From Alyssa, Age 14 - 01/28/09 - IP#: 99.150.208.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 208 lb, Today: 207 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 136 lb - So, I just had a talk with my parents and it basically made me feel like crap. I was talking to my mom about how I have to pass 4 out of the 5 fitness test in order to pass 9th grade P.E and then my dad walks in and he's like 'you got to get on that treadmill' and my mom was like 'no she's sick' and then went on to say i need to eat healthier and start working out. And my mom has these unrealalistic dreams of me wearing a bikini by june and stuff. And I was just like omg, dude, that's never going to happen. And my dad said 'it doesn't matter, you're fine the way you are, i just want you to be healthier' and i started to get all teary eyed and just wanted to run away. and then my dad hugged me and i was all like 'i'm not going to cry, i'm not going to cry' so then i run upstairs and my dad was like i love you and i was like you too. and then I came up stairs and started like bawling. After that I went online and looked up my BMI and it was very depressing to be classified as obese. So then I found out if I were to be 136 pounds I'd be at the a healthy weight. Then I started thinking how many months I have til I have to do the fitness testing and that's in 2 months, there is no way I can lose 71 pounds in 2 months. So I'm thinking maybe if I lose weight I could run the mile in a better time, I need to improve by 3 minutes. I do it in 12 now and I need to do it in 9 so if I work out then maybe I could do it. Anyways, so I think I can lose 70 pounds by June or July. Maybe August. My plan is to exercise for two hours everyday, ya know, walking, jogging, all that cardio stuff. And I'm going to eat fruit 4 times a day; 8am, 10am, 12am, 2am, and then for dinner I'm going to have sometype of vegetables and protein. And LOTS of water through out the day. I'm totally giving up junkfood and breads. I'm taking vitamins too so I get all the nutrients. I'm going to work really really hard, so I hope it works out. I'm not going to give up like I used to. I'm so going to stick to it. Lol, well thanks for 'listening'. (:
Reply from Veronica, Age 16 - 03/22/09  - IP#: 93.141.34.xxx
You made a great decision.To lose 71 pounds it will take atleast 5 months,but dont worry.Take it slow,step by step.Be strong and determined.In a year or so,Im sure you will be able to wear a bikini =)Dont be mad at your parents.They are just concered and trying to help you.But I understand you.I hate it too when someone says :"dont eat this,eat that.."But remember,they love you no matter what size are you.Dont lose weight for them,do it for yourself.Best wishes =)		 
Reply from Jocelyn, Age 17 - 01/29/09  - IP#: 96.51.107.xxx
Good luck! I am sure that the more cardio you do, the better you will get at it, so you will easily pass your fitness test!		 
Reply from Alyssa, Age 14 - 01/29/09  - IP#: 99.150.208.xxx
Aw, thanks for the support guys! It's making me even more motivated. And actually my doctor told me that 136 would be a good goal and it would put in a healthy percentile (:		 
Reply from DancingDamsel, Age 13 - 01/28/09  - IP#: 74.225.199.xxx
aww...they just want you to be healthy. try your best. i'm sure you can do it!!! ^_^		 
Reply from Taylor, Age 15 - 01/28/09  - IP#: 75.66.64.xxx
Brit, 136 is perfectly healthy for her height. It seems like a fine goal, and you seemed, determined, Alyssa, so I know you can do this! Best of luck with the weight loss! <3		 
Reply from brit, Age 14 - 01/28/09  - IP#: 67.84.165.xxx
136 is still not a healthy weight. i'm 136 and my doctor said i'm about 10 pounds overweight. my goal is to be about 110. so maybe yours should be too.