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ok i think im fat because i hav a BIG gut like the bottom of my stomach sticks out....i HATE it and the other night i was crying because i thought i was fat and ugly i want to look skinny it doesnt matter if my stomach sticks out just a little bit but i wwant my gut gone. O ya i hav diabetes so its a little harder for me to lose weight. PLease help i rate!

When I was a freshman in high school, a classmate asked me if I was pregnant. I wasn't, but I've struggled with the "pouch" most of my life. The keys to losing weight are eating right and exercising. Because of your diabetes, you have special considerations, so your best bet is to have a serious discussion with your doctor about your dietary needs.

As for exercise, also speak to your doctor about starting an exercise program and then look for fun workouts that will keep you interested. Your local library should have exercise videos/DVDs that you can check out. I personally enjoy the Walk Away the Pounds series with Leslie Sansone and I use an exercise ball. The best feature of the exercise ball is that the keep your balance to do the exercises, you are constantly using your abdominal muscles! There are some targeted exercises for your abs as well, like crunches.

And while you're in the process of improving your health, find some clothes that accentuate the parts of you that you like and be proud of yourself for taking the steps to a live a healthier life!

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