From Usha, Age 15 - 10/20/05 - IP#: 207.200.154.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'7, Wt. 150 - Hey Everyone,
For all thoes who are struggling so hard to lose weight, heres some things that have really helped me keep the weight off. I'm sure you all know these, but hey, its always good to be reminded!
1.) NEVER OVER EAT! Once your body says full, stop right away. Throw your leftovers in the garbage, whatever. Just don't keep going, because thats the best recipe to gain weight and/or not lose. Just think before you take another bite "Is this really worth it?"
2.) STAY AWAY FROM THE JUNK FOOD! Deep fryed, somthered in greese and butter, high refined carbs like white bread, patatoes, rice, and high sugar and calrorie foods. Don't compleatly give them up otherwise you'll feel deprived. Just try to stay away from them and only eat them every once in a while in small amounts. The best way to do it... (view more)Ht. 5'7, Wt. 150 - Hey Everyone,
For all thoes who are struggling so hard to lose weight, heres some things that have really helped me keep the weight off. I'm sure you all know these, but hey, its always good to be reminded!
1.) NEVER OVER EAT! Once your body says full, stop right away. Throw your leftovers in the garbage, whatever. Just don't keep going, because thats the best recipe to gain weight and/or not lose. Just think before you take another bite "Is this really worth it?"
2.) STAY AWAY FROM THE JUNK FOOD! Deep fryed, somthered in greese and butter, high refined carbs like white bread, patatoes, rice, and high sugar and calrorie foods. Don't compleatly give them up otherwise you'll feel deprived. Just try to stay away from them and only eat them every once in a while in small amounts. The best way to do it is simply don't buy them! Keep them out of your cuboards and fridges. Out of sight, out of mind!
3.) ALWAYS READ LABLES! You'll be surprised at what some foods have in them. Like I always thought peanuts were low in fat untill I read the lable one time. Ahh!
4.) EXCERCISE! Weather its simply a ten minute walk everyday, a 30 minute run, swimming, biking, WHATEVER you like to do thats physical and gets your heart pumpin, do it! I found the best thing is to make an excercise plan, put it somewhere where you can see it everyday and stick to it! When you really just want to sit around on your butt and eat donuts instead of excercising, just think "Is it worth it? Do I want to be slim or not?" Just remember, once you miss it once, its easiar to do it the next time and soon everything goes down the drain. And if you do disapine yourself and get out there, you'll feel sooo good about yourself afterwards. And if you dont...well..I'm sure you know that depressing "blah!" feeling. No one likes it. Personally, I've come to love excercise! If I miss it, I feel deprived. haha! Before I used to hate it, but then I thought "What the heck! I gotta do it, so my as well love it!"
5.) Be patiant! Make yourself realistic goals and strive to achive them. And last, but not least, DON'T GIVE UP! It dosn't make you lose weight any faster and you'll kick yourself later if you do! And also, lose weight for yourself, not others. Its your life and you can choose to be the way we want and of course, we all want to be able to look in the miorr (that is one word I cannot spell!) and go "Damn! All that was worth it! I'm lookin fine!" =P
We all have our ups and downs and we just have to be positive and optamistic and keep on going. Once you've lost weight, living a health lifestyle will become a part of your life since it makes you feel so much better. Than you'll be able to keep the weight off automaticly. Right?
Remember, nothing tastes better than being slim! Good luck everyone! Hope this helps! (view less)
From Erin, Age 14 - 05/07/05 - IP#: 68.36.231.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I must have no life (i am 5'4", 309, and 14 fat in face and stomach). I went into the chatroom today around 4:30 but no one was in there. I am sitting here drinking coke and eating chips(real healthy dont u think), but i dunno how to stop over eating. If u can believe it i used to weigh 110 in 5th grade and now in 7th i am almost 200 pounds over that. I eat compolsivly and cant stop, and my friends are starting 2 notice how much weight i am gaining. Literally i only weight 294 about 2 weeks ago. It is scaring me because i know i can die but i cant stop eating and eating. im sorry i just double checked my weight its 310 so i am 200 pounds more then i was in 5th grade. It is so embarrassing really. I believe in the begining of the year i only weighed 198. I need help my sn is irishblondie224, but please post tips to help me stop my compolsing eating!!!! Thanks!!!!
