From Melissa, Age 15 - 02/03/09 - IP#: 75.162.157.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 173 lb, Today: 169 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 130 lb - I read this intersting article saying that you should walk 30 minutes a day but do vigorous exercise for about an hour or so 5 days a week. That seems like a lot but I don't think it's too bad. Although if you are seriously physically unable to do vigorous exercise then I suggest just simple walking like I'm doing. Then increase the amount of time you walk as you progress then start running.
Anyway. In gym today I got really pissed because I HATE running and we run 3-5 minutes straight around the gym before we do stuff...that doesnt sound like alot but im so overweight its painful to run. and its my period and i've got killer cramps. anyhow so some kid started walking and we started over.. I think I ran for 15 minutes, I felt like dying. I know it was productive, but oh my gosh, it was CRUEL. I guess that's the gym teacher's job though. Anyway, I've done O.K. today...i've eaten too many potato chips...and I was craving something salty and they tasted so yummy. What's something salty that isn't high in Calories?