From Jess, Age 21 - 08/24/10 - IP#: 67.169.235.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'3", Start: 230 lb, Today: 230 lb (BMI: 41), Goal: 125 lb - Okay. So I'm ready to start losing weight. I just don't where to being. How should I change my diet? I'm not going to starve myself just because I want to be skinny. Which exercises I should start doing? Stop I walk/run? I can't afford a gym and I really want to prove to everyone that I can do this on my OWN. I'm ready to lose weight. I'm tired of making excuses.. I just need the support. Does anyone have any advice and tips for me just starting out? I hope this website has people who post on here frequently. For those of you who lost weight.. how did you do it? What did you do? I know.. so many questions!! :P
Reply From Jeimi, Age 19 - 08/24/10 - IP#: 69.121.188.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hey Jess, well i still have a long way to go but i can tell you how i started.First off i stoped drinking my calories, so no juice no soda none of that. Instead i try to eat as much fruit as possible. I also avoid fried foods, or fast foods. But when i go out i do have something i don't normally have, just try your hardest not to pig out which btw at frist is hella hard. For breakfast and dinner i have something light idk that's just me you don't have to. As for workingout, exercisetv.com is awsome try it out they have free workouts. Also i downloaded a turbojam workout if you want it just tell me and i can find a way to e-mail it to you. Also when i'm down i look for motivation, i search weighloss stories in google or youtube, there are lots. Last thing is never give up no matter how hard it gets we can all do this i believe in me and in you . God bless and you can count on me if you need a weight loss buddy =)
From Kamille, Age 12 - 07/28/10 - IP#: 76.127.101.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'1", Start: 140 lb, Today: 139 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 120 lb - im taking tae kwon do classes now they r fun and exercising
From Mike, Age 16 - 11/23/09 - IP#: 99.34.136.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 235 lb, Today: 235 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 160 lb - so ive always been kind of chubby untill the past year when i really started to get fat. what are some good excersises i can do to get rid of my gut because it really sticks out and i cant hold it in anymore
Reply From Teela, Age 16 - 12/03/09 - IP#: 99.196.224.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hi Mike. I used to be 235Lb. Now I'm 213. What i did that helped me was..I walked 30min everyday no matter what, i do abobut 30 situps or as many as i can, cause sometimes i don't have time. I do 69 jumping jacks, but u may have to work your way up. Start small. I just started something that helped my mom. When she was younge she weighed 300 pounds at age 14-15. She also dropped tremendous amounts of weight. You know what she did? danced. So maybe it sounds goofy, stupid or a "girl" things, but dancing in ur room for 30 min, could help. If you keep moving and jumping and twisting, it's very challenging. So i hope this helps, i know i'm miserable and will do anything to loose wieght...I wish you all the luck in the world!
From rachel, Age 16 - 09/08/09 - IP#: 97.97.119.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'8", Start: 246 lb, Today: 246 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 160 lb - hi i am very overweight and yes i hate it! im tired of being this big. so today i signed up for ballet class yes it kinda craazy when im this big but i called and the lady said we take all sizes so i was like what the hey and went for it! im goin on thursday! its really scary but i want to lose the weight so im all for it! can u pleease give me advice and support.
Reply From Christine, Age 17 - 09/09/09 - IP#: 206.207.225.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I lost about 20 pounds with ballet when I took it. Got from 210 to 190-ish in 9 months. It was cardio intensive, and I'm not sure how your class will work, but any activity is good. Keep with it, eat healthy, and you'll be at your goal weight eventually. And don't worry about everyone being smaller than you, if that's a factor -- there was a girl in my class at about 300 pounds, and I think she lost even more weight than I did.
Reply From Jess, Age 17 - 07/09/09 - IP#: 71.17.34.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Jumping rope is cheap, easy, and burns a buttload of calories.. If you're not used to it, you'll get REALLY bad tightness & pain in your calf muscles the first couple times.. I could barely walk for a couple days after I started, but around the 3rd time it wasn't so bad.
From halee, Age 12 - 04/06/09 - IP#: 98.212.252.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'2", Start: 159 lb, Today: 156 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 142 lb - Hey im halee and i know im over weight!!! i have a school dance coming in a couple weeks and i would rlly like to fit in my dress with out seeing my gut!!! ive been trying as hard as i can to loose all of it! If you guys could help me and give me more advice please do!!!!
