AREN'T YOU glad it's summer? I know I am. Summer is my favorite time of the year.
But for people who feel self-conscious about summer clothing and bathing suits, summer means more stress. Are you among them? If you're still trying to lose that last 10 pounds - or the first 10 - follow my five sure-fire, tried, tested and true suggestions.
1. Weigh in daily.
Despite of what you may have heard, the scale is not the enemy; however, your denial is. Make yourself accountable every day by weighing in first thing in the morning.
You'd be surprised how much you can gain in just a weekend of overindulgence. If you let it rip Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you can easily pack on 2 to 3 pounds.
Don't believe me? Maybe you'll find some recent research by Brown and Duke universities more compelling.
According to their research, 61 percent of people who weighed themselves daily maintained their weight within five pounds, as opposed to only 32 percent who weighed themselves less frequently.
I don't need a fancy research study to figure that out. The scale keeps me accountable and thinking twice before going for seconds.
I prefer to weigh-in first thing in the morning, before breakfast. My scale is a Tanita InnerScan model (www.tanita.com), and I love it.
The InnerScan monitors multiple areas of your well-being, such as: body weight, body fat and body water percentages, daily caloric intake, metabolic age, bone and muscle mass, physique rating and visceral fat rating.
Sure, you don't need all the bells and whistles (my scale cost about $120), but I'm a gadget girl, and I like having the option of using the additional accessories.
2. Keep a food journal.
Some people think this is a real hassle, but it is as easy as pie to maintain. I prefer The Pocket Food & Exercise Dairy by Alan Borushek (www.calorieking.
com). This handy little companion fits in my smallest purse and keeps me accountable and in control of my nutrition.
In less than five minutes a day, I record my calories, carbs, fat, protein and exercise. This is one of the best investments you'll make for as little as $3.95.
For those who prefer online journals, or software for the computer or PDA, check out programs like www.myfooddiary.
com ($9 a month), www.diet
power.com software ($59), or Calorie King Nutrition software for your PC ($49) or PDA ($29.95).
Again, don't take my word for it.
The largest documented study of individuals successful at long-term weight loss and maintenance, according to the National Weight Control Registry, found that they exercised daily for an hour, maintained a nutritional diary, used portion control and weighed themselves regularly. (For more information on the registry, go to www.nwcr.ws.)
3. Exercise daily.
There's just no way around it. Exercise is an essential ingredient to a healthy lifestyle, including weight loss and weight maintenance.
To lose that 10 pounds more quickly, be sure to include a combination of cardiovascular exercise, weight training, flexibility and daily meditation in your routine.
It may sound like a lot, but our bodies are designed for movement, not for the sedentary lifestyle we've grown accustom to.
According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, we are living in a time of Sedentary Death Syndrome (SeDS) - a growing epidemic of health problems caused by a sedentary lifestyle.
The empirical and anecdotal evidence is clear that regular exercise increases health and longevity, while inactivity decreases health and shortens life-span.
4. Cook from scratch.
Frankly, it would save you a lot of time, and money, too, if you ate at home and packed your lunch.
Sure, in a pinch there's nothing wrong in picking up a salad (with low-calorie dressing), fruit or cottage cheese at the convenience store.
However, it may surprise you to know that the typical American age 8 and older consumes an average of 4.2 commercially prepared meals a week, according to a Meal Consumption Behavior report by the National Restaurant Association.
Surely you know someone who stops by Dunkin' Donuts for coffee and a breakfast sandwich every morning, picks up a salad at Cosi for lunch, then has dinner with friends at the latest trendy restaurant. And this doesn't include those snack stops at the Wawa.
Not all restaurant meals are unhealthy, but restaurants are notorious for serving huge portions of fat-, salt-, and sugar-laden food. Get back to the basics. Prepare your meals at home and see how quickly you drop 10.
5. Believe.
Believe there are no limits, except for the ones you put on yourself. You can lose 10 pounds in a jiffy, if you believe in yourself and follow my recommendations. Let me know how you're progressing, and whether you're losing the weight or maintaining your weight loss.
