From Ginger, Age 17 - 11/07/03 - IP#: 195.93.32.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Today: 170 lb (BMI %tile: 93) - Hi, I'm 17, 5'5" and weigh 170lbs. I'm fed up on being so large and flabby. I'm always made fun of at school and my friends are all normal weights and shapes. My best friend is the same age and height as me and weighs 128 - that's over 40lbs less than me. I have a 42" waist and i can rarely find any trousers that fit me in regular shops. What really hurts, thought, is that i weigh more than my dad, who's very tall and my mom, who looks quite chubby. Help, please!!!
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 11/07/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
i was 170 and 5'5" when i started losing weight now i'm 153. what you need to do it first take control of your diet. know how many calories you're consuming and eat 1500 a day(so that you can stick to it- you can cut down more later) make healthy eating habits such as only drink water for drinks and eat more servings of veggetables daily. also- cut down on mayo- butter- stuff like that. when your diet is something that you can stick to start adding in exersize to your plan. and it's ok to cheat every now and then but once you've cheated get straight back on it. good luck!
From Ginger, Age 17 - 11/07/03 - IP#: 195.93.32.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Today: 170 lb (BMI %tile: 93) - Hi, I'm 17, 5'5" and weigh 170lbs. I'm fed up on being so large and flabby. I'm always made fun of at school and my friends are all normal weights and shapes. My best friend is the same age and height as me and weighs 128 - that's over 40lbs less than me. I have a 42" waist and i can rarely find any trousers that fit me in regular shops. What really hurts, thought, is that i weigh more than my dad, who's very tall and my mom, who looks quite chubby. Help, please!!!
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 11/07/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
i was 170 and 5'5" when i started losing weight now i'm 153. what you need to do it first take control of your diet. know how many calories you're consuming and eat 1500 a day(so that you can stick to it- you can cut down more later) make healthy eating habits such as only drink water for drinks and eat more servings of veggetables daily. also- cut down on mayo- butter- stuff like that. when your diet is something that you can stick to start adding in exersize to your plan. and it's ok to cheat every now and then but once you've cheated get straight back on it. good luck!
From Kate, Age 14 - 11/03/03 - IP#: 209.195.145.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Today: 250 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - Hi! This is my first time posting, so I'm not really sure what to say, except some stuff about me! I'm 14, my name is Kate. I'm 5'3" and i weigh 250. I've been big all of my life but now it's really gotten out of control. I go to a cathoilc school and the largest size uniform skirt they make is a 25, which at the moment cuts off my circulation. I'm very tired of being "the big girl". I just want to be "Kate". I want to be sure that when my friends look at me, they see ME, and not my size. I love swimming, volleyball, singing although I'm not good at it, writing (mostly books), and I absolutely ADORE television. I understand that loosing weight is very difficult. The thin people just think if we don't eat as much, we'll lose weight, but it isn't that simple. I am down to a 900 calorie count a day, and I'm still not shedding a pound. It's impossible for me to eat less. They don't understand most of it is genetics, which is what is so frustrating about it. They don't get it. Anyways, I'm just looking for friends who understand how I feel, and who are working toward the same goals I am. :) Cya later! ~Kate
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 11/04/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
maybe some of the foods you're eating have more calories then you think- or maybe you're not following the serving size which is important. then again like you said it's probably not your eating. you should exersize regularly everyday and you'll be able to feel the difference after a while. becasue for me i exersized to lose weight(i'm still doing that) but now it's fun to exersize and i'm exersizing to become really fit. drink a lot of water like everyone says and eat more high fiber foods because what it does it it clings to certain things(depending on what type of fiber it is) and is unable to be digested so it moves slowly through your body and keeps you full and brings other bad stuff out of your body with it. certain fiber is good becasue it gets rid of cholesteral. good luck!
