From Elyssa, Age 20 - 03/27/11 - IP#: 97.67.110.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'11", Start: 226 lb, Today: 179 lb (BMI: 25), Goal: 150 lb - Wow. School is almost over and I'll be going home soon. This is scary. Does this scare anyone else? I worry because I have made pretty good progress in my weight loss and am about 5lbs away from a "healthy bmi" but I fear that when I return home, my diet is going to fall apart. I've always been fat growing up and the food my family eats is very different from what has helped me succeed up to this point. I really have fallen into a groove. Eat my cal limit, hit 110 grams of protein, only "clean" foods, and 5-6 mealls/day. My family does not do this at all and it may make them upset. How have you guys dealt with this?
Reply From Marina, Age 23 - 04/17/11 - IP#: 70.54.150.xxx show message replied to go to original board
You're an adult. You are more than capable of taking care of your own diet/nutrition needs & your family needs to respect that & you should just tell them that upfront. Buy your own groceries that you can eat at home & follow your usual routine as best possible. If you tell your family, up front, about what you're up to, maybe they'll repect that & even be helpful. Good luck!
From Ally13, Age 23 - 09/28/10 - IP#: 74.92.246.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'1", Start: 204 lb, Today: 135 lb (BMI: 26), Goal: 115 lb - 135 lbs. as of this morning. It's great to be able to see my successes and failures on an open forum - I'm more accountable that way.
Over the weekend, my husband and I went to a couple of other stores where I tried on clothing to see where I'm at (haven't bought anything new in a REALLY long time). Found out I most comfortably fit into size 5-7 jeans/trousers and s/m tops. Good news for my upcoming shopping expedition =)...bring on the Thanksgiving sales!!
I never thought I'd get to this point and still don't really feel like I'm there (brain hasn't caught up with my weight loss yet, I suppose), but if you're struggling, don't give up - it's such a 'worth it' feeling later on.
Reply From Molly, Age 18 - 12/16/03 - IP#: 82.33.41.xxx show message replied to go to original board
:) good question. I know I ask myself that a good hundred times a day! lol, and always remind myself that NO!!! even though it will taste good, I will not eat it :)
From Jessica, Age 15 - 08/18/03 - IP#: 69.34.51.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 200 lb - Hi Im Jessica Im 15 I weigh 200 pounds. Is there anyone out there who is haveing trouble losing weigh or someone I can talk too? Because I really want to loose weight because everyone has always told me my sisters, friends and family are better cause they are skinny and plus there is one other thing but we wont get into that now. I just want to feel the way everyone else does. If anyone has any ideas for me please email me at i_killed_kenny3@yahoo.com It would be greatly apperciated. Thank You
Reply From luke, Age 19 - 10/25/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hi i want to tell u my success story...i am 5'9 and weighed 209 and over the summer i decided i had enough of the weight and started to exercise every day..riding my bike about 6 miles and i drank skim milk and cut back on fats and carbs....i lost 50 pounds in 2 months...i weight 160 now...and i am a new person. You have to have the will power and the determination if u want to lose weight. E-mail if u need any questions answered
From Jessica, Age 15 - 08/18/03 - IP#: 69.34.51.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 200 lb - Hi Im Jessica Im 15 I weigh 200 pounds. Is there anyone out there who is haveing trouble losing weigh or someone I can talk too? Because I really want to loose weight because everyone has always told me my sisters, friends and family are better cause they are skinny and plus there is one other thing but we wont get into that now. I just want to feel the way everyone else does. If anyone has any ideas for me please email me at i_killed_kenny3@yahoo.com It would be greatly apperciated. Thank You
Reply From luke, Age 19 - 10/25/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hi i want to tell u my success story...i am 5'9 and weighed 209 and over the summer i decided i had enough of the weight and started to exercise every day..riding my bike about 6 miles and i drank skim milk and cut back on fats and carbs....i lost 50 pounds in 2 months...i weight 160 now...and i am a new person. You have to have the will power and the determination if u want to lose weight. E-mail if u need any questions answered
