From Samantha, Age 15 - 04/26/10 - IP#: 92.232.133.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 196 lb, Today: 196 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 154 lb - I'm 15 years of age, and so far my weight has just been going up + up. Ive felt so down lately because of how big im getting, its my 16th soon + i cant even wear a dress. I was wondering if anyone has gone threw bullying because of their weight, and if they have gotten over it because i havent been able to. Any advice?
Reply From Ally13, Age 22 - 04/26/10 - IP#: 74.92.246.xxx show message replied to go to original board
When I was growing up, there were definitely people around who made comments about my weight or would compare me to my twin sister (who was tiny!), etc., and let me tell you, every comment HURT. I can still remember crying sometimes just because I felt so ugly and fat and I'd used to dream about looking like the rest of my friends.
In my experience, no, I've never gotten OVER them per se. Remembering some of those comments made about me still hurt sometimes, but here's the thing...while they hurt, it's more of a childhood hurt that I'm remembering. It's the feeling of inadequacy I felt, like I was an outcast in a way. I still had friends, etc., but I was never THAT girl that every guy wanted to date, and that hurts when you're a teenager and all you want is acceptance. You grow up though...you leave high school behind, you forge your own way in the world, you make yourself into a... (view more)When I was growing up, there were definitely people around who made comments about my weight or would compare me to my twin sister (who was tiny!), etc., and let me tell you, every comment HURT. I can still remember crying sometimes just because I felt so ugly and fat and I'd used to dream about looking like the rest of my friends.
In my experience, no, I've never gotten OVER them per se. Remembering some of those comments made about me still hurt sometimes, but here's the thing...while they hurt, it's more of a childhood hurt that I'm remembering. It's the feeling of inadequacy I felt, like I was an outcast in a way. I still had friends, etc., but I was never THAT girl that every guy wanted to date, and that hurts when you're a teenager and all you want is acceptance. You grow up though...you leave high school behind, you forge your own way in the world, you make yourself into a unique and special person and eventually you realize that not everything is about looks and body size. The real world, outside of high school, is so much more than how many guys asked you to prom, whether or not you can wear the 'in' clothing style that all of the size 2 girls are wearing, etc. It may not seem that way now because you're 15 and that's understandable because, while you may realize things change after high school, you're STILL IN high school and you have to deal with all of this on an ongoing basis, but I promise, it does change once you're out of school.
Right now what you need to focus on is making yourself into the type of person you want other people to see. If you want to lose weight because that makes you feel better about yourself then do it, but don't do it for everyone else. More importantly than body image though, make your personality something to be proud of.
There are countless teens who are or have been exactly where you're at. I know what you're going through and it hurts just to think of someone else having to feel the same things I did as a teenager, but you'll get through it and you'll come out a better, more empathetic person for it. =) (view less)
From Kelsey, Age 13 - 11/28/03 - IP#: 69.66.99.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Today: 140 lb (BMI %tile: 86) - Alrite hey everybody im 13 5'4 or 5'5 and about 140 i really dont know if im overweight but im not happy with myself and i would feel a lot better if i could lose about 15lbs or 20lbs that would be great!!! me and my mom bought the polates vidio and ive done it on weekends when im at my moms but im 2 embarassed to do it at my dads cuz we only have one vcr and its in the living room and i used to run a couple nights a week but its way to cold for that now...i do have basketball practice after school but i dont think im losing any weight doin that so does anyone have any ideas? i can do inside cuz all i ever do is get home and get on the computer and sit here until i go to bed and im sure thats y im fat is that true??? well i'd really like some help so if ya could leave a message PLEASE!!! thanks luv ya all
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 11/30/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
ignore your family when you do pilates- hey- because if they're picking on you then it's there loss- oops- i mean yours- that's right- your FAT loss. lmao- ok so that was real korny but anyways that's what i do and i have a brother and someone that's not even in my family living with us but it's not like they sit there and gawk at me during my workouts. working out makes me feel a lot better then anything anyone could say to me or do to me to bring me down and when i'm finished i don't care because at least i did it!
