From Jesokah, Age 16 - 12/11/01 - IP#: 24.69.255.xxx Click here to reply
Ive been trying to lose weight since i was in grade 7 and now im in grade 11. Im 5'5 and 140lbs and i really wanna lose weight b4 new years. my family always say im too fat and stuff like that. I always go to the mall and wish i could it into the clothes i like but they dont look good on me. im really depressed and had almost commited suicide because of this, all i wanna do is lose weight and look like the other skinny gurls. can ne one please help me thankx
Reply from Pam, Age 14 - 12/28/01 - IP#: 64.12.102.xxx i know how you feel, im 14 and weigh 205 pounds...im fat, your not. My family is constantly making fun of me. They were considering changing my name to Bertha.
Reply from Ana, Age 15 - 12/12/01 - IP#: 66.69.70.xxx Im 5'5' and 140lbs too, same as you, but i don't consider myself fat, and neither should you. I understand what ur going through, and im not just saying that. im trying to lose wieght and be 125 lbs. Did you know that stress and depression can cause you to become fatter? it can, your emotional state is intertwined with your body, so you can't do one without the other. You have to work on looking at life differently, and when your happier, your body will change along with it.I know it feels hard to get out of the very dark place i know u must be in, and i know its not easy to get rid of all the pain, but nothings gonna happen if you don't try and if you don't love yourself enough first. Don't focus on just the physical appearance because u really won't get anywhere if you just focus on that. Im here for u, just as all the other girls who are trying to lose wieght, and have gone through the exact same thing your going through. Hope to hear from you soon, love life.
Reply from Nicole, Age 28 - 12/12/01 - IP#: 204.108.252.xxx He Jesokah, My name is Nicole and I am a Nutritionist and work for the WIC Program. I was looking through this website for children that I work with and was touched by your message. Being 5'5 and 140 pounds is not considered overweight, but I understand the media pressure to be thin is very overwhelming. I struggled with my weight for most of my high school years, believe me when I say I feel your pain. The best thing you can do is tune out all the negativity coming from those family members who are not being supportive and focus on the wonderful person you are on the inside. This website has great tips for being healthy and that is what matters, not the numbers on the scale. So be healthy, exercise and eat well, and I assure you you will fell better for doing so. Good Luck and happy holidays!
Reply from michelle, Age 13 - 12/12/01 - IP#: 211.221.186.xxx Jesokah.. plz don't commit suicide i know that this message may not help you but just because ur 5'5 and 140 lbz doesnt mean ur fat... if it helps there are alot of pretty actresses who people say are fat... but they don't care that they are fat because they're good actors.. so let people know the real you so they won't care about ur weight...
