 From -----------------, Age 12, female - 12/23/08 - IP#: 82.24.112.xxx
ok I haven't been completely succsessfull yet but I have alot of faith in myself because.... PHOTOGRAPHS! Take loads of photo's of yourself now and then look at old ones and as time passes you will see you look nicer, even if its not ideal
From elle, Age 14, female - 10/25/08 - IP#: 58.168.198.xxx
Dear anyone that struggles with their weight,
My name is Elle and just one year ago i decied to stop being in denial about my weight and change my life for the better. It was hard but looking back on all the hard times it was the best decision i have ever made and most likely will ever make in my life.
I never knew how big i was until i lost it all, the biggest shock came when my friend told me i used to be morbidley obese. The biggest girl in the entire school. I was so hurt, i knew i was big, but i had no idea. I don't know what made me finally decide to lose weight. I think it was a variety of things, there was no final click. I got sick of being looked at in disgust and not being able to fit into any fashionable clothes. I remember seeing myself in the mirror and not recognising myself. I had stretchmarks everywhere and a double chin. My thighs were so big that when i... (view more)Dear anyone that struggles with their weight,
My name is Elle and just one year ago i decied to stop being in denial about my weight and change my life for the better. It was hard but looking back on all the hard times it was the best decision i have ever made and most likely will ever make in my life.
I never knew how big i was until i lost it all, the biggest shock came when my friend told me i used to be morbidley obese. The biggest girl in the entire school. I was so hurt, i knew i was big, but i had no idea. I don't know what made me finally decide to lose weight. I think it was a variety of things, there was no final click. I got sick of being looked at in disgust and not being able to fit into any fashionable clothes. I remember seeing myself in the mirror and not recognising myself. I had stretchmarks everywhere and a double chin. My thighs were so big that when i didn't wear bikeshorts underneath my clothing they would rub together so much they would bleed. I am ashamed of how big i let myself become. I was old enough then to make my own decisions and i couldn't blame my parents anymore.
I am fourteen now. I weigh fifty seven kilos (125 lb.) and am 166cm (5'6") tall. I lost about 35kg (77 lb.) maybe more in just one year. I thought i would be fat for the rest of my life, i wanted to die. I proved to myself that anything is possible.
I used to eat not only a lot of junk food but also large portions and just binge even when i wasn't hungry. Food was like a drug for me. Combine that with little education for whats good for you and little or no exercise and you have me.
One defining moment of my weightloss jorney was seeing this book called the diet for teenags only by Carrie wiatt and barbara schroeder. IT CHANGED MY LIFE.
i started running and walking and exercising and eating well. it was hard at first. and i didn't do it all at once, i eased into it. i never denied myself i just tried harder and it made all the difference in the world. I joined a gym that had a swimming pool and went swimming three times a week.
A few weeks later the weight just started dropping off.
I love my life now, my confidence is sky high and i now recognise myself in the mirror. The point of my story is to tell you, IT IS POSSIBLE, IF YOU SET YOUR MIND TO IT YOU CAN DO IT! DO NOT GIVE UP!
buy a diet book, eat less junkfood, smaller portions, start a sport, get a friend to help you.
i'm rooting for you babes,
elle. (view less)
From Mike, Age 16, male - 10/21/08 - IP#: 99.235.141.xxx
Hey guys, i've been overweight my whole life, in grade 9 i was 5.4 and 205 pds, fat i know.. the summer going into grade 10 i decided to do something fr myself, stuck to a great diet and lost about 25 pouds but i also grew to about 5.5, from grade 10 to now i grew to 5.7 and started working out and i currently weight around 163 which is not bad, my goal is 155 which isnt hard at all. Just stay motivated, remember, hard work pays off.
From Sierra, Age 14, female - 10/11/08 - IP#: 98.196.192.xxx
Ht. 5'3", Start: 145 lb, Current: 124 lb, Goal: 115 lb - I havent posted on here in a few months and I'm not overweight anymore. I just wanna say that some of your encouraging words from a while ago really helped me. I've been so proud of myself because I've made goals to lose weight for years but I never actually thought I could do it. But this summer I did. Thank you and I just wanted to say that.
From Caz, Age 15, female - 09/30/08 - IP#: 92.238.46.xxx
Basically from a young age i was bullied about my weight and then i decided to do something about it...I started rowing club and it was sooo much fun! this got me into other sports which lead to more exercise and also im a vegetarian well have been for 2 years and I've lost like 2 stone in the last 2 years and i feel better than ever and i thank blubberbusters for the support =)
From Sari, Age 17, female - 09/04/08 - IP#: 24.79.215.xxx
Hey everyone. You can do it. I told myself that I was going to lose weight for the right reasons. That which would make me happy. 2 months ago I STARTED 180, and NOW I AM 137. I have lost 43 pounds in 2 months!!!
That is like 22 pounds a month. I tried so many times before but it hardly ever worked.
***************READ ON I WILL TELL YOU HOW!!!*****************
**** I TOLD MY FRIEND WHO IS ALSO OVERWEIGHT WHAT I DID AND SHE DID THE SAME THING AND LOST 58 POUNDS IN 2 MONTHS!********
PLEASE READ... IT WILL WORK! I PROMISE!
ANYWAYS BACK TO MY STORY***
Finally I told myself I was sick of all this and that same day I ate as much as I could. Then the next day I started dieting. When I woke up that morning it was hard. I wanted a chocolate doughnut and a pepsi! But Instead I had a small bowl of poridge with sweet 'n' low sugar and fat free milk. All together thats... (view more)Hey everyone. You can do it. I told myself that I was going to lose weight for the right reasons. That which would make me happy. 2 months ago I STARTED 180, and NOW I AM 137. I have lost 43 pounds in 2 months!!!
That is like 22 pounds a month. I tried so many times before but it hardly ever worked.
***************READ ON I WILL TELL YOU HOW!!!*****************
**** I TOLD MY FRIEND WHO IS ALSO OVERWEIGHT WHAT I DID AND SHE DID THE SAME THING AND LOST 58 POUNDS IN 2 MONTHS!********
PLEASE READ... IT WILL WORK! I PROMISE!
ANYWAYS BACK TO MY STORY***
Finally I told myself I was sick of all this and that same day I ate as much as I could. Then the next day I started dieting. When I woke up that morning it was hard. I wanted a chocolate doughnut and a pepsi! But Instead I had a small bowl of poridge with sweet 'n' low sugar and fat free milk. All together thats like 200 Calories.
I had a glass of water before and after I ate. Water fills you up, and makes you feel full. Same with poridge.
I decided that writing everything down that I ate would be an easy way of keeping track. Then at the end of the day i would go back and see what I had. If something was written down that I shouldnt have had I would mark on the next page for the next day to remind me not to eat it again! For example if i had a cookie, i would right it on the next page. YODAY DONT EAT COOKIES! Then becuase of that my bad habits broke. I gave up soda, sweetened juices, chips, sweets, candy and fast food. I also avoid condiments such as ketchup and dressings becuase they have sugar in them. Which leads to fat! AND DONT EAT AFTER 7 PM. I DIDNT EAT AFTER 6 THOUGH****
If my mom made chicken and baked potatoes and salad. I would eat half the chicken, and the baked potato without the sour cream. And tons of salad, with light or half the dressing.
By cutting your meals in half, you feel satisfied with yourself, and If you drink a large glass of water before supper you will get full faster. And when you are done if you drink a large glass you will feel fuller. The more water you drink the more waste you will get rid of. Your body will get rid off all the unessasary food, and fat and put it in the toilet.
I hate exercising so I told myself I wasnt going to force exercising on myself. Dont make it too hard on yourself It will make you give up. BUT****
The first five days of cutting my meals in half, cutting out JUNK food, not eating sweets, drinking more water, and eating more fruits and veggies. and no pop, or baked sweets. I lost 6 pounds in 5 days.
