From Kasey, Age 18 - 12/13/07 - IP#: 74.237.225.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 210 lb, Today: 190 lb, Goal: 130 lb - I don't know how much I weighed when I started, I honestly don't have a scale and haven't been to the doctor in a while. What I know is that I'm not happy with my body. I don't think someone should have to be a stick figure to be attractive, and I don't think any man has to have sculpted abs, and cut jaw-line to be handsome/attractive. Growing up I've learned a lot, I'm still young and I'm still learning but once you get older you look back and you think to yourself.. all the what if's and it just tears you down like nothing else. I'm not going to judge anyone based on how much they weigh, and no one else should either. Anyone who makes fun of someone because of their weight is miserable with themselves. Just keep going everyday, just wake up and as cheesy as it sounds tell yourself you can make it. Tell yourself you're going to really try. It doesn't take that much effort to lay on the floor and curl up. Do it about 10 times each day for a week, the next week do 20..and soon it will get so much easier. That burn will go away, you won't get out of breath.. I never wanted to run outside..ever I was like no..I feel so disgusting I don't want anyone to see me. I broke down in tears infront of my dad and he told me that they don't matter it's all about YOU because when you don't let them bother you, you come out on top, and you get to laugh in their face and redeem yourself. It's all about holding on. I've always been chubby, when I was in 1st grade the safety patrols would hold the doors when you had to walk in and I'll never forget the that safety patrol called me pregnant and started laughing and I just cried my way to class. I chose to ignore it and you should too because you're way more than that. I hope this helps me, I hope you have encouraging words, and I hope I can help you in anyway.