Am I seriously fat?

Question

My mom is worried because I am 8 pounds overweight. Should she be worried? If not, how can I explain to her? She's always putting me down about my weight. Whenever I eat, she always says that's the reason I'm fat. Help. Please.

My mom is not fat, but she thinks she is and she's on a diet. I think she looks fine, but she does not have a disorder or anything. I love my mom, but she's making me seriously mad with all this stufrf.

Answer 1

Eight pounds is nothing to be worried about. I don't know why your mom would put you down over something like that. It sounds like she has some issues of her own, she's insulting you to make herself feel better. My advise would be to not pay a bit of attention to what your mom thinks about your weight, and get comfortable with your own body. If being a little overweight doesn't bother you then screw what everyone else thinks. If it does bother you then exercise and lose weight. You've only got one body, better learn to love it soon or be miserable for the rest of your life.

Answer 2

8pounds overweight? On what standards? I mean, come on. Be realistic. You know, no offense, but I think your mom has an insecurity issues and you're the outlet. I guess the best you could do is help her in her insecurities and in return, she could just stop nagging you about your weight. 8 pounds is nothing to worry about. I had a cousin who always felt so bad about herself because she thought she's fat. She's not, well, she's not thin but she's definitely not fat. As I have always said to her, she only needs to feel good, enhance her strenghts and work on her weaknesses and I mean that people who always put her down about her weight is not worth it. Why should you care about the very people who always put you down, right? When you feel good, you look good. Fat or not, its always about how you see things. Those "other" people can go to hell.

Answer 3

8lbs is not much. And don't forget muscle weighs more than fat. If you think you look fine, then trust yourself. Your mother, I think has had some past weight issues.

My friends mother told her that her thighs are getting fat [my friend is 14 years old, 99lbs] and that she needs to eat less. Now is 99lbs really that much? And for a 14 year old too. My friend is skinny but she believes her mom, and stuff. Your mom types are the reason sometimes--that teens do that sort of thing--and even adults.

I say, as long as you are eating your fruits and veggies, and exercising, and feel great, then you're fine.

Answer 4

Honey, you are not fat, 8lbs is really nothing. And for a young girl, you could lose it quickly in a few weeks by WELL BALANCED MEALS and being ACTIVE. ( I am trying to emphasize this because that is what a person should be doing to stay fit and be healthy.) I am worried that the negative words your mother is saying to you about your appearance will make you have an eating disorder. You must know that you are beautiful. And to be honest with you, unless your DOCTOR told you you were 8 lbs over then I wouldn't believe it. If you got this from a BMI Calculator it may be false. If you are already an active girl you have muscle tissue which weighs MORE THAN FAT. And Depending on your bone mass measurment, ( Taken by measuring your wrist) to determine your bone structure, you may be AVERAGE. And honey...YOU NEED TO EAT TO BE HEALTHY..........And little treats now and then in MODERATION will NOT HURT YOU!!!

Answer 5

I think that your mom should lay off because its good that you eat well most girls i know don't even eat a single thing and they end up in the hospital. Your mom shouldn't worry about how you look if you are happy with how you look it is not her responciblity. I think that if you are happy with yourself then you are B-E-A-U-itful. I think that your mom is wrong for putting you down! You just need to talk to her or show her one of the answers.

Answer 6

Grow up and stop looking for attention, you know you are not seriously overweight. There are many girls on this who have serious weight problems and can't loose the weight. Hoe bad do you think you are making them feel with this.
Your mum is probably just trying to monitor your weight so you don't put on anymore and then you would know what it really feels like to be fat.

Answer 7

Well how tall are you and how much do you weigh..?¿ If your mom keeps putting you down, then stop talking to her or just dont eat in front of her...Just explain to your mother that you dont think your over weight and that your happy with your body...Tell her that you dont want to look like those anorexic models...that you want some meat on your bones...

Answer 8

Well it doesnt sound very nice of your mom to treat you like that..... My parents would never talk to me like that and I have 100lbs overweight!!!!! They love me no matter what and especially now that im having there grandbaby!!! And my doctor says I will do perfectly fine thru the pregnancy.... Anyways I really think you should seek some help .. that to me sounds very much like verbal abuse...... Good luck to you
Dont let anyone put you down IM sure you are beautiful inside and out!!!!

Answer 9

Is your mom seriously stupid. What does she want...you dead from bilemia or anorexia. In my opinion she needs help. As long as you get plenty of exercise and eat healthy meals, a couple of extra pounds usually looks better than skin and bones. Heck, even runway models are starting to have a little junk in thier trunks.

Answer 10

You seriously need to go to some therapy sessions with your mom
go to a community mental health center or somehting
I dont know what your mom thinks is a normal weight for you
but her putting you down and herself down is going to cause a LOT of problems with you and your self esteem and your future life and relationships
go to therapy, for sure