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From Abbie, Age 15 - 04/30/12 - IP#: 68.13.18.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 147 lb, Today: 143 lb (BMI %tile: 86), Goal: 125 lb - Not all of this advice is mine but I did write some. So here are 9 tips on losing weight. Thanks.
1. SNACK, BUT SMARTLY
Everyone loves snacks, but don't try for your everyday chips or cookies. Try a fruit salad.
2. TURN OFF THE TV
Looking at the TV or IPod or any electrical device can add the pounds, so instead go to the park, mess around with friends like you did when you were little
3. STEP ON THE SCALE DAILY
If your regular weight increases several days in a row, it's a red flag letting you know you need to cut back a little or beef up your workouts slightly.
4. SCULPT THREE TIMES A WEEK
Doing 5 minutes each of push-ups, lunges, and squats (in 30-second intervals) will help build and maintain muscle mass. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be, so you'll torch more calories as you go about your day.
5.... (view more)Not all of this advice is mine but I did write some. So here are 9 tips on losing weight. Thanks.
1. SNACK, BUT SMARTLY
Everyone loves snacks, but don't try for your everyday chips or cookies. Try a fruit salad.
2. TURN OFF THE TV
Looking at the TV or IPod or any electrical device can add the pounds, so instead go to the park, mess around with friends like you did when you were little
3. STEP ON THE SCALE DAILY
If your regular weight increases several days in a row, it's a red flag letting you know you need to cut back a little or beef up your workouts slightly.
4. SCULPT THREE TIMES A WEEK
Doing 5 minutes each of push-ups, lunges, and squats (in 30-second intervals) will help build and maintain muscle mass. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be, so you'll torch more calories as you go about your day.
5. REACH FOR YOUR CELL
If you want to hang out with friends and you call them walk around a little while your on the phone with them. I pace naturally while talking on the phone. It helps with the exercising 
6. EAT A BIG, BALANCED BREAKFAST
An a.m. meal made up mostly of carbs and protein with some fat keeps blood-sugar levels steady and hunger pangs away so you're not susceptible to pigging out come lunch, studies show. Opt for something satisfying for your stomach and taste buds — like egg whites and turkey bacon with whole-wheat toast.
7. HAVE FRUIT TWICE A DAY
Fruit has no fat and is mostly water, so it'll fill you up while leaving less room on your plate (and in your stomach) for high-cal fare. Don't freak about fruit's carb count — we're talking the good kind of carbohydrates that contain lots of healthy fiber.
8. STAY ASLEEP LONGER
Getting to bed just 30 minutes earlier and waking up 30 minutes later than you normally do can help you make better food choices, because your well rested. Also, when you're well-rested, you're less prone to snacking out of fatigue or stress.
9. VISUALIZE YOURSELF THIN
When you feel your willpower breaking, conjure up a mental picture of yourself when you look and feel slim. The visual motivation keeps you focused on your goal weight. (view less)
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From Essence, Age 13 - 04/30/12 - IP#: 69.183.230.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'7", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI %tile: 95), Goal: 140 lb - Hey I weight 170 pounds. It stinks, I hate it and I really want to lose 30 pounds I just don't know how. My weight has always been up and down my whole life. 3 months ago I weighed 172 lbs and it scared me because that was the highest I had ever been. So I started eating healthy and excersising and i actually lost 20 pounds then I got sick for a week and I slacked off and after that it was eat everything. Now I am back to where I was before I don't know how to stop.
Reply from Jessica, Age 16 - 05/01/12  - IP#: 184.6.212.xxx
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Reply from Sabrina, Age 13 - 04/30/12  - IP#: 174.54.152.xxx

From Maddie, Age 14 - 04/29/12 - IP#: 208.90.180.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 171 lb, Today: 150 lb (BMI %tile: 92), Goal: 110 lb - So I'm sick :( It sucks because I wanted to go to the store to buy my new bike inner-tube so I could ride today but instead I'm laying on the couch with a sore throat, blowing my nose :( Other then that I'm doing okay :)
My goals this month (MAY):
Lose 8.5lbs (142lbs)
Put away $150 for new clothing for school
Get all A's on my homeschool work (Been getting B's :()
Get my mom to buy a blender (I love smoothies)
Hang out with my best friend more often (We live 30 minutes away from each other)
Volunteer at the local foodbank twice a week and the dog rescue once a week
Drink 10 cups of water a day
I've still got more goals but I'm really tired :).
Anyways how are you guys?
-Maddie <3
Reply from Maddie, Age 14 - 05/04/12  - IP#: 208.90.180.xxx
Reply from Jessica, Age 16 - 04/30/12  - IP#: 184.6.212.xxx
Reply from Sabrina, Age 13 - 04/29/12  - IP#: 174.54.152.xxx

