 From alex, Age 16, female - 07/08/04 - IP#: 24.243.206.xxx
I'm 5'2" and 7 months ago I weighed roughly 140. I never liked the way I looked so I decided to go on a diet. I cut calories dramatically by eating smaller portions and only drinking water (lots), tea, or coffee. Today I have surpassed my goal weight of 120 and am now a healthy 110. Dieting is hard at first, but you get used to it. Honestly, it's one of the easiest things I've ever done. What people need to realize is that losing weight takes time and dedication. Don't expect to drop 10 pounds in a week, but expect to drop more like a pound or two. STICK WITH IT and the hard work will pay off.
From Tori, Age 15, - 07/04/04 - IP#: 207.69.137.xxx
When i vist friends, parties, barbeques and other places where junk and unhealthy choices are avaibale, I'm usually faced with the descidon to eat or well, not to eat. Some say only have just a slice of that cake, or only have one piece of pizza, but my problem is that if i have that one slice of cake, next thing i know im having another one, and another one and yet another one. If your like me and feel that once you've had the junk food you might as well have more- lsiten to this. There are two types of feelings when it comes to food- craving the food and then the inital guilt that comes after overindulging. Now both feelings are uncomfotable and hard to deal with, but you have to think about which one is more positive, obvisouly the craving. I learned that if I just stay away from the junk food completely, it won't put me on the track to the non stop junk eating road, and that I can... (view more)When i vist friends, parties, barbeques and other places where junk and unhealthy choices are avaibale, I'm usually faced with the descidon to eat or well, not to eat. Some say only have just a slice of that cake, or only have one piece of pizza, but my problem is that if i have that one slice of cake, next thing i know im having another one, and another one and yet another one. If your like me and feel that once you've had the junk food you might as well have more- lsiten to this. There are two types of feelings when it comes to food- craving the food and then the inital guilt that comes after overindulging. Now both feelings are uncomfotable and hard to deal with, but you have to think about which one is more positive, obvisouly the craving. I learned that if I just stay away from the junk food completely, it won't put me on the track to the non stop junk eating road, and that I can sit thruogh the activity craving the food (id rather have the craving feelings then the feeling of guilt) My two main points here are if once you start eating junk food you eat alot more then just that "one slice"...stay away from it completely! Its better to do all your activies with that craving for a peice of cake in your head then the feeling of guilt and the extra calories and fat your body in turn needs to burn off. Thanks...I hope this helped! (view less)
From Alicia, Age 15, female - 07/02/04 - IP#: 67.5.144.xxx
I havent weighed myslelf in a while. I decded that I would rather see the results after a few weeks rather than every other day. SO basically I have been going on an hou walk/jog everyday along with a 25 minute abdominal video along with a 45 minute upper and lower body weight video. (both are from the firm) I decided to go without red meat and no freid foods for a while. I am excited to see what the scale says in the next few weeks! By the way I went from a size 13 to a size 9 :).
From Jen, Age 13, female - 07/01/04 - IP#: 68.33.73.xxx
Hey, first off i wanna say im really happy this page went up because it inspired me even more and gave me lots of tips! Well i started a diet about a week and a half ago and i have lost 4 pounds so far. All i did was eat the SPECIAL K bars for breakfast and have some YOPLAIT YOGURT. Then i got my mom to grill pineapples and zuccini with whatever else she made. I started to go on a 1500 calorie diet and it really works! I exercise 1 hour a day by riding a bike and doing sit-ups. I use to weigh 195 lbs but i am now 191 lbs and still going! I am 5' 6" and i want to get to my goal of 140 by the end of the year in time for social. I hope everyone else does get to their goal while dieting and if i can do this much already, u can too! Good Luck!!!
From Kristie, Age 16, female - 07/01/04 - IP#: 66.82.9.xxx
Hey. Since i was about 9 years old i was incredibly obese when i was almost 15 i weighed 260 pounds. Eventually I got up to 300lbs. I never was teased. Lucky for me i have the greatest friends and go to teh best school so i never was bugged about my weight. That was a problem for me though because i never really got any motivation because i thought people accepted me for me. I even had a boyfriend. (so girls looks arent what matters if the guys right he will take u for who you are. I have been dating him for2 years now. ) anyways one day my mom got really mad with me and said somethings that no mother should have but it did change my life. She called me some nasty names and said any hope in marriage for me can be forgotten so at first i was depressed but then i turned tht into extreme anger and motivation. I got a pass to the gym walked everyday for 30 minutes ate no junk food. My... (view more)Hey. Since i was about 9 years old i was incredibly obese when i was almost 15 i weighed 260 pounds. Eventually I got up to 300lbs. I never was teased. Lucky for me i have the greatest friends and go to teh best school so i never was bugged about my weight. That was a problem for me though because i never really got any motivation because i thought people accepted me for me. I even had a boyfriend. (so girls looks arent what matters if the guys right he will take u for who you are. I have been dating him for2 years now. ) anyways one day my mom got really mad with me and said somethings that no mother should have but it did change my life. She called me some nasty names and said any hope in marriage for me can be forgotten so at first i was depressed but then i turned tht into extreme anger and motivation. I got a pass to the gym walked everyday for 30 minutes ate no junk food. My friends strated to work with me because some of them too were obese. I got a job working outdoors doign labour for a few months and pulled my self away from computers and tv and was outdoors alot. Thats a major tip GO OUTSIDE the fresh air is good for your health and it can cheer u up and engergize you. Now I am almost 17 in a lil over 1.5 years i have lost 157 pounds. I have always been a happy person and didnt think icould get much happier. Everyday my boyfriend kisses me and calls me gorgeous and i know hes proud of me and I showed my mom that i can do anything i want and be anything i want. I just want everyone to know this thoough whether your 100 lbs or 500lbs your beautiful. Its ur personality that captivates people. Dont let others bring u down . Use their negative remarks to bring urself up. If i can do it you guys totally can. iF you want any more tips or just wanna get to know me id lovvvvve to get to know you just right me at : jube_15@yahoo.com or ad me to msn :P ttyl u guys all rock luv ya!~ (view less)
From Jenni, Age 15, female - 06/30/04 - IP#: 65.17.148.xxx
My family had a weight loss contest that lasted from February 18 to May 21, and the prize was $300 for the winning woman, and winning man. My Mom and I ended up in a tie, we both lost 20 pounds! She went from 180 to 160, and I went from 169 to 149.
