From Tina, Age 15 - 01/12/07 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx Click here to reply
Ht. 5'5", Wt. 186 - Yesterday was horrible, We had dinner at my familiy's house and im 100% italian so all the younger girls are thin and my cousin (15 years old) she's my height and weighs 108 and makes fun of me we ended up fighting (physically) how do u guys face ridicule from family?
Reply from Alicia, Age 14 - 01/12/07 - IP#: 71.34.230.xxx I know it can hurt sooo bad. People make fun of all kinds of things including others who are overweight, some just don't know what's it's like. But if you let them continue doing it, it's gonna get worse. Talk to them and tell them how you feel. Good luck!
Reply from Claire, Age 18 - 01/12/07 - IP#: 24.215.156.xxx I used to cry a lot but now I just ignore them or mostly talk back and say "what do you mean...what are you trying to say...what's the point of even saying that? what do you get by saying that..." stuff like that. If they make fun of you, speak up for yourself and ask them why should they say something so unecessary and ruthless or just ignore them. Don't worry! you're trying to lose weight and get healthy so whatever they say should go in one ear and out the other. You'll prove them wrong when you reach your goal weight and that'll get them quiet :) Good Luck!
Reply from Isabella, Age 13 - 01/12/07 - IP#: 72.94.76.xxx Hey Tina, I know how you feel! My cousins are like that too because my father's from Italy and that's where they are...so Europe is a lot healthier than America and they are all like 120 or probably less. Just be yourself. I was always chubby and short compared to hem, but I know once i reach my goal of 150 and hopefully if I grow to 5 6' I'll feel good! Don't fight your body. Be healthy and tone up, but have realistic expectations. My mom's built like me so we both have stronger bodies (although she's not fat). I'm sorry to hear you got into a fight. Hope everything gets a little better!