Reply From Ella, Age 11 - 04/09/09 - IP#: 64.134.87.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Well, you could just start with walking around the block once a day and eating a bit less. When you can walk around the block well, try jogging around twice, or something like that. Don't think of it as exercise and a diet, think of it as, let's say, a walk around with friends and a new favorite food!
Good luck
- Ella
From Jade, Age 15 - 02/10/09 - IP#: 65.93.61.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'6", Start: 180 lb, Today: 179 lb (BMI %tile: 95), Goal: 125 lb - heeeeeey guys i really neeed some good tips to lose weight fats, ivev been eating healthy but its very slow, and dont comment this if your just ognna say something like theres no such thing as fast weight loss i need tips!
Reply From Veronica, Age 16 - 03/22/09 - IP#: 93.138.105.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Do everything Amanda said.And if you feel self concious about working out in front of others,buy excersise tapes,training bike or a treadmill.You need atlest an hour of excersise a day.And walk alot with your friends,explore your town.Its very fun.Stop eating when your full.Your meals should be fist size.Yes,the stomach is a size of a fist :) Best wishes
From Melissa, Age 15 - 03/05/09 - IP#: 67.41.228.xxx go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 173 lb, Today: 169 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 130 lb - I think a great way to stay on the tredmile without getting bored is to listen to music or watch the television while walking. It keeps you from being bored and before you know it you've walked for an hour! I've done really good today on my eating except for the 2 muffins at dinner and 2 rolls at lunch...i eat WAY to many carbs. they're just so yummy...anyway, i'll get back to you guys in like maybe a few days, a week at the most and tell you how i've done! love you all! good luck this week!
From Jaime, Age 19 - 01/12/09 - IP#: 69.212.51.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'9", Start: 350 lb, Today: 350 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 180 lb - Hello everyone I am 19 years old weighing 350 pounds. I would like to lose between 3-5 pounds a week (I know this is possible). I have a intern in Florida as an lifeguard for Disney in August and I will be very embarrassed to wall around in a swim suit looking the way I look at the moment. Also being the size that I am I am unable to ride the rides at the amusement park. Currently I am in college and it is very hard for me to make it to the gym. I walk around a very large campus daily (this is about the only type of exercise that I do daily). I used to play a lot of sports (basketball & swimming and diving) so I believe I have a lot of muscle on me. However, I have about 3 times more fat than muscle. I am unsure on how to go about losing weight. I have pretty good eating habits (in my opinion). I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. I also only drink water (well over 8 glasses a day). I also have three balance meals a day (sometimes only two). Since I am unable to make it to the gym I want to try to exercise for at least an hour on my WII FIT daily. However, I need motivation to do so. Sometimes I get bored with the game and stop only after ten minutes. I also at times find myself spending most of the hour in the fun balance games. I would like to work with someone one on one and try to work out together using WII FIT (maybe on webcam if that’s possible). I think motivation is a key part of a weight loss plan and I believe that Is what I need. I also need to know exactly what I should be doing on the WII FIT for a good work out (I am clueless what a good workout is). Below I have listed the different aerobic exercises for WII FIT Short Distance Run 10 Minute Run Free Run 2 Minute Hula-hoop 5 Minute Hula-hoop 2 Minute Basic Step 10 Minute Advance Step Free Step Up To 30 Minutes (this is where you walk on and off the stepper while watching your favorite TV show) you can reach me on AOL (Jaime11Jones) or YIM (Jaimenjones) night and day thank you I hope to hear from everyone soon good luck!
Reply From Trinise, Age 18 - 01/28/09 - IP#: 168.18.235.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I commend you on trying to find a way to exercise that you can get into instead of opting not to exercise at all. I think that you should consider trying to find someone who is in your approximate weight range to exercise with you, trust me, exercising is much easier when you do it with a partner that shares the same conditions as you do. and remember that the weight loss process is NOT EASY so stick to it!!! U won't regret it if you do but you will if you don't.
From Arturo, Age 13 - 12/17/08 - IP#: 207.69.137.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 175 lb, Today: 175 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 110 lb - I need some HUGE tips.. This year I will be promoting from a junior high to a high school and yearly they have a trip to the water park while at the water park i would like to take my shirt off and be proud of myselff.. i mean i dont want killer abs i want a flat stomach.. nnot a huge gut sticking out..please write back with GREAT tips..
Reply From Jessica, Age 18 - 12/18/08 - IP#: 208.96.109.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Turbo jam.. i couldn't say it any better.
