From Jessica, Age 16 - 09/06/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 150 lb (BMI %tile: 90), Goal: 104 lb - Melissa When I get strssed out I call my male friend James. He makes me feel better what the point giving up ? No point, I hope to reach my goal by January 2012 or Feb. Just eat small portions .
Reply From Melissa, Age 17 - 09/07/11 - IP#: 24.2.110.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I hope to reach my goal by next May. I have lots of time! Steady and slow! I'm glad you've found an outlet for stress...I'm an emotional eater. I eat when I'm bored, angry, upset. It's hard to control but I'm turning to my hobbies instead of food. Because I've been overweight for years and insecure and shy what tips do you have for getting out of my shell?
From Eve, Age 17 - 06/19/11 - IP#: 209.169.73.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 170 lb, Today: 173 lb (BMI %tile: 93), Goal: 125 lb - I feel like I just cannot win. I have worked out for a constant 6 days doing the Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred and doing 3 miles in 30 minutes on the elliptical. I just don't understand. I'm just such a comfort eater and the more I don't lose weight, the more I eat and I feel hopeless. I cannot remember when I wasn't fighting being over weight.... ever. I just want to be thin and healthy and the only person in my family without type 2 diabetes. But I feel like I sabotage myself:/
Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 06/20/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I am sorry to hear that you overeat, I found a tip that works, for me when I am about to eat for comfort, I ask myself do I need more food? I say to myslef I just ate, my stomach dose not need more food my brain is lying to me, Eve it is a tough changlle to lose wight being a comfort eater, I believe you can do it. Eve, dont give up, keep excriseing, stay out of the kitchen and go outside for a walk, or running, or do a jog, I catch myself trying to eat when I dont need to, write in Diary to write your feelings, try riding your, bike, drink water when you are going to binge, it has 0 calories, I usually do writeing songs, porty.. Walk the dog or walk your friend;s dog or the neigbors's dog ask your partens permisson first.. I brush my teeth, it has worked for me, not to eat anymore food..
Jump rope, jumping jacks, strechs, treadmill, excrsing bike miachne. swimming, hiking, dont... (view more)I am sorry to hear that you overeat, I found a tip that works, for me when I am about to eat for comfort, I ask myself do I need more food? I say to myslef I just ate, my stomach dose not need more food my brain is lying to me, Eve it is a tough changlle to lose wight being a comfort eater, I believe you can do it. Eve, dont give up, keep excriseing, stay out of the kitchen and go outside for a walk, or running, or do a jog, I catch myself trying to eat when I dont need to, write in Diary to write your feelings, try riding your, bike, drink water when you are going to binge, it has 0 calories, I usually do writeing songs, porty.. Walk the dog or walk your friend;s dog or the neigbors's dog ask your partens permisson first.. I brush my teeth, it has worked for me, not to eat anymore food..
Jump rope, jumping jacks, strechs, treadmill, excrsing bike miachne. swimming, hiking, dont eat when you dont need to, only eat when you are truelly hungery.. I lost weight by only what my stomach needs not what it wants..
I had the same issues sevral mounths a go..
Eve dont be discourged and dont give up reaching your goal,
I hope to have helped,
Jessica 15. (view less)
From Molly, Age 15 - 09/29/10 - IP#: 71.212.3.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 265 lb, Today: 265 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 230 lb - I can't stop overeating. Food is like my best friend. It is getting so hard to find stylish jeans in my huge size 24, which is getting tight. I eat food when I am bored or whenever anyone else has food, I feel the need to be eating, too.
Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 05/23/11 - IP#: 71.0.107.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I know how you feel Molly. Go outside if you are upset, when I get upset, I walk my dog, pet my cat, she will meow and come running in like what wrong? I ride my scctor, or jog, I stay away from the kitchen, and the food. I only eat when I am really really hungrey, drink water, if you feel like you are going to binge count to 10-15 or put a timer on.. That usually. If that dose not work get help from a grownup, parent, or a cansler, teacher, they can help you... Or your doctor...
Dont give up for your weight goal...
Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 04/01/11 - IP#: 71.0.105.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Print out the no pig out poster on your fridge.. That is a good tool to stop the binging habit. Take a walk for 20 miuntes or even 30 miuntees.. I know how it feels. I found ways of quieting this habit. I chew gum it helps me not binge I write in my Diary or call my friends on the phones. Walk away from the kitchen and say to yourselg do I need to eat more? if the awnser is no. That means dont eat when you are not hungrey drink water that helps when I feel the craveing... I do running a lot... Lindsey. I hopes my ideas will help you... I quieted eating when my emoits are not good.
From scarlett, Age 17 - 04/03/10 - IP#: 75.97.152.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 184 lb, Today: 184 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 110 lb - i was always a really thin kid. i wasn't stick skinny, but i was thin. from about 12-14, i got really fat. and i hated it. when i was 15, i lost so much weight. i was about 120 pounds. i didn't even exercise, it just randomly came off. i'm now 184 pounds. i was NEVER this big. and i hate it. I know, if I wanted a change, I'd make it. But, it's easier said than done. And people who struggle with weight, know exactly what I'm talking about. So gimme a break. I'm NOT saying I'm a victim! I'm miserable. I'm not trying to make people feel bad for me, but I wish things would change. If I'm sad, I eat. If I'm mad, I eat. If I'm happy, I eat. I've tried dieting so many times. I'd lose weight here and there, and I'd be good for a couple weeks. But then I'd indugle in really bad food one day, and then it would all come back, and I'd gain it all. I went to the park today, and had a really good workout. I was playing with my brothers kid, and playing football with my brothers, and it was really good. I mean we were there for 5 hours! But as soon as I came home, I ate so so much. It's like I couldn't stop myself. I jsut need some insight. I'm just wondering pretty much, if any of you had serious weight problems, and lost weight.. just to tell me your success story. How did you do it? What exercises, what'd you eat, how'd you stay so focused? I really need a change. For myself. Please and thank you!
Reply From Michelle, Age 15 - 04/04/10 - IP#: 67.233.132.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Well I'm sure I'm not your ideal weight :)(I weigh 202) not yet anyway but I have lost 26 pounds and yes good lord its one of the hardest things any of us on here will ever have to do some people don't have to worry about what they eat or how much of it, but for others like you and me food is away to relieve stress so first of all you need to find another way to relieve stress, anger and emotions in general. You don't need to get rid of every bad food in your kitchen today either but limit yourself and when you go to eat to much FIGHT YOURSELF mentally of course, ask yourself does the amount of food and what you want to weigh go hand and in hand. Direction determines destination meaning If you walk away from this computer and cut back on things you know are bad for you and try to work out for at least 30 minutes 3 times out of the week you'll be back to 120 in no time ;)
From scarlett, Age 17 - 04/03/10 - IP#: 75.97.152.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 184 lb, Today: 184 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 110 lb - i was always a really thin kid. i wasn't stick skinny, but i was thin. from about 12-14, i got really fat. and i hated it. when i was 15, i lost so much weight. i was about 120 pounds. i didn't even exercise, it just randomly came off. i'm now 184 pounds. i was NEVER this big. and i hate it. I know, if I wanted a change, I'd make it. But, it's easier said than done. And people who struggle with weight, know exactly what I'm talking about. So gimme a break. I'm NOT saying I'm a victim! I'm miserable. I'm not trying to make people feel bad for me, but I wish things would change. If I'm sad, I eat. If I'm mad, I eat. If I'm happy, I eat. I've tried dieting so many times. I'd lose weight here and there, and I'd be good for a couple weeks. But then I'd indugle in really bad food one day, and then it would all come back, and I'd gain it all. I went to the park today, and had a really good workout. I was playing with my brothers kid, and playing football with my brothers, and it was really good. I mean we were there for 5 hours! But as soon as I came home, I ate so so much. It's like I couldn't stop myself. I jsut need some insight. I'm just wondering pretty much, if any of you had serious weight problems, and lost weight.. just to tell me your success story. How did you do it? What exercises, what'd you eat, how'd you stay so focused? I really need a change. For myself. Please and thank you!
