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Author: Heather
Age: 14
City: Nelson
State/Prov: Nelson/ Malbrough
Country: New Zealand

I have struggled with my weight since my brother commited suicide around 3 years ago.

I have gained around 111 pounds in 3 years. About 3 months ago I did a BMI measurement, the result said I was obese. I hated the word obese and decided I had to do something about it. I have started exercising and eating healthier.

In 3 months I have lost 25 pounds. I want to weigh about 158 pounds. I have a really big frame so it's different for me comperred to girls who have tiny shoulders and bones. I am still trying to lose weight but I am struggling as I have been good but I keep gaining weight and I get upset so I start to eat bad food.

I would really love to have someone to talk to during this stage in my life.

Author: Sarah
Age: 14
City: Simsbury
State/Prov: CT
Country: United States

I'm Sarah and I'm a 5' 7" freshman in highschool and weigh 143 pounds.

I'm on my highschool ballroom team and my first competition is in a little less than 2 weeks.

I just got this amazing dress for it and it looks amazing. It is skin tight and I'm afraid that when I am done dancing I will not be able to breath in it.

I find that my biggest problem of fitting in the dress is that my ribs stick out to much. I mean, it's like I have 2 more boobs! I dont really know why... but anyways I would like to lose 5-10 pounds by then if posible or just do somthing about my huge ribs.

Help please!

Author: Maria
Age: 13
City: Abington
State/Prov: Pennsylvania
Country: United States

I think I am way overweight. I am about 5'4"-5'5" and weigh 148 pounds. I am kind of athletic, but just recently I quit track, so now I have a very low self esteem also.

When I go to the mall, I try things on but I never actually get them because I think I look enormously fat in it. I try to lose weight, like one of those things saying lose 20 pounds in 3 weeks kind of diets, but they all cost money, and I can't afford them.

When I try to lose weight, life always gets in the way.

My friends are all like 80 pounds, except for one whose 115, which is perfectly normal. I practically hate myself from being overweight. I used to be 124 pounds last summer, and I loved it.

But I gained over 20 pounds this year, and I feel horrible. I don't even know how it happened. Could anyone help? I jog and stuff, but it never seems to help, so I give up on it. AIM me at maree914 if you can help!

Author: Samantha
Age: 13
City: Staten Island
State/Prov: New York
Country: United States

HI umm… I’m 13 and I am really over weight. I’m 5'9 and weigh about 260lbs, so yea I’m big.

I have lots of friends and there all thinner than I am sometimes it does hurt when I see them sharing clothes that I cant fit into but then again I see how there always bringing themselves down that’s 1 thing I don’t do. I just moved from Brooklyn where would walk and do everything myself but now I moved and I am so used to riding in a car and staying in. I want to loose weight so that my outside matches my inside and so I can be happy for me I don’t want to be like a size 1 I want to be healthy.

Author: Your Fat Friend
Age: 12
City: Chicago
State/Prov: IL
Country: United States

I am 5,1" or 2 and I weigh about 130-135 pounds. I try and this website has already helped me. thank u and u guys are great!

Author: Molly
Age: 16
City: Manvel
State/Prov: ND
Country: United States

Hey, I'm Molly and am at the current weight of 203 pounds. I have a junior in High School and have had a weight 'problem' all my life. At the birth weight of 10 pounds and never losing that, I have been teased and tortured. I do not hope to lose weight for others but myself.

My Fres/Soph summer I lost a lot of weight at that time I weighted 172 and was that weight until December 2004 what’s happening?

I need support on how to get my 'problem' under control.

Author: Rich
Age: 19
City: Crystal Lake
State/Prov: Illinois
Country: United States

Just wanted to say how I have had success losing weight. I drink a ton of water everyday.. Probably a little over a gallon a day! I do 25-50 pushups, 100-200 crunchers, 60 reps with a long dumb-bell curl bar, and I run up and down my staircase maybe 10-12 times. I have lost almost 25 pounds now! from 310 to 288!! ‘m very happy with how things are going so far.

Author: Amanda
Age: 13
City: Prestonsburg
State/Prov: Kentucky
Country: United States

Hi, everyone my name is Amanda and I’m 13 and I weigh 130 lbs. I’ve tried everything to loose weight .....but I’m going to try this (I hope it will work!!) well, reply let me know and tell me if I’m overweight. I need you’re an opinion :)

Author: Rachel
Age: 13
City: Cincinnati
State/Prov: Ohio
Country: United States

Hey every one my name is Rachel and I hopefully will be able to help all of ya'll (or most)! I have experience with losing weight quickly. First of all. I think it's horrible how ya'll's family and schoolmates say bad things about ya'll! its horrible!

Anyways, there was this swimming party and I weighed 115 and I was 5'1". Now I know that doesn’t seem like a lot... but it is and I had fat around my tummy waist and thighs and I HATED it.

I went on a plan with at least 5 glasses of water a day, 20 carbs a day, 1,500 calories a day, some fruits and some vegetables and working out mostly everyday. This helped me lose a pound EVERY DAY.

For girls... this is how we lose weight... we diet for 5 days and on the 5th day you loose 5 pounds ( I’m not sure how guys work sry :( ). Anyways I did that and I now weigh 108 and I still want to lose more weight and I’m still on a diet but it was enough for that swimming party and I decided to wear a bikini and I looked great! (I know I did).

Now I don’t think u should punish yourself if u go over a little of 20 carbs a day or more than 1,500 calories that’s fine. What I did if I cheated I just worked out a little bit harder the next day. But if u do this plan u need to absolutely want this more than anything else and not cheat AT ALL! If u do don’t expect to lose weight cause u won't cause if ur dieting for 5 days and then u have a big huge piece of cake u hafta... then start over. So be determined! Don’t cheat! Drink lots of water and exercise. I promise you'll see results! Good luck to you all! ~Rachel :)

PS. For morning -- every day I had scrambled eggs with a piece of rye bread toast. And for lunch everyday I had tuna or chicken with fruit (yummy) good luck!

Author: Shane
Age: 14
City: Jamaica
State/Prov: New York
Country: United States

Hey, what’s up everybody. I weight more than I’m supposed to. I am trying so hard to loose weight. I thought that it was possible to lose weight and still be able to concentrate on different things. I want to lose weight so much so I decided to check out the Internet on weight loss for teens. Then I found this website and now I’m following the procedures. I hope that I lose weight and stay healthy and be able to e4at the foods that I want to.

Author: Shayna
Age: 16
City: Placerville
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

I’m 16 years old, 5'6" and weigh 162 lbs. When i look in the mirror i see a huge person and I feel like a hippo! I love to dance... but nothing seems to be making the lbs. go away! I watch what I eat... but its never enough! what do I do?

Author: Brittany
Age: 13
City: Gibbons
State/Prov: Alberta
Country: Canada

My names Brittany. I’m 13 years old 5'3 I’m 107 pounds I may not be fat but I eat to much junk and I’m scared its going to hit me and one day I’m going to be fat. I try going on diets like eating healthy but I end up eating junk and my friend and I made a pack to stop each other from eating candy and each week where going to do some running or something.

Author: Leshae
Age: 15
City: Greensborp
State/Prov: NC
Country: United States

It’s hard to lose weight and it is really a big issue that’s more serious than people think as far being self-conscious about our weight and trying so hard to lose it but to all of you just keep at and try hard.

Author: Anonymous
Age: 13
City: Hollywood
State/Prov: CA
Country: United States

I’m 13 5'4 and weigh 157 lbs. I have been heavy ever since 3rd grade I never considered my self overweight and occasionally there is only some people that call me names. I try to lose weight but its hard when no one thinks you can lose weight except for one person. I always considered myself chubby but not fat but i used to weigh 140 so know I’m trying to cut down on stuff like milk and soda and some junk food. i hope it works and good luck to everyone else.

