From Emily, Age 14 - 08/17/08 - IP#: 24.131.219.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 118 lb, Today: 159 lb (BMI %tile: 93), Goal: 105 lb - i feel like just giving up...i gained about 12 more pounds in 2 weeks(vacation), and im really putting on weight too fast and i look horrible! even when i eat healthy, obesity runs in my family and its in my genes....so i guess im meant to be fat my entire life!!! i just cant take it anymore!!! i cant stand all the people who make fun of me and are always soo skinny and good looking...it just makes wanna kill myself...
Reply from Jess, Age 13 - 08/20/08  - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx
DO NOT EVEN KID ABOUT KILLING YOURSELF. My friend tried to commit suicide, NOT THE ANSWER! Just be patient. It was a vacation. Did you enjoy yourself? did you do things with your friends/family? Life is too good to be spend wishing you were something your not(yet, but will be!:D) Just stay possitive! As for my friend, well, she's really...idk, unhappy. Do a favor for yourself and everyone on this site! Stay positive and be a role model for us. *long, boring speech is over* Thanks!
 
Reply from Flower Fawn, Age 15 - 08/18/08  - IP#: 71.185.131.xxx
Emily, don't even THINK kill yourself; that's not the answer! Plus, you are a valued and beautiful human being put on this earth. Don't throw that away! While genes can sometimes make it hard for you to loose weight (I have the same problem) it definitely IS possible if you have the right attitude and a solid plan. Sometimes we all just get sick of ourselves or want to throw in the towel, but what's that gonna do for you? NOTHING. You will only get unhealthier and heavier and more dissatisfied with yourself. Do yourself a favor and read some of the success stories here for motivation. Also check out the books The Diet for Teenagers Only and Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty, they are great! Best wishes and just hang in there, we're here for you. ;)
 
Reply from ellie, Age 15 - 08/18/08  - IP#: 88.81.132.xxx
i know exactly how you feel like you wanna be thin but you know youll be fighting your whole life to be it and its so unfair how ppl are just lucky and can eat the same as you but not gain weight. its hard but killing yourself isnt the answer
 
Reply from dbng, Age 15 - 08/17/08  - IP#: 66.91.99.xxx
dont think about killing urself! it's never the answer.
u can lose the weight no 1 is meant to be overweight for the rest of their life u jus gotta really stay focused and work at it even tho u slip up sometimes just move on & get back on track u WILL achieve ur goal. take care.