From Casey, Age 12 - 02/02/02 - IP#: 209.214.72.xxx  Click here to reply  
i just wanted to know if any of you had any idea how to make my parents see that i WANT to lose wieght, and its just not some phase in my life that ill soon get over. I try to tell them that i want to go to a gym but they say "go for a walk" instead. I dont want to go for a walk. I want an excercise that challenges me and makes me feel that im almost to my goal after i work out. Not some walk that i hardly sweat after words. well if you have any suggestions please put them up.
Reply from Michelle, Age 14 - 02/02/02  - IP#: 216.109.204.xxx
You don't have to go to a gym to get a good workout. Your parents probably already know that. All you need is a place to run or do aerobics and you can challenge yourself. Try to run 5 minutes without stopping working your way up to 20 minutes at a time. OR you can dance to your favorite music for a half an hour. This will keep you challenged and fit.