From Lucy, Age 16 - 02/25/13 - IP#: 74.176.222.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 148.5 lb, Today: 133 lb (BMI %tile: 73), Goal: 125 lb - Hey guys! I haven't posted in a long long time, but things have been going well for me! As you can see I have lost a total of almost 16 pounds! I haven't been this thin since the beginning of freshman year!(: I'm extremely proud of myself for commiting and finally reaching my goal. I'm not quite finished yet though and thats why i'm back. Even though I look and feel great, I think losing around 8 more pounds would put me in a good place. So, i'm back again and will be doing daily postings to get me back on track and hopefully lose that last 8 pounds before spring break!
From Heather, Age 17 - 07/09/12 - IP#: 74.198.87.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI %tile: 93), Goal: 145 lb - I have been overweight my entire life. I never used to care. Until I started getting bullied about it. You could never tell that I was over 140 pounds, or as I got older, over 150, 160 pounds. The thing that gave it away, was my stomach. There are times when I look like I'm pregnant, and trust me I'm not. It's impossible in my situation. I hated being bullied about it, but I couldnt do anything about it. My parents were always telling me to exercise so I could lose the weight, and they were always yelling at me when I would get upset because someone made a comment about it, but they were never willing to help. Even now, I try and I try, but exercising alone isnt doing it, and sometimes I dont have the time. I want to eat healthier, and I eat healthy because my mom makes my dinner, but the stuff that I want to get, we cant, because it is too expensive. For once, I just want to be able to fit into skinny jeans, and not have my stomach popping over the top of them. I want to be able to wear a shirt and not worry about my fat stomach being seen if I lift my arms. I want to be able to wear a fitted dress and think I look good. I want to look in the mirror and think "I did it". "I look good".
I cant do it.... :c
Reply From Saemin, Age 17 - 07/11/12 - IP#: 66.230.101.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Heather, hunny <3 Always think positive! You can do it, I support you. With the proper exercise and healthy eating, I KNOW you can get to your goal weight! But you can't out exercise a bad diet (eating fast foods or over eating) so count your calories! Calculate your BMR and BMI to figure out how many calories you should eat daily to lose weight in a HEALTHY way! But no matter what, you are and always will be beautiful! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. && always think positive. Make mini goals for yourself! You have your ultimate goal weight and then make three or four small goal weights :) I was over weight as well, and you just have to stick to a good and healthy diet. Don't weight yourself as much, MEASUREING your body is the best way to see if you're making any progress or not! Maybe measure yourself one morning each month or every two weeks? And... (view more)Heather, hunny <3 Always think positive! You can do it, I support you. With the proper exercise and healthy eating, I KNOW you can get to your goal weight! But you can't out exercise a bad diet (eating fast foods or over eating) so count your calories! Calculate your BMR and BMI to figure out how many calories you should eat daily to lose weight in a HEALTHY way! But no matter what, you are and always will be beautiful! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. && always think positive. Make mini goals for yourself! You have your ultimate goal weight and then make three or four small goal weights :) I was over weight as well, and you just have to stick to a good and healthy diet. Don't weight yourself as much, MEASUREING your body is the best way to see if you're making any progress or not! Maybe measure yourself one morning each month or every two weeks? And drink 8 glasses of water everyday, it is crucial especially to those trying to lose weight! NEVER starve yourself, three meals a day, two snacks, huge breakfast, small dinner, don't eat past eight. Exercise for at least 150 minutes a day, eat when you're HUNGRY not when you're bored. Go to the gym, cardio for 150 minutes (elliptical is the best, but I suggest mixing it up everyday, go on the treadmill too. On the elliptical, split the time in half and go forwards for half the time then go backwards the rest of the time) LIFT WEIGHTS! Muscle is fantastic, and it'll help you lose inches. Do 50 crunches in the morning and 50 before going to bed. Also do 60 second planks in the morning and at night. Wake up early, NEVER skip breakfast. YOU CAN DO THIS HEATHER! <3 (view less)
From Abbie, Age 15 - 01/07/12 - IP#: 68.13.18.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 147 lb, Today: 145 lb (BMI %tile: 84), Goal: 125 lb - Sabrina,
Write down all the reasons that cause you to begin to stir and want to lose weight. This is just for you, so be bold and write everything down, even if it's very personal.
