From Nicole, Age 18 - 01/09/11 - IP#: 98.195.142.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 216 lb, Today: 216 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 140 lb - Okay, my prom is May 7th. It would be really nice to go and feel beautiful in my dress, and i don't think i'd feel the best with my weight currently. My eating habits are terrible, just average really. I drink water and tea mostly. I don't always eat healthy food, but i usually eat it in small portions. My concern is really exercise. I tend to get bored easily when working out which is why i quit after a week or so. What can i do to stop that?
Reply From Christine, Age 18 - 01/09/11 - IP#: 150.135.210.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I have the same problem, and here are some solutions that I'm trying:
1. If you want to start running, sign up for a race a few months ahead of time and train with something like the Couch to 5K method.
2. Pick up a new sport you've never tried, like tennis.
3. Find a friend who wants to try out a sport with you.
4. If you're near a gym, sign up for a class like cycling. If you have to sign up for a month at a time, even better.
5. Walk someone's dog (bonus if you can get paid for it).
From Kristin, Age 18 - 12/23/10 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 200 lb, Today: 194 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 130 lb - I haven't been here in probably about 5 years, and in those years I've definitely seen some extremes in my weight. During the summer I reached my highest weight, 210lbs. But, after 4 months at college, I'm down to about 194 and it feels great. It sounds cliche, but I want to start off fresh with the new year. Any help with motivation and tips would be appreciated. Good luck everyone!
Reply From Ava, Age 18 - 12/27/10 - IP#: 75.170.52.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Well a weightloss buddy is always helpful! Lots of fresh fruit, veggies, lean protein and whole grains. Workout! Find something you love. I hate sports but found out I love the cardio classes at my local YMCA. Or walk for an hour everyday. It's free and tones you up. Good luck!
From Jess, Age 21 - 08/24/10 - IP#: 67.169.235.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 230 lb, Today: 230 lb (BMI: 41), Goal: 125 lb - Okay. So I'm ready to start losing weight. I just don't where to being. How should I change my diet? I'm not going to starve myself just because I want to be skinny. Which exercises I should start doing? Stop I walk/run? I can't afford a gym and I really want to prove to everyone that I can do this on my OWN. I'm ready to lose weight. I'm tired of making excuses.. I just need the support. Does anyone have any advice and tips for me just starting out? I hope this website has people who post on here frequently. For those of you who lost weight.. how did you do it? What did you do? I know.. so many questions!! :P
Reply From Jeimi, Age 19 - 08/24/10 - IP#: 69.121.188.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hey Jess, well i still have a long way to go but i can tell you how i started.First off i stoped drinking my calories, so no juice no soda none of that. Instead i try to eat as much fruit as possible. I also avoid fried foods, or fast foods. But when i go out i do have something i don't normally have, just try your hardest not to pig out which btw at frist is hella hard. For breakfast and dinner i have something light idk that's just me you don't have to. As for workingout, exercisetv.com is awsome try it out they have free workouts. Also i downloaded a turbojam workout if you want it just tell me and i can find a way to e-mail it to you. Also when i'm down i look for motivation, i search weighloss stories in google or youtube, there are lots. Last thing is never give up no matter how hard it gets we can all do this i believe in me and in you . God bless and you can count on me if you need a weight loss buddy =)
From Jaime, Age 19 - 01/12/09 - IP#: 69.212.51.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'9", Start: 350 lb, Today: 350 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 180 lb - Hello everyone I am 19 years old weighing 350 pounds. I would like to lose between 3-5 pounds a week (I know this is possible). I have a intern in Florida as an lifeguard for Disney in August and I will be very embarrassed to wall around in a swim suit looking the way I look at the moment. Also being the size that I am I am unable to ride the rides at the amusement park. Currently I am in college and it is very hard for me to make it to the gym. I walk around a very large campus daily (this is about the only type of exercise that I do daily). I used to play a lot of sports (basketball & swimming and diving) so I believe I have a lot of muscle on me. However, I have about 3 times more fat than muscle. I am unsure on how to go about losing weight. I have pretty good eating habits (in my opinion). I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. I also only drink water (well over 8 glasses a day). I also have three balance meals a day (sometimes only two). Since I am unable to make it to the gym I want to try to exercise for at least an hour on my WII FIT daily. However, I need motivation to do so. Sometimes I get bored with the game and stop only after ten minutes. I also at times find myself spending most of the hour in the fun balance games. I would like to work with someone one on one and try to work out together using WII FIT (maybe on webcam if that’s possible). I think motivation is a key part of a weight loss plan and I believe that Is what I need. I also need to know exactly what I should be doing on the WII FIT for a good work out (I am clueless what a good workout is). Below I have listed the different aerobic exercises for WII FIT Short Distance Run 10 Minute Run Free Run 2 Minute Hula-hoop 5 Minute Hula-hoop 2 Minute Basic Step 10 Minute Advance Step Free Step Up To 30 Minutes (this is where you walk on and off the stepper while watching your favorite TV show) you can reach me on AOL (Jaime11Jones) or YIM (Jaimenjones) night and day thank you I hope to hear from everyone soon good luck!
