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From Mora, Age 18 - 03/06/13 - IP#: 74.82.68.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 165 cm, Start: 185 kg, Today: 185 kg (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 120 kg - Hi I'm going to be 18 in may so I think I should be in the 18+ category anyways as a kid I use to eat a lot of junk but I never gained a lot of weight until I turned a teen I started to become really overweight I've been trying to loose weight since then I've been on a lot of diet they work but after 3-4 months I go back to my bad eating habits this is the second time on this site the first time I just read everyone post and said nothing but now I'm gonna speak up I want to loose weight and I need someone or some friends to help and encourage me to reach my goal I know I can do it I just need some help  (Note: 165 cm, 185 kg is 5'5", 407 lb.)

From tina, Age 23 - 02/24/13 - IP#: 76.253.73.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'9", Start: 172.3 lb, Today: 172.3 lb (BMI: 25), Goal: 145 lb - Hey y'all, i'm new here. Been trying to lose weight for years now but I just haven't been able to. Hoping having a positive community will help!
Reply from Heather, Age 19 - 03/08/13  - IP#: 124.199.43.xxx

From Heather, Age 19 - 02/18/13 - IP#: 124.199.43.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'8", Start: 315 lb, Today: 263 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 165 lb - Hello, I've been overweight pretty much since I was about 10 years old. I was always the kid who wanted sweets, candy, and unhealthy foods. Only being 19 years old, I have recently been diagnosed as having early onset of type 2 diabetes. It certainly has changed my entire life. It's even tougher being in South Korea because my family is military. It's not what I pictured in my life, especially at this young of an age. I knew I may have been doomed one day way later in my future, just not a kid. My parents felt it was a lot of their fault, but also, it was mostly mine. I controlled what went in my mouth, and whatever I thought was amazingly good, I ate it. My mindset then was as "eh, nothing bad can happen this early in life to me." Boy, was I wrong. I have high blood pressure, menstrual problems, high blood sugar, high cholesterol (which you need to keep a very... (view more)Hello, I've been overweight pretty much since I was about 10 years old. I was always the kid who wanted sweets, candy, and unhealthy foods. Only being 19 years old, I have recently been diagnosed as having early onset of type 2 diabetes. It certainly has changed my entire life. It's even tougher being in South Korea because my family is military. It's not what I pictured in my life, especially at this young of an age. I knew I may have been doomed one day way later in my future, just not a kid. My parents felt it was a lot of their fault, but also, it was mostly mine. I controlled what went in my mouth, and whatever I thought was amazingly good, I ate it. My mindset then was as "eh, nothing bad can happen this early in life to me." Boy, was I wrong. I have high blood pressure, menstrual problems, high blood sugar, high cholesterol (which you need to keep a very close eye out for), and now I am on medication. Not what a teenager wished it be like. I want my story out there, to show other people that yes, it can happen this early in your life, and there is nothing good about it. Since June of 2012, where I was at my highest weight (315), I have now lost 51 pounds. I'm still going, I want to get my weight off. I've never really known the feeling of being thin, or healthy. Though I may be losing weight, just to let many know, my diabetes will not go away. It's kinda like I am losing weight, just to add more days to my life. They way I was eating before, would of put me in a grave sooner than anyone would ever want. So let this be a wake up call. I am putting this out there to motivate YOU! It's never too late. Though you may take it slowly, you're still lapping everyone on the couch. Eat right and exercise, because you're meant to be here on earth for quite a while. Don't shorten your time. You can still enjoy many great and amazing foods that you've never tasted, that are actually really good for you. Keep up the good work, and stay in blubber busters because they certainly are a great website to help you to be fit and healthy. If anyone ever needs advice or anything, just let me know! :) (view less)
Reply from Jessica, Age 17 - 02/17/13  - IP#: 76.6.36.xxx