From KERRY, Age 14 - 11/01/03 - IP#: 195.92.168.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 417 lb - HI MY NAMES KERRY AND I'M 14 I WEIGH 417LBS WHICH I KNOW IS HUGE!! I FEEL REALLY DOWN ABOUT MY WEIGHT BUT THE TRUTH IS I LOVE FOOD AND EATING AND CANT STOP. I FIND IT EXTREMELY HARD TO STICK TO A DIET. MY FAMILY ALSO MAKE IT HARDER FOR ME BECAUSE WEN I'M ON THE DIET THEY GO OUT TO EAT AT MCDONALDS AND ALL U CAN EAT CHINESSE BUFFETS. ALL OF MY FAMILY ARE LARGE EXCEPT MY OLDER SISTER WHO IS 16 AND HAD A GREAT FIGURE WHICH MAKES ME HATING HER WHICH I NO I SHOULDNT BUT SHE HAS ALWAYS GOT THE GREAT BOYFRIENDS AND IS A CHEERLEADER WHICH MAKES ME DEPRESSED COZ MY FAMILY ALWAYS MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT ME NOT HAVING A BOYFRIEND. I AM 14 AND NEVER HAD A BOYFRIEND I THINK THAT I AM A GREAT PERSON BUT BOYS CANNOT SEE BEYOND MY WEIGHT. I HAVENT KISSED A BOY WHICH MAKES ME THNK THAT I AM A FREAK!! I IT A TREDMENDOUS AMOUNT OF FOOD A AND SNACK ALL THE TIME. I GAIN AROUND 7LBS A WEEK. AND AM BEGINING TO GET HEART PROBLEMS WHICH MY DOCTOR SED WAS VERY BAD AND LIFE THEATIN SO AT THE AGE OF 14 I HAVE BEEN TOLD I COULD DIE BECAUSE I EAT TO MUCH.MOST GYALS ON HERE ARE NOT EVEN OVER WEIGHT AND I WOULD LOVE TO BE IN THERE POSITIONS.
Reply From kiki, Age 15 - 11/02/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey hun. if ur worried bout your family eating at mcdonalds u can eat there too. just instead of getting a hamburger and fries or whtever have 1 have big salads like the grilled chicken ceasar. theyre really good and pretty filling just make sure you take ur time and concentrate on eatin so u dont eat to fast. also lik others said instead of pop get water and drink alot of it throughout the whole day. i mean ur gonna hafta pee alot but it really does work. and try to get some exercise. walking is probably the best way to start. walk every chance u get evn in every day life. like the stairs instead of an elevator. stuff lik tht. and u can still have snacks if u get hungry during the day but stick to fruits and veggies.i hope this helps. if u want nemore advice or wanna tlk email me at TQueenoftheCouRt@aol.com. btw ive neva had a bf either:)
From KERRY, Age 14 - 11/01/03 - IP#: 195.92.168.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 417 lb - HI MY NAMES KERRY AND I'M 14 I WEIGH 417LBS WHICH I KNOW IS HUGE!! I FEEL REALLY DOWN ABOUT MY WEIGHT BUT THE TRUTH IS I LOVE FOOD AND EATING AND CANT STOP. I FIND IT EXTREMELY HARD TO STICK TO A DIET. MY FAMILY ALSO MAKE IT HARDER FOR ME BECAUSE WEN I'M ON THE DIET THEY GO OUT TO EAT AT MCDONALDS AND ALL U CAN EAT CHINESSE BUFFETS. ALL OF MY FAMILY ARE LARGE EXCEPT MY OLDER SISTER WHO IS 16 AND HAD A GREAT FIGURE WHICH MAKES ME HATING HER WHICH I NO I SHOULDNT BUT SHE HAS ALWAYS GOT THE GREAT BOYFRIENDS AND IS A CHEERLEADER WHICH MAKES ME DEPRESSED COZ MY FAMILY ALWAYS MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT ME NOT HAVING A BOYFRIEND. I AM 14 AND NEVER HAD A BOYFRIEND I THINK THAT I AM A GREAT PERSON BUT BOYS CANNOT SEE BEYOND MY WEIGHT. I HAVENT KISSED A BOY WHICH MAKES ME THNK THAT I AM A FREAK!! I IT A TREDMENDOUS AMOUNT OF FOOD A AND SNACK ALL THE TIME. I GAIN AROUND 7LBS A WEEK. AND AM BEGINING TO GET HEART PROBLEMS WHICH MY DOCTOR SED WAS VERY BAD AND LIFE THEATIN SO AT THE AGE OF 14 I HAVE BEEN TOLD I COULD DIE BECAUSE I EAT TO MUCH.MOST GYALS ON HERE ARE NOT EVEN OVER WEIGHT AND I WOULD LOVE TO BE IN THERE POSITIONS.
