From Chantel, Age 14 - 07/20/07 - IP#: 75.80.235.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 160 lb, Today: 140 lb, Goal: 120 lb - (ACTUALLY 128 LBS.) But this is just a tip for everyone who's getting started. What helped me was first talking to my mom and friends about what I wanted to do so they could help me. Now I go grocery shopping with my mom and pick out the things I want around the house and I tell her the things that I don't want around the house. I love to eat fat free yogurts and fruit and you can find many ways to spruce up a boring salad with chicken and shrimp and tomatoes and avocados and fat free dressing :) By just making easy choices like getting something fat free or deciding to snack less in the beginning, you'll eventually develop habits. By getting your friends involved, you can start doing more active things with them, like riding your bikes together or going swimming on a daily basis, or even exercising together. It's difficult at first, because you're always telling yourself that you'll... (view more)(ACTUALLY 128 LBS.) But this is just a tip for everyone who's getting started. What helped me was first talking to my mom and friends about what I wanted to do so they could help me. Now I go grocery shopping with my mom and pick out the things I want around the house and I tell her the things that I don't want around the house. I love to eat fat free yogurts and fruit and you can find many ways to spruce up a boring salad with chicken and shrimp and tomatoes and avocados and fat free dressing :) By just making easy choices like getting something fat free or deciding to snack less in the beginning, you'll eventually develop habits. By getting your friends involved, you can start doing more active things with them, like riding your bikes together or going swimming on a daily basis, or even exercising together. It's difficult at first, because you're always telling yourself that you'll start tomorrow, but you have to make a commitment to start right now and set your mind to it. Every time you think of that muffin, think of loosing 5 pounds, and think of which one you want better. Also joining some gym or taking up yoga or some sport will help a lot, and if you're embarrassed, ask a friend to join with you. Don't give up dudes! And don't forget to treat yourself every once in a while, otherwise you'll go nuts. Good luck! (view less)
From Lyndsay, Age 15 - 03/26/07 - IP#: 65.54.154.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 165 lb, Today: 159 lb, Goal: 130 lb - Some good fast food meals are: Mcdonald's- Grilled chicken asian salad;=(300 calories) Subway- 6-inch turkey sub on wheat bread;=(400 calories) Taco Time- Lite Meal (chicken taco, chicken chili, & a diet coke)=(255 calories)...I usually get those if I get fast food..they are healthy choices!
From Teresa, Age 14 - 03/23/06 - IP#: 69.85.150.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'4'', Wt. S 210. C 205.5 G 185 - I have a tip..get together a pile of all good food. (yogurt, fruits, veggies, granola bars..ect)(((Good idea is some baked chips, put small amounts into indivual baggies and if you get a craving have one of the baggies, so you know your limit when your done with it!:) ))) Put all this food into a place in your kitchen that is easy to get too, maybe a shelf on your pantry, so you dont go looking through it and see all the bad stuff you can eat!
From beth, Age 14 - 11/20/05 - IP#: 84.68.144.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5ft 9, Wt. 204 Goal 150/160 - i agree with mark, loose weight to be healthy, don't worry when you muck up, everyone does!
