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Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 04/19/11 - IP#: 71.0.107.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Here is a tip I use when I am craveing I count to 10, if that does not work, I drink a lot of water, I take my dog for 50 miuntes usually.
or I do running in my backyard, or in a park.
I noicted you dont like sports. Try walking, at slow speed first, or running, slow, and it will be a little strange at first once you get use to it. You might end up like excrisieng.

Reply From corinna, Age 18 - 04/04/11 - IP#: 74.79.32.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
you shoul take a rubber band and out it on your wist every time think about food snap it

Reply From Taylor, Age 15 - 06/29/10 - IP#: 174.49.121.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
i know the feeling but DONT STOP!!! check what you are eating you might be exercising just to put it back on... i honestly always eat what i love i just dont eat alot of it anymore or i eat half and give the rest away and take VITAMINS!!!...i think they played a big role in helping me and eat FIBER FIBER FIBER foods with tons of it,it helps you feel full longer!! i still might eat mcdonalds but instead of getting what i usaully get like 10 pc chicken nuggets meal i just get a happy kids meal or a mighty kids meal and i,l rather you eat healthy AND eat what you love cause if you dont eat the things you like when your really craving it and you just give into eating it you'll over eat it soooooo just eat it lol but not alott 1 fun size is ok... hope that helps and heres my email taylorboo922@yahoo.com if you have anymore questions

Reply From Melissa, Age 16 - 05/17/10 - IP#: 24.10.235.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Well drink lots of water at night before your parent go to sleep so you're not hungry. Another good idea is to go to bed the same time as your parents. Finish your homework and go to bed at 9. It will benefit you immensley. I've heard studies that say that if you get more sleep you'll be tons healthier and less likely to be overweight. If you don't wanna do that then be sure your late night snack is an apple. If you get the right kind of apple they can be very sweet but very filling. I really like Gala Apples. They are sweet and juicy but still big enough to satisfy.

From Michelle, Age 15 - 04/08/10 - IP#: 67.233.132.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'8", Start: 228 lb, Today: 202 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 199 lb - Okay so yesterday I went to Tampa to go to Busch Gardens, I was craving chocolate cake so bad cause I'm on my period and I've been telling myself to not say I can't eat something just eat less of it, so it was time to practice what I preach I bought a 4 layer chocolate cake, yes ladies and gents FOUR LAYERS but I cut it in half so it was two layers then I eat a spoon full and decided it was to sweet for even that much so I cut that half in half and IT WORKED! I didn't want anymore chocolate cake I through the rest away. I'm so happy ;)

Reply From Christine, Age 17 - 01/23/10 - IP#: 206.207.225.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
GET OUT OF THE HOUSE.
Seriously, do it. I used to put on 10-15 pounds every winter just because I was home for so long and just ate every time I went into the kitchen. Then I'd lose it once I started going back to school and doing things. Take up a hobby that involves you to leave the house. Take a winter class. Hang out with a friend. Take a long walk. Do something to keep you away from the kitchen.

Reply From Christine, Age 17 - 01/23/10 - IP#: 206.207.225.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
GET OUT OF THE HOUSE.
Seriously, do it. I used to put on 10-15 pounds every winter just because I was home for so long and just ate every time I went into the kitchen. Then I'd lose it once I started going back to school and doing things. Take up a hobby that involves you to leave the house. Take a winter class. Hang out with a friend. Take a long walk. Do something to keep you away from the kitchen.

Reply From Melissa, Age 18 - 03/25/09 - IP#: 130.15.213.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
wen i am having a craving i pop a piece of gum in my mouth and it often helps just to be chewing on something. try it!

From Sophs, Age 16 - 03/23/09 - IP#: 92.10.170.xxx  go to original board
Heyyya Everyone :). Ive found a new way to help me cut down on what i eat and it helps me to eat only when im hungry. if you are thinkin' that you're hungry then think of a meal or a specific food that you really don't like ! then have a large glass of water and wait for like 20 minutes. If you're still hungry then you can have a healthy snack or a meal whatever suits you.
Xx.

Reply From Jessica, Age 13 - 07/20/08 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
you justt gotta get in control. tell your mom you need fruit and veggies. tell her not to buy any junk. if she hears it coming from you, she will understand! Jeremy posted and said she wouldn't listen to him, but that's because she needs to here it from you. to control your binging and cravings, get a small notebook and write "i will not eat that" 10 times minimum, then squeeze your hands together really tight, and last just walk away. this may sound stupid but it will work. to exercise, do small things you can think of: chores that get you to walk, wall pushups(just lean against the wall and straighten your arms), stepups (you need something to stand on 2-3 inches high, and just step up on it and back down), even just shaking your hips (in private for me) will get your heart pumping! Don't push yourself too hard and you will do fine! we all have confidence in you! love and best wishes forever!

Reply From Isabella, Age 14 - 11/18/07 - IP#: 72.94.88.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Yeah, I know what you mean. Mostly I crave chocolate and carbs. Make sure to avoid salty things and brush your teeth if you feel like mindlessly snacking...it kills the urge!

Reply From JANEAL, Age 15 - 10/17/05 - IP#: 12.203.162.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
LEENA I AM THE SAM WAY MY DOCTOR GAVE ME THE FUNNIEST TIP EVER IT WORKS SQUEEZE UR HANDS TOGETHER 10 TIMES WATCH IT WORKS

From helen, Age 15 - 02/24/05 - IP#: 67.33.129.xxx  go to original board
hey everyone i found this new tip and i tried it and it worked here it is when you have a craving or when you feel like you want to eat or like subconciously hungry(when you know your not hungry because you just ate but your mind is telling you you are) get some warm apple cider, hot cocoa *low fat* or some other warm tea pretty much just a hot drink coffee works too ... but i stick with apple cider hope this helps a bunch of people i read some of the vulgar posts people have been putting and i have no idea why they do that because one day they will run into this problem most people do at some point in their life and its just gonna suck for them but i hope they can get help when they do. just ignore it they want to cause a stir and flare anger because right now they have no idea how stressfull all this can be .... just dont reply to their posts and sooner or later they will get bored with it

From Katie, Age 13 - 01/17/05 - IP#: 68.155.252.xxx  go to original board
Like I told Shannon, I found out the secret to weight loss. Well at least I think its it. Just avoid bad foods. I wanted some chocolate 2day but u know what I did? I walked away. Just walk away. Then i eventually 4got about the chocolate and im glad I did. Im looking 4ward to lunch cuz im having this really good soup my mom made. Its healthy too. Whatever she makes is healthy. Xcept 4 that pie she made last night. Didn't know my secret but 2day I figured it out.

From Tori, Age 15 - 07/04/04 - IP#: 207.69.137.xxx  go to original board
When i vist friends, parties, barbeques and other places where junk and unhealthy choices are avaibale, I'm usually faced with the descidon to eat or well, not to eat. Some say only have just a slice of that cake, or only have one piece of pizza, but my problem is that if i have that one slice of cake, next thing i know im having another one, and another one and yet another one. If your like me and feel that once you've had the junk food you might as well have more- lsiten to this. There are two types of feelings when it comes to food- craving the food and then the inital guilt that comes after overindulging. Now both feelings are uncomfotable and hard to deal with, but you have to think about which one is more positive, obvisouly the craving. I learned that if I just stay away from the junk food completely, it won't put me on the track to the non stop junk eating road, and that I can... (view more)

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