**** Make sure you drink water, LOTS, dont listen to the 8 glasses a day have like 12!, and eat breakfast, lunch and supper, but cut them in half, avoid condiments, and when you are hungry in between eat as much water containing fruit and veggies as possible, such as watermelon, celery, oranges, grapefruit etc.**** This food is low calorie and will keep you going throughout the day!
Then week two went by and i lost 4 pounds, not as exciting as the first but still good. But I wasn't going to give up. Thats losing!
Thats when I decided I was going to start exercising. ***i know right***
This was my plan. eat breakfast.. go to school (pack a good lunch, and lots off fruit and veggie snacks!) come home have a snack... then i would find a friend and go fo a walk for a half hour before supper everyday. Eat supper, and drink tons of water. then an hour after supper (only 3 times a week I did this on mon, wed, and fridays) i would go in my room put on some music, take a timer and dance for a half hour. I did jumping jacks etc. anything that would get my heart and me going!
FINALLY! WEEK 3 -- -- RESULTS; 9 POUNDS!!!!!!!
so all together in three weeks i lost 18 pounds!!!!
week four i did the same thing but only lost 4 pounds,
so one month total of 23 pounds!!!
week 5 i kicked it up a bit;
I ate breakfast lunch and supper, packed snacks for school (healthy ones of course.) Came home from school (but didnt eat any snacks. I waited for supper!) After school I would go in my room and dance for 15 minutes everyday. half our before supper i went for a half out walk everday. after supper i would wait a half hour. I would go in my room and dance for 30 mins.
WEEK 5 RESULTS - - 7 POUNDS!
WEEK 6 RESULTS - - I DID THE SAME THING - - 5 POUNDS!
WEEK 7 RESULTS - - I DID THE SAME THING BUT MY HALF OUR WALKS BEFORE SUPPER WERE NOW ONE HOUR WALKS. - - 4 POUNDS
WEEK 8 - - (SECOND MONTH) - - I DID THE SAME THING EXCEPT I DIDNT DANCE AFTER SUPPER. - - I LOST 4 POUNDS!
MONTH TWO TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS! - - 20 POUNDS!
TOTAL POUNDS IN 2 MONTHS!!!! 23 + 20 = 43 POUNDS.
My goal is 125. i am at 137. But happy. I am thin, i am in a size 3 - 5. I wear small shirts and small sweaters, instead of med. or large!
12 more pounds to go. But I think i will just eat healthier instead, and exercise, but not as much. just enough to keep me at my weight.
I made a website dedicated to healthy but fast weight loss for teens!
Check it out... its should be up and running soon!
www.piczo.com/-weightlossforyou (view less)
From Jocelyn, Age 17, female - 07/19/08 - IP#: 68.147.201.xxx
In january i weighted 157 pounds but then my mom decided to go on weight watchers and i decided to go on with her because i wanted to be thinner. since then i have lost 27 pounds and now weigh 130 pounds I still want to lost another 5-10, but right now i am fairly happy with my weight. The trick to losing weight is just eating healthier foods and making good choices. Eat tons of fruits and veggies. Eat chicken and turkey instead of steak and ribs. Eat frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. No, you dont have to give up high fat foods completely in fact you are supposed to eat something high fat once a week because it gives your metabolism a kick. You can also make better choices when eating out with friends or at parties. If I go out with my friends to Denny's, I just have a milkshake or a drink or just get a salad instead of getting pancakes and sausages or something like that. I initially went on a diet to be thinner, but now i realize that it is more important to be healthy than it is to be thin.
