From Barbara, Age 15 - 12/29/09 - IP#: 173.54.235.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 202 lb, Today: 197 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 150 lb - I've tried everything, I can't seem to loose more than ten pounds.. I really need advice on what people do to stick to there diet, I can only stay on them for a few days, then it is all over.. helppp.
Reply From Jules, Age 19 - 12/29/09 - IP#: 196.12.233.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Don't go on a diet. Make little lifestyle changes. You need to do something you'll be able to stick with for your whole life if you want to keep the results! Small portions, move as much as you can (like walking or biking to school, for example), and eat slowly -- savor every bite! Also, eat until you don't feel hungry anymore, not until you're stuffed. Then you will be hungry for the next meal, but you won't have that awful stuffed, tired feeling that comes after eating a lot (think Thanksgiving). As for the exercise, don't try to push yourself to do something you can't. For example, if you can't go to the gym for an hour every day, don't. Just move more than you do currently. If you normally drive to school, walk instead, and you'll immediately start feeling better and losing weight. And it will give you energy to want to move more. If you're far from school, walk the dog,... (view more)Don't go on a diet. Make little lifestyle changes. You need to do something you'll be able to stick with for your whole life if you want to keep the results! Small portions, move as much as you can (like walking or biking to school, for example), and eat slowly -- savor every bite! Also, eat until you don't feel hungry anymore, not until you're stuffed. Then you will be hungry for the next meal, but you won't have that awful stuffed, tired feeling that comes after eating a lot (think Thanksgiving). As for the exercise, don't try to push yourself to do something you can't. For example, if you can't go to the gym for an hour every day, don't. Just move more than you do currently. If you normally drive to school, walk instead, and you'll immediately start feeling better and losing weight. And it will give you energy to want to move more. If you're far from school, walk the dog, or just take a fifteen minute walk every day, twice a day if you can. Short, but brisk. You don't need to be like a personal trainer to get healthy. Just make tiny little tweaks, and stick with them. Don't try to lose more than about two pounds a week. If you make your goal to be healthy instead of to be thin, you'll lose weight as a side effect, but not so much or so quickly that it is unhealthy. (view less)
From Barbara, Age 15 - 12/29/09 - IP#: 173.54.235.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 202 lb, Today: 197 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 150 lb - I've tried everything, I can't seem to loose more than ten pounds.. I really need advice on what people do to stick to there diet, I can only stay on them for a few days, then it is all over.. helppp.
Reply From Jules, Age 19 - 12/29/09 - IP#: 196.12.233.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Don't go on a diet. Make little lifestyle changes. You need to do something you'll be able to stick with for your whole life if you want to keep the results! Small portions, move as much as you can (like walking or biking to school, for example), and eat slowly -- savor every bite! Also, eat until you don't feel hungry anymore, not until you're stuffed. Then you will be hungry for the next meal, but you won't have that awful stuffed, tired feeling that comes after eating a lot (think Thanksgiving). As for the exercise, don't try to push yourself to do something you can't. For example, if you can't go to the gym for an hour every day, don't. Just move more than you do currently. If you normally drive to school, walk instead, and you'll immediately start feeling better and losing weight. And it will give you energy to want to move more. If you're far from school, walk the dog,... (view more)Don't go on a diet. Make little lifestyle changes. You need to do something you'll be able to stick with for your whole life if you want to keep the results! Small portions, move as much as you can (like walking or biking to school, for example), and eat slowly -- savor every bite! Also, eat until you don't feel hungry anymore, not until you're stuffed. Then you will be hungry for the next meal, but you won't have that awful stuffed, tired feeling that comes after eating a lot (think Thanksgiving). As for the exercise, don't try to push yourself to do something you can't. For example, if you can't go to the gym for an hour every day, don't. Just move more than you do currently. If you normally drive to school, walk instead, and you'll immediately start feeling better and losing weight. And it will give you energy to want to move more. If you're far from school, walk the dog, or just take a fifteen minute walk every day, twice a day if you can. Short, but brisk. You don't need to be like a personal trainer to get healthy. Just make tiny little tweaks, and stick with them. Don't try to lose more than about two pounds a week. If you make your goal to be healthy instead of to be thin, you'll lose weight as a side effect, but not so much or so quickly that it is unhealthy. (view less)
From Jeanie, Age 13 - 06/12/09 - IP#: 71.205.105.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 139 lb, Today: 135 lb (BMI %tile: 89), Goal: 129 lb - I hate the way i look. Im 13 and i weigh 135. I cant get passed 130. I even stopped eating but then i over ate when i got home. I need help! I dont want to eat but then i do. God im chubby. All my friends are thin and im the fattest one in the group how did i end up here? my goal is to get under 129!
