I'm having body image issues. Can anyone help or relate?

[Anonymous]

I'm too skinny but I like how I look. I am underweight. I get compliments all the time by those that want to be so thin. When I've not received compliments by being a healthy weight, I don't feel special anymore. I don't necessarily feel fat I just don't feel special.
As of right now I feel like any pound of fat wouldn't have anywhere to go. Where would it even fit? I've got no room. I still push myself and eat to try and gain. I always break even because I chicken out. Just another year passed where I'm underweight.
Im not deficient in anything. My doctor says I'm fine because some people are just thin. I don't know, then the Internet says my BMI is too low. 5'3" at 86/87 pounds or so. Too low.

[JackieGraves]

First of all, if your doctor says you're okay, I would say you're naturally petite, which is based on your bone structure and metabolism. As long as you eat healthy and don't starve yourself, it's nothing to worry about. However, go back to the doctor and bring up your concerns just to be safe.

I went through an eating disorder, but it was for more than being skinny. My suggestion is that you just accept yourself; your body does not dictate your worth. Is being too skinny worse than being an asshole? No. Is being fat worse than being an abusive prick? No. Just be the awesome you that you are, and surround yourself with people who love and care about you, not your body.

[AJElectric]

Eat more dairy. Enjoy yogurt, cottage cheese, pudding or ice cream for snacks and desserts. Add cheese to every meal. For instance, you might stir shredded cheddar into scrambled eggs, top a sandwich with sliced cheese or mix cheese into soups and casseroles. Instead of water drink,100 percent fruit juice, milk or vegetable juice. Whip up a smoothie with full-fat yogurt or cottage cheese, fresh fruit, juice and a scoop of protein powder. Avocado will make your smoothie extra creamy and add a lot of healthy fat and calories. also try drinking a lot of protein shakes.

[slackercruster]

Sure, bulk up...

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