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From Brittany, Age 16 - 04/08/02 - IP#: 199.35.31.xxx  go to original board
Hi everyone, Its me Brittany again. I just wieghed myself. I weigh 197 lbs, instead of the 207 lbs. I weighed last week. I know many people would think that it is unhealthy to lose that much in one week, but I didnt do anything unhealthy. I lost those 10 pounds in one week! All i did was cut of a little of my food intake and add in a walk to the store a day, but not to buy anything. Thats all! I am so proud of myself your stories have helped me alot. All it takes is to push away that extra food you don't need. I still eat the same food I used to, I just put in a few more servings of fruit and veggies, but instead of eating 4 pieces of pizza I only have one and a piece of fruit or drink a glass of water. It is really hard for me because I have no self-control.I am still losing weight and at the rate I was gaining weight(approx. 2 puonds a day) I needed to lose weight. I still have 50... (view more)

Reply From Rachel, Age 20 - 04/07/02 - IP#: 24.71.218.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
dear sean i got your message and i think that the only problem your having is are you eating to big of portions? i know that worked for me. i would normaly have like 3 sauseges and now i only have like 1 1/2 or somthing like that it works try it.

Reply From Cassi, Age 13 - 12/17/01 - IP#: 12.8.20.xxx   show message replied to go to original board
Hey, all you have to do is just put a little bit of the food on your plate. Then when you are eating the food take small bites. If you're still hungry take a little bit and take small bites. This will seem like you are eating alot but you will really only be eating a normal amount of food.

Reply From Helena, Age 9 - 08/08/01   show message replied to go to original board
Even if you don't want to you should try this: Before every meal or big snack drink water until you're not really hungry.

Reply From Kate, Age 13 - 01/14/01   show message replied to go to original board
Hi Faren! My name is Kate and I am 13. I have lost 6 lbs since about 2 weeks with advice from the people who replied to my notice. It is simple. Eat whatever you like but only eat half of it. For example,instead of eating a whole pizza eat half and leave the rest until the next day. You are not fat at all but if you think you are then I might as well help you so good luck, Kate from Ireland.

Reply From Annie, Age 11 - 01/13/01   show message replied to go to original board
Well done! I have just lost five pounds in 12 days since starting my diet and I feel great. My mum has told me that although I lost a lot at first, it will slow down but that is fine. The important thing is that my weight is going down. My secret? Eating low calorie foods, less fat, low calorie soups at 50 calories each, more water, more fruit and more exercise. My mum has trawled the supermarkets for the food that I like but low calorie. I can even eat sweet and sour chicken at 220 calories. Not a big portion but I am educating myself to eat less. I haven't even felt hungry yet. I am about 20 pounds overweight, or rather 15 pounds now and I know that I will reach my goal. I haven't even felt hungry yet.

Reply From Kate, Age 13 - 01/12/01   show message replied to go to original board
OK, if you eat half of what you normally eat you will you will lose weight easily. You can still eat whatever you like but only eat half that amount. For example, when you buy a bar of chocolate eat half of eat and also eat as much fruit as you like and drink as much water as you like. Good Luck, Kate!!!