Comments (73)
Hi Kimberly,
I am a 44 year old women who weights about 160 at 5'4. I have gained about 20lbs over the last 3 years and feel terrible. Up until last week I led a sedatary(sp) lifestyle. After seeing myself in pictures recently I decided to do something about my weight. I joined the gym 1 week ago Monday and have lost 3 1/2lbs. I do keep a food diary and have stop eating large portions and mainly eat tuna, chicken, fruits and vegetables. My excercise routine consists of going to the gym everyday to do 20 minutes on the trendmill followed by 30 minutes on the strive weight machines. Even though its been 8 days I have only lost 3 1/2 days what could I be doing wrong? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Signed
Don't want to give up
Posted by T | June 27, 2006 12:23 PM
Posted on June 27, 2006 12:23
this is the best thing that hapend to me
Posted by Ashley | July 1, 2006 6:22 PM
Posted on July 1, 2006 18:22
Hey T,
Don't give up! It took several years to put the weight on, so it isn't going to drop off overnight. I know this from experience--I lost 27 pounds in six months and have maintained my current weight for 2 years. It can be hard to keep continuing a diet/exercise program over the long haul, but slipping on clothes that haven't fit for a long time is a great reward.
Good luck!
Posted by M | July 7, 2006 1:29 PM
Posted on July 7, 2006 13:29
I love my girlfriend very much, and i want to help encourage her anyway i can. I don't want her to think that she's not beautiful, or that i think that she's fat. She's not fat at all, but she thinks she is, and i want to help encourage her that i do love her alot but how do i help her, help herself, we just came back from a week of camping and we took a whole bunch of pictures and she didn't like how she looked in them. But i reassured her that i don't see her as being fat at all. I love her please help me, help her.
Thank-You
Princess Sofia
Posted by Princess Sofia | July 12, 2006 11:12 AM
Posted on July 12, 2006 11:12
hey T, i am a 12 yr old and i looked at you tips and i think they might work for you but not for me.i mean i can try before scholl and stuff but all i want is to be a size 4.
Posted by samara | July 18, 2006 9:53 PM
Posted on July 18, 2006 21:53
i try ever workout but nothing seems to work. i really want to be a size 5 or 4 but i dont believe in myself. but yours work. thanks
Posted by Erica | July 19, 2006 11:58 PM
Posted on July 19, 2006 23:58
Hey.
I am a 15 year old girl, who is 5'1 and 130lb. i am not fat, but i have the lovehandles, and i hate them. i have tried everything, and i never just stay committed, i will carry on the health thing for a week or so then just lose, because i see no results, and i know i have to keep at it. i am going to try this. i wrote down pretty much everything and i am ready to go. maybe i'll go grab an apple! =) thanks y'all! if i can get any support, please email me. brwneyedbabi05@hotmail.com
thanks guys!
you all will have your time to shine.
Posted by Jamie | July 20, 2006 10:49 AM
Posted on July 20, 2006 10:49
My son is almost 2 years old, before I was pregnant I was a size 2. Now I am wearing a size 6 due to my thighs and waist. I am very unhappy with the way my body has turned out and my eating habits are not good at all. I really would like to loose about 10 lbs and become somewhat more toner. All advice is very much appreciated.
Posted by Tamara | August 4, 2006 1:05 AM
Posted on August 4, 2006 01:05
I came to this site for some tips for losing those last 10 pounds that never came off after having kids. I don't hate the way I look, or consider myself fat, I'm just uncomfortable at this weight. I was concerned though about the posts from the younger ladies. I get the impression some are experiencing serious body issues. I have to suggest to those who are experiencing self hate to take a weekly yoga class. Please! Yoga is not only good for your body, it's good for your attitude about your body. All bodies are different & beautiful. Learning to love yourself is key to your overall happiness.
