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Reply From Babs, Age 15 - 04/06/02 - IP#: 209.213.230.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
At 5'6 125 is a great weight! I'm 5'6 and a lot more than 125. I would do anything to be your weight. Be happy for who you are. Plus If you're working out, you must have a lot of muscle which weighs more than fat so stop complaining! I'm sure you look great

Reply From Heather, Age 15 - 12/16/01 - IP#: 24.71.223.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Wanting to lose weight by a certain date or whatever isnt neccsarily a bad thing as long as its realistic people need to set goals for themselves.

Reply From G, Age 16 - 09/30/01 - IP#: 172.133.15.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
well if you're like 4' then you're heavy, but if you're 6' then you're anerexic. It depends on your height.

Reply From Missy, Age 16 - 08/19/01   show message replied to go to original board
Andrew~I think that trying to lose 70lbs in three months would be VERY UNHEALTHY, if not impossible. Everyone wants to see results quickly, for whatever they set out to do, but losing weight is one of those things were quick results are not the best results. The best goal to have for losing weight to is to lose only about a half of a pound (1/2) to 2 pounds per week (for 70lbs that would take about 35 weeks, or 8 1/2 months). I know that sounds like a crazy, long amount of time but that is the most healthy way to lose weight. If you lose weight too quickly your body will lose important nutriants that it needs, also the rate at which your body uses engery will slow because it will think that you are straving and will slow down to save engery--this will cause you to lose weight even more slowly. Also, if you lose weight faster than that (because more likely than not you'll be on some... (view more)

Reply From Andrea, Age 16 - 08/19/01   show message replied to go to original board
Trying to lose 70 lbs in 3 months is totally unhealthy. The best way to lose the weight is to do it the right way and then you are sure it will stay off and it will not harm your body. I am overweight an need to lose about 70 to 100 lbs but I know that if I don't do it right I may not be here to see myself lose all of that weight. Try to do it healthy and you will see the results.

Reply From Shelly, Age 16 - 08/14/01   show message replied to go to original board
Well there is no way possible to lose 28 pounds in three weeks. That is pretty much impossible. You can only those almost 10 pounds a month going on a diet. Losing weight doesn't happen over-night.

From KAT, Age 15 - 07/29/01 - IP#: 195.92.67.xxx  go to original board
IVE BEEN READING THE MESSAGES THAT PEOPLE HAVE LEFT ON HERE. I COULDNT SEEM 2 HELP NOTICE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE LOOKING 4 QUICK WAYS 2 LOSE WEIGHT. I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT PEOPLE WANT 2 LOSE WEIGHT FAST BUT WHEN U THINK ABOUT IT ITS A BIT RIDICULOUS. U CAN ONLY SAFELY LOSE 1-2LBS A WEEK. THE REST IS WATER OR EVEN MUSCLE. UNLESS U WANT 2 DO YOURSELF DAMAGE THEN I SUGGEST U ALL TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT YOURSELVES AND REALIZE THAT YOU CANNOT LOSE ALL OF YOUR WEIGHT OVERNIGHT.

Reply From caroline, Age 14 - 06/27/01   show message replied to go to original board
I know what ya mean jess... i get tired of it too. But these ppl have a real psychological body image problem,,, they really believe theyr overweight... Ive read that it comes from an extremely deep fear and pain of being rejected,, which they feel way more than most ppl. Like TONI who posted below. She desperately wants her mom to say shes beautiful. This is what causes anorexia which can even lead to death. We can help them and be their reality check. Hugs... ~caroline~ ... p.s. I really like your postings!

Reply From Ariel, Age 15 - 06/07/01   show message replied to go to original board
Yes, I think you can lose 15 lbs. in 2 1/2 months. That's a very realistic goal. I would try roller blading, walking ,and maybe running for your thighs. For your arms, I would try weight lifting. Of course, you have to eat right, too. It doesn't help to burn off calories exercising and then put it back on, or MORE, by eating unhealthy. Good luck!

Reply From Erin, Age 17 - 05/31/01   show message replied to go to original board
Brianna, hey! how are you? i'm good! about losing 50 pounds...trust me,you can't do it in just a summer. not to discourage you or anything,but if you do what you said you'd be starving yourself.i know you have probably heard this a million times but you have to go slowly and make life changes. and cardio excercise gets rid of fat...like swimming or bike riding or walking...and if you burn more calories than you eat you lose weight. and if you check your weight after doing all this stuff and its the same or more remember that muscle weighs more than fat. eating right and doing aroebic and strength training exercises can help you lose probably 25 pounds this summer. and if you keep it up during the school year you could definately lose your 50 pounds. maybe even more. but be careful...
if you start overeating after you lose the weight you will gain it back and probably even more weight. good luck!! let me know if you achieve your goal!

Reply From Katie, Age 14 - 05/26/01   show message replied to go to original board
Skipping meals could be one of the problem with losing the weight. You dont want to skip meals cause it can cause you to actually gain more weight cause your metabolsim isnt working fast enought to burn when you do eat!!
Good luck!

Reply From Amanda, Age 14 - 02/15/01   show message replied to go to original board
Whoa girl! Your body needs more food than just a peach! You can still eat food!!! If you starve your body like that, your metabolism slows down and you will end up gaining weight in the long run....Also, even though you might lose a couple pounds now, you'll gain them back really quickly as soon as you start eating normally again...a healthy weight loss is 2 pounds or less a week....I know this doesn't seem like a lot, and it seems like it will take forever to lose that weight, but it won't come back once you lose it! You need to eat....Try eating more dietary fiber (wheat bread, etc.) fruits, vegetables, and try cutting down on red meat. And switch to low fat foods or even fat free. You can still eat at regular meal times with a couple of snacks as long as you eat the right foods. You can e-mail me at Newton6109@aol.com!

Reply From Ariel, Age 14 - 11/14/00   show message replied to go to original board
Good for you!!! Everyone should have a goal and be as optimistic about it as you are. Just make sure you don't try to lose it all at once. Work your way there. Goals are not won in one day, or even one week, for that matter. Keep up the spirit!!!

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