Q: I really wish I could be skinny! At first I wanted to lose weight because people teased me about my size, but now I'm working toward it as a personal goal. I exercise and eat right, but somehow it's not working. I need to know: Am I ever going to reach my goal of being slimmer? --Samantha, 18, Boston, MA A: Samantha this is a question that impacts a lot of young people these days. The first thing we need to determine is how much money your parents make a year. Sneak into your parent's room or home office and look for their tax returns. If you don't want to be sneaky look … [Read more...]
Seventeen Mag Questions Answered V 2
Q: My cousin is going out with my ex-boyfriend! I've never even had the chance to tell her that the reason I broke up with him was because of her. I feel so bad when I see them hugging and kissing, but I can't tell her what I feel because she's going to get really mad! What should I do? --Esperanza, 15, Fort Worth, TX A: Well Esperanza judging by your name and location I am going to guess that you are Mexican. Also I am going to venture a guess that you probably live in the same house with your cousin, I know that is how you guys roll. Let me take it a step further and guess that you … [Read more...]