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writes: well, I'm 16 and weigh about 8 stone. i fit into size 8 or 10 clothes usually.i never thought i was particularly fat, although everyone has hang-ups and I'm no exception. however, today, me and few female friends were talking and i discovered how a few of them can fit into size 4 clothes! that's an american size 0!ive decided to lose weight, and whether people like it or not, it has to be done. the areas i most need to lose weight in is my thighs, arms and abdomen/stomach.could anyone help me feel more comfortable with myself, and give me tips on how to diet or good exercises i could do? thank you!
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 February 2010): Hey there - well I'm just going to say that I'm the most gorgeous girl in school and I'm almost 10 stone. :) Everyone LOVES me - so don't try going to a size 4, ew. No curves, and butt looks awwwwwfull. Size up I always say - never down unless you are severely overweight.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 May 2008): you are accualy under weight sooo you dont need to diet just because on friend is ultra skinner than you doent mean your fat. girls come in all shapes and sizes you should be proud of your body and when you are people can realy notice aspl men!!!
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reader, FabJai  +, writes (30 April 2008):
 Oh sweetie, I understand how you feel. The first step you need to take is realize that no matter what weight you are, you are a beautiful girl. An American size 0 is very small and in most cases(except for very short girls) those girls are underweight and do need to gain weight. I do not know your height so it is hard to say what size you need to shoot for.
I looked up a conversion chart and it says that a size 8 to 10 is a 4 to 6 in American clothing which is far from overweight in almost any realistic height for a girl your age.
Understand that because you may have friends that are smaller that does not make you bigger in the general populace. If I hung out with a group of anorexics I would be huge by comparison but that does not mean that I am actually overweight.
Try to keep your weight in perspective and if you continue to feel you look bad I suggest talking to your medical doctor about what weight you should be and possibly take a trip to a psychologist about any self-esteem issues you may face.
Stay strong and beautiful!
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reader, rebecca.megan  +, writes (30 April 2008):
 Why would you want to lose weight?
by the sound of things you just want to fit in with all of the rest of your' mates.
but why not be different.
nobody likes followers tbh.
no way do you need to lose weight.
i'm fourteen and weigh about the same as you&fit in to various different sizes of clothes.
ranging from 6-10's.
but i'm happy with that.
A size4 is sometimes unhealthy, you need bodyfat to keep you protected and staying strong, and when it comes to lads, curves are much more attractive.
don't push yourself too far like all of these skinny celebrities, they're all airheads who want attention from my point of view.
your' stil young but if you still want to go along and lose weight, do it for yourself, not for others.
x
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reader, brooke5426 +, writes (30 April 2008):
 Victoria pissing Beckham has a lot to answer for. Size 4 is not an accomplishment. In fact its disgusting. I can hand on heart say I'd rather be a size 24.
Size 8-10 is a good healthy weight and size to be so you should stick to it. And by the way your friends are probably lying when they say they can fit into a size 4. Shops in the UK have been discouraged from selling clothes that small and they are almost impossible to find so I seriously doubt your friends have even seen a size 4 outfit never mind bought one!
They're trying to be "cool" by jumping on the size 0 bandwagon and pretending to be like some of the more idiotic celebrities they are reading about.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 April 2008): hmm forgive my prudance i had no idea what 8 stone actually was so i tried to cover all of my bases in my post however it would seem that it isnt a lot so i would go easy with any exercise plan you want to try.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 April 2008): considering your female i wouldnt exactly overdue these exercises(except cardio) however pushups do wonders for toning the arms.however your stomache is another matter it is basically impossible to target one area you would have to work on total body fat loss because all the situps and crunches in the world wont do you any good if you have fat on your stomach..it could actually make your stomache appear bigger because you goin some muscle underneath your fat(that's where i made my mistake)a few tips is to never skip breakfast!if you do it could throw off your meals because you would be starving at lunch time..ALWAYS look at the calories that are in the foods you are eating the average person consumes 2,000 calories a day a person on a diet should consume at least 1,200 calories(for healthy weight loss that is)and no more then 1,500 calories in one day take a look at the fat content in the foods you eat as well..forget about soda's the average can holds about 170 calories try and drink water which has 0 calories and ice cold water actually helps your body burn more colories because it takes calories to heat up the water so it's the same temperature of your body.do plenty of cardio the most effective method iv found is probebly jump rope exercises try and start off with 20 jumps a minute for 20 minutes (increase the number of jumps and how long when you feel comfortable)this should also help tone your thighs..depending on how overweight you are(srry dont know what stones are lol)you might want to take it easy on the jump rope because it could put strain on your ankles..so good luck!!i have lost a considerable amount of weight using these tips try and get a exercise routine worked out..it will take hard work and dedication but anyone can pull it off with enough work..now some people have smaller body builds then others if you have a large build there is a chance that you will never be able to fit into ceartin clothes because your bone structure wasnt meant for it and thats nothing to be ashamed of either in fact being overweight really isnt anything to be ashamed of either but losing it can help your confidence skyrocket!again good luck and message me if you need any help.
-michael
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 April 2008): You can't let the words of other people dictate how you live your life. Who cares if they can fit into a size 4. Did you like the way you looked before you and your friends had this discussion? Is your decision to lose weight based on your unhappiness or the realization that out of all your friends you're maybe the only one who can't wear a size 4? People all have different strengths and weaknesses. We all need to be individuals or else this world would be one really boring place to live in. Be your wonderful self and love who you are and not what size clothes you wear. I'm sure you have a good, loving heart and a wonderful personality. You need to love yourself and forget about what other people think. Please don't take my harshly, they definitely weren't made out to be that way.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 April 2008): 8 stone is not overweight! And a size 8 to 10 is actually small compared to some people. I'm sure that there are plenty of girls who envy your body size. It's hard when your friends are smaller than you, but honestly you are perfect just the way you are. When you feel down about the way you look, focus on the bits of you that you DO like - obviously I can't see you but I bet that you are beautiful! Believe any compliments that people give you and even write them down if it helps you to remember that you are gorgeous! DO NOT compare yourself to others because you are your own person and beautiful and talented in your own right - looks aren't everything although I know that it seems that way.
I am not advising you to lose weight at all!! But if you want to tone up your muscles, which will make you feel better about yourself then try a gentle exercise like swimming. This will keep you lean and toned rather than bulked up like a man!! lol. Plus, doing exercise releases endorphins which makes you feel much better!
Trust me, you are a perfectly normal and gorgeous size. I bet there are tons of people out there who would do anything to look like you - so look at yourself in the mirror and see what everyone else sees! Crazy diets and exercise plans will not make you happy with the way you look, they will only make you more obsessed so stay away! Distract yourself with hobbies and activities to take your mind away from your hang ups. Ask your friends about their insecurities - you might be surprised to hear what they have to say! I have a friend who hates her nose but I've always thought it looked fab!
Remember, you are perfect just the way you are. Smile, because a happy person always looks better than the skeletal and moody person sitting in the corner! Smile, and the world smiles with you!
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 April 2008): Do yourself a favour. Google 'anorexia' and read all about what you might be getting yourself into. The article in The Independent I think you'll find enlightening.
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