From Ricky, Age 17 - 08/11/10 - IP#: 173.54.212.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 4'10", Start: 192 lb, Today: 185 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 120 lb - Dear Bulletin Board, I was always the big girl in the family of skinny people. Even as a baby I was chubbier than every one else. Now as a teenager I am still bigger then my family and my friends. They all say they love me just the way I am. That make me hapy but for only a little while...I use to be disgusted with my self and never really told any one. I want to be able to into a store and not feel to fat. I want to be a healthy girl. Whose family, when they think she is not listen, talk about what will happen when she get diabetes...I want to look good but also feel good inside. I love myself but it never seems enough to make me want to loss weight. I've lost some pounds that always happen before I give up. This time though is going to be different. I want to be happy even if i'm not as skinny as my friends or family. I just want to be healthy and feel beautiful. I know this is a long road for me to conquer but I will conquer it! <3 Ricky =)
Reply from Juliette, Age 17 - 08/14/10 - IP#: 99.237.136.xxx that was a touching story. The good thing is that you seem very level headed and realistic. Also, it sounds as if you have faith in yourself which is awesome. Obviously it's hard, but with a little perseverance and hope, i think you can do it. All the best!
