From Elisea, Age 18 - 02/20/11 - IP#: 216.227.51.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'3", Start: 200 lb, Today: 200 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 130 lb - Hello. I used to come to this website when I was younger and today I was filling really discouraged so I decided to look it up again. My mom and my sister are both tall and skinny and they both have been pressuring me to losse weight ans I want to do it myself so I can be healthy. Their so called support is not helping. Im going off to college in about six months and I hoping to reach my goal. I would just like some help from those who know what how I fill. Please everyone fill free to leave me advice on how to reach my goal. Thanks.
Reply from Ally13, Age 23 - 02/22/11 - IP#: 74.92.246.xxx Welcome back Elisea! If your mom and sister are pressuring you, I would say it most likely stems from a sincere desire to see you become a healthier version of you - that's generally why loved ones help. That said, if it bothers you, you need to sit them down and tell them how it makes you feel. When I was overweight, it only discouraged me to have other people refer to it, even if they were only trying to help. Your goal sounds a little outside of reasonable, with an average of 2.5-3 lbs. a week (health experts recommend 1-2 lbs. a week). The good thing is that the pounds come off a lot easier in the beginning than they do by the end so it's possible that with hard work and perseverance, you can reach your goal of a 70 lb. weight loss in the time allotted. I would highly encourage you to not let your one and only focus be on the scale numbers. Yes, they are important in that they are something you can definitely track, but other things such as how you feel, look, etc. are also important. Just don't forget that =). As for advice, each person is different in what makes them shed weight. For me personally, not allowing myself to mindlessly snack/eat late, cutting out almost all soda and high-sugar drinks, exercising 5 times a week and cutting out the majority of sweets is what did it for me. Try googling one of those quizzes that tell you what kind of eater/exerciser you are. They offer great tips on how to avoid your pitfalls. One last thing and I'll shut up: KEEP POSTING! Being accountable to someone (us =D) really helps when starting a weight loss regimen. It can be tough sometimes, but, speaking from experience, soooo worth it!
Reply from Lizz, Age 21 - 02/21/11 - IP#: 113.199.117.xxx All I can say is don't get discouraged when you don't see results right away. If you eat well and exercise it will be noticed. And once you start doing both those things you'll feel better about yourself anyway. Give yourself an easier goal. Say 10 pounds. 10 pounds doesn't seem so far away as 70 does. Good LUCK :)
