From Lora, Age 12 - 11/11/05 - IP#: 207.230.204.xxx Click here to reply
Ht. 5'31/2'', Wt. 180 - Hey~ Ok, I am 60 lbs. overweight, and I have started a record of my weight (my goal is lose 50 lbs) and in order to do that I OBVIOUSLY have to get a scale. The problem is, my mom doesn't think I need to lose any weight! I bugs the bejeebers out of me because I REALLY want to lose weight so I can have a long happy healthy life that I can enjoy, but my mom won't even let me get a SCALE!!!! Please, how can I convince her I NEED A SCALE? and, what should I do if she doesn't let me? should I buy one myself? What would the checkout person think if I bought one i think i would be embarresed, but I don't know just PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE!!!!
Reply from kelly, Age 12 - 11/14/05 - IP#: 71.112.36.xxx Okay switch to low fat and fat free foods. Like switch to 1% milk and then work your way down to skim milk, use 50% light cheese, fat free mayonnaise (I prefer fat free miracle whip. It has more flavor) and stuff like that. Don’t eat a lot of butter. Try using Butter Buds which are butter flavored granulates. You can find them in the seasonings section at the store. Eat high in fiber foods like whole wheat bread instead of white. Instead of eating regular pizza try frozen smartones or south beach diet pizzas. And instead of ice cream try south beach diet cookies and weightwatchers ice cream bars, weight watchers cake, healthy choice ice cream, no pudge ice cream bars, or skinny cow ice cream bars. They have a lot of desserts out there that aren’t that bad for you! Some things I find helpful is to eat a small salad with fat free dressing with lunch and dinner. It makes you more full when you go to eat your main meal. Don't eat too many sweets. Make sure you don't have soda or chips on a regular basis. Eat LOTS of fruits and vegetables. And drink A LOT of water! Exercise daily. You can walk, or you can run, or ride your bike, or swim. Whatever you choose to do make sure you exercise for at least an hour daily. If you want you can just walk for thrity minutes and then swim for a little while and then just do outside play like jumping on a trampoline or playing basketball. weigh yourself every week and keep track of your weight. if you feel like snacking try drinking flavored water to satisfy your sweet tooth. Pay attention to portion sizes. If the serving size is one cup, don't have more than one cup. Portion sizes are one of the most important things in dieting. And remember to have faith in yourself. If you get yourself down it'll be ten times harder. And also remember to let go every once in a while and eat something that isn't in your diet! Good luck!
Reply from Jennifer*, Age 14 - 11/12/05 - IP#: 69.72.24.xxx Wow that is strange...is your mom heavyset or skinny minnie? If she is heavyset I think she would want you to lose weight. On the other hand, if she is skinny, she just doesnt understand what being overweight mean. Dont be embarrased to buy one, its not abnormal! <3jen
Reply from kelly, Age 12 - 11/12/05 - IP#: 69.128.28.xxx Okay just sit down and talk with your mother. Give her a little lesson on healthy weights and stuff and prove to her that you have to lose weight. If she stil doesn't go for it buy it yourself. The checkout person won't even pay attention to what your buying they just want to get their job done quick. And if you can't do that then maybe ask to use your school nurses scale once a week or something.
Reply from Felix, Age 12 - 11/12/05 - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx I have the same problem. My parents don't own a scale. i keep this website secret from them because I'd be to embarresed. There's a Walgreens (pharmacy and store) a few blocks down, but it be embaressing to buy a scale. I wish you good luck
