From Summer, Age 17 - 12/16/02 - IP#: 66.67.42.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 210 lb, Today: 431 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - Hi everyone. My name is Summer and i am 17. I weigh 431 lbs. I am 5'4. I have been overweight my whole life, but at age 12, i could have stopped it. Last year i lost my best friend...she died in a car crash with her 21 yr old boyfriend. He had been drinking and she was begging him to pull over, but he didn't. Then he went on the other side of the road where he collieded with an eighteen wheeler. Both of them died instantly. Before any of that happened i had weighed 210, and i was in progress of losing weight so i would be able to fit into the new dress i had bought for my cousins wedding. I wasn't ALL fat, half fat, and half muscle becasue i swam. But now, i am soo depressed at my deseased friend. It is the reason that i now weigh 431 lbs. If anyone has support or ways to lose weight please post...thanks to everyone for even reading this message. And god rest her in peace,I love you, Genn..(my best friend..)thanks..~Summer
Reply From swimf@n, Age 14 - 12/27/02 - IP#: 24.200.41.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey, i'm sorry to hear about your friend, i know it must've been really hard on you..have you thought of getting help? are you really depressed? because both my parents are psychiatrists..i know some things about that..cuz in a lot of cases, depression either leads to binge eating (what you might be doing now, eating because you're not happy and not being happy cuz you're eating...or even just thinking it doesn't matter anymore), or not eating at all (you lose the will to do anything)...and about the swimming, i'm on a swimteam too, i started 2 years ago..i used to weigh about 145ish, and now i weigh 128..no one thinks i'm the same person as before, i changed so much...and i enjoy it too!! i go 5-6 times a week for about 2 hours..try getting back into a sport, it does wonders and it helps if it's something yoou enjoy..i remember when i started it was SO hard..i was the slowest (not to... (view more)hey, i'm sorry to hear about your friend, i know it must've been really hard on you..have you thought of getting help? are you really depressed? because both my parents are psychiatrists..i know some things about that..cuz in a lot of cases, depression either leads to binge eating (what you might be doing now, eating because you're not happy and not being happy cuz you're eating...or even just thinking it doesn't matter anymore), or not eating at all (you lose the will to do anything)...and about the swimming, i'm on a swimteam too, i started 2 years ago..i used to weigh about 145ish, and now i weigh 128..no one thinks i'm the same person as before, i changed so much...and i enjoy it too!! i go 5-6 times a week for about 2 hours..try getting back into a sport, it does wonders and it helps if it's something yoou enjoy..i remember when i started it was SO hard..i was the slowest (not to mention the chubbiest) of everyone, including the 9 yr olds..listen it might be hard getting back into that swimsuit or track suit or whatever..but it's well worth it..just giving you some advice =)..stay strong..YOU CAN DO ANYTHING IF YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!! (view less)
From Katie, Age 17 - 10/21/02 - IP#: 192.108.16.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi, ok here it goes. My problem and it will sound strange, is that I can very seldom go to the bathroom. Because of this, my stoamche swells and I gain weight. My doctor ignores me when I explain it to him. I have tryed diet pills, but can not loose because it is very hard for me to urniate. Please, some help me.
