From Lauren, Age 17 - 04/17/06 - IP#: 65.78.226.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5, Wt. --- - Hey guys; this is my first time posting even though I have been here before. I've been here many times in the past week or so, just checking the place out, looking at some weight loss tips, receiving some inspiration from others' success. I've been too shy or whatever to join, but I figured what will it hurt? I hope to become an avid poster, and perhaps soon I'll start seeing some success of my own.
I guess I should probably post my story and what I'm hoping to accomplish. My sister is getting married in August, and I'm the maid-of-honor. I've always wanted to lose weight before now, but I've always had a lack of willpower. Now I know it is time. I tried on a dress the other day, and it was pretty awful. I compare myself to looking like a cow or whale in it, but I know making fun of myself won't do any good.
Right now, I've been trying to drink 8 glasses of water per day, and I've previously cut out chocolate and junk food (though I admit to having a peanut butter egg yesterday...). My mom is also losing weight, and she has lost around 20 lbs. She started back in December. She has said it would be easier for me, since I'm younger and have a faster metabolism. Anyways, we have been walking 1 mile - 2 miles each day. With the area I live in, it is a bit more strenuous because of the hilly terrain and such.
My short term goal is a weight loss of 15 lbs. I was speaking with a friend though, and she said that at our age, I could lose 30 lbs by August with the right diet and exercise.
Anyways, I've been overweight my whole life, and I'm hoping this will become a time of change for me. This is the first time I have sought this sort of support.
Anyways, that's all for now. I might try posting later to give all of you an idea of my day of diet and exercise, so you might have some tips of what I can work on.
Good luck to the rest of you, and congrats to those of you who have already experienced success :)