From tierney louree (poohbear), Age 13 - 09/07/03 - IP#: 208.60.224.xxx go to original board
hi peeps i am a over weight 13 year old and i have not till no tried to do eny thing about it and i am going to start my diet the 1 day of oct so if eny body want to diet with me that would be relly nice becous you all no how it feel to get lafed at and this year i have a dance a 8th grade dance and i have a strapless dress that i am going to ware but i look like a blimp i dont relly want to go to the dance looking like a blimp i relly need some helpto get rid of the about 170 pounds that i DONT need in this part of my life becous i am a big bond person so that dont make it eny better so if you feel what i do just send me a email plez!!!!! i could use the avice thanks
poohbear
From edgar, Age 14 - 07/26/03 - IP#: 12.231.224.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey everyone! I have a bad problem and i am exremely embarrassed about. I have breasts.And i am a guy. they arent big but they show through my shirt. It gets so embarrassing when i go swimming or take off my shirt. Even wearing a t shirt is embarrassing. My stomach isnt even that big! I dont understand. IS there ANYTHING, ANYTHING AT ALL that i can do to help reduce(non-surgery)them? PLEASSSSE HELP!!!
Reply From Jay, Age 13 - 07/26/03 - IP#: 172.129.7.xxx show message replied to go to original board
dont worry about it too much even slightly chubby guys can get man breasts just do some upper body exercises ....swimming is good cause it works other parts of ure body too dont be embarassed cause other guys have them too u can always were a shirt in the water but ive found out that they r still noticable anyway and the only thing it does is prevents u from getting a tan
From edgar, Age 14 - 07/26/03 - IP#: 12.231.224.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey everyone! I have a bad problem and i am exremely embarrassed about. I have breasts.And i am a guy. they arent big but they show through my shirt. It gets so embarrassing when i go swimming or take off my shirt. Even wearing a t shirt is embarrassing. My stomach isnt even that big! I dont understand. IS there ANYTHING, ANYTHING AT ALL that i can do to help reduce(non-surgery)them? PLEASSSSE HELP!!!
Reply From Jay, Age 13 - 07/26/03 - IP#: 172.129.7.xxx show message replied to go to original board
dont worry about it too much even slightly chubby guys can get man breasts just do some upper body exercises ....swimming is good cause it works other parts of ure body too dont be embarassed cause other guys have them too u can always were a shirt in the water but ive found out that they r still noticable anyway and the only thing it does is prevents u from getting a tan
From Melissa, Age 12 - 07/11/03 - IP#: 152.163.253.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Im really overweight i weigh about 169. I have a huge stomach. I have a docters app. in about a month. Im afraid. I am so embarrassed having people see my weight what should i do?
Reply From Justine, Age 11 - 07/11/03 - IP#: 24.190.67.xxx show message replied to go to original board
dont be embarrest i feel the same way there are millions of people just like you just try to loose sum weight b4 the appointment.. no big deal
From Cutter, Age 16 - 10/23/01 - IP#: 63.22.233.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Yo guys...so here's the deal. I've basically always been overweight,but now it's really bad!! Now i'm 6'3" and 340 pounds!! I'm just massive and soft everywhere....*sighs* i mean getting teased and beaten up is bad enough,that's been going on for years. I'm gonna lose this weight but i need a buddy to work with me!! Any guys out there in my predicament? Help dudes....please??
Reply From rachel, Age 15 - 04/09/03 - IP#: 62.252.160.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hi! i am from england i don't understand pounds as over here we use stone. i am trying to lose weight i have started exercising everyday doing things like dancing, running and sit ups and the good thing is that you can do all this indoors without people looking at you! i have also started cutting food and fizy drinks out, i only drink fizzy drinks at the weekend...if you would like to email me plaese do at rachel_600@hotmail.com good luck!
From Mackenzie, Age 10 - 01/04/03 - IP#: 68.15.149.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I am overweight. When I put on a bikini I have fat hanging out all over the place.I weigh 115. I have to lie to my friends and tell them I weigh 85.Will somebody please replay and tell me how I can loose weight.PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAASE HELP ME:(?
Reply From misty, Age 11 - 01/25/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx show message replied to go to original board
he he i know how you feel i always used to lie to my freinds about my weight i still do lol
From Laurie, Age 14 - 01/13/03 - IP#: 68.45.164.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi everyone! Well, this isn't totally on topic, but my dad has been looking for some activity for me to do, and well, he found this exersize class that meets three days a week, but it's for adults. I'm really shy around kids my own age...Around grown ups it's even worse. I'm SO scared. Any advice would be grately appriciated.
Reply From Beth, Age 14 - 01/15/03 - IP#: 24.189.52.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Trust me, working with adults is so much better than working with kids/teenagers! All the people there will (probably) be there for the same reason as you, so you have no reason to be nervous. Good Luck.
