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If sizes confuse you, all is right in the world. Don't ask why, it's just how it is.

If it makes you feel better, I wear 7/9 junior size and 4/6 misses size at 125lb. It doesn't make sense to me either.

Original Post by aksnovak:

Original Post by failwhale:

Personally so long as you are happy and feel healthy I don't think it should be an issue. If you feel like you are healthy and your doctor sees no health concerns I think that  you should pursue your goals and make yourself happy. Health regulations and guidelines are just that, they are the guide lines and just that lines to guide. There will always be standard deviation and people who just don't fit within the range of conventional limits. 

Completely agree here. I'm a health professional, and as long as your doctor is not concerned, there's no reason for anyone to worry - you should speak to him/her about your plans, and on how you're planning to do it since you're a younger person.

Usually families consider that overeating is eating right, at least mine does.

everyone in my family is a little overweight ( except my dad who finds eating a sin. I'm not sure why. like I said before, I like to eat!), so I guess it shouldn't surprise me that overeating is eating right.

but thank you for the advice. c:

I don't know what to say to help you, but I can let you know that I am in the same boat. I have lost plenty everywhere but my legs! It's rather frustrating.

For lunch I had some romaine salad from a bag (which are at Walmart for like $3 a bag. expensive but seriously worth it!) about a tablespoon of fat free ceasar dressing and 4 oz of lean chicken breast. It's yummy and filling. I plan on having grapes later as well. If you're really feeling hungry add a roll into the mix. But be careful on what kind and size of roll!

The best adivice I can think of for you is don't be afraid to say no. Whether it be to your parents or to yourself. Do you need that extra handful of preztels after lunch?

You could also get up early in the morning and go running around the neighborhood for some extra exercise.

I hope that helps some. =/

I reward myself every five pounds (because I am lighter than you are and already in my healthy weight zone so it is harder to lose weight.) but at 120lb I am buying myself new shoes (that's twelve pounds lighter than the start). 125 I am thinking of buying new nail polish and a coloring book.

Even if it's something little it definitely does help. c:

If you're worried about it, pack a snack to eat during a break (you must have a few of those if you're working from 3 to 10!). Maybe a high protein granola bar or some grapes.

Personally, I think it's best to keep eating to keep your matabolism going.

School is out tomorrow!! I am so happy. Next week I will be away at a youth camp for my church so I won't be able to update. Sorry guys! Anyone have any extra tips on eating up at my camp? It's not really camping, we stay in dorms and have a huge cafeteria to eat it. It was a full fruit and salad bar (usually they do), but I am really worried about the meals they serve. I can stick to cereal in the mornings, but I am going to be wanting some good carbs.

Summer Goals
1. Stick with my diet. I am really close (not really), but I feel better.
2. Work out as much as possible.
3. Save my money, make my own clothes.
4. Tone my muscle
5. Do some good hobbies like writing and drawing. c:

between two and five pounds. and it normally happens like two weeks before my period actually starts too, which totally sucks. So, I have to wait three weeks before I am normal again.

Amanda, you definitly not a tyrant! You're totally fine.

My best weigh in days are Fridays or Saturdays. I prefer Saturdays because it's easy to roll out of bed and go weigh myself since no one else is up and around by the time I actually get up! hahah. My scale is in my parent's bathroom, so I hate walking in their room when they are in there. It's just so... weird.

My statsss are

Current weight: I just weighed in at 130, but that's with clothes on and I am kind of *bloating* stupid period. My last acuate weigh in read 127.5, so I'm sticking with that.

Bust: I'm not entirely sure... I think I'm at like 35 or 36 inches.

Skinny waist: about 26 inches

Waist: 29.5 inches (yes, I must include the .5. I have been a 30inched waist girl for too long! this is measured at my belly button)

Lovely handles: 35 inches. (it's all downhill from here)

Hips:39 inches

Thigh: 23 inches around at fullest point.

Goal weight: Here I put in 110, which I would love to be! But I probably will only get around 112-115. But my ultimate goal is 110.