Author: Tessa
Age: 14
City: Powhatan
State/Prov: Virginia
Country: United States

Hey, I’m Tessa I think I’m fat I weigh 172 lbs and I’m about 5"3 most people tease me but I play soccer and I run around a lot and I don't know what to do to. Please Help me.

Author: Alice
Age: 13
City: Portsmouth
State/Prov: Alverstoke
Country: United Kingdom

Hi everyone! I am Alice and preferred to be called Ally! I am a size 8-10 but I would love to loose weight I have bits of me that I really disgusting and most of all my stomach I do have a good figure but I would love to show off more without getting all embarrassed!

I love having a fashion and I am a gypsy/rock girl and I create it but I would like to tell you all that whatever you where and how small or big you are you are still lovely person inside. You will create I lovely feeling to people and they will care for you as much as you care for them. So thank-you for sharing your comments and letting me read them they are FAB! Don't look at the person outside look at the person inside! Always remember that! Love From Ally.

Author: Torey
Age: 17
City: Cincinnati
State/Prov: OH
Country: United States

My name is Torey. I'm 17 yrs old. I weigh 154lbs and I’m only 5'2". I was very active in grade school (soccer, volleyball, softball, tennis, etc) but now in high school i don’t have as much time. I am in a high school marching/concert band which takes up 75% of my time. I also have a part-time job as a waitress.

I refused to go to the pool this year because of all the weight I gained after I started on Prozac. I eat ALL the time and i cant seem to curb the cravings. I find a little time to exercise but it doesn’t seem to help with how much I eat. advice would be MUCH appreciated. Thanks ~Torey

Author: Jaime
Age: 15
City: Albuquerque
State/Prov: New Mexico
Country: United States

I’m Jaime and I’m 5'1'' and about 125 pounds. I exercise 2 times a week for two hours but it doesn’t seem to be helping me... I try going running sometimes but that doesn’t seem to be helping me either... I don’t really eat junk food either... all I drink is water and milk sometimes... all the other girls at my school are so small and skinny and it sucks just looking at them and then looking at me...all I want to do is lose the extra weight... it’s all in my stomach and I just want to look good in a bathing suit and not have to worry about wearing jackets with all my clothes.

I don’t want to be so self-conscious with myself either. I just really need help on losing weight.

Author: Bri
Age: 13
City: Darlington
State/Prov: Wisconsin
Country: United States

Hey! I'm from a little tiny town in WI and everything you have said I can relate to. I am 13 and weigh 180 and am trying to lose weight. Just a little advice for those who are not sure if they are overweight: use a search engine and type in "BMI Calculator" this will give u your results and tell you if have a safe weight are at risk of being overweight or obese which is the state I am in right now.

For everyone who comes to this site and reads this message please before you do anything that might jeopardize your life think, Is this really worth ending my life over? and if not why did you even think this could be a solution to your problem?

Anyone who has problems with unhealthy weight gain try to find the source of this problem and work it out with someone.

I was never really skinny but after I was sexually assaulted by someone I trusted I started to gain weight extremely and dangerously.

Ever since the incident I have been skeptical about everyone around me and so losing weight is what I am doing now to make things as normal as possible like before the incident. Just remember whatever the cause of your weight gain make sure when you diet you are doing it for yourself and not for those who tease you or call you names. IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU!

Author: Kayla
Age: 13
City: Miami
State/Prov: Florida
Country: United States

Hi everyone. I am about 5'3" and weigh around 145. I have been trying for months to lose some weight even though I’m not overweight. I dance at least 4 nights a week for about 8-11 hours and I can't even lose 5 pounds!! That’[s all I want to lose...not too much but I also have self esteem issues. over the summer I didn't eat for many days until one day one of my good friends asked me what was up and I am glad to have her because I was close to hurting myself.

I don’t know why but I always feel depressed even though people tell me how pretty I look all the time. sometimes I feel they are lying to me so they can laugh behind my back. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO!

Author: Sarah
City: Bobcaygeon
State/Prov: Ontario
Country: Canada

Hey, I’m Sarah. I’ve been having problems with my weight since I was in grade 5. I now weight 170 and I’m dieting to loose 50 pound before high school. I’ve to just started slitting my wrists and puking put my food. I don’t enjoy it but nothing else works so what there to do? I’ve never really tried a diet but I do drink green tea which is supposed to make u loose weight I to find myself crying al the time over stupid thing ( my weight) but I really want to be skinny and finally fit in with all my friends at the least I want to lose to 20 pounds but my goal is 50 or more... so if u have any ideas for me. I’m also very active.

I play hockey about 3 times a week. I live out of town and always walk into town in the summer, I also take hip hop dance classes and do pretty good in gym...Y AM I NOT LOOSING WEIGHT??

Author: Emilee
City: Racine
State/Prov: WI
Country: United States
15

Well I was always identified as a chubby kid starting in about 1st grade. Right now I am about 5'5"(6"?) and about 200 lbs. I'm pretty well proportioned, its just that I have TOO much to proportion.

I used to get teased but as I got into middle school I would ignore it or snap back with a clever comment, and now that I am in high school, the only person that gives me a hard time about my weigh is me! I make fun of myself just to make myself feel better but my friends don't like it. They think I am fine and don't look at me as being fat.

From the looks of it, not more than 20% percent of the people on here are "fat". It sounds to me like half of you just want to loose "beauty" pounds. It kinda makes me sick. It's one thing to want to loose weight b/c of health, but it's another to want to look good for some guy or b/c you have a pair of pants you just HAVE TO fit into. Loose weigh for the good of yourself, not for your pants or someone that’s just going to treat you different b/c your stomach is smaller.

I've gone on diets to impress people before and in the long run, the diet will not work for you if your not doing it for yourself. Trust me, I'm saying this out of experience.

Author: Kimmy
City: Lowell
State/Prov: MA
Country: U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
15

My name is Kimmy and I'm almost 15 years old, I can't even tell you how ashamed I am about my body. I'm not so much fat, I do have muscle, mainly on my legs from figure skating. But in a month or 2 it's going to be bikini season and I weigh 160 lbs!!!! HELP ME!

I have thought about diet pills and I might secretly go on them but I'm unsure. I heard they are dangerous. I need to lose at least 20 or 30 lbs. before I can walk around in a bikini. I'm so embarrassed going to the beach. I need some serious help. I've dropped lbs. in the past few weeks but sometimes I don't see it. HELP!

Author: Ashley
City: Ashford
State/Prov: Alabama
Country: United States
16

Hey I am 16 and I weigh 160 pounds I have tried so many things to loose weight there really is nothing out there for us teens. But every night I have started to cut back on what I eat I also exercise at night now after dinner I have lost a few pounds but not like I wan to. Just believe in your self I HAD NO SELF-ESTEEM!!!

You gotta build it back up to where you want it. That’s what I had to do! I’m not loosing the pounds like I want but I am trying so soooo hard to and maybe you can do the same!!!

Author: Darian
City: Croydon
State/Prov: London
Country: United Kingdom
13

Hi, my name is Darian, and I'm not really comfortable with my weight, I guess, compared to others here, I may sound like a whining kid.. I weight about 11 stone 4 lbs (68lbs), and am about 5'6... and well, I just want to look and feel a bit better, my self-esteem too low, I haven't yet hurt myself over my weight, or even considered it, but if I get to big, then it might be an option... if you could help, please!

Author: Lisa
City: Lynnfield
State/Prov: MA
Country: United States
13

Hi, I wrote in here before. I am 165 now though. I haven’t eaten anything is 5 days and that’s what I have been doing. I eat nothing for a couple of days, eat an orange. Than start over again. It has really worked. But I want to be healthy. I read an article by Cheyenne. Please help me be healthy.

