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deleted_user
So, does anyone else out there have issues with their body image? I constantly feel fat. I am a 5'7'' female and weigh 137 pounds (I actually went to the doctor this morning so I know that this is accurate). I feel that I could stand to lose at least 5 pounds, but I know that I am not overweight for my height. My husband says that I look fine, but I think he is just saying that because he has to. Even when I used to weigh 130 pounds, I still felt like I could stand to lose 5-10 pounds. When will it be enough for me? Why can't I just be happy with the way that I am?
deleted_user
deleted_user
You're on the right train of thought. Consider why you are not happy. You weight and other body attributes have nothing to do with it,
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have heard that (I don't know if this is true though) that some illnesses will affect the optic nerve which will affect our vision which will make a person feel that he/she is fat when they look in the mirror and this makes them want to lose the weight although they are completely of normal weight. Please do check that...so if u feel worried by looking urself in mirror...probably you are not looking yourself that way u are..

Good luck and my prayesr :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wow! I never heard an optic nerve excuse before! LOL. I'm guessing if she had problems with her eyes everyone would look short and fat so she'd still look normal!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Did you discuss your concerns with your doctor? I don't just mean you wanting to find out your accurate weight, I mean how deeply this is affecting you on an emotional level? I feel that unless you get to the bottom of why you want to be thinner, even though you know you're a normal weight, these worries won't go away.
I've had ongoing weight issues (to varying degrees) since I was about 9. I've learned enough now to know that I can't change my natural body shape (pear-shaped) and will never have the willowy figure I've always desired no matter how thin I am. I still prefer to be the thin side of my ideal weight, but it doesn't play on my mind like it has in the past. Times of stress and new relationships can make things resurface, though. The only advice I can offer is to talk things through with your doctor and ask to be referred to a phychologist so you can talk though your concerns.
Hope this helps.
All the best,
Jen :-)
MichaelaSmith
MichaelaSmith
I used to feel fat ALL the time. The way I over came it was very simple. I looked in my bedroom mirror eveytime I went into my room and I looked my self in the eye and told myself everything I liked about my body. It started off with one thing and week by week, gradually I started to accept and enjoy more of my features until it got to the point that I accepted myself for who I am and what I look like.
Ejf1986
Ejf1986
I have my share of body issues. I'm 6'5, 26o-ish lbs. I have a fat belly, but skinny arms and legs.
Lacey19
Lacey19
I deal with body image so much these days and I'm considered underweight and still feel fat... Society can be very hard on us as individuals.. He'll I'm still working on that issue myself and its a struggle.. But learning not to care or listen to the negative does wonders and just embrace your flaws!