From Lindsey, Age 16 - 01/18/12 - IP#: 98.151.250.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'10", Start: 214 lb, Today: 204 lb (BMI %tile: 95), Goal: 155 lb - Hey guys, two posts in a row is lame, but I feel like I should mention this to you. While it is true that to lose weight, a calorie deficit must be achieved no matter where you get those calories, I really hope that isn't what you guys are doing. I mean, counting calories is a good thing if that works for you, but I want to urge you all to keep your consumption HEALTHY, at least 85% of the time. This means eating as clean much as you can (meaning all natural, local, organic, etc.) to truly help your body. It'll help keep you fuller longer, and unprocessed foods make you feel better in the long run, anyway :) This is all about HEALTH, and "low-fat" and "low-sugar" foods are not always good for you. I'm only posting this because I drank a Coke Zero today, and I really wish I hadn't. Artificial sweeteners are worse than real sugar :c Alright, I'm done now, but I hope you guys seriously keep this in mind :)
Reply from Lindsey, Age 16 - 01/19/12  - IP#: 98.151.250.xxx
Maddie- I'm so glad that you've decided to become healthy. :) It takes a lot of strength to change back from those unhealthy habits, so I'm very proud of anyone who does. I used to purge a LOT, to the point where my throat was constantly sore and I cried all the time. It made me feel like crap, so I stopped.
 
Reply from Jessica, Age 16 - 01/19/12  - IP#: 71.2.41.xxx
Lidseny you need to find out how much calories you need to have everyday to lose weight in a healthy way, I did that for 5 mounths and that was unhealthy, having soda is ok once in a while! don't beat yourself up over a Coke Zero! I once beat myself up because of having two sodas.
Jessica16.
 
Reply from Maddie, Age 14 - 01/19/12  - IP#: 208.90.180.xxx
Hey Lindsay. About 3 months ago, I was only eating 500-600 calories a day. I was getting tired alot. It was very unhealthy. I did that for 1 month and lost 15lbs, but then gained it all back. Now I'm eating healthy and losing weight the healthy way.