Posted by Jen | August 20, 2006 7:20 PM
Posted on August 20, 2006 19:20
I am leah and I want to be able to fit into a size 4. Please help me. E-mail me at leahrocks44@yahoo.com
Posted by leah | December 20, 2006 9:54 PM
Posted on December 20, 2006 21:54
Hi
My names Colie. I want to lose weight before I go to FL. I leave in 20 days. Ne quick tips?
thanks
Posted by Colie | January 1, 2007 2:46 AM
Posted on January 1, 2007 02:46
hey well i1m 17 in a lil less then 5 months an i dealt with the weight problem my whole life i kno im not FAT as people say it but i kno i have a lil chubby hanging from my tummy i went thru anorexia an bulima already lost a lot of weight 20 pounds but i feel if i dont find something that wrks sooon an fast im goin to do it again im already starting to not eat an if i do once a day little meal. tthe thing is people say im fine but i hate the fact they say that cuz i can see my self everyday in the mirror an the only thing i look at is my tummy its pretty sad i had a diary since i was in 5th grade al i talked about was im goin to loose weight this time every yr but i stuck to it last yr but i dont want to be anorexic or bulimic cuz my boyfriend wont put up with that an i really like him an he thinks that a lot of famous ppl are hott but they all have perfect bodies an if he sees someone jus a lil over weight he says eww makes me feel bigger then i am but he says im perfect to him but i dont kno i jus need a lil help to loose weight fast an keep it off without takin until im 17 cuz i want a swim party u kno but plz any help will be appriciated greatly
please an thank u
truly kindra
kindrausohot@aol.com
Posted by kindra | January 9, 2007 12:44 AM
Posted on January 9, 2007 00:44
hi i am only 10 but i think i am 10 pounds over weight i needed help but i think this might actually work thanxx
-Rachel
Posted by Rachel | January 20, 2007 7:16 PM
Posted on January 20, 2007 19:16
hi my name is Rachel
hi so far this is working i am 99 pounds and 5 foot tall exatctley
i feel pretty fat and the kids at school make fun of me
i need gfast and easy tips to zap away weight
thanxx
Posted by Rachel | January 20, 2007 7:19 PM
Posted on January 20, 2007 19:19
hi i am 15 years old and I weigh 110 pounds and I'm 5'1. I know I'm not overweight but I have some extra flab on the stomach I want to get rid of. any tips?
Posted by courtney | January 24, 2007 6:56 PM
Posted on January 24, 2007 18:56
Hey I'm 23 and I have a 9 month old I have been trying really hard to get the weight of. I want to get back in my bathing suits by May I need to lose atleast 15 to 20 lbs. quick can you help I run everyday and do Pilates' twice a week and it's still not working fast enough. Oh! And is there any way to tighten your skin back up on your stomach after having a baby??
Posted by NewMom | February 4, 2007 12:03 AM
Posted on February 4, 2007 00:03
Hello Ms. Kim,
I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your weight loss tips. I'm very young but I do have a bit of a problem.....my stomach is too big!! I have been doing exercises but nothing seems to be slimming it down fast enough. I know your tips will work! Thanks!
God Bless You,
Kiara M.
Baltimore, M.D.
Posted by Kiara M. | March 21, 2007 5:32 PM
Posted on March 21, 2007 17:32
my name is sarah and i am 5'6" and weigh 155 lbs...i gained the freshman 15/20 last year and since january have been able to lose 7lbs. i work out for 30 minutes 4 days a week and 45 minutes doing a cardio dance class one day a week. i am stuck right now and i would love to lose an additional 10-12 lbs by june 18. what suggestions would you make. i eat grilled chicken and vegetables every night for dinner and a salad with tuna for lunch. and i get on my scale EVERY SINGLE DAY i could not possibly go a day without getting on it. im starting to get frustrated because it has been 3 weeks now that i havent lost ANY weight. please help THANKS
Posted by Sarah | April 10, 2007 9:37 PM
Posted on April 10, 2007 21:37
Man, all you fatties do is whine! Stop throwing fried foods and pastries down your throats! Take a frigging walk! If you like to eat enormous portions then dont yap about your size....its your body-it youre unhappy then make a life style change...dont complain about something so trivial when there are people starving, people with cancer, people without faces!