From E, Age 18 - 01/20/13 - IP#: 74.110.195.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 168 lb, Today: 161.3 lb (BMI %tile: 88), Goal: 145 lb - I don't know, I can't talk to people about trying to loose weight and so I'm afraid to make healthy eating decisions in front of them. Any advice? I am extremely athletic though. It's like a Catch 22

From Grace, Age 18 - 01/12/13 - IP#: 70.193.8.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 245 lb, Today: 222 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 155 lb - Hey everyone! I just turned 18, so I think this is my first time on the 18+ bulletin board :) I'll fill you in on my story. Since I was about twelve, I started noticing that I was heavier than my sisters. As I grew older, I got more and more overweight and I started wondering why. No one in my family is obese, and I didn't eat any more than they did! Still, I kept gaining. Needless to say, it was very frustrating. Finally, when I was 17 my mom took me to an iridologist, a natural doctor. She told me that I had a thyroid problem. It had knocked my hormones all out of balance and had caused an overgrowth of yeast in my body. This caused me to gain weight that I wasn't able to lose. I felt relief that I finally knew what the problem was! The doctor gave me some natural supplements that would help regulate things in my body as well as a diet that would... (view more)Hey everyone! I just turned 18, so I think this is my first time on the 18+ bulletin board :) I'll fill you in on my story. Since I was about twelve, I started noticing that I was heavier than my sisters. As I grew older, I got more and more overweight and I started wondering why. No one in my family is obese, and I didn't eat any more than they did! Still, I kept gaining. Needless to say, it was very frustrating. Finally, when I was 17 my mom took me to an iridologist, a natural doctor. She told me that I had a thyroid problem. It had knocked my hormones all out of balance and had caused an overgrowth of yeast in my body. This caused me to gain weight that I wasn't able to lose. I felt relief that I finally knew what the problem was! The doctor gave me some natural supplements that would help regulate things in my body as well as a diet that would "starve out" the yeast in my body and return me back to good health. Since then, I have lost 23 pounds and I feel so much better! I have a ton more energy and I feel more confident about myself. As you can see, I still have quite a few pounds to lose and a lot more self esteem to acquire, but I'm working on it, one step at a time. Support from other people really helps too, and I think this website is great for that! (view less)
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From Marie, Age 18 - 01/11/13 - IP#: 71.215.11.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'6", Start: 188 lb, Today: 188 lb (BMI %tile: 95), Goal: 135 lb - Within the past week i've broken through the obesity ceiling. It hurts to say the least that I've lost such control. It seems within the past 5 years I have been sliding slowly away from my ideal fitness level. Sliding so slowly in fact that it never seemed to be of any urgent concern until lately, with news of moving to a new city. I'm somewhat recently graduated from high school and after next week i'll be leaving to live with a family member, in hopes to get a job and save up enough money to go to school in the fall. I want so badly to do better for myself, i.e. eat right, exercise, read more, you know, all that good stuff, so i'm pledging here, officially, to keep up with a new lifestyle, and lose the weight. 135lb is my goal! woohoo! Goals!! So now i'm off to the gym, right after the final round of wheel of fortune, and hope keep track of my progress.... (view more)Within the past week i've broken through the obesity ceiling. It hurts to say the least that I've lost such control. It seems within the past 5 years I have been sliding slowly away from my ideal fitness level. Sliding so slowly in fact that it never seemed to be of any urgent concern until lately, with news of moving to a new city. I'm somewhat recently graduated from high school and after next week i'll be leaving to live with a family member, in hopes to get a job and save up enough money to go to school in the fall. I want so badly to do better for myself, i.e. eat right, exercise, read more, you know, all that good stuff, so i'm pledging here, officially, to keep up with a new lifestyle, and lose the weight. 135lb is my goal! woohoo! Goals!! So now i'm off to the gym, right after the final round of wheel of fortune, and hope keep track of my progress. Possibly here?
Anyway, every post i've read here is a great reminder that we must not go at this alone. Thank you for biding with me!
You can contact me @ fetching fingers@yahoo.com if you want!
bye for now,
all my love,
Marie (view less)
Reply from Grace, Age 18 - 01/12/13  - IP#: 70.193.8.xxx