Reply From Ally, Age 21 - 06/12/09 - IP#: 74.92.246.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Here's the thing Jeanie - no matter how much you want to, you CANNOT constantly compare yourself to your friends/others around you. If you do that, you are never going to be happy with who you are (spoken from tons of personal experience). You need to do what you feel is right for you and your body, not what you 'think' you should look like, etc. Believe me, I get it. I get being dissatisfied with your body when everyone around you seems to be stick thin. Eventually though, in order for you to grow into a young woman with a healthy self-esteem, you're going to need to learn to be happy with who YOU are, EXACTLY as you are. Now, I'm not saying that if you feel unhappy with your body weight you should stay there just because 'that's who you are'. If you truly believe that you could lead a healthier, happier life by losing a few pounds, then by all means, do it, but make sure you do it... (view more)Here's the thing Jeanie - no matter how much you want to, you CANNOT constantly compare yourself to your friends/others around you. If you do that, you are never going to be happy with who you are (spoken from tons of personal experience). You need to do what you feel is right for you and your body, not what you 'think' you should look like, etc. Believe me, I get it. I get being dissatisfied with your body when everyone around you seems to be stick thin. Eventually though, in order for you to grow into a young woman with a healthy self-esteem, you're going to need to learn to be happy with who YOU are, EXACTLY as you are. Now, I'm not saying that if you feel unhappy with your body weight you should stay there just because 'that's who you are'. If you truly believe that you could lead a healthier, happier life by losing a few pounds, then by all means, do it, but make sure you do it RIGHT!!! I cannot stress that more. There is nothing worse for your body then the constant, on/off-again 'crash dieting'. You need to make a choice to change your eating and exercise habits, such as, no eating after a certain time of night, eating 3 well-balanced meals, going for a walk 2-3x a week, etc. This way, you'll be losing weight in the right way. If you're serious about wanting to lose weight (in a healthy way), ask your parents if you can make an appointment with your doctor or a dietician who can show you what foods are most beneficial for your body. Whatever you do, don't ever look down on yourself for being 'different' from your friends - you have just as much going for you as they do =D. Good luck!!!! (view less)
From Madi, Age 17 - 05/10/09 - IP#: 74.244.14.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 286 lb, Today: 286 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 180 lb - Im having such a hard time. I just got worse news about my health and its becoming too much for me to handle. It just makes me want to eat more.Im very frustrated and tired. I dont know where to start....
Reply From Amanda, Age 20 - 05/11/09 - IP#: 208.96.74.xxx show message replied to go to original board
try cutting back on what you eat. if you usually have 4 or 5 slices of pizza, have 2 or 3... if you usually have 2 bowls of cereal in the morning, have 1. try it for a week and you'd be surprised how much weight you can lose. hope i helped
From Madi, Age 17 - 05/10/09 - IP#: 74.244.14.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 286 lb, Today: 286 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 180 lb - Im having such a hard time. I just got worse news about my health and its becoming too much for me to handle. It just makes me want to eat more. Im very frustrated and tired. I dont know where to start....