Reply From Sara, Age 15 - 09/09/02 - IP#: 198.81.16.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey i hate to admit cuz its embarrassing but i weigh about the same as u do wanna be my weight loss buddy? if u do post a message on the front page with ur address
From Chaz, Age 13 - 05/03/02 - IP#: 209.122.234.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
This is not about me. I am overweight too, but one of my friends, Shane, is overweight. He is 160 lbs, but he seems to be proud that he is overwieght. He will shake his stomach around and jiggle it, and show off that he is overwieght. He once scoffed down a whole cake, 3 pizza's, and 5 shakes, when we were hanging out. It kind of imbarresses me when he shows of his large stomach. He has been put on a diet many times, but when at lunch, he gets everyones left over's, which is like 6 sanwiches. He eats them all! It just discourages me when he shows off by pulling his stomach out and showing it to everyone. I am sorry if I offended anyone who reads this, but I needed to let out my feelings about Shane.
Reply From Amanda, Age 17 - 05/13/02 - IP#: 64.6.1.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Maybe he's showing off b/c thats his way of hiding that he really is embarrassed of being over weight..seems weird but it happens ya know? Welp later!
From Nicola, Age 12 - 04/21/02 - IP#: 205.188.201.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey I ate 3 scoops of "pet's hot fudge sunday ice cream" does that mean I'll get fat? And on friday we did hights and weights at school I weigh 190 and I'm 5'2 3/4" tall I gained 3 pounds since January.- nicola
Reply From Havanna, Age 11 - 04/27/02 - IP#: 216.166.212.xxx show message replied to go to original board
My school does weights and heights too. I hate that phyical testing!! Everybody else weighed fron 51 to 154 [the girls] I weighed 154, but, one weighed 148, so I really didn't feel bad but I need to lose weight.
From pam, Age 14 - 12/29/01 - IP#: 64.12.105.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I feel like im the only one who has really embarresing things happening to me. If you ever get teased, or have n e thing embarresing happen to u, PLEASE REPLY AND TELL ME ALL!!!-2 fat 4 life(pam)
Reply From Ana, Age 15 - 12/29/01 - IP#: 66.69.70.xxx show message replied to go to original board
hey, embarassing things happen to us ALL. Its just most of the time their soo embarassing, nobody likes to talk about it. Believe me, weve all had some pretty bad ones, even though i don't like to remember those...lol.
Anywayz, ur not alone, e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e has embarassing moments.
From James, Age 13 - 08/11/01 - IP#: 209.47.160.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi. I have not put any thing up here before. I feel like a big blob of fat. And I look that way too. I some times want to be anerexic to lose weight. But I ralise that that is bad. It just seems like such a good idea when all my friends are at lest 200-250 pounds lighter then I am. I can't talk to them about it they would not under stand. Incase you were wondering how much I weigh I weigh 35 stone. (420 ponds) I just feel so bad. I tryied to diet for a month and lost 10 pounds. Then I stoped for a day break. This turned into me not starting again and gaining back the 10. This made me feel depresed so I ate alot. So much that to date I have gained 50 pounds or so. This is because of the viscious circle. Please help. I need it badly. I have been warned by my docter that if I don't loose at least 50 pounds I will have a heart attack in under 2 years. And it is just so hard to loose weight. Especially if you have close to 300 pounds of extra fat on your body. Like I said I need help badly PLEASE HELP.
Reply From jess, Age 13 - 08/19/01 show message replied to go to original board
i saw this site while i was looking for the same thing as all of us! an easy way to lose wieght. so far i believe that there is no such thing. i am extremly over weight, i am 87kg and only 156cm tall. all my friends wiegh half of me.
at school when we have to record our weight i refuse to do it.
i love going shopping with my friends but when they go to try on clothes i stand out side the change rooms and hold their bags, this doesn't make shopping fun.
i never tell anyone my weight cause i am so ashamed, some of my friends say i look good for a bigger person and hide my flab well, but that hurts all i ever want is to be normal, a normaal shape just like every one else. i hope to hear from any one! i am relying on your help and support to make me the normal shape that i only dream of!
From Becky, Age 12 - 08/02/01 - IP#: 4.42.70.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi,My name is Becky. I'm 12 and weigh 143 pounds! Some people say I just have alot of muscles, but I'm not convinced! Sometimes when I walk down our hallway at school I feel like people are laughing at me because I'm not pretty, popular, or rich. Please reply,Becky
Reply From Megan, Age 12 - 08/03/01 show message replied to go to original board
hi becky,my name is megan and i'm going through exactly what your going through.I weigh 140 pounds and i'm also 12.I'm so embarrased about my weight that i lied to my best friend.This summer i'm trying extra hard to lose weight.You just have to have alot of confidence and believe in yourself and i think you will do fine.But believe me,your not alone,i know exactly how you feel.
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