From Kay, Age 16 - 07/16/02 - IP#: 208.46.230.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey all, I'm 16, 5'5" and around 185lbs. I would like to lose some weight before school starts. So, that gives me about 45 days. I know I'm not going to be able to get down to me ideal weight of between 119-124 by then, but I am hoping to at least lose a little. Anyway, my question is, if I go kayaking for an hour a day one day a week, plus do some other working out/exercise(I need suggestions) how much I could lose by then?? Thanks to anyone who can help me out. :)
Reply From Morgan, Age 14 - 07/16/02 - IP#: 172.150.234.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Exercising itself won't mke you lose a lot of weight. You need to have a healthy diet to go with it. Eat a lot of fruits and veggies and up to 1200-1500 calories a day. Plus 6+ 8oz (1 cup) glasses of water. It will help a bunch:)
From Yilkeiu, Age 16 - 07/07/02 - IP#: 206.148.224.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Does anyone have any suggestions on fast weight loss? I need to lose 55 pounds soon. I weight more than I'm supposed to for my job. I'm only 5' 3" and 160 lbs. Can anyone help me, please?
Reply From jesokah, Age 17 - 07/12/02 - IP#: 24.69.255.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey. ok i used to be size 11 and 140lbs and for the past couple months i lost weight cuz i took a dance class at skool now im 128lbs and i fit a size 5/6.all u have to do is just think of something that will make u happy.and take a dance class or sumthin go bike riding every morn and work on ur thighs and one thing dont STARVE urself i did that and it make me very sick
From Laurie, Age 14 - 06/22/02 - IP#: 67.82.119.xxx go to original board
i posted yesterday that i weighed like 138 ( i weigh 137 this morning lol) and i got replys on how did u do it. I exercise a lot i try to walk n i jump on the trampoline and i dance and then i swim i do it all in one day n i have like 3 smaller meals a day like a bagel & oj for breakfast a sandwich a kool-aid or sumtin like that for lunch and whatever my mom makes for dinner if your mom doesnt cook healthy food then find something healthier to eat!!! Good luck and dont give up when u see that you havent lost weight yet it takes time!!!
From Smiley, Age 14 - 06/18/02 - IP#: 203.9.148.xxx go to original board
Okay everyone. I've been reading though all these messages here, and i've realised that most people are here about the same thing. People want to loose weight, and are looking for a quick, easy way to do it. Lets face it though, its not gonna happen. The sooner you realise that, the better off i beleive you are. And all the people giving off advice, it all boils down to the same thing. Exercise more, and eat less. But i also know that it is a lot more complicated than that. First someone starts to go on a strict diet, they get hungry, eat some chocolate for about a week, than are ready to start dieting again, to which they get hungry and eat some more. I think that if anyone wanting to loose some weight should start off this way. First, DON'T starve yourself. That will NEVER work, because A) Not many people have the will power, and B) You do u'r body more harm than good. Second, exercise... (view more)Okay everyone. I've been reading though all these messages here, and i've realised that most people are here about the same thing. People want to loose weight, and are looking for a quick, easy way to do it. Lets face it though, its not gonna happen. The sooner you realise that, the better off i beleive you are. And all the people giving off advice, it all boils down to the same thing. Exercise more, and eat less. But i also know that it is a lot more complicated than that. First someone starts to go on a strict diet, they get hungry, eat some chocolate for about a week, than are ready to start dieting again, to which they get hungry and eat some more. I think that if anyone wanting to loose some weight should start off this way. First, DON'T starve yourself. That will NEVER work, because A) Not many people have the will power, and B) You do u'r body more harm than good. Second, exercise more. Start exercising 10 mins more a day. Then every 4 days, build it up 10 mins, till your doing 1 hour a day. If that doesn't start making you loose weight, cut down a VERY little of what you eat. Also, if you are planning on cutting out junkfood to loose weight, don't cut it ALL out at once. Do it in sections. First cut out chocolate, then after a week, cut out chips, then the week after cut out lollies etc... so that eventually you are ALMOSt not eating junkfood.
