Hi. I am almost 18, 5′3″ and 108 pounds. I wear a size 1-2 in jeans, but I am still sort of fat. I have a pot belly, and my boyfriend has even brought it up to me saying I would look better with a smaller stomach. I have suffered from an eating disorder for almost three years, and I’ve gained 10 agonizing pounds toward the sake of my health only and this is what becomes of it. I get a pot belly and my boyfriend negatively comments my body. I already have terrible self-image, and it just adds on to it. I want to firm my stomach and legs and lose a little bit of weight, around 5-7 pounds. Would that be dangerously unhealthy? I am just desperate to feel better, to feel more confident, and to look better. I am Asian and other Asian friends look at me like I am a “fat American.” Forgive me if this sounds like pitiful anorexic-media brainwash, but I feel so huge and ugly. I’ve been trying to heal emotionally from anorexia and every time I eat, self confidence is knocked down but I have to force myself to eat so I can maintain health. I exercise an hour a day, but nothing is happening and every time I look in the mirror, I want to cry. I do not want to gain weight, I do not want to go to therapy, I don’t want to get better, I guess is what I’m trying to say. I just wish I could be healthy AND look thin. Is there any way to do that at all?





















Well for one, you should maybe think about getting another boyfriend if he’s going to say those things to you. That’s ridiculous.
And after you get rid of him, realize that you’re not ugly and fat and don’t let people tell you that you are. And don’t let them get you down if they do say it.
No you shouldn’t lose any weight at your height. You would drop down to like 100 pounds and that’s definitely underweight and unhealthy.
You obviously need to seek help either with therapy or a doctor because at your weight you shouldn’t be wanting to be any thinner. You can be healthy and thin, but not the type of thin you’re wanting. The average weight for your height is between 120 and 135 pounds. So you’re definitely underweight and shouldn’t be considering getting thinner.
To be healthy you should be eating about 6 times a day, small balanced meals, and drinking a lot of water and getting exercise a couple times a week.
Ok first of all. You’re a size 2, and if you look at people with real pot bellies they are a size 12 or beyond. So you don’t have a pot belly, if anything you just don’t have a flat stomach. My friend’s asian and she’s got a “pot belly” like you and she’s the same size, and we don’t think she’s fat AT ALL. She’s one of the thinest people we know. So don’t feel fat, because you’re not.
Secondly, dump your boyfriend. He should love you enough not to really care about how you look. And he should definitely not be telling you that you’re fat, especially since your self-esteem is so low. I’ve dated people who were genuinely fat and I didn’t care because I was in love with him, and his body didn’t matter.
Thirdly, if you want to make yourself feel better about your body, do not diet. Just exercise three times a week. Running is great for toning your legs and bottom of your stomach.
You would become unhealthy if you lost weight. Don’t lose weight, just exercise for an hour three times a week, and don’t push yourself too hard.