From magen, Age 15 - 07/29/11 - IP#: 174.59.5.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'2", Start: 229 lb, Today: 227 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 170 lb - you guys are very inspiring, i wake up everyday and look in the mirror nd i hate what i see. I am bigger now then i ever was for 3 freaking years ive been trying to loose this weight and ive never ever broke the 200s i havent been under 200 pounds since i was 11 and its heart breaking. I try so hard to stick to my 1300 calorie diet but i just cant seem to keep it. i go to zumba every monday and Wednesday now too but i need more than that i go for walks every day and i am working on situps and crunches. I am trying! i guess thats all that matters. anyone want to be a diet buddy. email me at magensaysno22@gmail.com
Reply from Isabelle X, Age 12 - 07/30/11 - IP#: 90.197.141.xxx It sounds like you really want to make a change...so now it's time to take some steps toward that goal. To start off, you should pick a very short term goal, like losing 1 pound by the end of this week. Now, you need to decide what you're going to do to lose that pound. Pick something realistic that you will be able to stick to. I usually suggest cutting out soda & juice & drinking only water. It's a quick & easy way to cut out a lot of calories & water helps to cleanse your system & speed up your meatbolism. As for exercise, I usually suggest to just start walking. No need to tell yourself you're going to start running 3 miles everyday...it just doesn't work that way, you won't do it. Start by walking for 30 minutes everyday. As you get better & used to it, you'll naturally want to start walking longer & faster. Another easy change to make is to pick the healthy option of things you're already eating - if you use 2% milk, switch to skim...if you eat chips, switch to baked, if you eat ice cream, switch to frozen yogurt. Ideally, you'll eventually like to cut down on all of those items but for now, making those changes WILL allow for weight loss. The most important thing is to really remember how badly you want this, because in the end, that is what is going to get you through the entire process. & one final tip, avoid unnecessary snacking. When you feel like snacking for no reason other than boredom...find something else to do! If you want a snack NOW, just wait. Say you'll have it later & do something else in the meantime. You'll find that you end up forgetting about it completely & realize that you don't really need it or want it. thanks hope this helps a lots here's mine e-mail if you would like to know more imwo@sky.com good luck XX Isabelle XX
Reply from Victoria, Age 16 - 07/30/11 - IP#: 68.109.163.xxx I think that your story is very inspiring:) Im 16 yet im 255. My story is exactly like yours. Although Ive grown used to being obese since I was 5,I love my life. I just want to change for the sake of my health. Someday I want to be a fashion designer. and I would like to fit in the clothes I make. Thank you. Victoria. ;) ps. stay in there!
Reply from Jessica, Age 16 - 07/29/11 - IP#: 71.2.33.xxx Megen I know how it feels, to lose then gain, dont be discouged. Dont give up, keep trying, It took me 3 in a half years to lose more then 6 pounds.. It was fructing for me too.. Ride a bike. Or go swimming.. They burn a lot of calories.. I swam for 2-3 hours in the pool.. I burned a lot calores.. Dont give up Megan. I hope to have encourged and helped. Jessica 16