I hope this has helped people out there. Its not so much info, its more advice. I know that people out there will have TOTALLY different thoughts than i do, but 'clest la vie'(which is french for, 'that is life') (view less)
From Brian, Age 16 - 05/12/02 - IP#: 67.232.45.xxx go to original board
I am 5'5 and weighed 169.4 last sept, Now I weigh 131.3, and here is how i Did it...
*I stopped drinking pop and sugar jucies, I only drank orange juice and lots of water.
*I ONLY ate when I was hungry
*I avoided snacks and candy (ate them rarely)
*Ate meals slowly and cut the fatty foods in half in what I would normaly eat (ex. instead of 2 slices of pizza, I ate 1)
Im just saying that if you make a plan and stick with it, you can do it! The best thing to avoid is pop, Remember that a large cola in Mcdolnalds has more fat than a Mig Mac. Also that the average person can gain 15 pounds a year if they drank 1 can a pop everyday.
From Casey-Clarke, Age 13 - 05/02/02 - IP#: 62.254.128.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey guyz, i am casey clarke. my momma says i'm fat and i just don't like that. i am 13, 5'3 and weigh 156 lbs. All my freinds call me tubby and say "who ate all the pies? Oh, it must have been casey" whenever i come in. And so I normally eat like a hole pizza and some nachos with cheeze and a tub of ready made cokkie dough. It tastes real good. Whats more my momma works at a diner so i normally eat breakfast, and dinner there and they do great burgers. i cant resist tuckin' into 2 a day! I want to eat healthily, but i can't. my daddy weighs 300 lbs and the house is always stuffed with twinkies, chips, fries and ice cream. It just isn't pssible for me! Also i cant exersize because there is nothin to do for exersize. I wanna be a cheerleader but i am too heavy. Please help! love casey clarke
Reply From Brittney, Age 14 - 05/02/02 - IP#: 67.251.187.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hello. Since you are used to eating a lot, it would be easier for you to get started by cutting down on rather than depriving yourself. Tell yourself you are only going to have two slices of pizza, and eat them slowly, so you have a chance to notice that you are not hungry anymore. You can still make healthy decisions at a diner, belive it or not. Most diners have grilled chicken (the kind without the crispy coating), or some sort of a deli sandwich. If not, only eat one burger, and it's not as unhealthy if you don't put cheese on it. Don't get me wrong, a little cheese is good for you, but adding it to a hamburger is adding a lot of fat. Ask your parents to buy reduced-fat snacks - some of them are actually pretty good. You'll notice that after a while of eating less fat, if you have a day when you eat fatty foods again, you will be tired at sluggish. It feels better to eat healthy. On ... (view more)Hello. Since you are used to eating a lot, it would be easier for you to get started by cutting down on rather than depriving yourself. Tell yourself you are only going to have two slices of pizza, and eat them slowly, so you have a chance to notice that you are not hungry anymore. You can still make healthy decisions at a diner, belive it or not. Most diners have grilled chicken (the kind without the crispy coating), or some sort of a deli sandwich. If not, only eat one burger, and it's not as unhealthy if you don't put cheese on it. Don't get me wrong, a little cheese is good for you, but adding it to a hamburger is adding a lot of fat. Ask your parents to buy reduced-fat snacks - some of them are actually pretty good. You'll notice that after a while of eating less fat, if you have a day when you eat fatty foods again, you will be tired at sluggish. It feels better to eat healthy. On exercise: Do something you enjoy. If you hate running, don't run. Swimming is great, but most people don't have access to a pool, so play basketball or something. Listen to music when you exercise; something upbeat. Here is a plan that has worked for me (I have lost 10 pounds since I started about 2 and a half to 3 weeks ago) I eat 20-25 grams of fat per day, and exercise 15-20 minutes per day. Good luck! (view less)
From ana, Age 16 - 04/26/02 - IP#: 66.69.70.xxx go to original board
hey, to all of yall, don't diet if its not working for u, go ahead and splurge once and a while, it makes it all worth it. Kelloggs has Special K ego waffles that are to die for, with no fat. Anywayz, im about 5'6'-5'7, and 133 lbs, splurging once and while, surprisinly has helped me lose wieght. thats because u don't feel deprived and have that warm fuzzy feeling that comes from good comfort food-and u don't overeat, u don't binge. Im still not at my goal yet, which is 120 lbs, but i know ill get there by this summer. Ive started running about 20 minutes a day, which is 2 miles. Two or three days a week i do kickboxing . the key to losing weight is to -EAT- yes -EAT, AND exercise, it all goes together. Eat healthy and its gauranteed, no matter how much u think u may eat, u'll lose weight. Ive lost 20 lbs so far, and im so phsyced cuz i know, if i push hard, -by this June or July, ill have my dream body.
