From Heather, Age 17 - 07/09/12 - IP#: 74.198.87.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'5", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI %tile: 93), Goal: 145 lb - I have been overweight my entire life. I never used to care. Until I started getting bullied about it. You could never tell that I was over 140 pounds, or as I got older, over 150, 160 pounds. The thing that gave it away, was my stomach. There are times when I look like I'm pregnant, and trust me I'm not. It's impossible in my situation. I hated being bullied about it, but I couldnt do anything about it. My parents were always telling me to exercise so I could lose the weight, and they were always yelling at me when I would get upset because someone made a comment about it, but they were never willing to help. Even now, I try and I try, but exercising alone isnt doing it, and sometimes I dont have the time. I want to eat healthier, and I eat healthy because my mom makes my dinner, but the stuff that I want to get, we cant, because it is too expensive. For once, I just want to be able to fit into skinny jeans, and not have my stomach popping over the top of them. I want to be able to wear a shirt and not worry about my fat stomach being seen if I lift my arms. I want to be able to wear a fitted dress and think I look good. I want to look in the mirror and think "I did it". "I look good". I cant do it.... :c
Reply from Saemin, Age 17 - 07/11/12 - IP#: 66.230.101.xxx And you can email me as well at ohmysaemin@gmail.com
Reply from Saemin, Age 17 - 07/11/12 - IP#: 66.230.101.xxx Heather, hunny <3 Always think positive! You can do it, I support you. With the proper exercise and healthy eating, I KNOW you can get to your goal weight! But you can't out exercise a bad diet (eating fast foods or over eating) so count your calories! Calculate your BMR and BMI to figure out how many calories you should eat daily to lose weight in a HEALTHY way! But no matter what, you are and always will be beautiful! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. && always think positive. Make mini goals for yourself! You have your ultimate goal weight and then make three or four small goal weights :) I was over weight as well, and you just have to stick to a good and healthy diet. Don't weight yourself as much, MEASUREING your body is the best way to see if you're making any progress or not! Maybe measure yourself one morning each month or every two weeks? And drink 8 glasses of water everyday, it is crucial especially to those trying to lose weight! NEVER starve yourself, three meals a day, two snacks, huge breakfast, small dinner, don't eat past eight. Exercise for at least 150 minutes a day, eat when you're HUNGRY not when you're bored. Go to the gym, cardio for 150 minutes (elliptical is the best, but I suggest mixing it up everyday, go on the treadmill too. On the elliptical, split the time in half and go forwards for half the time then go backwards the rest of the time) LIFT WEIGHTS! Muscle is fantastic, and it'll help you lose inches. Do 50 crunches in the morning and 50 before going to bed. Also do 60 second planks in the morning and at night. Wake up early, NEVER skip breakfast. YOU CAN DO THIS HEATHER! <3
Reply from Hannah, Age 14 - 07/09/12 - IP#: 64.57.160.xxx Heather, Girl, don't worry about it. You CAN do it. I have faith in you. All you have to do is have confidence in yourself. Try cutting what you eat in half and save the other half for later. Exercise for one hour a day and have a good support system. You Will see results. I did. I lost four pounds in 2 weeks. I know that you can do it. Believe in yourself. If you need anybody to talk to I will be here for you. YOU CAN DO IT!
Reply from Grace, Age 17 - 07/09/12 - IP#: 166.248.77.xxx You can do it, Heather! Trust me, I've been overweight most of my life too. Eating healthy is really expensive and it just makes it harder if the people you live with don't want to co-operate with you. What can really help is just cutting back on how much you eat and eating as healthy as possible. The things that make you gain the most weight are sugars and things with white flour like cakes and cookies and all that. Whole wheat is a way better option. And I've heard that people lose a lot of weight just by cutting sodas out of their diet. If you need motivation or an exercise buddy or anything, just e-mail me at confidentgirl95@yahoo.com. I'd love to help in any way I can.
