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Reply From Britney, Age 13 - 01/23/03 - IP#: 199.183.75.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey
Don't feel bad guys can be such jerks.But I know how u feel and it sucks but don't let that put ya down.Cuz even if u don't want to belive it now if the guy is that much of a jerk u don't wnat him n e ways.
if ya wanna talk e-mail me
Chatterbox3218@netscape.net

Reply From Karen, Age 13 - 01/01/03 - IP#: 208.29.117.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
That is nice of you to help her, But you shouldn't say that she is disgusting! That is only going to make her problem worse. If you don't know her very well then maybe you should just stay out of it. But if you do know her then go ahead and help. Just don't call her disgusting. You need to support her, and accept her before you can help her. Good luck

Reply From Jay, Age 13 - 12/01/02 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
My friends i sit with at lunch are the same way. they always give me the food they cant finish or know they wont have time to finish and i would always end up eating it but what i do is just say no thanx when they offer it or take it but dont eat it and throw it out afterwards. as for ure mom just say that ure trying to lose weight and she will probably be cooperative thats wat i did.

Reply From Ashley, Age 13 - 07/24/02 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I thought the same thing going into middle school, and i am now reaching the end of it. What i learned is that, yea, people can be VERY mean, but that's how kids are nowadays, to keep people making fun of them, they make fun of other people. If you try to be friendly, get a new attitude, like yourself, you could be very popular, because in my school, their ARE a couple of big kids that are popular, and they are soo friendly that they make friends with other people to make them popular too. Just think about that, no matter where you go, you will always make friends if you try. If you need something else, e-mail me at Starr110288@aol.com

Reply From Vosha, Age 13 - 05/12/02 - IP#: 166.102.242.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I understand your concerned and everything but maybe hes just a little embaressed to share these figures with you. You should tell him about the risk factors he has since he is overweight and consider to help him. If he isnt already in sports.. you 2 should join something together if your really good friends. Well I hope everything works out and good luck

Reply From Kate, Age 13 - 04/28/02 - IP#: 67.219.152.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hey, I am sorry to hear that but there IS something that you can do. Set up a workout plan for yourself and ask if she would like to do it with you. This way you are helping her but not hurting your feelings. And the only other thing to do is too tell her that you worry. Tell her about diabetes and other health problems. If she is a good friend, she will listen to you and take in your concern. Anyway, I hope I have helped! Tell me what happens, ok? My e-mail is soccerchic214@msn.com. Good luck!! Kate

Reply From Stephanie, Age 13 - 04/28/02 - IP#: 66.185.84.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
You shouldnt lose weight just for a girl. you should fin someone who likes you for who you are, not if you have abs. :)

From Kate, Age 13 - 04/27/02 - IP#: 65.237.224.xxx  go to original board
Hey everyone! I just wanted to say that the best thing in the world just happened to me!! I was at my cousins and this hot guy named Eddie was with us. He said he thought that I was hot even though I am not skinny!! I was so happy. That just shows me that even if you are not as skinny as the girl next to you, your still beautiful!! Never give up!!!!! Luv KATE

Reply From Whitney, Age 12 - 04/20/02 - IP#: 64.12.105.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
If you want to lose weight don't do it just for the girl. You have to do it for you. I know that sounds really stupid but everytime i tried to lose weight for this one guy i liked i'd get mad at him and gained all the weight back. So do it for you and you alone. If you ever want to talk or something e-mail me at GlitterBabe@aol.com


Reply From allisa, Age 13 - 02/13/02 - IP#: 68.13.169.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
well first the reson skinny people aren't really supportive is because, well if they are your freinds, they don't want to talk about it. since they are skinny they don't know what it is like being bigger. so they just don't say anything at all. they could say the wrong thing with out knowing it and hurt your feelings. so if u want them to be supportive, let them know it is ok to talk about your weight problem and it won't hurt your feelings. maybe they will be more open mindin about it if u tell them that. and the reson why some people think that over weight people aren't fit is cuzz well some times over weight people aren't fit. it is very unusul to find one that is.

Reply From Maggie, Age 13 - 09/07/01 - IP#: 24.222.160.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I think you need to help your friend. Do you go to McDonald's sometimes or another greasy food place together? Next time, go to Subway or a healthy alternative. When you want to go out and do something, you can ride your bike, go for walks, whatever you like! You can make the difference in her life...

Reply From maggie, Age 13 - 08/28/01 - IP#: 24.222.160.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
It's good you are concerned about your friend! Well things you could do with her to help her would be instead of going to a movie and munching on snacks, go biking or roller blading. My friends and I go biking all the time and it's really fun! You can also go to the gym together, play some games of basketball or whatever other sport. Just try to add some exercise into her life, and stay away from fast food restaurants! Good luck! :)

Reply From Ashley, Age 12 - 03/11/01   show message replied to go to original board
I know what it's like. My own cousin teases me about my wait. Instead of taking what people tell you and eating go out and run or do some physical activity. When you have the urge to eat think about the mean things your friends have said and close the refridgerator. It soulds weird but it works. The hardest thing for me was cutting out the candy and ice cream but now I am losing weight. For meals eat Healthy choice stuff. Only eat when you are absolutly hungry. If you want more detailed stuff e-mail me at adavies@writeme.com.