weightloss battle

I was always very little and petite till I was about 14 I had alot of mental health issues and was put on several medications they all made me put on weight either directly or because they made me hungry etc.. when I was 11 was the first time they realised I had disorders the psych doctor choose not to put me on meds at the time because I believed I was fat because my dad constantly told me so.. its not something that should be laughed about or taken lightly because it really can do alot of damage I know it did to me..

Hi, I understand what you are saying and I agree! I think that the media is to blame for trying to subliminally influence the younger generation into being something that they are not. They say that "thin is in" but I think that being yourself is much more important. The media tends to portray "normal" as "thin" and sometimes being ourselves is not good enough if we are overweight. I think it is disgusting to think that way. I think all people are beautiful and we shouldn't let other people tell us what is right. After all, it's just people who are making these so called rules; telling us that being normal means looking a certain way. Change the rules if they don't work for you. Do not change yourself. You are all you have in the end. Curves are in , haven't you heard?

I think I am my own worse enemy when it comes to losing weight as I am constantly critiquing myself about extra fat here and there. I have one son and still unable to lose the pouch in the front. I know I need to lose 40 pounds and have lost 12 already so slowly but surely in my time I will. I don't need people to keep telling me so - I really hate that!!! Your children getting teased by your family is just not on. I would not tolerate that and have my family take a good hard look at themselves before they start criticising my children. No wonder lots of girls go to the extreme because of these comments made on a daily basis, and especially from friends and family. Even their self esteem is brought down and I wouldn't want my children feeling low because of having a little bit of weight in places. I feel for you and hope that your family can see you have beautiful children regardless of what they look like on the outside to them.

I understand how your girls feel.I don't think their father should yell at them about their weight.But the father's side of the family is always the worst.lol.I'm talking through experience.I've been having weight problems since young.I've been overweight forever and I do think I need to lose a couple of pounds but my dad never says a thing but my grandma talks constantly about it.But now that I'm older,I don't really care what they think.They say less of me now.Hope your girls are not traumatized by what people say.I love latinas!Just like Jlo!

Hi, I have read all the discussions you people are doing but i have a good example in my home my sister.She was to fatty that she was not getting clothes for her size at that time.But what she has done to make her a good looking girl with a good figure she drink lots of water in a day.And in a month she chooses few days according to her suitability she only eat fruits and salad.she done this for 6 months and now she is looking so pretty that no one remembers her earlier image of enormous looking girl. so try this you will se the result but yes you should have little patience for it avoid junk food .

I am 6 feet tall and weigh 83 Kilos and I am 19 yearz old. These days I am struggling to lose about 6-7 kilos , flatten my stomach and strengthen my leg muscles. But I think my exercise is not enough for this . I walk briskly for about and hour daily..

There is nothing wrong with latin bodies and latin curves. People should accept and love their bodies the way they are and then decide if they want to change something. I think instead of concentrating on loosing weight the focus should be on not gaining any more weight. Did you know that two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese.? Medical people are saying for the first time now children may die before their parents due to health complications such diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and more, since such a large number of young people are over weight. Your girls should have a medical checkup listen to the doctor and find out what their range of weight should be. Then concentrate on healthy living, throw out the sodas, chips and processed food. At the same time tell you husband to lay off, yelling at the girls is very bad. Try as a family to adopt a healthy lifestyle and introduce some family fun such as swimming, walking or another activity that all of you enjoy. Encourage your girls to join extra curricular activities at school. Lol soon everybody will admire their welltoned curvy latin bodies. Good luck to all of you. From my own experience I know it is an everlasting struggle just to keep the same weight. I am happy to say I have managed for two years now.

Weightloss is a huge pain in the butt. I am 37 years old with 5 kids and I am just now trying to lose weight. I never really bothered before because I was still having babies, but now I am done having them and I feel like I am expected to lose the weight. I need to lose at least 40 pounds but it is sooooo hard for me. I too am half latina so I can blame that for some of the weight but not all of it lol. I don't even want to think about how to lose the weight. It sucks being a woman sometimes!

Rather concentrating on weight loss, people should control themselves from gaining weight. Usually 60% of illness are due to over weight, which leads to blood pressure, blood sugar, obesity, fatigueness etc., But I agree with you that now a days weight lose has become a trade mark and a symbol of fashion.

Oh yeah, this irks me too! Our society caters to the stick-thin body. Have you gone into Hollister or American Eagle and looked at teen clothing? If one picks up a LARGE shirt in these stores, it honestly looks like it MIGHT fit my 12 pound dog!!! Absolutely stright cut and no give. Look at the supermodels...you can see their clavicles, ribs and sternum on their chests! It really sickens me. Now, I do no that we have a problem with childhood obesity in our nation at present, but that is a different matter. I'm concerned about the kids that are 'normal' but feel they need to lose weight to look like a supermodel or fit into the 'fashionable' clothing. Our local elementary school did a poll of 6th graders....80% of the girls stated that they were either on a diet or had dieted. And of course, 80% are not overweight..perhaps 20% of them would need to be watching their diet...but not 80%!!! Really scary.

hi, to be frank weight is a problem and every one specially the teenagers are facing a problem on this matter, not only the teenagers but the middleaged people are too having this problem ,but they do not expose this problem, and it has not got that publicicity too.being slim is very attractive ,this is what the youngsters do belive , i too have the opinion that is the main reason why every one are to this process of putting down weight.many do not think on the other positive side of this one ,as you can say the health problems that is a majior factor, being plum or fatty can creat many problems ,when u think on this too we are forced to promote weight loss and do encourage that .