Posted by reasonable girl | April 25, 2007 10:30 PM
Posted on April 25, 2007 22:30
I know at 13 or even at 21 being skinny seems to be all you can think about, but being 5'2" and 139 i am a size 4. But at 5'2" and 139 i was a size 10 5 years ago. The only differenc is muscle versus fat. eating right and excerising are the only way the fat is going to come off and stay off and while a crash diet seems to be a quick fix, it will fail and you will get frustrated. Eat 6 small meals a day and workout like you mean it. it will work despite not feeling like it. Until then remember that highschool ends and no one really cares about prom afterwards. It'll be ok...
Posted by It'll be ok... | April 27, 2007 12:01 AM
Posted on April 27, 2007 00:01
hey do you think i can loose 2 stones in 2 months? please write back im desperate xx
Posted by sonya | April 28, 2007 2:24 PM
Posted on April 28, 2007 14:24
hey:
I am 15 and i weigh 114. I would like to lose about 10 more pounds! But I'm having the hardest time! I can't seem to lose anymore weight.. I havea little bit of fat on my lower stomach that I'm trying to get rid of.. Any tips???
Posted by Abby | May 23, 2007 6:51 PM
Posted on May 23, 2007 18:51
lost 7 pounds in 10 days. I was going for 10 pounds but I intentionally slacked to see how it goes. Mainly eating carrots, apple,soymilk and peanuts.
Posted by dc girl | June 1, 2007 9:51 AM
Posted on June 1, 2007 09:51
hi,
i'm 12 yrs old and i weigh 110 lb and about 5'1". my mom says i need to grow so she makes me eat a lot. on the way i also want to loose some fat. ppl in my scool r skinnier than me. ne tips plz?
Posted by desperate4help | June 2, 2007 2:14 PM
Posted on June 2, 2007 14:14
i'm alcia and i am 360 pounds and i'm only 12 wat should i do
Posted by alicia major | June 12, 2007 6:22 PM
Posted on June 12, 2007 18:22
My name is cheyenne And im about 5'4 And 125-130 pounds i am 13 years old i want to be 100 pounds tho How can i get there fast Like 3-9 weeks fast Please help
Posted by Cheyennne | June 25, 2007 9:31 PM
Posted on June 25, 2007 21:31
Hi there. I'm fourteen and I'm turning fifteen in November. I weigh 115 and I'm 5' 5''. People say "you are skinny" and things like that but when I see myself in the mirror i don't feel skinny. I have the starting of a four-pack but my stomach isn't flat. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for me to loose about 5-7 pounds and loose my little belly. If you could e-mail me, that would be great.
Thanks So Much,
Angie
Posted by Angie | June 27, 2007 7:47 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 19:47
Hi there Chey. I too was 13 and 148 pounds. i so greatly wanted to be skinny like you do. I started thinking about anerexia and things like that, but i knew I would only be hurting myself. I talked to my doctor and she recommended a diet plan, but I'm not all that great of a dieter. My cousin and I then looked into becoming Vegiterians. I have been a vegiterian now for about 6 months, and in total I lost around 40 pounds, and I love it. I have boys actually looking at me now, and I feel good about myself. I can actually wear a 2-peice too! I also did and still do 100 crunches daily, and I run/walk around too. I also to push-ups, side-bends, and other things to stay in shape. I still eat meat once in a while [like when at a friends/holidays] so I don't miss out on much =]
I hope this helps, because it did me!
Sincerely,
fat to fit
Posted by This Is To Cheyennne | June 27, 2007 7:59 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 19:59
i'm 15 i'm about 135-140 pounds and about 5'5 and a half, sure people tell me i'm skinny and all but i really don't feel it like sometimes i feel like i'm skinnier then other days but then others i just feel big. Like it's summer and i really want to lose the weight, i have a bit of a flat stomache but i have hips that i HATE, i don't understand how people like them, they're just not pretty, and my butt is another story i like it but i want it smaller and i have chubby legs, i'm not very happy about the way i look, and i think i need some advice on what i could do to get the weight off i really want to have a new look for next year and i want to be small not tiny but small.
Posted by megan | June 28, 2007 9:16 PM
Posted on June 28, 2007 21:16
I am only 11 but weigh 173 lb. most people say thats a good weight for someone who is 5' 4" but i am just not comfortable in my own body. I dont want to become anerexic but want to lose the weight fast ill try your steps, but nothing so far has worked so i am hoping this one will!
