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I know this is a question thats probably commonly asked but i need to kno. I recently switched into a school with tons of gorgeous pretty girls. I know i`m not the BEST looking and i`m no where as skinny as those other girls but a few people have been calling me fat. I`m 4 11, weigh 120lbs and i`m 13. = / i already know i need to louse a few pounds but am i really over weight. be honest. and what are things i can do to louse weight? lots of details would be helpful. Thank you!!

If you know that you need to lose a few pounds then you need to. Start eating healthy, watching what you eat, and exercise daily. Start running and doing cardio exercises like taebo, kick boxing, etc. You didn't specifically tell us where you wanted to lose weight but just do some abdomical exercises such as crunches and sit ups if you need to tone your abdominals. Well, you aren't over weight but you just have some extra weight on your body. I'm 14 years old and I weigh 108 pounds but I'm 5'4" 1/4 and I'm underweight so I don't know what to tell you about that.
-Karen

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I have Microsoft Works Word Processor, and I was wondering how to double space my writing? Thanks so much.

To double space your writing, go to format, then to paragraph. Then click on line spacing and change it to "double space" Hope I helped :)
-Karen

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ok im 13 and i wanna no should i care what people think? theres a guy i really like and he asked me out but he's like a 7! i need answers!

No, you shouldn't care what people think. Just because this guy is a 7, it doesn't mean that you can't go out with him. If you like him and if he likes you, then go out with him.
-Karen

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Whenever I am done with school, I go to track. After track practice, I go home and get home by around 5:00. I eat dinner, then watch some shows and go on the computer (like now, but it's only to get advice!). I end up starting my homework at 9:00 PM, setting my alarm for 5:00 to finish it, sleep through my alarm, and wake up at 6:00 with no time to do my homework. I always finish it on the bus and get off the hook, but I really want to stop and do my homework right away! How can I do my homework with plenty time to spare?

You need to convince yourself that doing homework and studying is more important than watching TV and going on the computer. When you are done eating dinner, go into your room and start doing your homework. Tell your parents that they need to tell you to do your homework or if they catch you going on the computer or watching TV that they should tell you to shut it off. Things will be hard at first but you need to tell yourself that homework is important, unlike watching TV or going on the computer. Once you do your homework, you will have time to do the things that you want to do.
-Karen

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ive been with my boyfriend for 8 months, and we still havnt had sex, he had never given me a reason for it.. until my frustration forced me to have a chat with him about it and he said 'to be honest its because... the 'soldier' doesnt always stand on command' im 15 and he is only 18 is this normal?? can anything be done about it!?

I think the reason why you two haven't has sex is because your boyfriend knows that he can get into trouble if anyone found out that you two had an intimate relationship. There really isn't anything that can be done, only that you should talk to him and get things straight. Besides, you are young and you have a your whole life to think about having sex.
-Karen

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im 14 with a 2 year old 1/2 sister. i love her to death but sometimes i get fed up. i only see her every other weekend but if im trying to do my homework shes always trying to play with me. I feel bad to leave her, and i always feel im obligated to stay. my dad and stepmom dont really help no matter how much i stress i need to do my home work

Talk to your dad and stepmom and tell them that you will spend some time with your sister, after you are done with your homework. You are lucky that you see your sister every other weekend because my sister is just like yours, except she is 5 years old and is even worse.
-Karen

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Hi, does anyone know some websites for some cute qwotes. I am trying to find some Hollister qwotes from my profile but I don't know where to look for some. Please help. Thanks

You can either go to http://www.hellz-angelz.cjb.net or http://www.quotemania.2ya.com and you can find cute quotes there. I have never heard of Hollister quotes so I can't help you out there.
-Karen

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I think I've finally decided to tell the guy that I like, how I feel about him. The only problem is, I'm not sure what to say. We're old friends and he's shy and I don't want it to be anymore akward than it has to be. I need some ideas on what to say and some encouragement.

