 From Brianna, Age 12, female - 10/30/12 - IP#: 108.208.164.xxx
Start: Ht. 4'3", 123 lb ( BMI %tile: 98) Today: Ht. 5'4", 236 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - I think you should get a partner and lose the weight together
From :), Age 15, female - 09/30/12 - IP#: 174.253.197.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'5", 224 lb ( BMI %tile: 98) Today: Ht. 5'5", 214 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - HI GUYS!!:) I'm still on my diet by the way. I'm hoping to lose 60lbs! I've lost 10 lbs in 3-4 weeks! But first I wanna tell you all my life story but only in a small summary I don't want to bore you all.
I was always the 'fat girl' in school, yes I'd get boyfriends. I even dated the most popular boy in school if you can believe it!!! I was in 6th grade at the time. Where people REALLY started in with the fat jokes! & not to mention I had acne! All my friends said it was 'no big deal.' or 'you're perfect the way you are.' I always accepted the compliments of my family & friends. But honestly, I never believed in them. I always felt ugly & fat. No matter how many guys said I was 'beautiful' I never felt it. Not once did I truly feel beautiful. But anyway, in 6th grade I got tons & tons of fat... (view more)HI GUYS!!:) I'm still on my diet by the way. I'm hoping to lose 60lbs! I've lost 10 lbs in 3-4 weeks! But first I wanna tell you all my life story but only in a small summary I don't want to bore you all.
I was always the 'fat girl' in school, yes I'd get boyfriends. I even dated the most popular boy in school if you can believe it!!! I was in 6th grade at the time. Where people REALLY started in with the fat jokes! & not to mention I had acne! All my friends said it was 'no big deal.' or 'you're perfect the way you are.' I always accepted the compliments of my family & friends. But honestly, I never believed in them. I always felt ugly & fat. No matter how many guys said I was 'beautiful' I never felt it. Not once did I truly feel beautiful. But anyway, in 6th grade I got tons & tons of fat jokes. I'd go home crying because someone called me names. I'd say i'll go on a diet & NO more fast food. But that never lasted. My weight only got worse but I learned to accept myself as a 'thick' girl. & in 7th grade the jokes got better, I wore more girlier clothes wore more makeup trendy everything. But still I had that hollow feeling no amount of food can fill.
I moved during the summer & started 8th grade. New school. New town. New people.
Everyone was nice. & no one called me fat & ALL the boys were sweet & even invited me to dances & parties.
I still felt that feeling though. I finally decided to go on a diet. Because I had the BIGGEST crush on a boy In school, who happened to be my best friend. He showed interest in me but he said he'd only date 'fit' girls. & god knows I wasn't fit. So I dieted. I barley ate junk food & when I did I had small pourshins. I exercised at the local gym. I did lose some weight. But I lost 8 pounds & quit! I binged!
But now...I'm 14 & I'm in 9th grade my first year In highschool! I lost 10 lbs In 3 weeks! My goal is to lose 60 lbs! I barely eat junk food. I walk at least 15 minutes EVERYDAY. I drink water EVERYDAY. I jump rope. I count my calories on EVERYTHING I eat. I always have breakfast. I never skip meals & snack lightly. I even wash my face twice everyday! My acne has gone WAY down! I even fit in these pants I couldn't fit in 4 weeks ago!! It's an amazing feeling really! I do believe I can do this! It has been bit of a hard journey. But it's worth every second.
Here's some advice to you ladies & guys:
Don't give up. I mean it is hard, but if I can cut off mcdonalds. Chocolate, every junky food out there
You can do it. You really can! Please people. Don't give up on something you've been working for, for something you want now. Food is for health. It's not a constant free for all.
It'll take time to built your will power up. Eat healthier. Exercise more, all you have to do Is walk more.