Reply From Michelle, Age 15 - 04/04/10 - IP#: 67.233.132.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Well I'm sure I'm not your ideal weight :)(I weigh 202) not yet anyway but I have lost 26 pounds and yes good lord its one of the hardest things any of us on here will ever have to do some people don't have to worry about what they eat or how much of it, but for others like you and me food is away to relieve stress so first of all you need to find another way to relieve stress, anger and emotions in general. You don't need to get rid of every bad food in your kitchen today either but limit yourself and when you go to eat to much FIGHT YOURSELF mentally of course, ask yourself does the amount of food and what you want to weigh go hand and in hand. Direction determines destination meaning If you walk away from this computer and cut back on things you know are bad for you and try to work out for at least 30 minutes 3 times out of the week you'll be back to 120 in no time ;)
From Magen, Age 14 - 02/26/10 - IP#: 69.78.67.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 226 lb, Today: 210 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 120 lb - well hello im Magen im 14, and this is my story! It all started when i was in 3rd grad i started getting big! Mom usd to call it baby fat,........ well even then i new no 8 year old should weigh 90 pounds! Well 4th n 5th grade rolled around n hell a whopping 150 pounds! I remember crying every night b/c kids used to whisper when i walked by! i mean i had tons of friends n i still do but there always was that one group who always picked on me n i punched the one girl in the face! well anyway there goes 6 n 7th grade hello 236 pounds omg! My docotor put me in a weight study n i lost 26 pounds! well now im at 210 n i need to lose this weight to prove i can do it! I emotionally eat well my dad kinda dont bother with me since he left my step mom linda now his new girlfriend dont like me she told him hes not allowed to see me! that puts a large amount of preasurre n it makes me turn to food for comfort! Well my goal is 120 pounds n i will do it i can do it if anyone want to help me email me masoca@frontiernet.net ill help you if you help me! :) we cAn do it together!
Reply From Christine, Age 17 - 02/26/10 - IP#: 206.207.225.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I used to emotionally eat at well. Do you know what emotions are causing you to overeat? Sometimes it helps to think what's the cause and then find solutions. I used to be around 220-230 and then once I dealt with my emotions, I got down to 170. Right now, I'm stressed and overeating again [back up to 190], but I'm working on it. Want to be diet buddies?
From Mandy, Age 18 - 06/08/09 - IP#: 74.233.142.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 195 lb, Today: 197 lb (BMI %tile: 95), Goal: 135 lb - I was wondering why the 18+ is so dead and i came over here to see that this is where its happening, like ally said in her post! so i hope u dont mind, but i figured i would come over here to get some tips! so long story short, i started a diet a couple weeks ago and completly failed like two days later. it seems like im hungry all the time, even not too long after i eat, and it takes a lot for me to be full. so i actually lost like a pound or two cuz my diet actually lasted like 5 days, but since i stopped i put it back on and then some. i dont want to get to 200lbs., but i need to figure something out to control myself or get enough willpower/motivation because if i dont i will hit 200 by next week! ive always been bigger but my appetite is getting crazy and causing me to gain a lot! im so frustrated,what do i do?!
Reply From Ally, Age 21 - 06/08/09 - IP#: 76.201.75.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Wow. Sounds like the story of my life lol. Believe me, I completely get where you're coming from. It's amazing how telling yourself you're going to lose weight can make you so ravenously hungry, isn't it? Well, it looks like you and I have almost identical stats in terms of our weight and what we want to get down to, so I'll try and speak from my own experience.
I don't know what type of eater you are, but I'm an emotional snacker (self-titled lol). I eat when I'm happy, sad, mad, etc. and I also tend to graze instead of sitting down to eat a proper meal like I should. So as you can tell, I tend to eat A LOT!! There's nothing that makes me feel better than having a good book in one hand and food in the other, but there's nothing that makes me feel worse than how terrible I feel after I've consumed that food. One thing you need to start doing, and it's tough, believe me, is to try... (view more)Wow. Sounds like the story of my life lol. Believe me, I completely get where you're coming from. It's amazing how telling yourself you're going to lose weight can make you so ravenously hungry, isn't it? Well, it looks like you and I have almost identical stats in terms of our weight and what we want to get down to, so I'll try and speak from my own experience.
