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Reply From Renee, Age 18 - 06/12/03 - IP#: 146.82.213.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Put up reminders on your cabinets (Such as quotes or pictures) that remind you that you're trying to lose weight. That way, every time you head to the kitchen, you'll see them and you'll be less tempted to eat. You could also keep a bottle of water with you. Every time you get a craving, take a drink of water.

Reply From Becky, Age 14 - 06/03/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
HI! i have lost 16 lbs in the last week,and one thing that has really helped is a scale(put it in ur bathroom or something like that)my mom bought me one!everytime i feel to urge to binge eat i always step on the scale to remind me i need to lose weight

Reply From Becky, Age 14 - 06/03/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
HI! i have lost 16 lbs in the last week,and one thing that has really helped is a scale(put it in ur bathroom or something like that)my mom bought me one!everytime i feel to urge to binge eat i always step on the scale to remind me i need to lose weight

From Jenna, Age 19 - 06/01/03 - IP#: 63.186.40.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Today: 200 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 140 lb - FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO NEED ENCOURGEMENT STRENGTH AND MOTIVATION...Whatever you do don't lose weight for the wrong reasons.i am about 200 hundred pound and i'm 5'5 and i'm going on a diet to lose 50-60 pounds. But i'm doing it for me and for my health. Don't lose it to get a guy or a girl. You will still be you when you lose weight you'll be in a smaller body. and if people can't see how good you are with a few extra pounds they're not worth it and can't see how good of a person you are without the extra pounds.i'm going on a low carb low cal diet. and my boyfriend told me that i was beautiful just the way i am and he's happy with my at my size because of the kind of person i am. so it's obvious i'm not doing it for him. i'm doing it for me for my health and for my future. if you're a beatiful person on the inside that's all you need. that special someone will find their way to you.

Reply From Jenna, Age 12 - 05/18/03 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi Kate I have the same problem and what makes it even worse is my family makes fun of me all the time. You let everyone get to you 120 was a great for you and what you should do is try to keep yourself busy with crafts and stuff so you aren't bored. Also Cut you food servings in half and only eat half. Also excerise like for an hour in a half every day It really helps! Trust me I was 189lbs before I went on this site and I got motavation to do what other people are doing I am now down to 167. I lost 22lbs in 2 weeks doing what I told Just keep it up and you have pounds coming off like you wouldn't belive it. Oh ya DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER! I do flavor water because it tastes good but it makes me more thirsty when i drink it so it makes it so i drink more of it or I drink pure water after a boadle of that. Don't let anyone dicourage you you will just gain more weight and like if you ... (view more)

Reply From Jenna, Age 12 - 05/18/03 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi Kate I have the same problem and what makes it even worse is my family makes fun of me all the time. You let everyone get to you 120 was a great for you and what you should do is try to keep yourself busy with crafts and stuff so you aren't bored. Also Cut you food servings in half and only eat half. Also excerise like for an hour in a half every day It really helps! Trust me I was 189lbs before I went on this site and I got motavation to do what other people are doing I am now down to 167. I lost 22lbs in 2 weeks doing what I told Just keep it up and you have pounds coming off like you wouldn't belive it. Oh ya DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER! I do flavor water because it tastes good but it makes me more thirsty when i drink it so it makes it so i drink more of it or I drink pure water after a boadle of that. Don't let anyone dicourage you you will just gain more weight and like if you ... (view more)

Reply From brittany, Age 13 - 05/15/03 - IP#: 67.243.202.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey if you want to loose whight and ecercise well have a friend do it with you take a walk up to some where and talk so you can stay alive!!!!!!!!!!

Reply From Zoey - 05/01/03 - IP#: 63.162.72.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Bailey do not be afraid to go outside because other people laugh or give strange looks.I was in like the same sitch I lost 320 lbs in 2 years. People are mean they used to call me "the Big Bluebrry" and scream every time I walked down the hall so when I started to work out I would try to prove them wrong and that is what kept me going. I suggest you get a Tread Mill and pick so many miles you would like to run a week. STart with like 15 the first week and try to build up each week. Now I weigh 135 lbs 5'5> well that is my sucess story I hope to see yours soon Thank You and I wish you luck.

Reply From Zoey - 05/01/03 - IP#: 63.162.72.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Bailey do not be afraid to go outside because other people laugh or give strange looks.I was in like the same sitch I lost 320 lbs in 2 years. People are mean they used to call me "the Big Bluebrry" and scream every time I walked down the hall so when I started to work out I would try to prove them wrong and that is what kept me going. I suggest you get a Tread Mill and pick so many miles you would like to run a week. STart with like 15 the first week and try to build up each week. Now I weigh 135 lbs 5'5> well that is my sucess story I hope to see yours soon Thank You and I wish you luck.

From Jenna, Age 13 - 04/28/03 - IP#: 24.62.60.xxx  go to original board
Well i used to be over weight but now i am not and i just wanted to say that it can be really hard to stay motivated but some thing that really helped me is dancing while listening to your favorate cd (or the radio)..it really can be a lot of fun..just try it! Well good luck guys and if you want to chat or you want some tips e mail me at EmailFromJenna@yahoo.com

From Han, Age 14 - 03/08/03 - IP#: 81.77.129.xxx  go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 130 lb, Today: 106 lb (BMI %tile: 9) - hia i'm 13 n wen i used to be 130 pounds when i was 5 foot 3 i really didn't like it n id always luk in magazines n wana b like them, i always wantd to b a magazine model. Anyway 1 day i got really tired of bein fat n i just stopped eatin snacks like crisps chocolate n sweets n vrytime i really wanted them n wanted to giv up i lukd at my magazines n i ate a piece of fruit or something. i also statd walkn the dog once a day around the block, then i started runnin n doin xtra activities afta school n at lunch. It really workd n i am now 5 foot 7 and weigh 106 pounds n best of all i hav an agent nd am doin sum magazine shoots. just remember vry1 is a different shape n if u cnt be happy with that then yes exercise n diet will work but thats only if u want it there is nothin wrong with not bein stick thin, just be healthy and be happy for that.

Reply From Leanne, Age 13 - 03/01/03 - IP#: 152.163.189.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi! I'm a little heavier than u but i know how it is, im 5'9" and 170 lbs. I also want 2 look good in a bathing suit 4 the summer. I have a few pool partys and i want 2 look good, im trying 2 work on my stomach rite now so i might b able 2 get into a 2piece. Im doing crunches(situps) and walking on a treadmill while im watching TV, so at least im doing something since its 2 cold 2 go outside, i hope ill c results! another good idea is 2 buy a bathing suit thjat u would REALLY like 2 fit into, even though it mite not look good on u yet, and then that way ull have an incentive 2 lose weight, im thinking about doing that. well hope i helped! if u want 2 talk more email me @ churchchickkk@aol.com

Reply From Pinksy1, Age 17 - 02/19/03 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I am the same way. I do walk away the pounds and by the middle, i am ready 2 collapse lol. wut i do is picture myself very very fat. that keeps me motivated to keep going. good luck and i hope i helped!

Reply From Pinksy1, Age 17 - 02/19/03 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I am the same way. I do walk away the pounds and by the middle, i am ready 2 collapse lol. wut i do is picture myself very very fat. that keeps me motivated to keep going. good luck and i hope i helped!

Reply From Adriana, Age 13 - 02/17/03 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hey! You know what I do? Whenever I see a pizza or some junk food, I say 'Do I want to gain 10 lbs?!' And I won't want it anymore, lol. I don't know, that's just what I do! Hope I've helped...in some way lol.