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From Cynthia, Age 16

Ht. 5'4", Start: 212 lb, Today: 204 lb, Goal: 130 lb - hey everyone! i just wanted to share my story. reading some of yours made me realize that there are other people out there just like me! i know how it feels to go shopping for bathing suits or shorts or any kind of clothing for that matter and all you want to do is cry! but i recently realized that the reason i got so upset with how my body looked in clothes was because i was shopping in the wrong departments. i love the juniors department clothing at khols. but to tell you the truth, a lot of the stuff i liked didn't fit me. their pants fit fine but only in the biggest size they offer, size 17. so my mom dragged me over to the misses department. turns out, they actually have some really cute shirts and even pants! and i found out that those sizes made me feel better about my body and felt more comfortable! i am on my way to my goal weight, although it's hard and i've already hit a few walls. for one, i don't really like exercise. well i guess you could say i don't like the word exercise. i participate in marching band and winter guard at my high school (winter guard is spinning flag and rifle and dance). they are very demanding and great exercise. the reason i love doing those things is because i don't know i'm exercising! so i want to do it! that's my motivation. if something's fun to do and it's active, it's my exercise. i have no motivation to make myself just go for a walk or go to a gym. idk why... but anyways, i know that if i can find a way to keep myself motivated, i'll eat healthy and exercise enough and reach my goal. and i wish everyone of you good luck!!