From Sabrina, Age 13 - 04/29/12 - IP#: 174.54.152.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 150 lb, Today: 138 lb (BMI %tile: 88), Goal: 125 lb - Heyy guys,
i would say im back on track.
yesterday i walked 2 1/4 miles! woo! if i do that everyday for a month thats 60 miles!(15 miles
ls a week) i need to lose as much weight as i can before may 21! were having this stock market party, and michael is hopefully going to be there! =)
wish me luck...<3 byee! ::D
i miss him...<3
Reply from Maddie, Age 14 - 04/29/12  - IP#: 208.90.180.xxx

From Rebecca, Age 13 - 04/29/12 - IP#: 81.152.211.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 136.5 lb, Today: 131 lb (BMI %tile: 86), Goal: 95 lb - hey guys its been a while,
but yeah i have lost5 lbs WOOP!
and i am consulting someone about my depression and self harm so yeah thats good i guess,
anyway i have been on a low carb diet for about 2 weeks and i have lost 4 lbs in those 2 weeks so that i amazing! i would recommend it! hope you are all okay?? comment below if you want and i can help you? i dont mind but yeah hope your all okay xx
love
rebecca

From Melissa, Age 18 - 04/28/12 - IP#: 24.2.110.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 190 lb, Today: 162 lb (BMI %tile: 91), Goal: 130 lb - Now, I don't know if you can consider this different but it's not just any brother, it's my twin. (twins will understand) I've grown up with him, I talk to him every night before bed, we know each other so well, he's my best friend. He has had a history of being kind of an asshole in front of his friends but most of the time I just look past it - you know, whole male dominance crap...blah blah "look how cool I am." Whatever. Well tonight, I jokingly called him a fatty because he was eating food I had made for a party tomorrow. I said JOKINGLY, "Don't eat the food, ya fatty." And he looks at me and says quite seriuosly in front of his friend, "You're one to talk." I was so shocked I didn't even know what to say, sure I'm a little on the chubby side and have had some weight issues in my life but WOW. Even his friend was like "Wow, jerk." My brother has never had weight problems so there's ... (view more)Now, I don't know if you can consider this different but it's not just any brother, it's my twin. (twins will understand) I've grown up with him, I talk to him every night before bed, we know each other so well, he's my best friend. He has had a history of being kind of an asshole in front of his friends but most of the time I just look past it - you know, whole male dominance crap...blah blah "look how cool I am." Whatever. Well tonight, I jokingly called him a fatty because he was eating food I had made for a party tomorrow. I said JOKINGLY, "Don't eat the food, ya fatty." And he looks at me and says quite seriuosly in front of his friend, "You're one to talk." I was so shocked I didn't even know what to say, sure I'm a little on the chubby side and have had some weight issues in my life but WOW. Even his friend was like "Wow, jerk." My brother has never had weight problems so there's no reason for him to be sensitive about the subject but he knows that I've struggled with weight for years. Is he really so inconsiderate that he doesn't notice that I'm insecure enough as it is? My mom asked me why I was so mad, and I told her what happened then my dad went and yelled at him, and he came and apologized...wasnt very genuine but for him to get past his pride and do that was rare. I don't want it to be weird now, because he usually stays mad about these things for a couple days...I just wish he knew not to say things like that to me or to anybody. I'm trying so hard to lose weight and get healthy and I don't know how to explain it, it's like when I hear things like that I just wanna go eat....i haven't luckily, I'm just writing this post to vent...I dont know what to do anymore. (view less)
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From Jessica, Age 16 - 04/29/12 - IP#: 184.6.212.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 160 lb (BMI %tile: 94), Goal: 104 lb - Justine we can fight our weight battles togehter, and our anxity, and get ourselfs together!!! I know we can!! friends genrly support each other!! I am not gvinging up reaching my goal!! what I do is look up clothing sometimes, when you lose like 3-5 small lip gloss, 10-15 pounds, jonural, 20-25 hair accesories, 30-35 pounds, new music, alumbs, 40 pounds new clothes, I want to make your weightloss fun,, not dreadful, I want to make mysefl wieghtloss fun with rewards!! once I reach 120 pounds, guess what new clothing!! trust me, Justine it is anoying me ,, stuggleing,, ,, It is nearly six years I been overwieght, I have wasted my second half of my life, being lazy,, sitting and eating, I was like enough,, is enough, nothing having soda once in a while,, sometimes I draw, or write my story growing up with autism,, ,, I am not kidding Justine,, next July 2013, I will be consdered a woman,... (view more)Justine we can fight our weight battles togehter, and our anxity, and get ourselfs together!!! I know we can!! friends genrly support each other!! I am not gvinging up reaching my goal!! what I do is look up clothing sometimes, when you lose like 3-5 small lip gloss, 10-15 pounds, jonural, 20-25 hair accesories, 30-35 pounds, new music, alumbs, 40 pounds new clothes, I want to make your weightloss fun,, not dreadful, I want to make mysefl wieghtloss fun with rewards!! once I reach 120 pounds, guess what new clothing!! trust me, Justine it is anoying me ,, stuggleing,, ,, It is nearly six years I been overwieght, I have wasted my second half of my life, being lazy,, sitting and eating, I was like enough,, is enough, nothing having soda once in a while,, sometimes I draw, or write my story growing up with autism,, ,, I am not kidding Justine,, next July 2013, I will be consdered a woman, 18 years old.
oh man time flies by!!! I think familes need to have their childrne outside to be healthy,, I am not going to be in a prom, and have my stomach stick out if I am intavted next year, homeschool prom, I want to look good in my gruation gown,,I had enough,, my chruhc has betrayed, me, I been going full time for 14 years. It sadden me so much,, Justine,,, I feel like a reck since January,, ugh,,
Jessica16. (view less)

