From Kate, Age 18 - 05/24/04 - IP#: 66.82.9.xxx Click here to reply
I know this sounds weird, but I am not sure if I want to be thin. I mean, I've been overweight my whole life, and my whole life, I've been able to hide all my feelings--my anger, my sadness, my pain--behind the spoonful of ice cream in my mouth and the blanket of fat on my body. I don't know how to cope without those "crutches". Not only that, but I've never had to deal with the problems "pretty" girls have--no one has ever flirted with me at a party, whistled at me while I walked down the street, and I have never had to wonder whether someone was being nice to me because I was pretty or because they actually liked me.On the other hand, I want to be one of the pretty girls so badly. I know that I'm 18, and I shouldn't be so shallow, but I can't help it. Any advice?
Reply from leah, Age 14 - 05/28/04 - IP#: 65.54.98.xxx That 'blanket of fat' that you sometimes hide behind can get you into serious trouble someday!! you could die because of being overweight...i know because its happened in my family
Reply from ray*ray, Age 13 - 05/25/04 - IP#: 66.67.111.xxx Personally I would rather be worrying about what do if someone flirted with me at a party vs. whether I'm going to die early because I have obesity realted health problems. *Ray*Ray*
Reply from MissyK, Age 18 - 05/24/04 - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx I felt that way for a while, which is why I gained an additional 5lbs this past month. So, now I'm even farther away from my original goal. Even if you feel this way now, you may not in the future. Since it's easier to lose weight when you're young, why not give it a go? When you're thin, and you find that all the attention that guys give you is annoying, you can put on some weight (although I highly doubt that you won't enjoy being thin). I was once very very fat...to the extent that EVERYONE made fun of me. But I lost weight, got down to 98lbs, and those were the best times of my life! But I'm depressed once again because I've gained all the weight back and MORE. Sorry to ramble. My point is, being thin outweighs (no pun intended) all advantages of being overweight. If you need more support or a weight loss buddy, feel free to email me at missy_kawaii@hotmail.com
Reply from Winona, Age 17 - 05/24/04 - IP#: 63.183.112.xxx I've never wanted to actually be thin . I like a healthy, normal weight, not an odd-looking skeleton.