My struggles are when I go babysitting and the parents say, "Oh, eat whatever you like, but be sure to have (insert yummy food item here)" It totally sucks because after you put the kid to bed and just want to eat. I love carbs like pretzels, white bread, desserts like cheesecake and frozen treats like ice cream... I just seem to always love high calorie, high fat things. Which totally sucks when you're trying to lose weight. (Don't get me wrong... I love fruits and veggies too. I just like not good for you food more. Like, put me in a room with twenty of my good friends and say we're throwing a party. I would touch the chips before I would touch to fruit platter, on a regualr basis. Now that I am trying to lose weight I would go for the fruit platter first.)

Bee, I have friends that could care less about what they eat too. When you hang out with them just tell yourself to eat less. Order smaller portions, and don't be afraid to leave food on your plate! The best advice I ever got was when someone said "mentally cut your meal in half. When you get to the half way point, ask yourself if you feel full. Drink some more water if you don't and ask yourself again about 5 minutes later. If you are, stop eating." or something like that.

I hope that helps!

and wow! that was a huuugggee post!

That happened to me during my freshman year, and it was because I wasn't eating a balanced diet. I don't know your age or what kind of diet you're having, but that's what happened to me. My hair has thickened back out in the past few years.

I hope that helps!

I've noticed that as well, but it's normally just off a few calories from the label, so I don't worry too much about it. :P

I am kind of stict... because I am already at a fairly small weight, but I am still looking to become healthier.

1. Sweets only on weekends (unless it's a special occasion).

2.Work out 3-4 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday morning).

3. No caffine or soda (not even diet!! again, unless it's a special occasion).

4. 4-5 fruits and veggies a day. Always eat a salad with dinner.

5.Weigh myself once a week (usually on Saturday mornings right after I get up and before I eat breakfast).

6. No eating anything (whatsoever!!) after 8:30pm.

like suggested, whenever I crave sugar I eat fruit! It's tasty and full of fiber and other good nutrients that help keep you full. My favorite right now is cantalope. c:

you could make a parfait with some berries and yogurt and even a little granola (check what kind of granola you're getting first!). I also find no harm in 100 calorie snack packs. They have the right portion of cookies for you to eat. Just remember, you can only eat one. They ARE a 100 calories afterall.

My mom and I both love Hungry Girl. She put out a cookbook full of lower calorie alternatives for fast food and a bunch of new recipies that have a ton of nutrients in them. At least half of it is sweet deserts! One of our favorites out of it are pumpkin chocolate muffins. They're only about 100 caloires a muffin (I think. I might want to check that... later). She even has a chapter on what to do when you eat out a certain kinds of resteraunts. Check out her website for even more good healthy eating ideas.

I also love skinny cow ice cream! They have all sorts of yummy low-calorie ice cream treats. It's normally found near the popsicles in your frozen foods ailse. I also love the frozen fruit popsicles (I think they're put out by Dryers?), they are also way low in calories and super yummy.

And if all else fails, you CAN have a chocolate bar or a real cookie, but in moderation! I allow myself to indulge in a cookies and creme bar once every two weeks. They are simple too good to give up, and it's totally okay to have one every once in a while. Just eat it slowly and enjoy.

(I also have a huge sweet tooth, can you tell? haha. good luck!)

Gerbersmirf,

I agree with hot_fudge on the  undereastimating calories. I was shocked to find out what I really was eating. While I definitely wasn't overconsuming, I was doing a good job maintaining! I love boca burgers as well, and if you chop them up they go great in salads for a good healthy lunch, just don't get carried away on the dressing!

I wouldn't get carried away with the peanut butter or other high-calorie foods like it. It is great to have in moderation. But when I am hungry, I always think "what fruit or vegetable should I eat?" because they are low in calories, high in fiber, and just way good for you. Low calories=you get to eat more!! That is my problem with dieting; I love to eat!

Another thing I've heard is eating more in the morning (things like peanut butter on toast or an apple) will curb food cravings later in the day. I normally eat 200-350 calories for breakfast.

I hope that helps.