 I am hooked on eating! |
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=> I am 13 yrs old and I weigh 201 lbs! I get sick and tired of not being able to have a normal life. I have gone on a diet, but it is hard i am so used to eating and its like smoking for me, I can't stop. I got dumped from my boyfriend cause he says I am too fat.What do I do?!!
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 Getting unhooked from food is a lot like getting unhooked from cigarettes. Some kids and teens feel like they are addicted to certain foods. They maybe addicted to using food to help get through tough times instead of just to get energy. To help you lose weight, you may want to try to get "unhooked" from certain foods. Here's a place to start:
1.) Choose a date to start eating differently. Choose it when you are not stressed. Do not choose it when you have lots of tests or when you are really busy. Choose this date and mark it on your calendar. Tell those you trust about your plans.
2.) Pay attention to WHEN you eat. Do you eat when you feel hunger. Do you stop when the hunger goes away? When do you stop eating? Do you eat when you are not hungry physically? Do you eat when you are bored, angry, mad, sad, etc?
3.) If you are eating when you are not physically hungry, make a list of others things you can do when you feel those feelings. Before you stop eating when you feel these feelings, start practicing the new things. Pick 3 or 4 activities that you think work as well as or almost as well as eating to make you feel better.
4.) On the date you selected, start practicing these activities when you feel the emotions instead of eating. Give yourself some time and patience. This work is hard work. And, it is good work. You will over time, become "unhooked" from the food. You will start to lose weight. Good luck!
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| I hate being fat! |
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=> I am five ft. 2 and 150 lbs. i'm only 12 and i feel ashamed! please help me lose weight!
=> I really hate being overweight. I also hate being called bad names and stuff. All the other kids in my class are really skinny exept for me. I need help. I lost alot of weight last year. I used to weigh 250 and now I weigh 210. I am only fourteen years old and I am 5'3. What things can I do to lose weight? The site says that for my age and height that I should weigh between 86 and 132. I want to get down to at least 132 pounds. Can you please give me some ideas of how I can lose this weight?
=> i hate being over weight. Some girls at my school make fun of me and i cant find anything to work. PLEASE HELP
=> I hait being overweight and people make fun of me what do i do to make them stop doing that.
=> Alot of kids at school call me name like "HUGE". I ask them to stop but they never do.
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Being too large can be SO tough. People may tease you and you may feel REALLY different from everyone else at school. Seems like you really want to lose weight because you feel so bad about yourself. I think it is important to believe in yourself to help you lose weight. By believing in you, you will believe you CAN lose weight. Click here to find some self esteem tips.
As you work on believing in you, consider finding a support team to help along your weight loss journey. Let trusted friends, parents, relatives, and teachers know about your efforts. Also, come to the bulletin boards and chat room on this site often for support. On this site, other kids and teens feel ashamed of their weight too. Others used to and now believe in themselves and are losing weight. You maybe able to find a weight lose buddy too to help. Good luck! |
| Teasing in Gym |
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=> Why does it have to be where people make fun of a little overweight people in gym when we change clothes?? I am worried.
=> why do people be mean to fat people
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Most kids and teens get teased. Overweight kids and teens who use this site say being teased about their size is so tough. Here are a few tips to help you out when you are teased:
--Notice the other people teased by the person or people. Invite one of them to watch a movie with you or to go the park after school. Many people find safety in numbers and the two or three (or more) of you can join forces to stand up to the bully. Also, you can make new friends!
--Try to talk to a friend of the person who teases you that doesn't tease you. That person maybe able to talk to the person who teases and convince them to stop.
--Practice in front of a mirror how you will respond to teasing if it happens again. Maybe have something to say, like "That's a compliment coming from you!" You could even ask a parent or counselor what you should say if it happens again.
--Join a club or team sport that you enjoy. Here people will learn more about you outside of how you look. They will get to know the real you. Over time, you will have more friends which will help stop the bullies from picking on you.
--Write down something everyday that you are proud of that you did. Make sure to do this every single day and put it in a place that is special for you. Writing down the positive things helps to silent the teasing and make the good stuff louder.
--Remember, you are NOT alone. There are other people who go through the same thing everyday. You will find many on this site. Check out the bulletin boards and chat room. Consider finding a weight loss buddy. Encourage each other to exercise and eat healthy. Even more, support each other when days are tough.
--Lastly, consider discussing with a trusted adult what is going on. Meet with a teacher, school counselor, or with a person at your church, temple, or mosque. You can even give your parents a try. Talk with someone who will listen about what happens to you during the day. Talking about it can help!
--Remember...the teasing is not YOUR fault! The teasing comes from the bully's own insecurities and has nothing to do with you! You are the stronger and braver one for not being a bully!
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| Gym or Home Workouts? |
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=> Hey.I am very over weight.Would you suggest working out at home or joining a gym? Thanks!!!
