Hi, from California!
Hi, I'm Xindy and I'm new to the board. Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 23 from Los Angeles, CA. Where's everyone else from?

Xindy (August 13, 2004)
xindyydnix@yahoo.com

Hi guys, recently I put on a lot of weight (15 kgs) because of depression. Anyway, I have lost quite a bit but am having a lot of problems getting my stomach flat like it used to be. I am happy with the rest of my body but, even when I suck in, my stomach sticks out as though I am pregnant or something! Please help me, I would really love any suggestions on what I could do about my bulge. I do physical activity most days and am reasonably good abut what I eat. Feel free to email me:)
Louise (August 11, 2004)

flowbee1konobi@hotmail.com

Hi there, I just stumbled upon your site tonight and it is terrific! I have found myself in a difficult spot...one that involves losing 100 pounds. I am in perimenopause and struggle with symptoms that lead to my overeating.
What happened today is this...my husband took family photos which he picked up and showed me. I saw a photo of me...I think I was surprised at my size...shocked maybe...denial ...and I cried for hours.
So. its time to face the music...I don't know what I'm afraid of...
If there is anyone in Canada, I'm from Ontario that would like to share stories or buddy please contact me. I'd love to hear from anyone who has been there or would like to encourage me as I would them.
Thanks so much
Debbie (August 10, 2004)
minniedee1@hotmail.com

Hey guys! I am a 16 yr old girl. I have always had a problem with the lower half of my stomach. I really would like to get it flat! I do so much exercise to try and rid of it but nothing seems to work! I go to the gym at least 4 times a week and aerobics about 3 times. Also a lot of running and cycling when I am bored. I would like to lose a stone. How long would this take? I am about 5 foot 2 and weigh about 8 and a half stone. I need a diet plan as well because I think that is where I am going wrong, I love my chocolate and biscuits! So someone please help, I am in dire need of some advice! Ill just wait here with my double chocolate gateaux now and wait for a reply. lol! PLEASE HELP!

Janie (August 1, 2004)

janiebabbelz@hotmail.com

Great site! I've lost 120 ponds since I started using your site an I am very happy.
Joe Schmo(29/07/04)

joes@hotmail.com
 

Hi, I have been going to the gym religiously for almost 1 year now 3 to 4 times a week doing lots of resistance training and cardio (treadmill & Arc Machine). I am 4'11" and when I started my weight loss program I was 203 pounds. Since then I have gone down to 159 pounds. My question is why do I hit plateaus that last 3 to 4 weeks to end? I am happy with my progress but I would like it to go a little faster, if at all possible.
Lorena(28/07/04)

woogity1964@yahoo.com

Hi, I am a fifteen year old in need of some help. I am 20-30 lbs. overweight. Now that might nit seem like much to you, but in high school this amount of weight can ruin your life. I can't help eating. It's like an addiction or disease that I can't seem to shake. Please respond to this. I need help. I've spent the last 5 years of my life like this, watching all my friends getting dressed up and looking wonderful and then looking at the mirror and becoming totally disgusted with what I see. I feel that I'm too young for this. Please, someone who is out there that can give me some help or advice, please do. I don't feel that I will be able to live like this anymore. Please respond. If this message has no result, than I know that I will feel truly alone. Thank you for your thoughts.
Cassie(21/07/04)
lildramaqueen682@aol.com

I need help. I am 46yrs old, 5'4" and 250 lbs. I just had foot surgery and trying to heal. Now I am totally out of shape and looking for a way to get in shape and lose some weight. Any success with water aerobics? I have been to the gym but am very self conscience. any suggestions?
diane(20/07/04)
DianeHTexas@aol.com

 

I m saima. I m an Asian girl. I've black spots on my cheeks and nose. I'm very disturb because they look ugly. Please tell me how I can get rid of them. I've dark under eye circles also. Please tell me how I can get rid of them also.
saima(11/07/04)
smkamboh2004@yahoo.com

Thanks Lori Pantinakis for taking the time to write to me about your workout and diet tips. I don't think I could do everything you do, but I needed the support. I don't think I could ever give up butter.
Jill Jameson(05/07/04)

Jameson_mwm@hotmail.com

How do you get rid of unsightly saddle bags?
Jennifer(01/07/04)

jenniferbrown98@yahoo.com


hello everyone, I'm 15 and I'm not happy about the way I look. I'm going to be in 10th grade and I want to look good and feel better about myself. I love working out and doing activities but I don't have a good diet that is working for me. Please help! My mom and I have tried so many diets but they aren't working for me, if any of you have succeeded on any diet that it good please e-mail me.. Thanks a bunch! BYE!!

