From Micaela, Age 14 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 72.224.130.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'7", Start: 165 lb, Today: 163 lb, Goal: 110 lb - I really wish I was skinny. I am popular and everything but all of my friends are skinny and why cant I be? I've tried EVERYTHING! Fasting, purging. I am really active I play basketball, field hockey, softball I ride horses. But I just cant seem to lose weight. I never get teased about it because I am a "Popular". And we just dont. But that eats me up inside because we always talk about the other fat kids and it pains me to say that..... I just wish I was skinny...
Reply from Flower Fawn, Age 15 - 06/12/08 - IP#: 71.175.123.xxx Don't give into peer pressure. Just stick yo your guns. Just becuase "everybody else is doing it" doesn't mean YOU have to. Yes, I understand it can be hard but I was on my own for 2 years I kept to my values put my head up high and then when I went to high school I met nice friends who will care about who you really are. It was worth it. Being skinny can buy you popularity but not true love or friendship. It's up to you. Teasing overweight kids can have a huge impact on them you don't even know--they can turn to cutting and drugs, etc. Sounds ridiculous bu believe me but it can happen. And I'd advise reading the book The Diet for Teenagers Only. Best wishes to you...
Reply from Micaela, Age 14 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 72.224.130.xxx I know and I understand that. The only reason I do it is beacuse everyone else does...
Reply from Motivated, Age 19 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 71.192.26.xxx and claire is right- it's horrible and cruel talking about anyone the way you do with your friends. maybe you should look at yourself before you criticize anyone else. being skinny won't make you a better person- only your own decision can.
Reply from Motivated, Age 19 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 71.192.26.xxx try sticking with a healthy plan including a lot of fruits and veggies and water and exercise and less calories (not under 1200) for a long long time. it's the only way. it sucks- but it is. it will feel like forever until it's finished but will be soooooooo worth it.
Reply from Micaela, Age 14 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 72.224.130.xxx I know it horrible. And I've tried everything trust me. But I just can seem to lose the weight I want. Its an up and down battle...
Reply from Claire, Age 19 - 06/11/08 - IP#: 64.131.205.xxx First-- you shouldn't talk about fat kids. That's just plain mean and uncalled for! Second-- fasting or purging won't help you lose weight--it's unheathly and it'll only make you gain. Just eat right and exercise--yes, it sounds simple. That's really all there is to it! no magic pill, no anything. Just those two little things will result in weight loss, trust me. Just depends on how bad you want it to carry on through. Good Luck
