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Results for 08-APR-02 to 15-APR-02
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Last week, Chelsea said:
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"I am 11 years old, 5'2, and 169 pounds. I know that I am unhealthy, and no matter what diet I go on, I always cheat without realizing it. I really need help, and the kids at school call me Shamoo. I have never known what it felt like to be thin."
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85 SmartGirls replied:
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Ask your parents to take you to a nutritionist. A nutritionist will help you
design a diet and healthier lifestyle that works for you. |
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Try to exercise more. Once you start taking better care of yourself physically,
you will want to start eating better to maintain the results. |
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Keep a food and exercise journal and record everything you eat and all of the
physical exercise you do daily. This way you will see how you are caring for yourself and be able to monitor
progress towards a healthier lifestyle. |
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Tell your schoolmates that calling you "Shamoo" hurts your feelings.
Also, tell a teacher and this way the teacher can reprimand the students for behaving inappropriately.
Everybody is built differently and no one should make fun of you! |
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The responses for this issue were so fabulous that SmartGirl decided to include
more of your responses than usual. Some SmartGirls said:
- Chelsea, first of all remember that you are great just the way you are! No one should ever be made fun of for the way they look. You should talk to your parents and tell them everything. They will know how to solve your problem. Try to excercise and eat right on your own, though. But, whatever you do, DO NOT try some new fad at school like throwing up after lunch or not eating. It will only make your problem worse!
- My sister had the exact same problem as you. She started dieting and dieting until she became anorexic. It's 4 years later, she's still anorexic, has no friends, has heart problems, and has osteoporosis in her hip. You don't have to listen to what other kids say, just be happy with yourself. If that can't happen, I suggest you get counseling or contact a GOOD dietitian Remember, only you can control how you feel about yourself.
- Chelsea, you are fine just the way you are. The kids who call you "Shamoo" would just find something else to pick on you for if you weren't overweight, and you don't deserve that. Come up with come-backs. Don't let those kids bug you. They are uncomfortable with themselves and need to take their lack of self-respect out on someone else so that they feel good. You have to love your body. That is the body you were born with and that's what you have to work with. Losing weight will help you take care of your body and make you feel healthier. Talk to your parents about what to do. They can help you lose weight. DON'T try a diet that you heard about at school. That will make everything worse. Remember, if you don't love your body, you can never change it. It's a waste of time to hate your body.
- Listen Chelsea, I know you've probably heard this a million times, but I'm sure you are beautiful
inside. Say to them "you're not exactly perfect yourself!" Why don't you find a friend who can support
you or talk on the net to other people in the same situation. The rest will fall into place.
- When you catch yourself going for food, drink 1 glass of cold water instead and then ask yourself if you're still hungry. Go only for fruits and vegetables when snacking. Also start walking with headphones.
Thanks to all of you that gave your advice! Please give your advice for this week's issue.
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