Reply From kiki, Age 15 - 11/02/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey hun. if ur worried bout your family eating at mcdonalds u can eat there too. just instead of getting a hamburger and fries or whtever have 1 have big salads like the grilled chicken ceasar. theyre really good and pretty filling just make sure you take ur time and concentrate on eatin so u dont eat to fast. also lik others said instead of pop get water and drink alot of it throughout the whole day. i mean ur gonna hafta pee alot but it really does work. and try to get some exercise. walking is probably the best way to start. walk every chance u get evn in every day life. like the stairs instead of an elevator. stuff lik tht. and u can still have snacks if u get hungry during the day but stick to fruits and veggies.i hope this helps. if u want nemore advice or wanna tlk email me at TQueenoftheCouRt@aol.com. btw ive neva had a bf either:)
From KERRY, Age 14 - 11/01/03 - IP#: 195.92.168.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 417 lb - HI MY NAMES KERRY AND I'M 14 I WEIGH 417LBS WHICH I KNOW IS HUGE!! I FEEL REALLY DOWN ABOUT MY WEIGHT BUT THE TRUTH IS I LOVE FOOD AND EATING AND CANT STOP. I FIND IT EXTREMELY HARD TO STICK TO A DIET. MY FAMILY ALSO MAKE IT HARDER FOR ME BECAUSE WEN I'M ON THE DIET THEY GO OUT TO EAT AT MCDONALDS AND ALL U CAN EAT CHINESSE BUFFETS. ALL OF MY FAMILY ARE LARGE EXCEPT MY OLDER SISTER WHO IS 16 AND HAD A GREAT FIGURE WHICH MAKES ME HATING HER WHICH I NO I SHOULDNT BUT SHE HAS ALWAYS GOT THE GREAT BOYFRIENDS AND IS A CHEERLEADER WHICH MAKES ME DEPRESSED COZ MY FAMILY ALWAYS MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT ME NOT HAVING A BOYFRIEND. I AM 14 AND NEVER HAD A BOYFRIEND I THINK THAT I AM A GREAT PERSON BUT BOYS CANNOT SEE BEYOND MY WEIGHT. I HAVENT KISSED A BOY WHICH MAKES ME THNK THAT I AM A FREAK!! I IT A TREDMENDOUS AMOUNT OF FOOD A AND SNACK ALL THE TIME. I GAIN AROUND 7LBS A WEEK. AND AM BEGINING TO GET HEART PROBLEMS WHICH MY DOCTOR SED WAS VERY BAD AND LIFE THEATIN SO AT THE AGE OF 14 I HAVE BEEN TOLD I COULD DIE BECAUSE I EAT TO MUCH.MOST GYALS ON HERE ARE NOT EVEN OVER WEIGHT AND I WOULD LOVE TO BE IN THERE POSITIONS.