Author: Kara
City: Ottawa
State/Prov: ON
Country: Canada
13

Hi, I’m 13 this year and I’m 136 pounds and I want to lose some weight. I really want to fit into a smaller size than I am now. I wish I could look nice in bathing suits than I am now. SOMEBODY HELP ME PLEASE!

Author: Emily
Age: 12
City: Toms River
State/Prov: NJ
Country: United States

Hello, my name is Emily, and I am 12. I weigh 150 pounds. I hate how I look, but I am very fortunate. I have a LOT of friends, and I am very happy at school. No one teases me, but I still can't stand to look at myself. My dad bought me a treadmill, and is VERY supportive of me, but I can never get myself to exercise. I feel so stupid and lazy. I just do not know how to motivate myself. I wish I was thin. Oh yeah, by the way... I hate how people always assume you eat and eat and eat if your overweight. I am a vegetarian and I eat fairly healthy, much healthier than most of my friends. I hate it.

Author: Stephanie
Age: 13
City: Jacksonville
State/Prov: Florida
Country: United States

Hi every 1, I am 13 years old and I weigh about 130. I am about "5"3. I am always getting looks from kinds in my grade. I just wanna lose weight bcuz I am sick and tired of being made fun of. All the time I get made fun of being a cow and etc.

Last week I was made fun of bcuz I was seen in the car with my mom and this guy said I was fatter than my mom. I don't no what I am doing wrong.

I play volleyball 2 times a week and swim 2 times a week plus I am starting to go jogging. I eat lots of fruit instead of junk food and try not to make my self full when I eat.

My mom and my whole family always say that I am so beautiful but all the kids at skul r like ur such a cow and I bet the only thing u do is eat and ur hobbies are eating. I hate it. I just wish I could be at least 100 lbs. that's all I ask for. Although I have realized what the other girls who r more overweight than I are doing wrong. U girls need to be patient and need to be happy with what u got and what God gave u. I know I was just complaining but I am at least happy with what I've got. Try and go out and watch movies. Don’t care so much what u look like just have fun. That's what I do and I am never depressed. :) please if u know what I am doing wrong tell me!!

Author: Megan
Age: 13
City: Three Hills
State/Prov: Alberta
Country: Canada

Hey yall, well I just wanna say that I'm 13 and 120 pounds, I really wanna lose weight before the school year starts again. I want to be able to look good in tight pants, I need a way to diet! Help me pleez.

Author: Miranda
Age: 12
City: Auborn
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Hi, my name is Miranda, I weigh 140 and I’m pretty short. I’m not really happy about myself. My Mom’s wedding is next month and I wanna lose at least 20 pounds cause summer is coming and I wanna be able to were a bikini without being embarrassed. So pleez help me before I cut myself.

Author: Ralph
Age: 16
City: Mercedes
State/Prov: Texas
Country: United States

Hi. My name is Ralph and I have been a huge person since I was 12. Ever since I started High School, I've been struggling with my weight problem, and therefore, I have low-self esteem issues. I get teased and picked on because of my weight, and I wish there was something I could do. I've tried going on a diet, but I can never stick to it. I've tried doing exercises on a daily routine, but I don't always stay with it. I've also been made fun of at home because of my weight. My family tells me that I eat too much, and that I can never stop eating. I'm always feeling a little down at school and at home because of this reason. I feel that I am not attractive enough, and I feel unless I lose weight, I will never find someone for me. I would also like to fit into my favorite clothes, but I keep on growing out of them. I just don't know what to do anymore. Please, tell me what I can do. Or rather, give me ideas on how I can overcome this issue. Thanks.

Author: Belinda
Age: 18
City: Lake Munmorah
State/Prov: New South Wales
Country: Australia

I hate myself soooooooo much I’m 5'4. I weigh 79kg I hate my weight. I’ve cut my wrist cauz I hate it so much. I really need help b4 I really hurt myself plz eny 1 help me I need help.

I’ve tried going on a diet b4 but I just cant stick to it. I'm such a Internet bug I hate watching tv but I lub the Internet and I cant go anywhere without my music... plz, plz, plz help me.

Author: Aquilla
Age: 18
City: Jonesboro
State/Prov: Georgia
Country: United States

Hi I am pretty new to this website although it feels as if I know most of you already. I am going through the same problem many of you are facing. I am 5"2 and about 140lbs. Many of you are probably thinking that this is okay, but I am constantly teased about my weight. Not only by friends but by family also. It really is a true struggle day by day. But my advice to many of you is to stay strong and keep your head up.

Author: Julia
Age: 18
City: Charlotte
State/Prov: NC
Country: United States

First of all, no matter how much weight you want to lose, losing weight is NOT going to be easy. It takes a lot of effort, dedication and work.

If you really want to lose weight, you have to make it a top priority. For example, don't think its OK to eat fast food because your best friend wants to do it with you. There is no such thing as excuses to your body, only your mind. And well, as you know, it’s not your mind that is fat, it’s your body.

There is plenty of dieting and exercise guides all over the internet, most of them got it right: Balance your diet, eat less calories than you spend daily (but do not go below a reasonable amount of calories, or your body will think it needs to store everything it possibly can). Drink a lot of water and exercise!

There are 2 types of exercises that you would want to do, Aerobic and Weight Training.

Aerobic training, such as jogging, is any exercise that elevates your heart rate for a certain amount of time, usually 30-40 minutes is enough. That is one of the most important factors in weight loss.

As for Weight training, that is simply lifting weights and such to build muscle mass. And no I am not talking about necessarily building a muscular physique, since most girls don’t want to have huge biceps and look like a guy. But you have to have muscles in your body; they take much more energy (calories) to maintain, so you will be spending more calories a day just sitting around if you have more muscle than fat.

Also, if you are on a low calorie diet, you might lose some muscle with the fat you are losing because your body is not getting enough energy, weight lifting will help you keep your muscle up a lot.

Stay active! Even if you do exercise, pick up a hobby that keeps you active, such as a sport, dancing, and hiking.

Author: Nay
Age: 16
City: Orlando
State/Prov: Florida
Country: United States

Hello everyone! I am an overweight teenager. I feel so uncomfortable in my own body at times. My friends say that I am a pretty young lady for my size. Truth is I do not feel pretty. Not to mention all of my friends are lean. I laugh my sorrow away but in the end I still feel like the overweight teen that I am.

When my Mom was diagnosed with diabetes I wanted to help myself so I would not have to go through what she has to go through day in and day out.

I have made up my mind that I am starting over my life as far as losing weight. I began to drink more water and my friends and I workout in the gym every morning before school starts. As others stated on this page -- you do need to be patient, losing weight will not happen overnight. I am starting a goal to lose at least 10 pounds. Not for anyone -- just for myself. We are all important and wonderful people Big or Small.

We shall lose weight not for our peers, parents, crushes or boyfriends etc. We should do this for ourselves, so we all can live a long and healthy life. Everyone be safe and continue the good work!

Author: Samantha
Age: 12
City: Mission Viejo
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Hey everyone. I really need some help. I’m 12 and 140. I’m really sick of looking this way. I really want to lose 10-20 pounds before summer so I can wear a bikini and not feel embarrassed.

I’ve been trying to eat healthier but after school I can’t help it and I eat sooooo much. If anyone has ANY good advice on how to lose all of my fat before summer... pleaseeee post it!!!!

Author: Ayshia
Age: 13
City: South Plainfield
State/Prov: New Jersey
Country: United States

I am 13 and I weigh 144 lbs. Some people say that’s not a lot for someone my height because I am 5-7, but I want to be a model and the average model is 124lbs. That’s 20lbs I need to lose. I'm not the exercising type but I do it any way. I have tried everything. I have been this way since the sixth grade. I want to be a size 4 but I'm a size 9. I just need some advice on how to lose at least 10lbs. someone please help me because becoming a model is my dream.

Author: Anonymous
Age: 14
City: Pflugerville
State/Prov: Texas
Country: United States

Tessa, you asked earlier about how to stop eating when you are full. I have some advice for you, which has worked out very well with me.