Then write down- How will your life be better if you lose the weight?
If you don't lose the weight, what are you going to miss out on?
What opportunities will you lose out on of you don't lose weight.
Now while I'm trying to lose weight I keep up on my diet for a week and one day of the week I have a cheat day, where I can eat anything I want. Just think about it. You eat healthy for a week and then on Saturday(or whatever day you want it on) you can eat anything you want. That really helps motivate me. Treat yourself!
Hope this helps!
From Megan, Age 15 - 12/18/11 - IP#: 86.5.10.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'10", Start: 240 lb, Today: 240 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 196 lb - i've only just this minute seen this site and i think it's great...just how do u guys motavate yourself to lose weight? I've always been really overweight and now age 15 i weigh 240lbs, i really want to lose weigh but just cant get motervated as all my friends are slim so then i feel sorry for myself and binge...any advice?
Reply From Lucy, Age 15 - 12/18/11 - IP#: 74.232.18.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Well, I can tell you some of my reasons
- Me ( I wan't to be healthy and have a healthy body image. Right now I hate the way I look, so everytime I look in the mirror it's not positive thoughts that are in my head. I know that everybody is beautiful no matter what, but I can be beautiful 20lbs lighter too(:
- Summer ( I wan't to be able to go the pool and the beach and not be self conscious and be proud of my body, and maybe even show off a little)
-Boys ( I know this might sound a little superficial, but, who cares! I wan't boys to look at me and say WOW look at her body. I'm not saying boys attention is what completes me or whatever, but sometimes it's nice ot be admired.
- My Kitty ( my mom said if I reach my goal weight, I can have a kitten! I've always wanted a dog, but we can't do that right now, so a kitty's ... (view more)Well, I can tell you some of my reasons
- Me ( I wan't to be healthy and have a healthy body image. Right now I hate the way I look, so everytime I look in the mirror it's not positive thoughts that are in my head. I know that everybody is beautiful no matter what, but I can be beautiful 20lbs lighter too(:
- Summer ( I wan't to be able to go the pool and the beach and not be self conscious and be proud of my body, and maybe even show off a little)
-Boys ( I know this might sound a little superficial, but, who cares! I wan't boys to look at me and say WOW look at her body. I'm not saying boys attention is what completes me or whatever, but sometimes it's nice ot be admired.
- My Kitty ( my mom said if I reach my goal weight, I can have a kitten! I've always wanted a dog, but we can't do that right now, so a kitty's the next best thing! I'm so excited! I've already come up with her name and everything, but knowing that I can only have her when I lose 23lbs keeps me motivated.
Ask your mom or dad if they can get you something you REALLY want if you reach your goal weight)
And then some little reasons are so that I can not be jelous of all my thin friends, I can look good in pictures, I can fit in my friends clothes, I can wear a bikini and be confiednt, etc, etc)
So basically just sit down and really think of all the reasons you want to lose weight. I don't mean to sound eman or anything, but your BMI is 34.4, which is obese, so you might want to do it for less superficial reasons like me. Like getting healthy and stuff. Luck for you though at that height and weight, the most minimal excersize or dieting will show tremendous results; Like, dropping 5lbs a week! So go for it! When you see all your slim friends and get sad, don't binge! Use that and go walking or do some jumping jacks! You can do it Megan! (view less)
From Abbie, Age 15 - 12/14/11 - IP#: 68.13.18.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 147 lb, Today: 146 lb (BMI %tile: 85), Goal: 125 lb - Hey guys, well this is a goodbye to everyone. I haven't felt committed to this at all, I not motivated to do anything, I just feel as though I don't care about losing weight and that I'm never going to. I may get on here again just to help people. Thanks for the advice, But I'm fat as it is nothing's going to help, like I said Im not motivated, I'm super lazy and always on my iPod. Thanks, Bye!