Reply From Michelle, Age 14 - 10/23/02 - IP#: 63.168.31.xxx show message replied to go to original board
That can be a serious problem. If your doctor doesn't believe you, keep going to different ones who do. You are the only one who knows how you feel, and you should feel your best. In the mean time, try staying away from salty foods and a drink as much water as possible, and also try to exercise regularly. Lots of luv and good luck~Michelle
From rachel, Age 14 - 10/02/02 - IP#: 210.84.84.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hey everyonei was wondering if anyone has, or knows of someone who has developed diabetes from gaining weight. I have put on heaps since last yr, and ive been getting some of the symptoms for diabetes. Im not sure, and dont want to go to the doctor just yet, but if anyone has any info at all, id apreciate it sooooo much, thanks a million in advance
Reply From Jay, Age 13 - 10/02/02 - IP#: 152.163.188.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Yeah i agree with henry you should see a doctor its better safe then sorry
From JOHN, Age 15 - 08/24/02 - IP#: 64.233.211.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
SCHOOLIS ABOUT TO START AND I DONT WANT TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM I HAD WITH THIS ONE GUY AGAIN.LAST SCHOOL HE WILL ALWAYS TEASES ME ABOUT MY WEIGHT FROM MORNING TO THE END OF THE DAY. ASKING HIM TO STOP WON'T DO ANY GOOD BECAUSE IT WILL JUST MAKE HIM GO ON AND ON.AND WHEN HE TEAES ME I JUST GET MAD TO MYSELF AND WHEN I GET HOME ALL I DID WAS EAT ALL DAY AND NIGHT. HOW CAN I CONVINCE HIM THAT I AM ON A DIET SO THAT HE WILL NOT TEASES ME ANY MORE AND SO I WON'T GET MAD AGAIN AND START EATING A LOT AGAIN
Reply From rachel, Age 16 - 08/24/02 - IP#: 24.192.202.xxx show message replied to go to original board
try as much as u can to ignore him. if he teases u more, then go to counselor or soemone u can trust.
From jenny, Age 15 - 08/20/02 - IP#: 165.121.122.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
is it alright to take pills if any 1 has suggestions of what kind of diet pills please reply, this one girl and my school used to be really big but she took some pills and now she is so freakin skiny!!!!!!
Reply From Michelle, Age 14 - 08/20/02 - IP#: 63.168.31.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Like everyone else, I don't think diet pills are the way to go, they might seem like the 'easy way' but, most people just put the weight back on after they take them anyway. If you do decide you want to try diet pills, though, make sure you talk with your doctor about what kind is right for you, or even if you need them!! If the Doctor does perscribe some for you, make sure that you check all the chemicals in them, making sure there are no steroids, or thing that can react with other things you use. I hope you consider this carefully and do what is best for you. We're all here for you, good luck.
From Trent, Age 15 - 07/29/02 - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Im in high school and all year the kids called me doughboy they made mean pictures of me and called my house asking for the Fatty Fat. I lost all my friends they think if theyre seen with me theyll be considered losers im a loser. They always say what big Breasts i have and they put bras in my locker they trip me at school and beat me up to steal the little money i have . They spread rumors about me being gay they call me a faggot and they write graffiti in all the bathrooms about me they rip my clothes and even cut off some of my hair once . I went to some teachers and parents but they all say he same things lose weight and they wont tease you and harass you I want to just die I wish I was dead . I dont know how to lose weight im on an all junk food diet but i dont know what kind of meals would be healthy . i used to be healthy before my mom and dad died (they were killed by a drunk driver)i live with my aunt and uncle and theyre soo mean they say if your fat you deserve to be teased and my uncle always laughs about how i havent hit puberty he says im not a man and ill never be a man. I cry all the time I know there is always someone in a worse situation than mine but im not sure if thats true right now I wish i was never born I hope someone can help me please.
Reply From Michelle, Age 14 - 07/29/02 - IP#: 63.168.31.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I assume you go to school, and I suggest you talk to your school counselor as soon as possible, because what you said sounds like it could be classified as a type of abuse, and you could get out of that situation if you want to with your aunt and uncle, if not, your counselor will probably talk with them, because they might not realize (hard to believe) that they are doing that.
From Darren, Age 18 - 06/04/02 - IP#: 216.158.68.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hey! My names Darren, im not here about me..its about my girlfriend Katyln.I love her soo much, we have been together for 4 years now!She thinks she overweight...and shes not AT ALL!Shes 5'6 and weighs 92lbs.She wont eat...and when she does its only like a cookie.Im afraid somethings going to happen to her...and im very worried.Itook her out to the fairgrounds lastnight..i was telling her how i felt about her not eating..and how i wanted her to eat!I thought that it would make her eat right...but i was wrong..My best friend told me to threaten her of breaking up with her if she dont eat...but, im afraid that might not work out soo well!I was on here reading some things that people wrote...like:tell her that food is very important to us, and we need it! and....eat to live, not, live to eat! and a bunch of others!If anyone knows anything...any advice for me...PLEASE...PLEASE CONTACT ME...i would really turn my frown upside down......:( :)
Reply From clare, Age 17 - 06/05/02 - IP#: 195.92.67.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hi Darren
Do you think your girlfriend is anorexic? She could be from what you have said. She is very underweight from the sounds of it.
