From Crystal, Age 19 - 01/01/13 - IP#: 76.172.131.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'3", Start: 230 lb, Today: 230 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 150 lb - Me being overweight began when I was only 9 years old. My mom married my stepdad, had twins & I began to become very depressed. I started gaining weight nonstop. My stepdad would offend not only me but my mom & sisters. He would call us fat, balloons, pigs... In order to cope with his offensive comments, I would eat anything I could find. By the time I reached 6th grade I was already 145 lbs. I was introduced to french fries, brownies, pizza bread, chips, & soda. I was never really teased about being overweight. My friends were all overweight. I was actually considered "skinny" when I hung out with them because they were "bigger" than me, but I didn't feel skinny. By the time I reached high school I was 170 lbs. My weight stayed at 170 lbs until my junior year when I no longer had gym class. Between Junior and Senior year I gained 60 lbs. My uncle passed away during my Junior year and I gained a little more weight. For prom, I went on a diet and lost 10 lbs. in a month. I only did this because my 4 year crush asked me to prom. I did it for him hoping he would notice & ask me out, but he didn't. I felt so dumb... During Summer Vacation after graduating High school, I took a trip to Italy & Spain & lost 15 pounds in the 3 weeks I was there. There was a lot of walking and going up and down stairs. I came back weighing 215lbs. I am now a sophomore in College and back up to 230 lbs. I have tried to go on diets, work out, and even starve myself, but nothing has worked. I am almost 21, still overweight, & still crushing on the same guy I went to prom with. I want to be at a healthy weight, but I don't know how to stick to working out or eating healthy. I feel like guys don't take interest in me because I am overweight and fat. A few hours ago, I was eating dinner & I sat on a chair and broke it. This was my breaking point, and the embarrassing part was that my stepdad and my whole family saw me and started laughing... at me. I was embarrassed, ashamed, humiliated... I broke down... How do I deal with this? :(
Reply from Grace, Age 18 - 01/12/13 - IP#: 70.193.8.xxx I cannot understand how your own family can ridicule and tease you. I thank the Lord that I have a supportive family who helps me through it all. To me, the best way to lose weight is to change your lifestyle. I know that it can be very hard when you're used to turning to food for comfort. And that change doesn't happen overnight. Just learn to turn to other things instead of food. And don't starve yourself! Just replace junk food (sodas, cakes, candy, etc.) with a good variety of fruits and vegetables and drink water as much as you can. If you have a craving for something unhealthy, don't deny yourself; just eat a small portion of it. Also, whole grains are much better than refined refined and processed foods. Eating this way will boost your confidence, your health, and your energy, but one thing it won't boost is your weight! You will lose weight if you eat healthier. Also, any form of exercise helps so much. This is where I'm lacking :/ I hope this helps!
Reply from Gabby, Age 19 - 01/07/13 - IP#: 75.161.183.xxx I understand where you are coming from. It is very difficult no doubt about it. My own father has called me names like that also. Just remember we must stay positive and take out the negative in order to move forward. I began at 210, and I am now 176. How did I start? All because of a guy too. But I have come to realize that losing weight is for me and my health only. Take it slow, the beginning is always the hardest. But once you over come the first week, it feels great! You can always start with small exercise, and start limting foods. I am also a sophomore in college, and working to better my health. We can both do it. I know we can:)
Reply from Jessica, Age 17 - 01/01/13 - IP#: 96.255.173.xxx Aw. I am sorry. Dieting is very hard. Don't be embarrassed, things happen. I have the same problem. I eat all the time. Now I have Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner. To stop myself from eating I chew gum, Drink tons of water and suck on sugar free mints. It seems to be working. Honestly I recommend Doing a low carb low sugar diet. That's what I am on. I went from 232 to 218 in 4 weeks. Then I went on vacation & ended up breaking it. I am on my diet again. New year, new beginnings. I also recommend getting a fitbit. It helps a lot and keeps you motivated. Also the low carb low sugar diet I am on is Jorge Cruise: The Belly Fat Cure. He has a book out and on twitter he tweets very useful things. I have a website if you want to check it out. I put up some recipes and blog. www.jessfitnessfun.webs.com Good Luck!!
