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Ok, you haven't said how much you weigh, so its going to be hard to answer this one. Losing 15-25lbs can be A LOT of weight if you're in a normal weight range, and can push you to become underweight, which isn't healthy.
If you are medically overweight or obese (like if your doctor has told you you are obese), then its fine to want to be healthier. You are not fat if: 1. you've just told yourself "I'm fat I need to lose weight"
2. you've been teased at school by stupid kids trying to make you feel bad.
3. if you've just constantly heard about people losing weight on TV.
If you're being picked on, or if you don't like yourself, you should talk to someone you trust, like a parent, sibling, or teacher.
Also, you are 13-years-old. Right now, you are growing physically, you will be going through puberty, and your brain will be developing. You need more energy than a young child and an adult, because of all the physical and mental (brain) changes you will be going through. You gain energy by eating right and drinking water. It is perfectly fine to want to be HEALTHY, but remember being healthy does not JUST mean losing weight. Being healthier is eating fruits and vegetables, getting protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals from food, drinking water, and trying not to eat too much junk food and processed food.
Losing weight may not be the best idea, especially if you are not in an unhealthy weight range, and are only 13-years-old.
Lastly, never ever EVER starve yourself, or stop eating. It is extremely bad for you and can make you sick. I just wanted to say that in case you were considering it.
To sum it up, you are a young girl who is growing, and shouldn't be worrying about losing 15-25 lbs for graduation. You're beautiful just the way you are, don't let anyone else make you change.
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