From Mina, Age 7 - 06/21/02 - IP#: 66.188.231.xxx  Click here to reply  
Am i really fat? My mommy buys be jeans and they fit a month ago but now when i put them on i can't get the button to snap shut because my tummy is too big. My mommy said that they should still fit and that my stomach is too big. When i jump up and down it shakes a lot and it hurts to where pants that snap shut since they are all too tight. I think i am 4 foot 6. And when i was in the bathroom my mommy has a scail so i went on it and the numbers that came up were 124. I don't know what those mean. But am i really fat?
Reply from Maree, Age 35 - 10/25/02  - IP#: 203.220.193.xxx
Hi Mina,
My names Maree, and I hope I can help you with your issue. I am a mum and 35 years old and I am helping children to learn how to deal with their issues in a positive way. I just happen to come across you this morning while looking up 'Body Temtperatures' for kids.
I have 2 children, a boy aged 5 and a girl aged 4. I am living my childhood again, through the eyes of my children. In other words, I know what's going on. I have a really good memory from my childhood and have lived a lot of the stuff that you are going through now. But, I am now over it. So you can be over your issue as well, Right? I am here to help you get rid of this feeling you have from believing you are overweight.
So let's get started, O.K?
You really need to look at what is going on here. Are other people telling you, who you should be, because thats what 'they' want? Other people are seeing you through their eyes, and the things that they have been through. What they say has got nothing to do with you. They can't tell you who you are. You already know who you are, don't you? Your you!! You're a wonderful 7 year old.... Mina!! Another little treasure to our world to help make the grownups laugh again. We need your happy smile. It's so very important.
Let me share somthing with you.
Most people haven't got a clue what's going on in our minds. But they mean the best. We have all got to get our minds in order and live by how we feel. We have to take good care of ourselves. We need to be nice to ourselves first!! The truth is, we came into this world alone, we leave alone. But we meet beautiful friends and helpful and loving families on our journey. Then we realise that we are never alone. If you look around you, you will find someone there to help you. I don't know you, but I know where you are coming from. Get your mum aside and tell her how you're feeling, tell her it's very, very important and that she will be glad that she listened to you after you've finished saying what you need to say. Talk to your friends and family who show you love.
You 'MUST' believe that you are VERY SPECIAL, just like everyone else is.
So what, if you have a couple of pounds. Your still loved and anyway, no-one is perfect, and it is o.k not to be perfect. I'm not, neither is anyone else in your life. Don't listen to people who critisize, they don't understand. Love yourself anyway. It will only help. I'm sure you have wonderful things to share with people to make them smile. And that's what you need to do. Share your gifts, your talents, your love.
But you will need to take charge, responsibility here. Don't eat too many things that put on weight. Find a fun way to exercise. Even running around the back yard with the dog is good for you. Keep moving and be active in your mind. Enjoy your life!! Once your childhood is lived out, it's gone. You gotta have fun and run around like a kid does. The weight won't stay on you if you're active. Have nice thoughts about yourself, all the time, and eat good. It's the reciepe for a happy life.
You can write to me and we can clear things up a bit more, if you want. The balls in your court. Let me know how you do.
Hang Ten,
Maree.
 
Reply from Samnantha, Age 16 - 10/21/02  - IP#: 152.163.188.xxx
Sweety I think you are a little on the chubby side for your age but just to give you a bite of advice have your mommy buy you jeans a a size larger because little girls like you are still growing and need clothes to grow in to so next time your mommy takes you shopping have her get one size larger than what she ushually gets so by the next month they wont be to tight, and you can run and jump and play comfortly
 
Reply from Rebecca, Age 9 - 10/06/02  - IP#: 208.6.37.xxx
I have that say problem, my mom went on the internet and found this website that sells clothes just for plus size children like my self. These pants are ajustable so if I get up one morning and my pants are to tight i can losen them. Pluskidz.com
 
Reply from Dean - 09/23/02  - IP#: 196.2.33.xxx
You are 50lbs overweight.............
 
Reply from emily, Age 12 - 09/16/02  - IP#: 63.250.38.xxx
look honey, when i wasyour age,i had teh same problem. my gut was always sticking out and i couldn't close the button. my shirts were always riding up too. now at my age, i weigh 164. maybe if you can lose some weight now, you won't be heavy when you are my age. good luck sweetie!
 
Reply from Lauren, Age 12 - 09/08/02  - IP#: 152.163.188.xxx
YOur 7 years old right? those numbers on the scale are you weight Mina. I want to try and help you ok? Iam not over weight but my sisters are so I understand where u are coming from. At your age Mina you shouldn't have to worry about you weight but if its really a problem to you I would talk to your Mother and tell her what you are thinking.
 
Reply from megan, Age 13 - 07/04/02  - IP#: 66.168.170.xxx
hi my wait is 150 lb i am 5'4 i am a little big but my sister is 16 and her wait is 123 and i wont to look like her i have people call me fay i want to lokk skinny but i can't.
 
Reply from Mike, Age 13 - 06/27/02  - IP#: 24.193.56.xxx
Ok when i was your age i had the same problem. Now i have to struggle with my wait so your lucky u are at an an early age. If u wanted to know u are overweight
 
Reply from Andrea, Age 10 - 06/24/02  - IP#: 68.61.102.xxx
well if you are overweight for your age and so am i if you wanna talk email me chocalatelover05@yahoo.com
 
Reply from Christina, Age 13 - 06/21/02  - IP#: 65.144.190.xxx
I had the same problem when I was ure age. You are lucky that you are getting help now at an early age. I'm 13 and I and now battling with my weight. If you wanna continue to send messenges. You can e-mail me dre4cp@hotmail.com. I now have a web page. Come and visit. http://www.geocities.com/dre_hollas/I_need_2_lose_sum_weight.html