Comments on: A Big Weight Loss Secret

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:57:29 +0000

Kids,
First, be careful where you get your idea of whether or not your weight is healthy. Our culture has some pretty unrealistic standards plastered on every movie, tv show and magazine you read. Next, ask your family doctor if your weight and fat mass fall within a healthy range.

If it does, relax and focus on developing healthy eating and exercise habits. Mamapina has some great tips above. If your weight and fat mass does not fall within healthy range, then make one change per week to the unhealthy habits you have. For example, week 1, start exercising 30 minutes every day (for at least 6 days a week). Week 2, cut out something unhealthy you have frequently (fast food, soda…etc). Take it slow and make those changes one at a time.

Healthy habits mean a lifelong commitment to making good choices….one choice at a time. All the best to each of you!

PS. If your parents have poor eating and exercise habits, ask them to join you. But even if they don’t, they won’t be living your lives for you…you have to make the commitment for yourself!

By: mamapina

mamapina — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:30:22 +0000

for all kids listed above.
easy things you can do without:
soda with sugar
fast food
candy (yes chocolate)
and walk at least 30 minutes every day
I was very overweight as a kid and this is how I did it.
when I was really hungry I drank a ton of water and chewed sugar free gum.
I ate a lot of beans. High protein helps.
You must ban soda, candy, junkfood, and fastfood.
There are plenty of alternative snack foods that taste great.
I give them to my 7 and 11 year olds.
Also even diet soda tends to trigger bad eating habits. (eg. fastfood meals)drink flavored diet tea:)

By: Unknown Girl

Unknown Girl — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:40:32 +0000

i have something else too say! i was 194 pounds so now i am 185.5 like i said on the top, my birthday is next month in the middle , and i really want to losse weight on my stomach and my arms and i want to tightin my thighs. I NEED NUTRITION TIPS AND EXERCISE TIPS PLEASE !

By: Unknown Girl

Unknown Girl — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:27:02 +0000

i am 16 years old and i weigh 185.5 pounds since i started noticing i needed to lose weight is when i was 14 . i always wanted to be wearing a 2 peice bathing suit, instead of a shirt and shorts. I want to loose my stomach and tightin my thighs and i HATEE my big arms. i go to the gym with my sister but sometimes she has work and i never have a ride to get there. i am so determined to loose my wieght. And i really need to losse the weight for my sisters wedding , i am walkin in it too. PLEASEEE ! HELP ME !

By: mikaela

mikaela — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:16:38 +0000

oops i spelled weigh wrong

By: mikaela

mikaela — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:15:25 +0000

im 11 years old and i way 140 pounds my friends say im not overweght but i think i am even my brother says so!! WHAT DO I DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: melanie

melanie — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:19:02 +0000

i am 13 years old and i really want to loose 100 or more pounds. i weigh 220 pounds. any tips on helping me???

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:19:58 +0000

try overeaters anonymous.

By: tasha

tasha — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:16:11 +0000

i am 16 and weigh almost 300lb i need help fast