i'm a big fatty?

Question

i feel so bad about myself i hate how i look but its like the more i think about it the more i eat because food is a source of comfort for me i went and looked at the BMI and they said i was normal but i dont blv that i hate the way i look and wish i could be slimmer. what should i do i dont want to be in this cycle forever and remember i'm only 17 so i cant afford a counsellor and i absolutely cant talk to me family about it they would only laugh at me and i know this as a fact because i have tried before what do i do

Answer 1

The only way to change that is to change the way you think. If you think better thoughts you will find it easier to deal with your eating issues, your family and your life in general.In other words, love your self and believe you can do anything you put your mind to.

You can also change the things you eat. If you give up eating junk food and drinking sodas your body will start showing changes. You will also FEEL better, that's half the battle.
Drink water, eat fruits , veggies, lean meats and low fat dairy products. Doing these things will help you, I promise.

Get active, move your body around. Do what you like! Walking, dancing, running, lifting weights (you can use canned foods, anything with some weight will do) walk the dog, go for a hike, swim...whatever. You get the idea. You can do it !

Answer 2

If your BMI is normal and your family laughs at your concerns you're body image may just be a bit distorted, but your body itself is probably just fine. Also you want to break unhealth relationships with food before they get out of control so does your school have a nurse or counselor you could discuss your feelings with? What about your family doctor? He could help to reassure you or refer you to a therapist that would be covered by your insurance. Approach your family again too; they need to know how strongly you feel so they can try to offer you support as you work through these feelings. Finally, if your comparing your body at 17 with your body at 13 try not to go there. You're at an age where young women's bodies become more adult looking and you may not keep that boyish look from when you were a kid; most women don't. That doesn't mean they're fat or unattractive though!!! That said, some people frames are smaller than others and the BMI calculations don't really take that into account, so yes sometimes "normal" can be a bit bigger than some individuals would want to be. If you see a little potbelly that you know shouldn't be there (and no that doesn't apply to having round hips or some padding on the top or bottom) go bike riding instead of getting a snack in the afternoon. Don't do yourself out of any meals, no fun and not healthy, just get out and about in place of snacking. You'll feel a lot better!

Answer 3

I would start with your county's health department. They offer relatively low cost health services. Perhaps they have a dietitian or nutritionist who can be of help. You state your BMI is normal, so maybe you have a distorted view of your body. You sound like a sweet girl and I wish you all the best.

Answer 4

i'm sure your are a fine looking young lady don't worry about this...if you would like to talk to me u can im me (mkito09) or e-mail me ([e-mail]) i'd rly like to help you :) plz contact me

good luck!