From Ariel, Age 16 - 04/22/02 - IP#: 206.103.255.xxx go to original board
Here's a tip for losing weight: Don't just start eating when you feel hungry. I could be that you're dehydrated. You should drink a glass of water first, then wait 10 minutes or more and see if you're still hungry. If so, then consume healthfully! God Bless You!!!
From Kathleen, Age 14 - 04/19/02 - IP#: 24.215.13.xxx go to original board
Hey everyone! Recently i started a diet and its been so great! So far I lost about 6lbs and I've been doing it the healthy way too. I've been cutting my meals in half, instead of Juice I drink ice water. I've almost completely cut back on snacks except for the odd rice cakes once in a while, and i'll always pack myself a healthy lunch instead of Cafeteria food.also, I've been exercicing for over an hour each day. all that exercise sounds tough, but its actually easy. I have phys-ed everyday for 76mins so that helps, but everyday after school i always find some sort of physical activity to do like biking, rollerblading, basketball, soccer, running with the dog and those types of things. you guys should give it a try and you'll see how well it works! good luck!
From Mary, Age 17 - 04/12/02 - IP#: 217.230.107.xxx go to original board
I have some things to say ->
IF you really want to loose weight, don'T insult yourself by saying "I'm fat" or "I'm so fat": Why? Well, I gained weight and got "fat" through depression. Saying things like those above sayings, and what many of what I've seen below, can make you really depressed and cause anxiety.. which can lead to gaining weight! Not loosing weight!
Don't starve yourself to loose weight. That is the wrong thing to do! I saw a great tip yesterday... before you eat something unhealthy, eat 3 things that are healthy first. So to every thing you eat unhealthy or junky, eat 3 times as much healthy sstuff. BUt do remember! Too much of a good thing, is a bad thing! Thats why you should try to keep balance.
If you get hungry between meals, eat something small and healthy. Eat it slowly so your stomach registers itsself full before you stuff yourself too much. ALso,... (view more)I have some things to say ->
IF you really want to loose weight, don'T insult yourself by saying "I'm fat" or "I'm so fat": Why? Well, I gained weight and got "fat" through depression. Saying things like those above sayings, and what many of what I've seen below, can make you really depressed and cause anxiety.. which can lead to gaining weight! Not loosing weight!
Don't starve yourself to loose weight. That is the wrong thing to do! I saw a great tip yesterday... before you eat something unhealthy, eat 3 things that are healthy first. So to every thing you eat unhealthy or junky, eat 3 times as much healthy sstuff. BUt do remember! Too much of a good thing, is a bad thing! Thats why you should try to keep balance.
If you get hungry between meals, eat something small and healthy. Eat it slowly so your stomach registers itsself full before you stuff yourself too much. ALso, try turning on some music and dancing to it. Jazzericise as they call it, is a really good way to work out and have a great time too!!!
Don't read those fashion magazines!! They'll get you down, and make you want to do something darastic! Don't envy other peoples body, they have problems too. But don't envy them, because it'll make you feel worse!
