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From Sarah, Age 14

Ht. 5'5", Start: 190 lb, Today: 143 lb, Goal: 130 lb - (Actual Weight=131!!!)Just one more pound, and I'll be at my original goal. But, I'm going to to drop it to 120. I think I'll feel best there. I heard the last few pounds are the hardest to lose, and usually take longer, but that really doesn't bother me. I don't feel like I have to lose at least 2-3 pounds a week now. If I only lose 2-3 pounds a month, I'll be fine with that. And guys, remember, it is ok to slip up, and you don't always have to eat 100% healthy. Weight loss is as simple as "calories in vs. calories out," so if you really want a cookie, or ice cream, or even pizza, just work it into your calorie allotment, and you WILL still lose weight. We're kids, and we deserve to be kids, just healthier ones.:) Also, you guys might one to try having one day a week where you eat up to 2,000 calories. It actually can help to benefit weight loss, because it shocks your metabolism. It also may help you to stay on track the other days throughtout the week. And my last piece of advice, is son't beat yourself up with exercise! I read some people here ecercise at least 1.5-2 hours a day. I thin that's too much, because for one, you may burn out, and two, what we're doing now, is what we're supposed to do the rest of our lives, and personally, I don't thin I could imagine working out 2 hours every day. But if it really, truly works gor you, then do it. But, I've lost all my weight from walking, and for most of it(about 50 pounds), I only walked thirty minutes daily. I have increased recently, but that is because I can easily handle a good amount of walking(and know I can do it the rest of my life), and to help continue the weight loss process, as it gets harder as you get closer to goal. Sorry for the long post guys, I just really want to help those of you who are having a hard time with this. I hope it gets better for you, and I hope all of you doing great right now, keep it up, and have continued success!