Posts Tagged ‘Thin’
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? 
Depriving yourself of nourishment would endanger your health in the long run while exercise regulates your metabolism and physique.