From Jordan.Leah, Age 16 - 02/06/08 - IP#: 74.139.112.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'8", Start: 235 lb, Current: 235 lb, Goal: 165 lb - Hi my name is Jordan. This is my first time on here so I dont really no all what to say. I just turned 16 and i have been over weight since I was 7 years old. I am an emotional eater. I eat whenever im around food. its getting really out of hand and it needs to change fast. there is a history of heart disease AND heart attacs. most of my family is obese and i believe that is why i am too. but i want to change. my grandmother is really over and she has really bad problems with moving from place to place and she needs oxygen just from going to her living room. i dont want to be that way.i starting reading this really good book called THE ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION FOR TEENS by Jay McGraw....Dr. Phils son. it has really made me feel better about myself, it gives me the motivation i need to get up and moving. I actually WANT to change!!!
Reply from Lucee, Age 16 - 02/07/08  - IP#: 84.13.86.xxx
Good for you, im sure you can lose the weight and show your family how to develop healthier eating habits too. Just stick to 3 balanced meals a day and if you're hungry in between meals try to snack on fruit or lowcal yoghurt etc. Also fitting in at least 30 mins of exercise 5 times per week will really help you tone up and lose weight. Good luck!