From Maya, Age 13 - 05/25/10 - IP#: 108.13.19.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'6", Start: 254.2 lb, Today: 254.2 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 150 lb - Before I start I think I just threw up (not really) ... My god I am over weight. Now to begin (sorry about that). I am a 13 year old girl about to enroll in high school and you know all the drama starts there. I have been gaining weight since I came to the US from Hong Kong, China. My problem is that I eat when I am stressed, depressed, and also (this might be unusual) as a way to keep me up at night so I can finish homework... Almost like coffee (although I don't drink it)... Any way I really have been trying to make an effort to stay healthy and get slimmer... in fact I am going to a weight loss camp this summer. Also I LOVE fruits and vegetables so there is no problem there. As well as that ever since my mom left (not for ever just for 4 weeks) I have been loosing weight. my dad says its because shes almost like a crutch, always there trying to help- almost pampering (which I guess is true).... sorry I'm rambling... any way... my problem is that I'm going to Hawaii after my weight lost camp and I'm scared that I might forget all the good habits there... any suggestions? also if any one knows any good tips on eating less... etc. just tell me! keep in mind I don't do diets, I eat ANYTHING (no really i have traveled and when you travel your not picky), and I WANT TO GET SLIM BY THE TIME I'm 15!... one more thing... this is really important to me.... I am really scared about one thing my doctor told me... if i gain anymore weight I might have to have surgery... thats been giving me nightmares and stress... I really don't want surgery! and as I said before stress makes me eat more... agggh!!!.... HELP ME!
Reply from Juliette, Age 17 - 05/30/10 - IP#: 99.237.131.xxx Drink a lot, try ot pack in a lot fo swimming (it's Hawaii, right? =P) and if it's an all-inclusive hotel or something, try to actually use the sports centres. I know its hard, especially in the heat, but that's much better than just trying to set food goals. Especially because if there are buffets it will be tough to focus on limiting your intake and portions. And food-wise, try to keep meals balanced since you love vegetables (see that/s lucky too!) and try to just eat until you are full and no more. As for when you stay up to finish work, try to get it done earlier and go to bed so you don't eat. you can't eat when you're sleeping right? =P (God i hope that's impossible!) Around this time of year i have a lot of unit tests, exams and projects to deal with and i force myself to stay out of the kitchen even when it's 2:00 in the morning. I just tell myslef "you're exhausted go to sleep". Also, one trick that works for me is i just brush my teeth. With that minty taste in my mouth, even if i am hungry, i don't want to combine that taste with food. So i brush my teeth and go to bed. I feel it tricks your body into ignoring the craving...maybe it's the mint...Anyway! Good Luck and keep us updated with your progress!