Posted by Kenzie | February 16, 2008 12:08 PM
Posted on February 16, 2008 12:08
maria,
Im 23 years old, im 5'3" and im 148 pounds. Three months earlier I was 165 lbs, I still have 18 lbs left to lose so i can be 130, the thing is that i have love handles that dont seem to get smaller, they are basically the same size they were when i was 165lbs!!! and they drive me crazy, Ive tried all kinds of exercises to get rid of them but they dont seem to work.. do you have some kind of advice for me to help me out? it would be highly appreciated. thanks
Posted by maria | February 18, 2008 9:39 AM
Posted on February 18, 2008 09:39
hi i need to loose 20 pounds by next month so i can look sexy in this dress for April please help me quick p.s im only eleven
Posted by Divya | March 14, 2008 7:09 PM
Posted on March 14, 2008 19:09
hi i need to loose 20 pounds by next month so i can look sexy in this dress for April please help me quick p.s im only eleven
Posted by Divya | March 14, 2008 7:09 PM
Posted on March 14, 2008 19:09
Im almost 13 years old , im 61 pounds and im 160 cm ..
I wanna be 48 so i have to lose 13 pounds in 3 or 4 weeks .. dont care what i have to do just plz help me . thanks
Posted by Perla | March 15, 2008 8:29 PM
Posted on March 15, 2008 20:29
I am 56. recently i have gained 20 lbs. i want to lose it. i never had weight problem until now. i am a vegetarian. i dont eat eggs also. help me lose weight and regain my self confidence. i feel i am not good looking and dont go out anywhere.
please help
Posted by mary | March 23, 2008 2:30 AM
Posted on March 23, 2008 02:30
I am 13 years old, and I am a gymnast. Obvilously I have to look good(keep my body healthy, etc.) I weight 103 pounds. I want to weigh 95-99 pounds.Just like a girl on my team. My family is vegetarian, so that is good. Any advice on how I can loose the pounds? E-MAIL ME.
Posted by Starla | March 25, 2008 11:16 PM
Posted on March 25, 2008 23:16
I am 13 years old, and I am a gymnast. Obvilously I have to look good(keep my body healthy, etc.) I weight 103 pounds. I want to weigh 95-99 pounds.Just like a girl on my team. My family is vegetarian, so that is good. Any advice on how I can loose the pounds? E-MAIL ME.
Posted by Starla | March 25, 2008 11:16 PM
Posted on March 25, 2008 23:16
im not sure if this is true but i need to lose my stomach and iv tried everything. im 5ft4in n i weigh 50 lbs but i wana go down to 40. i've tried everything, n i'v also been anorexic as well as bulimic, please can you give me some good advice, anyone!!
Posted by sharbina | April 4, 2008 7:36 PM
Posted on April 4, 2008 19:36
hi kimberly this thing didnt really work i did as you said for a really long time and ididnt loose even one pound
Posted by julia | April 7, 2008 11:16 AM
Posted on April 7, 2008 11:16
Hi im 14, 5 9 and about 200 pounds. can u help me loose the pounds quickly and easily? EMAIL ME Please
Posted by Mike | April 10, 2008 7:30 PM
Posted on April 10, 2008 19:30
Hi im 15 and im 5 8 and around 200 pounds. what can i do 2 lookse the pounds easily and quickly?? please email me!
Posted by mike | April 10, 2008 7:32 PM
Posted on April 10, 2008 19:32
Hello I am 29 years old I have been with my fiance for 6 years and I have gain 40 pounds over the years that I have been with him. I am 5'2 and I weigh 170 pounds all in my hips.
I have three reasons why I want to loose weight:
1 I want to feel better about myself, 2 I want to loose weight at least 20 pound before my wedding on May 3, 2008 and 3 we want try to have a baby sometime in July and I don't want to be overweight and then gain even more weight with the baby. I want to be 120 when I am Pregnat so then if I gain 10-15 punds it will be easy to loose my weight.