If she is anorexic telling her to eat won't make her eat. Anorexics stop eating usually because of a deeper problem than just because they think they are fat.
Does Katlyn recognise that she has a problem? If she does would she consider talking to a counselor or somebody about it.
From the sounds of it you sound like a very understanding person and I would encourage you to keep supporting Katlyn through letting her know that you are there to talk to but don't push too hard as she will only talk when she is ready. I wouldn't reccommend threatening to break up with her as this may make matters worse. She is probably insecure about herself which is why she thinks she is fat, threatening to break up with her may cause her to feel more insecure.
i hope that this is of some use to you and that Katlyn is okay
Clare
From Sam, Age 16 - 04/02/02 - IP#: 204.180.44.xxx go to original board
hey everyone, ok I'm 5'3 145lbs I'm very athletic and I run 4 miles aday. I don't eat meat, any candy with fat in it, chocolate, and I don't drink pop or any carbonated drinks. I have lost 30-40lbs I have changed my life style greatly...... but I still want to lose weightand so far so good. my weight caused me to be very depressed and eventually I had to start taking medication for depression. the biggest advice I can give to someone who has a depression problem or thinks they might have needs to get help. Trust me its hard to ask for help but even harder to deal with by urself.but I hope that my story can help give teens support and just proof that losing weight isn't impossible. for all of u who may suffer from depression get help before its too late......I thought it might be too late for me, but thankfully I did get help and now I feel 100% better. I know that I this is a personal... (view more)hey everyone, ok I'm 5'3 145lbs I'm very athletic and I run 4 miles aday. I don't eat meat, any candy with fat in it, chocolate, and I don't drink pop or any carbonated drinks. I have lost 30-40lbs I have changed my life style greatly...... but I still want to lose weightand so far so good. my weight caused me to be very depressed and eventually I had to start taking medication for depression. the biggest advice I can give to someone who has a depression problem or thinks they might have needs to get help. Trust me its hard to ask for help but even harder to deal with by urself.but I hope that my story can help give teens support and just proof that losing weight isn't impossible. for all of u who may suffer from depression get help before its too late......I thought it might be too late for me, but thankfully I did get help and now I feel 100% better. I know that I this is a personal belief but honestly the biggest help to me was god. I prayed everyday for him to help me and I still do to this day. I strongly believe that I am doing much better because of him.if u would like to talk to me about God or prayer, depression, being over weight, or ADD (which I also suffer from) write to me and I will answer ur questions. Good luck to all of u!! I'll keep u guys in my prayers. God Bless (view less)
From Jessica, Age 13 - 03/27/02 - IP#: 205.188.198.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I don't know what to do. I am 14, and 220 pounds. I am not unhealthy. I do alot of sports including Track, soccer and touch football. I am not bad, either. I am fast, I can run the 200m in about 26 seconds. But, I am always getting teased because no one believes I can. My father has physically and sexualy abused me. I have noticed that when I am forced to spend time with him, I gain weight. When I went of visitation for a few weeks, I lost 25 pounds. When I started to visit him again, I gained it all back and more. I eat healthy, I run 25-30 miles a week and I do alot of cardio and weight training. How do I lose the weight when I am forced to see him?
