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From Samantha, Age 13 - 07/10/04 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx  go to original board
Ive got a tip for peeps\ your body doesnt realixe its not hungry until 20 mins after you eat so after you eat something WAIT 20 MINUTES!!!!

From sarah, Age 13 - 07/02/04 - IP#: 24.71.223.xxx  go to original board
my mom was talking to me earlyer today and she said if u take a bit and not fill ur fork?spoon till ur finished the first one (just slow down ur eating)u'll get full alot faster iv bin tryin and it works its just hars to remember wut to do

Reply From shawnie, Age 13 - 06/17/04 - IP#: 64.105.21.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Why is every body so tall?? I'm 5'1 and wiegh 167lbs.
I hate bieng so short, & heavy. I had the same prob. but then I stated cutting my meals. I would eat about 2/3 of it, then when I got it down I started cutting them in half. I lost about 10lbs. in 3 weeks, And so on.
I also exercise now & have lost even more wieght.
so good luck to you!!

Reply From maggie!, Age 13 - 03/08/04 - IP#: 209.86.20.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey there tabby!
i am not over weight im around 4'11 maybe 5 foot and i weight 102 when i was younger like 11 i was a little over weight. I wanted to be able to wear a bikini and cute mini skirts like everyone else so i know how u feel. when it got to be the summer of 5th grade i knew i had to do something bout this so i decided to go on the web and find some advice. I learned that if u cut your meal in half and not eat as much then ur stomach shrinks so u wont be as hungry ~ seems hard but after ur done eating if u go and do something then u wont have the feeling that u NEED to eat! It really did work for me! i really do hope that u find a way to feel good about ur self and i want to help!
much luv! x0x0 maggie!

Reply From nicole, Age 12 - 12/26/03 - IP#: 141.151.210.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
i know what you mean not many boys talk to me either they call me Mrs.Fat and Fatso what i do that seems to be working because i lost ten pounds is i drink water every time i eat and i take water to bed i take a smaller portion of food and i make my self think im full if i take a big portion of food i tried a lot of other things that did not work that might work on you so try this and see what happens then email me with some results
greekprinsess2002@yahoo.com
your friend,
nicole

From EXCITED - 12/14/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx  go to original board
OMG YALL IM SOOO EXCITED! I KNOW ITS NOT A BIG DEAL OR ANYTHING BUT I JUST LOST MY FIRST POUND! one of my friends recomended this site (just online not in person)when I began talking to her about obesity. And I've been seriously cutting down on the amount of food I consume each day, It has really helped! anyone have any tips on how to loose more and keep what I lost off?!

Reply From Marshall, Age 12 - 11/23/03 - IP#: 68.109.145.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Okay it sounds like you are doing good on the exercise thing because you joined a swim team but you need to change you eating habits. It is all about self-control only have 1 cookie. Just eat what you want just have smaller portions.And limit yourself on the sugar! If you say I can't do it then to bad because you can! And drink 5 cups or more water a day. I hope this helps and I know this will help you swim faster too.

From amanda, Age 13 - 11/04/03 - IP#: 65.94.22.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'2", Start: 135 lb, Today: 107 lb (BMI %tile: 57), Goal: 100 lb - hi, im 13 yrs old soon 2 be 14 and 5"2. i started losin weight since mid august i was 135 pounds and now 107 pounds. i want 2 lose another 7. guess wat i hardly have a stomach! if i can do it (cauz i LOVED eatin) so can u, now eatin is somethin i have 2 do to live. this is wat i did.....example= cutin down food. instead of havin 2 big plates of pasta and 5 meatballs. im havin half a plate of pasta and only 1 meatball.

Reply From mystery - 08/07/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hey~ I have a couple of ideas that might help u with ur cravings. Wen u crave sumthing....... chew sum minty flavored gum and that should get rid of ur cravings. It worked for me. And also, if u drink a couple large glasses of water b4 a meal that might help u get full faster so u wont b able 2 eat as much. The water thing might help u out but im not sure cuz i havent tried it yet but i will. I hope my info is useful 4 u.

Reply From mystery - 08/07/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hey~ I have a couple of ideas that might help u with ur cravings. Wen u crave sumthing....... chew sum minty flavored gum and that should get rid of ur cravings. It worked for me. And also, if u drink a couple large glasses of water b4 a meal that might help u get full faster so u wont b able 2 eat as much. The water thing might help u out but im not sure cuz i havent tried it yet but i will. I hope my info is useful 4 u.

Reply From riss, Age 13 - 08/06/03 - IP#: 24.237.99.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
weight doesn't just go away quickly its awesome that u ride ur bike everyday even if u don't eat that much junk food u can still be eating to much try eating less bread and more fruit and vegtables and healthy stuff also make sure ur eatin a surving size also maybe u could do other things besides ridin ur bike for ex. every day to 30 crunches and 10 squats hope this helps l8a

Reply From Heather, Age 13 - 07/30/03 - IP#: 66.138.147.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
All u have 2 do is remember a few things. Portion sizing. If your having a sandwich and chips just remember that a handful of chips and have a sanwich is all u need. U look like u have been going good about drinkin lots of water. But instead of just working your muscles like u were try doing some aerobic activity like taking a walk (or jogging really slow) or u can grab that old Richard Simmons tape. :) BYE!!!!! (P.S. if u wanna chat more u can IM me at heyyy2u or E-mail me at heyy2u@hotmail.com. PEACE!!!!!!!!!

Reply From marissa, Age 13 - 06/23/03 - IP#: 67.209.237.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey just exsersice and eat the right things and do the right things for your self and before you start pigging out on food get a tall glass of water and drink it down and then see if your hungry again if you are just eat something little too hold you over till the next meal it only maders on the porshin size say for igsample say you wanted 3 cookies only eat one i have a weight traner and she told my weight class ways too slim down i have tones of more too tell you k you sound like a very nice person and i will like too get to know all about you and tell you more ways too get skinny and slim k byez talk to you later k

Reply From Ryne, Age 13 - 05/28/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hey sup dude? Well, I used to weigh 245 but now i weigh about 205.I lost this in about 6 weeks. I still am overweight and i want to get down to 175. Start exercising everyday at the gym or at home. Eat stuff like grilled chicken and salads. Eat vegetables and fruit. Don't eat more after your full. I don't eat until im full and i dont get hungry. Your mind takes 20 minutes to tell your stomach that your full so just eat what you think would be appropriate. Try this...It worked and still is working great for me.

Reply From Taylor, Age 10 - 05/07/03 - IP#: 69.4.194.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I weigh 126 lbs and I have lost about 5 lbs so far by shorting my portions.Don't let anyone say,your not special! Your more than what you weigh! But,anyway find something fun that you like to do that as a lot of things to do with excersise. But, make it for at least 15-20 minutes a day. Well, I do 300 jumps on my trampoline. Sometimes I even talk on the phone as I jump. It helps me be kinda be distracted from how tired I'm getting. But, if your at a party or something eat what there eating. Thats my advice.By!