From shay, Age 16 - 07/13/10 - IP#: 74.233.8.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 189 lb, Today: 189 lb (BMI %tile: 97), Goal: 130 lb - hello. i am new here and just starting a diet.. I have always been comfortable with my body, and i live on the beach and im always in a suit, and have felt okay with the way i looked.. until, i realized how extremely overweight i actuallly am. my doctor told me i had to lose weight, and thts when i started seeing it.. i used to be skinny, and my weight got worse and worse each year, but i never really noticed. i tried to put on last years jeans and i cant do it. i guess i need to lose weight. but i honestly, dont think i need to. because i feel fine with the way i am. i ll ust get bigger clothes.. can someone give me adive to get motivated?
Reply from natalie, Age 14 - 07/25/10  - IP#: 173.55.106.xxx
although this is a weight=loss bullitin board i think you are probally very pretty exactly how you are plus confident. skinny isnt always beautiful, just be healthy. have fun on the beach!		 
Reply from thea, Age 14 - 07/13/10  - IP#: 71.235.60.xxx
living on the beach should motivate you alot since you're constantly wearing a swimsuit and you probably want to look good in it. all of us on this site have experienced the same thing as you. we all thought we were fine until we were told how unhealthy we were. anyway goodluck! (: