 From Megan, Age 14, female - 05/08/05 - IP#: 67.171.220.xxx
Hey..when I first started coming to this website I was about 180 lbs..but now I'm 145. Yay! It's still not where I wanna be (I wanna be 130-135 lbs by june 14th, and 125 lbs by july 10)..so I am hoping I can do it. You guys can do it too, just don't give up!
From Leah, Age 13, female - 05/08/05 - IP#: 24.14.226.xxx
Hey guys.. when I was in my 12ish yrs I weighed 180 and was 5ft 5in. I was so depressed because I allways got made fun of. Well it has been a year and I decided to join weight watchers with my mom. IT IS GREAT! I started eating right and exersising for 30-60 min everyday. Now I am 168 lbs and I am so happy woth myself. If I can do it ou can do it. I still have 13 more lbs to go but I am so happy with myself. Don't let anyone get you down! :)
From erica, Age 26, female - 05/08/05 - IP#: 207.200.116.xxx
Hello!! I have been "chunky" all of my life. I have lost ten pounds just by eating only when I'm hungry, walking, joining a walking club, and avoiding sweets. I also purchased a portable cd player. You would be surprised how much your favorite music will help you forget your exercising..... SAY THIS EVERYDAY: I CAN DO IT !!! I WILL DO IT!!! IT IS POSSIBLE!! I look forward to more sucess stories
From Sammy, Age 12, female - 05/07/05 - IP#: 24.236.241.xxx
I have lost close to 10 pounds now. All I did was exercise everyday but Saturdays and cut out most junk food. The only thing I allow myself to have that is really full of caleries and fat is a baby sized low fat ice cream cone on Fridays or Saturdays. Everyday, in the morning, I would pack little bags full of fruits, such as grapes, strawberries, blueberries, etc. and raw vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli with a low fat dip. This way, when I got hungry, I could just reach in the refrigerator and grab a bag. It's acutally a lot easier to reach for junk food when you don't feel like preparing a healthy snack. It has really helped when it comes to chosing healthy food. Also, I talked to my mom, and when she buys junk food, she hides it in a place I don't know or wouldn't look when reaching for a snack. This has also helped because I forget very easily that we even have junk food in the house. So, well, there are some tips for you if you are looking for more ways to eat healthier.
From Amanda, Age 16, female - 05/05/05 - IP#: 209.68.98.xxx
I have been doing tae-bo for about 3 weeks now and I started seeing the changes in a week. I do tae-bo everyday for an hour and it's just great!! I'm going to continue doing taebo so that i can stay in good shape!!!
From jenn, Age 12, female - 04/30/05 - IP#: 69.177.171.xxx
HEY!! i lost 27 lbs so far and hopin to lose more! i went from 215 tp 188!! YAY!!!! good luck everyone!!
From kia, Age 12, female - 04/29/05 - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx
hi,i was 125 and i lost 15 lbs in a week i had took one weekend and i ran a track 20 times.and did sit ups ever night and only at fruits,salads with light salad dressing,veggies and water no soda at alland known i weigh 105 in just 2 months and i still do sit ups every night to keep the weight off.and i eat what i want to eat but not alot of it.and if you don't have transportation to get to a track run up and down your steps and ten times after every meal.
From shawn, Age 15, male - 04/29/05 - IP#: 64.251.55.xxx
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From Christian, Age 17, male - 04/26/05 - IP#: 4.241.48.xxx
Hi last Summer of 2004 i was 5'3" and i weighed 188 lbs.!!! Can you believe it???/ I first limited myself to 1500 calories until i lost quite a lot of fat, than i did a lot of weight training and as of current i weight 126 Lbs. and im 11 % body Fat, its awesome to overcome my obesity, but even though i reached my goal i still would like to work harder to better improve myself, everyone should remember that there is always room to improve =)
From Jennifer, Age 16, female - 04/23/05 - IP#: 207.32.14.xxx
I have battled with my weight for most of my life. I was within the normal range, however, probably until I was about 15,but i started facing some peer pressure and some issues that i just couldn't face so i began to become very lazy and have low self esteem...i realized tho once i became 170 lbs that i needed to do something i started to worry about my health..and am so determined to lose weight not only to feel good but to look good..and to be able to wear whats fashionable low rise jeans...so i began to eat less and eat mostly fruits and vegetables...and drink lots and lots of water!!! you definately need to drink lots of it. it really helps you...and i began to work out on my treadmill for atleast an hour every day and i also went to the gym and did the elliptical machine now i am down to 158lbs..and i couldnt be happier...i am still continuing to lose weight and it is very exciting. it may take u awhile to see results but in the end its worth it. so all i can say to you is dont give up you can achieve anything u set ur mind to :D
From melina, Age 14, female - 04/16/05 - IP#: 206.148.160.xxx
hey its amazing what eating healthier can do for you i now weigh 100 pounds and i use to weigh like 175 its great i love my body and i am happy i lost the weight
From megan, Age 14, female - 04/12/05 - IP#: 67.171.220.xxx
i have lost a total of 25lbs, (going from 180 to 155). But My goal weight is 135 by the last week of school (2 months). I dont mind if I am not exactly 135, but somewhere around it. But I've hit a platuea, and need help losing the rest of the weight. If any of you guys have an idea or exersizes..something..to help..please talk to me.
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From Leah, Age 20, female - 04/11/05 - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx
I was fat my whole life. By the time I turned 18 I weighed 195, and I am 5'5". I really decided it was time to do something about it. I'm 20 now, and I weigh 140. I would like to share some tips that worked for me. 1.) STAY COMMITTED. YOU WILL NOT SEE RESULTS OVERNIGHT. WEIGH YOURSELF ONCE A WEEK, NOT 100 TIMES A DAY. 2.) DON'T EAT WHEN YOU'RE NOT HUNGRY. IF THAT'S TOO HARD, THEN EAT SOMETHING LIKE CELERY WHICH HAS ALMOST NO CALORIES. *OR* YOU CAN TRY THIS: CUT UP LIKE AN APPLE OR SOMETHING INTO REALLY SMALL PEICES AND EAT IT REALLY SLOWLY WITH A FORK. (THAT WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST HELPERS FOR ME.) 3.) DON'T SKIP MEALS. JUST EAT SMALL ONES. IF YOU GO A LONG TIME WITHOUT EATING, EVEN JUST ONE DAY, IT WILL *SLOW* DOWN YOUR METABOLISM AND YOU *WILL NOT* BURN FAT. YOU MUST EAT. 4.) I KNOW IT'S HARD, BUT YOU *MUST* EXERCISE!! 