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Reply From jenn, Age 13 - 07/24/03 - IP#: 69.14.103.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey don`t feel bad about what other ppl think if you like taking walks then take walks it will help you lose wieght and if somebody looks at you and you don`t like it look at then the same way you should just do what makes you happy and even if you are over wieght i bet you are a really good person on the inside and thats what counts if you need someone to talk to you can email me at punkygurl8702@netscape.net or on aim punkygurl8702 i hope this advice works for you :)

Reply From shalene, Age 12 - 06/27/03 - IP#: 68.102.32.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi -- i have no clue who u r but maybe i can help u to lose some pounds
1- stop drinkin soda pop---switch to tea/water--but no pop!!
2- stop eating sweets and candy junk that has alot of suger in it
3- try to walk two miles a day or some other form of exercise for at least 30 min. a day
4- You got to be dedcaded and tell yourself " i know i can do this "
and if all of this stuff don't work then LOVE YOURSELF!!!!! don't let anyone put u down just tell your self " i'm big and beautiful " or " fat and faboulous" (lol)--- don't worry i tell myself that all the time !! lol---- i hope that u succeed!! if not remember wut i told u " big and beautiful"!!!!


Reply From rochelle, Age 13 - 06/15/03 - IP#: 68.104.110.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
i know ur pain !! dont call urself a fat ugly pig though that isnt goin to help ur self of steem ! and everyone has feelings and juss dont let those mean people who call u fat or ugly get to u !!! i did and it got me no where !!! be yourself and become beautiful by working out ... it doesnt have to be a lot but walk around your neighborhood like once or twice i used to weigh like 160 and i started walkin and i am now like 145 - 150 ! people say i am fat but i dont let it get me down i juss go do some work out videos or something ! and when u are feeling down and depressed dont eat for comfort do something else ! i always hug my teddy bear even though i am 13 i dont care what people think u shouldnt either juss be happy with what you are and if you not then make it better !! sorry i wrote a lot !

Reply From rochelle, Age 13 - 06/15/03 - IP#: 68.104.110.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
i know ur pain !! dont call urself a fat ugly pig though that isnt goin to help ur self of steem ! and everyone has feelings and juss dont let those mean people who call u fat or ugly get to u !!! i did and it got me no where !!! be yourself and become beautiful by working out ... it doesnt have to be a lot but walk around your neighborhood like once or twice i used to weigh like 160 and i started walkin and i am now like 145 - 150 ! people say i am fat but i dont let it get me down i juss go do some work out videos or something ! and when u are feeling down and depressed dont eat for comfort do something else ! i always hug my teddy bear even though i am 13 i dont care what people think u shouldnt either juss be happy with what you are and if you not then make it better !! sorry i wrote a lot !

Reply From joe, Age 13 - 04/25/03 - IP#: 217.44.202.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hi there if i was you i would be proud of who i am one of my close friends is big and she is always putting herself down and that only makes things worse. i mean i understand how she feels she is always getting laughed at and the advice i would give you is to stand strong and be who you are dont worry about what people say as long as you and your mates stick together you will be fine and also if you do feel really sad i would talk to some one which i can trust such as your mum and dad to exspress you feeling that usally makes you feel better.

Reply From carry, Age 10 - 02/21/03 - IP#: 205.188.208.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi,
your right some people do judge and look at the outside! But not all! im popular at my school but not becouse im pretty or good at sports but becouse im nice and i help others with problems thats why im not very pretty or good at sports but i look at everyone the same i hange out with popular people and the kids that are not in the cool group im working on trying to get the cool kids to see how cool the other kids are so what im trying to say dont worry about what you look like worry about how you are with people and be sure to be caring!

Reply From Jman - 12/28/02 - IP#: 65.57.25.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
This is totally true, guys. For years I was about the same BMI but always felt horrible about myself, and lived in fear that someone would ask my weight or something. Sure enough, recently I've stopped worrying, and learned to accept myself for who I am, while eating slightly smaller portions. I've lost 2 inches and 10 pounds this way.

Reply From Jman - 12/26/02 - IP#: 65.56.144.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Yes, you are overweight, but don't be discouraged! It sounds like you have about the same body type as I do, because I have a big tummy but my arms are pretty thin. I became overweight when I was your age and quickly gained weight; my only sucess losing weight didn't come from a strict diet/exercise program but from smaller portions and just trying to accept myself for who I was. I've lost 10 pounds this way.

From Rockerbaby - 08/17/02 - IP#: 65.163.106.xxx  go to original board
This word of wisdom helped me and I hope it can help more people. To all the people who think that they are ugly because they are overweight. I know that you have heard this a countless number of times but it really doesn't matter what's on the outside but on the inside that counts. I didn't believe that until I heard it from my aunt. She told me that I was kind and thoughtful and polite and thats all that matters. I was the chubbiest kid on the block but it didn't matter because I was beautiful to the people that loved me the most. To this day I am still not beautiful but because of my aunt I belive in myself.

Reply From allisa, Age 13 - 04/02/02 - IP#: 68.13.169.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
i agree. i know some one who is very over weight in my school, but she is so popular! she doesn't feel sorry for her self being over weight. she goes out there and join clubs and meet new people. she is very funny and has a great personality wich is why she is so popular. so if u just go out there and give it your best (i know it kinda sounds lame but i can't think of anything eles) then life would great.

From allisa, Age 12 - 01/04/02 - IP#: 65.6.88.xxx  go to original board
i thought this might help people get better self confidence. cuzz u never know who thinks u r the world no matter how much u weigh.