Reply From Oliver, Age 16 - 05/07/05 - IP#: 216.209.122.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hi, I suffered from the same problem you did. I am currently barely in the healthy weight range, but I am slowly creeping down. One thing that I did was whenever I got a craving, I would have a glass of water and wait for 10 minutes. Then, if the craving hadn't ceased, I would have an apple, banana or pear if I was craving sugar. If I was craving fat or protein(I originally perceived this craving as salt), I would have a small handful of peanuts, an avocado or a turkey bite (it is like a hot rod, except made with turkey meat--only 50 calories per 1), followed by another glass of water. Then I would engage in an interesting activity (something involving physical movement, such as playing fetch with my puppy or skipping. I found skipping particularly helpful, as I would constantly try to break my record. I found that story on this site about the baseball kid very helpful. Just one more... (view more)Hi, I suffered from the same problem you did. I am currently barely in the healthy weight range, but I am slowly creeping down. One thing that I did was whenever I got a craving, I would have a glass of water and wait for 10 minutes. Then, if the craving hadn't ceased, I would have an apple, banana or pear if I was craving sugar. If I was craving fat or protein(I originally perceived this craving as salt), I would have a small handful of peanuts, an avocado or a turkey bite (it is like a hot rod, except made with turkey meat--only 50 calories per 1), followed by another glass of water. Then I would engage in an interesting activity (something involving physical movement, such as playing fetch with my puppy or skipping. I found skipping particularly helpful, as I would constantly try to break my record. I found that story on this site about the baseball kid very helpful. Just one more thing before I wrap this up--the human creature cannot live in deprevity--as the story said, enjoy the food you used to eat in half portions. If you drink 2% milk, try moving down to 1% (lol, that one came hard for me, but I finally did it). Having someone to talk to is also extremely helpful, if they are understanding and supportive. You don't want someone who is judgemental or critical. 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 Alejandra, Age 12 - 12/29/04 - IP#: 68.202.67.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Jenna, do u have to be so rude about it... its true i dunno how but it is bcuz ur brain can only consentrate on 1 thing so it either consentrate on eating or the tv and sometimes what your watching is more interesting then what ur eating ~A~
Reply From Rachael, Age 14 - 12/29/04 - IP#: 207.231.98.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Well actually it's true, you shouldn't eat while you are watching tv. Tv and eating are both mindless activities, so of course you can do them at the same time. The thing is, you're not focusing on how much you are eating while watching tv. So you could eat a whole lot more than you think. Not a good idea!!
From Brooke, Age 16 - 08/09/04 - IP#: 67.136.106.xxx go to original board
omg u guys i lost 4 pounds in a week just from drinkin water and walking about a half mile a day
this is freakin awesome i FEAL GREAT 42 more pounds to go
From chelsea, Age 15 - 07/25/04 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx go to original board
OMG!!! I'm 131 today!!! I can't believe it! I know I can do this! My School Goal is 125 and I have a feeling I'll get there because I have a whole month before school starts to lose 6 lbs. I think I can do it. In total I've lost 16 lbs. To me that's pretty good. My advice to everyone here.... # 1 think positive and love yourself for who you are now...# 2 Don't do a fad diet ( eat what you want but don't over do it )... and # 3 be active...you don't have to exercise...just get out there and have fun...do things with friends enjoy life Good luck everyone I'll keep you updated. Chels
From clifford, Age 15 - 07/12/04 - IP#: 67.40.165.xxx go to original board
Ok I have seen a lot of people askin how they can loose weight well its simple plan but kinda hard when it comes to eating and it will be for everyone. Well all I do and I have lost 4 pounds this past week is eat in moderation which means I only eat when I am hungry intill I am satisfied not stuffed and I also bike 10 miles everyday which takes me an hour or maybe a lil less then an hour but still it works well. I am also jump roping a lil every week and do crunches and push ups and leg lifts and it all really helps I am goin to start up taebo again once we are unnpakced and moved into our new house cuz right now its packed but if you do this and maybe walk a little or run or jog which ever one I bet you can loose the weight u want and look good and you just really have to commited and dontsay oh ill start tomorrow because with my eatingplan every day could be a good day if you only eat ... (view more)Ok I have seen a lot of people askin how they can loose weight well its simple plan but kinda hard when it comes to eating and it will be for everyone. Well all I do and I have lost 4 pounds this past week is eat in moderation which means I only eat when I am hungry intill I am satisfied not stuffed and I also bike 10 miles everyday which takes me an hour or maybe a lil less then an hour but still it works well. I am also jump roping a lil every week and do crunches and push ups and leg lifts and it all really helps I am goin to start up taebo again once we are unnpakced and moved into our new house cuz right now its packed but if you do this and maybe walk a little or run or jog which ever one I bet you can loose the weight u want and look good and you just really have to commited and dontsay oh ill start tomorrow because with my eatingplan every day could be a good day if you only eat when your hungry and only eat till ur satisfied and dont go backfor seconds it will help cuz it isnt cutting out any food just limiting food to a lil every week well good luck everyone and I hope to loose weight by next week ill see you guys later. (view less)
From Annie, Age 14 - 07/08/04 - IP#: 66.30.249.xxx go to original board
Here's something i found:
The 30 Easiest Ways to Burn More Calories
The following is adapted from Bargain Beauty Secrets by Diane Irons. Sourcebooks Inc., 2002. Used with permission.
