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Young girl seeks support

Bunsofsteel05 Posts: 6 Joined: 2002/08/16	2002/08/16, 07:51 PM i am 16 yrs old and i weigh 180lbs. I want to loose weight so bad before i graduate high school the only problem is , is that i have no type of support. Everytime i tell my parents i am going on a diet they laugh at me and say i just need to stop eating all together. Them not supporting me is causing a major downfall on any type of progress. Can someone please help me. And if anyone has any type of story about loosing weight and if this program has helped you in any way please share. I would love to hear from you. thanks:)
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/08/16, 08:07 PM well if you want support you came to the right place this site rocks i am addicted to exercise kind of obsessed if you will in jan i weighed 193 today i am 155 pounds of muscle what you have to do is weight train do some cardio and have a good diet eat lots of protein and keep your carbs low and eat 5 to 7 small meals a day also fill in your profile and sign up for one of these programs they will work if you stick with it if you have any qeustions post them and they will be answered....well good luck you can do it i know you can....
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/08/16, 09:59 PM Welcome as jnellie explained pretty good for support you got it here every one here is trying to improve themselves some way, you are no different. As far as your parents go once they see the change in you they may come around to realise you are serious. Do it for you and no one else, eat right and exercise to make you the best you can be. That in its self will give you confidence and self esteam. Good luck to you. If you have questions along the way just post there are a lot of great people here in the ft comunity. -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
EGChic207 Posts: 288 Joined: 2002/03/25	2002/08/17, 12:06 AM u can e-mail me to anwser ur questions, or mabe we could be online fitness partners...im 13/f .....my e-mail is FitnessFreak24@go.com I am looking forward to hearing from u!! u can do it! -------------- Tiffany Der #10 "You have to make it through the rain in order to see the Rainbow........."
Imerida Posts: 60 Joined: 2002/04/30	2002/08/17, 01:24 AM all you need is strong motivation...like have a fire light up under you and say to urself "i can do this!!" .. i have the same problem with my parents. I tell them i want to lose weight and they act like im joking but fo real. So i say forget them, im going to do this myself, im gaining muscle and losing weight by myself...i dont need anyones help...cause i can do this myself, ima a warrior.
Suzis43 Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/08/05	2002/08/17, 01:00 PM Man, I am really saddened to hear that parents are not supportive of their children's efforts and intent to get healthy. My 17 year old is 6'3" and 240 lbs. Of course he is a high school linebacker, so he HAS to stay in shape. But my 12 year old and I just got back from the gym. Today was her first training day. We are getting her started with low weights and cardio and she loved it. Look guys, any encouragement you need, you'll get it here.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/08/17, 06:01 PM weights at 12 ?
mandre Posts: 212 Joined: 2002/04/23	2002/08/17, 09:53 PM Congratulations on your success jnellie. I see you have worked very hard. bunsofsteel, Three things to consider when you want to accomplish any kind of goal. Desire, drive and determination. Be honest with yourself, take a good look in the mirror naked. You desire to lose fat. The drive part comes in with getting as much information about cardio, bodybuilding and nutrition. Put all these things together and apply them daily. Determination means that nothing can stop you in reaching your goal. You have a bad day get yourself back on track. Learn from your mistakes. If you never fail you would never know what success would be like and how great it feels. Since March 7, 2002 I have lost a total of 28 pounds all of it was fat. My strength has increased and my level of cardio has went up as well. You can do it! Forget about the negativity. Set short term goals. Posting here took courage and you will get all the support needed here. :) Melissa -------------- Attitudes are contagious, is yours worth catching?
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/17, 10:13 PM Bunsof steel, I am sorry to hear that your parents are not supportive. I would never tell a child this, however, don't pay them any mind on this one. If you want to get into shape then you go for it. How far do you live away from school? When I was in highschool, I lived about 3miles from school and would walk home. This will help in your cardio. Do you have access to a gym or some free weights. We will be more than happy to help you out. You can email any one of us or just ask on the forums. Good luck and look forward to hearing your progress. -------------- Lisa
Suzis43 Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/08/05	2002/08/18, 08:42 AM ============ Quoting from jnellie: weights at 12 ? ============= Extremely light weights. I mean, minimal resistance. She is through puberty, 5' and 105 lbs. I checked with her pediatrician and she has a trainer that specializes in young teens. The only thing I am trying to achieve is to instill good physical fitness habits. It is easier to be proactive than reactive. It is something we can do together that is just for us.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/08/18, 11:47 AM that is great good luck
dsarco Posts: 102 Joined: 2002/03/13	2002/08/19, 01:10 PM When I was losing weight, I got the same type of feed back from my co-workers. Everybody was almost laughing at me when I started. I very quickly learned to use their doubt as motivation. I made it my personal mission in life to prove them all wrong. Now that I've lost all my weight, I use their jealousy as motivation. Now, go kick some a$$ and take names. Good Luck -------------- Anything can be done
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/19, 06:10 PM Great post Dsarco. -------------- Lisa
INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2002/08/20, 10:37 AM It all comes down to one very important thing; Yourself! Once you really accept the fact that you want to make the changes for yourself, the rest is just a matter of time. Thousands of others have done it, and you can too. ============ Quoting from bunsofsteel05: i am 16 yrs old and i weigh 180lbs. I want to loose weight so bad before i graduate high school the only problem is , is that i have no type of support. Everytime i tell my parents i am going on a diet they laugh at me and say i just need to stop eating all together. Them not supporting me is causing a major downfall on any type of progress. Can someone please help me. And if anyone has any type of story about loosing weight and if this program has helped you in any way please share. I would love to hear from you. thanks:) ============= -------------- "Get everthing you want--just make a little change now"
OliveU2 Posts: 57 Joined: 2002/08/13	2002/08/20, 12:00 PM I think dsarco is right. Sometimes when people aren't happy with themselves they will be negative towards other people. Just believe in yourself and know that the changes you make are for you. You can do it!