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I’ve been so stressed lately, and I’m angry all the time.

I tried meditation and yoga, but they don’t help.

It’s great you’re so motivated, says child and adolescent therapist Angela Marie McMahon. “Those two exercises can help the mind and body chill,” says Ms. McMahon. “Energetic activities such as biking, Rollerblading, or walking and talking with a friend (or dog) can also calm you.

Team sports are super, too. What better time to use your girl power to try soccer? Imagine taking your stress and anger, and using it as fuel for your activity.”

Ms. McMahon also suggests learning what’s behind the stress and anger. “These powerful emotions can be warning signs of a bigger problem,” she cautions. “Counselors or therapists can help you figure out why you feel this way so you can deal with the real issues inside. And seeing a therapist doesn’t mean you’re crazy or psycho. Many girls work on problems with therapists.” Talk to your parents and doctor about finding a pro who is right for you.

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BY GL ON 2/17/2010 7:00:00 AM

POSTED IN stress

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WELL THIS IS THE STORY I WAS IN 5TH GRADE I HAD TO CHOSE SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THEY DIDNT ACEPT ME ON ANY SCHOOL SO THEN SINCE THAT HAPPPEND I COULD CHOSE ANY SCHOOL FROM THE WHOLE BRONX SO I WANTED TO GO TO ANOTHER SCHOOL BUT I WENT WITH MY SO CALL BFF BUT I WAS NOT IN THE SAME CLASS AS HER ON 6TH GRADE I MET THIS REALLY CUTE/NICE GUY HE Was in my class so then few months later he was going out wif some gurl then my new friend like the same boy and was jelous no one knew but i was 2 then in the middle of the year my friend went out wif him they really never seem like a couple but then all the the time i was his friend we were cool and all that to my friend and him broke up then at the end of the year my crush best friend told me if i like the boy i like i said idk he said yes u do because i know and then he told me my crush really like i didnt know wat to do so i told him it was a lie the next day my crush didnt come 2 school because he went to P.R the whole summer vacation i thought and thought that i really really like my crush so now that im in 7th grade i was still cool wif my crush so then some 2 months past this girl was going to was going out wif my crush this was a new girl so then i they broke up and i told my crush i really like him since then we stop talking its been 5 months i havent talk to him but now i just want to be friends....but around 2 months ago my crush told me he didnt like me so loud my friends try to convince him but nothing but so alot of things had happend between these months but like 1 weeks ago my crush was going to say sorry etc but i was scared so i didnt go but just before that he got hit in the face with the football so we didnt have time to talk but the day before my friend herd that he said he hates when i hide and i do but yesterday we had to finish some class work we came up from lunch and i saw him and we stare at eachother for like for 1 mn and he was like watz up with his head HELP ME IDK WAT TO DO!!

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I want to start: eating healthier, exercising more, and as a result, I want to get in shape. I don't really want my legs to be thick (even if it's with muscle, not fat). If I'm stocky, is it still possible for me to have lean legs or do I have do deal with muscly ones?
Also, I'm signed up for a volleyball camp and a basketball camp this summer... do you think that'll help me get into shape or will it not make much of an impact? The bball camp is 1 1/2 hours for four days, and the volleyball is two hours for two weeks/eight days (mon-thurs)...

Hey girl! We're all built differently. All of our bodies come in different shapes and sizes, it's what makes things interesting and makes us unique ! Sometimes we're predisposed with genetics and being females to have thicker thighs. It's also proven to be healthier to have thicker thighs than scrawny ones. If you're doing sports, you're active and are definitely going to get in shape!

Megan R.

by cassieann23 on 6/2/2010 4:54:38 PM

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by duffy21 on 3/31/2010 6:04:22 PM

~MOd..MoD.mOD~ my mom won't let me wear make.up ugh its getting on my nerves how can i convince her to let me wear makeup please help!

Hey girl!

The best thing to do is to talk to your mom about why you want to wear make-up, and how you will use it responsibly. Ask her what her concerns are, so then maybe you two can come up with an agreeable compromise. And make sure you ask at a time when you are both calm, not fighting! Good luck!

Marie H.

by morgie.mae20 on 3/17/2010 5:12:35 PM

by crazy4lyfe on 3/13/2010 1:39:22 PM

MODMODMODMODMODMODMODMODMODMODMODMOD okk so the back legs (calfs) are really bulky and muscley! i play soccer but am out of season and don't workout besides gym at school. i've tried lots of different workouts to help lean muscles but they rnt helping. Any way to get lean muscles??

Hey missy, my guess is that the more workouts you do, the less lean your legs are going to be. Try cutting back on some of the exercising and see what happens. Your legs might need a rest.

Lynae P.

by monkeybananas on 2/28/2010 4:47:06 PM

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