8/22: Hellooooo Diary! Tomorrow is my 12th birthday and I am soooo excited! We’re going to a place to paint our own plates and cups and other things! Last time I made my sister a green plate with flowers. Mom is getting my favorite cupcakes for all of us. It’s going to be soooo fun! But I’m nervous! I hope Sami comes! We got in a fight about Matthew. But I know Rachel and Sarah and Jenny will for sure be there to celebrate with me! Good thing no boys allowed!

Hope you keep your diaries forever like I have! It’s so fun to look at them! I also have little drawings, notes and pictures in there.

For this week, get out of your chair or couch and get your heart pumping! It’s healthy to be moving for at least an hour throughout the day. This can mean playing outside in the leaves or snow, taking a walk or jog, playing a sport, participating in a game during recess, dancing in your room to some Willow Smith, or a combination of all of the above! Make sure to drink some water and write about it in your journal!

Click here to Ask Allie a specific question or post a comment.

I am a thirteen year old girl, and I have a problem. My problem is that people, such as celebrities, make teens feel cautious about their body, the way they dress, and even how they speak. Do you know why this is a problem? It’s a problem because people, especially teenage girls, are losing their self confidence more and more everyday! I am a witness of this problem, and I know a way to stop it.

People need to focus on positive things about themselves, like I love my voice, I have great style, or I love how I’m so athletic. All of these things are positive statements about you. Teenage girls need to look at themselves and express the real you.

Be the best you that you can be! Don’t worry about what you look like compared to pop stars. Be who you are. I know that you’re in there somewhere!