Can you lose weight without buying special foods, joining a gym or getting involved in an expensive diet club? Yes! By making important lifestyle changes, you'll lose the weight safely and permanently while saving money!
1. Reach for water before you reach for a snack. It's the cheapest, safest appetite suppressant there is.
2. Keep the cupboards bare. You'll save both money and temptation. By cutting back on the amount of food choices you have around, there will be less impulse snacking.
3. Do something inspiring. A cheap incentive is sticking a picture of a dress you'd really love to wear where it will motivate you. For those with a wild side, get your belly button ... (view more)Here's something i found:
The 30 Easiest Ways to Burn More Calories
The following is adapted from Bargain Beauty Secrets by Diane Irons. Sourcebooks Inc., 2002. Used with permission.
Can you lose weight without buying special foods, joining a gym or getting involved in an expensive diet club? Yes! By making important lifestyle changes, you'll lose the weight safely and permanently while saving money!
1. Reach for water before you reach for a snack. It's the cheapest, safest appetite suppressant there is.
2. Keep the cupboards bare. You'll save both money and temptation. By cutting back on the amount of food choices you have around, there will be less impulse snacking.
3. Do something inspiring. A cheap incentive is sticking a picture of a dress you'd really love to wear where it will motivate you. For those with a wild side, get your belly button pierced.
4. Use spices liberally. Ginger, cayenne, jalapeno peppers and Tabasco sauce can boost your fat-burning ability by up to 25%, according to a researcher at Kyoto University in Japan.
5. Sleep for weight loss. Getting enough sleep does more than keep you from eating for energy. The University of Chicago recently found that a woman's metabolism rises 40% when she gets enough sleep.
6. Be a smart shopper. Have a list when you go to the supermarket to prevent impulse purchases. For extra exercise, leave your cart at the end of each aisle and carry what you need back to it.
7. Follow the pros' lead. To get fit fast, models cut out the ABCs -- alcohol, bread, and complex carbohydrates.
8. Beat nighttime cravings. Researchers have found that dark rooms and the darkness of night make us more likely to overeat. Try scheduling your bedtime for an hour earlier. If you have a favorite program that you like to watch at night, tape it. Switch to brighter light bulbs for cheerier surroundings, you'll be happier and less likely to binge.
9. Always eat breakfast. It fuels you for the day and you'll be less hungry at lunch.
10. Snack right. A hard candy is only about 20 calories and can last up to twenty minutes. A 400-calorie ice cream cone never lasts more than ten minutes. Try these tasty treats that are less than 150 calories: two Oreo cookies, a McDonald's Ice Cream Cone, a half cup of Italian Ice, a Starbucks Frappuccino Ice Cream Bar, Jell-o with whipped cream, angel food cake with strawberries, a Fudgsicle.
11. Listen to feel-good music when you have the urge to binge. Researchers have found that it activates the same feel-good center of the brain that eating your favorite foods does.
12. Don't eat unless you've made a place setting.
13. Drink green tea. A study conducted by the University of Switzerland discovered that drinking green tea increases the number of calories your body burns. Try to drink three cups a day.
14. Concentrate on what you're eating. Keep food out of sight while you're watching TV, reading, studying or answering email
15. Get out. Try to spend twenty minutes a day sitting outside or taking a walk or, at the very least, sit by a sunny window. Sunlight helps to control food cravings.
16. Eat healthy at the mall. Order a kid's meal or a salad without heavy dressing. Have a yogurt for a quick pick-me-up.
17. Get minty fresh. Brush your teeth and tongue with the best-tasting toothpaste you can find. Use mouthwash and breath mints to trick your taste buds.
18. Watch your portions. Just because you're given a certain portion doesn't mean that amount is what your body needs. Eat only until you're comfortably full. A little left on your plate each day adds up to a long-term decrease in calories.
19. Give up one bad eating habit. For example, if you eat in front of the TV or in bed, move your meal to the kitchen table.
20. Don't be too hard on yourself. If you have a diet plan that's too low in calories for your weight and energy level, you'll slow down your metabolism as your body attempts to conserve calories. Don't dip below 1,200 calories or aim for more than a one- to two- pound weight loss per week.
21. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
22. Dance in your car. While you're stuck in traffic, work your abs. Concentrate on your rib cage -- pretend you're an exotic dancer and swirl around. Not only will you see your waist whittle and your abs harden, you'll release lower back tension.
23. Buy a jump rope. It's great exercise, and even more fun if you can remember all the rhymes you jumped to as a kid. You'll get your heart rate up and work the muscles in your upper and lower body, especially the stomach if you contract your abs while jumping.
24. Work your butt. When you're in the car or standing in line, contract your buttocks for fifteen second intervals. Tighten your muscles as you breathe in and then breathe out and release. It not only firms your butt, but relieves stress.
