From Megan, Age 16 - 10/17/05 - IP#: 4.228.135.xxx Click here to reply
Ht. 5'9, Wt. 200 - Alright-- My new approach.. Okay I was told a pound is 3500 calories... and we are supposed to get like 1200-1600 cals per day... 10 pounds = 1 dress size.. so... I decided today I will do what I've always told everyone not to.. I shall calorie count..I am kinda hopeing I eat wayyy over 1200 so Ican cut it and lose weight that way.. but I dunno if I am. So wish me luck today. But, so far I'm up to 330 cals.. Because I ate a piece of toast with some butter... and I drank some milk.. crazy huh. lol anyhow just thought I'd tell ya'll what I'm doing.. I'll post later tonight how many calories I comsumed today. Also, Why does everyone say not to drink Diet soda??
Reply from angie, Age 15 - 10/17/05 - IP#: 24.80.196.xxx Paint thinner? sorry but i really dont think that aspartame is paint thinner.
Reply from Stacey, Age 14 - 10/17/05 - IP#: 67.160.58.xxx Also if u do drink diet ANYTHING and anything that is fat-free...it has aspertame....its actually paint thinner and it can make u lose alot of brain cells too.....not very good.
Reply from Lara, Age 19 - 10/17/05 - IP#: 169.229.95.xxx Diet soda does not put you at risk for type 2 diabetes, but it can leech calcium from your bones and the carbonation is bad for your teeth. Also, I've read that even the fake sugar can make you keep craving sweets. Honestly, though, I drink it anyway - as long as you're not drinking ridiculous amounts I wouldn't worry about it, although water is obviously preferable.
Reply from Jessica, Age 18 - 10/17/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx Sodas can be bad for us teens because 1) your bones can become weaker, 2) you're at risk for type 2 diabetes 3) you might get cellulite and 4) the caffine can make you fidgety and anxious. Diet soda and also cause you to feel bloated! You should go to your local book store and puschase the book called "The Diet For Teenagers Only" It's a wonderful guide and very useful! That's were I got all this information I just told you about! Check it out!
