From ALICIA, Age 14 - 08/14/03 - IP#: 205.188.208.xxx  Click here to reply  
Today: 168 lb - HI MY NAME IS ALICIA AND I WIEGH 168 LBS AND I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN MYSELF BECAUSE I AM OVER WEIGHT. I GET OFTEN ASKED IF I WAS PREGNANT BECAUSE OF MY STOMACH.I AM DEPRESSED AND I SHOULDN'T BE. I CRY EVERY NIGHT BECAUSE IT HURTS SO MUCH THAT I GET TEASED. WHEN I FINALLY GET THE COURAGE TO ASK A BOY THAT I HAD A CRUSH ON OUT HE JUST IGNORED ME THAT MADE HATE MY BODY EVEN MORE I AM STARTING HIGH SCHOOL IN 2 WEEKS AND I WANT TO IKNOW HOW TO LOOSE 40 LBS IN 2 WEEKS BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO GET TEASED AND I WANT TO HAVE CONFIDENCE TO TALK TO BOYS. IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW I COULD PLEASE E-MIAL ME AT OMARISBABYGURL84@AOL.COM. THIS WOULD REALLY TAKE ME OUT OF MY DEPRESSION.
Reply from O. Garcia, Age 15 - 10/22/03  - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx
Hey Don't let peoples words get you down. I have alot of couple of people that make fun of me. I know it's hard but just think and work hard to lose weight you''l show them. Not everyone is perfect, just think of the positive things about yourself. If you do that maybe you'll push yourself to lose weight,because for me if i get depressed i end up getting bigger. alright then take care
 
Reply from ashley, Age 12 - 09/13/03  - IP#: 151.199.220.xxx
hi i rally want to know how you can loose 40 pounds in 2 weeks cause i done the very same things you do i am 185 i really need to loose weight so can you help me and i dont feel good about myself either so please help me and i will help you you can email me at
ashley_nicholson423@yahoo.com thank you and please email me by
 
Reply from charlotte, Age 17 - 08/14/03  - IP#: 68.165.42.xxx
I agree with Jenna, there is no healthy way for you to lose 40 lbs in 2 weeks. However, high school could be the start of a "new" you. That is, become more confident and sure of yourself. Don't think that that guy didn't want to go out with you because you were overweight, he didn't deserve you because you are a better person than he is. Stand up tall, and make your presence known, in a good way of course. Be friendly and upbeat and care about people. Most of all, care about yourself. Take care of your body. Instead of thinking "oh I have to lose so much weight" think "I should take better care of my body." Try to eat healthier foods, try new activities and just have fun.
~chaz
 
Reply from Cora, Age 13 - 08/14/03  - IP#: 64.230.164.xxx
Hi1....I think the best way for u to loose weight and to gain more confidence is to eat loads and loads of fruits and vegetables and drink at least 6 glasses of water a day. u can also try to walk around the neighbourhood a couple of times a day. well. I hope it works out for you and good luck!
 
Reply from Jenna, Age 13 - 08/14/03  - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx
Sorry to break it to you, but there is no way to lose 40lbs. in 2 weeks. A healthy rate to lose is 2lbs. a week. You might be more successful losing the weight for yourself, and not for boys. Good luck!