From Lena, Age 15 - 05/01/03 - IP#: 68.44.46.xxx go to original board
Well, this isn't exactly a success story... not yet anyway. I am 15 yrs. old, and I feel very overweight. I'm not comfortable with sharing how much I weigh right now, but I definitely could lose some pounds. I've been an overweight kid since about 5th grade, and every year I seemed to weigh more and more. I was completely disgusted with myself, and I wondered how could ANYone gain so much over time this way?! Well, finally, in the 9th grade now, I've decided to DO something about it. One day I stepped on the scale and I couldn't believe what I saw!! I was SO mad at myself for allowing things to get this way that it motivated me to take the first real step in doing something about it. I used to complain all the time about how fat I am, feeling sorry for myself, and I thought I looked absolutely disgusting!! Even though I don't really look like I weigh as much as I do, and my family... (view more)Well, this isn't exactly a success story... not yet anyway. I am 15 yrs. old, and I feel very overweight. I'm not comfortable with sharing how much I weigh right now, but I definitely could lose some pounds. I've been an overweight kid since about 5th grade, and every year I seemed to weigh more and more. I was completely disgusted with myself, and I wondered how could ANYone gain so much over time this way?! Well, finally, in the 9th grade now, I've decided to DO something about it. One day I stepped on the scale and I couldn't believe what I saw!! I was SO mad at myself for allowing things to get this way that it motivated me to take the first real step in doing something about it. I used to complain all the time about how fat I am, feeling sorry for myself, and I thought I looked absolutely disgusting!! Even though I don't really look like I weigh as much as I do, and my family members say to me, "Lena you're NOT FAT!!", I don't feel that way, and I want to feel better about myself, and have confidence in the way I look. I have started a program called Weight Watchers, and I've only been with it for a week, but it's actually a really good program. It really just teaches you food management, and that it's all about HOW much, and WHAT you eat, and WHEN you eat it, and that exercise is key in losing weight. I forgot to weigh myself when I started, so this will be the week that really counts. I'll keep updating on how much I lose, if any, every week but until then, if anyone has any exercise suggestions for me, please share them it would be a big help! (view less)
From cowgirldquebec, Age 16 - 04/23/03 - IP#: 24.203.171.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Today: 185 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 150 lb - Hey all... wow this is really embarassing... I should just get off the computer and do something interesting.. but here I am... I wanna lose weight. I'm 5'6", and I weight 185lbs, my healthy weight should be around 150lbs... but I've always been over the norm, it runs in the family, on my mom's side, her sister is HUGE, like REALLY obese, and on my dad's side, all the women have big bones, like really, like picture, i dunno... Vikings... you know REALLY thick bones... (at least I wont get osteoporosis). Then there's diabetes, my aunt(maternal), dad and grandpa (paternal) have it... I've inherited the bones... so im really strong, but im afraid on turning into a THICK boned version of my aunt... so I try to lose weight... I want to be healthy... I've tried many things... I lost 10lbs during sept and xmas... but around quebec... there's SO much fatty foods at the holidays... its GROSS... but its a tradition... so I gained it back... I dont know if I will EVER be able to catch up to what I should weigh... do you think I CAN lose weight even considering family history?
Reply From Sarah, Age 15 - 04/24/03 - IP#: 213.51.115.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hi, I just wanted to tell you that alot of women in my family are bigboned or overweight and I am like 10 pounds overweight and I allready lost some weight so If you really want to lose weight you have to work hard for it and it really doesn't matter if you have thick bones because you can still try to get a healthy weight. Hugs and kisses Sarah
From Michelle, Age 15 - 02/02/03 - IP#: 216.109.204.xxx go to original board
Today: 137 lb, Goal: 115 lb - Right now is a GREAT time to set goals for summer, it give you plenty of time to achieve them. By writing down your goal, it makes you more responisible, feel free to leave your goal as a comment on this post, I'd love to hear it. I am 137 pounds and I would like to be 115 pounds by May 1st. That's 22 pounds in 12 weeks. Good luck to u too!
Reply From Lala, Age 17 - 01/06/03 - IP#: 66.50.1.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Honey, believe me, if you're overweight and have been all your life not eating is not going to work. If controlling your appetite is hard to do, how can you stop eating??? I see you have started to look for help, that's a good start. Why don't you tell you're parents to take you to a dietitian? Loosing weight is something that has to be done by yourself, you don't force people to help you. Just don't stop trying ok? Cya ;-)
From kortney, Age 17 - 11/24/02 - IP#: 67.250.100.xxx go to original board
i was wondering if anyone wanted to lose weight with me and we can msn eachother or if you have aol thats cool to i juat need someone to talk to about losing weight and to keep my check ya know
From D.C, Age 15 - 08/12/02 - IP#: 205.188.198.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
OMG PPL WHAT IS GOING ON? ITS BEEN ANSWERED SO MANY TIMES THE WAY TO LOOSE WEIGHT IS TO CUT BAK ON YOUR FOOD, EXCERCISE EVEN IF ITS ONLY A LITTLE BIT , MAYBE LIKE A WALK OR SUMTHIN, U NEED TO TRY JUST TRY DONT JUST SAY O IM GUNNA LOOSE 5LBS B4 TOMARROW THATS WRONG PLEASE STOP COMPLAINING AND DO IT ALREADY I USED THIS BOARD TOO UNTIL SOMEONE WROTE SUMTHIN LIKE THIS AND I HAVE LOST 15LBS SINCE THEN BECAUSE I TRYED, U NEED TO TRY TOO!!!!!!!
