How can I become more happy with my body and my weight?

[Anonymous]

I am 15, 5'4, and 111 pounds. I am absolutely disgusted with my weight and my body. my thighs are huge, my stomach is bulgy, and my cheeks are wide. im never comfortable in public unless I'm wearing a baggy sweatshirt. I try on over 5 shirts a morning before school because you can see stomach bulge in all of them. I've spent so long crying over my weight and my appearance and I'm so sick of it. whenever I eat I feel so guilty and it's terrible. I've tried exercising (running, walking, core and strengthening), and nothing seems to be working for me. I've also changed my diet so I only eat healthy and nothing is helping, and I drink green teas and detox teas. also, I've been vegan for the past year and a half. what else can I try to do, and why is it that my weight is average for my height, but my stomach is bulgy and my thighs are large compared to other girls with these stats?

[Silamy]

Your weight sounds healthy for your height -I'm a bit taller now, but I hit 120 when I was still 5'4", and my doctor wasn't concerned. The thing with appearance is that we tend to see the worst things about ourselves and then to dwell on and exaggerate them. It's a lot easier to say than to do, but keep eating healthy (because it's good for you, not because of your looks) and try to focus on the parts of yourself that you DO like. It's hard, sometimes. If you're really bothered by your appearance, and this is an option, don't use full-body mirrors when you're getting ready most days -wear clothing that you feel okay in because you're comfortable and/or think it's cute. DON'T weigh yourself daily -that's just staking yourself to the tiny fluctuations that aren't worth obsessing over.

[chercheur]

You start by loving yourself and the rest will follow. By telling yourself you are fat and disgusting you are only feeding into a negative self image and that will get you nowhere.

You're a healthy weight for your height and age. If you're eating good food and getting regular exercise you shouldn't be overweight. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes and unless you want to head towards an eating disorder start giving yourself some positive feedback. An eating disorder is simply NOT worth it.

@Mikebr25 gave you great advice!

[dogbert777]

Your height is pretty average for a girl. Your weight, in UK terms, is under 8 stones, which is perfect and maybe even a little skinny.
I think you have a psychological problem more than a physical one. Both my mum and my sister are shorter than you at 5' 1" and both are 125-130 lbs.
I think that if you are really concerned, then seek a proper medical opinion from a doctor or a dietician. I am concerned that if you don't, you might become anorexic.
Congratulations on living a really healthy lifestyle. You seem to be doing the right things.

[Mikebr25]

Don't look at magazines or hold yourself to an unrealistic artificial idea of what heart should look like.
Don't cake in makeup...
Smile and have fun...

Relax... Stop... You will look back at your body in ten years and wonder how you couldn't recognize how wonderful our body was... Happens to everyone.. It will happen to you.. Lol

Take a moment to appreciate yourself... Or at least to appreciate life!

[Goldie757]

You weigh barely anything.

Natalie Portman 5'3 and 110lbs and is skinny.

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Scarlett Johansson 5'3 125lbs and is slim/average

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[Zendrya]

I'm 5'1 and 105lbs so we probably have around the same shape since I am a bit shorter. Honestly I had a problem with a long time and still do some times but the bulge we notice in our shirt others don't notice. Our thighs are sexy because they are curvy. I don't know about you but I have a booty which is where I carry my weight along with my thighs. It is attractive. I am sure you are beautiful

[Blondiee2014]

All you need to do is eat healthy and exercise and it will get in shape over time. If it's not working then you are either doing something wrong or you aren't being consistent.
It isn't a over night thing either it's a life commitment and over 6 months to a year is when you start seeing a significant change. :)

[Climber]

You have indeed a normal weight for your height. I agree that you should go the gym and tone up your body. Your weight may not decrease, but you will loose all bulges and become toned and lean. So this means WORK: No gain without pain.

[Prettygurl12]

You do not need to lose weight. You can lift weights and burn fat abs build muscle. You'll be happier.

[Consultant]

You're only 15, just work out and eat clean. Set goals and reach them. Checkout bodybuilding. com and read on all the workout/nutrition articles there.

[emerald77]

Why don't you just eat healthy and exercise? Consistently enough to get results.

[Klaatu51]

disgusted y?

u sound NORMAL weight 8)

[Remonster]

By losing it. Don't fall for the fat-acceptance.

[Your_boss960]

Lol just go to the gym

[Dallsimo]

Dance for guys and look them get boners lolol

[Asker]

i do that now, 4 years later lmao