Reply From Amanda, Age 20 - 05/11/09 - IP#: 208.96.74.xxx show message replied to go to original board
try cutting back on what you eat. if you usually have 4 or 5 slices of pizza, have 2 or 3... if you usually have 2 bowls of cereal in the morning, have 1. try it for a week and you'd be surprised how much weight you can lose. hope i helped
From Lauren, Age 14 - 01/26/09 - IP#: 98.114.225.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 180 lb, Today: 180 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 135 lb - I've been overweight ever since I was in 4th grade. I have constantly been trying to lose weight since then. The only thing that kinda worked was weight watchers. For a couple months. Then I started getting un-motivated and I gained 20 pounds. I've gained 20 more pounds since then and I'm so embarrassed. None of my friends are fat, and I just feel so out of the circle when I'm with them. They've all had boyfriends and such, and no guy has ever looked at me in that way. My dad made me join weight watchers again and I lost 4 pounds. But then again I got un-motivated and gained 6. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm just eating eating eating ALL the time and I don't know how to motivate myself to stop. I dance 5 days a week for at least 2 hours a day, and I go to the gym a lot. So I know it isn't lack of exercize. Its the food. Please, if you have and advice for me, reply to this message. I need all the help I can get.
Reply From Hannah, Age 18 - 01/27/09 - IP#: 129.93.5.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Keep with it!!
Think about summer. Its about 4 months away, and you want to be able to wear cute clothes and show off a nice body don't you! When ever I feel like eating some crappy food, I think of summer...bathing suits, tank tops, shorts. I want to look GOOD when summer rolls around. STICK WITH IT. Eat smaller portions drink water, and limit carbs/fat/sugar. YOU CAN DO IT
From Megan, Age 19 - 12/31/08 - IP#: 216.52.35.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'10", Start: 226 lb, Today: 226 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 180 lb - Hey everyone.. I went for a two mile walk yesterday and I'm feeling really good about loosing it this time.. I actually realized most of my problem is I eat all the time.. I dont even notice it.. I just picked up a chocolate coved pretzel last night was was starting to put it in my mouth before I even realized it! so my goal for the next month is to only eat when I am hungry or well my 3 meals a day.. you know just not start picking up stuff cause its convinent... hopefully I'll start shedding soon!!! Hope everyone is doing well!!
Reply From ilkjak, Age 18 - 12/31/08 - IP#: 67.174.251.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hi i used to weigh 300 pound and now i weigh 137. and i'm 5.6
i feel so great now.
but how i got there is that i went through my kitchen and took all of my junk food and threw it away or if it was unopened donate it to the mission.
and exercise 45 min everyday.
it took my one year to get to here.
so it will probably take you like 3-6 months
good luck!
From Bailee, Age 16 - 12/16/08 - IP#: 64.12.117.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 210 lb, Today: 183 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 175 lb - Heyy, my birthday is coming up on January 8th :)) and i wanna try to be at my goal weight of 175, so thats like 8 pounds i gotta lose. So does any one have any tips :)) right now I run in place everynight in my room for like 20 min striaght then jumping jacks and that kinda stuff, go walking/running with my friends and brother but i guess my big problem is eatting healthy... since i work in a grocery store its alot less of a problem just to grab a candy bar some chips and a soda, so im not really sure what to get in there that is good for me and cheap! any ideas?!? THANKS :p
Reply From Amanda, Age 19 - 12/18/08 - IP#: 63.135.3.xxx show message replied to go to original board
theres probably some kind of premade salads, or fruit salads, yogurts, fruits, cheese and crackers, nutrigrain bars, frozen dinners (if you have a microwave) just take a minute to browse around the store. stay away from the middle aisles because thats where all the junk is. around the perimeter is where the dairy, meat and fruits and veggies are. good luck
From Amanda, Age 13 - 12/04/08 - IP#: 78.46.247.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 4'11", Start: 260 lb, Today: 260 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 100 lb - I hate being overweight because it's so UNcomfortable! Who agrees with me?? I'm way too fat and I can't stand how it feels on my body. When I sit down my pants are TOO tight. My stomach is really fat and it rolls up and feels like someone's pushing on it when I'm sitting down. It's HARD to breathe like that. When I stand up it takes some pressure off my stomach but then it's SO heavy, my back HURTS and I get tired fast. This MOUNTAIN of fat is like torture because it's TOO heavy and it's ALWAYS there even when I NEED a break! I know I should lose weight but that takes a LONG time! What can I do to feel better until then???