From jason, Age 15, male - 07/11/08 - IP#: 219.90.169.xxx
i used to weigh 106kg 220 something pounds but i lost most of it through pure will power to stay on a normal diet, and sport. im a basketballer. glad to say now i weigh 76kg, and only want to lose 6kg more 12 pounds. by then i should have no fat on my stomach, i kindof have a six pack, just like a tiny bit of fat on top of it, but its rock hard lol
From Tawney, Age 16, female - 07/06/08 - IP#: 91.140.195.xxx
I made this cheerleading team so i decided it was time to loose wieght because i was the biggest on the team. I wieghed 172 and i am now 157 after 6 weeks. I did an hour on the tredmile with a high incline i ran and walked. also i did the aerobics class. and so that i wouldnt be all saggy i did the wieghts with two sets of 15. I did arms one day and legs the next and abs everyday.
From BELLA, Age 16, female - 06/27/08 - IP#: 24.90.107.xxx
WHEN i WAS ABOUT 11 I WAS 5'2 AND ABOUT 140 LBS...i WAS EXTREMELY DISCONTENT WITH THE WAY i LOOKED AND i DECIDED i WAS GOiNG TO LOSE WEiGHT, I CUT DOWN ON SODA AND ALL KINDS OF JUNK FOOD LIKE CHIPS,CANDY, ICECREAM SO ON N SO FORTH MADE SURE THERE WASNT TOO MUCH SATURATED FAT IN MY F00D, i ALSO COMPLETELY ELIMINATED TRANSFAT. i DRANK ALOT OF WATER EVERYDAY..ABOUT 4-6 GLASSES. BASICALLY I MADE A HEALTHY PERMANENT LIFESTYLE WHICH INCLUDES RUNNING OR WALKING A FEW MILES EVERY OTHER DAY NOW IM 16 5'6 AND 125.5 LBS AND IVE BEEN THAT WAY FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. TRUST ME IF I CAN DO IT SO CAN U FIBER ONE BARS KEEP ME FULL AND SOY CHIPS ARE A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO REGULAR CHIPS..THESE FOODS HELPED MY SUCCESS THE MOST I RECENTLY BOUGHT A TREADMILL AND i STILL WANT TO LOSE SOME OF THE FLAB I HAVE LEFT, MY WAIST IS ABOUT 29 INCHES AND I WANT ABSMY JEANS SIZE IS ABOUT A 5-6. i PLAN ON RUNNING 3-4... (view more)WHEN i WAS ABOUT 11 I WAS 5'2 AND ABOUT 140 LBS...i WAS EXTREMELY DISCONTENT WITH THE WAY i LOOKED AND i DECIDED i WAS GOiNG TO LOSE WEiGHT, I CUT DOWN ON SODA AND ALL KINDS OF JUNK FOOD LIKE CHIPS,CANDY, ICECREAM SO ON N SO FORTH MADE SURE THERE WASNT TOO MUCH SATURATED FAT IN MY F00D, i ALSO COMPLETELY ELIMINATED TRANSFAT. i DRANK ALOT OF WATER EVERYDAY..ABOUT 4-6 GLASSES. BASICALLY I MADE A HEALTHY PERMANENT LIFESTYLE WHICH INCLUDES RUNNING OR WALKING A FEW MILES EVERY OTHER DAY NOW IM 16 5'6 AND 125.5 LBS AND IVE BEEN THAT WAY FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. TRUST ME IF I CAN DO IT SO CAN U FIBER ONE BARS KEEP ME FULL AND SOY CHIPS ARE A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO REGULAR CHIPS..THESE FOODS HELPED MY SUCCESS THE MOST I RECENTLY BOUGHT A TREADMILL AND i STILL WANT TO LOSE SOME OF THE FLAB I HAVE LEFT, MY WAIST IS ABOUT 29 INCHES AND I WANT ABSMY JEANS SIZE IS ABOUT A 5-6. i PLAN ON RUNNING 3-4 MiLES DAILY N ADD SITUPS, CRUNCHES SQUATS AS WELL. i WILL UPDATE ALL OF U ON MY WEIGHTLOSS AND MY PLAN WHEN I REACH IT WHEN UR HAPPY WITH THE BODY U HAVE, U HAVE AN OPTIMISTIC PERSONALITY HIGH SELF CONFIDENCE...well at least most of the time, TURNS OUT...WHEN I WAS DISCONTENT WITH WHO I WAS, I DIDNT HAVE SUCH A GLOWING AND HAPPY PERSONALITY N PEOPLE DIDNT LIKE ME SO MUCH.. I ALWAYS THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I WAS FAT BUT THE REAL REASON WAS BECAUSE OF MY PERSONALITY.. I KNOW ALL OF U CAN REACH UR GOALS, MOTIVATE YOURSELFS STAY STRONG,SET GOALS AND KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE WEIGHTLOSS ISNT ROCKET SCIENCE...DONT DEPRIVE YOURSELF...EXCERSIZE AND EAT HEALTHY THATS ALL THERE IS TO IT hearts (view less)