Reply From meg, Age 14 - 12/16/11 - IP#: 122.107.160.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hey guys, this really works!
A way that I stay motervated is to keep an item of clothing that's the size that I want to be and keep it where I can see it. It really helps and one day, when it fits you, you'll be so proud :)
Keep smiling x
From Casey, Age 14 - 12/09/11 - IP#: 92.254.54.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 197 lb, Today: 192 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 135 lb - Hi all, it's been some time since i last posted something. I lost 5 pounds in total and i feel stronger now aswell from the exercise :P But the reason i posted is that in a week or so we will be going to our family for a week to celibrate christmas, which usually involves a lot of food. How can i stop myself from binging that week? greets Casey
Reply From Heather, Age 15 - 12/09/11 - IP#: 75.100.203.xxx show message replied to go to original board
one whole year ago, to this day, i decided to start a serious diet. i was 14 years old like you and weighed 193.5 pounds, which is similiar to your weight. my goal was 130 pounds. i currently weigh 137 pounds. im telling you, it is not simple and quick, but it is very possible, and you can do this! i did it! and keep to your guns. dont give in. keep in your mind what it is that you want, and just go for it! you can do this! let yourself have a desert on like christmas eve and christmas, but dont go crazy. think in advance how weighed down, tired, guilty, and bloated you will feel after you overindulge, that usually stops me. good luck and merry christmas! (:
From Aliza, Age 15 - 10/10/11 - IP#: 99.147.194.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 170 lb, Today: 139.5 lb (BMI %tile: 86), Goal: 120 lb - Hey! havnt been posting much but i just wanted to remind everyone not to give up!!! just keep pushing and soon enough that boulder will move :)
today i had a pretty intense workout...i biked 9 miles and i also went to the gym...where i did machines, elliptical, treadmill on 6.0 for 5 minutes straight and some other stuff... im getting closer 2 my goal and im trying to speed up the process! my snacks now are apples and bananas :)good luck every1!!
From Kamille, Age 13 - 09/30/11 - IP#: 76.29.160.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 140 lb, Today: 157 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 120 lb - I give up. Ican't tske it anymore.
My freakin fat is terrible.
I just want it all to go away. I sneak food and feel.....well, its undescribable at the moment. Please help me, people before it too late. (groan)
Reply From Aliza, Age 15 - 10/01/11 - IP#: 75.32.35.xxx show message replied to go to original board
2 quotes that i like are:
1. life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain
2. It will get better. It may be raining now but it cant rain forever.
Don't lose hope!!! its not worth your time to give up! keep pushing, find it within yourself! you CAN do it
From Kamille, Age 13 - 09/30/11 - IP#: 76.29.160.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 140 lb, Today: 157 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 120 lb - I give up. Ican't tske it anymore.
My freakin fat is terrible.
I just want it all to go away. I sneak food and feel.....well, its undescribable at the moment. Please help me, people before it too late. (groan)
Reply From Jessica, Age 16 - 10/01/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Kamille, I ask myself I am hungrey? I am thristy? or is my brain just laying to me? have a glass of water, when you are about to sneak food, drink lots of water, I believe you can lose weight! you can do it! no point giving up! trust me if I gave up I would be in the 170's... Look at the clothes that are to tight becasue of your weight, have them, insprie you to lose weight! try walking, running, sccor, jump rope, ride a bike, scctor, go on a hike, eat small portions, cut out the amount of soda, you drink instead of a big glass of it, have a small glass, dont give up, I cant stand when teens give up,, walk the dog.. I sometimes say I can live without that food...
