Some recent questions by teenagers about how to lose weight and stay motivated:

How can i motivate myself enough to stick to it for a couple of weeks? Once i see some results, i’ll be fine, but until then? (see post…)

I need to lose weight and become fitter because i would be on the low end of normal for fitness. i play sports but im definitely not fit enough… (see post…)

If you think you have the answer for them go give them your best advice.

I found a lighthearted post over at Beliefnet:

[She] is very interested in re-defining ‘diet’ as a regime that moves us away from feelings of deprivation, defeat and depression (our past association to the word diet); and rather a regime that moves us toward happiness!

She is therefore suggesting a daily diet consisting of: happiness, creativity, self-love, and positive energy and that we feed our minds, spirit, and sense of play. That’s right!

If you feel the need to lighten up – in mind as well as body, go read the rest of her post.