My favourite quote is 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you'.
Life really is a roller-coaster with it's ups and downs and varying speeds. Yet no matter how hard you try to stay on an even keel, something always comes along to kick you in the teeth and remind you just how fragile life is. We are all trying to live the best we know how and to get along together. So take time to appreciate those around you and tell them how much you love them occasionally. A smile and a kind word speaks volumes.
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First off, I do not see myself as fat. Nor do I think I am skinny. I consider myself absolutely average, with a little more fat then I'd like. Around normal people I feel great. But lately I have been exercising regularly at my gym that I have a membership to and eating less and healthier to shed those extra pounds, and since I started I've realized how many people in this world are the lucky ones..that can pig out soo much and never work out and just be so in shape. The more I think about it, the more it pisses me off. All of my friends but 1 are these "lucky" ones. I feel totally fine with myself (though still wanting to get skinnier for sure) until I get around those people and feel horrible! I want to lose weight for myself not for them, dont get me wrong but it honestly kills me to see those people! I was not born with stick genes and I will never be a stick. It's just NOT FAIR! I even use a calorie/exercise counter every single day. I admit I could eat a little healthier, but I should be allowed to eat a cookie or some chips or go out to eat once in awhile without worrying about it, like all those sticks! So beyond what I am doing now, I know there is not much more I can do to be tiny..but I guess I just need any advice you can give me. I am not even that big and I feel huge!!! I don't know what I am asking really, but any stories or opinions on how to deal or whatever is sooo appreciated! Sorry it's so long thanks =] And I am 16. (link)
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Life is very unfair and you only have to look around at those less fortunate than yourself. I won't tell you to be happy but just start thinking about how lucky you really are. The only person who should really matter to you is you and your self worth. It doesn't matter if you have that cookie or some chips if you balance it out. However, all the other people you mention may well be feeling the same way and doing even more drastic things in private to stay slim. That is not good.
I can't give you a magic formula to keep you skinny and eating everything you want to. I can say moderation is the key. Be happy with yourself. All the best.
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