I hope to have helped
Jessica 16
From Jessica, Age 16 - 09/28/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 150 lb (BMI %tile: 90), Goal: 118 lb - I ask my myself I am hungrey? I am thristy? or is my brain just lying to me? if that happens ingroe it, do something useful, limt your tv time to 15 miuntes, computer 60 miuntes= 1 hour, and Voide games, there are Tv tickets, I wish there ones for computer time, and for voide games. Is any one having trouble with loseing weight? dont give up! your goals, we all make misstakes, and have lazyness at times, I rerget being lazy over the summer.
Jessica 16
From Melissa, Age 17 - 07/28/11 - IP#: 24.2.110.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 190 lb, Today: 170.4 lb (BMI %tile: 94), Goal: 135 lb - I think rewarding ourselves is good. Not with food...I mean yeah when I'm doing really good I allow myself a cookie but I'm talking about rewarding ourselves with something other than food. My mom told me today that she was happy for me that I reached my 20 lb. goal and she took me to get a pedicure. It was great and it made me not only happy that my toes looked awesome but also about how hard I worked to lose those 20 pounds. It was remotivating for me to keep doing better! I think we should reward ourselves with something like that or a new pair of shoes, or a new shirt or jeans. It doesn't have to be clothes. Heaven knows I get excited to try out new hair or makeup products. Or we could reward ourselves with food...I don't like this idea as much because when I do this I tend to get carried away. Maybe reward ourselves with food we've never tried...something crazy like sushi or... (view more)I think rewarding ourselves is good. Not with food...I mean yeah when I'm doing really good I allow myself a cookie but I'm talking about rewarding ourselves with something other than food. My mom told me today that she was happy for me that I reached my 20 lb. goal and she took me to get a pedicure. It was great and it made me not only happy that my toes looked awesome but also about how hard I worked to lose those 20 pounds. It was remotivating for me to keep doing better! I think we should reward ourselves with something like that or a new pair of shoes, or a new shirt or jeans. It doesn't have to be clothes. Heaven knows I get excited to try out new hair or makeup products. Or we could reward ourselves with food...I don't like this idea as much because when I do this I tend to get carried away. Maybe reward ourselves with food we've never tried...something crazy like sushi or something. (to me, sushi is crazy. ew.) I think we often overlook even our smallest successes because it feels like we've got so much further to go. I think I'm going to reward myself with something small and inexpensive every time I lose 10 or 15 pounds. Just don't forget you guys that losing weight is hard, it's not easy. Being overweight is hard, and losing weight is hard. But I rather choose losing weight to be my struggle, because we all know how tough it can be being overweight. Good luck this week you guys, and don't forget you're doing awesome!!! (view less)
From Amy, Age 16 - 07/12/11 - IP#: 99.127.198.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 134 lb, Today: 292 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 130 lb - Ugh. I'm going in the wrong direction. My Mom sat me down and had a talk with me about my weight. I've put on some more weight since I last posted. I still dont really want to lose weight, but my Mom says its getting out of control. With the way I've been putting on weight, I'm going to break 300 lbs in no time. Ive never gotten this heavy before. The only pants i can wear anymore are my sweat pants. I can button on pair of jeans but barely and my stomach hangs out over them. I used to be able to tuck my stomach into my jeans, now I can barely fasten them beneath my stomach. I don't know what happened! I need to try to start losing weight, but I have no willpower. Once I start eating I just keep going even once I start feeling sick! I have a boyfriend and the most embarrassing thing happened. My bf went to put his arms around my waist from behind, and he couldnt reach all the way around me! my shirt was riding up and he ended up touching my belly which is all fat and I could tell he was grossed out. Even though I know I should start eating better and exercising I just sit and eat food all day and I cant stop. I still dont mind being big like this, but I guess I'm kind of nervous about weighing almost 300 pounds...
Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 07/13/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Amy your mom has a conronc for you. I am willing to be your weight loss,buddy I am 5'3 draw your outfit on a peice of paper. It might help you want to lose weight, I have done it many times, it worked for me, it dose not mean it wont work for you, start eating less, get moving now, and excrise now, if you are really nervss almost to 300 pounds, you are beatifull now matter what your weight is.. I believe you can do it.. Drink lots of water, and, try walking, slow running, jog, maybe you could ask your boyfriend to do stuff with you. Take a walk with him, I will prey for you.. I have written advice about weight loss for mid 200's and 300's. Dont give up Amy.. Start saying to over eating, and drink water when you feel like binging.. strechs are a great way to get started for warm ups.
