From trystan, Age 10 - 06/20/12 - IP#: 24.130.160.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 4'10", Start: 126 lb, Today: 118 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 95 lb - whenever i go to school people call me stupid because i am not the skinniest person.they call me a fat elephant and i hate it. i cry into my pillow at night hopeing i will be skinnier and in better shape than i am now. i hope i can lose weight before fith grade.
Reply from Holly, Age 11 - 08/16/12 - IP#: 99.240.133.xxx I'm sorry Trystan. It sounds like theres a lot of pressure on you and you're under a lot of stress. I know the feeling. It kinda feels like you're carrying bricks on your shoulders. I cry myself to sleep sometimes too. But here's my best advice to you. Where clothes that make you feel beautiful. If someone calls you fat, say "Then there's more of me to love!" Then walk away. It will leave them speechless and they won't know what to say. I also suggest seeing your doctor with a parent. I know it might feel embarrassing, but doctors know best about this sort of thing. You can talk about a plan specialized for you on how to be healthier. Good luck!
Reply from Kiera, Age 12 - 07/25/12 - IP#: 216.12.37.xxx I'm the same, really. People in School called me "Huge" or "Fat" and I really wasn't athletic. I still fight the fat today, but here's the thing: Never Give Up. I've struggled with this addiction since I was six and I'm 170 pounds. I'm on a diet and I am doing Zumba. Everything gets better, Trystan. Make these five decisions: Be Truthful: Don't lie to yourself. Be Forgiving: Forgive yourself for the failed attempts. Be Commited: Stick to the plan and you'll drop the weight. Be Interested: When I started, I was wondering how I'd fight this. All it takes is being careful and planning. Surrender: I wasn't miserable enough with myself, but when I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw myself. I wasn't happy. I surrendered to fight and threw myself into working out and eating fitter. I hope this helps you and brings you just as much hope as it did me.
Reply from Grace, Age 17 - 07/02/12 - IP#: 166.248.139.xxx Trystan, don't listen to those people who call you names and say you're stupid. You are not stupid and you are not a fat elephant, either. People who call you names are insecure about their own looks, and they're trying to make themselves feel better. Don't let them make you feel bad. You're beautiful, no matter what you weigh.