Reply From Jessica, Age 18 - 12/08/08 - IP#: 63.135.21.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey Amanda,
You should start off my eating better ( if you don't already ).
Like more veggies everyday, healthy snacks after supper if you're hungry.. lots of water, no more sugary drinks ( crystal light's just as awesome as juice)
and eat in small portions.
Just make sure when you eat, you're not so full that you can barely move ( believe me, i've been there my whole life haha)
just eat enough to feel comfortable, and teach yourself how to do it by starting off.
do this a week and you'll already start to feel better.
If you wanna help yourself, now's the time right?
after you start to feel better and maybe lose 10 pounds ( which you can do in about 2-3 weeks if you're 150lbs overweight like you say) , then you can start excersising a bit. do excersises that you're comfortable with doing though.
It doesn't take as long as you think.
You'll lose ten pounds and feel and look better, then 10 pounds more, then on and on.
Don't look at the big picture.
It pays off! It's better to lose it slowly than not lose at all right?
From Kayli, Age 17 - 09/03/07 - IP#: 12.153.202.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 217 lb, Today: 217 lb, Goal: 200 lb - ~ Claire, Age 18 - 8/30/07 - Ht. 5'4", Start: 210 lb, Current: 165 lb, Goal: 130 lb ~ Hey, Im Kinda new here! i Was wondering how did you lose all the weight?? Congrats on losing the weight!! its very inspirational!! :)
Reply From Amanda, Age 18 - 09/04/07 - IP#: 63.135.14.xxx show message replied to go to original board
something that really worked for me, was only eat when you are hungry, if you're full, don't finish your plate because that's just a heap of extra calories you don't need. listen to your body. it's also fact that sometimes when we think we're hungry, we're actually thirsty, so drink a glass of water, wait 10 minutes and if you're stomach is still growling, eat something (healthy!) and stop when you are satisfied. if the growling goes away, you were just thirsty!. buy crystal light if you don't like water, but try and drink at least 2 glasses of pure water a day, it makes your skin really nice :) good luck hun
From Kayli, Age 17 - 09/03/07 - IP#: 12.153.202.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 217 lb, Today: 217 lb, Goal: 200 lb - ~ Claire, Age 18 - 8/30/07 - Ht. 5'4", Start: 210 lb, Current: 165 lb, Goal: 130 lb ~ Hey, Im Kinda new here! i Was wondering how did you lose all the weight?? Congrats on losing the weight!! its very inspirational!! :)
Reply From Claire, Age 18 - 09/03/07 - IP#: 64.131.205.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Aw it feels inpsiring to be an inspiration :) Ok I'll tell you how I lost what I lost (although I could've lost more. I messed up but now I'm getting back on track) Fad diets are too complicated in my opinion so try to ignore those unless you have the discipline to stick with it all the way through. Just do what WORKS for you. Try to get lots of aerobic exercise in and eat in small portions. I eat small meals every 3 hours and I don't eat anything after 7:30 pm. Eating every 3 hours will boost up your metabolism which will help you lose weight faster. Drink LOTS of water and substitute coke with diet coke (if you need soda). Treat yourself once in a while but remember, alwayss small amounts. If you're craving chips or something, don't eat directly from the bag. Place a handful in a bowl. If you're craving chocolate, try to eat dark chocolate instead. Eat a variety of fruits, vegtables,... (view more)Aw it feels inpsiring to be an inspiration :) Ok I'll tell you how I lost what I lost (although I could've lost more. I messed up but now I'm getting back on track) Fad diets are too complicated in my opinion so try to ignore those unless you have the discipline to stick with it all the way through. Just do what WORKS for you. Try to get lots of aerobic exercise in and eat in small portions. I eat small meals every 3 hours and I don't eat anything after 7:30 pm. Eating every 3 hours will boost up your metabolism which will help you lose weight faster. Drink LOTS of water and substitute coke with diet coke (if you need soda). Treat yourself once in a while but remember, alwayss small amounts. If you're craving chips or something, don't eat directly from the bag. Place a handful in a bowl. If you're craving chocolate, try to eat dark chocolate instead. Eat a variety of fruits, vegtables, meat, etc to balance out your meals and nutrition. When cooking with oil, try to use extra virgin olive