When you are eating dinner, don't stop when you are full. Instead stop eating when you just aren't starving anymore. As soon as you feel like you're not full, but you're not hungry either, stop. And never eat when you aren't hungry. Because then, if you do, then it'll just keep on becoming habit.

And about the couch potato thing. Well, I can't really give you any advice from experience, but I CAN give you some advice based on common sense if you're having trouble being a couch potato.

1) Watch less TV. Make room in your day for your absolute favorite shows, but try not to watch any more than 3 or 4 a day. During the commercial breaks, go ahead and take a walk around the house. While watching a show, try doing some small exercises at the same time.

2) While watching TV, KEEP ALL FOOD AWAY FROM YOU AT A 5 FOOT RADIUS!!! (okay, maybe 4...or 3...*laughs*). Eating or snacking while concentrating on something else is the absolute WORST thing for your diet. So keep all food - even if it IS healthy - AWAY from you while watching TV or reading or whatever.

I can't really think of anything else at the moment, so go ahead and try out these ideas. That doesn't just go for you, Tessa; it goes for anyone else that happens to read this, too!

Author: Will
Age: 13
City: Dallas
State/Prov: Texas
Country: United States

Hey guys, my name is Will, I’m almost 14, and I think I’m overweight. I know that it sounds kind of weird for a guy to say this, but I do feel it.

Right now I weigh 142 lbs, and trust me, not a whole lot of that is muscle. I’m not particularly fat; I’m just a little chunky. I’m really tired of feeling like I look thin, going to the mall with friends, seeing that they are all skinnier than me, and then coming home to realize that I’m fat. Currently I am the biggest I’ve ever been.

Towards the end of the summer I was looking pretty good. I had a good work out going on at home, and I felt really great about myself. Then I started to not workout every night. Then only once or twice a week, and then I just stopped. I have no idea wut happened. I thought about starting it up again before I read this other site that said that doing sit-ups can actually make you gain weight. So for about 2 months I didn't do anything. And now, being the biggest I’ve ever been, I’m determined to start again.

All I can say is don't give up. Even if you read something on a other website written by some other guy, like I did, don’t give up!!! The best thing u can do is get a good routine going.

I am starting over tonight, because I’m determined to look good when I go to New York this summer. And by the way, if any of u has any good diet plans, please feel free to IM me on ob0efr3ek (the third character is a ZERO). I would love to hear from u! Again, don't give up. U can do it -- and I say that from experience.

Author: Jessika
Age: 16
City: Leitchfield
State/Prov: Kentucky
Country: United States

Hi, my name is Jessika. I am 17 years old and I m sick and tired of being overweight.

I’ve been over weight since I was 13 years old... it pounds the stress on you. Nobody makes fun of me but my family (which is cruel). I’ve tried everything you can think of, the smallest I’ve ever been was 135 but I gained it all back that’s even harder on a person to lose and gain it right back. The one thing I wonder every day is am I always going to be fat?

But still yet, I would never try suicide cause that’s the whole point of weight loss (to live a better life) -- if you kill yourself -- you won’t have a life left.

Author: Frenesia
Age: 12
City: Madison
State/Prov: Wisconsin
Country: United States

Hey everyone my name is Frenesia, I am 12 years old and my weight is at about 215 pounds.

Everyone makes fun of me -- not just at school, but at home 2 and I want it to stop and then things is my mother (who also makes fun of me) and WILL NOT take me some place so I could work out.

Everything with her is about money SO I DONT DO ANYTHING becuz my mother won’t let me cuz it’s to much money so u c... I’m different from most of u guyz (I think) that have the money to exercise and eat right and all that stuff.

I don’t : (

Author: Dante
Age: 12
City: Philadelphia
State/Prov: Pennsylvania
Country: United States

Hey everybody, my name is Dante and I weigh about 120. It might not seem like a lot but if you compare me to my friends I am like a whale. I can't stand it. I am very athletic but all I do is eat. I don't look fat either but I would really like to get down to 105 at least. The even more stressful part about it is I am not exactly TALL. I am short and chubby. Yes, girls like me but I wish I was skinny.

Author: Em
Age: Over 21
City: Florence
State/Prov: South Carolina
Country: United States

Ok, I am NOT a teenager, but I used to be a fat teenager, filling my diary with things y'all are saying. I HATED myself. I still lack confidence and yet people say I'm skinny and so pretty.

Thing is, the route u are going down is an ED. I suffered from bulimia (hardcore) for 2 years. Drugs and a shrink have help me beat it, but even though I wear a size 4 I will never be thin enough -- and that's what I think will happen to some of you guys if you don't learn to love yourselves before it's too late.

Eat healthy and exercise, but DON'T use silly stackers or whatever. I found this website by searching for "teenager recipes" in hope I cud find slimming ones. I was shocked by this site and so many of you who hate themselves. I know fat HAPPY people. It’s not your weight that will make you happy, it's your attitude.

Good luck to you all and please be careful not to take my route. I know sum will say it’s all emotional. I disagree, I still puke on the times I think I’ve gained a few pounds.

Author: Seb
Age: 12
City: Okotoks
State/Prov: Alberta
Country: Canada

I'm 12 years old and 147 lbs. I am very upset with my weight, and I need some help losing weight. People tease me at school and I am really embarrassed about this issue.

Author: Allison
Age: 15
City: San Ramon
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Hey Liz... It took me a long time to try and figure out how to cut down my eating habit, but it’s a lot easier when you tell yourself things like..."I don’t like French fries, they're disgusting" or "I don’t need to eat that, I actually really crave grapes." I stopped eating chocolate, soda, and Taco Bell which was my favorite restaurant. And my stomach shrunk so I didn’t get as hungry as fast as I would normally do.

Author: Ashley
Age: 13
City: Dallas
State/Prov: Texas
Country: United States

Hey I'm 13 and the doctor said I weigh 105, but my boyfriend (who I love very much and who loves me very much as well) and my friends say I don't weigh 105.

I recently told my boyfriend that I though I was fat and that I wanted to lose some weight, but didn't know how much. He told me that he liked the way I looked and he didn't want me to lose more than a couple of pounds.

My friends and I are really close and we tell each other everything. They told me that I wasn't fat. But I still would like to turn some of my fat into muscle.

Here is some advice for some teens. Ask yourself, Am I happy about the way I look or do I want to lose weight just because people tell me I'm fat? If you are happy about the way you look then everything is fine, but if people tease you then just tell them that you don't care what they say and you like the way you look. I am okay to go on a diet, but do it for you not other people.

I play volleyball, basketball, softball and tennis at school. Someday after school I go for a run or sometimes, my boyfriend and I go for a walk together (since he lives no more than a half a mile down the street). We talk and laugh and just have a good time. Sometimes I walk with my best friend (she lives next door to me).

Do me a favor and don't take pills or become bulimic or anorexic. There is a better way to lose weight than those things. I really hope I help someone.

Author: Rachael
Age: 16
City: Sarasota
State/Prov: Florida
Country: United States

I am 14, 5'5, and 160. I used to weigh 212. I have lost a total of 52 pounds so far. I feel better and look better, but I want to lose more. I feel like I am holding myself back because I am fat. I would tell the rest of the girls trying to lose weight, don’t give up, exercise, and whatever you do... absolutely no fast food!

Author: Rachael
Age: 16
City: Sarasota
State/Prov: Florida
Country: United States

Ok, I just want to touch on a few things... someone stated earlier that you should eat only 3 meals a day to lose weight. This is very wrong -- lol - it is best that you eat around 6 or 7 small meals a day spread out (I don't mean huge portions, very small).

Also, don't eat past 7:30 at night. Another thing I want to say, all of you saying you eat because you’re stressed, you need to find a better way to alleviate your stress, exercising is a very good way. I think you’ll find that the harder you try at working out, the more you can feel the stress basically just fuming out of you hah. Now to talk about good foods to eat.

