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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.

Reply From jo, Age 13 - 06/11/03 - IP#: 204.71.88.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey i weigh 224 and i need help too but what i learned is thta you need to use food as a good thing and not as a plesure becuase that is what makes me go up weight really fast but i will talk to you a little more if you want write me back at JjojoannaS90@aol.com


Reply From jo, Age 13 - 06/11/03 - IP#: 204.71.88.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey i weigh 224 and i need help too but what i learned is thta you need to use food as a good thing and not as a plesure becuase that is what makes me go up weight really fast but i will talk to you a little more if you want write me back at JjojoannaS90@aol.com

Reply From Liz, Age 12 - 06/03/03 - IP#: 24.197.186.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Be careful of what you eat. Exersize regularelly and when you see the tv or anything that will slow you down just say yourself "If I wan't to loose weight I have to hold back on this stuff." Intstead of going to a fast food resterant go to a less-fattening place.
Drink lots of water!!!

Reply From Liz, Age 12 - 06/03/03 - IP#: 24.197.186.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Be careful of what you eat. Exersize regularelly and when you see the tv or anything that will slow you down just say yourself "If I wan't to loose weight I have to hold back on this stuff." Intstead of going to a fast food resterant go to a less-fattening place.
Drink lots of water!!!

From kristin, Age 14 - 05/10/03 - IP#: 68.64.71.xxx  go to original board
if any one in here thinks they cant lose weight that is so not true i did . i lost 10 pounds in 4 weeks and the only reason why i did that was after i saw my nutritionist and she put me on a diet that was not as strict as most and i walked every day and i lost 10 pounds and i know any one can do. do it for yourself not for anyone else.

Reply From kelsey, Age 9 - 05/04/03 - IP#: 66.57.135.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
well jessica what u need to do is to well u are old e nough to cook for your self just byu a heathly cook book and ask your mom to get the ingreidents.kelsey (plez cheak page 1 for kelsey plez reply.hope i helped.your over weight friend kelsey

From Alex, Age 16 - 05/03/03 - IP#: 24.27.212.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Today: 195 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - Hey guys. I'm 16, 5'3" and 195lbs. I know scary huh?! I've always known I was overweight, but last night I was in a musical. I had a solo and when the camera zoomed in on me I was embarassed to be watching myself. I've recently joined Curves gym. It's so much fun, but it's hard to get out there 3 times a week. I also need to change the way I'm eating. My mom is also overweight and wants to lose weight with me. I'm trying to convince her to join weight watchers. Does anyone know if the program is good? I would also really like an accountability partner if anyone is interested. My AIM sn is Konstantine52. or email me at Bubblz05@hotmail.com*~*Alex*~*

Reply From Katherine, Age 14 - 05/02/03 - IP#: 216.54.110.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Start slow. dont try to do too much at once or change drastically. start by eating different things, healthier things. i dont sugest running, it may be too hard on ur knees but try to walk a little, even if its only a block. try not to feel bad. yes, you got urself in this but now u are getting urself out and b proud of that. human bodies werent made to lose weight. in the past losing weight was very bad because u could die of starvation. u have to try to trick ur body into losing weight slowly. check with a doctor on what else u can do. ur not disgusting and ugly. keep in mind that u won't b like this forever if u really dont want too. and if u want to eat something fatty ask urself if u really want it and remind urself how proud ull b when u didnt eat it later. BB, Kat

Reply From Katherine, Age 14 - 05/02/03 - IP#: 216.54.110.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Start slow. dont try to do too much at once or change drastically. start by eating different things, healthier things. i dont sugest running, it may be too hard on ur knees but try to walk a little, even if its only a block. try not to feel bad. yes, you got urself in this but now u are getting urself out and b proud of that. human bodies werent made to lose weight. in the past losing weight was very bad because u could die of starvation. u have to try to trick ur body into losing weight slowly. check with a doctor on what else u can do. ur not disgusting and ugly. keep in mind that u won't b like this forever if u really dont want too. and if u want to eat something fatty ask urself if u really want it and remind urself how proud ull b when u didnt eat it later. BB, Kat

From Lena, Age 15 - 05/01/03 - IP#: 68.44.46.xxx  go to original board
Well, this isn't exactly a success story... not yet anyway. I am 15 yrs. old, and I feel very overweight. I'm not comfortable with sharing how much I weigh right now, but I definitely could lose some pounds. I've been an overweight kid since about 5th grade, and every year I seemed to weigh more and more. I was completely disgusted with myself, and I wondered how could ANYone gain so much over time this way?! Well, finally, in the 9th grade now, I've decided to DO something about it. One day I stepped on the scale and I couldn't believe what I saw!! I was SO mad at myself for allowing things to get this way that it motivated me to take the first real step in doing something about it. I used to complain all the time about how fat I am, feeling sorry for myself, and I thought I looked absolutely disgusting!! Even though I don't really look like I weigh as much as I do, and my family... (view more)

Reply From Sarah, Age 15 - 04/24/03 - IP#: 213.51.115.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi, I just wanted to tell you that alot of women in my family are bigboned or overweight and I am like 10 pounds overweight and I allready lost some weight so If you really want to lose weight you have to work hard for it and it really doesn't matter if you have thick bones because you can still try to get a healthy weight. Hugs and kisses Sarah

Reply From Ray Ray, Age 12 - 04/20/03 - IP#: 66.24.83.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey im the same age as u and im about 220 pounds maybe we could be diet buddies...tell me if u want 2 ~ray ray~

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!

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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