From Rachel, Age 17 - 08/27/12 - IP#: 173.76.72.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'4", Start: 245 lb, Today: 235 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 160 lb - I have been dieting, working out, taking vitamins and everything for the past year and it seems nothing is working. I was 150 pounds 3 years ago before i hit a rough patch in my life and was put on medications i have been trying so hard and i am going to be a junior this year in high school and i have prom. I want to look good, i want to be the girl everyone looks at and says wow. It seems no matter how hard i try nothing ever works. I sign up for the gym 2 months latter i cant get a ride. Everyone is pushig me but how am i supose to do this with no help? im hoping if i post this someone will comment and give me some advice. and it doesnt help that my own family calls me fat and picks on me for every little thing. Oh your having a soad?! your going to get even fatter. thats what i deal with every day. i just dont know what to do because it is making me even more depressed because im so over weight.
Reply from Maggie, Age 20 - 09/18/12 - IP#: 92.4.145.xxx Getting weight is partly or mostly about how you can cope with stress. Have a look at youtube videos by Josie Lenore, they hit this problem and are really helpful,because they explore what is the reason why people overeat and how to deal with it. She'll show you how to eat when hungry and not for comfort. Have fun and write to Josie if you have any questions. Good luck!
Reply from Jessica, Age 16 - 08/29/12 - IP#: 184.6.214.xxx I used to be a binge eater long before I came here Rachel I know its was like to be a binge eater, even two years ago I was binge eater I manged to lose the first 3 lbs on my own 165- 162 lbs, it tok time it didn't happen over night, take one step at a time one day at a time one pound at a time one mounth a time one wek at a time and one year at a time!! u lost ten lbs!! that's great!! don't beat yourself up if u gain the weight back its a learning cruve as my grandfather used to say!! drink a glass of water when u feel that bingey feeling, take a walk, slow running, jog, write in a jounrial,, chew sugarless gum, tic tacks, sour mints they all one item per calorie, drink lots of water, spining, in circles, u can do this!!! Rachel!!! it takes a lot of fighting, effort, and will power times prayer!!! Jessica17.
Reply from Tay, Age 16 - 08/27/12 - IP#: 208.54.37.xxx I know exactly what you're going through, I'm experiencing the exact same thing. I'm not expert on healthy living but I've learned from my mistakes, and i've made a lot of them. Success doesn't come over perfection, it comes from small efforts.I can't tell how many times I've just been so upset about my weight that I've wanted to lock myself in room and eat myself in to an early grave. I felt that way tonight especially because I binged. There worse things in world than overweight because a lot of those things are irreversible but we can still change. Exercise daily (no matter for how long), be a conscientious eater (you're body is your temple, you only have one), be positive (a smile can go a long way), and live in the present (don't miss out on opportunities because you're waiting for the time when you'll the girl you always wanted to be). This site is full of people who will suport and you'll needa strong support system.
