From Steph, Age 11 - 03/05/02 - IP#: 24.57.46.xxx  Click here to reply  
Iam 5'1" and I weigh 287 lbs.(20.5 stone) I have a big problem I can't stop eating. At lunch time my mother packs me 3 sandwiches a whole stack of prigles and 8 twinkes. Also a 2 litre of pepsi to wash it down. Here is the bad part I eat it all and I am still hungary and sometimes have to steal from my school cafeteria. I steal cheeseburgers. Now all the kids at school call me the fat cheeseburgaler. What can I do to stop eating????
I am sooo fat! CAN U PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR SUGGESTION!!!! serbchic_16@hotmail.com
Reply from Dora, Age 34 - 05/12/02  - IP#: 68.41.70.xxx
Steph....hang in there. I am older and have a problem with eating too. I love food. I am always hungry as well and have the same problem with resisting what is put in front of me.
First, I don't know what your relationship is with your mom, but have you tried talking with her about your wishes for help? If that is not possible, how about this. Dieting is not easy, what if at first, you cut back some. Try eating the meal that mom gave you....skipping anything else and taking a short walk in the school. Do this at first until you get used to it. After school, try taking a walk just around the block. Gradually increase your walk times...this is excercising and it will help your body to use up some of the calories that you take in when you eat. Once you are more comfortable with just this little step, try cutting down on eating your mom's packed for lunch. Toss a sandwich or leave it at home. Switch from the pepsi to water.
It will not be easy, but every little success you have...no matter how small, will make you feel better about yourself. It will also make you feel like you can get there. It will take time...so don't expect results overnight.
To do this right, you may want to get your mom to take you to a doctor. Talking with one can put you and your mom on the right track for obtaining your goals.
Take care and hang in there.
 
Reply from Grace, Age 14 - 03/18/02  - IP#: 64.12.105.xxx
Hey girl!! I'm so proud that you actually said your real weight!! I'm 5'3 and weigh 260 I'm a size 16 and it's horrible I know! Don't stress, we can all help each other out, that's what this site is all about, e-mail me back at Pillowfuzzxoxo@aol.com
 
Reply from candy, Age 13 - 03/08/02  - IP#: 202.172.41.xxx
hi, so ask ur mom to pack healthier stuff. if u REALLY can't resist food. sub apples for twinkles and wholemeal bread for white and use a low-fat bread spread instead. i am 103, 5'3. if u need help .. luv_candy88@hotmail.com, everi1 is welcomed 2 email me.