From Misty, Age 15 - 10/15/03 - IP#: 216.105.67.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 322 lb - hi, my name is Misty.. im 15 and i weigh 322 lbs.... yah i know that sounds terribly overweight! and it is. i have no friends besides my older brother whol looks after me. the reason for this is because i go to no social outings and i even missed homecoming because i am so fat and ugly and if i could find a dress big enough to fit me, i wouldve just stood there not dancing because if idanced my fat would have bounced every whre and everyone wouldve laughed at me. i just wish i was thin and pretty... my face is fat i have like 5 double chins, i have like 4 huge rolls and my legs are as big as my little sister! I have the worst life.. even a teacher made fun of my fattness before... i am always feeling sorry for myself but i dont want to anymore i want to have self esteem and be confident but i cant because i dont even have anyone to express my self to besides my mom but she doesnt even understand because she is extreemly skinny and pretty and she is always saying how it DOESNT run in the family for me... please help me love, misty
Reply From pearls, Age 20 - 10/15/03 - IP#: 66.185.84.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey Misty......girl i feel your pain i used to be like you.....i used to feel sorry for myself.....but that stoped...i didnt wanna feel sorry for myself anymore and i didnt want anyone to make fun of me nemore.....so idecided to change my life....and i feel happier now.......if u wanna talk more u can send me an email at phool_8383@hotmail.com
From Misty, Age 15 - 10/15/03 - IP#: 216.105.67.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 322 lb - hi, my name is Misty.. im 15 and i weigh 322 lbs.... yah i know that sounds terribly overweight! and it is. i have no friends besides my older brother whol looks after me. the reason for this is because i go to no social outings and i even missed homecoming because i am so fat and ugly and if i could find a dress big enough to fit me, i wouldve just stood there not dancing because if idanced my fat would have bounced every whre and everyone wouldve laughed at me. i just wish i was thin and pretty... my face is fat i have like 5 double chins, i have like 4 huge rolls and my legs are as big as my little sister! I have the worst life.. even a teacher made fun of my fattness before... i am always feeling sorry for myself but i dont want to anymore i want to have self esteem and be confident but i cant because i dont even have anyone to express my self to besides my mom but she doesnt even understand because she is extreemly skinny and pretty and she is always saying how it DOESNT run in the family for me... please help me love, misty
Reply From pearls, Age 20 - 10/15/03 - IP#: 66.185.84.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey Misty......girl i feel your pain i used to be like you.....i used to feel sorry for myself.....but that stoped...i didnt wanna feel sorry for myself anymore and i didnt want anyone to make fun of me nemore.....so idecided to change my life....and i feel happier now.......if u wanna talk more u can send me an email at phool_8383@hotmail.com
From Mandie, Age 12 - 08/11/03 - IP#: 152.163.253.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
my name is amanda im so over weight i weigh 250 pounds i have stretch marks all over myself like my stomach,arms,hips,inside and outside of legs,soo on!!!every 1 makez fun of me even my whole family even my own parents i have no friends because im very fat and shy i have 1 best friend but she makes fun of me and puts me down too i cry all the time b cause i live wit only my dad and my mom lives 20 minuts from me but she dont care and neither does my dad he makes fun of me. i rele wanna make myself skinny to imporve myself if any 1 has any thing that will help me loose the weight i would rele aprshiate it :(
Reply From Hannah, Age 27 - 08/19/03 - IP#: 192.187.140.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I know how you feel. I weigh 314lbs and I want to loose weight so bad. I think we can help eachother because we both are in the same boat. I have been overweight my whole life and have always been teased. One time these guys threw some trash at me from a car and called me a fatty in front of my friends. That is one of the many embaressing stories I have. I dislike school because I can barley fit in the chairs and the movies. I hate going out because I get tired of standing for even a short while. My friends get all the attention from guys and it makes me fell like nobody. I would love for us to email eachother for support. Let me know hrs420@yahoo.com I hope we both loose weight in a healthy way. I want to say good luck but in weight loss it is not luck but hard work and I know we have it in us to do it. Your parents will see that you are tring and if not you are doing this to help yourself anyways. E-mail me and let me know how you are doing.
