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From Nicole, Age 18

Ht. 5'3", Start: 216 lb, Today: 216 lb, Goal: 150 lb - Okay, first off let me say that i think every person who is overweight is beautiful just the way they are. I've read many entry's in here where people are so ashamed of themselves and they shouldn't be. I've been overweight my entire life and i'm completely okay with myself. I'm confident in who i am and have no shame in my body. I get that when it comes to shopping, you can't always get the cute clothes and end up having to settle for something that fits, even if you don't like it. i've been there, i'm still there in fact. but you must remember that you are you for a reason. So i don't anyone downing themselves because they're overweight. You can do anything smaller people can do. Despite my size, I'm on my high school's dance team and i'm an amazing dancer. (i'm not trying to be cocky or anything, promise.) But i've been told by many people this, anyways, i have many friends who love me how i am and most of the time they never even realize i am my size because i'm so comfortable with it. so remember you're beautiful just the way you are, (HA! No pun intended). Anyways! Although i'm comfortable with my size, i'm concerned for my health. I don't know, one day it just hit me that my weight can lead to serious problems with my health and if i don't take action now, i'll leave this beautiful world too soon. So, what i'm asking is for tips helping me reach my goal weight in a healthy way. This includes exercise tips and diet suggestions. Any help is greatly appreciated. :)