hey, im a teenager and im 5 ft and weigh bout 185lbs. not good. i have knee problems and im just not happy with myslef, i do however think i carry my weight pretty well. I wear a snug size 12. Going to school with size 2 girls is not easy. my ideal size would be a comfortable 10. Im moderatley active, but i have a sweet tooth and i eat out more than i should b/c im out n bout a lot. so its convineint. i really want to change my unhealthy life style. my mom bought me a  gaiam yoga for beginners dvd for christmas and i really like it. I play soccer and it starts in about a month 1/2, my goal is to lose 10 lbs by then. I like to run (not good at it tho), im flexible and i like vegetables, am not meant to be an unhealthy person!  Any tips of how to stick with it or any foods/exercises that help??? I have a treadmill and dumb-bells and everything, its just not wrking!!!

p.s. my mom said something about a gland in ur throat that could be stoping my weight loss, wat exactly is it?

                                                                      ~tryin desperately, jtownchick

Edited by: BlueSky on Jan 2, 2007 1:40:28 PM

Edited by: Gaiam Staff on Jan 2, 2007 1:47:35 PM

To keep myself active I write what I do to exercise everyday on a calender.  It gives me a sense of accomplishment and success after every step I take.  I also find it helpful to look at my calender when ever I feel down about myself physically or frustrated about the time it can take to make a difference in my body.

I also wanted to commend you for wanting to be healthy. Those size 2 girls may be small but small doesn't always equal healthy.  What you eat and how you exercise is more important to your body's well being.  In the long run you will be creating better habits that will keep you slim and happy in the future while the bad habits of others tend to amass over time.  Good luck on your goal and upcoming soccer season!

Edited by: nmm on Mar 4, 2007 6:48:03 AM

I used to be sixty pounds heavier.  I made a list of everything in my life that would improve if I finally gave up my overeating habits.  I made new healthy habits like drinking more water, eating low fat foods, more protein, whole grains and I started exercising.  When I was tempted to eat I would drink 8-16 ounces of water and hold off on eating.  I would n't eat after dinner. To really lose weight you have to sweat.  That gets the metabolism in burning mode.   Recently, I started taking Reliv Supplements.  It is a food supplement with the perfect synergy and balance.  By giving my body everything it needs at a cellular level, I don't have cravings and every system in my body is functioning better. 

Karen