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From Morgan, Age 13

Hey everyone!i have a big problem! i am about 5'4 and i weigh 145 pounds. i feel so bad about my self. i have tried dieting but it never seems to work out. i try to exercise but i always wind up slacking off. i am on the dance team at my school and i have a lost some weight, but not much. i have an upcoming dance and i dont have a date. i have asked 2 guys and they both said no. i am very self-consious and really care what people think about me......especially my looks. i am around all of my girl friends at school and they are all so tiny. i feel really out of place. no one says it to my face,but i know people make fun of my weight behind my back. it really hurts. i just want to be able to feel confident about my self and my body. i want guys to like me not only because of what i look like but my personality. i would have a much better personality and be more outgoing if i wasnt so self conscious about myself. so can some one please give me some advice?!?!?!?! i would like 2 be 120-130 pounds. is that a good goal for me? how do i go about losing weight and how do i know what is healthy for me and what is not? please help me. i really dont want people at my school to know im dieting because i know they would tease me. please help!!! thanks!