[Nevergiveup95]

Hey everyone I'm Jillian I'm 17 and have been struggling with my body image and weight since I was 11 years old. I was "chubby" when I was younger, so I did end up bullied a lot at school and by my sisters,brother, and father. When I was 14 I started to restrict my food intake, I would go through these phases where I would basically starve myself for a week or two then I'd snap out of it and start eating and feeling normal then id go back to starving- it's a never ending cycle. I weighed 155lbs at 5'1 and now I'm 122lbs at 5'2. I still see myself as how I was at 155lbs I don't see a difference. I was diagnosed with heart disease last year and since then my weight goes up and down from the steroids I take and that makes it so hard to stay positive to lose weight. I no longer am living with my dad or siblings so they don't bully me anymore. I'm not longer in public school so I don't deal with bullying from them anymore. I don't restrict as much as I used to, so I am improving with that. I want to get down to 110lbs. I would like to know if anyone had this problem like where you lost so much weight but still see your self as who you was at your starting weight? How can I change that? Due to my heart I can't exercise like most people do so it does take time to lose weight but hopefully I can get to my goal weight as soon as I possibly can.

[Scondy]

Well, as I read through this there is a lot of concern on my end. First you ned to address your issues with self image. Logically you know there is a difference between 155 and 122, correct? The reason you may not see a difference is because the lack of training to your body. My goal, at 5'3", is 120lbs. For you it may be best to reach 115. So, if you truly want to see a difference I would suggest signing up for a hot yoga class or something along those lines to sculpt your petite figure. It's not a hard impact workout, but it really works the muscles and you can go at your own pace.

Also bullying sucks, but as you get older people's opinions become less important to you. Bullying does not define you. Release, find peace, and draw from positivity. Welcome to 3FC!

[Mozzy]

Welcome.

[penmage]

Welcome