From Kim, Age 17 - 02/11/08 - IP#: 76.188.159.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'7", Start: 181 lb, Today: 179 lb, Goal: 145 lb - Okay so I told my bff I wanted to go on a diet and she thinks Im crazy. She is 245 and she's like your not fat. My friends all think I'm already my goal weight of 145. I look smaller then most of them and none of them are really supportive of me lossing weight. Like if you do look at me you wouldn't say i'm 179. She was saying she can pick me up and her little brother whose 14 can pick me up and give me a piggyback ride. She told me she will be mad at me if i go on a diet. I don't know what to do now what do u guys think?/
Reply from SpecialK, Age 17 - 02/14/08 - IP#: 71.86.223.xxx just because someone else is comfortable with your weight, doesnt mean that you are. a lot of people think that i look fine, but when i look at myself i dont feel like im as healthy as i could be. dont lose weight for anyone else but yourself. and if your friends arent there to support you, tell them your sorry they couldnt be happier that you're trying to become more healthy, and maybe they'll realize they're being selfish.
Reply from ShiningStar, Age 14 - 02/13/08 - IP#: 68.236.17.xxx Be polite to your pals, but stand your ground. They might be scared you'll turn into a superficial or anorexic witch if you loose a lot of weight. Explain to them that you want this as healthy lifestyle change for yourself so you can live longer and feel good about yourself. If they're still difficult, forge your own path and seek out ways to make new, supportive pals by taking up art classes or joining the local gym! Best wishes!
Reply from Jeimi, Age 17 - 02/11/08 - IP#: 67.87.194.xxx hey if u feel u need to lose some weight lose some weight jus don't lose to much weight b healthy good luck and friends aren't always right
Reply from Kristen, Age 16 - 02/11/08 - IP#: 75.80.242.xxx Simply its not about losing weight its about being healthier and thats how you should approach it with your friends and bff. You might make it a group effort and get your bff to do it with you and see the importance of living a long healthy life. MY guess is that she feels threatened that your smaller then her and yet you still feel the need to lose weight, where as she is much bigger then you. You should talk to her about it. You are best friends so team up and start excersizing and eating healthy together, it will bring you closer.
Reply from Jeny, Age 11 - 02/11/08 - IP#: 76.117.57.xxx You friend can't really tell you if your fat. To her point of view you might be skinnyer then her but that doesn't make you stick skinny. I think if she was your real friend she would be suportive of you. And if she thinks she's that fat annyway, she would go on the diet with. Mabey, she's using you as a secrity blanket thinking that if you lose weight, everyone would make fun of her and only her. You should go for it because lifes not going to be fun if your not comfortable in your own skin. Good luck.