I founbd a way to stop you eating when you're not hungry, take up a musical instrument. I come from a musical family anyway, but was never really interested untill i got into the indie scene, I started playing guitar a month ago. When you want to sound good,(because ppl are always not as good as they want to be when coming to things like that!!!!!!!) you practice more and more. it doesn;t have to be expensive, just one you always wanted to play..... once you get your hands on one and you REALLY want to sound good, the more you practice, the more you practice, the better you get, AND the less unnecessary food you'll binge on when your bored. it might not help you, but it has me, I havent lost that much weight, but it's working slowly but surely :D
From nikita, Age 17 - 01/28/05 - IP#: 210.11.188.xxx go to original board
i am 5,9 and i weigh about 400 pounds my mum wants me to lose the weight but i am happy being an elephant any suggestions would be great
From (a$$13, Age 17 - 01/02/05 - IP#: 195.93.32.xxx go to original board
Hi, I haven't been on this site for a while, but last year I managed to lose around 10lbs, but then I gave up without meaning to. My friend was going to have a swimming party in December which was the thing that was making me want to do it, but it got cancelled. But I thought to myself, I'll keep going, but I never did. The 10lbs made a huge difference, even though I'm still not perfect. I got under the overweight mark for my height and age, and 4 or 5 people said to me "Have you lost weight?" Which was a fabulous feeling. I also felt more confident in smaller clothes. Anyway, it being the New Year and everything has inspired me to do it this time. No excuses, I need to get to my goal weight, which I don't even know what it is yet! I know I definetly want to lose at least a stone (14lbs) so i am going to aim to do this in 2 months, because if it is healthy to lose about 2lbs a week, then... (view more)Hi, I haven't been on this site for a while, but last year I managed to lose around 10lbs, but then I gave up without meaning to. My friend was going to have a swimming party in December which was the thing that was making me want to do it, but it got cancelled. But I thought to myself, I'll keep going, but I never did. The 10lbs made a huge difference, even though I'm still not perfect. I got under the overweight mark for my height and age, and 4 or 5 people said to me "Have you lost weight?" Which was a fabulous feeling. I also felt more confident in smaller clothes. Anyway, it being the New Year and everything has inspired me to do it this time. No excuses, I need to get to my goal weight, which I don't even know what it is yet! I know I definetly want to lose at least a stone (14lbs) so i am going to aim to do this in 2 months, because if it is healthy to lose about 2lbs a week, then that's 7 weeks, and one extra in case I slip. I think i am going to count calories, as it worked for me last time, and I'm going to try and take up some form of exercising. I thought about swimming, seeing as last year I paid for 12 swimming sessions, to encourage myself to go, and then only went once (lol) and seeing as I've lost 10lbs, I feel better in the swimming costume so... you know. Also, I'll try and persuade my friend to take up some martial arts or something, get my other friend to go for bike rides... And so on. Anyway, the reason i'm telling you all this is because when I was trying to lose weight last year, you were all my inspiration. You were the ones who pushed me to seriously try, and you listened (or read) when I was upset, or not doing well. It felt good to know I'm not the only one who's overweight, and that you're all out there doing it for yourselves. I felt if you could do it, so could I, and I want to thankyou, and ask if maybe, you'll help me again, and I'll try and help you too. :) Sorry about such a long post, or if I've repeated myself :P (Note: 1 stone (st) equals 14 pounds.) (view less)
From Melissa, Age 15 - 11/12/04 - IP#: 24.107.7.xxx go to original board
I have been here before, maybe 9-10 months ago. I gave up on dieting but I really want to get on it again. I weigh 250 pounds and am 5'6 or so. I try to cut back on what I eat but, like other people have said, its the temptation, especially around friends. if anyone can give me any tips it would be greatly appreciated. **********I read an article in a magazine and found this saying someone used as inspiration to lose weight. "Life is hard by the yard...by the inch, its a cinch." Meaning that if it is going to work you have to take it inch by inch and i understand that.
From Melissa, Age 15 - 11/12/04 - IP#: 24.107.7.xxx go to original board
I have been here before, maybe 9-10 months ago. I gave up on dieting but I really want to get on it again. I weigh 250 pounds and am 5'6 or so. I try to cut back on what I eat but, like other people have said, its the temptation, especially around friends. if anyone can give me any tips it would be greatly appreciated. **********I read an article in a magazine and found this saying someone used as inspiration to lose weight. "Life is hard by the yard...by the inch, its a cinch." Meaning that if it is going to work you have to take it inch by inch and i understand that.
From Lee, Age 17 - 10/19/04 - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx go to original board
My weight has fluctuated over the past two years. I am 5'4" and I weigh anywhere between 120(lowest weight I've been at so far) to 145. Lately, I've been at a steady weight of about 133-135. I know I'm not fat, but I am overweight for my small frame. Every Thursday and Sunday, my close group of girlfriends and I all go out to dinner at a restaurant. This is a ritual for us, because most of us are at different schools right now and it's hard to see each other as often as we'd like. When we first started doing this, I GAINED so much weight! Restaurant portions are huge and everything seems so fattening! Thankfully, I've found a trick. I usually order a salad with some sort of chicken in it, and I ask for the dressing on the side so they don't put to much and I can limit how much is on there! I'm trying a protein diet right now, so I can build up muscle. I am trying to get back into the habit of exercising for 30 minutes twice a day, 3-4 times a week. Good luck everyone, and I hope you can all achieve your goals!!
