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Ok so, I've always been a bigger girl.. but Im short.. were talking barely 5' 4"
My top weight being 285.. which was just about a year ago. Im only 22.. people never guess that I weighed that much, my body shape hides it, suprizingly. I KNOW IM FAT.. but I also know Im fashionalbe, smart, funny and cute... Over the last year I've lost about 40 pounds. Which is great, but I'm still way over weight... but now Im finding myself in a couple problems..
#1 I dont look like the picture on my drivers license apparently.. but who does.. been turned away from 2 bars..
#2 skinny girls still look at me like so UGLY it hurts to see me.
#3 heavy girls look at my like I dont belong ( which sucks cause I work in a plus size store)
#4 Im not heavy enough for men that are chubby chasiers... WTF.. apparently not having big thighs isnt a turn on.
#5 Im to fat for the averge guy to wanna be seen in public with me..
Sorry I just needed to vent! Has anyone else found themselves with these problems... I mean shit.. Or am I just crazy.. I dont care what people think of me... Im losing weight for health.. I'm actually pretty comfy in my body.. but I'VE NEVER FELT LIKE THIS
My top weight being 285.. which was just about a year ago. Im only 22.. people never guess that I weighed that much, my body shape hides it, suprizingly. I KNOW IM FAT.. but I also know Im fashionalbe, smart, funny and cute... Over the last year I've lost about 40 pounds. Which is great, but I'm still way over weight... but now Im finding myself in a couple problems..
#1 I dont look like the picture on my drivers license apparently.. but who does.. been turned away from 2 bars..
#2 skinny girls still look at me like so UGLY it hurts to see me.
#3 heavy girls look at my like I dont belong ( which sucks cause I work in a plus size store)
#4 Im not heavy enough for men that are chubby chasiers... WTF.. apparently not having big thighs isnt a turn on.
#5 Im to fat for the averge guy to wanna be seen in public with me..
Sorry I just needed to vent! Has anyone else found themselves with these problems... I mean shit.. Or am I just crazy.. I dont care what people think of me... Im losing weight for health.. I'm actually pretty comfy in my body.. but I'VE NEVER FELT LIKE THIS
I think a majority of us have felt exactly like you do from time to time. I think it is wonderful that you have lost 40lbs so pat yourself in the shoulder for that well done!!!!! It is my opinion that we all feel and wonder sometimes where we belong in this society and I think in order to get those answers that is part of the reason we tend to meet some of those bad eggs out there who tend to make a person feel a bit low from time to time.
I look at this way when I come across people who display bad ignorant behavior towards others it tells me that is a person I never want to be. So without them even knowing it they give you knowledge. The big difference is you will find your place in this world and be happy. Those other people will continue to live in misery and never find true happiness. So hang in there kiddo because you already fit in this world:):)
Body image and how others view us is a matter of opinion. If a guy doesn't want to like you because you're either too heavy or not heavy ENUF, then just let him be on his way, you can't please everyone. I'm a bodybuilder, 5'10" @ 345 lbs w/ 30% bf. People in my area (yuppieland) look at me as if i were a freak or they think i'm a freak on steroids..and you know what ? I really don't give a shit.
Lose weight, be healthy, and live for YOU, not anyone else.
Good luc :)