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From Maya, Age 13

Ht. 5'6", Start: 254.2 lb, Today: 254.2 lb, Goal: 150 lb - Before I start I think I just threw up (not really) ... My god I am over weight. Now to begin (sorry about that). I am a 13 year old girl about to enroll in high school and you know all the drama starts there. I have been gaining weight since I came to the US from Hong Kong, China. My problem is that I eat when I am stressed, depressed, and also (this might be unusual) as a way to keep me up at night so I can finish homework... Almost like coffee (although I don't drink it)... Any way I really have been trying to make an effort to stay healthy and get slimmer... in fact I am going to a weight loss camp this summer. Also I LOVE fruits and vegetables so there is no problem there. As well as that ever since my mom left (not for ever just for 4 weeks) I have been loosing weight. my dad says its because shes almost like a crutch, always there trying to help- almost pampering (which I guess is true).... sorry I'm rambling... any way... my problem is that I'm going to Hawaii after my weight lost camp and I'm scared that I might forget all the good habits there... any suggestions? also if any one knows any good tips on eating less... etc. just tell me! keep in mind I don't do diets, I eat ANYTHING (no really i have traveled and when you travel your not picky), and I WANT TO GET SLIM BY THE TIME I'm 15!... one more thing... this is really important to me.... I am really scared about one thing my doctor told me... if i gain anymore weight I might have to have surgery... thats been giving me nightmares and stress... I really don't want surgery! and as I said before stress makes me eat more... agggh!!!.... HELP ME!