Calling all teens!

nikinicole
nikinicole Posts: 19
edited September 20 in Motivation and Support
Ok so we're here because we all realize we need some change. I would like to start a teen support group to make it easier for us. You can join if your new or if you have experience here. I'd love to see your stories. Everyone 20 years and under is welcome!
So who's in?

~ Ciara:smile:
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  • lailavendar
    lailavendar Posts: 21
    That is such an amazing idea. It's about time to see the teenagers of this website come together to support each other. I didn't think there were very many of us out there, so it's good that we're trying to stick together. I'm definitely in!
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    I'm in! Because we have a slightly different lifestyles than the other adults on here, we should share our own stories and advice!
  • nikinicole
    nikinicole Posts: 19
    Well thanks for your support! I thought it was a good idea too! so I was thinking we'd post any questions on here for our group to answer. and we could do a weigh in every week or something. We could post the start weight, current weight, and goal weight. Any other ideas?
  • Becky_Boop
    Becky_Boop Posts: 96
    Im in =)
    I didnt know there were many teens on here nearly everyone on here seems 25+
  • nikinicole
    nikinicole Posts: 19
    glad you joined becky_boop!
    the first thing i think everyone should post is current weight and the weight you would like to be at in 2 weeks. You can also share your stories.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    (Not a teen...obviously lol) My 14 year old uses the site- I'll mention the group to her. I think it's a great idea.
  • MeganAimee
    MeganAimee Posts: 16 Member
    I'm in.

    Start weight: 160 (150 when I joined MFP)
    Current weight: 143 (it's been going up and down between 136 and 146 for the past couple of months)

    I want to get back on track. My goal is to get down to 120 by summer.
  • nikinicole
    nikinicole Posts: 19
    Thanks for joining MeganAimee!

    Start weight/ current weight~ 180 :sad:

    goal weight~ 120 :heart:

    ok guys start posting your weights because our weigh in is January 5th

    lets see who can lose the most!! :tongue:
  • raleigh
    raleigh Posts: 87 Member
    I'm in too! Im 19 and right now about 127- i want to be around 118

    How do we keep up with the thread- do you have to do anything besides look for it in the histories?
  • nikinicole
    nikinicole Posts: 19
    im not sure about finding it because im new too. I just go to "My Topics" under the community tab and it brings it up =D try that.
  • nikinicole
    nikinicole Posts: 19
    Okay so today was a good day for me. I could improve on a few of my food choices but i exercised a lot today so I'm marking it off as a good day! =D I'd like to know how you guys are doing. I know the holidays are getting pretty hard for me. Stupid eggnog ruined my day =/ 2 days til Christmas! please post an update on how you guys are doing.
  • raleigh
    raleigh Posts: 87 Member
    i was doing pretty well but just now i ate everything i could fit in my face. i was telling myself not to as i was picking out the chocolate. why did i keep eating??
  • Becky_Boop
    Becky_Boop Posts: 96
    Start weight :168
    Current weight: 160
    Goal: 150 (for now)
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    For clarification: my profile currently says that i'm 19. i was actually 17 when i joined the site so i had to put that i was 18 to make an account. but today is my 18th birthday, in which the site also moved me up a year.

    i was 125 about 2 years ago.
    Current weight: 115.5
    Dream weight: 110 :heart:

    Because i'm in the healthy BMI range, it is very difficult for me to lose these 6 or so more pounds. But i know that i will be happy at the weight of 110. What i really want to lose is some inches off my waist and bust. i know that it will take more time for me than most, but i'm determined to get to a size that i'm happy with and then maintain, especially through college.
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    also- to find a thread where you have already replied- it shows up at the bottom of your profile if you to to "profile" under the options of your home page. the button is at the top right. once you get to your profile, you will see the thread that you have replied in at the bottom.
  • muimuimui
    muimuimui Posts: 113
    Merry Christmas everyone!

    18, university freshman. I reached my goal back in August, but it's great that someone has started a thread like this. Threads like these have popped up before, albeit started fairly poorly, by younger members who don't seem to present the concept very well. I hope the same does not happen with this thread.

    My problem at the moment isn't losing weight, it's actually maintaining. With the fairly mediocre food being served on campus, and my penchant for really. really good food (Oh dear I've turned into a food snob.. but good food is so... good! D: ), I've unintentionally lost another three pounds during my first term. While I wouldn't have minded if I was exercising as well, half way through the first term I became very ill, and after that, never quite jumped back to my regular exercise routine. The three lost pounds also puts me in the underweight category..

    To other teens, while heading towards your goal weight, please be careful. We all too often do it for the wrong reasons while convincing ourselves we're doing it for the right ones. Furthermore, psychological issues seem to pop up like bad weeds when it comes to this age category and weight loss.
    So please try to remember it's not about the number on the scale, but about loving yourself (cue the cliches, yeaa.)