3-4 TIMES A WEEK. i DO ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES OF CARDIO AND... (view more)I was fat my whole life. By the time I turned 18 I weighed 195, and I am 5'5". I really decided it was time to do something about it. I'm 20 now, and I weigh 140. I would like to share some tips that worked for me. 1.) STAY COMMITTED. YOU WILL NOT SEE RESULTS OVERNIGHT. WEIGH YOURSELF ONCE A WEEK, NOT 100 TIMES A DAY. 2.) DON'T EAT WHEN YOU'RE NOT HUNGRY. IF THAT'S TOO HARD, THEN EAT SOMETHING LIKE CELERY WHICH HAS ALMOST NO CALORIES. *OR* YOU CAN TRY THIS: CUT UP LIKE AN APPLE OR SOMETHING INTO REALLY SMALL PEICES AND EAT IT REALLY SLOWLY WITH A FORK. (THAT WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST HELPERS FOR ME.) 3.) DON'T SKIP MEALS. JUST EAT SMALL ONES. IF YOU GO A LONG TIME WITHOUT EATING, EVEN JUST ONE DAY, IT WILL *SLOW* DOWN YOUR METABOLISM AND YOU *WILL NOT* BURN FAT. YOU MUST EAT. 4.) I KNOW IT'S HARD, BUT YOU *MUST* EXERCISE!! 3-4 TIMES A WEEK. i DO ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES OF CARDIO AND PAIR IT WITH SOME AB AND BUN EXERCISES (YOU CAN DO SPECIFIC EXERCISES WHEREVER YOU WANT TO TONE UP...BUT REMEMBER* CARDIO IS WHAT BURNS FAT: YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE DOING GOOD CARDIO IF YOU ARE SWEATING TO DEATH, YOUR SKIN IS RED, AND YOU CAN'T BREATH) IT GETS EASIER THE MORE YOU DO IT. ALSO: RUNNING IS GOOD CARDIO. WALKING WON'T BURN MUCH FAT. 5.) AVOID SODA. DRINK *DIET* SODA AND LOTS OF WATER. ALSO: TRY TO INCLUDE A GLASS OF ONE OUNCE 100% CRANBERRY JUICE WITH 8 OUNCES OF WATER. (YOU CAN FIND 100% UNSWEETENED CRANBERRY JUICE ANYWHERE ORGANIC FOODS ARE SOLD. TRY GIANT EAGLE'S ORGANIC SECTION) IT'S YUCKY, BUT IT HELPS TO SPEED UP YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM WHICH HELPS YOU TO RID YOUR BODY OF TOXINS AND BURN FAT. ALSO* IF IT'S NOT SWEET ENOUGH, TRY ADDING 1 OR 2 PACKETS OF EQUAL* OR A SUGAR SUBSTITUTE. GREEN TEA ALSO HAS THE SAME EFFECT--USE SUGAR SUBSTITUTE. 6.) SET YOUR GOALS IN 5 POUND INCRIMENTS. DON'T TELL YOURSELF "I'VE GOT TO LOSE 50 LBS". TELL YOURSELF "I'VE GOT TO LOSE 5 LBS." WEIGH YOURSELF IN THE MORNING, NAKED, AND BEFORE YOU EAT, ON THE SAME DAY EVERY WEEK. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS. KEEP A JOURNAL OR SOMETHING. **IF YOU CAN TAKE A WEEK OUT OF YOUR LIFE AND EAT RIGHT (HEALTHY FOODS, MINIMAL SUGAR, *VERY* MINIMAL FAT/COLESTEROL, AND MINIMAL CARBS---SMALL PORTIONS WORKS!! AND EXERCISE!!--YOU'LL HAVE WAY MORE ENERGY AND YOU WILL BURN FAT LIKE NEVER BEFORE.) YOU *WILL* SEE RESULTS!! I PROMISE!--ALLOW YOURSELF A TINY BIT OF SOMETHING FATTENING JUST ONCE A DAY, SO YOU DON'T GO INSANE. AND IF YOU'RE HAVING A REALLY BAD CRAVING FOR SOMETHING, JUST EAT TWO BITES OF IT *SLOWLY*. IT HELPS TO CURB CRAVINGS. DON'T EAT A WHOLE PEICE OF PIE, TAKE 2 BITES AND THROW IT AWAY AND DON'T LOOK BACK. YOU'LL LOVE YOURSELF MORE FOR IT. *ONCE YOU LOSE THAT FIRST FIVE LBS, IT WILL BECOME EASIER TO LOSE THE NEXT FIVE, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE MOTIVATED BY YOUR RESULTS. ALWAYS REMEMBER, IF YOU MESS UP, DON'T GET DISCOURAGED. YOU DON'T WANT TO BE FAT FOREVER, RIGHT? THE TIME IS NOW TO BEGIN YOUR QUEST. GOOD LUCK, AND I KNOW THAT IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE (AND I MEAN *ANYONE*) CAN DO IT. :) HOPE THIS HELPS!! (view less)
From steph, Age 12, female - 04/11/05 - IP#: 70.64.157.xxx
hay guys again this is me here and i just want to say that today is april 11 and since i last posted i have lost 30 pounds!!#)&%@@
From Michelle, Age 29, female - 04/10/05 - IP#: 69.245.172.xxx
I have been overweight for about 5 years and lately I started exercising. I do 3 mile walks at least 4 times a week and so far I went from 242 to 212 in no time. I am not at my goal weight yet but I am sure I soon will be. thanks
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