25. Act goofy. Even if you're too busy for the gym, you can still do cardio. Put on a pair of socks and slide around the house like a skater. You'll burn 150 calories in just ten minutes.
26. Get some free weights. It's all you need to start a strength-training regimen.
27. Take two steps at a time when you climb stairs. Skipping a step will force your leg and buttocks muscles to extend and work harder. Plus, this movement releases endorphins that will make you feel great!
28. Do yard work. Pull weeks, dig holes and rake your lawn. Gardening just one hour can burn up to 500 calories.
29. Rent or buy some exercise videos. It's like having a health club in the privacy of your own room.
30. Burn calories while doing housework. Do several chores at one time. For instance, make the bed, put laundry in the dryer, run upstairs to fold clean clothes and put them away. When you're making the beds, keep your shoulders back and pretend you have a book on your head. While you're dusting, roll up on the balls of your feet to work your calves.
Hope this helped! Good luck! ~Annie (view less)
From Katie to ????, Age 13 - 06/30/04 - IP#: 4.152.111.xxx go to original board
Hey, all you have to do is eat healthy. You don't have to go on some crazy diet. You basicly just stay away from fried, fatty, and junk food. REMEMBER THAT. And you should exersize as much as possible. Dosen't matter what you do as long as you are playing, dancing, running, playing a sport, ect. Some things that could help you eat less are........1. If you want, on your fridge, you can put a picture of the person that you want to have a body like. So when you think about pigging out, you can look at them and say to yourself "If I want to have a body like theirs, I need to stay away from that junkfood"2. You can chew sugar free gum whenever you have a craving for junk food3. drink a lot of water b-4 meals so you won't be as hungry so you won't eat as much4. drink a lot of water anytime, anyplace5. cut your meals in half and save the rest for laterThats pretty much all that I can think of. HOPE I HELPED! PS R u a boy or a girl? and how much do you weigh?
From Annie, Age 14 - 06/26/04 - IP#: 66.30.249.xxx go to original board
This was posted by a girl named erin and i thought it would be good to post it! here it is: The only real way to lose weight safely it to eat healthier and exercise. It may seem like this is said so many times but it is true. Rapid weight loss might give you immediate results, but your harming your body. Your metabolism usually slows down if you cut down your calorie intake below 1200 calories. And since you are depriving yourself of foods you want (and need), your bound to binge on them later... (Click here to see rest of message).
Reply From Janis, Age 11 - 06/26/04 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx show message replied to go to original board
my advice to u is to take your time, and try to take your excercize more out side as in walking or jogging, and eat alittle less a day.
From Jill, Age 13 - 06/18/04 - IP#: 66.219.154.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hi to everyone that's reading this. well, i know i'm over weight. i played volleyball last year and i want to try out this year.But, i'm scared that if i make the team that they will make fun of me becuase of my weight.if you know a way to help me loose weight for my try-outs and phisical please respond. HELP ME!!!!
Reply From sister, Age 14 - 06/18/04 - IP#: 66.219.154.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Just eat less junk foods and try to excersize more. If u have a brother or sister have them help you i'm sure they will. try to distinguish the difference between cravings and hunger. drink quite a bit of ater but make sure you do still eat because if youy don't it won't be worth it because you'll be sick. Oh yah, remember that it takes time and patience, you cant expect to do it all in a few weeks.
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!!
Reply From Ray Ray, Age 13 - 05/21/04 - IP#: 66.67.111.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Basically the concept of losing weight is that you have to burn more calories then you take in. So exercise is almost a must in losing weight. Try to exercise for 30 minutes 3+ days a week. You don't have to do boring videos or classes to get exercise. You can do it by doing things you like. Such as taking a walk with a friend, I find that when I'm talking to someone while walking I forget that I'm actually exercising because I'm having fun! You could also swim, ride your bike, jump on a trampaline (sp?) or join a sports team...you could do basketball, soccer, softball or whatever sport you like. As far as eating goes don't restrict yourself to much. Other wise you'll just give up and you won't get anywhere. Let yourself have a SMALL treat once a week. Like a kiddie size ice cream or a servings of chips. Try to eat 4-5 vegtables or fruits a day. A mixture of both is the best. And one last thing, don't lose hope. It's a long hard road but you'll get to the end! *Ray*Ray* If you want more help email me sweeti_gurl2003@yahoo.com
From Annie, Age 14 - 04/27/04 - IP#: 66.30.249.xxx go to original board
hey ppl its me again.. i was just wonderin if any of u have looked at the advice that blubber busters gives on this site. its like when u first open the site open there's this block labeled school and in it if u scroll down u see this part titled "weight control tips". well it pretty much gives u everything u need to know about healthy weight loss. just in case u didn't know. ~*~*Annie~*~*
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