From Rachel, Age 14 - 04/06/04 - IP#: 24.31.201.xxx  Click here to reply  
It's like this losing weight thing is out of control for me... Well let me share my story, I think it'll explain my situation. When I was about 11 I weighed in at 155 lbs... I couldn't believe how much weight I had put on. So I went on Weight Watchers and got to 138. I stayed at that weight some and then I decided I wanted to be at 110 (at 5'6", that's entirely too small) so I dieted and dieted to get there. Everyone kept telling me how good I was looking as the number on the scale kept getting smaller and smaller. I now weigh 120 and am getting modeling offers. My agent tells me I need to lose around 15 pounds to get anywhere as a model. Being a model has been my dream for my whole life... but 105 pounds?? It's just too small and incredibly unhealthy. Please guys... should I try to lose those 15 lbs and as long as I keep getting my period it's ok? (thats what my agent keeps telling me) I really need some advice... I just don't know what to do. Is it very unhealthy for me to get that small??
Reply from Lux, Age 14 - 04/11/04  - IP#: 200.95.73.xxx
I think that as long as you have your periods it's healthy... 		 
Reply from chelsea, Age 15 - 04/06/04  - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx
wow. That is something to think about. I do think that 105 is extremely to small and that you are very thin now. I know that you really want to be a model so your kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place. If I were you..and you really want to do it I would first see if there were any other deals out there..which I hope there are because You sound perfect to me.. and If there arn't and you really want to model..I say lose It very very slowly.. Like 1 pound a week and make sure you have good nutrition. Girl...Good luck.. I know your dream of being a model will come true..just take my advice and try to find another agent first..this one sounds like he's on crack.		 
Reply from Beth, Age 15 - 04/06/04  - IP#: 68.193.114.xxx
Yeah, it's totally unhealthy. I'm sure you've seen plenty of those superskinny models who can't even stand up for 20 minutes at a time because they're so frail and underweight. 105 lbs is too little for 5'6". You'll only be hurting yourself. Forget what your agent says. If you really want to become a model, there are ways to get around being underweight and completely unhealthy. Good luck.