oil instead. Don't eat three hours before going to bed (that's why my cutt off time is 7:30). Walk after your meals for better digestion. Be active, if you're watching TV, try to break out some squats or pushups during commercials. Chew all of your food and eat slowly, be concious of what's going in your mouth. Don't rush with your meals. Plan your meals beforehand. Create your own healthy recipes, it's fun! ALWAYS eat breakfast, studies say that people who don't eat breakfast weigh MORE than people who do. It's the first meal of the day and it gives you the energy you need. Don't judge yourself, don't say you're ugly, fat, monsterous or worthless. Think positive and positive things will happen. What I did was I avoided all white foods (rice, bread, etc) and I substituted it with whole wheat foods. Instead of drinking whole milk, drink 2% (I can't drink skim, it tastes like water). I ate right and I danced a lot. I don't know how to dance lol but the main thing about dancing is moving your body and the more you more your body the more calories you burn so what I did was a I burned a CD filled with like 20 of my favorite songs, fast and slow and I locked myself in my room and danced like crazy with the CD on until it ended (which was about an hour or more). It's fun and by the time the CD stopped, I was sweating. Don't be obsessed with the scale (I was in the beginning) because remember that losing weight is a gradual process. It'll take time and it sucks but in the end...you'll know that it's all worth it :) Before doing all of this. You must make the decision to change your life, to change it for the better and be healthy. Once you make the decision, NO one can stop you. I've told you all that I know, lol and I wish you the best...don't worry you'll do fine =) Good Luck!!! (view less)
From Blubberbusters, Age 19 - 04/12/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx go to original board
Heres tips you can do for motivation
* go for a walk
*talk to a friend
*start a website
*read a book
*play with your pets
*weigh yourself
*watch a movie
*do a bunch of crunches
*brush your teeth, or whiten them
*clean the house
*buy a pair of "goal clothes" and them in your closet, look at them whenever you want to binge
*imagine someone u are jealous of b/c they are thin. Then think of how you will look in a couple months, and then they will be jealous of you!
*watch t.v
*clean your room
*text/sms people
*go on the net
*do your homework (this one a bit boreing
*Write a letter
*Start a book
*Try new hairstyles/ makeup ideas
*Dance!!!!! (its fun and burns calories!)
*Exercise
*Paint, draw, sew........ be creative!
*Read a magazine
*Go out!!!!!! (avoid resturant)(view more)Heres tips you can do for motivation
* go for a walk
*talk to a friend
*start a website
*read a book
*play with your pets
*weigh yourself
*watch a movie
*do a bunch of crunches
*brush your teeth, or whiten them
*clean the house
*buy a pair of "goal clothes" and them in your closet, look at them whenever you want to binge
*imagine someone u are jealous of b/c they are thin. Then think of how you will look in a couple months, and then they will be jealous of you!
*watch t.v
*clean your room
*text/sms people
*go on the net
*do your homework (this one a bit boreing
*Write a letter
*Start a book
*Try new hairstyles/ makeup ideas
*Dance!!!!! (its fun and burns calories!)
*Exercise
*Paint, draw, sew........ be creative!
*Read a magazine
*Go out!!!!!! (avoid resturant)
* make your meal plan for that day, that weak
* make up a grocery list (think low cal, low fat, low carbs)
* chew on gum (sugar free)
* look through a catalog
* write a poem or novel
* calculate the calories you had today, yesterday, this week, this month, this year
* get on the scale
* try on tight jeans
* talk to a friend
* clean
* make a new list of things not to eat
* work on crafts
* go to the library
* get a job
* walk to the store and buy a diet pop or water
* guzzle down water
* play with a baby, kid, dog, cat, parent
* paint your toenails
* start a scrapbook
* listen to music
* write in a journal (on or off line)
* take pictures and compare them to old ones
* go to a friends house where you can't raide the fridge
* sing
* take a bath
* dress up, put on make u, and do your hair
* play an insturment
* organize your cds, closet, books, etc
* write to a friend you haven't you haven't heard from in a long time
* go swimming
* play a board game
* start playing a sport
* join a club at school
* make your own list of things to do instead eating
* bike
* crunches, jumping jacks, pushups, pull ups etc.
