*diets.....*?

this is a dumb question but i just HAVE to know. are teens )ages 12-15) supposed to be on diets? i hear both sides, one thats its ok to be on a diet as long as you get enough nutrition, and others say you're not because it'll mess up your growth. all i wanna be is skinny but my mom says i dont need to lose weight (long long long story short, i was bulimic. i loss wieght but i wasnt really, just looked leaner and more toned) and so yes, are "growing bodies" alright to be on diets???

You can eat foods with lots of calories such as rice and chicken. Just eat 3 meals a day without snacks in between. My grandma makes food with lots of calories, but she doesn't eat snacks. Therefore, she is THIN. If you follow my advice, you will be thin in no time!

I believe you should listen to your Mom. Moms ALWAYS know what's best for you even if you like it or not. But if you REALLY want to know, I eat when I want and what I want as long as I feel hunger. And everyday I try to do 40 sit-ups. It AMAZINGLY helps your thighs and stomach. Report It

I hate to think of a child being on a diet...its harsh but if they was eating the wrong foods and not getting enough exercise then its a case of having to. but I would rather say it was a healthy eating plan then a diet. I encourage my daughter to eat well and get plenty of exercise to which she doesn't even know she is doing. We walk 3miles every 3days and on weekend we can go up to 6 miles and she often takes her bike with her. so i try to make it fun.