From Marshall, Age 13, male - 06/29/04 - IP#: 68.109.145.xxx
By the way I went from 180 to 170.
From MissyK, Age 18, - 06/29/04 - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx
I have some time before I go to work, so I decided I'd tell you about my past habits before I met some helpful people along the way. I used to eat a small, unhealthy breakfast consisting of white bread and sweets. Then, I 'd pig out for lunch and have 2 or more pieces of cake for dessert. Then, half an hour before dinner, I'd eat 7 or 8 cookies hoping I'd spoil my appetite so I don't have to eat so much. Well, in reality, the cookies are higher in calorie than dinner itself. It didn't work, of course, and I ate a huge dinner and didn't stop until my stomach hurt. I felt like crap afterward, so I thought, "well since I screwed up today, I might as well eat more". So before bedtime EVERY NIGHT, I'd eat several donuts or half a box of Pot of Gold chocolates or a peanut butter sandwich. I couldn't sleep at night because my heart was beating so fast and my stomach hurt so much.... (view more)I have some time before I go to work, so I decided I'd tell you about my past habits before I met some helpful people along the way. I used to eat a small, unhealthy breakfast consisting of white bread and sweets. Then, I 'd pig out for lunch and have 2 or more pieces of cake for dessert. Then, half an hour before dinner, I'd eat 7 or 8 cookies hoping I'd spoil my appetite so I don't have to eat so much. Well, in reality, the cookies are higher in calorie than dinner itself. It didn't work, of course, and I ate a huge dinner and didn't stop until my stomach hurt. I felt like crap afterward, so I thought, "well since I screwed up today, I might as well eat more". So before bedtime EVERY NIGHT, I'd eat several donuts or half a box of Pot of Gold chocolates or a peanut butter sandwich. I couldn't sleep at night because my heart was beating so fast and my stomach hurt so much. NOW, I eat whole-wheat bread and fruit for breakfast, sushi or sandwich for lunch, meat and veggies with rice for dinner and fruits for snacks. I also do 50 crunches before bedtime. I treat myself occasionally, but I don't eat until it hurts. I sleep better now and I feel more in control of myself. Dieting is really a change in lifestyle more than anything. What were your old habits (if you've changed them)? ~~MissyK~~ (view less)
From Marshall, Age 13, male - 06/29/04 - IP#: 68.109.145.xxx
Hi I just wanted to tell everyone that I have lost 10 pounds in the last 3 weeks! This is great. I feel better and am stronger. I was lifting only 8 pounds now I can lift 15. It is hard but worth it. The Things is I need to start controlling my cravings because I do good all week and then I splurge on the weekends though so I willa try to eat perfect this week.
From Melanie, Age 14, female - 06/27/04 - IP#: 142.163.5.xxx
Hi, My name is Melanie and I was overweight for a long time, I was soo sick of it, that in the end I really made up my mind to start losing weight. I was 5'6 almost 5'7 and weighed 187 pounds and in 5 months I went down to 147 pounds that is 30 pounds lighter, I could of lost more but I kept coming on and off of my diet but my goal is to lose 24 more pounds hopefully I could finished losing it soon hopefully 15 more in 2 months and one thing i learned was have faith in yourself and trust me you can really do it! if i can you CAN too! TRUST ME I .love ya all!! Good luck *buh*bye*
From Rosie, Age 15, female - 06/27/04 - IP#: 80.3.0.xxx
About a year ago i weighed 175 lbs, now i weigh 130! i feel gr8 :P
From matthew, Age 17, male - 06/26/04 - IP#: 198.81.26.xxx
I have been on a diet for 3 days and lost a total of 8lbs..!!!!! My goal is to lose 20lbs but this is soooo cool!!!!!!
From Emma, Age 15, female - 06/24/04 - IP#: 24.67.253.xxx
for the past 4 days ive been eating really healthy and going for walks at night and excersizing before bed and ive lost like 7 pounds in 4 days its insane. im gunna keep goin and ill say come back on monday and tell ya if ive lost more. YAAAAA!
From Super Girl, Age 13, female - 06/21/04 - IP#: 67.164.249.xxx
I have a friend who used to weigh 160. She did lots of crunches every night, walked for an hour, ate healthy, and drank nothing but water. In about 1 1/2 to 2 months, she went down to 130. Now She's at healthy weight! Simplest of things make a difference...
From Lolo, Age 10, female - 06/20/04 - IP#: 24.90.105.xxx
I use to weigh a 2 hundred pounds and now am 110. It took me a year bout I feel grreat!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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