From Anonymus, Age 11 - 05/24/03 - IP#: 67.37.130.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I'm not overweight but I'm worried about becoming overweight. My family always goes out to eat fast food about THREE times a week. When we go to lets say McDonalds I'll tell my parents I don't want anything to eat because I already ate a sandwich at home. (I don't lie) But then my parents make me eat and I hate it. I don't want to be fat. Fast food is so bad for you. Do you guys have any tips to eat healthier? Also does anyone know of an exercise video that works?
Reply From Renee, Age 18 - 06/12/03 - IP#: 146.82.213.xxx show message replied to go to original board
If they're going to McDonald's go for the salads they have there. Remember, nobody can make you eat something you don't want to. They can make you order and then sit there with them....but they cant force you to eat it. But, i say go for the salads or the soups.
From Anonymus, Age 11 - 05/24/03 - IP#: 67.37.130.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I'm not overweight but I'm worried about becoming overweight. My family always goes out to eat fast food about THREE times a week. When we go to lets say McDonalds I'll tell my parents I don't want anything to eat because I already ate a sandwich at home. (I don't lie) But then my parents make me eat and I hate it. I don't want to be fat. Fast food is so bad for you. Do you guys have any tips to eat healthier? Also does anyone know of an exercise video that works?
Reply From Renee, Age 18 - 06/12/03 - IP#: 146.82.213.xxx show message replied to go to original board
If they're going to McDonald's go for the salads they have there. Remember, nobody can make you eat something you don't want to. They can make you order and then sit there with them....but they cant force you to eat it. But, i say go for the salads or the soups.
From Courtney, Age 12 - 03/21/03 - IP#: 67.124.157.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 4'11", Today: 150 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - Ok, im 4'11 and 150lbs. I need help loosing weight, and I don't wanna ask my mom because Im afraid of what she might tell other people. Im i size 11 in juniors, but even that is to tight. Even loose pants, if i sit down my stomach rolls over-making my 'rolls'(i guess thats wut u'd call them)show. when i look @ myself in the mirror w/ a tight shirt, or just to see how fat i am, its really depressing....i know im VERY fat, most people here are like 120. i used to be 130 i gained 20 lbs in ONE MONTH! HELLLLLLp.. you can AIM me at blink182freak if you want-Courtney
Reply From Liz, Age 18 - 03/22/03 - IP#: 144.136.144.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I know how you feel I gained heaps of weight in a short period of time too. I think that you have to just stop what you are doing ( i did this) and sit down and think about what you are doing. Step back and look at what you are eating and how much exercise you are doing. Then make yourself a plan that you know you will stick to and that fits in with your life. For me, I like counting calories so thats what I do. You have to get back into control. About your mom, why dont you just ask her not to tell anyone. Explain how upset you will be if she does and how this problem is hurting you. I was losing weight for years on my own diet plan and no one knew about it, not my family or even closest friends cause I was too embarressed to tell anyone. You can do it alone, and I believe you can do it!
From Courtney, Age 12 - 03/21/03 - IP#: 67.124.157.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 4'11", Today: 150 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - Ok, im 4'11 and 150lbs. I need help loosing weight, and I don't wanna ask my mom because Im afraid of what she might tell other people. Im i size 11 in juniors, but even that is to tight. Even loose pants, if i sit down my stomach rolls over-making my 'rolls'(i guess thats wut u'd call them)show. when i look @ myself in the mirror w/ a tight shirt, or just to see how fat i am, its really depressing....i know im VERY fat, most people here are like 120. i used to be 130 i gained 20 lbs in ONE MONTH! HELLLLLLp.. you can AIM me at blink182freak if you want-Courtney
Reply From Liz, Age 18 - 03/22/03 - IP#: 144.136.144.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I know how you feel I gained heaps of weight in a short period of time too. I think that you have to just stop what you are doing ( i did this) and sit down and think about what you are doing. Step back and look at what you are eating and how much exercise you are doing. Then make yourself a plan that you know you will stick to and that fits in with your life. For me, I like counting calories so thats what I do. You have to get back into control. About your mom, why dont you just ask her not to tell anyone. Explain how upset you will be if she does and how this problem is hurting you. I was losing weight for years on my own diet plan and no one knew about it, not my family or even closest friends cause I was too embarressed to tell anyone. You can do it alone, and I believe you can do it!
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