Try and eat raw foods. No I don’t mean uncooked, am talking about unprocessed food. This means no more junk food. These include: egg whites, brown rice, salad (w/ vinaigrette dressing), salmon, fruits, and veggies. Herbal teas are really perfect, they cleanse the system (try green or chamomile tea).

Guess what? It is proven that teens who eat 3-4 servings of dairy per day have less fat around their mid-section than those who do not. You don’t have to give up pizza... as long as you can go ahead and make the pizza at your home... load it with veggies and small slivers of fresh mozzarella and if you’re have cookie cravings, reach for the biscotti’s, they’re the best for you.

DRINK WATER! Drink as much as you can water is the best thing for you. Get out there and exercise... that’s the number one thing, you can’t lose weight unless you burn more calories than you take in.

Remember to set reasonable goals for yourself that you can actually meet. OK, well that’s a bunch of random helpers -- hah -- and don’t worry… I know what I am talking about because am a health nut who battled with both anorexia and bulimia. But I found alternate solutions and am much happier and happy with my body and it feels great to be thought of by others as attractive and knowing I worked hard for it once you start seeing results don’t stop continue exercising and stay healthy.

OK, one last thing I want to say, the whole looks don’t matter a thing that’s not really true... you can't like someone if you aren’t at least a little attracted to them but don’t worry there’s good news... everyone is attracted to different people and one person could think someone is ugly and another could think that person is totally gorgeous.

Author: Cheyenne
Age: 13
City: Prescott
State/Prov: Arizona
Country: United States

Hi everyone... I'm 13 and I used to weight 160 pounds. But this year after Christmas I decided "I'm sick of being overweight" so I went on a diet it has almost been 2 months and I have already lost 23 pounds which means I am at 137 and my goal is around 120 if anyone wants support or advice let me know.

Author: Kris
Age: 13
City: Kettering
State/Prov: Northants
Country: United Kingdom

Hey everybody... I'd just like to say good luck and you really can do it! I'm going on holiday to Florida and I really want to look good in the photos and I don’t want to be embarrassed at the water parks in my swimming shorts so I'm determined to lose weight once and for all!

I've lost 11 pounds so far over a few weeks and I hope to lose 30 pounds over all. So good luck to everyone and you can do it! Just try and find motivation - I always say I’m on a diet but it usually lasts about a week and the most I've ever lost is 2 pounds. So to lose this much so far had encouraged me to carry on.

Author: Liz
Age: 13
City: Westwood
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Allison, all I can say, is WOW!!! How you were so determined, it just... I don't know, it inspires me, how did you do it? FEED BACK PLEASE!... hope to hear from ya... Thanx

Author: Brenda
Age: 14
City: Snellville
State/Prov: Georgia
Country: United States

I was reading the comments made by other girls and I feel bad that you are tormented by others because I go through the same thing at school.

But after 4 years of dealing with it -- day to day -- I learned to laugh it off and even make fun of myself sometimes which helps because it makes others think that it doesn't bother me so they know it won't phase me when they are trying to be spiteful.

I am 220 lbs. That’s a lot on a 5'3" frame but I still manage a lot of boyfriends without degrading myself, which I see a lot of overweight girls do (to get attention from boys).

I am trying to lose weight before I get to High School because I want a fresh start... well anyway… I just wanted to say keep your eyes on the prize and stay focused because with the right tools you WILL get there (promise).

Author: Mallory
Age: 13
City: Wakefield
State/Prov: Rhode Island
Country: United States

Hey girls! When I finished reading all of your entries, it made me feel kind of sad to know that most of you are being teased about your appearance and what your body figure is : (

I am 13, weigh about 124 lbs, and am 5' 5". I know it might seem that I'm not chubby or anything, but I am. Up until the middle of 4th grade I used to be skinny. Then stress overwhelmed me & I started to gain weight.

In 5th & 6th grade, skinny kids (& even one girl who was chubbier than me) started teasing me about it. In 7th grade, I finally got so feed up that I wanted to do something about it.

Everyday for lunch I would get a turkey, lettuce, & cheese wrap, which was good. But then I switched schools & they didn’t have that kind of lunch food. Switching schools was good for me, though, because kids didn't make fun of me for looking different. Now, I'm in 8th grade & have taking loosing weight VERY seriously. I'm not sure how much I weighed at the beginning of the year, but in February, I weighed 130 lbs & now @ the beginning of March, I weigh 124 : )

I think my weight is fine since I'm so tall (compared to the other girls in my grade), but I want to loose the extra flab in my stomach & get rid of the cellulite in my legs (yes, I unfortunately have cellulite).

And for you girls who are trying to loose wait, I know everyone says this, but KEEP ON TRYING & DON"T GIVE UP!!! I also have some advice for you: drink LOTS of water, because your body needs it to stay healthy & wash out toxins & toxins can make you gain weight. Exercise as MUCH as you can! Even if it's just twiddling your thumbs, sorting paper, etc., it's ALL exercise! The best kind, though, is walking, running, dancing, etc. Good luck everyone!! And remember, DON'T TRY ANYTHING DANGEROUS!!! I tried diet pills/patches & they DIDN'T WORK! I even tried one that made me start shaking for about 5 hours!.

Be yourself, don't change for anyone but you, and have fun with trying to loose your weight. Another technique I read about in a magazine is to write down your goal & put it on your bathroom mirror or something. Then, when you walk in there, you see it & soon enough it triggers your brain to do that. Also, weigh yourself at least once a day, because that triggers your brain, too!!

Once again, good luck girls! I hope your dreams come true!

Author: Kira
Age: 13
City: Philadelphia
State/Prov: Pennsylvania
Country: United States

I am 13 years old and I am also overweight. I HATE IT!! It is so hard to lose weight. It is very easy to gain it but to lose it its hard. I am trying to lose it but I can't. To everyone out there… if you are determined to lose weight -- do it and do your best at it! I understand it's hard but it doesn't hurt to try.

Author: Lisa
Age: 13
City: Lynnfield
State/Prov: MA
Country: United States

I can't stress this enough. I really need help! I am 5'4, 13 yrs and 180 pounds. I get teased so much, I can’t even explain it. The second heaviest girl in my grade weighs 100 pounds and is 5'2. No one looks at me.

I want to feel like I am pretty (but I can’t). My family constantly makes fun of me saying I’m too fat, I eat too much. I feel like I’m getting stretched way too far.

I'm crying right now, and I have been for the last 2 hours because the guy I like called me fat, you don’t know how much it hurts... it feels like u just got stabbed. I am so close to considering pills, tea, patches... all that because diet and exercise don’t work.

Please someone anyone please, please anyone just please, please I and begging you please! In 3 months I am having a moving on and we all go to a hotel and swim.

I WANT TO actually wear a bikini and swim without having people look at me and point and laugh. Please any one just please.

Author: Charlotte
Age: 14
City: Oceanside
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Hi everyone... I just finished reading all of your comments and questions and I am depressed to see that we all have the same problem at hand: our appearance.

I find that society today is pressuring girls at our age to "look, dress and act" a certain way. I think it’s great that we want to feel good about ourselves but you have to ask yourself this question "why do I want to do loose weight?" Is it because you want a boyfriend or to meet someone else’s standards? You should only make such a decision for yourself.

I am 5'6 and I weigh about 140 pounds. Don’t get me wrong... I want to loose 10 pounds by Spring Break, but while I was reading everyone’s articles, I was comforted by how many girls feel the same way I do.

I honestly think that as young women across the world, we need to love ourselves and be healthy. I don’t want my daughter to live in a society where she is constantly comparing herself to models or even her peers.

We need to stand together as females and beat the magazine covers and just be happy with us. Happiness is the true secret to life. Not the way people see us.

