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Reply From Ana, Age 15 - 12/15/01 - IP#: 66.69.70.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I know chewing gum can't solve all my problems, but we all have different ways of trying to lose wieght. You've probably heard this a thousand times, but u gotta excercise and eat right, excercise for at least 30 min a day, walking, arobics, whatever -u- want to do, the eating right part-will make an Incredible difference, ive lost like 5 pounds so far w/ eating right and occasional excercise. Whats been hard for me is the eating right, not the excercise. I quit sodas completely. I read in an article if you do that you'll definetly lose 25lbs within a year. I started drinking just water, juice and milk, and no junk food. No fried or fast foods, no candies (chocolate-thats been the hardest), cut down on the meats and not snacking in between meals, thats what gets u, i know sometimes when im full i just want to keeping eating but i stop and drink water to curb my appetite instead. hoped i could help.

Reply From angie, Age 14 - 11/17/01 - IP#: 209.255.240.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey i also weight 130 and i also want to lose some weight i sugest doing losts of exersizes and drinking water in stead of soda and stuff like that and no fast food. i use to weight 140 and its working for me.

Reply From elizabeth, Age 14 - 10/29/01 - IP#: 24.4.254.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey, I WAS ONLY IN 8THGRADE AND 144 I FELT SOOO FAT WELL WHAT I DID IS I WENT OUT FOR SPORTS LIKE CHEERLEADING, FEILD HOKEY,VOLLEYBALL AND,BBALL WELL SUPRISINGLY I MADE THE TEAM IN ALL OF THEM, THIS AND ATCHING WHAT I ATE GOT ME DOWN TO 119 AND I AM NOW A FRESHMAN IN HIGHSCHOOL AND GUESS WHAT THE WEIGHTS STILL OFF!!( I'M STILL DOING ALL THE SPORTS AND WATCHING WHAT I EAT THO!!)GOOD LUCK

Reply From Meghan, Age 15 - 10/07/01 - IP#: 207.230.202.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I am 15 also... I weigh about 150 and I am 5'5. I find myself constantly eating also... and then I look in the mirror and ask myself why I did that, I wasn't hungary. My best advice would be to know that you are a beautiful person and that you are loved! You can join a dance group, or go to a close park and shoot some hoops... that is one of my hobbies. But you could just go for a walk, or babysit some kids who like to play outside. That would keep you from not eating and get you out to play and get a little exercise. You also have to TELL yourself that you don't want those chips in the cubboard and that you ARE STRONG... I write little Abbreviations on my hands that remind me that I am strong... like y.a.b. or y.d.n.t- YOU ARE BEAUTIFUl and YOU DON'T NEED THAT! I believe that you can do this... keep me updated... my email is... bail_e_30@hotmail.com

Reply From Eric, Age 14 - 09/27/01 - IP#: 209.221.97.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi! I ran across your message! Well, I am going to say that I am about 70 pounds overweight and it is hard for me too. When people see me running up the stairs at school, I can hear them laughing and pointing. I have tried so much to lose weight, but I just can't stop eating. It is a habit, but I am not at bad as before. I just need more control and hopefully I can lose some more weight and be more healthier. I know you can do it!
My tip is to work out as much as you can. How about walking to school every morning. I do that and I received a compliment saying that I looked trimmer. :) Also, move your legs while watching TV or doing something sitting down. I always do that. If you buy lunch at McDonalds, try to get a small fries or small burger compared to Large one. It really makes a difference! All in all, try your best and you can do it!

Reply From Christina, Age 15 - 08/11/01   show message replied to go to original board
The first thing matt is that u can't think of it being a diet you have to think of it as a life adjustment b/c u can't lose the weight and then go back to junk food. Also, excercise, and just a tip weight training is what actually speeds your metabolism but u should still do aerobic excercises like walking too

Reply From kristy, Age 16 - 07/10/01   show message replied to go to original board
exercise.eat right.be patient.

Reply From Misty, Age 14 - 07/10/01   show message replied to go to original board
Hey I just wanted to give you a little of advice. Drink a bunch of water everyday. Lay off all the sweet food and try and eat 3 healthy meals a day. Instead of a candy bar(or anything sweet like that) eat a fruit fo a snack. Walk a little everyday. If you want anymore advice email me at talkitivesweetie87@aol.com

Reply From Katie, Age 14 - 05/24/01   show message replied to go to original board
Drinks lots of water and go out for a short walk and each week take longer walks and drinks lots of water and look at yourself and be happy with who you are and dont everytime you get mad go and eat. I am overweight and I want to lose weight too but you cant lose unless you try! If you would like to cut down on candy which will help you lose weight I was told to brush my teeth everytime I had a craving to eat candy. Also you can cut down on how much you eat. Eat a golf ball and a half of food or a little more. I havent tried these yet because I was just told these yesterday but it could help. Try really hard and you will succeed!! :)

Reply From laura, Age 15 - 02/28/01   show message replied to go to original board
hey i have the exact same problem. im like 4'10 or 11 and i weight about 125 pounds. whenim at schoolim fineunless i have money wiht me) but like now my mom is asleep and i just ate like a million calories. but lately i have been drinking water. I HATEwater but itworks. ur not as hungry. it is hard for the first week byut after wards u loose weight. ive lost lke 5 pounds and i have got anotyher 10 to go. for my support or tips email me sup_guesswhoilove@hotmail.com