Help! What do I have to do?
Posted by Jesenia | April 10, 2008 7:58 PM
Posted on April 10, 2008 19:58
Hey
I'm 18 and I weigh about 127 right now. I want to lose 10 lbs. help?
Posted by Michelle | April 21, 2008 9:43 PM
Posted on April 21, 2008 21:43
Hi, I am 15 years old i am 5' exactly. I weigh 140-150 and i have a big chest. I want to lose 100 pounds at lease; by the begin of the next school year, which is this coming september. Alot of my friends are skinny and i am always the big gurl in the group. My friends are preety, and they always get all the boys. Sometimes i do wonder what is wrong with me, why do i look the way i do. I want to lose the weight also for myself. I am goin to try this diet plan. Please HELP ME.....I want to change, email if you have any advise =)
Herseycholcet93@aol.com
Posted by Wants to change | April 29, 2008 6:02 PM
Posted on April 29, 2008 18:02
This is so sad, all you 9-13 year olds dont need to lose weight you need to worry about your body growing healthily before anything!
Posted by sarah | May 4, 2008 8:48 PM
Posted on May 4, 2008 20:48
Im a 11 year old girl who wants to lose 35 to 40 pounds by September 19
Posted by Alexandra | May 18, 2008 4:34 PM
Posted on May 18, 2008 16:34
Im a 11 year old girl who wants to lose 35 to 40 pounds by September 19
Posted by Alexandra | May 18, 2008 4:34 PM
Posted on May 18, 2008 16:34
i am 14 and 5ft tall and i weight 125 by this june 10 i would like to weight 119 ;ike i did at christmas i will try your tips but i need help :) i fell FAt
Posted by Jessica | May 19, 2008 6:37 PM
Posted on May 19, 2008 18:37
this is awful! i can't believe there are so many under 16's on this site saying they want to loose weight!
at that age you need to eat regularly and healthily in order to grow, other wise you will feel the consequences in later life i can assure you!
Posted by gee | May 26, 2008 4:13 PM
Posted on May 26, 2008 16:13
hey i am 16 and i have a serious weight problem.i am 5feet4inches and i weigh about 116lbs.i feel terrible about myself.i want to loose about 15lbs.tell me how plz!!!
Posted by vanie | May 30, 2008 4:05 PM
Posted on May 30, 2008 16:05
Hey, I'm jennie and i'm 11 years old, i know that some of you think that it's sad that people under 16 that want to loose weight. But it's not, people of all ages should have a healthy lifestyle and try to have the best body they can. I started working out when i was 10 years old, i was terribly over-weight, i'm ashamed to say but when i was 10 i was 136lbs. and i lost 21pounds of pure fat over summer break and got down to 115lbs at a hight of 5'5. What i did over summer (and you have to stick to this and not give up) is: 1.Watch your portions. Don't eat too much, always try to aim for serving size.
2.Don't snack on any junk-food in-between meals. If you are so hungry in-between meals, don't go for that bag of Cheetos, go for the fruit/vegitable bowl, grab an apple or some carrots.
3.Excersize daily. what i did over my summer break was swim daily for 4-5 hours. Now obviously some people can't fit that into a daily schedual, so what i suggest is to get out and jog 3 times a week (jog at least a mile each time) do cardio-vascular fitness workouts 4 times a week for half hour each time (do things like crunches, sit-ups, jumping jacks, bicycles, push-ups, pull-ups etc.)
4.Never give up. Don't give up in a week because you don't loose the 5 lbs you want to, you have to have a great deal of patience because you can't just expect it to all fall off in a week, loosing weight is time consuming but everyone can fit excersize into their daily schedual.
5.Set a goal. My goal was to loose 20 lbs over summer and, what do you know, i kept working at it and didn't give up on it and stuck to my guns and it all worked out in the end, I finally was thin and happy with my weight.
I wish best of luck to you all out there who are trying to loose weight. If i did it, and if people on The Biggest Looser did it. Hey: so can you.
