From Chantel, Age 14 - 03/21/08 - IP#: 75.80.239.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'4", Start: 130 lb, Today: 165 lb, Goal: 120 lb - I spent my 8th grade and 8th grade summer losing weight healthily and unhealthily but I went on one vacation and gained some weight and just kept going downhill. I've never weighed this much before and I hate it. I let it get so bad because I have a boyfriend who loves me for who I am so I didn't have to impress anyone, but now I realize I need to do it for myself. I'm completely determined. Summer's arriving and I know I'm going to have to wear a swimsuit soon and there are some bikini's I really like. I have much more of a confidence thanks to my boyfriend but I still feel so uncomfortable in my own skin and I want him to be able to brag about me, to not be able to keep his hands off of me. I honestly don't really know what to do because I've never purposely lost weight in a healthy way. I'm going to keep a food diary, keep a mental determination, and stop snacking. I'm going to start off with a schedule, 3 meals a day, all healthy and well-portioned and maybe 2 snacks, like fruit or nuts. I'm going to have a sweet once a week and I'm going to walk on the treadmill 20 minutes a day. I think I'll lose a lot of weight fast because I've been eating constantly and stopping that will change things up. Advice is always appreciated and I would really love a weight-buddy! I wish everyone luck and know that you are always beautiful. -Chantel