From Sarah, Age 12, female - 06/10/08 - IP#: 68.8.167.xxx
i stumbld upon my weight loss i had decided to exclude meat from my diet i became vegatarian saywat u will but their my beliefs and it seems geting braces on and giving up meat helped my braces prevented myfrom eating junk. I am not saying go out and get braces but trying to lose the food that you could do without and trashing it is helpful. Giving meat up helped controlmy over eating and it may not help u cuz we r alldiffrent and special but it's here to support you on your way to getting healthy!!!!!!
From Brooklyn, Age 12, female - 06/04/08 - IP#: 70.49.194.xxx
Ht. 5'4", Start: 196 lb, Current: 149 lb, Goal: 110 lb - Hey everyone! I am new to this so ill just start! Ok so here is my success! I Trust me i turned down alot of treats! I have shrunk my stomach and i just don't eat as much! I love working out and im very Hyper! I uised to be a couch patatoe and eat Junk food ALL the time! But now if im hungry i'll grab a yogurt or fruit! Sometimes i'll cheat and have smart food but it is still like really healthy! I used to just sit and watch TV but now when iwatch it i'll sit on the floor and like strtch while im doing it! My parents tell me i can't stay still anymore LOL!! And it is totally true! I will always go out and jump on my trampoline or go for a bike ride or practice my cheers for my squad and sometimes i'll practice my soccer but i do enough of that! Anyway I used to get major cramps but NOW I don't losing this weight has made me so energetic! If you need any advice just respond!! Ok, i'll talk later!! Bye!
From katelynn, Age 13, female - 04/22/08 - IP#: 71.64.1.xxx
Ever since I was in 2nd grade I was overweight. When I got to 7th grade I realized that I was to big for my age and heigth. So I decided to go on the special k diet. Every day in the mornings I would eat a bowl of special k cereal with fresh cut up strawberries. When lunch came around I would eat one of the new special k meal bars, they come in double chocolate and peanut butter.I ate an apple with it also. I have to make sure I eat something healthy with the bars, because they are not enough food for a growing girl.At dinner I would eat a heathy meal like salad and a sandwich and eat a tiny dessert with it. I would drink milk and water with my meals.I weighed 152lbs and know I weigh 127lbs. So I am very happy.I want to be 120lbs but my mom is afraid I will go crazy with the diet so I am staying at 127lbs by exercising.
From Jahzonae, Age 12, female - 04/20/08 - IP#: 74.70.77.xxx
Yes i did it!! i went from a 160 to a 138 i am so happy i started doing cheerleading last summer and the pounds and fat just shedded off like that.I still want to lose more to be a healthier 118 by just doing cheerleading again and i will be a new happier me for the new school year[and by that everything will be changed a whole new ME!!!!!!]
From nina, Age 11, female - 04/13/08 - IP#: 72.54.199.xxx
oh yah aslo i've been a 3/4and 1/2 vegeterian for a few weeks now and thats helped me lose weight!I mean like yah i eat a lil meat but not enough to gain anything!!!!!!!!!
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