From Kayla, Age 14 - 06/24/09 - IP#: 68.217.191.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'4.5", Start: 206 lb, Today: 201 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 120 lb - i am 14 yers old and have never had a bofriend. Guys laugh at me and ask me out when they are just joking. My best friend weighs ony about 105 (lol) idk but she is soo skinny. Not like too skinny but she is nothing like me. I cant even go shopping for a swimsuit, shorts, or just regular stuff without breaking into tears. Most of my weight is from my dads genes but why does it have to be so hard to lose weight. I walk and/or ride my bike about 9- 18 miles a week but it is not a regular thing. Mainly just walking to the ball diamonds or to my friends house about 2-5 times a week and back which is about 1.5- 2 miles away. I also have trouble finding clothing that fits and looks good on my body type if it fits the neckline is too low or if the neckline is right then the shirt itself is too tight. pants are not that hard to find for me. Bathing suits are a different story. I hate my thighs. "thunder thighs" some people would call them. Any tips or comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kayla
Reply from Faamooouuss!=], Age 13 - 08/18/09 - IP#: 75.61.78.xxx Ok, so im pretty big too. [[190]] But, ive lost 10 pounds and my pops got those genes and let me tell you the scale cries when he steps on it =]. And also i've never had a boyfriend either, don't think its because they don't like you. Think of it as your waiting for Mr.Right. I'm 13 never asked either i can't relate about the friend issue too. I hatee that they are so skinny but who cares live live to fullest!!! And listen basic? Yeah they have basic plus thats where i get most of my stuff!
Reply from Nicole, Age 22 - 07/29/09 - IP#: 99.2.194.xxx Hi Kayla, First of all, you're 14 yrs old. I know boyfriends and such seem like such a big deal, but I didn't get my first boyfriend til the age of 21. And it was worth the wait and I couldn't be more happier. He is probably half my size and loves every inch of me and thinks I am perfect. The boys who joke around and make fun of you aren't worth your tears. In a few years, they'll become mature (hopefully) and grow up and realize the stuff they are doing is childish and immature. Try going shopping at Fashion Bug or Torrid. Check out http://www.torrid.com. I also can find stuff that fits me at Old Navy for reasonably prices. Just don't give up on the first few things you try. It took my a long time to be able to find fashionable things in my size, but try try again and you can make it work. Most of my girlfriends envy how fashionable and put together I am, but it took a few years of practicing and trying first!
Reply from Hannah kuehne, Age 16 - 06/30/09 - IP#: 69.215.132.xxx same thing with my family we are German big bone so easy to get fat and HARDER TO LOSE IT very hard.don't worry the right guy will come,i go to wallmart for clothes some are pretty cool and as for bathing suits your juss gonna have to get one,and juss buy shorts to go over your thighs,because i do the same thing
Reply from Cynthia, Age 16 - 06/25/09 - IP#: 24.164.117.xxx hi kayla, my name is cynthia and i know exactly how you feel! you see i come from a family that lovveesss to eat! my dad's side of the family is all italian so that's a lot of carbs and cream sauces! haha and my mom's side of the family is irish, meaning lots of mashed potatoes and overall A LOT of food! i have been overweight most of my life, i'd say since i was in 4th or 5th grade. i have struggled through clothing troubles too. i hate hate HATE shopping for swim suits or any summer clothing for that matter. and i try to avoid it as much as possible. just like you, my best friend is a stick and is a size 4! i couldn't even touch that! i don't think i've ever been a 4! but she supports me and isn't condisending about my weight which really helps. i too have never had a boyfriend and i'm 16. i've gone through my fair share of crushes and they all seem to be the same type of guys, skinny and popular. and the thing that breaks my heart is that most of them won't even talk to me or make fun of me. i have just recently started to eat healthier and exercise more. but i hate exercise of most kinds. you see i do marching band and winter guard (which is spinning flag and rifle and dance) and they are very competitive. before starting those, i weighed about 212 lbs.... which killed me. and i've reached 204 now. i just wanted to wish you good luck with any kind of weight loss. and a tip for shopping, don't be afraid to shop in the departments that fit you. i hate having to be in a seperate department when i go w/ my best friend but i feel so much better when i try something on and it fits right away, even though the tag isn't my ideal #. so just shop where you need to and continue to be successful. good luck!!! :)