I don't know what type of eater you are, but I'm an emotional snacker (self-titled lol). I eat when I'm happy, sad, mad, etc. and I also tend to graze instead of sitting down to eat a proper meal like I should. So as you can tell, I tend to eat A LOT!! There's nothing that makes me feel better than having a good book in one hand and food in the other, but there's nothing that makes me feel worse than how terrible I feel after I've consumed that food. One thing you need to start doing, and it's tough, believe me, is to try and remember all of those times you've felt bad/ugly/fat/whatever - ie: trying on clothes in a store, feeling your jeans cut into your stomach, etc. and hold on to those when the craving hits hardest. Just doing this may help you realize that the food lasts for only a moment - those feelings will last much longer.
Another thing you should try and do is set some very specific ground rules for yourself. Don't just say, oh, I need to go on a diet and eat healthy, etc. What you need to do is say, I will not eat after a certain time of the evening, I will only drink water as a beverage to cleanse my system, I will get a certain amount of fruits and veggies into my daily diet, and so on. That way, you're holding yourself accountable to yourself. And say you don't want to do that indefinitely, try giving yourself one or two rules a week at a time. That way, you'll have an end in sight and you'll be more likely to stick with it.
Believe me, I've been on this dieting thing for 3, almost 4 years longer than you and it most certainly does not get easier with time. It's a mentality issue most people who are trying to lose weight have to overcome and it's by no means easy. Granted, I'm not a stick thin person who can say, look at me, I can do it and so can you!! In fact, I have no idea if I can do it, but I'm going to tell myself (and keep telling myself) I can until it becomes a reality and I've done it. That's all you can do - just take it one day at a time. If you ever want or need a support buddy, feel free to let me know on this board and I'll give you my e-mail address. Good luck!! (view less)
From Madi, Age 17 - 04/27/09 - IP#: 74.244.14.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 286 lb, Today: 286 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 180 lb - Hey everyone. I don't know what to do anymore. I am not motivated but I want to be. I used to be active, but I was much younger. Im extremly over weight and I was just diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. This is to much. I have a eating problem and go to food when im sad or bored or stressed. Im so lost and dont know what to do. Any advice?
Reply From April, Age 15 - 05/05/09 - IP#: 70.185.162.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hey Madi,
I totally understand what u r going through. I am not obese but i am over weight. Maybe if when you r sad or you feel like you have to turn to food for comfort try to put your mind in a diff. place like if you have a best friend write them a note or something or go talk to someone maybe not about food maybe about school or something.
I hope this helps you
- April
From brooke, Age 14 - 01/29/09 - IP#: 67.84.165.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'2.5", Start: 135 lb, Today: 135 lb (BMI %tile: 87), Goal: 110 lb - you know what i just realized. i ate lunch and i was completely full but i started to think about food and i wanted more but i knew it would make me sick if i ate it. i think thats why i gained alot of weight, i ate til i was full but i just want the comfort of food or whatever. its really weird.
Reply From Amanda Jo, Age 15 - 01/29/09 - IP#: 69.145.19.xxx show message replied to go to original board
drink water whenever you get the urge to eat after you are full. It fills your stomach up so you don't really feel like eating anymore. =) good luck
From brooke, Age 14 - 01/29/09 - IP#: 67.84.165.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'2.5", Start: 135 lb, Today: 135 lb (BMI %tile: 87), Goal: 110 lb - you know what i just realized. i ate lunch and i was completely full but i started to think about food and i wanted more but i knew it would make me sick if i ate it. i think thats why i gained alot of weight, i ate til i was full but i just want the comfort of food or whatever. its really weird.
Reply From Amanda Jo, Age 15 - 01/29/09 - IP#: 69.145.19.xxx show message replied to go to original board
drink water whenever you get the urge to eat after you are full. It fills your stomach up so you don't really feel like eating anymore. =) good luck
From jamie, Age 14 - 11/28/08 - IP#: 71.7.204.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 199 lb, Today: 185 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 120 lb - hey i need help loosing weight, i ride horses and my coach has hinted i should loose weight, i have developed eating disorder habits from my attempted weight loss. I have strech marks and its gross. I need help, eating right and excercising doesnt work for me. I hate being fat! Can anyone help me loose weight fast?