I admire each and every one of you and I know that we all have something great about ourselves. Bottom line: LETS WORK TOGETHER TO BEAT SOCIETY! WE SHOULD LOVE OUR SELVES AND EACHOTHER AND FIND INTERNAL HAPPINESS.

I have confidence in all of you and you can make anything happen. I believe in you. Stay strong and alive!!

Author: Tessa
Age: 13
City: Pflugerville
State/Prov: Texas
Country: United States

Alright, I am going to be 14 in three months, but I weigh 170, I have been trying to start a diet, but snacking and acting like as a couch-potato are addictions (just like drugs) that are hard to get off of. I have not yet lost more than 5 pounds, but already I have both advice and questions.

My advice is that joining in on games at school is great, I honestly hate sports, and I don't like to play them because I get so embarrassed because I sweat easily. But, in my Health Class I join in when the others play "Ultimate Football", and similar things, this has helped a lot, and as long as I don't work myself too hard, I don't sweat too much.

Walking is my favorite sport because it's easy and fun, and it gives me time to daydream and think... Also, small portions of food help.

My question is... does anyone have any good advice on how to stop snacking and acting like a couch-potato? And when you're so addicted to food, you don't know when you're full. So how do you know when to stop eating?

Author: Allison
Age: 15
City: San Ramon
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Hey everyone, I just wanted to give u some advice on the key on how to lose weight. This is going to annoy you... but its patience! First off, its hurts your body to lose so much weight in a small amount of time… so don’t even think about it (that means no starving yourself or going on crazy diets that say "lose 30 pounds in a week"). A good diet to go on is:

BREAKFAST: A piece of toast with peanut butter and an orange.
LUNCH: Meat sandwich (example turkey), cheese or yogurt, fruit.
DINNER: Meat, chicken or fish, etc, lots of veggies and rice is good.

Make sure u drink lots of water throughout the day!

Also, don’t eat bread at night. If u binge one day, just workout the next day and go straight back on the diet. After 4 weeks I found I was losing around 6 pounds a week! This made me really happy and I felt a lot better about myself because I got a lot of compliments. After doing this healthy dieting, I lost 87 pounds by the end of the year which I actually started at the beginning of it. Last year I weighed 230 pounds and now I weigh 140!! Patience got me to where I am now. Here are some quotes that helped me through..."Don’t live to eat, but eat to live." Starvation, depression, hatred and death are the only outcomes of eating disorders. I have not heard of anyone who lived a happy life by starving themselves. A quote by me - "Losing weight is the lock that can only be opened by the right key (patience)."

Author: Leanne
Age: 12
City: Louisville
State/Prov: KY
Country: United States

Hey everybody, I have a problem! I play volleyball, and am very into and serious about it, but my coach, says that we have to all go on a diet, or as she says "a nutrition plan." she says that we need to be more focused on our physical fitness, and that we need to watch our weight, and maintain a healthy one.

She says that we need to take this team serious, and put our all into it. She also says that if we can't maintain the diet and exercise plan she's set out for us, we can quit the team now... before we really get into the season. I have always had trouble w/diets, and constantly struggle w/them. I’m not really overweight, only maybe about 5 (at the absolute most) 10 lbs. But she still pushes us super hard. She pulled me aside at practice tonight and told me, that if I mess up on the "plan" again, even though I’m the best player, she'll be forced to knock me off.

I was soooo mad, and I still, as I sit here in tears, cannot believe that she said that! Can you? I don't know what to do??? Volleyball is my LIFE!!!. I don't know what I would do w/out it. Does anybody have any advice? if so please share!!!

Author: Kelley
Age: 15
City: Shelburne
State/Prov: MA
Country: United States

Hey everyone. My name is Kelley and I’m 15. I weigh about 140 pounds and am 5'4. I feel terrible about myself. All of my best friends are total twigs and I get teased constantly. My Dad constantly tells me I’m too fat and he tells me I’m going to end up just like my sister (who is obese) if I don’t do something about it. None of the guys in school even look at me... which really sucks. I dream that my Dad would shut-up and that guys would look at me and that my BEST friends would stop teasing me. I just feel so horrible about myself. To anyone out there: ADVICE IS WELCOME... I don’t want advice about feeling better about myself the way I am... I need to try to lose weight. I need that type of advice... Thanx!

Author: Jade
Age: 16
City: Machester
State/Prov: Lancs
Country: United Kingdom

Hey u guys, I read some of the comments some people have pasted on here and u know what the best thing to do to loose weight is follow the tips n advice from this site and you will succeed and man believe in yourself and no matter what happens DONT EVER GIVE UP!!! Get there and prove to those idiots not that u have to that are capable of anything and everything and when they tease u just be patient laugh it off and have that 'whatever' kinda attitude - people hate it when they pick on u and it had no effect on u. I’m also trying to loose weight and when I do I’ll be soooo happy and good luck all of u and don’t do anything stupid like missing meals or something. Be happy… be healthy… look after yourself and don’t change for anyone else but your own! Hope u all be successful.

Author: Larissa
Age: 12
City: Houston
State/Prov: Texas
Country: United States

Hey girls, I’m Larissa. I'm 12 years-old. I weigh 149. I think I'm so fat. You can't tell how much I weigh though. In Valentine’s Day I didn't have a boyfriend. People teased me and call me names like blowfish. My cheeks are kind of big. Evens sum of my friends call me that. I have tried anorexia. I could never throw up my food though. All my friends are skinnier than me. It makes me feel so fat. Right now I trying 2 go 2 the gym often. If u have any advice please send it 2 me. I will write back if I lose any weight at all.

Author: Flic
Age: 17
City: York
State/Prov: York-en-shire
Country: United Kingdom

As much as I hate to say it, weight and eating problems are all part of growing up. They start with hormones and usually end with them too. When I was 15 I was over weight and tried all the 'instant weight loss' techniques that only make you fatter. When high school broke up for the summer and I knew I'd be going back to college, it was just me. No pressure from skinny friends, no sneering family, no rude passer by's in the streets yelling unflattering comments. After a few weeks I realized the fatty foods I ate were only compensate for the way people made me feel, and these foods I ate made me feel worse! You know chocolate is the worlds greatest depressant? You eat it then feel guilty. I found when I started eating healthy, I felt better about myself, and that gave me the energy to get up and move. I lost four stone over the summer holidays, more than I ever lost with Anorexia, Bulimia and Atkins put together!

Author: Nina
Age: 12
City: LA
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Dear Lea, I so totally understand! I hate being thick and curvy and all my friends are super skinny too, if you get any good advice let me know, I totally get what you are saying!!

Author: Madyson
Age: 12
City: Mobile
State/Prov: Alabama
Country: United States

Hey, if anyone is listening, please, I really need some advice. My name is Madyson and I weigh 124 lbs. I am 12 years old and 5'1". My friends constantly tell me that I am so pretty, talented and definitely not fat. They say it so often, it's become more like a statement, rather than advice but & I just don't believe them anymore. I have tried anorexia and am currently still struggling with that. I also have some issues with cutting like Amber from California, only I am still messing with my issues involving that. I constantly am obsessing with the way I look, and not really ever enjoying the moment, b/c I am afraid someone will comment on the way my legs look, etc. I feel confident when wearing a bikini, but covering up my legs, and I know it seems like I don't really have an excuse to be upset about my weight, and I probably don't, but I still feel insecure and hurt myself in most ways possible. I hate going to school on Monday’s b/c I dread fitness testing in gym. I really like this guy, Dan, and he likes me too, but sometimes I feel like he won't ask me out, b/c of my weight. He used to call me names, like fat cow, etc. (I know that it may seem crazy that I like him, but whenever he calls me names he's just messing around, but yes I do know it's still wrong). But whenever someone else would call me names he would hunt them down and let them know that their comments weren't appreciated. But still I hate myself so much sometimes. I cry almost every night for like 3 hours or until I fall asleep. My parents don't know of the way I feel, and believe me if I told them they would knock my head off (my sister is on the verge of being obese and they said that she is their prime concern right know, so I should just be happy the way I am). I have gone to therapy b/c of extreme anxiety attacks due to my lack of self-confidence and belief that I’m fine just the way I am. Oh!!!! I... just I really wanna talk to somebody, if anyone is willing, could they submit me some advice???!!! Please me and thank you! :(