It's great that you have decided that you want to tell this guy how you feel about him because if you don't, you may miss a chance of being with him. When you get the chance of talking to him, casually start up a conversation with him and just tell him how you feel about him. Being confident in yourself and things will go smoothly.
-Karen

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I can do sprints, I'm fast at that, but I dread the mile because it's hard for me. does anyone know how to get in shape for long distance running?

Start practicing running more often or doing normal leg exercises to get muscle in your legs. When you are running the mile, start off slow and when you are about to get to the end, sprint. Mostly everyone starts off fast and then they start to slow down during the middle of the mile.
-Karen

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ok...im 13/f 7th grade... this might sound crazy... but i no i am in love!! i have a boyfriend and i am completely in love with him!! ive never felt this way about any of my other boyfriends and i know he feels the same about me... he makes me smile just thinking about him... i melt when i see him! theres only one thing... this is wierd... but since we're young and all... is there any chance this could last forever

Yes, there is a chance that you two could last forever but then again, there isn't. If you two are both loyal and love each other, then things could last together. Since you two are young, things could change when you get older, especially going into high school. I do know some couples are started dating around your age and now they are juniors and seniors and they were just like you and your boyfriend; they loved each other. So yes, there is a chance that this could last forever.
-Karen

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Im afraid of getting braces cause my friend got them and they hurt for 3 days (I get really scared pretty easily). Im gettin them soon. Do they hurt wen u get them on? What happens if you lose a tooth while they're in? What happens if a tooth growns in while you hav them in? Please help......im scared.

Getting braces put on doesn't hurt at all, it only hurts for the first few appointments, since your orthodontist has to tighten the wires and your teeth move and your nerves are sensitive. When you lose a tooth while having your braces on, you need to wait until your new tooth grows back in and your orthodontist will then put a new bracket on. There is nothing to be scared of, just think of how your teeth will look like after you get your braces taken off. When I had my braces put on about 3 years ago (now I don't have any braces or a retainer), it didn't hurt for me when I got them put on. It's different for everyone and you probably won't experience pain until your teeth start to move. Hope I helped :)
-Karen

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i have THE WORST acne on my back and no matter how much i wash it it WONT go away. i want to have in gone by soon bc its getting warmer and i want to wear tops w/o a back. PLEASE give me some suggestions

I used to have a little bit of back acne myself and the way I got mine to go away was that a used an acne body spray by Nature's Cure for Women and it gets rid of your back acne. Try using Oxy pads on your back and it will help too. Nature's Cure for Women also has pills that you can take and it gets rid of your acne from the inside out.
-Karen

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hey i really like this guy, and i think he might like me, cuz he ALWAYS flirts with me, but im not sure (i am shy) how should i find out

You can go up to this guy and ask him yourself or have a friend ask him, since you are shy. If he always flirts with you, then he probably likes you so start flirting back.
-Karen

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im a cheerleader and break out alot on my back and on my chest. i am finally done with cheerleading season, so yesterday i put a clearasil acne controll cream on my back and my chest. this morning i got out of the shower, and i was real itchy so i looked in the mirror, and i was forming a rash on my chest, and my back was real red. this had never happend to me before when i had put the acne treatment on it...can someone give me some advice, and what products work best to clear back-acne...THANKS

Don't use that Clearasil acne treatment cream anymore, since you have an allergic reaction to it. I suggest that you use any products by Neutrogena or Clean n' Clear. I used to have a little bit of back acne also and to get rid of that, you can buy an acne body spray by Natural's Cure for Women and it helps get rid of your body acne, specifically your back acne. If you are stressed a lot, than that may be the cause of your breakouts, since stress causes this. Hope I helped :)
-Karen

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wut does lylas mean and how do u make those hearts?

"Lylas" stands for "Love you like a sister" and to do those hearts, you have to type: & hearts ; (but remove both of the spaces).
-Karen

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I have growing marks or stretch marks on my upper theighs. I've tried excersising that area but I dont know a whole lot of upper theigh/butt excersises. Does anyone know of any that work?

