From thea, Age 15 - 08/23/11 - IP#: 208.54.36.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 178 lb, Today: 175 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 111 lb - heeyy theree :-) lol So today I had a physical so I could try out for volleyball and I was really excited because I could get see how much I weigh ( my scale in my bathroom is broken )and how much taller I've grown (I found i 'm actually a inch shorter than I thought I was I went from 5'3 to 5'2 :( ). My doctor told me because of my weight I'm at risk of high cholestoral, high blood pressure, and being diagnosed with prediabetes so they drew my blood to find out whether or not I have one of those. I mean I was already fully aware of that because of this website but tt really put things in perspective when you're being told this to your face. I gained some new found motivation and I really want to change my life for the better. I'm tired of saying I'm going to become healthy and not committing. I don't want to be another statistic, another overweight teenager. I truly want to make a change.Wish me luck the results of my bloodwork are coming at the end of the week!
Reply from Kia, Age 14 - 09/22/11  - IP#: 98.26.239.xxx
Try tracking your eating habits and weight. It might help you out a little. I heard of this great site for kids called mychildshealth.net they even give you rewards for signing on, blogging and recording your information. Check it out and good luck
 
Reply from Jessica, Age 16 - 08/29/11  - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx
Thea, dont give up, to reaching your goal!!! dont be discourged!! I went throguh this peorid, you lost 3 pounds that a great start!! jump rope, running, walking, jog, swimming, weight training, bike, ask yourself I am hungrey? or I am thristy? or is my brain just lying to me?.. keep loseing weight!!! and you will get there!! that would put in the kids plus clothing sizes!! walk the dog or your friend's dog or the neigobors dog ask the neigbor first and your mom and dad also.
I hope to have helped
Jessica 16