Reply From Trinise, Age 18 - 01/28/09 - IP#: 168.18.235.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I commend you on trying to find a way to exercise that you can get into instead of opting not to exercise at all. I think that you should consider trying to find someone who is in your approximate weight range to exercise with you, trust me, exercising is much easier when you do it with a partner that shares the same conditions as you do. and remember that the weight loss process is NOT EASY so stick to it!!! U won't regret it if you do but you will if you don't.
From Arturo, Age 13 - 12/17/08 - IP#: 207.69.137.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 175 lb, Today: 175 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 110 lb - I need some HUGE tips.. This year I will be promoting from a junior high to a high school and yearly they have a trip to the water park while at the water park i would like to take my shirt off and be proud of myselff.. i mean i dont want killer abs i want a flat stomach.. nnot a huge gut sticking out..please write back with GREAT tips..
Reply From Jessica, Age 18 - 12/18/08 - IP#: 208.96.109.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Turbo jam.. i couldn't say it any better.
Google it, it's the best workout video, they have ab jam, learn and burn, 20 minute workout, 45 minute workout, turbo sculpt and more.
You'll be surprised.
good luck.
From MissyK, Age 18 - 07/06/04 - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx go to original board
My best friend bought a hula hoop...you know one of those heavy bamboo ones? Well, she used it for half an hour to an hour everyday for a week and she lost 5lbs! I'm going to get one tomorrow! But it just doesn't make sense to me...how can hula hooping make someone lose so much weight? She didn't diet or do any other exercises, either! I doubt it's water weight, because she does look thinner. Have any of you had good experiences with the hula hoop? Oh...and this is how I did today: Breakfast: whole wheat bread, 2 nectarines Snack: oatmeal Lunch: sushi Snack: Pinacolada drink Dinner roasted chicken, veggies. Exercise: 200 jumping jacks, 50 crunches and still doing more tonight! ~~MissyK~~
Reply From Molly, Age 18 - 12/12/03 - IP#: 82.33.41.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Do things that you enjoy. Maybe bike riding, swimming, running, roller bladeing? If you stick to fun things then you will enjoy becoming more healthy :)
From Veronica, Age 17 - 10/15/03 - IP#: 67.65.153.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi, new here. Just wondering if anyone has any exercise routines that they feel really work. I have a membership to a gym and I work out there, walk a mile, and am thinking about starting Pilates, but I'm at a lost trying to figure out how much is enough or not enough. Anybody 'experienced' :) in this department could you please help me out? Thanx
Reply From Aida, Age 20 - 10/15/03 - IP#: 66.185.84.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I have these exercise tapes called the FIRM......you can order them at firmdirect.com........ive been doing these for about three weeks now....i havent been to a gym and i have lost 15lbs........and im getting muscles also.....their really easy to do.........they have aerobics, light weightlifting and the best of all cardio.......and seriously anyone can do these exercises.....and ull see a change after 10 workouts or less....and u dont ahve to do it everyday.......they make u do it every other day so u dont over train.........hope ive helped
From Kristeen, Age 14 - 06/25/03 - IP#: 68.15.13.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hi my name is kristeen i need to lose 50 pounds to go to Minnesota cuz i dont want my family makin fun of me.If anyone wants to help me please e mail me at chattygurl4life@yahoo
Reply From Renee, Age 18 - 06/26/03 - IP#: 146.82.213.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Walk as much as you possibly can. Walking is the easiest exercise to lose weight. You can also throw in some aerobics, stretches, and strengthening exercises to help.
From Kristeen, Age 14 - 06/25/03 - IP#: 68.15.13.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hi my name is kristeen i need to lose 50 pounds to go to Minnesota cuz i dont want my family makin fun of me.If anyone wants to help me please e mail me at chattygurl4life@yahoo
Reply From Renee, Age 18 - 06/26/03 - IP#: 146.82.213.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Walk as much as you possibly can. Walking is the easiest exercise to lose weight. You can also throw in some aerobics, stretches, and strengthening exercises to help.
