Hey, I'm Ellen! I'm 14 and ½, and about to graduate 8th grade.
I've been a nutrition/exercise fanatic since I was about 11. But all I was doing was
learning about it not
doing it. And as a sat at the computer all day (I'm homeschooled and do my schoolwork online) snacking as I went along my weight climbed up to 280 pounds

. (I'm 5'5"!)
Last spring/summer when I went to the beach I wore a sweatshirt/sarong over my swimsuit and missed a lot of opportunities to go swimming with friends 'cause I was so darn embarrassed about my weight and how I looked in a swimsuit.
I realized then that I needed to do something about my weight. Still it didn't fully kick in untill a few weeks ago.
Now I am completely determined to loose 80 pounds by Christmas. And to be at a healthy weight (170) by my Sweet 16! (I already have my party planned, and will definitly share w/ my buddy!

)
Also I have an old friend that moved away that I'd like to get back in touch with, but I was not always like this and I’m kinda embarrassed for her to see me like this!
I really need a buddy that's about my age!!! My grandma is exercising w/ me 3 times a week (We're walking about a mile in my neighborhood

) and bought me an exercise tape to do the rest of the time, but, she can’t really relate to why I want to lose weight. If I told her that it’s because I don’t have the highest self esteem, I don’t know what she’d do! (Probably give me a huge speech/lecture or something!!)
Oh, and just to let you know- I am a Christian and I’m not gonna’ leave Jesus out of this area of my life, so...... If that bothers you, please don’t get my hopes up by responding. I don’t care if you’re not a Christian; it’s not my place to judge you. But, if you’re going to try to make me back out of my beliefs, or make it a constant religious debate, sorry I’ve had enough relationships like that!
I am online often and can instant message with Yahoo and AIM.
Anyway, send me a private message if you’re interested!!!
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