    Personally, when I finally hit my goal weight, after the initial happiness of reaching the goal, I felt that I hadn't reached it in the healthiest manner.
    Yes I did combine decent exercise with the right amount of calories, but psychologically I pushed myself ridiculously hard, felt terrible if I missed even a day of exercise, even turned down going out if it involved eating more than allotted on a given day.

    As a teen support thread, I thought I'd put in my two cents on the matter.
    Good luck to everyone! And enjoy the Holidays! Enjoy them D< !
  • kym_lewis08
    kym_lewis08 Posts: 393
    I want in!!

    A little about me..

    19 year old nursing student

    I've always been on the thicker side..and had no problem with it until i started battling the buldge (lol).

    CW:250
    GW:190

    ^- Yea, I know..gotta ways to go..any suggestions for food and excercise would be greatly appreciated!!
  • raleigh
    raleigh Posts: 87 Member
    okay! how is everyone doing from the holidays?
    there are a lot of groups out there who make it so they're accountable to eachother like with weigh ins and such. anyone interested?

    even if not, lets hear some updates!

    i have been running a lot more, and i did the treadmill yesterday (with the help of nike training on the ipod) for an hour! it said a little over 5 miles and I felt really great afterwards. but then i eat so much after its barely working!
  • kym_lewis08
    kym_lewis08 Posts: 393
    wtg with the running raleigh!!!

    & i'm on board for the weekly/bi-weekly weigh ins! :drinker:

    quite frankly, i bombed the holidays. but i'm back and with more determination than ever. i'm thinking about starting the couch to 5k soon. i've been out of practice with the excercise thing though so i might need to start a little slower :ohwell:

    i was hoping someone could give me some suggestions with the excercises i would need to do for my trouble areas..i need to lose fat from my stomach and im looking to tone my thighs and arms..



    p.s. the parentals have a butter nut cake tempting me so hard in our kitchen :sick:
  • nikinicole
    nikinicole Posts: 19
    ok guys im back! sorry i havent been on in a while but i see yu guys have still been posting which is AWESOME! im having trouble pulling through the holidays. I lost 3 pounds but i gained it all back during christmas and everything so ya.... advise? i could really use it! well, hope you guys are doin better!
  • Becky_Boop
    Becky_Boop Posts: 96
    Im in for weekly weigh-ins!
    I think I may have gained a fair bit over the holidays, my local gym has been closed and so with the lack of excersise I didnt feel the need to watch my eating either, I'll find out tomorrow though when I do my first weigh in of 2010
  • kym_lewis08
    kym_lewis08 Posts: 393
    So...I also did my first weigh in of the new year..and I'm down one pound..:happy:

    Yea yea..water weight..but it makes me feel good jus the same!!
  • Becky_Boop
    Becky_Boop Posts: 96
    I gained 3lbs over christmas - I thought it would be far more so I'm not too upset. I'm going to have to put in more effort now it's new year =)
  • raleigh
    raleigh Posts: 87 Member
    good job kym!
  • lailavendar
    lailavendar Posts: 21
    Didn't really log food and exercise during the holidays much. But since school is starting back up again after Winter Break, I will have more of a schedule.

    It's 2010! A new year, a new me. Let's get that New Year's resolution juice flowing in our brains. We should be thinking of the healthier and more in shape versions of ourselves. We may have lagged during the holidays, but let's get back on track. Here are my stats:

    CW = 116 (though it tends to fluctuate between 112 and 120)
    GW = 110

    Also I have a question for you all. This coming semester I am going to sign up for a quarter long P.E. class at 7:00 in the morning (yeah! not) called Weight Training. I don't know what it is going to involve exactly, but I was wondering how I should change my current workout schedule. How should I take into account that I'll be lifting weights or whatever 5 days per week (I'm in high school)? I usually go to the gym 3 times per week and partake in the group exercise classes (step classes mostly). What should I do now?
  • Becky_Boop
    Becky_Boop Posts: 96
    My home >> Settings>> Update your diet profile.
    Atleast I think that is what you are looking for =)
  • kym_lewis08
    kym_lewis08 Posts: 393
    good job kym!

    thanks!!

    How was everyone's New Year??

    I wanna hear some resolutions!!
  • nikinicole
    nikinicole Posts: 19
    ugg! this is getting really frustrating! i gained like 2 lbs over the holidays and i'm just kind of drifting away from the program. I can't stick to it and i never feel like exercising. suggestions?
  • Becky_Boop
    Becky_Boop Posts: 96
    New year was quite good, I treated myself to a take-away (probably explains the 3lb gain) how was yours?
    My new years resolution this year, other than losing weight, is to get into university! I should be going this september and I cant wait. anyone else got a resolution?

    My only tip for motivation is to remind yourself why you are doing this. Once you think of a few reasons it may spur some of the origional motivation you had? or not, worth a try.x
  • kym_lewis08
    kym_lewis08 Posts: 393
    Kinda bummed out ladies...My girlfriend left for basic training (army) yesterday.

    I almost had a total chocolate relapse.

    Keep me in your thoughts.
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