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Reply From twitch, Age 13 - 01/26/09 - IP#: 69.236.186.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
write your short term goal weight on your wrist. like if you wanted to get to 178 or 179 at the week, write it and look at it before you reach for food.

Reply From Ryan, Age 15 - 01/13/09 - IP#: 76.184.175.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi Dean. If you really want help, maybe you will listen to someone who has struggled with weight all of his life. That's right, i mean me.From kindergarten and on, i was always very overweight for my age.In many cases,i was the fattest kid in my class. By the age of 13, i was weighing a whopping 345 pounds. I was so miserable, that i attempted suicide twice in that year.Now at the age of 15,i am 5'8 and 170 pounds. You got it, that means i have lost 175 pounds in 2 years.The way i did it was really the only safe and effective way.You're going to have to try and find other things to distract you when u have the urge to stuff yourself.You need to exercise as much as you can at your current weight, and keep exercising more as you lose weight.Of course you will need to start eating better. Smaller meals, fewer snacks.Don't tell me how impossible it sounds, because i KNOW.Limit yourself to... (view more)

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!

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

Reply From Aimmie, Age 16 - 12/17/08 - IP#: 98.211.162.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Just cheer up! Try to eat smaller portions, like if you go to BK get a kids meal, not a whopper!Try picking up an apple, eat healthier you'll get thier, i wiegh 194 if u think thats bad...i used to way 250! if i can do it so can you!

Reply From Mkenzi, Age 11 - 12/17/08 - IP#: 98.211.162.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I know what your going through, I used to wiegh 169 now I wiegh 120 and i need 20 more pounds to go! Keep at it kiddo! I know they tease, they used to make fun of me everywhere i go, a boy asked me if I was bron in a doughnut factory it hurts!Just find a fun way to lose wieght, like I used dance,Dance revolution for Ps2, i rode bikes and I ate everything else in smaller portions, drop the chips and pick up an apple!
Hope it helps!
p.s Amanda it's not easy to lose wieght!So dont say it in that way!!
Yulisa i hope you lose wieght

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?

Reply From molly, Age 17 - 11/18/08 - IP#: 32.128.116.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
so if the job is good u don't wanna quit. And although drinking water is a good idea you'll be peeing like crazy, trust me I know. just pretend that someone has sneezed all over the stuff. Or if it helps keep a mental picture about what u want to look like and your goal weight!

Reply From hannah, Age 17 - 11/18/08 - IP#: 68.8.64.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
TAPE ur mouth. lol
just drink as much water and you will be sooooo full u wont think about it. and the thought of eating a slice would be a throw up b/c u r so full.

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

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)

From Kaylee, Age 14 - 03/11/07 - IP#: 66.82.9.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 158 lb, Today: 147 lb, Goal: 125 lb - Lots of people seem to need diet tips...I happen to know a few and here they are **1 always chew your food 32 times(even a banana)** **2 brush your teeth after a meal** **3 always drink a lot of water** **4 get plenty of sleep** **5 Leave a pair of goal pants or bikini out on a hanger to see every day before you leave your room** **6 eat slowly make sure it takes you 20 minutes to eat any meal** **7 make time for exercise even if it means waking up 30 minutes earlier and going for a short walk, jog, or run** **8 know the calorie counts of fast food places and make good choices** **9 diet journals sometimes help if you really make sure to write EVERYTHING down** **10 turn on some music and rock out for a while** **11 on one of those hot summer days go for a swim or turn on a sprnkler and run through it** **12 during the winter do plyos in your house** **13 do cardio that gets your heart... (view more)

Reply From ~*Kaylee*~, Age 14 - 07/24/06 - IP#: 66.82.9.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Think about eating. Don't just eat mindlessly. Also if you really can't stop eating and you know you should reach down and grab your love handles. If that doesn't stop you from pigging out on a brownie and 2 hotdogs nothing will lol. Also remember you can eat a brownie or a hot dog if you want just don't eat that much junk in one day.

From janeal NOT SAMANTHA, Age 15 - 07/05/06 - IP#: 70.145.13.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'7, Wt. 274 - my doctor gave me a great tip he said at each meal EAT IN FRONT OF A MIRROR ITS WORKS TRUST ME U WILL EAT WAY LESS!

Reply From Kaylee, Age 14 - 06/22/06 - IP#: 66.82.9.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
1) it's not a diet it is a healthy way of life 2)you can do it 3)it's not a diet it's a healthy way of life 3)drink lots of water(your pee should be clear) 4) it's not a diet it's a healthy way of life 5) cut portions in 1/2 5)it's not a diet it's a healthy way of life!! 6) Brush your teeth after meals 7)it's not a diet!! 8) chew gum so your mouth is busy 9) it's not a diet 10) Cut soda down to 1 soda a week!! You can cut it down slowly 11) it's not a diet!! 12) Eat lots of fresh things!! 13) THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE!! it's not a diet it's a healthy way of life :) Hope something I said her helped you. O and if you look at it as a healthy way of life and not as a diet it won't bore you to death either!!