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Dr. M is the author of five advice books for tweens and teens. Her latest is Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. She enjoys dancing, reading, working out and talking with young people about the issues that concern them. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
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Liz, a first-year college student, is the co-author of three books: Ask Dr. M and Liz; Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? She loves to dance, paint, make collages, hang out with friends and, of course, give advice.
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Dear Dr. M & Liz,
I am a freshman. I am always bullied. Since like the sixth grade I was always made fun of because I'm on the heavy side. I try to work out, but all that does is make me even hungrier. My doctors keep telling me to lose weight, but it's really hard when my town is made up of food commercials, fast food restaurants, and not enough money coming into my household. I'm really afraid that soon I might be bigger than my whole family put together. Can you help?
—Scared, 14, New York
Dear Scared,
No matter what you look like, no one has a right to bully you. Working out will help you do more than lose weight. It will also help you feel more confident and less stressed. At first, find simple ways to increase your activity level, like walking up the stairs instead of taking an elevator. Put together a workout plan with a friend. That way the two of you can motivate each other. Talk to your doctor about a healthy diet, and try to make changes in what you eat slowly. Remember it's okay to have a snack, like ice cream or a cookie, sometimes, and keep your eye on the portion size.
—Dr. M
Dear Scared,
It's good that you try to work out. After you work out, it's okay to eat a little more than you normally would, but make sure the food you're eating is healthy. You could look online for recipes for meals that are healthy, easy to make, and don't cost much so you can eat those things instead of fast food or the food you see on commercials.
—Liz
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