* stretch
* go through your computer files and delete the bad ones or unnecessary stuff
Wear black, black makes everyone look thinner
* Don't be tempted to go baggy. The look will only add weight to your figure. Balance a full skirt with a fitted shirt. A long flowing top looks best with long lean pants.
* Pleated pants are an absolute NO-NO. Flat front styles instantly tuck you in. Less fabric means less bulk.
* Dark stretch jeans are comfortable and forgiving. Make sure you're wearing your correct size by checking the side seams. They should run in a straight line. A curving, crooked seam indicates that you need a different size or style.
* Wear control top pantyhose even under pants and for the summer (when wearing pants) cut the legs off of them so it won't be so hot
* Take those ace bandage like things and wrap it around your stamich (but not so tight it hurts, also don't wear pantyhose or cincher over it I learned it hurts bad)
* Wear a cincher (I think that's what there called, they look like a tube top but tighter and you where it around your stomach and/or rear)
* Wear platfarms/heels, taller you are the thinner you'll look
* Braclets can sometimes make your wrist look thinner also chokers can sometimes make your neck look thinner too
* Stand/sit straight it can make you look 10 pounds less
* Scrub off in the shower, you normally have a pound of dirt/dead skin on you.
* watch the salt, it can make you contain water which will make you look a few pounds heavier (view less)
From Danny, Age 19 - 06/12/04 - IP#: 195.92.67.xxx go to original board
Hey all. I used to be a fat 'un, just thought i'd share me story. At 15 I weighed 15 stone, so thats about 210lbs. By 17 i was down to 10 n' 1/2 (so 147ish), and i'm still at that. Basically what i did was moved more and ate less. Lol, obviously thats a bit general. Pick a sport/exercise your good at and keep going with it. I could skip, we had a rope in the garden - there we go, daily workout. Food wise, i cut out the crap - crisps, choc, excess sugar on cereal etc. I cooked all my own meals and learnt how to make healthier snacks etc. Just exercising alone isn't enough. Try and get ya family in on it too or a buddy for support. The biggest factor is you have to WANT to do it. Stick with it. If people are giving you grief for being a chunker, dont turn to food, stick to your regime. Likewise, dont go too extreme on the health kick (sicking up/no eating etc). Lol! Thats pretty much it, I need to get ready to go to the bummers club. Tata!!
From joe, Age 11 - 01/19/04 - IP#: 68.88.32.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
i need to lose weight i weigh 195 and i'm 11 and 5'2 i want to lose weight please help me tell foods and exercises please help
Reply From Jenny, Age 27 - 01/25/04 - IP#: 68.48.254.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hi Joe,
I used to have a weight problem and I took small steps and it made a big difference. I lost 50 pounds in 6 months! Sugary drinks were a lot of my problem (sodas and juice) - I switched to diet coke and just water (no apple juice or oj). I started walking more - just 20 minutes or so with my walkman and it wasn't even hard! Good luck -- don't worry, you aren't alone!!
Reply From Tina, Age 18 - 11/14/03 - IP#: 207.51.157.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Well I would have to know how much you want to loose! but all I can say is i lost weight by playing sports and walking but mostly running and you can always get a friend to do the same with you! I weigh 105 now but remember i never use to weigh that much i will tell u this it's hard work but it pays off all u have to do i work at it! you can do it. i would also say do eat much for lunch and supper eat but not a whole lot like cut what u normally eat in half that will also help and watch the fatty foods you eat cuz that doesn't help when your trying to loose weight!if u work hard it will pay off! but u just have to try it out don't go on a diet it doesn't work just lots of nutrition an working out works don't exspect a big change right away it will come over time but trust me u should see changes within a mounth that is if u work out every day.
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