From Shay, Age 16 - 09/16/04 - IP#: 24.185.139.xxx go to original board
Hey everyone! Nobody will remember me cause I dont really post too often but I am proud to report I have lost about 70-75 pounds since mid-February. To everybody wanting to do Weight Watchers but cannot afford it go here: http://www.angelfire.com/me/kyoddie/points.html . It has a list of foods and their "point value" and says how many points you should have for your weight. I didnt use WW to lose my weight though, I was just posting cause I see its all everyones been talkin bout lately. GOOD LUCK!!!
From Jackie, Age 15 - 07/23/04 - IP#: 24.14.141.xxx go to original board
Hi! My name is Jackie, and I'm new here. I like music and theatre, I don't like school, and I'll be able to drive in 39 days! My goal is to loose 15 pounds before New Year's, and 25 pounds total before the end of the coming up school year. If you want to chat, you can instant message me (thespian831)! I love making new friends, so please tell me about yourselves! Have a great day!
From leah, Age 16 - 07/17/04 - IP#: 68.210.250.xxx go to original board
hi i've finally decicded to loose weight but i would like a weightloss buddy to keep me motivated. if there is anyone who has the faith and friendliness to keep me motivated i'd love for you to respond. i really would like to talk to someone who is around 230 to 245 and a girl of about 15 to 17. please respond if this identifies you. i would love to have a buddy.
From Elana, Age 15 - 07/07/04 - IP#: 65.7.177.xxx go to original board
Hey im 13. My mom first noticed i was gaining weight when fat started hanging over my jeans and my shirts were getting stretched out. When i was 11 i weight 99 lbs. and when i turned 12 and hit puberty i started eating more and more. i quickly went from 100 to 130 when my docter told me i needed to loose weight i lose 20 lbs. and was back to 110. After a summer of sitting around i was 135. i didnt realize i gained weight. When i was 14 i went from 130 to 159 and thats where i am now. and thats where i am nowi have very supporitive friends and family and im popular and having an amazing loving boyfriend. I dont eat for emotional eating but just because i like food. Today for breakfast I had 3 doughnuts from Dukin Doughnuts, 2 Ego Waffles, and 2 pieces of leftover pizza from last night. Then about a hour later i got hungry again so i had a bag of popcorn. Then me and my boyfriend went out... (view more)Hey im 13. My mom first noticed i was gaining weight when fat started hanging over my jeans and my shirts were getting stretched out. When i was 11 i weight 99 lbs. and when i turned 12 and hit puberty i started eating more and more. i quickly went from 100 to 130 when my docter told me i needed to loose weight i lose 20 lbs. and was back to 110. After a summer of sitting around i was 135. i didnt realize i gained weight. When i was 14 i went from 130 to 159 and thats where i am now. and thats where i am nowi have very supporitive friends and family and im popular and having an amazing loving boyfriend. I dont eat for emotional eating but just because i like food. Today for breakfast I had 3 doughnuts from Dukin Doughnuts, 2 Ego Waffles, and 2 pieces of leftover pizza from last night. Then about a hour later i got hungry again so i had a bag of popcorn. Then me and my boyfriend went out for lunch. I had 5 potato skins and the salmon. Then we went out for ice cream. I dont even know if i want to loose weight. My boyfriend says he likes a girl whos a little chubby and my mom says all i would need to do is loose 5 pounds and i would be okay but no more then 5. I asked her if i should loose 20 and she said no then i would be underweight. all my friends think im fat. i just weight myself and im 158...what do you guys think? should i go on a diet? (view less)
From Chloe, Age 13 - 07/03/04 - IP#: 154.5.159.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
HI I'm 13,5.2, and weight 150! HELP what do I do!!!I 've swiched from pop to Ice Tea thats a start but does anyone have any tips????
Reply From Jacquie, Age 15 - 07/03/04 - IP#: 4.131.21.xxx show message replied to go to original board
if you get a suger craving brush your teeth i know it sound dumb but someone told me and it helps stop the craving some and your teeth are white if you use dressing measure out a serving and put a little white vinger on it it makes it look like you have more dressig Frenchblackrose@yahoo.com
From Jimmy, Age 15 - 07/02/04 - IP#: 69.92.47.xxx go to original board
lately on ive noticed that all people ever talk about is girls and body image and girls and eating disorders and stuff like that....i wish theyd talk about the boys once in awhile cause we go through alot of body image issues to and they never seem to talk about us much just the girls.....its kind of sad
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