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 loose 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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Hi, Princess! My 15yo daughter wants to buddy with you. She said she will sign up tomorrow and get on here with you. She, too, is homeschooled.

I just wanted to tell you congrats for starting the road to healthiness early in life. I was overweight at 14 too but didn't do anything about it then. Here I am at 25 trying to get rid of the weight. I now wished I would have taken care of it back then, when there was less of it. I know I would have enjoyed my teens more if I were healthy. So anyway, good for you! Keep up the good work. Keep coming to this site, it helps!

Good luck! You sound much more mature than 14.5 years old Many of the things you talk about (like including God in weight loss) are things that I've learned only recently. It'll be hard, and there will be days that you don't want to stick to your plan, but know that we're always here to vent to and to share in frustrations and successes!

Hi my name is Maria..im 20 years old..and i too have a goal to lose atleast 10 pounds by the end of this month..so if u want we can support eachother.

Hooray!
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Hooray for making a good decision to lose weight! Hooray for your christianity! And Hooray for the Carolinas!

Good luck chickie. We are all here for you!

Thanks! Glad to know that there's someone who can relate!

hello, i am kaiti.
i am fifteen maybe we can talk sometime.
good luck on your diet!

(its molly) I forgot to write I am a christian and homeschooled!