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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)

Reply From Ana, Age 15 - 12/15/01 - IP#: 66.69.70.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I know chewing gum can't solve all my problems, but we all have different ways of trying to lose wieght. You've probably heard this a thousand times, but u gotta excercise and eat right, excercise for at least 30 min a day, walking, arobics, whatever -u- want to do, the eating right part-will make an Incredible difference, ive lost like 5 pounds so far w/ eating right and occasional excercise. Whats been hard for me is the eating right, not the excercise. I quit sodas completely. I read in an article if you do that you'll definetly lose 25lbs within a year. I started drinking just water, juice and milk, and no junk food. No fried or fast foods, no candies (chocolate-thats been the hardest), cut down on the meats and not snacking in between meals, thats what gets u, i know sometimes when im full i just want to keeping eating but i stop and drink water to curb my appetite instead. hoped i could help.

Reply From angie, Age 14 - 11/17/01 - IP#: 209.255.240.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey i also weight 130 and i also want to lose some weight i sugest doing losts of exersizes and drinking water in stead of soda and stuff like that and no fast food. i use to weight 140 and its working for me.

Reply From elizabeth, Age 14 - 10/29/01 - IP#: 24.4.254.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
hey, I WAS ONLY IN 8THGRADE AND 144 I FELT SOOO FAT WELL WHAT I DID IS I WENT OUT FOR SPORTS LIKE CHEERLEADING, FEILD HOKEY,VOLLEYBALL AND,BBALL WELL SUPRISINGLY I MADE THE TEAM IN ALL OF THEM, THIS AND ATCHING WHAT I ATE GOT ME DOWN TO 119 AND I AM NOW A FRESHMAN IN HIGHSCHOOL AND GUESS WHAT THE WEIGHTS STILL OFF!!( I'M STILL DOING ALL THE SPORTS AND WATCHING WHAT I EAT THO!!)GOOD LUCK

Reply From Meghan, Age 15 - 10/07/01 - IP#: 207.230.202.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I am 15 also... I weigh about 150 and I am 5'5. I find myself constantly eating also... and then I look in the mirror and ask myself why I did that, I wasn't hungary. My best advice would be to know that you are a beautiful person and that you are loved! You can join a dance group, or go to a close park and shoot some hoops... that is one of my hobbies. But you could just go for a walk, or babysit some kids who like to play outside. That would keep you from not eating and get you out to play and get a little exercise. You also have to TELL yourself that you don't want those chips in the cubboard and that you ARE STRONG... I write little Abbreviations on my hands that remind me that I am strong... like y.a.b. or y.d.n.t- YOU ARE BEAUTIFUl and YOU DON'T NEED THAT! I believe that you can do this... keep me updated... my email is... bail_e_30@hotmail.com

Reply From Eric, Age 14 - 09/27/01 - IP#: 209.221.97.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi! I ran across your message! Well, I am going to say that I am about 70 pounds overweight and it is hard for me too. When people see me running up the stairs at school, I can hear them laughing and pointing. I have tried so much to lose weight, but I just can't stop eating. It is a habit, but I am not at bad as before. I just need more control and hopefully I can lose some more weight and be more healthier. I know you can do it!
My tip is to work out as much as you can. How about walking to school every morning. I do that and I received a compliment saying that I looked trimmer. :) Also, move your legs while watching TV or doing something sitting down. I always do that. If you buy lunch at McDonalds, try to get a small fries or small burger compared to Large one. It really makes a difference! All in all, try your best and you can do it!

Reply From Devin, Age 10 - 09/08/01 - IP#: 216.78.44.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hi My Name Is Devin Who Ever Can Help Me With My
Weight I weigh 150 and I was very scared but today
I'm not. In P.E. we run for three minutes.I bumped
slowest to 9 fastest and fo all my friends I hope to
help them to I've lost 10 pounds by eating lot's of fruits and exersising.Hopefully you'll do the same thing.And if any of my friends are reading this hi and good luck! Bye.

Reply From Shay, Age 19 - 08/30/01 - IP#: 64.12.106.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
I'm not a doctor, or anything, but my best advice is to worry more about getting healthy than anything. I went to college last year and because I didn't have a car, I walked everywhere and lost weight. So simple things like walking short distances like to a friends house instead of driving and drinking water instead of soda can help a lot. Also, take the stairs instead of the elevator and instead of McDonalds, go to Subway for meals. It's healthier.

Reply From Cody, Age 13 - 08/23/01 - IP#: 204.248.150.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
James, There are a few tricks you can use to lose what you want and if you stick with them, you won't ever gain the weight back.
Keep a bottle of ICE water with you and drink all the time, especially when you want to munch. Chew sugarless gum. It tricks your mind into thinking it's eating but your not actually putting anything in there. And the last two are to chew your food slowly. It tricks your stomach into thinking it's full, seriously... it works and do something EVERYDAY. Walk your dog or your neighbors dog, go for a walk around the block, jumping jacks, scooter.. anything that will get your heart pumping for at least a 1/2 an hour. And no more than 1/2 an hour, not at first. If you do these 4 little tricks everyday, along with cutting your portions by half, like this site says, it will come off and maybe easier than you think.
Good luck and don't give up, dude!!

Reply From Christina, Age 15 - 08/11/01   show message replied to go to original board
The first thing matt is that u can't think of it being a diet you have to think of it as a life adjustment b/c u can't lose the weight and then go back to junk food. Also, excercise, and just a tip weight training is what actually speeds your metabolism but u should still do aerobic excercises like walking too

Reply From candy, Age 13 - 08/10/01   show message replied to go to original board
trey, what about cutting fast food trips by half? then half again? take frozen yogurt instead of ice cream and ask for no cream in your burger,

Reply From Andreina, Age 12 - 08/05/01   show message replied to go to original board
Hey,I was almost the same like you.But when joined sports like at school really worked alot.You can also eat what you are used to but always eat the half of it.For example If you are to eat a hambuger only eat half.Also try to eat lots of fruit and veggies,especially alot of water, at least three glasses a day .Hope my advice helps you like it helped me.Good luck :)

Reply From LUISA, Age 13 - 08/03/01   show message replied to go to original board
IT TOOK ME 2 MONTHS AND ALL I DID WAS EXERCISE EVERY DAY LIKE 50 SITUPS AND DONE GYMNASTICS AND SWIMMING AND NEVER ATE FAST FOOD. ATE THINGS LIKE BAKED POTATO, NOODLES, SOUP AND FRUIT AND VEG I NEVER GAVE UP JUNK FOOD CRISPS OR SWEETS JUST DIDN'T EAT AS MUCH OF IT
SO GOOD LUCK!!

Reply From kristy, Age 16 - 07/10/01   show message replied to go to original board
exercise.eat right.be patient.

Reply From Misty, Age 14 - 07/10/01   show message replied to go to original board
Hey I just wanted to give you a little of advice. Drink a bunch of water everyday. Lay off all the sweet food and try and eat 3 healthy meals a day. Instead of a candy bar(or anything sweet like that) eat a fruit fo a snack. Walk a little everyday. If you want anymore advice email me at talkitivesweetie87@aol.com

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