From Chantel, Age 14 - 07/20/07 - IP#: 75.80.235.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 160 lb, Today: 140 lb, Goal: 120 lb - (ACTUALLY 128 LBS.) But this is just a tip for everyone who's getting started. What helped me was first talking to my mom and friends about what I wanted to do so they could help me. Now I go grocery shopping with my mom and pick out the things I want around the house and I tell her the things that I don't want around the house. I love to eat fat free yogurts and fruit and you can find many ways to spruce up a boring salad with chicken and shrimp and tomatoes and avocados and fat free dressing :) By just making easy choices like getting something fat free or deciding to snack less in the beginning, you'll eventually develop habits. By getting your friends involved, you can start doing more active things with them, like riding your bikes together or going swimming on a daily basis, or even exercising together. It's difficult at first, because you're always telling yourself that you'll start tomorrow, but you have to make a commitment to start right now and set your mind to it. Every time you think of that muffin, think of loosing 5 pounds, and think of which one you want better. Also joining some gym or taking up yoga or some sport will help a lot, and if you're embarrassed, ask a friend to join with you. Don't give up dudes! And don't forget to treat yourself every once in a while, otherwise you'll go nuts. Good luck!