From Jessica, Age 17 - 12/05/03 - IP#: 24.77.32.xxx  Click here to reply  
When I was younger (9-15 yrs) I was overweight. I was 5 feet and 180lbs at my heaviest. I was teased very much in those years, and the harsh comments not only motivated me to lose weight, but also to obtain 2 eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia. 104 was my lowest weight and I was hospitalized twice for 6 weeks each time. Why am I telling you this? Because I have noticed that some of the postings and replys have had some very unhealthy suggestions. I have fought for over 3 years to get rid of this disease (I am no longer bulimic though) and finally after what has seemed like an eternity of endless battles I am at my goal weight and trying to stay healthy. I just want all of you to be careful. It was the most horrible experience of my life. I actually had to move out of my parents house a while ago because it had put such an emotional strain on all of us. I also lost my friends, had to redo courses in school(do you know how embarrasing it is to be the only gr.11 in a gr. 9 class?), lost my boyfriend of 2 years and possiby did damage to my internal organs which can't be detected yet. PLEASE to all of you ho read this sight... Don't waste your life focusing on weight. It is good to want to be healthy but not at such a cost. Be sensible... some of these suggestions are a little unreal. To be sure about weight loss, talk to your doctor first and have them refer you to a dietician. Then, on your own time, talk to a gym teacher at school about programs they might have, like a weight club or something a litle more one on one and focused on getting in shape, rather then a sports team where the other students are atheletes and have great experience. That will be discouraging. Or, buy a pass to a gym and possibly set up an appointment for a personal trainer. Home workout videos are good too. Please be careful with weight, it could have a major negitive impact on your life. Good luck everyone!