Be happy. I know being fat, heavy, stout, chubby, overweight, and obese is not the healthiest situation on the earth! But be happy! Be content with yourself and patient! It will help alot! (view less)
From Ali, Age 13 - 04/10/02 - IP#: 205.188.195.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I'm about to enter high school and I weigh 135 pounds. I really can't stand my weight. I don't eat very healthily but recently I've been wanting to lose weight. Does anyone have ANY tips for me? I have no self control and I really want to lose weight by the time I enter high school. My abdomins are looking huge and I get really deppressed when I go shopping with my mom. I'm also really short so I never fit into anything. I'm pretty athletic but I can't stand hanging with all these perfect girls who fit in a size 2, it makes me so sad. Some of you are writing about how your weight loss programs have been going. I smiled because I'm so amazed by you. Proportion wise, I'm not doing good. So please, please, I need some tips on losing weight! Does anyone have a good diet and excersize plan that they could share with me?(I feel guilty because I'm asking for so much. So here's my tip for everyone else: Eat rice puffs for a snack if you're super hungry. They're sort of like water in a food substance and they're only 50 calories for one cup which takes a really long time. Unfourtunatly they taste HORRIBLE! I've gotten used to them, but if you can't try Quakes. Quakes are these rice chips and for 1 serving there's only seventy calories and believe me, they are DELICIOUS! Also, while eating dinner, put your fork down after taking a bite. It takes much longer to eat helping you eat less.)So... any advice?
Reply From jan, Age 14 - 04/12/02 - IP#: 209.91.194.xxx show message replied to go to original board
i'min the same situation as you i also way about 130 -135 but i have lost about 10 lbs. heres what i did
i stuffed my fridge with grapes plums peaches, you know all the fruits i like, oh and didn't buy junk food at all. then when i got hungry between meals all i had to do was eat a fruit or two. then i would dance around in my living romm for 30 min. to 45 min(you can do it with your friends it's fun) and i lost about 10 lbs. i kow how you feel though my best friends are the same age and height but a perfect size 1 and they have great curves it annoys me some times but i don't let it get to me. keep it up you can do it, also don't try and set your goals for like 20lbs in a month try something like i'll lose 2 lbs these two weeks then two or three the next two then 1 or two then a couple the next few it helps you feel more like you've acheived your goal and it's not that hard. bye good luck
From Ashlee, Age 14 - 03/31/02 - IP#: 67.202.12.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey guys! I'm 5'5" and weigh 170 pounds. According to the weight calculator, I should weigh a lot less. I really need to lose about 40 pounds or more, especially since summer is coming and I'm always invited to lots of pool parties. Has anyone tried Sugar Busters or another low carb diet? Did it work? I bought the Sugar Busters book, and it seems like it will work. I run around 7 miles a week, is that enough?
Reply From Michelle, Age 14 - 03/31/02 - IP#: 63.168.31.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I know exactly how you feel, and to let you know, it is possible. I was 175 pounds and am now 145 pounds. I lost all that weight in about a year. All i really did was count calories (limiting myself to 1550 a day) and exercise about a half hour a day. Just give yourself time, and you can do anything you set your mind to.
P.S. I'm 5'2", so i really was fat, i still am, but not as much as i was.
From Michelle, Age 14 - 02/15/02 - IP#: 216.109.204.xxx go to original board
Hi everbody. Well, I have a lot of tips, but I have one that I will tell everyone is the most important. WATER!!!!!!!!!!! You are made up of water and you need it survive. If you don't drink enough water it could lead to headaches, stomachaches, dehydration, and feeling all around icky. That's not the only reason I brought it up. Water is a great dieting tool. If you drink a big glass of water 10 minutes before you eat, it will fill you up and help you eat less. It will also balance out the food so you won't be so bloated after a large dinner because the water will digest fast. In other words, it will take up space you would cram with extra food. Water is also the best replacement for pop and juice containing 0 calories! It also cleans out toxins in your body such as caffine which can drag you down. I highly recomend drinking at least 5 glasses of water a day. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel. Good luck to all of you!
From Kay, Age 15 - 01/23/02 - IP#: 208.46.230.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi, I'm 15, 5'5" and I weigh between 173-175lbs. I would really like to get down to like 125lbs by my b-day(May 9th) Umm, well, if anyone wants to be my diet buddy or has any tips, please feel free to email me at calibabychica@yahoo.com or post a message here. Thanks.