You guys ALL can do this! It's not going to be easy. But In the end it WAS ALL worth it. I hope you all the best & I hope it takes you far!! (view less)
From Alexis, Age 12, female - 09/23/12 - IP#: 24.15.137.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'0", 164 lb ( BMI %tile: 98) Today: Ht. 5'1", 156 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - Diet and fun exercises
From William, Age 17, male - 09/21/12 - IP#: 174.65.76.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'11", 288 lb ( BMI %tile: 98) Today: Ht. 6'1", 190 lb (BMI %tile: 84) - I was able to reach my goal through hard work and exercise. I stopped drinking sodas and I started drinking nothing but water I ate only 3 small meals a day and made sure I walked..You can do it you just need to be patient and have motivation to do it. Anyone can lose weight.
From Sabrina, Age 13, female - 08/25/12 - IP#: 174.54.152.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'4", 150 lb ( BMI %tile: 93) Today: Ht. 5'4", 129 lb (BMI %tile: 81) - Hey guys--
SO IVE OFFICALLY BEEN ON MY WEIGHTLOSS JOURNEY FOR A YEAR...this has been an amazing time for me-ive gained so much strength troughout the past year-and im happy that ive accomplished NEAR my goal weight-I wanted to be 125lbs bye Aug.26,2012-BUT i came in 4 pounds to heavy-BUT im okay with that :) im much more confediant with myself and im just happy i decided to do this-AND i want to thank everyone for being there for me -i really apreciate it :) ANYWAY--its been 1 year since ive been jean shopping and last time i went i was a size 10 in womens-I came in as a...Women`s size 4!!!!!Im so happy :D i still want to get to a size 3 or a size 2-BUT that will come in time-RIGHT NOW-im focused on losing these last 4 pounds then i want to lose another 10 :D i so proud of myself :D I now weara size 4 jean,A size medium in shirt-AND a size-im awesome in proudness(hahaha just made... (view more)Hey guys--
SO IVE OFFICALLY BEEN ON MY WEIGHTLOSS JOURNEY FOR A YEAR...this has been an amazing time for me-ive gained so much strength troughout the past year-and im happy that ive accomplished NEAR my goal weight-I wanted to be 125lbs bye Aug.26,2012-BUT i came in 4 pounds to heavy-BUT im okay with that :) im much more confediant with myself and im just happy i decided to do this-AND i want to thank everyone for being there for me -i really apreciate it :) ANYWAY--its been 1 year since ive been jean shopping and last time i went i was a size 10 in womens-I came in as a...Women`s size 4!!!!!Im so happy :D i still want to get to a size 3 or a size 2-BUT that will come in time-RIGHT NOW-im focused on losing these last 4 pounds then i want to lose another 10 :D i so proud of myself :D I now weara size 4 jean,A size medium in shirt-AND a size-im awesome in proudness(hahaha just made that up :) BUUT i need to lose 2 more pound before september 11 (day before my birthday :) AN BY HALLOWEEN I WILL be 125,or less :D i have doctors on monday and im totally ready-my doctor is used to seeing my weight go up 20 POUNDS-A YEAR-NOW I WILL HAVE GONE DOWN 21 POUNDS =D
Just wanted to let yall know- :)
WELL-wish me luck--im gettin there :)
Whatever tomorrow brings,Ill be there...<3 (view less)
From Skylar, Age 14, female - 08/22/12 - IP#: 69.137.191.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'8", 155 lb ( BMI %tile: 87) Today: Ht. 5'9", 120 lb (BMI %tile: 22) - I've always been the chubby kid at my school. At the age of thirteen, I wore a size twelve, when my best friends were all in the 3-5 range. I felt fat, ugly, and worthless. And it motivated me to lose weight, just not in a healthy way. It started out by starting to skip lunch. Then I began to limit my breakfasts, and then dinners until I was eating around 500 calories a day. I hid snacks my parents gave me so I wouldn't have to eat them, and suffered from mild insomnia from food-related anxieties. Sometimes, I would binge, and then feel so horrible afterwards that I'd stick a finger down my throat and throw up. It was awful, and although the weight came off at a rate of 10 pounds per week, I felt fatter than before. Finally, I joined my school's cross country team. I realized how lethargic I was from not eating enough, and started working on correcting what was developing into a case of anorexia nervosa. Now, I'm at a happy, healthy 125 lbs. and wear a size 2. I finally feel both beautiful and healthy, for the first time in my life.
