Why am I uncomfortable with my body when I'm 137 pounds and 5.8"?Words of encouragement needed!?

Question

If anything i have lost weight (have not weight any less). I dont want to lose weight for friends or guys....for myself. I know im already pretty skinny. I want to weigh like 125....i want a body like a victoria secret model's. words of encouragement!?

Answer 1

you don't have to pay extra for most diet food.
(for example, you could buy fat free pudding rather than regular fat pudding and save yourself 60 calories. same taste, same price, but nicer to you body)

HERE ARE SOME CALORIE-FRIENDLY FOODS:
-100 calorie yogurt
(i like fat free yoplait thick and creamy- you would never guess its fat free)
-flavored rice cakes or popcorn
-carrot sticks with fat free ranch.
(you can get full off of 100 calories.)
-pretty much any fruit
-Nabisco 100 calorie packs
-diet hot chocolate (25 calories)
-Crystal light (10 calories per 2 servings)
-sugar-free jello (10 calories per cup)

HERE ARE SOME TIPS THAT HAVE SERVED ME WELL:

--eat slowly/chew more than normal
(you will enjoy the food and you will *poop* it out of your system faster- which is good!)
--put your fork or spoon down (that means on the table!) in between bites
--use a smaller than usual utensil or even a straw for drinks and yogurt
--drink water throughout the day. no excuses.
--don't sit in front of the TV
(studies say people who eat while watching TV will eat more than people somewhere free of stress)
--count your calories. its not as horrible as it seems!
--put lots of effort into preparing it
(don't just open a wrapper and dig in)
** if i am eating at home and not on-the-run, i will take my yogurt (for example) and spoon it into a glass dish and make it look pretty. for some reason, i enjoy it more
--don't feel obligated to fill your plate or swipe it clean at a restaurant. you won't be wasting food because you could always carry it out. you'll actually save money because the leftovers could make a good lunch the next day
--don't eat past 8:00 (if you go to bed at ten)
--watch portion sizes
--cut your food. no need to take ginourmous bites. it doesn't look right and this rule goes back to the "prepare" rule. cut it up nicely so the presentation is nice.

Answer 2

I'm not sure about VS models, but the modeling industry in general does not advocate a healthy weight for their models in the US. Many of the pictures you see in magazines, including VS, are done digitally to make the models appear healthy. In real life vast majority of htem are forced to lose an unhealthy amount of weight becuase designers only have the image that thin is beautiful. It is not uncommon for a model who's 5'11 to weigh 40-50 pounds less than what she should be. This causes a lot of models to develop eating disorders, which can cause so much damage to the body, or even death. Simply put, it's not worth it to be really thin.

Being 137 is generally a very healthy weight for someone that's of your height. Your weight is also partially determined by your metabolism and lifestyle (if you're physically active and whatnot). Don't be part of the mold thinking that only super thin is beautiful. I think a person looks more attractive if they are healthy and how they present themselves with their minds, heart, and confidence with their friends, family, and community. Looks will only get you so far in life...you have to ahve the brains, confidence, and heart to get through everything else.

My overall point is that I don't think it's needed for you to lose the weight. Be happy with how mother nature and science created your physical features. If you are seriously considering doing modeling....really do your research and see if you can find a company that advocates their models to be at healthy weight/BMI. You main concern should lie with your overall health, not with what you weigh.

Answer 3

Look strong, not like a twig. Get some definition in your muscles by working out and eating right and where your body stays weight wise is where you should be. You sound very thin to me and I wouldn't worry about losing anything else.

Answer 4

you are at a very good weight already. I think that a lot of the models are actually too thin. who wants a bony toothpick. as long as you are healthy, stay at the weight you are.

Answer 5

look im 5"4" and 135 so ur fine

Answer 6

I weigh the same as you, and I feel the same way! Don't worry about it. Neither of us is fat :)

Answer 7

I don't like skinny women...I want some meat...not bones!!