I am constantly worried about my weight and appearance and am always calorie counting and trying to avoid eating lately. It's really hard to diet or exercise at home as I have a big family and I am at school. My family and friends think I am underweight as I have cut down my diet but I am embarrassed to show myself as I have recently gotten stomach fat since puberty. I am really struggling on my own without telling anyone.
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What weight, age and height are you? These are important factors in deciding what is your healthy weight. In my opinion you sound perfectly ok but you're a little self conscious about your weight. This is nothing to be afraid of, we are all secretly like this. However do take care in going on diets, if your parents and friends think you're underweight then you might be. Ask someone truthfully what they think of your weight, you should be careful going on diets. You should be more confident, we are all beautiful in our own way don't be scared to show yourself. You can do it, trust me, you have to gain a bit of confidence and try stretching your limit a little, but be brave and daring. Who care what other people think, I hope you are feeling better soon.
Hiya. Thank you for your very supportive and encouraging message. I am 5 foot 6, 6 stone 10 pounds and I am turning 15. On the bmi charts, these figures suggest I am underweight, although I don't look anorexic or anything similar. I look the same if not slimmer than other people my age at school. I agree with you- I am feeling rather self-conscious lately and I really appreciate your advice. I will take it on, be careful with my diet, ask someone about my weight and try to believe in myself. I think once I get back to school and are busy with work, I should be feeling back to myself again. I have been trying to improve my self-confidence for several years, as I am generally quite a reserved and shy person. I asked my question here in order to have a fair and honest opinion from a stranger in the hope of some great advice and you definitely gave that to me. Thank you once again.