-Jennie
Posted by Jennie | June 20, 2008 10:54 AM
Posted on June 20, 2008 10:54
I went through some of your quick tips. I am 15 and i way about 110. i would like to decrease in weight about 5 pounds rapidly, but nothing seems to work. What are some transcendent exercises to do to lose the pounds quickly?
Posted by Deanna | June 23, 2008 3:39 PM
Posted on June 23, 2008 15:39
I went through some of your quick tips. I am 15 and i way about 110. i would like to decrease in weight about 5 pounds rapidly, but nothing seems to work. What are some transcendent exercises to do to lose the pounds quickly?
Posted by Deanna | June 23, 2008 3:39 PM
Posted on June 23, 2008 15:39
I went through some of your quick tips. I am 15 and i way about 110. i would like to decrease in weight about 5 pounds rapidly, but nothing seems to work. What are some transcendent exercises to do to lose the pounds quickly?
Posted by Deanna | June 23, 2008 3:39 PM
Posted on June 23, 2008 15:39
I am 12 years old and i weigh 155 pounds. i am always holding back, even with my bffs. it is really sad because they thinks they know me. right now it probably sounds bad but im afraid if i show my real personality with them, with me being as big as i am, well i dont know, im just scared. well let me get to the point. i want to lose like 50 pounds over the summer. anyone just please tell me how i can do it. i just want to show everyone my personality when i go back to school. pleae help me. i getting to the point i dont even want to leave the house anymore. thanxxxxx.
Posted by Anonymous | June 25, 2008 10:25 PM
Posted on June 25, 2008 22:25
hi,
i've read all your information on how to lose weight.
i'm still at school so its hard for me to eat healthily. i need to lose at least 10 pounds before i go on holiday in 5 weeks. i go on the trampoline at night for at least half an hour every night.
have you got any good diets for me seen as i'm at school?
i really need your help, i have tried for the past three months with diest but i just can't do them because i'm at school.
please reply ASAP.
from sophie.
Posted by sophie | June 30, 2008 12:42 PM
Posted on June 30, 2008 12:42
Hey!
I am 13 and going into 7th grade, and if you all havent noticed, most people in Middle School are like, scarily skinny!!! I know Im not "Fat" I weigh around 120 (I think a little less) and am about 5 foot 4....But I'm one of the biggest girls in my "group"...I dont really need to loose weight, but It would be nice!!!!!! I want to get down too 105 by September 2nd....Today is July 5th so I dont know if thats possible...Please help me!! For Once, I just want to fit in and be comfortable with my body!
Email me at "Hollywoodhottie123@yahoo.com" PLEASE
if ANYONE has some tips for me!!
Maddie
Posted by I Think I'm Fat....Am I? | July 6, 2008 2:14 PM
Posted on July 6, 2008 14:14
hello my name is jordan im 13 i weigh 162 pounds im fat but i work out like 3 times a week for like a half an hour each but on july 30 im going to the beach i want people to see my six pack any tips?
Posted by jordan c kelly | July 10, 2008 5:04 PM
Posted on July 10, 2008 17:04
God this is horrible. Did I really here a girl a 13 year old girl say she wanted to weigh 48lbs? I'm all for people losing weight no matter their age if they need to or even if they want to. But some of you preteens/teens goals are unhealthy. Some of you litererally desire to be underweight. That's not healthy. I want to lose weight too but I know I should never go under 105. I'm 5'2. Some of you taller people are trying to get there as well.
Posted by Tiffany | July 19, 2008 11:08 PM
Posted on July 19, 2008 23:08
hi im megan and im 10 and i wiegh about 109 puonds and i also look fat mom also says i look fat i dont know what to do?
Posted by megan | July 22, 2008 3:48 PM
Posted on July 22, 2008 15:48
hi im megan and im 10 and i wiegh about 109 puonds and i also look fat mom also says i look fat i dont know what to do?
Posted by megan | July 22, 2008 3:48 PM
Posted on July 22, 2008 15:48
Hey im 11 years old and i weigh 131 pounds thats really bad but i have a boyfriend and he really likes me and that makes me fell good but than i see all my other skinnier friends and i feel jealous. Can you please help me lose 31 pounds by June next year(we have 6th grade soak city by then). plz email me!!! it would mean the world to me!!!!!!