From Indiana, Age 20 - 01/10/13 - IP#: 75.84.27.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'6", Start: 255 lb, Today: 230 lb (BMI: 37), Goal: 160 lb - Sometimes I feel so down about what I see in the mirror. I watch movies and see how appealing it is to be in shape and it inspires me to work out and eat right. Then, again, I see what I have to work with and it's heartbreaking. I've been on a mission to get healthy for what seems like forever now and my success rate is low. I live in a stressful household which I believe has a lot to do with my weight gain. My siblings eat junk on the daily and our food options are junk. Does anyone have any advice on weight loss? Something I haven't seen on google? Thank you for your help in advance.
Reply from Marie, Age 18 - 01/12/13  - IP#: 71.215.11.xxx
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From Sabrina, Age 23 - 01/08/13 - IP#: 64.9.62.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 239 lb, Today: 210 lb (BMI: 38), Goal: 165 lb - It has been a little bit since I have been on here...very encouraging to see previous posts and know I am doing better then before. I finally am feeling good enough to work out and feel positive :)

From Gabby, Age 19 - 01/07/13 - IP#: 75.161.183.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'1", Start: 210 lb, Today: 176 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 155 lb - Wow, I remember I looked at this site when I was 14. During that time I came here hoping to change my weight, but it never happened. I am now 19, and FINALLY realizing how much I need to change. I began my weight journey in August of 2012. I have seen a huge difference, and I'm proud of my self. But now I am stuck. I have been stuck at the same weight for two months now, and I don't know what to do. The food and craving just call my name. This is so difficult.
Reply from Sabrina, Age 23 - 01/08/13  - IP#: 64.9.62.xxx

From Crystal, Age 19 - 01/01/13 - IP#: 76.172.131.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 230 lb, Today: 230 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 150 lb - Me being overweight began when I was only 9 years old. My mom married my stepdad, had twins & I began to become very depressed. I started gaining weight nonstop. My stepdad would offend not only me but my mom & sisters. He would call us fat, balloons, pigs... In order to cope with his offensive comments, I would eat anything I could find. By the time I reached 6th grade I was already 145 lbs. I was introduced to french fries, brownies, pizza bread, chips, & soda. I was never really teased about being overweight. My friends were all overweight. I was actually considered "skinny" when I hung out with them because they were "bigger" than me, but I didn't feel skinny. By the time I reached high school I was 170 lbs. My weight stayed at 170 lbs until my junior year when I no longer had gym class. Between Junior and Senior year I gained... (view more)Me being overweight began when I was only 9 years old. My mom married my stepdad, had twins & I began to become very depressed. I started gaining weight nonstop. My stepdad would offend not only me but my mom & sisters. He would call us fat, balloons, pigs... In order to cope with his offensive comments, I would eat anything I could find. By the time I reached 6th grade I was already 145 lbs. I was introduced to french fries, brownies, pizza bread, chips, & soda. I was never really teased about being overweight. My friends were all overweight. I was actually considered "skinny" when I hung out with them because they were "bigger" than me, but I didn't feel skinny. By the time I reached high school I was 170 lbs. My weight stayed at 170 lbs until my junior year when I no longer had gym class. Between Junior and Senior year I gained 60 lbs. My uncle passed away during my Junior year and I gained a little more weight. For prom, I went on a diet and lost 10 lbs. in a month. I only did this because my 4 year crush asked me to prom. I did it for him hoping he would notice & ask me out, but he didn't. I felt so dumb... During Summer Vacation after graduating High school, I took a trip to Italy & Spain & lost 15 pounds in the 3 weeks I was there. There was a lot of walking and going up and down stairs. I came back weighing 215lbs. I am now a sophomore in College and back up to 230 lbs. I have tried to go on diets, work out, and even starve myself, but nothing has worked. I am almost 21, still overweight, & still crushing on the same guy I went to prom with. I want to be at a healthy weight, but I don't know how to stick to working out or eating healthy. I feel like guys don't take interest in me because I am overweight and fat. A few hours ago, I was eating dinner & I sat on a chair and broke it. This was my breaking point, and the embarrassing part was that my stepdad and my whole family saw me and started laughing... at me. I was embarrassed, ashamed, humiliated... I broke down... How do I deal with this? :( (view less)
Reply from Grace, Age 18 - 01/12/13  - IP#: 70.193.8.xxx
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From qbigail, Age 21 - 11/26/12 - IP#: 68.185.195.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 275 lb, Today: 320 lb (BMI: 53), Goal: 120 lb - sp today i ate five eggs, eight pieces of bacon, three buiscuits, and five donuts fr breakfast.. than for luch i had, eightthree double mac burgers, fries, a large coke, two hotdogs, three milkshakes.. for snack i had, a big bag of hot vheetos, three bags of skittles, five bars of hershey bars, and jelly beans.... for dinner had, three bowls of macarooni, five large sausages, five pancakes, and five cups of ice cream... please help me i cant stop, its taking over my life.. its like an addiction
Reply from Ryan, Age 10 - 05/14/13  - IP#: 82.14.35.xxx
Reply from Aurelia, Age 11 - 03/31/13  - IP#: 64.53.233.xxx
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From lauren, Age 18 - 11/23/12 - IP#: 2.219.231.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 14 st 2, Today: 13 st 5 (BMI %tile: 95), Goal: 9 st 4 - i didnt like being over weight i got bullied through high school and college so for once in my life i turned it round and im doing brilliantly at the moment it might not seem much but it is to me! my tip is dont do it because you dont wanna be called names do it for yourself! never change for anyone unless you truly want to :)  (Note: 13 st 5 is 187 lb.)