From Kate - 06/21/03 - IP#: 205.188.208.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
guys i need some help. i got the diet down pat, its the A T K I N S diet that im doing however, i cant get out to run cause of all the rain New jersey is getting! it pours every day, and were flooding as of now in the part i live in. please, what can i do to exersise indoors?
Reply From Renee, Age 18 - 06/21/03 - IP#: 146.82.213.xxx show message replied to go to original board
If you have stairs, walk up and down them constantly, do leg lifts (lie on your back and hold you legs together about 2-6 inches off the floor), sit ups, push ups, squats if you have weights, and use dumbells (handweights or a can of food you don't like) to strengthen your arms.
From Bethany, Age 12 - 05/28/03 - IP#: 24.197.186.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 300 lb - Please someone help me! I am 300 pounds and I'm only twelve. I can't fit in anything. I hate it! My mom is so ashamed of me she just avoids me because I am SO fat. My dad makes remarks under his breath like "i can't believe she's MY daughter." I can't stop eating, I've had 4 pieces of pizza and two cupcakes already. I can't stop . I've tried dieting but it always turns out the same I diet then see somthing tasty and I get to the eating. I've tried swimming but I can't do one measly lap running is like the worst. You have to help me I have no friends at school, even the teachers are kind of mean. I dread gym I get teased until my head spins. Nobody else in my WHOLE family is fat except for me. Please reply to this message or e-mail me at moonbeamz4432@hotmail.com.
Reply From Renee, Age 18 - 06/12/03 - IP#: 146.82.213.xxx show message replied to go to original board
If you can't stop eating....walk,walk, walk...wallk until you can't walk no more. do this every single day. walking is the easiest exercise. instead of taking elevators use the stairs. Instead of riding in a car, walk to places. Every little thing helps.
From Bethany, Age 12 - 05/28/03 - IP#: 24.197.186.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Today: 300 lb - Please someone help me! I am 300 pounds and I'm only twelve. I can't fit in anything. I hate it! My mom is so ashamed of me she just avoids me because I am SO fat. My dad makes remarks under his breath like "i can't believe she's MY daughter." I can't stop eating, I've had 4 pieces of pizza and two cupcakes already. I can't stop . I've tried dieting but it always turns out the same I diet then see somthing tasty and I get to the eating. I've tried swimming but I can't do one measly lap running is like the worst. You have to help me I have no friends at school, even the teachers are kind of mean. I dread gym I get teased until my head spins. Nobody else in my WHOLE family is fat except for me. Please reply to this message or e-mail me at moonbeamz4432@hotmail.com.
Reply From Renee, Age 18 - 06/12/03 - IP#: 146.82.213.xxx show message replied to go to original board
If you can't stop eating....walk,walk, walk...wallk until you can't walk no more. do this every single day. walking is the easiest exercise. instead of taking elevators use the stairs. Instead of riding in a car, walk to places. Every little thing helps.
Reply From Nancy, Age 24 - 05/23/03 - IP#: 165.121.137.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I'm not a teenager (!), but to answer your question: about a year ago, I did Tae Bo for a whole
year. Can't remember how much I lost, but it did make me stronger! Not only that, by doing it reg. (@ least 20min. a day), I felt more focused (I have ADD), & more confident! Try it! I'm trying to get back into shape, too....I recommend Tae Bo Basic,
&/or CRUNCH/Tae Boxing. Also try a Pilates Video....
From Lola, Age 17 - 05/04/03 - IP#: 81.131.116.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Today: 175 lb (BMI %tile: 91) - Hey, i'm 5'7" and 175lbs i really want to loose a bit of weight before i go back to college in September, so that gives me a good few months to try. Thing is, when i go to exersice i find i can't be bothered and keep putting it off, then when i try and eat less, i tell myself i'll start tomorrow..and tomorrow...and the next day, etc! Lol!! Anyway, i'm looking for a 'loosing-weight' buddy to email each other and help each other along, if you're interested e-mail me on silent_lola@hotmail.comSpeak to you soon!
Reply From Kate, Age 21 - 05/04/03 - IP#: 192.108.16.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I know what you mean! I'm the same way. I'm in college now (a junior almost senior) and I find myself doing the same. However, what I like to do is take walks around the campus, rollerblade(my fav thing). Anyway, find a park or if ya can get to your campus, walk around it and make yourself more familar with it. AS for food, omg, I know its hard, esspecially around finals*makes a face* and such makes food more tempting. But I found that if you exercise, I do not become as hunger. Msg back here if ya want my screen name or e-mail adress.
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