People think I'm anorexic because I'm super skinny, it's because I eat right and excersise, not starve myself, how can I get these girls to step off?
2006-09-17 15:48:51 · 19 answers · asked by Cheerleaderlikeduh! 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Ignore them. They are the type of people who put others down to make themselvers feel better. Some people are just skinny, just like some people are overweight even t hough they don't overeat and excercise correctly. People weren't meant to be the same size.
2006-09-17 15:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anorexia is not defined solely by not eating. You can also be considered anorexic by exercising to compensate for caloric intake. Some of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa are:
Person refuses to maintain normal body weight for age and height.
Weighs 85% or less than what is developmentally expected for age and height.
Young girls do not begin to menstruate at the appropriate age. Puberty is delayed in both sexes.
In women, menstrual periods stop. In men, levels of sex hormones fall. Sex drive disappears or is much diminished.
Person denies the dangers of low weight.
Is terrified of becoming fat.
Is terrified of gaining weight even though s/he is alarmingly underweight.
Reports feeling fat even when emaciated.
In addition, anorexia nervosa often includes depression, irritability, withdrawal, and peculiar behaviors such as compulsive rituals, strange eating habits, and division of foods into "good/safe" and "bad/dangerous" categories. Person may have low tolerance for change and new situations; may fear growing up and assuming adult responsibilities and an adult lifestyle. May be overly engaged with or dependent on parents or family. Dieting may represent avoidance of, or attempts to cope with, the demands of a new life stage such as adolescence.
If any of this sounds like you then talk to someone. Eating disorders are dangerous and will kill you if not taken care of. But if your doctor says you are a healthy weight and these girls are just jealous of you then ignore them. I know it is hard to do, but eventually they will grow tired of picking on you and move on. Good luck.
2006-09-17 22:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never mind what other's think, it's a waste of your time. People are always more critical of others.
Just be who you are and keep doing what you're doing. If you're truly not starving yourself then you probably have a high metabolism....you're lucky. Just stay healthy, eat right and exercise, get plenty of rest...and don't worry about those "other" girls - They're just jealous.
2006-09-17 22:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem of course no one teased me but i had people ask me that. The only difference between us is that i don't exercise almost at all, but i do eat alot, i guess i just have good geenes..... I almost never eat out though so i guess i eat pretty healthy. My mom is like THE greatest cook.....lol.
how much do you weight anyways. I was 96 pounds like a month ago but now im 100 pounds. and im 14 lol
2006-09-17 23:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being 'super skinny' is by definition anorexic.
If you are not taking in at least 1500 calories a day after you deduct for exercise would be another good indication.
2006-09-17 22:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just jealous or want to make themselves feel better by doing that. I have the same problem. Sometimes skinny people get criticized just as much as bigger people. It's sad that people have to be so judgemental.
2006-09-18 00:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by ━═★Lucky13★═━ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jealousy-their hoping you have a problem-so they can justify being big-not to say big is not beautiful---i don't have a problem w/ that-but i do have problems w/ people like that-you know the kind-how i deal-is I always reply with -yeah wish I were-then i wouldn't have to work so dam hard-or another i used is -that is a terrible illness to have i wouldn't wish that on my own enemy-it depends-what your mood is---joke-or serious-I have learned not to be defensive and explain myself-because most won't believe you anyway-and it's not worth the time and effort-it's a funny thing-being green---use that! lol
2006-09-17 22:57:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignore them.That is the best way.Many times people say things to get a reaction from you. Sweetheart, to get reassurance for yourself go to the doctor and have them assess you and if you are perfectly health ydont let these girls get to you. Ignore them and you keep your head up.
2006-09-17 22:53:58 · answer #8 · answered by Delicious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who cares what they think. They are going to believe what they do regardless of what you say. So just walk away from ignorant people.
2006-09-17 22:54:05 · answer #9 · answered by jasminelilia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically people are going to say whatever they want to say even though it is not true, so no matter how many times you tell them what's real they still tend to believe what they think is right. shake'em off you dont have to explain yourself to them. they might just wanna be in your positition
2006-09-17 22:54:16 · answer #10 · answered by ill_stated 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