From Praline, Age 15 - 05/31/03 - IP#: 12.237.215.xxx  Click here to reply  
I just want to encourage you all, and to help you gain a little perspective! It makes my heart hurt to see girls my age and younger consumed in misery over their outside, and feeling worthless because of it. By all means, lose weight! Be healthy! But love your body, and take good care of it. Don't let losing weight become your whole life, only let it be a small part. Take joy in your hobbies, do things that you love to do. Heck, take up a new one! I love vollyball, acting, and painting. And I love old movie stars and the 50's! redecorate your room. Let how you dress and act reflect your personal style. The more amazingly interesting you become, the more people want to know you and are attracted to you. It's the truth, I promise, but do it for YOU! I promise that people care about you, never insult yourself by underestimating your worth. You are worth more than the moon and stars!