From scarlett, Age 17 - 04/03/10 - IP#: 75.97.152.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 184 lb, Today: 184 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 110 lb - i was always a really thin kid. i wasn't stick skinny, but i was thin. from about 12-14, i got really fat. and i hated it. when i was 15, i lost so much weight. i was about 120 pounds. i didn't even exercise, it just randomly came off. i'm now 184 pounds. i was NEVER this big. and i hate it. I know, if I wanted a change, I'd make it. But, it's easier said than done. And people who struggle with weight, know exactly what I'm talking about. So gimme a break. I'm NOT saying I'm a victim! I'm miserable. I'm not trying to make people feel bad for me, but I wish things would change.
If I'm sad, I eat. If I'm mad, I eat. If I'm happy, I eat. I've tried dieting so many times. I'd lose weight here and there, and I'd be good for a couple weeks. But then I'd indugle in really bad food one day, and then it would all come back, and I'd gain it all.
I went to the park today, and had a really good workout. I was playing with my brothers kid, and playing football with my brothers, and it was really good. I mean we were there for 5 hours! But as soon as I came home, I ate so so much. It's like I couldn't stop myself.
I jsut need some insight. I'm just wondering pretty much, if any of you had serious weight problems, and lost weight.. just to tell me your success story. How did you do it? What exercises, what'd you eat, how'd you stay so focused?
I really need a change. For myself. Please and thank you!
Reply from stace, Age 18 - 04/04/10  - IP#: 68.8.70.xxx
Hey Scarlett (:
I know exactly what you are going through because I too was around 181-185 not long ago and had the toughest time to STOP indulging in sweets and fast foods. I remember I would tell myself “you will run and lose this fat off once and for all” and I would and then a matter of hours past buy and I would be eating a bowl of ice cream. Pathetic eh? I know! I remember how distressing it would be to say you would lose the weight but lack any form of motivation and moments later you are back to scare one. It’s really hard! We know it’s hard but it gets easier after ingraining this in your mind. You have to teach yourself discipline and always repeat to yourself how much you want this and how much you want to end this battle as the winner. And its perfectly fine to get off track once in awhile but don’t let that be a crotch for you but allow it to motivate you even more! I know you are capable of doing this because I lost 41 pounds and I NEVER EVER EVER EVER thought I would make it a week later. I promise you after the weight comes off after the first 2 months, which are the hardest adjustments in your life ^^, you will be so determined to NOT give up! Make sure you have motivation around you. Don’t have friends who tell you “you don’t need to lose weight” or “you won’t be the same after you lose the weight… you know that scarlett”? You need folks who will help you stay persistent and not hinder you from your dreams! I know this because I lacked any form of motivation in my life and guess what? I found motivation through youtube videos who demonstrate REAL TEENS losing weight weight even in the face of adversary. I would subscribe to them and make sure that I’m also losing weight at a good pace! This really allows you to build motivation! Also about your eating habits I use to indulge in sweets A LOT and spicy foods lol. But now I replaced ice cream cones and chocolate chip cookies with strawberries and a cup of ONLY 40 calories Almond soy milk or Silk Vanilla of 100 calories. I bought smartbran organic cereal with cranberry and other fruits, this has a lot of dietary fiber and only 90 calories. Find alternatives to help you defeat your hungers late nights. I know its hard but you can do it! I remember I use to tell myself “you will be lucky to be out of the 80s, 70s, then 60s, then 50s, and now 40s. and on to the 130s” . I use to be one of the most laziest and unhealthy girls on the planet but after adapting these eating habits and exercise regimes I learned it was rather easy and worth the hard work. Please don’t give up! I know you are capable of losing the weight! xD And keep us posted!!!!		 
Reply from Michelle, Age 15 - 04/04/10  - IP#: 67.233.132.xxx
Well I'm sure I'm not your ideal weight :)(I weigh 202) not yet anyway but I have lost 26 pounds and yes good lord its one of the hardest things any of us on here will ever have to do some people don't have to worry about what they eat or how much of it, but for others like you and me food is away to relieve stress so first of all you need to find another way to relieve stress, anger and emotions in general. You don't need to get rid of every bad food in your kitchen today either but limit yourself and when you go to eat to much FIGHT YOURSELF mentally of course, ask yourself does the amount of food and what you want to weigh go hand and in hand. Direction determines destination meaning If you walk away from this computer and cut back on things you know are bad for you and try to work out for at least 30 minutes 3 times out of the week you'll be back to 120 in no time ;)