Reply From rachel, Age 14 - 03/27/02 - IP#: 216.142.233.xxx show message replied to go to original board
firstly, and im really sorry if i sound all high and mighty, but you have to tell someone about what your dad did, thats the most important thing. and the fact that you gain weight could mean heaps of things, you could be nervuos around him, i think that might be the most likely. please, i cant imagine how hard it would be to do this, but please tell a trusted adult or a teacher about what your father did to you
From catherine, Age 16 - 11/01/01 - IP#: 195.92.67.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
HI EVERYONE! I haven't wrote hear in a while. Im feeling pretty depressed so I thought writing my feelings down might make me feel better. My diets going really badly, I cant stop binging. 4 a while things were going well and I lost 14lbs but now ive put on at least 5lb in as many days! I dont know wot 2 do. Its really hard without anyone to turn to. My friends dont understand. They're all really thin and can never even begin to understand what its like to be fat. They try to make me feel better by telling me im not fat but it just makes me feel worse because i know that they're lying to try not to hurt my feelings. They mean well, but i know that im not going 2 be able 2 loose the weight i want 2 lose without support. If anyone has any weight loss ideas or would like to be email buddies, then u can email me at:alwayzsmiling4u@yahoo.co.uk
Reply From estee, Age 11 - 11/02/01 - IP#: 24.130.18.xxx show message replied to go to original board
that is exactly like my life. most of my friends are reallllllly skinny so they dont understand anything about weight. im reaaly depressed too. i talked to a sycologist, she helped a lot. talk to someone.
From Liz, Age 14 - 08/22/01 - IP#: 66.44.48.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I have a friend who is bullimic and she is really skinny anyway. She is a good athlete and doesn't need to be doing this to her body. Is there any way I can stop her?
Reply From Luisa, Age 13 - 08/22/01 show message replied to go to original board
i'm sorry but u can't do anything for her she has to do it for herself tell her mum to get a doctor or something they can help because i used to be on the way to anerecsic 3 years ago
u have to convince her to stop!
hope u can help ur friend
LUISA
From larissa, Age 15 - 08/07/01 - IP#: 198.87.247.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
How come everybody here seems to think the only reason you can be overweight is overeating? There can be other reasons too. I have been skinny and active all my life till i got a kidney disease not to long ago. that gave me fluid retentiton. an dthen i had to take a very high dose of prednisone for a two months. I'm still on it. I started gaining weight on it. and the last time I went to the doctor their height/weight chart said i was about 30 pounds overweight already in this short peroid of time. The doctor said my "moonface" will eventually slim down after i'm off the steroid. i know that fluid retention will go away easy but fat is harder to get rid of. and i have to admit prednisone makes me hungry all the time. and if i try to skip meals or snacks i get horrible cramps. my dovtor said that was normal for the dose i'm taking. is their anything i can do to prevent myself from overeating? so when i'm off this can go to my normal weight. I take dance lesons reguraly.
Reply From candy, Age 13 - 08/09/01 show message replied to go to original board
listen to your doctor...
From Maeva, Age 12 - 08/07/01 - IP#: 4.33.206.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I really need an answer here, all my friends and family think im really thin, but I always feel like i have alot of "blubber" and alot of adult size pants don't fit me, but they fit my older sister. Do u think I should try this program? Or will it be unhealthy for me, as im in puberty?
Reply From maggie, Age 12 - 08/08/01 show message replied to go to original board
Talk to your doctor and see what he/she has to say.
From Ben, Age 13 - 08/06/01 - IP#: 209.47.160.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi. This is my first time on this site. I need help bad. I have been fat for 6 or 7 years now. I am 4'10 and weigh a huge 400 pounds. This makes me feel so sad and unhappy. So I eat. And I mean eat. When I get really unhappy I can eat 2 x-large pizzas myself. My stretche marks line my body. I have a donut sized belly butten. I need specially made cloths. I tried to find cloths at normal stores but they didn't fit. 2 years ago I was at a friend's house swimming. I put my new swim suit on and the seems exploded the seconde I bent over. I just feel so bad. Please help me. I need all the help and comments I can get.
Reply From maggie, Age 12 - 08/07/01 show message replied to go to original board
Consult with your doctor and he or she can recommend you different things to do. Your doctor can write you out an eating plan and an exercise plan. But remember you can do it if you keep trying! Good luck!
From stephanie, Age 15 - 07/01/01 - IP#: 24.132.61.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hi everyone my probleme is that i keep gaining weight really quick last year i weighed 120 pounds and now i am up to 200 pounds i am really embaressed about the way i look and that i might have a serious health problem no one can understand why i gain this much and i dont want to go to the doctor please help thanx
Reply From Sara, Age 18 - 07/11/01 show message replied to go to original board
80 pounds in one year is not a good thing. You should really go to the doctor. There may be something medically wrong that you don't know about, but that a doctor may be able to help you with.
|
