From **GuItAr*ChIcKa*13**, Age 13 - 08/21/04 - IP#: 158.254.80.xxx  Click here to reply  
i hate myself, hate my body, want to lose about 58 lbs, and i dont think i can
Reply from dehlia, Age 15 - 08/23/04  - IP#: 67.87.76.xxx
saying you can't do it means that you WON'T do it. the first step to losing weight is commiting to doing it and commiting to a healthy lifestyle. exercise and healthy eating. that's all it takes. start today and don't delay. small baby steps; cut portion sizes, sub fruits for snacks instead of junk food. don't follow diet trends. weight loss for life is a healthy lifestyle. exercise. and look in the mirror and say "okay, i don't like this excess weight. so i'm going to commit to a more healthy lifestyle. and i know i can do it. because i deserve it." and smile because you will be imagining who you can look like in a few months. just do it. because you can. get support; ask family to cook healhier meals (make mom happy and help out). walk to nearby stores instead of driving. walk in a mall with friends instead of movies. stuff like this. lead an active lifestyle. and pretty soon you'll get the body you want. and can emulate.
 
Reply from Marina, Age 16 - 08/21/04  - IP#: 24.215.12.xxx
By saying that you can't do something...you won't be able to do it. You have to believe that you can, in order to do it! Just keep positive & try your best!You CAN do it!