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 11/02/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
you can still eat out at those3 places. just pick a healthier choice. such as a veggie dish (with a litle bit of the other stuff you like just to taste it) at the schinese place and cut out the fries and maonaise at mcdonalds or have a salad. eat really slowly so that you're on the same dish even though your familie's on thier third or whatever and just eat realy slowly untill you have to leave and be really happy with what you have! learn how to love tiny tastes of food and cut out zero calorie stuff like soda for drinking and only drink water and tea and things with no sodium or calories in them. cut down on your salt intake becasue it makes you bigger by retaining water that you don't need in your body. just make tiny changes that are good and work up losing weight. you can do this and it can bne for life,. oh- and the whole boyfriend thing- well- i didn't get my first kiss even... (view more)you can still eat out at those3 places. just pick a healthier choice. such as a veggie dish (with a litle bit of the other stuff you like just to taste it) at the schinese place and cut out the fries and maonaise at mcdonalds or have a salad. eat really slowly so that you're on the same dish even though your familie's on thier third or whatever and just eat realy slowly untill you have to leave and be really happy with what you have! learn how to love tiny tastes of food and cut out zero calorie stuff like soda for drinking and only drink water and tea and things with no sodium or calories in them. cut down on your salt intake becasue it makes you bigger by retaining water that you don't need in your body. just make tiny changes that are good and work up losing weight. you can do this and it can bne for life,. oh- and the whole boyfriend thing- well- i didn't get my first kiss even untill i was 15 so don't worry about it becasue there are wonderful people out there that do look past this stuff. i happen to be dating one of them for ovre a year. just give yourself a goal like "i won't add any exra salt to my food" this week and "i will only drink water when i need something to drink" the next week and then "i will only have 1 plate when i go to the chinese buffet"- i know it's hard becasue i love that stuff too but just pace yourself. good luck! i really want to see you do this! and by the way- i'm thinner then my older sister but she's the one that has all the guys(not bad looking ones either-some i had a cruch on) all over her- so just wait untill your time comes... (view less)
From KERRY, Age 14 - 11/01/03 - IP#: 195.92.168.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 417 lb - HI MY NAMES KERRY AND I'M 14 I WEIGH 417LBS WHICH I KNOW IS HUGE!! I FEEL REALLY DOWN ABOUT MY WEIGHT BUT THE TRUTH IS I LOVE FOOD AND EATING AND CANT STOP. I FIND IT EXTREMELY HARD TO STICK TO A DIET. MY FAMILY ALSO MAKE IT HARDER FOR ME BECAUSE WEN I'M ON THE DIET THEY GO OUT TO EAT AT MCDONALDS AND ALL U CAN EAT CHINESSE BUFFETS. ALL OF MY FAMILY ARE LARGE EXCEPT MY OLDER SISTER WHO IS 16 AND HAD A GREAT FIGURE WHICH MAKES ME HATING HER WHICH I NO I SHOULDNT BUT SHE HAS ALWAYS GOT THE GREAT BOYFRIENDS AND IS A CHEERLEADER WHICH MAKES ME DEPRESSED COZ MY FAMILY ALWAYS MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT ME NOT HAVING A BOYFRIEND. I AM 14 AND NEVER HAD A BOYFRIEND I THINK THAT I AM A GREAT PERSON BUT BOYS CANNOT SEE BEYOND MY WEIGHT. I HAVENT KISSED A BOY WHICH MAKES ME THNK THAT I AM A FREAK!! I IT A TREDMENDOUS AMOUNT OF FOOD A AND SNACK ALL THE TIME. I GAIN AROUND 7LBS A WEEK. AND AM BEGINING TO GET HEART PROBLEMS WHICH MY DOCTOR SED WAS VERY BAD AND LIFE THEATIN SO AT THE AGE OF 14 I HAVE BEEN TOLD I COULD DIE BECAUSE I EAT TO MUCH.MOST GYALS ON HERE ARE NOT EVEN OVER WEIGHT AND I WOULD LOVE TO BE IN THERE POSITIONS.