Google it, it's the best workout video, they have ab jam, learn and burn, 20 minute workout, 45 minute workout, turbo sculpt and more.
You'll be surprised.
good luck.
From Arturo, Age 13 - 12/17/08 - IP#: 207.69.137.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 175 lb, Today: 175 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 110 lb - I need some HUGE tips.. This year I will be promoting from a junior high to a high school and yearly they have a trip to the water park while at the water park i would like to take my shirt off and be proud of myselff.. i mean i dont want killer abs i want a flat stomach.. nnot a huge gut sticking out..please write back with GREAT tips..
Reply From Bailee, Age 16 - 12/18/08 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx show message replied to go to original board
go running everyday if you can:) it will help alot with just sliming you down everywhere
run for like 30 min or atleast work your way up to 30 min, and start out at maybe 10 min per run :))
From Spencer, Age 15 - 11/30/08 - IP#: 76.87.4.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'8", Start: 270 lb, Today: 270 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 165 lb - Ok umm Im new to this but as you can see I am fat.. I really want to lose weight but i have no idea how. Any suggestions? Please help me I a tired of being like this. Something easy to please cause I tend to give up i need some serious motivation. An exercise plan would help and so would an eating one thanks a ton guys =]
Reply From Andrew, Age 16 - 12/08/08 - IP#: 68.42.84.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Hi man, I may not seem fat to myself, but to me I am. I used to weigh almost 170lb at 5'9", now i am about 158 still same height. It was really hard to get into the habit of exercising almost everyday because I sit a lot sadly. But the thing that motivated me was P90X, I know that it is really hard and extenuating, but the results do not lie. But what you do need to do is cut back on a lot of fast food if you do eat it. I know, it is hard at first, but once you are finally getting use to not eating it, it becomes more and more easier to say to yourself I don't need this, and neither does my body. Now maybe P90X is to much to start out with, I would say start cutting back on things you do not necessarily need. Also to start off with running if you do not do it, then i recommend this, start with walking for about 5 minutes then run for 15 minuets. Then increase the amount of time every... (view more)Hi man, I may not seem fat to myself, but to me I am. I used to weigh almost 170lb at 5'9", now i am about 158 still same height. It was really hard to get into the habit of exercising almost everyday because I sit a lot sadly. But the thing that motivated me was P90X, I know that it is really hard and extenuating, but the results do not lie. But what you do need to do is cut back on a lot of fast food if you do eat it. I know, it is hard at first, but once you are finally getting use to not eating it, it becomes more and more easier to say to yourself I don't need this, and neither does my body. Now maybe P90X is to much to start out with, I would say start cutting back on things you do not necessarily need. Also to start off with running if you do not do it, then i recommend this, start with walking for about 5 minutes then run for 15 minuets. Then increase the amount of time every week by 5 minutes until you can do about 30 -45 minutes of running everyday. Now this may seem hard at first, but it is suppose to because your body is not used to it. But before you run stretch out your legs for a good 3-5 minutes before you run so you don't get hurt. I hope this helps you in some way or form. If you need anymore information about this, you can email me at grndd@hotmail.com. (view less)
From Madison, Age 12 - 06/19/06 - IP#: 69.253.15.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7, Wt. 174 - Hey guys .. just a quick question, i want to loose weight this summer, and usually im sort of active, but when i watch tv, i get bored and eat like even when im not hungry! it turns ill just have 2 cookies into ill only have 10 cookies, how do i stop this??
Reply From Emmie, Age 12 - 06/19/06 - IP#: 24.140.12.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Instead of eating while watching Tv, exercise! You can do crunches, jumping jacks, leg lifts... the list goes on and on and you can burn calories by watcing your favorite shows!
From Marielle, Age 15 - 03/31/05 - IP#: 66.69.218.xxx go to original board
i dont remember who mentioned this, but using book tapes while you run is like the BEST idea ever! im going to stack up on them so i can use them while on the treadmill. thankyou so much for the idea! its seriously awesome!
From jenna - 01/30/05 - IP#: 69.0.49.xxx go to original board
Hi guys! U guys are probably getting sick of me, but I just wanted to ask if going sledding burns a lot of cals. Today I went sledding for 1 1/2 hrs with my friends and the hill was big. Climbing up it was A WORKOUT!! By the time I got back to the top I was exausted!! BUT IT WAS SOOOO FUN!!! My friends and I went about 20 times up and down the hill. thankz! ~jenna~
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