karabear
New member
Hi! I'm really excited to join this forum because I have only ten more pounds to go. I'm only sixteen, but my weight is a constant struggle because of a predisposistion for being overweight. I have never felt confidant with myself and will do ANYTHING to get out of being in a bathing suit, even at my current weight. Around 6th grade I started to be heavier and by the end of my freshman year of high school I was 141 pounds (which is definately not good at my small 5'0 height!) I gave up soda in February of '05 and lost a couple pounds, but that wasn't enough. I started the South Beach Diet with my Dad in July and got down to 130 pounds by Sophomore orientation. I would alternate between going on the strict two week phase of South Beach and eating normal, but healthier than before. I ended up at 116 pounds by Christmas and by switching to a healthier low calorie plan I now alternate between 109 lbs. and 114 lbs. I have just joined a gym and workout between one or two hours six days a week. I am ready to shed those last few pounds and hit the beach!