From Sulay, Age 20 - 11/22/12 - IP#: 98.232.114.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'11.5", Start: 280 lb, Today: 262 lb (BMI: 36), Goal: 220 lb - Hey guys,
A neat idea to help out with Thanksgiving is to have it buffet style. Have all the food in another room, like the kitchen then everyone dishes their one plate of food and then everyone eats in a different room. Try to get everything you want on that one plate because it'll be easy to overeat if you go back for more. Lastly, try talking with people around you, don't focus entirely on the food. The more conversation you're making the slower you're eating and more likely to not overeat. For dessert, either have your mom or someone else dish you some or only take a small plate through the buffet of dessert.
Good luck guys with thanksgiving and I hope you don't feel stuffed.
Sulay

From Sulay, Age 20 - 11/22/12 - IP#: 98.232.114.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'11.5", Start: 280 lb, Today: 262 lb (BMI: 36), Goal: 220 lb - Hey guys,
A neat idea to help out with Thanksgiving is to have it buffet style. Have all the food in another room, like the kitchen then everyone dishes their one plate of food and then everyone eats in a different room. Try to get everything you want on that one plate because it'll be easy to overeat if you go back for more. Lastly, try talking with people around you, don't focus entirely on the food. The more conversation you're making the slower you're eating and more likely to not overeat. For dessert, either have your mom or someone else dish you some or only take a small plate through the buffet of dessert.
Good luck guys with thanksgiving and I hope you don't feel stuffed.
Sulay

From Victoria, Age 18 - 10/30/12 - IP#: 81.38.103.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 180 cm, Start: 156 kg, Today: 156 kg (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 80 kg - Hola, yo comence mi historia del sobrepeso hace 10 años y pasaba un poco del tema hasta que se me a hecho una bola todo este tema, me han operado de presion intracraneal, tengo un tubo en el cuerpo, ahora tengo problemas del corazon... Nose que hacer ni como conseguir salir de esto ni nada por el estilo. Si alguien me pudiera ayudar :/  (Note: 180 cm, 156 kg is 5'11", 343 lb.)