From Sydney, Age 13, female - 08/20/12 - IP#: 72.48.109.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'0", 115 lb ( BMI %tile: 90) Today: Ht. 5'5", 123 lb (BMI %tile: 67) - I've always been the average weight until the start of sixth grade. weighed about 135 then. I started drastically gaining weight, but one day I just told myself, "Stop. Do you know what you're doing to yourself? Do you know how bad this can get?" and it me start to realize I started to have to be healthier. I was at a store one day and I picked up a book about kid's weight and health. It didn't look like much, but it started to help me realize what food were actually terrible and the ones that were better. You should do some research on almost every food you eat before you eat it to see if it's worth the calories and the fat. If you're going to a restruant, check their website for nutrition facts. ALWAYS be VERY careful about certian restruants, because some of them don't release nutrition info because they know it's bad and they want to... (view more)I've always been the average weight until the start of sixth grade. weighed about 135 then. I started drastically gaining weight, but one day I just told myself, "Stop. Do you know what you're doing to yourself? Do you know how bad this can get?" and it me start to realize I started to have to be healthier. I was at a store one day and I picked up a book about kid's weight and health. It didn't look like much, but it started to help me realize what food were actually terrible and the ones that were better. You should do some research on almost every food you eat before you eat it to see if it's worth the calories and the fat. If you're going to a restruant, check their website for nutrition facts. ALWAYS be VERY careful about certian restruants, because some of them don't release nutrition info because they know it's bad and they want to keep it secret. There have been studies on these kinds of foods and people have come up with ways to estimate the facts in some of these foods. My brother is currently overweight and I am trying to help him lose some weight. My current goal is to lose about 5-10 pounds to be sure I don't slip and gain a few. You can see how many calories, fat, carbs, ect. you need by using a chart, you can find them in books or on the internet. For instance, I weigh about 120, I'm around 13, so I need about 1600 calories a day. A BIG tip: instead of drinking juice, soda, tea, or any other drink that could damage your health, just drink water! It has almost no calories, keeps you hydrated, and if you're used to drinking it, you'll love it when the weather is hot. I'm glad I can call myself beautiful now! I hope you can say the same soon! :) (view less)
From Sabrina, Age 22, female - 08/18/12 - IP#: 65.188.43.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'4", 210 lb ( BMI: 36) Today: Ht. 5'4", 185 lb (BMI: 32) - I'm So Proud Of Myself For Keeping Off The Weight That I Did. This Time Last Year I Was 210ibs. And Not Happy At All I Got Down To 175ibs. But Gained Back 15ibs. Because I Stoped Exercising And Eating Healty. Now I Would Like To Start Off Again And This Time Stick With It. My Goal Weight For Now Is 160ibs. I'm Hoping For The Best I Know I Can Do It Because I've Done It Before. All I Have To Do Is Believe In Myself And JUST DO IT!! And I Would Like Everyone Out There To Be Inspired And Do The Same.
From Caitlin, Age 19, female - 08/17/12 - IP#: 24.47.159.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'5", 244 lb ( BMI %tile: 98) Today: Ht. 5'5", 178 lb (BMI %tile: 93) - I was always big boned but every year I was gaining more and more weight drastically. People were always telling me I had a pretty face but I knew I didn't have a pretty body. I was so self conscious and in denial about my own wight at the same time. I knew that I was big but I didn't know I was as big as I really was. I would eat whatever I wanted whenever i wanted. Food was comfort to me and I saw that my friends were eating what I was and they weren't gaining a lb. I finally decided in febuarary that it was time to change my life around. I have lost 66 lbs since I started my weightloss journey and I am still going. I exercise 5 to 6 times a week and do tons of cardio along with weight training. I used to barely be able to run a 10 min mile and now I am running a 7 min mile. I eat lots of vegetables and fruits and cut out a lot of processed foods. Exceeds and eating healthy and you will be along your way. There isnt a better feeling then putting on old shirts and shorts and having them slide off you bc they are so big :)
From Elizabeth, Age 21, female - 07/16/12 - IP#: 208.54.44.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'9", 175 lb ( BMI: 26) Today: Ht. 5'9", 130 lb (BMI: 19) - I had always been a size 12. Always. I never gained a lot of weight, I just always was a bigger girl from middle school on. I had always heard about people losing huge amounts of weight and I thought, why not me? I eat a diet very high in fiber and protein and low in saturated and Trans fat. I always exercise regularly and I eat much smaller portions and cut out snacking. I'm a size 0 now, which honestly I used to never think would be possible for someone like me. I've kept it off for over a year now because I view my whole diet as a lifestyle change. Its not something I did just to lose the weight, because I finally realized that if I start to eat like I used to, I will gain weight again.