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You should work out when ever you can and where ever you can. You do not have to join a gym yet many kids and teens like going to a gym to motivate them to work out. Others do not like to go to the gym since they are around other people. The choice is yours. Either place is a great place to be active. Good luck! |
| I always fail! |
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=> I dont know what to do anymore. I say to myself every morning...this is the morning im gonna go on my diet no quitting now. then lunch at school comes, i eat cookies...again. then i get home and have to eat. what do i do i cant run in gym class im always the last one to finish. guys dont even look in my direction. they want nothing to do with me because im so fat. please help me. what do i do?
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You sound really frustrated. Everyday you start with good intentions. You say you will eat healthy as you begin each day. Then, your day goes on and you do not eat the way you planned.
Here's a tip: maybe you can lose weight and not have to do everything so perfectly? I think whenever you think you failed, your eating probably gets worse. You do not have to be a "perfect eater" to lose weight. They don't exist! I encourage you to plan to have a cookie everyday after school or have a favorite food every so often. By saying you cannot have it again, you are making your mind crave that food. Good luck! |
| Friends and Cravings |
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=> I struggle not to give in to cravings. Also i don't want to tell my friends im dieting so what do i say when they offer me food or anything like that?
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Dealing with cravings is a tough part of eating healthy. To help with cravings, make sure you are not skipping any meals including breakfast. When you get a craving, you may feel antsy or nervous or jittery. Click here for ideas on how to get through those moments.
Friends can really help your weight loss if they are supportive. For more information on how to talk to your friends about your weight loss goals, click here. |
| Am I Eating Enough Fruit? |
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=> I'm a thirteen year old girl who weighs 169.4lbs and I was 184lbs at the start of Feb. I'm very happy with my results, but I'm concerned about my fruit intake. I'm INSANE about veggies! I love them and I could eat them with every meal. But as for fruit...I like it since it's naturally sweet, it's just that for some reason I have difficulty eating more than 1-2 servings a day. Is this alright, since I usually eat between 2-4 veggies a day anyhow? Thanks for your help!
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First, congrats on your successful weight loss! I am so proud of you and your progress. I hope you have continued success.
Sounds like you love veggies and just sort of like fruits. I think that is okay. You are getting a variety of both and getting at least 1 or 2 servings of fruit each day. If you want to learn to like more fruit, keep trying them. Every time you go to the grocery store, pick out one new fruit to try. Try a starfruit, jicama, or blood orange. Keep trying them. In the mean time, don't sweat it. As long as you are still getting a variety of veggies and a few fruits each day, your body is getting stronger and healthier. Good luck! |
| What is the Easy Way to Weight Loss? |
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=> How do I lose weight easily?
=> I'm about 45or35 pounds over weight, is there a special way that I can lose weight?
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There is no easy way to lose weight. Any commercial or ad that claims it is easy is lying to you. Weight loss takes paying close attention to why you are eating. This means eating when your body is physically hungry. It also means NOT eating when you are bored, stressed, mad, frustrated, sad, lonely, happy, etc.
To lose weight, a person needs to eat a variety of foods. This variety includes lean proteins, fruits, veggies, low fat dairy, and lots of water. Also, a person needs to be more physically active everyday.
I encourage you to start with a small step forward to healthy eating. Each week, add another small step. No, it will not be easy. It maybe the hardest thing you ever do. It may also be the most rewarding this you ever do. You will get there. I believe in you. |
| How Do I Stop Eating? |
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=> What can i do so that i wont eat as much as i do now? (Ex.One plate of pasta, then 2 minutes later want more. I need self control, but what can i do, i love food!)
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I read that you love food. I love food too. You can love food and be healthier. One way to stop eating sooner is by practicing something called mindfulness.
Being mindful means thinking about NOW or the PRESENT instead what happened at school or all the things you need to do later on. Being mindful with eating means thinking about the food you are eating as you are eating it. It means smelling it, tasting it, chewing it slowly. It also means paying close attention to how your body feels as you eat. Are you physically hungry when you eat it? When do you feel the hunger go away? When do you start to feel too full? Learning these in the moment can help you to stop eating sooner.
This takes practice. So, be patient with yourself! If you would like to learn more about being mindful with eating, click here. |
| Too Depressed to Lose Weight |
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=> Hi, well i have a depression problem and i don't know what to do. I can't even help myself. I get so depress that i go into my room and just cry my heart out at night time. Sometime i feel like i not worth it. I shouldn't even try to
loose weight. I just need someone to give that motivation to tell me I can do and not make me so bad when I try to loose weight!!!
=> i started off being happy but now i'm not because i noticed how fat i am. i don't think i can take this anymore, i can't beleive how i got this way. now that i'm sad i noticed that i'm eating more, i want to stop but i just don't have enough will power. please help me, i don't know what to do!
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Thank you for sharing your tough experiences. Many kids and teens who come to this site are very sad too. They feel sad about their weight. Sometimes, like you, they feel as though they might not deserve to lose weight. You, as a human being, deserve to be healthy. Also, you CAN get healthier. By saying you are really depressed you have already started to help yourself. Talking about this sadness more and more can help it go away.
I encourage you to keep talking with someone about your depression. Find a trusted adult like a parent or your school counselor. Once you are able to talk about it more, you will believe in yourself more. This stronger belief can help your motivation soar! I believe in you and best wishes! |
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