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Reply From Marina, Age 23 - 12/11/10 - IP#: 24.36.93.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
GREAT! & you can do it! I used to weigh 237lbs...and I found that at that time the most helpful thing for me was setting small goals. So instead of thinking, "I want to lose 100lbs" just think to yourself, "I want to lose 5lbs"! This is a much more manageable goal and you'll feel ecouraged when you get to it, then just keep at it in 5lb increments. Eventually you'll get down to where you want to be. Also, as I tell everyone, remember that everything counts...walking instead of driving, drinking water instead of pop/juice or skipping dessert...they all will lead to weight loss eventually. (in the same way remember that it works oppositely as well...everytime you choose the pop or drive it adds unneeded calories). Good luck...YOU CAN DO IT!

Reply From Marshall, Age 13 - 12/01/10 - IP#: 173.213.156.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I am sorry You are beautiful no matter what
I have noticed that if you take the temption out of your house its easier to cope because its just not there
Also exercise may seem hard but you can try just small steps
Like walking home it may seem hard but it will get easier and easier or just going up and down stairs a few times
I know it sounds hard but the more you try the easier it will get and the less you try the harder it will get
Remember that you should only be doing this for you
If none of that floats your boat just dance or do stuff you enjoy

From Mackenzie Grace, Age 15 - 08/19/10 - IP#: 65.185.91.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'2", Start: 224 lb, Today: 125 lb (BMI %tile: 77), Goal: 125 lb - I am officially at my goal weight ... I have lost a massive total of 99 pounds! With NO surgery, NO miracle diets, and NO pills!! I am so proud of myself!!!!!!!!!!! I feel so great about myself I am a whole new person and you can be too!!
Now heres how I did it! It took a while but believe me it is sooo worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alright what you have to do is walk for 30 minutes 5 days a week, and eat a 1400 calorie diet!! Simple as that!! Have any questions comment! Good luck to you all and I know you can do it!

From SJ, Age 14 - 07/30/10 - IP#: 64.5.70.xxx  go to original board
Hey everyone in these past 8 months i have lost 30 pounds!
I did it by doing a few things
1- i joined basketball which was right after school... when i ate the most. by doing basketball i had something to do and it was good excersise!
2- i cut out soda and put in water and milk what i mean by this is i used to drink 4 sodas a day and now i only drink one unless i have a sleepover and need to stay up late:)
3- i chewed orbit. lol ok so whenever i got hungry or wanted food i didn't need i would just chew gum. it actually helped!
4- i never ate unless i was REALLY hungry
ur stomach will not tell u wrong if ur hungry eat when ur not stop if u have a lot of food in front of u don't eat it all bcuz ur bored... eat until u r satisfied
and finally...
5- eat lots of fibers, whole grains, fruits and veggies all that good stuff!

Reply From Tracey, Age 14 - 07/22/10 - IP#: 70.71.181.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi Natalie,
Im around the same height as you and used to not be the 'slimest' person ever either, and i'm still not, but now im a healthy body weight (135lbs). What I did: 1)I started by walking to school (if your school is far away, try walking home instead so you arent late), 2)eating less junk food (aka McDonalds, Soda, Chips...), 3) I started going to my local gym every second day with my friend after school, 4) I began to go on hikes with my parents or friends on the weekends. 5) Once I felt more comfortable I joined some sports, 6) I took my dog for walks in the evening after dinner (if you dont have a dog, ask one of your parents to go with you for company). Slowly I began to lose the weight, though it takes ALOT of effort. Once you are finished though, you dont only look better (not saying you look bad), you also feel better. I really hope you can reach your goal of 140lbs! And I hope you will take my advice and work with it!
Wishing you luck!
-Tracey :)

Reply From Juliette, Age 17 - 06/29/10 - IP#: 99.237.131.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hey, look at it this way. The hotter the air around you, the more you swaet, the easier you lose weight. You can literally ust sit there and be burning quite a few calories. SO! To avoid reversing taht process, do NOT over-eat. And too much ice cream is a no-no. Not only cause too much is fattening, but more importantly, because most have other ingredients taht aren't all that healthy, such as synthesized gum and colour additives, and flavour additives. I know it's real hot. Try to look towards otehr alternatives. Freeze yogourt. Still really good, can get different flavours and very healthy. Or, make a banana or strawberry or fruit smoothie, and add ice. Or just freeze the entire thing as a makeshift freezie. Another alternative is plain, ice cold water. G'Luck! Dno't give up..;