Author: Love
Age: 17
City: Atlanta
State/Prov: Georgia
Country: United States

Obesity is nothing new, but with the media now focused more on being thin and new diets, than just living and being happy. We tend to concentrate and worry about our weight. It will eat you alive. Living all over I can tell you it is not only a problem in America. I myself became bulimic when I was just 13. I was an underweight child but when I hit 11 and 12… I began doing drugs and other things that lead to over eating or starvation. I became bigger and bigger till it was just too much. Everyone around me was fit and skinny, I just wanted to die. I got down to 85 pounds, and I am five foot seven, so you can image how unhealthy I was. I was sick all ALL the time, couldn't use the restroom without help. I am now in a treatment center and doing much better. I just wanted to say that no matter what people say, you should be happy with who you are. The price I will have to pay for things I have done to my body in the past will last forever. I will never be able to seek childhood dreams, but now create new ones. I hope I can teach girls that are my age and even younger, it really isn't worth it.

Author: Amber
Age: 13
City: Clovis
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Hi... like most teens girls, I am very worried about my weight. I have tried almost everything... I have stopped eating, became bulimic, anorexics, you name it! I've done it all (and I’m only 13). I hate the way that I look so much that I started cutting myself and burning myself and got in with the wrong kind of people and done some things that I regret and cried about later. But I'm always the one in the group that tries to act tough and won’t let any one else see me cry. I'm the one that you always think has it all put together and has every thing going for them... but really I’ve tried suicide so many times that no one knows about. I have gone through life as if there was no tomorrow and acted as if I got away with it was OK. A couple years ago (way back in 2003) my best friend caught me trying to kill myself (I mean slitting my wrists) and talked to me, she tried so hard to not let things get me down and tried not to let me be depressed any more. She was always a positive person and she was always there for me. So after a while, I stopped cutting and burning. But I still do it every now and then but mainly (really...) I am a normal person and I'm not as weird as I was before.

Author: Angelica
Age: 14
City: Los Angeles
State/Prov: California
Country: United States

Hi, my name is Angelica, I’m 14 and I weight around 195. I used to weight 163 and as much as I try to lose weight, it keeps getting harder and harder all time. My friends say that I’m the perfect size because I’m thick and curvy, but I really want to lose weight so I can be more confident about myself. When I’m with my boyfriend I feel uncomfortable because of my weight. So I hope these weight tips really help me.

Author: Tab
Age: 16
City: Orange Park
State/Prov: Florida
Country: United States

Being a teenager is hard and if you are overweight it is even harder. I am and I hate it! I don't talk about it with my friends or family and it hurts b/c I feel like if I do they will look at me differently. I did an experiment once and found that I only consume about 600 calories a day and yet I am still largely overweight. Don't turn to diet pills, patches or liquid diets and whatever you do DON'T STOP EATING!! Your body will go into shock and when you do eat it will store every bit of left over energy in emergency reserves, or fat. Eat like six small meals a day and be patient, weight loss doesn't happen overnight. A good diet to try is the Zone diet, it's all about balance and I lost a good amount of weight on it. Keep a positive outlook; don't weigh yourself in the evening or more than twice a week and you will be fine! Good luck to you all!

Author: Lea
Age: 13
City: Kinnelon
State/Prov: New Jersey
Country: United States

Hey girls! I'm 14, weigh 137 pounds and I am 5'4. I'm really tying to find out if that’s healthy or heavy. I am really insecure about my body and I just want to turn my fat into muscle so I can be more confident about myself. All my friends are super skinny and all the guys love them. I don’t just want to loose weight so boys will like me... I want to feel good about myself also. I am struggling to stay on diets and exercising aside from playing team sports -- is all so hard to do!

Author: Daveyon
Age: 13
City: Tuskegee
State/Prov: Alabama
Country: United States

I know how some people feel sometimes because I am big too and I hate being big, so I ask my mom and friends to encourage me to help me to lose weight. But the ways I think that teens can lose weight is by eating only eat 3 meals a day, don't eat 4 or 5 meals! Don't eat snacks or in between meals, you should always have courage for yourself. NEVER down yourself or become anxious, because if you do -- you won't lose weight and at this age you shouldn't take PILLS. Please don't because you can really hurt yourself. I have been trying to lose weight for a very long time and I still haven't because I haven't been encouraging myself to do so like I should. This goes out to every teen!

Author: Melanie
Age: 14
City: Port Hope
State/Prov: Ontario
Country: Canada

Hey every 1, hope you all read this… some people have some really encouraging words and there are also some really good tips too. I don’t really want to share my weight, but I can relate to how you feel about being overweight. I want to lose weight, because I weigh a lot, but I don’t know how to lose it. People are concerned am becoming anorexic, but I don’t want to eat anymore. I still eat sometimes because I am forced to, but I’ve lost interest in food. So… for those of you who are trying to lose weight, don’t just stop eating, it’s not the answer at all. You are better off eating healthily and exercising. Set a goal and stick to it. Don’t give up… But don’t be obsessive over your weight, weight doesn’t matter, or at least it shouldn’t. Not everyone is gonna look like a model and a lot of those pictures are fake. And all you girls who think a guy will only like you if you are skinny, don’t. If a guy only likes you because of your looks, then you don’t need him. THERE IS MORE TO LOVE THAN LOOKS… and even though you might want that really gorgeous guy right now, wait for the one who will actually like/love you for you. Those are the guys that are actually worth your time. The rest are all just heartbreakers who want you for all the WRONG REASONS! Everyone is beautiful in their own way and just because you are fat or you have glasses or have freckles, or don’t have the blond hair and blue eyes, doesn’t mean you are not beautiful! Don’t try to be like the "perfect" models. BE YOU, because that’s who you are meant to be and that’s who you are BEST at being. Don’t stress over your weight, that’s not who you are. And for those of you who feel you need to be skinny in order for guys to like you, wait for the one who will like you for who you are. Trust me, you'll realize he was worth the wait! Everybody’s different, no body’s the same. Never forget what makes you, YOU… and never be afraid to show the real you. Because the real you is the only you.

Author: Amber
Age: 15
City: Roanoke
State/Prov: Virginia
Country: United States

Hey everyone, my name is Amber and I'm 15, in the beginning of the summer of 2004 I weighed 190lbs... OMG right! I now weigh 130lbs. I lost my weight by not eating. I starved myself for months, and I'm writing to say that that is not the answer. My hair started falling out and I was very depressed and it hurt really badly. I would not eat, and then decide to splurge and gain up to 10lbs in one day. I know you worry about you weight and even cry sometimes, but all of you are beautiful. Be nice to your body; don't make the same mistake I did. When it got out of control my mom sent me to a Nutritionist and she taught me about healthy eating and exercising. I used to hate running, I think every overweight person does, but I have come to the conclusion that that is the only way to lose weight. Tough it out, when you're running, just think, do I want to be fat for the rest of my life, or do I want to suffer running for an hour and be skinny. You will love the results. Have faith in yourselves, that's the key, and I know it sounds cheesy, but it's what's inside that counts. I didn't think I could do it, but I did, you can do it too.

Author: Shelly
Age: 13
City: Washington
State/Prov: DC
Country: United States

Hi, I'm 13 and weigh 143lbs. I've had a problem with my weight ever since I was in 5th grade when everyone was skinnier than me (and they still are). I've tried to work out like my friends say they've lost so much weight by doing and played sports not to mention dieting. I can't take it any more. All the teasing has made me cry until I don't want to anymore. I have to do something about my weight because it's breaking me down.

