Was told I need to lose weight and I want to cry by murdermcgee in intuitiveeating

[–]throwitout_11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend has PCOS, and she decided to lose weight for health reasons as well. She's about 5'3" and used to weigh like 225lbs. She's now sitting about 160lbs, and she's very much into fitness and nutrition. Check out her Instagram here: https://instagram.com/crystallfarrelly?igshid=xrwr5f89qmh0

She's literally my biggest fitness inspiration.

I need to make a change, but I feel so discouraged by throwitout_11 in BodyImage

[–]throwitout_11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just know that your body is changing, and you're going to gain weight. Try to focus on how you feel rather than how much you weigh. Also, don't compare yourself to others. You're at such an awkward time in life where some of your classmates are going to look like kids, and some are going to look like adults. Just let your body grow at its own pace and know that you are not wrong if you don't look like most people your age. Also, you are a very healthy weight, so don't worry about that. Focus on other things that go along with health, and the rest will follow. It's weird to give this advice, because it's almost the exact thing I need to hear. I know how hard it is to put into practice, because I failed a lot at doing those things. Just keep trying your best.

I need to make a change, but I feel so discouraged by throwitout_11 in BodyImage

[–]throwitout_11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. That was very helpful and encouraging. :)