 From Isabella, Age 13, female - 06/14/06 - IP#: 68.46.182.xxx
I had always been a girl with a larger frame than everyone else, because I'm built like my mother's side of the family. I always thought I was fat and would feel nervous and scared about letting other, especially older, people see me. When I'd pass super-thin eighteen-year-olds or cute boys, I felt so self-conscience. At age twelve my weight had crept up to 184 lbs. I will repeat that: 184 lbs. At age twelve. It hit me like a monsoon: not even some ADULTS weigh 184 lbs. I was overweight. And unhealthy. If I kept it up, how would I look as a young woman? Around that time my birthday was coming up, and I'd managed to slim down to about 178. I figured that I'd started the beginning of seventh grade at around 165. Now I am 174. Then I suffered a traumatic experience and got off my eating plan. I gained nothing but was introduced back to some of my old eating habits. Now I'm changed for good. I want to be 160 by the end of eighth grade and 130 before high school starts. Wish me luck!
From Shayla, Age 16, female - 06/13/06 - IP#: 216.166.159.xxx
Okay..so I started jogging 1 mile every night its been 9 days and i've lost 8lbs. I did weigh 140 and now at 132 i'm 5'2" so i'm hoping to be down to 115-110 by the end of the summer!..good luck ya'll
From Katelyn, Age 14, female - 06/13/06 - IP#: 207.200.116.xxx
Hi everyone
Ever since the begining of 8th grade i wanted to lose weight so that i could just fit in. i tryed everything but would always find myself cheating and eating alot and snacking alot. So in april i decided to really comite i asked my friend who lost 40 pounds last summer if she wanted to join me because she was still a little heavy. And i already loss 20 pounds in 2 months and still going believe m its worth it.
From tiff, Age 17, female - 06/13/06 - IP#: 69.125.60.xxx
i lost 5 pounds in one week...all i did was stop eating breads and rice and more salads and fruit + i also did tae bo every other day
From John, Age 14, male - 06/12/06 - IP#: 71.245.28.xxx
i lost three pounds
From heather, Age 17, female - 06/07/06 - IP#: 205.188.117.xxx
Hi bubber buster. I have lost so much weight. My weight problem was destroying my life. I lost my really cute boyfriend and friends too, But i started working out a lot and eating right that i lost 52 pounds in 6 mounths. Wow i was so happy. And know i have my old life back and my old boyfriend and friends. Thanks!!!!!!
From Ashley, Age 17, female - 06/05/06 - IP#: 69.246.49.xxx
I was always a chunky gal. When I went into high school as a freshmen I was 239 pounds, some would call me names and I never wore what other girls wore. My mom was smaller than me and she was over weight herself. I then got into a gym class and my teacher pushed me to work. I tried out for volleyball but didn’t make the team. I had a black ring around my neck for being almost diabetic I was determined to loose weight. I stopped drinking pop and exercised a little bit at a time. I couldn’t run for nothing... It was hard to run a lap around the track. Now I’m a senior of class 2007 and I am 148 lbs I play Volleyball and softball and I am healthy! Dieting isn’t what helps you loose weight. Eating right and Exercise can’t be called a diet! Its something you should do for the rest of your life. I started the end of my freshmen year and I will continue forever to eat healthy and exercise. You ... (view more)I was always a chunky gal. When I went into high school as a freshmen I was 239 pounds, some would call me names and I never wore what other girls wore. My mom was smaller than me and she was over weight herself. I then got into a gym class and my teacher pushed me to work. I tried out for volleyball but didn’t make the team. I had a black ring around my neck for being almost diabetic I was determined to loose weight. I stopped drinking pop and exercised a little bit at a time. I couldn’t run for nothing... It was hard to run a lap around the track. Now I’m a senior of class 2007 and I am 148 lbs I play Volleyball and softball and I am healthy! Dieting isn’t what helps you loose weight. Eating right and Exercise can’t be called a diet! Its something you should do for the rest of your life. I started the end of my freshmen year and I will continue forever to eat healthy and exercise. You can still eat desserts and go out to eat believe me. You don’t have to give up the things you love to eat! This is what I did. I drank water all the time, I gave up pop altogether, some people find this hard but if you really want to be healthy is the best choice for you. I exercised everyday at least for 20 minutes Just walk, Run Play a game be active. Keeping your self-busy leaves no time for you to snack on junk. When I wanted to have a day of eating a lot of junk that’s when I had to just exercise more then usual. Breakfast is important! Drinking Low fat/skim milk is important for a person in their daily life, High Protein foods also. For me chicken is my number one choice. When I go out to eat I just try to get whole wheat grains when it comes to bread and pastas and no fried foods all baked or broiled. You can still eat out there are delicious choices. I love ice cream so I always get a Baby cone or Cup when I go to 31 flavors. I lost 87 lbs and so can you! Stay healthy and believe in yourself. Go to the park and walk, go skating with a friend Buddy up if you have to don’t be afraid to succeed it’s the greatest feeling ever! It takes time but you will loose weight and find a healthier you! (view less)
From Legally Dumb, Age 13, male - 06/04/06 - IP#: 70.16.115.xxx
I lost 24 lbs or so.