Nancy
Posted by Nancy | July 25, 2008 6:33 PM
Posted on July 25, 2008 18:33
hey I'm 12 years old and i wiegh a woppin 150 pound so lillian I know how you feel. Im trying lose wieght ive already lost two pounds .All it takes is exercise and healthy eating so keep trying it will come, just take one step at a time.
Posted by princess | August 4, 2008 7:52 PM
Posted on August 4, 2008 19:52
Hi, I have been having problems losing weight. The thing is that I have a wedding coming up September 13th. I'm a bridesmaid. I'm 13 years old. I'm 5'3" and weigh 143 pounds. I almost weigh more than my mom, she is skinny but she is in shape. I am not. I want to lose @ least 10 pounds to be at a healthy weight but still look amazing for this wedding. I have been trying everything but I still maintain the same weight. What should I do?
Posted by Valencia | August 17, 2008 8:43 PM
Posted on August 17, 2008 20:43
Oh my god I need help losing weight. I am 12 years old turning 13 in March. I weigh 167 pounds and stand 5'4". I don't feel comfortable in my skin at all. I would like to drop at least 50 pounds. I have the hardest time losing weight so if you have any tips or information please e-mail me at flash15124@yahoo.com.
Posted by Needs Help Fast | November 16, 2008 12:07 AM
Posted on November 16, 2008 00:07
Oh my god I need help losing weight. I am 12 years old turning 13 in March. I weigh 167 pounds and stand 5'4". I don't feel comfortable in my skin at all. I would like to drop at least 50 pounds. I have the hardest time losing weight so if you have any tips or information please e-mail me at flash15124@yahoo.com.
Posted by Needs Help Fast | November 16, 2008 12:07 AM
Posted on November 16, 2008 00:07
Oh my god I need help losing weight. I am 12 years old turning 13 in March. I weigh 167 pounds and stand 5'4". I don't feel comfortable in my skin at all. I would like to drop at least 50 pounds. I have the hardest time losing weight so if you have any tips or information please e-mail me at flash15124@yahoo.com.
Posted by Needs Help Fast | November 16, 2008 12:07 AM
Posted on November 16, 2008 00:07
Oh my god I need help losing weight. I am 12 years old turning 13 in March. I weigh 167 pounds and stand 5'4". I don't feel comfortable in my skin at all. I would like to drop at least 50 pounds. I have the hardest time losing weight so if you have any tips or information please e-mail me at flash15124@yahoo.com.
Posted by Needs Help Fast | November 16, 2008 12:07 AM
Posted on November 16, 2008 00:07
Hello Im just wondering if is possiable to loose 15 pounds in 30 days and because i hear everyone say oh i never need to go to the gym am i lost like 100 pounds from just not eating .. Well i feel i should do that? I go to the gym 5 days a week 2 hrs a day work out hard. And eat alllll the right foods.... And i still havent lost nything its now been almost a month. Need help.! Get back to me.
Posted by K | February 22, 2009 1:25 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 01:25
hi im 15 years old and today i am startin this way of life... i just get discouraged very easy
any words of incouragement?
Posted by rain | March 5, 2009 4:39 PM
Posted on March 5, 2009 16:39
hi im 15 years old and today i am startin this way of life... i just get discouraged very easy
any words of incouragement?
Posted by rain | March 5, 2009 4:39 PM
Posted on March 5, 2009 16:39
hey im 11 im 4,10 and i weigh 123 pounds i go to school and cant cook from scratch and i get my lunch at school cause its cheap but i wnt to weigh 100 pounds before june 1st i need help
Posted by amy | April 8, 2009 7:38 PM
Posted on April 8, 2009 19:38
Hi, I have been dieting and working out for 5 months now and have lost 25 pounds so far. I am 5'10 and currently weigh 158-160 pounds i fluctuate daily. My goal is to weigh 150 pounds but i cant seem to loose the last 10 pounds for the life of me. Any ideas, i feel frustrated and at a loss.
Posted by Kristen | April 28, 2009 10:44 PM
Posted on April 28, 2009 22:44