Danielle(30/06/04)

dani22105@hotmail.com

For the longest time I've wanted to firm up my stomach and arms but never had the time to workout, or when I did I'd exercise for a couple days before I would just give up. luckily this summer I've started a fitness routine that I've been sticking to :jogging for 40 minutes, followed by 100 crunches, and weight lifting. so far i think I'm on a good track to losing the fat only I haven't changed my unhealthy eating habits and although I will try to eat more nutritious foods I'm sure that I won't completely let go of the foods I normally eat (ex., a lot of bread!). yet besides that fact I'm hoping that by mid august I'll finally have a somewhat flat tummy. will I? or because of what I eat is it not possible? Help!!

Adamari(29/06/04)

morenamiaa@hotmail.com

Staying thin and keeping your muscle tone is no secret. Love yourself and your body and eat fruits, vegetables and lean protein. Also, exercise every day...even if it's 30 minutes. Find something you like. I stay a size 4-6 and never think about it because I want my body to be a healthy one, not one full of junk food, butter, flour, sugar and fat.

Lori Pantinakis(28/06/04)

Pantinakis@hotmail.com

I have been working out about 2 weeks and I haven't seen a difference in my weight I am looking to lose about 20 lbs in about a month and it does not seem to be working. I do at least 10 minutes of cardio a day is that not enough? And I am really looking into losing weight in my butt and hips! Any suggestions i would love! thanks!

Julie(17/06/04)

texascowgirl5225@hotmail.com

need to lose 10 lbs in 3 weeks...is it impossible?

Shelly(09/06/04)

liloletidbitties@yahoo.com

hello everyone out there I need to loose 20-30lbs by October for my wedding. I'm looking for a walking and dieting partner. I live in phila pa. I'm available for working out more anytime before 12,tues anytime before 5;30,wed any time, thus anytime before 12, anytime before 12 or anytime after 6pm. I need a break on sat and sun

Danay shuler(05/06/04)

fullfigureddiva4@wmconnect.com

I am overweight and was wondering if anyone could give me any ideas on how to get started with a exercise and diet plan. The problem is I have no where to walk or anything and can not spend a lot of money on food... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks,

Charlotte(14/05/04)

ccrhodes2004@netscape.net

Hi everyone! I am 37 years old, 5'5" and weigh 190lbs. I have been on Zoloft for 2 years now. I have gained 45 pounds within a year! For the past three months I was restricting my calories to 1300 a day, including 8 glasses of water with a touch of unsweetened cranberry juice (suppose to help flush the fat out of your system), drank low fat whey protein shakes daily, ate fruits, veges, fiber and protein, lifted weights for an hour a day 4 times weekly and did an hour of aerobics daily and I lost not one pound! I am very discouraged, and from what I read on antidepressants, its hard to get the weight off, almost impossible while still taking the meds. Has anyone been able to lose weight while taking an antidepressant and if so, what did you do that worked for you?? I would love to be healthy, toned and happy instead of fat, flabby and very unhappy with myself. Please email me!! Your help and advice will be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!

Pamela Reiber(07/05/04)

sapphire66@msn.com

Hi Ladies. I live north of the Detroit area. I am wondering if there is anyone in the area, close to my age, who is interested not in weight loss alone but also in building muscle. I have always have that stocky (butch) build and I decided that I'm going to make the best of it. If men are going to call me butch then I'm REALLY going to give them a reason to. Lots of conflicting info out there. I need to find another woman out there who shares my goals as the youngster boys at GNC look at me like I'm crazy and a lost cause.

Vicky(07/05/04)

tory_36@wowway.com