From Abbie, Age 15 - 04/28/12 - IP#: 68.13.18.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 147 lb, Today: 143 lb (BMI %tile: 86), Goal: 125 lb - I got in to show choir and I have a job interview today brought my F up to a C, I lost a pound, I'm on the road to sucess. I feel so good about myself right now.
Reply from Maddie, Age 14 - 04/29/12  - IP#: 208.90.180.xxx
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From bella, Age 16 - 04/28/12 - IP#: 110.33.1.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'0", Start: 132 lb, Today: 132 lb (BMI %tile: 88), Goal: 88 lb - lost 2 pounds but might gain them again very soon!!

From Lucy, Age 15 - 04/26/12 - IP#: 74.176.220.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 148.5 lb, Today: 144 lb (BMI %tile: 89), Goal: 120 lb - Yay! So, i've official lost 4.5lbs! I have been cutting down my portions mega time, and excerzing much more. Wow, who knew with a little strict discipline and dedication, results good be so fast! Plus, it doesn't hurt that this guy likes me and I want to look my best for him(; Ahhhhh! I have a countdown in my room, and it's great to have crossed out to weight goals, now looking foward to seeing 143, 142!
Reply from bella, Age 16 - 04/27/12  - IP#: 110.33.1.xxx

From Jessica, Age 16 - 04/26/12 - IP#: 76.1.239.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 160 lb (BMI %tile: 94), Goal: 104 lb - I don't like when others on here get bullied or get told kill yorself, fattys. That just horribel.. You know, I would even fight for Justine if I could, like when somebody calls her name I am next to her,, I would ask is that worth of hurting her feelings, if the anwser is no, then why are you calling her names?
Jessica16.

From Melissa, Age 18 - 04/25/12 - IP#: 24.2.110.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 190 lb, Today: 162 lb (BMI %tile: 91), Goal: 130 lb - I work in a fast foood restaurant. I usually go to work around 4:30 PM and I try to eat dinner before I go so I'm not tempted to eat there...however it's hard because by the time I get off work I'm hungry again and I eat something from there...any suggestions to help me stop?
Reply from Maddie, Age 14 - 04/29/12  - IP#: 208.90.180.xxx
Reply from Sabrina, Age 13 - 04/27/12  - IP#: 174.54.152.xxx
Reply from Jessica, Age 16 - 04/26/12  - IP#: 76.1.239.xxx

From Jessica, Age 16 - 04/25/12 - IP#: 76.1.239.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 162 lb, Today: 160 lb (BMI %tile: 94), Goal: 104 lb - I never thoguht that I would do 400 meters run for my track, IM very exicted about my final meet!! and 100!! meter run!! I am long distances runner, I am not sprinter,, you have to be very fast,, for that,, I am trying to get out of my shell... It takes a lot of time and effort to have the abilty to run 400 meters, I am trying to get my fat tunred into muscles!! one day I wil be at my goal!! I hope to be 140's by June!
!!! I can't wait!
Jessica16.
Reply from bella, Age 16 - 04/26/12  - IP#: 110.32.241.xxx

From bella, Age 16 - 04/25/12 - IP#: 110.32.241.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'0", Start: 132 lb, Today: 132 lb (BMI %tile: 88), Goal: 88 lb - guys the only thing i need is patient...i expect results to come the very day....pls suggest something........what can i use to inspire me to not give up???
Reply from bella, Age 16 - 04/26/12  - IP#: 110.32.241.xxx
Reply from Jessica, Age 16 - 04/25/12  - IP#: 76.1.239.xxx

From bella, Age 16 - 04/25/12 - IP#: 110.32.241.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'0", Start: 132 lb, Today: 132 lb (BMI %tile: 88), Goal: 88 lb - het guys hope all of uz r doin welll....im startin 2morro wish me luck guys.....