get down to a size 8

I’m 16 goin on 17 in Jan, my top is a size 10 & my bottom 12. I’ve never really cared about my appearence before because I never really thouht I needed to impress anyone or feel good about myself. Growing up, I was a tom boy. Sure I still wm in to games & comics however I’m becoming more of a woman, wchi has really made me care about my appearance. Lookin at my size 8 friends (UK) & their glamourous appearence really has made me envy them. There for I really want to sort myself for the new year/my birthday. I’m gonna work on my complexion, hair & my figure so I can feel good & have a fresh start. I’m gonna look up some tips (obviously not going to do some crazy fad diet) & get started tomorrow :)!

i am 17 years old and i was a reasonable size when i was younger until i put it all back on by eating rubish pluss all my mates are a size 8 and i wanna get to a size 8 or a 10 before my 18 which is in may so its not long to go has anyone got any tips for me xxxxx

I am currently a size 12..my goal is to get down to a size 8..
My plan is portion control and exercise. I have started running again and plan to run 4/5 mornings a week. Also I am going to go to the gym 4/5 times a week too and fit in walks around the place too.
I want to be toned and fit into my size 8 jeans and skirts..
I want this by the end of the year so I can start 2010 looking fab :D

Hi im reanna im a size 18 im 13 and I want to become a size 8 at least.Im 5’8

Hi All, My name is Kelly and i am doing a Cert III in Fitness. I have been a size 16 and i have also been a size 8, i am 19 years of age and have been in a few modelling comps. I spend most of my time reading up on fitness and have been a member of a gym since i was 16, although it doesn’t matter how much you exercise unless you are putting the right things into your mouth. Ok, well you have all learnt about low carb diets and such, probably not the best option as it deprives the body of valuable nutrients (as you have probably heard a thousand times). Your best option is to eat 5-6 meals a day with correct portions this increases your metabolism and makes u burn fat whilst sitting still (yes whilst sitting still). You are probably now thinking how am i supposed to afford this, well it’s all about portions, instead of having 3 big meals a day, cut each of those meals in half and eat them at 3 hour intervals. To give you an idea on portions for your age i have attached a link which will give you the idea of things: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Healthy_eating_for_children_and_adults
Now, the next time you go to the supermarket try skipping the unnecessary aisles, i would highly recommend taking a look at Tiffiny Halls book as well: How to get the perfect body. It explains how food either clogs or cleanses the system, i look at food and see either clean or dirty and for those people needing the caffeine hit i suggest switching to mint green tea not only better for you but leaves u with fresh breath and stainless teeth. Also i try and look at things as a pay off for a trade off, For example if you eat that chocolate bar what do u get from it? an increase in serotin which leaves u happy for 5 minutes, if u trade that off for an apple you will also get a insulin kick which will leave a lasting feel good sensation for longer minus the un needed calories. Girls it’s also important to remember your body does not register being full for 20 minutes after eating. Hope this helps :) p.s chuck some exercise in there for fun once you get the diet under control… your local gym should be able to start you off with a free plan to begin with p.s no i’ll start tomorrow excuses… that just hinders everything…

I Am 12 years old and VERY unhappy with my weight. My 15 year old friend is a size 8 in top and bottom (uk) and i am a size 12 top and bottom (uk). I am going on holidays in four weeks and i REALLY want to get down to a size eight. I would REALLY love to wear a bikini but im to big. My theighs are really big and i HATE my body. My hps are large and i look terrible. If anyone knows some diet plans and exersize routines i could do that would be great ! i hope i succeed in doing this. Btw my friend is coming on holidays with me nd she is a size 12 in tops but a size 10 in bottom so i want to have a nice body shape so pleaaaaasseeee help me ..

Thanks Verry Much … Anna xx

im a size 12 top and bottom and i hate my body. i need to tone up and lose weight.ive always wanted to be a size 8 since being a 12.i used to be a 10 and then i stopped eating during the day and then pigged out at night and by doing this i put on loads of weight. GUTTED!! I need to start eating more healthy stuff and less rubbish if anybody has any tips for me please let me know as i find it really hard not to eat crap
Fank Yu x

i’m currently a size 12 jeans and size 10 tops. for one thing i hate that. if i buy a dress it has to be a size 12 but then its too big 4 my top. i also hate my size because i’m tall too. all my m8ts that r a simmilar height are realli skinni. so iwanna get down 2 either an all round 10 or 8. no idea how i’m gonna do this. do you have any tips. i wanna do it in a healthy way too because i’m joining he RAF next year and i cant risk my health
loadsa love.

i wanna lose a bit more weight & get down to a size 8 [uk] before my 16th. :]

it has taken me nearly 7 months but i have done it. no exercise other than chasing my 4 year old around as usual. i cut out all soda, including my beloved diet pepsi, no more half/half in my morning coffee, and eating how i should rather than how i want to. i belive the key is making a life long change, not an impulsive change. portion control is also key. since i did not want to exercise, i had to reduce what i ate so that in a regular day i burn more calories than i eat. no artificial sweeteners or refined sugars, also whole grains and lean proteins.
oh and i do not weigh myself. do not even own a scale. i go by clothing size. US 16/18 to US 8….......don’t know what my weight is at all! liberating!!
another wonderful key item available in the US is the Kashi line of foods and snacks. they are high protein and high fiber with no refined sugars.
if you can make the commitment, it can happen with little to no exercise!