Weight Loss

[Jo177]

I am desperately looking to find a way to lose a bunch of weight by Prom in May! It's my boyfriends Senior Prom and I would love to look stunning for him! Currently I am 17 years old (female) and about 205 pounds. I would like to be about 150 by May, or go from size 16 to single digits. I'm only a Junior. but since 5th grade I've struggled with trying to lose weight. I don't know what else to do, I want a quick way to lose weight. I struggle to find time at all to exercise. I really hope that I can find a way to do this weight, I've tried eating healthier and drinking only water. I like water so that really helps! I just would love some advice and support! At this point, I'm about ready to have my boyfriend run to the store and get me pills, but that is my last resort. Oh, and when it comes to school, I feel like I have problems trying to pick the right food because I am at school with really no other options but eating chicken daily. I'm thinking maybe being a vegitarian though but eat chicken only? Help!

[Jo177]

I must say, I just got Just Dance 2 today. I have been playing it like crazy! I loveeee it! And it is a wonderful workout! Something to definately keep me entertained and in shape!
I think realization is starting to hit me. Before, to me it was like I can't work out every other day because when I straighted my hair one night, then in 2 days I'd have to wash and re-straighten it. I love my hair straightend and it's easy to take care of. I'm starting to just think that there are some days I'll have to leave my hair down, even though I don't like it because it is so curly. But then that way, I'd be showering and washing my hair so I can sweat all I want. With my hair straightend, I avoided doing things that would make me sweat just so my hair can stay good. For the next few weeks/months though, if I want this weight loss, I have to work harder. Which means sweat everyday!

[Barb135]

Hi there - welcome to our little community.

Yes, your idea of drinking tea is a good one.  I will have to try your fresh mint and cucumber slices; I've tried the crystal light drink mixes and haven't found one that strikes me yet.

That black licorice flavor sounds yummy since I love licorice; I'll have to look for that.  Have you ever tried black cherry?  Actually, it's Black Cherry Berry, made by Celestial Seasonings; I'm a black cherry fiend, so it's right up my alley.  I also love peppermint tea, which helps immensely with acid reflux/upset stomach. I sweeten those with Stevia.  Another favorite is Oregon Chai.  

[Jo177]

thats a really good idea, ill have to try that, thanks!

[Loo_poo]

Here is another tip you might like. To help me drink tons of water I will put some fresh mint leaves and sliced cucumber in the bottle of water before I go to bed. Then the next day it tastes like you have been at the spa all afternoon.  Also try mint with slices of orange. At night when I have a sweet tooth I make some herbal tea. Yogi makes a black liquorish flavor ( it tastes like candy) and a vanilla hazelnut. Both these take my sweet tooth away. Good luck!

[Jo177]

Actually I do have a TV/DVD player i my room. I also have weights. I really want to do this and I guess it's easier said than done. It's like, I want to do this...now when I have the chance to exercise, I have to do it, not just put it off.
I want to feel better about myself but I think my goal for doing this now is just look 100% better for prom because it is my boyfriend's senior year. Also, we have been going out for over a year and we are best friends. All my friends say how perfect we are for each other, his family likes me, my family likes him, and my friends always say how they wish they had a boyfriend like mine because he makes me happy and treats me so well. He's been talking about getting engaged and getting married too within the next year or two, so I'm hoping this weight loss will work so I'll look good for prom and possibly a wedding!

[Barb135]

I don't like hearing that you can't get support from your family, or that they don't cook better foods; that can make losing weight really tough.  BUT, there could be an "up side" to staying your room.  Do you have a TV and DVD player?  Use the time spent in your room to work out.  No TV/DVD?  How about your computer?  You can download all kinds of free exercise workouts, from yoga to strength training.

Please don't feel badly about not being able to take weight loss pills - besides not being good for you, you're almost guaranteed to gain back all the weight you lose, often plus some, as soon as you quit taking them.  It would be a real pity to work so hard losing weight, then gain it all back, wouldn't it?  

Just make small changes; that way, you don't feel like you are depriving yourself.  Weight loss doesn't mean you have to be miserable.