Reply From Festa, Age 15 - 11/29/08 - IP#: 74.37.172.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Well i dont want you to develope a eating disorder, trust me they arent fun...but really unless you want to spend the rest of you life going up and down on the scale and fighting with your body then go ahead...try to lose weight in a fast way....but there will never be an end, because it will keep coming back. so if you really want to be a sexier healthier you, then take your time, realize that nobody is rushing you, so you dont have to rush yourself.
From Erica, Age 16 - 06/16/08 - IP#: 75.168.159.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 148.9 lb, Current: 158 lb, Goal: 115 lb - I can't stop binge eating. It's like I eat even when I'm bored...and it's a problem.....PLEAsE GIVE ME ADVICE IF YOU SUFFERED FROM IT AND KNOW HOW TO STOP:)
Reply From Claire, Age 19 - 06/16/08 - IP#: 64.131.205.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I tend to eat when I'm bored too...but I've stopped now, seriously because that's how the pounds get on! just avoid the kitchen altogther. Eat small meals throughout the day...that way you won't eat for no reason other times. Just think about how you feel AFTER a binge...you know that yucky, terrible feeling afterwards? think about that feeling BEFORE you pick a food up for no reason and you won't binge anymore. It sounds easy but I know it's hard. You just have to change your mindset on the whole thing...control your mind, tell your brain that food isn't life. It can't control you but YOU can control it! good luckk....and anytime you feel like stuffing your face cause your bored, put the TV on and read a book or go for a walk or DRINK WATER or CHEW GUM. That helps, trust me! good luckk~
From Molly, Age 16 - 05/27/07 - IP#: 68.226.141.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 198 lb, Current: 198 lb, Goal: 168 lb - so basiclly I want to lose about 30 pounds in about 2 and a half months. I seriously think that I can do it if I put my mind to it. BUT the problem is I have a huge addiction to food! I can't stop eating even though I know the things I'm eating are bad for me. My best friend is extremely skinny (it runs in her family.) She is so tiny compared to me and sometimes it makes me feel really bad about my image. I do excercise alot but excercising is no good when I go and eat ice cream and cookies an hour later. So if you have any ideas on how to cope with my food addiction please do tell!! thanks
Reply From casey, Age 17 - 05/27/07 - IP#: 72.112.10.xxx show message replied to go to original board
okay, food addiction means you eat to make yourself feel better when you are nervous, bored, lonely, depressed, sad, angry, or just not totally happy - you get the picture... anyways, to stop your addiction you need to stay away from foods your addicted to, like junk food or fast food, same as an alcoholic has to stay away from bars. . and you gotta go throuhg like 'detox'. . you will feel real bad cravings and nervous for a couple of weeks, then it gets better and better til you don't hardly miss the junk food.. okay, you still with me?, the second thing you gotta do is come up with things to do instead of eating when you feel nervous, bored, or stuff, like call a friend, take your dog for a walk, start a hobby, play a musical instrument, read a book, do a project, or anything you enjoy besides eating... and no second helpings or super sizes which is also part of food addiction.. . that's a lot to do i know and its not easy, but you are worth it!!! and we are here to help each other get through it, like comin off a drug... so go for it!!!! kk
From mary, Age 15 - 02/13/07 - IP#: 70.171.238.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Wt. 158 - My family is driving me crazy!! I am an emotional overeater, so when someone makes me mad, or if im sad, then i eat. My mom made me soo made today that i ate like 10 hersheys kisses and 3 oreos. Im so stressed out right now. Ive already gained like 8 pounds the past 10 dayz cuz my dad has been back from a militry deployment so my mom bought a bunch of junk food. So, yeah im fat and im stressed and im mad at my mom, and i want to eat. Hope everyone else is doing dandy!
Reply From Lyndsay, Age 15 - 02/13/07 - IP#: 65.54.155.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Find other things to do. When you eat junk, you are not going towards the goals you want to accomplish. You are reversing them. So find other things that can comfort you when you get mad. Try a cardio workout dvd, maybe a kick-boxing one? Or try just taking a walk, going running, playing an instrument, reading, anything. Don't eat junk.
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