From Alex, Age 17 - 08/08/11 - IP#: 75.90.150.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 285 lb, Today: 235 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 140 lb - I can't believe a few short months ago I was looking at myself, 50 pounds heavier, and didn't think I could change anything. I was so wrong! I still struggle with the depression everyday, thinking of how much farther I have to go and how I look. Even after 50 pounds, I can't see a difference, but everyone else can. I guess the whole distorted self-image thing is something I'll always have to deal with. But I've started a new workout plan, lots of cardio, twice a day. Drinking lots of water. And as far as a diet goes, I'm keeping it under 1500 calories a day. Eating mostly vegetarian, but also eating poultry. I feel really good right now. I haven't felt this way in months. I'm done letting my weight, and food, run my life. I will succeed, and it will be great :)
Reply from Taylor, Age 16 - 08/10/11  - IP#: 24.126.140.xxx
i know exectly how you feel but whatever you do DONT GIVE UP ! :) you will mostly see a difference in how your clothes look and fit and alot of people will also say how much weight you loss and how good you look :)		 
Reply from Melissa, Age 17 - 08/07/11  - IP#: 24.2.110.xxx
Wow! 50 POUNDS! That's incredible!!! Congratulations! Don't give up! I think that maybe you can't see the weight loss is because you see yourself in the mirror every day. And most of the time people look in the mirror and see their faults. Keep a picture of yourself at your beginning weight on your mirror and look in the mirror and say "Dang I look good!"...it sounds incredibly cheesy but it works. I do it all the time and it really does make me feel better about myself. Good luck, you're doing great! :)