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 11/02/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
you can still eat out at those3 places. just pick a healthier choice. such as a veggie dish (with a litle bit of the other stuff you like just to taste it) at the schinese place and cut out the fries and maonaise at mcdonalds or have a salad. eat really slowly so that you're on the same dish even though your familie's on thier third or whatever and just eat realy slowly untill you have to leave and be really happy with what you have! learn how to love tiny tastes of food and cut out zero calorie stuff like soda for drinking and only drink water and tea and things with no sodium or calories in them. cut down on your salt intake becasue it makes you bigger by retaining water that you don't need in your body. just make tiny changes that are good and work up losing weight. you can do this and it can bne for life,. oh- and the whole boyfriend thing- well- i didn't get my first kiss even... (view more)you can still eat out at those3 places. just pick a healthier choice. such as a veggie dish (with a litle bit of the other stuff you like just to taste it) at the schinese place and cut out the fries and maonaise at mcdonalds or have a salad. eat really slowly so that you're on the same dish even though your familie's on thier third or whatever and just eat realy slowly untill you have to leave and be really happy with what you have! learn how to love tiny tastes of food and cut out zero calorie stuff like soda for drinking and only drink water and tea and things with no sodium or calories in them. cut down on your salt intake becasue it makes you bigger by retaining water that you don't need in your body. just make tiny changes that are good and work up losing weight. you can do this and it can bne for life,. oh- and the whole boyfriend thing- well- i didn't get my first kiss even untill i was 15 so don't worry about it becasue there are wonderful people out there that do look past this stuff. i happen to be dating one of them for ovre a year. just give yourself a goal like "i won't add any exra salt to my food" this week and "i will only drink water when i need something to drink" the next week and then "i will only have 1 plate when i go to the chinese buffet"- i know it's hard becasue i love that stuff too but just pace yourself. good luck! i really want to see you do this! and by the way- i'm thinner then my older sister but she's the one that has all the guys(not bad looking ones either-some i had a cruch on) all over her- so just wait untill your time comes... (view less)
From Daria, Age 16 - 10/31/03 - IP#: 205.188.208.xxx go to original board
Start: 145 lb, Today: 113 lb, Goal: 115 lb - Hey everyone! I am 113 pounds and my goal weight was 115!! I have worked so hard on my diet. I weighed 145 and in 3 and a half months look where I am, 113. Incase anyone wants to know, here was my diet plan and exercise regimin. Every morning, I would wake up and have one cup of green tea(green tea boosts metabolism)then for breakfast I would have 1-2 eggs, 1 slice of whole wheat toast with alittle butter, a piece of fruit and orange juice or coffee. For lunch I would eat a large salad and fruit or a sandwich w/whole wheat bread and some mixed nuts. I came home from school ate half of a grapefruit and half of a orange with a bit of sugar. For dinner, I always had some type of meat and a large side of veggies. If I was still hungry I would eat nuts (VERY GOOD FOR YOU!) Every other day I did a 25 minute Pilates tape. Good luck to all of you! I hope you all have success as I did.I would have
From Marie, Age 15 - 10/17/03 - IP#: 195.93.33.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 237 lb - HELP im goin 2 a concert on the 12th deceber how much can i lose i weigh around 237 pounds now HELP thanks
Reply From vikki, Age 16 - 10/17/03 - IP#: 65.69.48.xxx show message replied to go to original board
eat half of what ever you eat. dance kick box you can do it
From JEWEL, Age 17 - 10/07/03 - IP#: 195.93.32.xxx go to original board
I LOST THE STONE BY CUTTING OUT MOSTLY JUNK FOOD(CHOCOLATE WS MY PROBLEM)
From SADIE, Age 12 - 07/24/03 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
HI IM 12 YEARS OLD ANDI WEIGH 131 LBS MY FAMILY SAYS IM TOO BIG FOR MY AGE AND I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT FAST IM NOT THE BIGGEST GIRL AT SCHOOL BUT I WANT TO FEEL GOOD AND HAPPY ABOUT MY SELF I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD EAT AND WHAT I SHOULDNT EAT SOMETIMES I WANT TO CRY BECAUSE IM SO TIRED OF BEING LIKE THIS BUT WHAT FREAKS ME OUT IS THAT WHEN IM NOT HUNGRY IM LIKE FULL I WANT TO AT BECAUSE IM BORED I ALWAYS DO THAT SO CAN U LEASE HELP ME THANX
Reply From Audrey, Age 14 - 10/06/03 - IP#: 211.29.113.xxx show message replied to go to original board
if you want to lose weight fast well eat healthy food like fruits, go for a walk everyday and exercise make sure u dont eat chips, lollies, and drink coke it bad for you well you can eat little bit but not that much.
but the most important thing is walking it good for you, my friend name stepie she's only 14 years old and she was ovr weight, she started to eat fruits and everyday she goes for a walk around the streets like for examples she wakes up in the morning she goes then night she goes again and now she got the best body and she now has a boyfriend.
