Weight Gain

[Kiarra]

Hi,

Just had this in my mind for a while now but I wasn't really able to tell anyone about it. So here goes..

I put on (edited) pounds in 2 years and it really sucks because all of my favorite clothes are really tight for me and whenever I look at my body in the mirror, I get really upset and sometimes even beat myself up for gaining weight. I know that it's kind of normal to gain weight especially when you're still growing and stuff but I can't stop comparing myself to other girls who used to be skinny like how I used to be.

The more I think about how I hate my body, the more I eat and boy am I hungry these days! I'm unable to control my hunger.

What should I do? I don't want to go on a diet because I know I wouldn't be able to prevent myself from eating something I really like. I could start working out, I guess. I just don't feel motivated for it, you know? Or I could just accept my body and its changes. But that seems even harder to do.

Anyone been through what I'm going through right now?

[~CourageousSurvivor~]

Hey there,

I think it is perfectly normal for people to put on weight as they get older. I know that my brothers wife was a certain size/weight throughout high school and then when she became an 'adult' she put on some weight. I know putting on that weight has been difficult for her because she was so used to looking a certain way and weighing a certain amount but she still looks really good. Thing is our bodies are always changing and that is okay. Maybe you could try going for a 30 minute walk every day just to put your mind at ease; I have had number of doctors tell me that 30 minutes of exercise is plenty. You just have to keep your body going.

If you are really worried about your weight gain and you are unsure if it is a healthy amount of weight you could call and make an appointment with your doctor just for reassurance. However, you are still growing so your body is going to experience changes and one of those is going to be weight gain.

Try not to worry too much about your appearance/weight and just love yourself the way you are because I am 100% sure you are beautiful just the way you are.

If you need anything please feel free to pm me.

Jenna

[FillingWithHope]

Its normal as the above user had said. Your body is just devoloping differntly and working just a little bit different than it did.

[Bessy95]

The important thing to do is not compare yourself because everyone develops differently. You should not diet when your still growing up because this is the time when you need the most nutrients. Seriously i know its hard, but try and accept yourself because you ARE beautiful and deserve to have a happy life without worrying about normal weight changes