Reply From Ana, Age 15 - 01/23/02 - IP#: 66.69.70.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey, i was born around the same time. and im 15 and 5'5' too! I remember when i was young i weighed 175 lbs and as of last yr i weighed 155, now i weigh 135 lbs and its been a dream come true for me. The first step is to set small goals, i swear by my weight loss that this works, if your 175 now, make a goal to lose just 5 lbs, and once you reach that goal, make another to lose just only 5 lbs, it works, my next goal is 130.
Ive COMPLETELY cut out junk food, all sodas, any and all forms of junk food, inluding manyonnaise and cheese. I now only drink water and eat healthy food. believe me, its been hard and the temptations were hard too, but i just kept in mind what i wanted the end result to be. I try and go to the gym everyday and do the treadmill for an hour; which for me burns 500 calories daily, and i do kickboxing three times a week, i had only been doing this for a couple of... (view more)hey, i was born around the same time. and im 15 and 5'5' too! I remember when i was young i weighed 175 lbs and as of last yr i weighed 155, now i weigh 135 lbs and its been a dream come true for me. The first step is to set small goals, i swear by my weight loss that this works, if your 175 now, make a goal to lose just 5 lbs, and once you reach that goal, make another to lose just only 5 lbs, it works, my next goal is 130.
Ive COMPLETELY cut out junk food, all sodas, any and all forms of junk food, inluding manyonnaise and cheese. I now only drink water and eat healthy food. believe me, its been hard and the temptations were hard too, but i just kept in mind what i wanted the end result to be. I try and go to the gym everyday and do the treadmill for an hour; which for me burns 500 calories daily, and i do kickboxing three times a week, i had only been doing this for a couple of weeks when i saw the scale drop from 140 to 135. None of my jeans fit me right anymore now because their too big! its all about willpower and doing whats right for your body, not depriving of food, i made that mistake, and the scale never budged, but now im eating healthy and its dropping w/ excercise. hoped i can help, if u have AOl, and are on IM, my screen name is VineVixen17 if you'd like to talk. (view less)
From *ChickaDee*, Age 15 - 01/02/02 - IP#: 206.102.156.xxx go to original board
I just wanna let everyone know who's trying or is on a diet that they CAN do it! I went from 215-220 lbs. to 140 lbs. It's taken me almost a year (since the end of last March) but it's so worth it! I went from a size 18 which were soooo tight to a size 8-10. I'm still not where I wanna be since I'm only 5'3. I want to be aroud 110 - 115 and I know I will reach that in a matter of months. Everyone needs to have confidence to lose weight. When you're eating food ask yourself why you are eating this food and if you REALLY want it or are you just bored. Drink as much water as you possible can! You have to be happy with yourself or you won't be able to achieve anything. You'll just sit around feeling sorry for yourself like I did for many many years. I had been fat my whole entire life but now I'm finally getting to where I should and wanna be. People I've known my whole life don't even... (view more)I just wanna let everyone know who's trying or is on a diet that they CAN do it! I went from 215-220 lbs. to 140 lbs. It's taken me almost a year (since the end of last March) but it's so worth it! I went from a size 18 which were soooo tight to a size 8-10. I'm still not where I wanna be since I'm only 5'3. I want to be aroud 110 - 115 and I know I will reach that in a matter of months. Everyone needs to have confidence to lose weight. When you're eating food ask yourself why you are eating this food and if you REALLY want it or are you just bored. Drink as much water as you possible can! You have to be happy with yourself or you won't be able to achieve anything. You'll just sit around feeling sorry for yourself like I did for many many years. I had been fat my whole entire life but now I'm finally getting to where I should and wanna be. People I've known my whole life don't even recongize me anymore. It's the greatest feeling. Hehe. But just because you are overweight does not mean you are a bad person. You are more beautiful than that person who is making fun of you, inside and out. I know everyone can do it. Maybe not right now because the younger you are the harder it is but some day you will not be overweight. Thanks! And good luck! :):):)PS - I lost my weight just by not eating as much, eating healthier foods and exercising religiously.:-D (view less)
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