Author: Heather
Age: 15
City: Rehoboth
State/Prov: Delaware
Country: United States

Hello! I am 15 years old and I weigh about 154 pounds. I hate my weight and my Dad promised me a car for my 16th birthday if I got down to 120. I really want to lose weight because no guys like me because of my weight and a lot of people tease me. It hurts a lot and the only way I relieve my stress is to eat. I really need to stop and would like if you guys would help me. I play softball, swimming and volleyball, hoping all that exercise would help, but I need more advice. Please help me!

Author: Sarah
Age: 13
City: Kingston
State/Prov: Nova Scotia
Country: Canada

Hey girls... my name is Sarah and I weigh 160 pounds, but I look like I’m 125 to 130 pounds. I always think "I want to die -- I want to die." I'm obsessed with my weight and it makes me sick if I see someone skinnier then me, I wanna be that skinny -- I want to find ways to lose weight. I just had been crying for 2 hours, so please someone if you have ways to lose weight please tell me, thanks.

Author: Laura
Age: 14
City: Nova Scotia
State/Prov: Nova Scotia
Country: Canada

Hi girls...I’m 14 and I way 163 pounds... 3 weeks ago I weighed 170... I just get so fed up with my weight and it bothers me so much. So not that long ago before I lost 7 pounds, I was at my friends Olivia and I decided that I need to lose weight at least like 50 pounds but.... whoaaa... that’s way too much everybody has a different body type and now I’m going for 20 pounds... and all you girls can do it in 2-3 months all what u have to do is eat healthy. Eat your 3 meals - breakfast, dinner and supper and do not eat after 7:30. Walk exercise. Now I believe that we can all do this! Cause I'll admit, I’m really starting to get obsessed with my weight and that’s not healthy.

Author: Jasmin
Age: 16
City: Washington
State/Prov: DC
Country: USA

SUP with every 1. I’m 16 years old and I weight 202 lbs and I’m only 5’3, that’s terrible. I really don’t let it bother me and I don’t let people get me down about it. But it’s only so much a person can take. I have been struggling with my weight most of my life. I want to be a healthy person. I know being slim doesn’t make u happy. But being 2002 lbs doesn’t either. Can sum one give me sum advice? I don’t think I can take this anymore.

Author: Jessie
Age: 15
City: Las Vegas
State/Prov: Nevada
Country: USA

So here… I’m 15 and I currently weigh 175 pounds… it’s ridiculous and I cant take it anymore. Its an improvement considering when I was 13 I weighed 213 pounds and I’m glad I've been able to lose some weight, but I’m eager to lose more… being overweight can suck the fun out of life, even if u can’t admit it. Most overweight teens are very unhappy and some brush it off, but u have to improve your own life because no one is going to help you. What I’m trying to say… if u know u want a change… then change, don’t let anyone bring your down in the process.

Author: Sammy
Age: 15
City: Kelowna
State/Prov: BC
Country: Canada

I’m 15, I weigh about 155 and I’m 5"3. Ever since I was 3, I’ve been teased about my weight everyday it seems I’ve never been the pretty one out of my friends. When people talk about me and the other person doesn’t know who they are talking about -- they describe me as the "fat girl with glasses n blonde hair’" Like wow... thanks, those are my BEST FRIENDS describing me like that. I’ve been suicidal for the past 2 1/2 years because of the teasing. I can’t handle it anymore and need help FAST! Can u help me lose weight by August? PLEASE!

Author: Dhanya
Age: 15
City: Dukhan
State/Prov: Qatar
Country: India

Hi all, I happened to pass through this page when I recently discovered that I was little more than overweight. I weigh 66kg and I’m 5'4" tall. I never feel happy when I go to my mother land (India), since I find a lot of people making fun of how much I look ridiculous. Now that I got a little bit of help from here, I bet I can turn down my weight to at least 55kg. Thanks guys.

Author: Katie
Age: 13
City: Land O' Lakes
State/Prov: Florida
Country: United States

Hi! I think it’s great to have a nice motivational web site like this. I weigh about 125 lbs. I’m a healthy person and I just want to turn that little bit of flubber into rock hard muscle. It’s websites like this that keep me from not giving up, don't give up, I’m here for you!

Author: P.H.
Age: 13
City: Omaha
State/Prov: Nebraska
Country: United States

Hi! I'm 13 and weigh almost 140 pounds. I know it's only a little bit over normal but you wouldn't believe the comments I get from my family. My dad even makes fun of me and it really sucks. It's hard to deal with my weight with all the personal problems I'm facing. I think guys don't want to date me because of my weight. I always fantasize about my dream boy lifting me in the air and we are just so happy. Then I think who am I kidding? My man won't be able to lift me! I've tried dieting, exercising but it’s too hard to stick to it. Please help before I lose control and gain more weight.

Author: Jill
Age: 16
City: Hopewood
State/Prov: Pennsylvania
Country: United States

Hey everyone, I am 16 years old and weigh about 170 pounds. 2 years ago I weighed 145 and I was 5'5 then (I’m still 5'5 now). Everyone (even my own family) used to tell me I was overweight (I knew that) even though it wasn’t that bad, but I still did let it get to me and gained the weight. And now, I realized 145 that’s actually a perfect weight… maybe if I would have lost about 10 pounds they would have been happy. I should have just realized what was a normal weight and what was not, but I wasn’t aware of it. All my friends say they weigh somewhere in between 100-120 pounds… well OK. Just remember no matter what you weigh... its fine, no matter what anyone says.

Author: India
Age: 15
City: Felicity
State/Prov: Ohio
Country: United States

Hey everyone... I’m 15 and I weigh 196 pounds. I have tried everything from starvation, to the Atkins Diet, to puking. Nothing works. I’m even on the School Track Team, and I’m also my School's Mascot. I need help. I don’t know where to go with this. So if anyone has any help or advice I would love to have it! Thank you.

Author: Christina
Age: 14
City: Portland
State/Prov: Maine
Country: United States

Hey Girls! I want you all to know about one of the girls at my school. I have changed her name for her sake, I am going to call her Crystal. Crystal was a thin framed girl, but was a little bit curvy. She decided that she was fat, although she wasn’t. She went on a "diet" but what it really was, was anorexia. She lost tons of pounds and had to be hospitalized. Luckily, she didn’t die. Anorexia/Bulimia is a big deal. Don’t think "oh that could never happen to me" because believe Crystal when she has said "I lost control." So please, take Crystals advice, and remember that The Teen Help Desk is here to help you diet safely. And remember, Don’t use any of those "lost 20 pounds in 2 days" pills or whatever. They can be extremely dangerous.

Author: Brittany
Age: 15
City: Oak
State/Prov: Michigan
Country: United States

I need help, I'm 15 and I weigh 215 pounds, I hate it! I've tried excersing alot but I can't really stick to it! I really need to lose some weight. People make fun of me, and makes me want to loss weight more but I just can't. Maybe I try these tips and see what happens.

Author: Jennifer
Age: 15
City: Alice
State/Prov: Texas
Country: United States

Man… my sister has a big problem, she weights 200 pounds and she’s only 13. I don’t know what to do to help her, but the only thing is she does not look like she weights 200 pounds. She’s a good nice caring girl but people tease her so I usually get in a fight with them... but she really needs help.

Author: Neo
Age: 15
City: Cincinnati
State/Prov: Ohio
Country: United States

Don't get sucked into the current fads and fashions of skinny, skinny, skinny. It's not healthy or happy-making. Constant dieting and especially the binge/purge cycle to keep food from turning to fat only ruins your body, destroys your appearance, and endangers your health. The best way to keep your weight at a normal level is to get out and MOVE! Dance, hike, swim, take an aerobics class, just move your body, and it will move you!

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