From Lucas, Age 15, male - 07/14/12 - IP#: 68.183.13.xxx
Start: Ht. 4'10", 124 lb ( BMI %tile: 95) Today: Ht. 5'5", 114 lb (BMI %tile: 31) - I DID IT!!!!! I struggled with my weight for most of my life, but I decided to give it my all to become thin and healthy. Three basic rules: exercise, don't eat after 6PM, and stay motivated!!!! In two years, I've grown 7 inches and lost 10 lbs!!!!!
From Z, Age 17, female - 07/11/12 - IP#: 24.184.149.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'3", 172.5 lb ( BMI %tile: 96) Today: Ht. 5'4", 141 lb (BMI %tile: 79) - I began to jog a mile everyday. Even if I couldn't jog the entire track I would walk but I did not stop. After a while I began to do the Insanity Program and diet. Eventually I stopped but the diet was still in effect. I was still losing weight just not as quickly. I am now a "good weight" but I still want to lose more.
From samantha, Age 15, female - 07/11/12 - IP#: 174.95.155.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'7", 186 lb ( BMI %tile: 96) Today: Ht. 5'9", 149 lb (BMI %tile: 70) - so it was in the year of grade 8, when I actually took a good look at myself in the mirror. I always thought I was not as big as people said. I attempted to lose weight since grade 6, but it only lasted a week. Then, the last few months of grade 8, my graduation was coming up and I did not want to be that fat girl. I was placed on the basketball team because of my height, so from there on I started to run on the treadmill. But later on I didn't really see that much of a change so I researched some other ways to lose weight until I came upon an eating disorder. It only lasted for a week or 2 I would binge and then throw up or some day I wouldn't eat as much, i did notice some change, but was I proud of it...NO. I realized that is not the way to go, why put my self in more trouble to lose weight when I can do it the healthier way that will benefit me in the ending. I tried a few ... (view more)so it was in the year of grade 8, when I actually took a good look at myself in the mirror. I always thought I was not as big as people said. I attempted to lose weight since grade 6, but it only lasted a week. Then, the last few months of grade 8, my graduation was coming up and I did not want to be that fat girl. I was placed on the basketball team because of my height, so from there on I started to run on the treadmill. But later on I didn't really see that much of a change so I researched some other ways to lose weight until I came upon an eating disorder. It only lasted for a week or 2 I would binge and then throw up or some day I wouldn't eat as much, i did notice some change, but was I proud of it...NO. I realized that is not the way to go, why put my self in more trouble to lose weight when I can do it the healthier way that will benefit me in the ending. I tried a few crazy diets here and there only eating fruits and veggies and drinking lots of water, but *hello* living in a family of five its tempting to eat what they cook, by the end of grade 8 I probably lost about 20lbs just by running every night and at school we have this program called DPA where we work out for 20 minutes everyday.On the day of grad I remember my at teacher saying WOW I've gotten taller and skinnier. When summer started I was like let me show everyone what I got and slim down before high school. So I stopped eating all the candies and chips and I ate what my parents would cook like rice(brown) and chicken. I cut down on carbs and would research a lot of weight loss tips by the end of summer I was almost 147 lbs. When school started I started to gain back some of my weight because I stopped exercising and I would tend to eat a little more than usual but by December I was 157 lbs so I gained 10 lbs. I was like no big deal but after it hurts me that my sister keeps commenting on how I looks and I was like k, I am done with this why should I keep up with this lets give her something she could suck on. Around February the snow started to melt and I went jogging again everyone would encourage me on my street, gave me more self confident. I wanted to lose the weight safely and effectively because I don't want to gain it back. Well now I am in the summer or 2012 I am 149, and going down because if losing weight will help me boost my self esteem then why not do it. Also I got a few family event coming up in August, I feel motivated to do this. Oh yeah and did I mention I inspired most of my cousins on the heavier side to lose weight. It feels great when they tell me how better I look and ask me tips. Its like we are competing who can slim down the most before summer (view less)
From Alexandra, Age 16, female - 07/09/12 - IP#: 24.138.18.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'8", 205 lb ( BMI %tile: 98) Today: Ht. 5'9", 167 lb (BMI %tile: 84) - My weight has been an issue for me for a while, and It got to a point in my life where I wasn't happy with the person I was on the outside or the inside . I told my mom that I wanted to join a local gym, and she signed me up, I would go to the gym everyday and I wasn't getting the results I was expecting, so then I decided I was going to commit myself to becoming a better me. It was a struggle everyday, but when I dropped those first 10 pounds, and my jeans no longer fit me, it was a sense of accomplishment, not only did I feel more self confident, I felt healthier and happier . It has been a hard journey, and it is still, but it is worth every second of hard work.
