.193.xxx show message replied to go to original board
for your problem just think about what your doing and imagine how many pounds you could gain from that 1 snack!!!!!!it would help and you could ask yourself DO I REALLY NEED THIS JUNK????!!!!!!
Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From Lizzie, Age 16 - 07/31/03 - IP#: 216.114.21.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Today: 185 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 155 lb - Hey, I am looking for someone around my age that would like to talk via email about losing weight. I am 5'6" and weight 185... i want to lose 30 pounds by Christmas...
Reply From Elisa, Age 15 - 07/31/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hi..I'm abot 5'6 and I weigh around 200-220 pounds. I've tried to exercise and diet and I end up drifting away from my plans...I'm hoping that by talking to others, it'll give me motivation to stick to my diet? =) I'd like to talk sometime.
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