From Ashley, Age 17 - 01/26/06 - IP#: 65.171.15.xxx Click here to reply
Ht. 5'6", Wt. 272 - I am new to this sight and would like some advice about starting to lose weight. I have tried losing weight before but could not stick with anything for long. I need something fun and interesting to do. Any suggestions? I am 272 pounds. I wasn't always this big, but 2 years ago I started getting homeschooled and since I wasn't doing as much as I used to the weight just poured on. As you can see I need some help.
Reply from charlotte, Age 15 - 01/26/06 - IP#: 71.112.36.xxx Okay switch to low fat and fat free foods. Like switch to 1% milk and then work your way down to skim milk, use 50% light cheese, fat free mayonnaise (I prefer fat free miracle whip. It has more flavor) and stuff like that. Don’t eat a lot of butter. Try using Butter Buds which are butter flavored granulates. You can find them in the seasonings section at the store. Eat high in fiber foods like whole wheat bread instead of white. Instead of eating regular pizza try frozen smartones or south beach diet pizzas. And instead of ice cream try south beach diet cookies and weightwatchers ice cream bars, weight watchers cake, healthy choice ice cream, no pudge ice cream bars, or skinny cow ice cream bars. They have a lot of desserts out there that aren’t that bad for you! Some things I find helpful is to eat a small salad with fat free dressing with lunch and dinner. It makes you more full when you go to eat your main meal. Don't eat too many sweets. Make sure you don't have soda or chips on a regular basis. Eat LOTS of fruits and vegetables. And drink A LOT of water! Exercise daily. You can walk, or you can run, or ride your bike, or swim. Whatever you choose to do make sure you exercise for at least an hour daily. If you want you can just walk for thrity minutes and then swim for a little while and then just do outside play like jumping on a trampoline or playing basketball. weigh yourself every week and keep track of your weight. if you feel like snacking try drinking flavored water to satisfy your sweet tooth. Pay attention to portion sizes. If the serving size is one cup, don't have more than one cup. Portion sizes are one of the most important things in dieting. And remember to have faith in yourself. If you get yourself down it'll be ten times harder. And also remember to let go every once in a while and eat something that isn't in your diet! Good luck!
Reply from Matthew, Age 15 - 01/26/06 - IP#: 71.132.206.xxx well maybe sports? or listening to music while u do it, i have more if you want to discuss this further email me at wildernes44494@yahoo.com
Reply from Shekina, Age 17 - 01/26/06 - IP#: 156.56.122.xxx I hear ya, I am homeschooled too, and it's really hard to stay away from food since it's always all around and you get bored sometimes. I think the best thing is to just fit some exercise in your daily routine, even if it is just like five minutes a day, it will help, and try to stay away from the sweets, only eat when you are hungry, and don't eat too much, a good thing to go by is 1200-1500 calories a day. It's not that exciting, but I have been trying this and I have lost about 20 pounds in 5 months, but I would have lost it faster if I would've stayed 100% committed, which I need to start being 100% committed now, so I can lose more...cause I need to. I hope I was able to help you!