From Brianna, Age 17, female - 07/06/12 - IP#: 184.153.234.xxx
Start: Ht. 5'4", 185 lb ( BMI %tile: 98) Today: Ht. 5'7", 145 lb (BMI %tile: 68) - Hey girls if i could do it you can do! When i was in my 8th, 9th, 10th grade i was over weight. I didn't relieze it at first but i started to become more and more overweight and my doctor even said it was time to lose some of that weight. The key in starting to lose weight is to set a time and just start! Don't keep putting it off, just do it! I started with changing my diet completely cutting back on junk foood and looking at the fat and calories in EVERY thing i ate. Now also be careful don't go to extreme, but unfourtantly this happened to me! I started eating lesss and less untill i was practically starving myself and playing sports it does take a toll on you. Anyhow i started rapidly losing weight in my face and the pounds started falling off everywhere. Keep in mind girls if you haven't had you period yet alot time the extra fat is just babyfat! For me i... (view more)Hey girls if i could do it you can do! When i was in my 8th, 9th, 10th grade i was over weight. I didn't relieze it at first but i started to become more and more overweight and my doctor even said it was time to lose some of that weight. The key in starting to lose weight is to set a time and just start! Don't keep putting it off, just do it! I started with changing my diet completely cutting back on junk foood and looking at the fat and calories in EVERY thing i ate. Now also be careful don't go to extreme, but unfourtantly this happened to me! I started eating lesss and less untill i was practically starving myself and playing sports it does take a toll on you. Anyhow i started rapidly losing weight in my face and the pounds started falling off everywhere. Keep in mind girls if you haven't had you period yet alot time the extra fat is just babyfat! For me i didn't have mine till i was 15 so once i started to get taller i slimmed down along with my diet!! People expecially when i came back after the summer of my 10th grade year into 11th noticed how thin i got!!! This was such a great feeling and guys for the first time in my whole life started taking a liking to me and my new bod!!!! But girls PLEASEEEE don't be extreme because i regret it!!! I can barely eat anything without being like full to a point of feeling bloated! I look at my self in the mirror and pick at every flaw!! So just except yourself for who you are everyone is beautiful, i wish i could follow my own advice!!! This year summmer of my 11th grade year i love it because i can wear a string bikini and loook AMMAAAZZINNG!!! Also try working out in 11th grade i started working out to the extreme like intense ab work out and running!!! And another key dont always look at the scale! Im 145lb and when i tell people they don't believe me because they think im like 125lb! Muscle ways more then fat and im pretty tall! And when you get to your "perfect" size FOR YOU! STOPP!!! BE HAPPPPPPPYYYYYYYY!!! Because i can't get out the word "FAT" out of my head and its killing me!! My friends try helping me but it doesn't help! But on a happpier note goood luck and lose lose lose!! You got it and you'll be sooo happpy you lost it!!!! I know i am and i wouldnt change it!! But please if you have a eeating disorder see someone!!!!! (view less)
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