From Me, Age 16 - 03/17/03 - IP#: 66.185.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Well this is more about my friend, she's almost 16 and she's pretty overweight..I'd say somewhere near 300 pounds. She went on Slim Fast for a while and lost about 20 pounds in less then a month, but gained it all back soon after. These days she has lost a little more weight, but I know it's because she's starving herself. She fainted the other day and I asked her why she wasn't eating and she said she doesn't have much of an appetite anymore and I so know she's lying. I always try to make her eat, sometimes she does and sometimes she doesn't. I'm starting to get worried because she's fainted a few times lately. I always eat in front of her..even when I'm not hungry, if she's around I'll eat something to see if I can make her feel hungry and eat..does anyone have any ideas on how I can make her stop this and lose weight the healthy way?
Reply from Francine, Age 15 - 03/17/03  - IP#: 66.72.206.xxx
I really think you should talk to someone about it. Wheather it be a parent or a school guidence counsler, you friend needs help. Be there for her as best as you can and try everything to get her to eat (and make sure she doens't through it up afterwards).