Reply From HI, Age 11 - 06/28/10 - IP#: 64.136.27.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I GIVE U SUPPORT AND I ENCOURAGE U 2 HAVE UR PARENTS BUY FRUITS AND VEGETABLE NOT CHIPS OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT ITS NOT HARD IF U JUST INORE THE JUNK FOOD LET SAY U GO 2 MC DONALDS BY A SALAD SKIP THE BURGERS AND CHICKEN NUGGETS U JUST GOT 2 TRY AND TRY WITH ALL UR HEART

Reply From HI, Age 11 - 06/28/10 - IP#: 64.136.27.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I GIVE U SUPPORT AND I ENCOURAGE U 2 HAVE UR PARENTS BUY FRUITS AND VEGETABLE NOT CHIPS OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT ITS NOT HARD IF U JUST INORE THE JUNK FOOD LET SAY U GO 2 MC DONALDS BY A SALAD SKIP THE BURGERS AND CHICKEN NUGGETS U JUST GOT 2 TRY AND TRY WITH ALL UR HEART

Reply From Ally13, Age 22 - 06/24/10 - IP#: 74.92.246.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
The main thing (and the hardest!) you'll have to work on is your willpower - mind over matter and all that =). Seriously, I've been on countless diets, lifestyle changes (both healthy and unhealthy), etc. and, now that I'm finally losing and keeping the weight off, I've come to a realization: I really have to want to lose the weight in my MIND. If you're head's not in the game, it's pretty hard to get anywhere. When I initially began losing the weight, I'd have to consciously think about what I weighed and how fat and ugly I felt - like, 24/7 I thought about that. And I know it sounds terrible to only think bad things about yourself (and in retrospect, it probably was), but honestly, being really tough on myself all the time was the only way I knew how to break through the initial 'I don't want to diet because food is too awesome!' way of thinking. And once I broke through that mind... (view more)

Reply From Ashley, Age 11 - 05/23/10 - IP#: 68.10.103.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hey Megan I know how you feel. I'm over-weight also and find it hard to shop for clothing too. When I found this website it really helped,and after awhile I relised that all it takes to loosing weight is motivation and will-power. It's not easy at first, but if you really want to lose weightt you need to stick towards a healthy diet and good excercise. Try doing a sport that interest you. Mabey you could try some yoga or pilates, that will increase your flexibilaty. I find if you do somthing you enjoy it helps distract you from all the heavy breathing and stuff. Now I suggjest a nice healthy diet. Vegetables and fruits,and good meat lots of protein. Don't eat alot of junkfood, or high calorie foods. You should try to avoid things with high sodium and sugar. Now i'm not saying you should completly cut out sugar from your diet, just cut back on the heavy eating. I recomend a book cal... (view more)

Reply From Ally13, Age 22 - 05/12/10 - IP#: 74.92.246.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi Amanda. It sounds like you're in a pretty tough situation and believe me, I feel for you. It's hard being overweight and you're right, carrying around an extra 200 pounds on your bodyframe isn't something your body was meant to do.
Here's the thing though: whether you realize it or not, you DO have willpower. You think you don't, but honestly, that's just because you probably haven't been working on building it up.
At this point, for your health and well-being, you NEED to lose weight. Forget the body image issues everyone has...that much extra weight has to be strenuous on your body and that in turn can potentially cause serious health issues for you.
I'm sure you've seen enough articles/posts/whatever on foods you should eat and exercises you should perform to lose weight so I'm not even going to go into any of that. What I would like to say though, is that you... (view more)

From Jenna, Age 17 - 01/08/10 - IP#: 86.7.142.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'6.5", Start: 214 lb, Today: 214 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 130 lb - I haven't been on here in a while but I'm finally taking action! I've joined a slimming group and have stuck to the diet for 2 days, which doesn't sound like much but it's an achievement for me! I've found it helps a lot to have something quick to grab just for when you feel like nibbling on something, so I like to keep some grilled chicken chopped into bite size pieces in the fridge :) it just helps to know that I can have the food if I want it, rather than trying to totally restrict myself, so try it! Good luck everyone!

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)

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)

Reply From Jocelyn, Age 17 - 11/22/09 - IP#: 209.115.220.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I have the same problem where I have to eat everything on my plate, even if I am full. What I try to do now is put my fork down when I start getting full and decide if I want a little more. If I do, then I eat a little more. If I don't, then I cover my food with a napkin. If I can't see it, then I don't feel like I have to eat it. If that doesn't work, try pouring a little water on your plate. That way your food will taste gross so there is no point eating it. Hope that helps a little =)

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