From Jessica, Age 24, female - 05/26/06 - IP#: 65.26.216.xxx
Hey everyone! Thanks for the great success stories and encouragement! It means alot to me! I am 24 and 5'5". I weigh in at 160 pounds. I know that isnt huge or anything, but my weight is effecting everything I feel and do! I have tried numerous times "fad dieting" and I will lose like 5 or 10 pounds and then I gain twice that back! I want nothing more but to be comfortable in my own skin. I know what I have to do. EAT RIGHT AND EXERSIZE. It makes me feel better, and look better. There is no quick fix when it comes to your body and emotions. You want to feel and look better you have to work at it! Thank you for all your inspirational stories!
From ams, Age 13, male - 05/24/06 - IP#: 80.3.160.xxx
Hey I have lost weight by exercising regularly(gym,dog walking and bike riding).
And also cutting out the junk which is hard.
so far I have only lost around 5 pounds but I am really chuffed with myself.
From Crystal, Age 13, female - 05/23/06 - IP#: 69.167.108.xxx
I lost a pound now I'm 396lbs. =D
From Adriana, Age 13, female - 05/21/06 - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx
Ht. 5'6, Wt. 139 - Hey peeps,it's been a very long time i haven't stop by to see anything. well if ya'll don't remember about my story, her it goes. it's gonna be kind of long ok!It was on august 2005, i was 12 yrs old & i weighted 195lbs. I got so scared because i was going to 200 lbs. so I said to myself,"You know what,I need to start losing weight because i don't want to go over 200,i don't want to be that huge!" So i starded doing excercise right afterschool.I just ate breakfast,lunch at school,and a yoplait yogurt afterschool, everyday.now let me tell you something,it's a big sacrifice not to eat dinner! my parents always eat dinner & my mom does delicious food & i really wanted 2 eat really bad!But i said 2 myself,"no,you're not going to eat dinner, remember you need to lose weight as soon as possible!"so i just didn't eat dinner and I exercise... (view more)Ht. 5'6, Wt. 139 - Hey peeps,it's been a very long time i haven't stop by to see anything. well if ya'll don't remember about my story, her it goes. it's gonna be kind of long ok!It was on august 2005, i was 12 yrs old & i weighted 195lbs. I got so scared because i was going to 200 lbs. so I said to myself,"You know what,I need to start losing weight because i don't want to go over 200,i don't want to be that huge!" So i starded doing excercise right afterschool.I just ate breakfast,lunch at school,and a yoplait yogurt afterschool, everyday.now let me tell you something,it's a big sacrifice not to eat dinner! my parents always eat dinner & my mom does delicious food & i really wanted 2 eat really bad!But i said 2 myself,"no,you're not going to eat dinner, remember you need to lose weight as soon as possible!"so i just didn't eat dinner and I exercise mon,tues,thurs,&fri not wed,sat,or sun.I've lost 56 lbs in 9 months.It's been so hard for me but i've done everything i can & im still exercicing cause I want to weight 120 when we go to school on august cause im going 2 8th grade.I just exercised in the stationary bycycle,the exercising videos, & drink alot of water! I was size 14/15 on jeans. now im 6/7. and a regular t-shirt i was x-large now medium. im so happy for everything i've done! it has worked alot. it changed my life alot.Don't give up ever! ok! my e-mails are aglizzieg_92@yahoo.com or h-townchick_92@hotmail.com well plis don't give up,ok!Love,alwayz, Adriana (view less)
From krista, Age 12, female - 05/19/06 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx
ok so far i lost 56 lbs i went from 300 to 244 i went from a size 26 to a n 18 in womens i am very happy and it is not over i am continuing my exersise and diet my weight loss has slowed down to like 2 lbs a week but still at least i am loosing weight lol i exersise everyday my family joined the ymca on december 31st of last year and thats when i started i have been doing very well its is ok to splurge and when u do just burn it off my favorite machine at the ymca are the cybek arc trainer and the ellipitcal i also like to swim and play softball any exersise in ur day helps because its something that u wouldnt have benn doing before i got a tip cut ur normal food in half then put it away and eqat it tommowor that is wat i do also when i get a big craving i go for sunflower seeds with out the shell and no salt i love to have someone there for me if u know a friend that is around you ask ... (view more)ok so far i lost 56 lbs i went from 300 to 244 i went from a size 26 to a n 18 in womens i am very happy and it is not over i am continuing my exersise and diet my weight loss has slowed down to like 2 lbs a week but still at least i am loosing weight lol i exersise everyday my family joined the ymca on december 31st of last year and thats when i started i have been doing very well its is ok to splurge and when u do just burn it off my favorite machine at the ymca are the cybek arc trainer and the ellipitcal i also like to swim and play softball any exersise in ur day helps because its something that u wouldnt have benn doing before i got a tip cut ur normal food in half then put it away and eqat it tommowor that is wat i do also when i get a big craving i go for sunflower seeds with out the shell and no salt i love to have someone there for me if u know a friend that is around you ask them if they wanna be partners with youand when u go out with ur friends just eat like you would with you family i hope this is helping you if u need any more encouragement or so email me at sportykrista189@aol.com or leave me a message at www.myspace.com/ilovesummer189 (view less)
From Caroline, Age 10, female - 05/15/06 - IP#: 68.237.139.xxx
Hi I was over weight when I was 9 I weighed about 70 pounds then I lost weight and now i am ten and weighing 66 and feeling good about my body and so should you.
From Shan, Age 19, female - 05/14/06 - IP#: 24.201.88.xxx
Hey! I lost 20lbs so far. I eat every 3-4 hrs. I never skip breakfast. For breakfast, lunch and supper I eat 1-2 servings of fruit/veggies, 1 lean protein source, 1-2 breads, and a glass of milk. For snacks, fruit is great but better if combined with some protein like yogurt b/c it keeps me full, and the fruit is good b/c it has carbohydrates which your brain needs and since it raises your blood sugar you won't feel hungry anymore. I also am very active. Not just doing exersize once a day, but being active all day long is very important. If you're watching tv, do jumping jacks or lift weights during commercials. If you're going somewhere, bike there instead of driving. If you are going to eat sweets, it's better to eat your meal first, then wait about 15 minutes, then have a small peice of something b/c you won't be hungry. It took me only about 1.5 months to lose 20lbs. And the way I... (view more)Hey! I lost 20lbs so far. I eat every 3-4 hrs. I never skip breakfast. For breakfast, lunch and supper I eat 1-2 servings of fruit/veggies, 1 lean protein source, 1-2 breads, and a glass of milk. For snacks, fruit is great but better if combined with some protein like yogurt b/c it keeps me full, and the fruit is good b/c it has carbohydrates which your brain needs and since it raises your blood sugar you won't feel hungry anymore. I also am very active. Not just doing exersize once a day, but being active all day long is very important. If you're watching tv, do jumping jacks or lift weights during commercials. If you're going somewhere, bike there instead of driving. If you are going to eat sweets, it's better to eat your meal first, then wait about 15 minutes, then have a small peice of something b/c you won't be hungry. It took me only about 1.5 months to lose 20lbs. And the way I eat I have a lot of energy all day so I feel like being active. Even when I'm with friends, instead of staying in, I always suggest we go somewhere biking or rollerblading, or play soccer or basketball outside. I also just got a guitar which takes my mind off food. I hope this helps and good luck everyone! (view less)
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