From Elizabeth, Age 21 - 01/16/04 - IP#: 209.172.247.xxx  Click here to reply  
Hey everyone...I just wanted to give you guys major congrats and encouragement...I was where you are and unfortunately still am...my weight has gone up and down for the last 10 years...but take the weight off now...it gets much harder as you get older. Remember, that now it seems so important to be thin because you want to look pretty and hansome, but there is a much bigger issue you have to consider: your health. What you do at 12, 16 and older does effect you life in the future. Take control now so you can really enjoy the rest of your life!!! I have lost 60 lbs since august going to the gym and eating less refined sugar (candy, ice cream, that sorta stuff)and also going to the gym at least 4 times a week. All of you keep going and just imagine the possibilites you have when you are healthy and feel good about yourself...those thoughts are what inspire me everyday!