From Jamie, Age 14 - 10/04/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx go to original board
I stayed the same weight since the last time I posted up until about two weeks ago. What I did was I unplugged everything in my bedroon except my alarm clock and my sterio. Everyday I'd plug in either my TV or computer and allow myself ten minutes with it. Cutting back on those two things really helped me. It made me either go outside for a couple of hours or get me to dance to songs that came on my sterio. I'm not a good dancer, but it still helped. I cut my meals in half and drank five glasses/bottles of water with every meal. If I had a snack I would have a small ammount of it. After every meal I would do 300 crunches and after every snack I would do 150 crunches. If I was at school I would do them as soon as I got home. In the last two weeks I have lost about eight pounds and my stomach muscles are getting stronger. You all can do it, I'm not sure if what I do will help anyone else, but it's worth a try since all you can loose is weight.
Reply From Kelli, Age 14 - 09/18/03 - IP#: 66.136.92.xxx show message replied to go to original board
You r fat? Join some sports teams. that will help you loose weight. I was overweight in elementary school. I weighed like 130 in 5h grade. It was terrible. then i middle school i started volleyball in athletics. it took about 6 mo. to get down to 105. just cut down on fat and eat a Healthy diet. The akins diet is NOT good. you will just gain the weight over again.Instead of buying school lunches , make your own salad or turkes sandwich. Try yoga. i know you might think that it is stupid. nobody would have to know that you do it. It will get fat gone and give you mucle. good luck.
From Shyla, Age 15 - 07/30/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Today: 242 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - Hello Everyone,My name is Shila and I am 15 years old. I am 5'7 and i weigh 242 pounds. I want to lose weight, not because people are making fun of me, but for health reasons. It is going to be hard for me to do that, because of the fact I love myself the way I am, so I see no reason to change. I have to unfortunatley, or I risk diabetes, heart diease, cancer, and alot of other dieases. I don't know about you, but I don't want to be 15 and have a heart attack. I am going to record my journal on this post from now until i reach my goal. If you would like to support me email me at BDmNkYgRl69@aol.com or add me to your buddy list on aol, msn, or yahoo as BDmNkYgRl69(msn is BDmNkYgRl69@aol.com)thanks, and good luck to everyone!!!:)
Reply From cassandra, Age 17 - 09/06/03 - IP#: 67.35.152.xxx show message replied to go to original board
back in december, i was up to 228 pounds. this is due to a medical disorder called PCOS. long and complicated, would rather not explain it. but I made it my new years resolution to lose weight. 1-for health reasons, 2-becuase i am a musical theatre major and people dont cast overweight girls. i was getting kinda depressed. i've actually done a number of things. i got a membership at my local YMCA and i love doing strength training and the aerobics machine. pilates and bellydancing are fun ways to get fit too! i have started limiting the bad carbohydrates like sugar, cookies, candy, sweets and stuff. and i eat more fiber, calcium, raw fruits and veggies. trust me. you'll get there! i'm already down to 180lbs. it is possible, just stick to it and everyting is possible
email me at sweetstarr15@yahoo.com if you want to talk!
From jasmine, Age 13 - 09/04/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I have tried many diets, but none seem to work for me. Please if you have any suggestions on how i could rid of all this extra flabb! Please tell me.
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 09/05/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
weight loss is really simple, just eat less calories then you burn. and it does work if you're not under-estimating how much you eat and over-estimating how much you burn. it's the simple science of energy. there are things that can help you maintain a low cal. diet like meal replacements(i use slimfast) and eating a lot of veggetables...
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