Reply From D.C, Age 15 - 08/13/02 - IP#: 205.188.195.xxx show message replied to go to original board
i was just makin a point ok i am not telling them to shut down the sit or anything its just that i go thru these posts and hear things like i had 3 hamburgers or i had this i had that and it sounds like they arent trying no offence or anything i just wanted to make my point clear i mean i used to come here all the time but now i just read thru the posts but when i did come here someone told me to stop whiing and do it already and if that is hpw i have to put it thru to ppl than i will cuz thats what helped me loose weight
From Matt, Age 13 - 08/11/02 - IP#: 152.163.207.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey. My name is Matt. I weigh 150 lbs. I need help bad. My parents dont help. All they do is bug me. All my big Bro. does is give me food. One time I ate three double cheesburgurs w/XL fries and coke. Sometimes I feel depressed because of this. My pants keep getting smaller and smaller. PLEASE HELP ME. Thanks You.
Reply From Deliah, Age 14 - 08/11/02 - IP#: 66.19.37.xxx show message replied to go to original board
If you want to lose weight it has to be on your own
change the way you think about food and instead of watching tv go for a walk.
From Jessica, Age 16 - 07/15/02 - IP#: 205.188.193.xxx go to original board
hey, I just want you all to know, you can do it! Dont listen to what ANYONE else says, they are just caught up with them selves. When I was 12, I weighted 237 lbs. I am now down to 125. All you have to do is be active! Instead of watching t.v., take a walk. When you want something sweet, dont deprive yourself of it, but dont have alot. just remember, the secret to losing weight is a simple, three letter word. TRY. it isnt hard! Just get of the couch, turn off the t.v. or computer and move around! You can do it! I did... and I thought I couldnt either. I used to be a big fat kid just like you guys, and I am set to run my FIRST half marathon this week. I am going to do good too! Dont care what anyone thinks of you, I know it is hard, but you can do it. just try.
From Matt, Age 12 - 04/21/02 - IP#: 205.188.201.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Can someone please help me. Im 4 ft and weigh 150. My waist is 44. I just ate 3 noble cheesburgers with fires at Birger King. All my brother does is call me fatty boy and just tries to get me fatter. Yesterday he bought me 2 chocolate sundays. I need to lose weight real bad. My parents are thinking of a fat farm for me. Help
Reply From candy, Age 14 - 04/22/02 - IP#: 202.156.2.xxx show message replied to go to original board
control control. if you can't, eat half of what you have. before you start eating dump the other half:P
From j_lynn, Age 16 - 03/12/02 - IP#: 216.90.103.xxx go to original board
Remember...even though you want to stop dieting and binge out on cookies dough...(coughMEcough) you are the only one in control of what you do or DO NOT eat. No one can force you to eat fattening food and make you gain weight. This is your body. You need to take control, keep exercising and eating good for you foods. you are the only one who can make yourself. OK. lecture complete. LOTTA LOTTA A LOTTTTA love- peace
From Samantha, Age 13 - 01/23/02 - IP#: 205.188.193.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hello,I ei about 130 lbs everyone calls me a cow an a pig I feel my mom always tried to put me on diets,but,I never stick w/them ! once thought about killin myself !!!! I play sports but am not skinny HELP !!!
Reply From Meghan, Age 15 - 01/25/02 - IP#: 152.163.207.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hey samantha, i read the other replies and i just found them really insensitive. The first thing i thought when i read your entry was i can relate to how your feeling but i know saying that you think of killing yourself means you are at an ultimate low. I found it terrible that all other people could say to you for support is "how tall are you" I have some suggestions, if your interested - its hard to stick to diets and its good you play a sport but that might not be enough. If its your mom who controls your diet its probably not the best plan. It has to be you who takes control and decides when you eat what, that way you are the one showing motivation, not someone else doing it for you. Good luck!
From Nick, Age 13 - 09/07/01 - IP#: 209.240.220.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi, Im 13 and am 5 feet 8 inches tall andweigh 149lbs. I have I large roll with a med sized one on top it and a small one on the verry top. I wear a size 30-33 pants. When I ended school I weighed 139 some how I put on 10 lbs at one point in the summer i was 156 but that left soon. Iwalk arount with my belly suked in. How can I loose 10-15 lbs? I look small but im big in my belly my belly extends from my ches 2.5 inches but nothig hangs it just stics out. Help NICK
Reply From ATeamGuy, Age 16 - 09/08/01 - IP#: 152.163.206.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hey, what's up? I know how you feel, its kind of a shock being skinny one day and pudgy a few days later, when I was around 11 or 12 I did just about what you did, and i'm just nw trying to do something about it, if you want to be accountability partners or something, mail me at brave1055@aol.com
From Amy, Age 15 - 01/03/01 - IP#: 207.137.53.xxx go to original board
Hey guys,
Well I was wondering if any1 was interested in being my weight loss buddy!Because the only way to success in anything is through accountability!!! I really want to drop like 10-20 lbs. I'm not like overweight or anything-I'm 5'3''& weigh like 120- But over the summer i only weighed 115 & I want to get back there or even less! So if youre interested post here or email me goddessgrl13@yahoo.com
thanks & God Bless!!! :)
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