I hope to have helped
Jessica 15
From Jessica, Age 15 - 07/12/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 157 lb (BMI %tile: 94), Goal: 118 lb - I am peite, for my height, and my bone type, and body frame.. I dont understand why I can fit kids plus for tops. At Gap.. I have a sweatshirt it is cute. I tried it on Sunday night, I can fit right into now. I was so happy.. I like the feeling of my clothes now!! No more XXL in womans or Juniours. Now Large.. I put make up on to look pretty once I found out that I lost around 10 pounds I deicded to put nail polish on my toes.. That the way of celarbting for myself of reaching some of my goals!!!! I bush teeth so I dont overeat.
That worked, I like to run now, I do not weigh 157 pounds anymore!!!! I will update my weight soon. After I gone on the sclae. I hope it is down. The point is to not give up!! keep trying and you will ampolish. I have learned giving up. You wont ampolish much or anything at all.
I hope to have encourged to some of you who are new on here.
I know it is going to be strange I will no longer be 15 35 miuntes after 2:00 Saturday. I will be posting 16.
Jessica 15
From Taylor, Age 15 - 07/06/11 - IP#: 98.85.150.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 263 lb, Today: 210 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 200 lb - soooo i havent been on the scale in a while cause i think its wrong =/ , but i do look a lot better now :))
Reply From Jessica, Age 15 - 07/06/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Taylor, you are almost half way through to get to 200 pounds.
I would do a mini goal 205 pounds.. You know what you can do rides now, at parks, and a lot of things you could not do before a year a go.. That great, keep going.
Jessica15.
From Jessica, Age 15 - 06/22/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 157 lb (BMI %tile: 94), Goal: 118 lb - Hey teens and kids, the best way to avoid a lot junk food that are in your homes, there is one way, make your own dinner healthy, and eat eariler, that way you dont get tempted to eat it, go take walk outside or walk to town for a while , and alos bring a water bottle with you.. Or walk your pet dog, he)she will like a walk... Have a great summer, teens and kids.
I hope to have helped
Jessica 15.
If you grils need helpe with advice about excriseing, ok I been searching on websites excrisieng bikes, are the best, I would look on freecycle, because that way you wont be paying a lot of money for them.. They are great I used to use it at my grandpartens house, a lot to stay fit, It is really good for kids who are trying to lose, or use a regular bike, either one will burn a lot of calories...
Dont give up loseing weight even some of are in the 300's or 200's or mid 100's ... (view more)Hey teens and kids, the best way to avoid a lot junk food that are in your homes, there is one way, make your own dinner healthy, and eat eariler, that way you dont get tempted to eat it, go take walk outside or walk to town for a while , and alos bring a water bottle with you.. Or walk your pet dog, he)she will like a walk... Have a great summer, teens and kids.
I hope to have helped
Jessica 15.
If you grils need helpe with advice about excriseing, ok I been searching on websites excrisieng bikes, are the best, I would look on freecycle, because that way you wont be paying a lot of money for them.. They are great I used to use it at my grandpartens house, a lot to stay fit, It is really good for kids who are trying to lose, or use a regular bike, either one will burn a lot of calories...
Dont give up loseing weight even some of are in the 300's or 200's or mid 100's just keep trying
Thomas Edsion would say dont give up..
And once you have gone from 1 obese, and 2 overweight. And last reach a helahty weight range for your hight, body, age and sex, trust me you will look like a new girl or boy, and new body, and will be able to run faster.. And fit clothes, and find your size easly, and you can rides at fairs, asument parks, once you get under the 200 pound limit, you will feel great and happy, and a new life...
I hope to have encourged you kids and teens.. (view less)
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