Also, if anyone knows of anything that can either get rid of competely or at least hide the stretch marks I have now. I've heard to use a self tanner but that only made my skin dark and the marks lighter.

Someone help? I promise to rate high.

Signed,
Stretch.

For exercises that will help tone your upper thighs and butt are squats, lunges, running in place, and just plain old running or jogging on a treadmill. Click on this link to see more exercises: http://www.toneteen.com/fitness/legs.htm.


To get rid of these growing/stretch marks, you can use Vitamin E cream. I was going to mention that you could use cocoa butter, but that doesn't work for you. If Vitamin E cream doesn't work, the only way to get rid of these marks are by waiting until they fade when you get older.


Hope I helped :)
-Karen

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Okay.. I'm 14 and a female.. I've had my period since like 6 or 7th grade now I am in 9th.. It's been pretty regular for the most part! Well like the week before new years I got my period.. then I went to my friends house on new years and my ex bf was there. He still liked me and he was acting pretty fricken horny.. well hey it was new years so I got really drunk.. I only remember parts of what happened! Anyways I felt kinda weird the next day.. I thought it was just like the hangover or something because I mean I didn't know.. I don't get drunk a lot!! Well anyways.. it's now February..almost March and I haven't got my period at all!! I don't know what happened between me and my ex.. I have a bad feeling he took advantage of me when I was drunk and took my virginity! The thing is if I am pregnant by any chance... it wouldn't be rape.. at that time.. I might have wanted it! Does anyone know what I can do.. I am going to take a pregnancy test and all I just don't know if I should be looking for signs.. I have gained weight since then too.. not a lot but like 5 pounds! I am really small too I went from 89 to 94 in the past month and a half! Should I be having any discharge or what?? Someone help please!

There may be a chance that you are pregnant and that your ex-boyfriend probably took advantage of you. Before you find out that you are pregnant, some signs that tell you that you are pregnant are having morning sickness, eating more often, gaining weight, missing your period, and so on. Since you haven't had your period yet and that you are gaining weight, little by little, there is a chance that you are. It's not your fault at all if you are, since you were drunk and that you didn't know what happened. If you have these signs, then you probably are pregnant and that you should take a pregnancy test, like you said. Hope I helped :)
-Karen

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My friend just found out that they guy she was dating was two timeing her! She can't get it out of her head and I don't know what to do. I tried everything but nothing seems to be working. Advice, ANY advice, would be very helpful!

You need to talk to your friend and tell her that getting over this guy will be hard but she will eventually. Tell her that she doesn't deserve a boyfriend who two times her and that there are so many other great guys out there who wouldn't do this to her. Your friend needs to forget about this guy and move on. Try to be there for her and try to take her mind off of this guy by spending a lot of time with her by going to the mall and shop, have her stay at your house for the night, and so on. Hope I helped :)
-Karen

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okay..I know that this is bad and stuff but I just really need advice--quick! On sunday night i drank about a quarter of a bottle of beer, a few sips of sangria and like a cup of vodka..I am going to the doctor for a check-up on thursday and i'll be getting blood taken, will any of the alcohol be in my body still, and if so will it be shown when my blood is taken? (i'm 5'0'' and 100 lbs)

Don't worry, all the alcohol will be out of your body by Thursday and you won't have to worry about anything, since it won't be shown in your blood that is taken out.
-Karen

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i was good friends with these 2 girls and they have been friends too. we would always hang out together..all friends, all happy. but lately they leave me out. like, they'll have each other over and put away messages up on AIM saying it. we were all supposed to see a movie together, then they went w/o me. its alomost like they do it on purpose. most people are saying i just need to drop them and get new friends, but when they do include me we have a lot of fun. i just get so confussed and mixed signals. please help (im 14, by the way)

You don't deserve friends like these two girls who always exclude you from doing things with them. You do need to drop them and get new and better friends, like what most people are telling you to do. But before you do this, talk to them and tell them how you feel. Tell them that it isn't fair to you when they promise that they will hang out with you one day and then they don't and hang out with each other. Hope I helped :)
-Karen

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