From Connor, Age 15 - 06/16/07 - IP#: 71.51.65.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'8", Start: 290 lb, Today: 303 lb, Goal: 170 lb - Hey everyone. I got some sad news, I've put on 13 pounds the past month. You may remember me, I was the kid that wants to join the swim team and I thought I was 290 pounds a week ago, but I weighed myself today, first time since then and I've gained 13 pounds. I know it might seem hard to believe but this was the first week of summer vacation and me and my 14 year old brother spent the week at my grandparents house. And we ate tons of food. I dont get it though, my brother never gains weight he is as skinny as a rail and sometimes he eats more than me. I could eat a cookie and gain a pound. My parents commented that I looked like I put on alot of weight since last week and I can tell too obviously by the scale and the fact that my pants are tighter.I need help fast nothing is working. I dont think I want to join the swim team anymore. I think it will be impossible to lose 130 pounds in 2 months. Also how do I get people to stop making fun of me. My brother invited some friends over and they lifted up my shirt and started poking and patting my gut. What should I do. Thanks.
Reply from Nick, Age 14 - 06/19/07  - IP#: 76.184.207.xxx
Hey Connor why you let those guys treat you like that? Obviously diet and exercise are the way to go. Even if it takes a long time you can lose the weight if u keep trying. If you ever wanna talk in chat lemme know.
 
Reply from BAilee, Age 15 - 06/17/07  - IP#: 205.188.117.xxx
keep working at losing weight and don't let your stupid brother discourage you. - try cutting what you eat already in half or take away a quarter of it and that should help - you might like to try walk/running every day for 30 min. =) Good luck
 
Reply from Karissa, Age 14 - 06/17/07  - IP#: 69.72.126.xxx
Connor, I must say, I feel the same way you do with your brother. I know why that happens, though. He has a higher metabolism than you. Please don't feel discouraged. I'm sure that if you set your mind to it, you'll have that gut off soon.