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Fun house mirrors?
Hey,
So, being the random person I am, I sat here thinking about why everyone always thinks they're fat, all of a sudden.
Like, not all of a sudden, but lately-everyone's complaining about their weight.
Even I am not happy with my weight, at about ninety-five pounds (14).
But the thing that I don't understand is how we've all convinced ourselves that we look horrible? I mean-and I am even guilty of it-how can everyone look into the mirror and see something so much more distorted than what's really there?
We should be so much more confident!
Does anyone have any stories or personal experiences relating to this? Any advice for those going through this?
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Well, there's actually a disorder called body dysmorphia, where someone looks in the mirror and sees imperfections and problems that aren't actually there.
I had that for awhile (managed to kick it, but it still comes back sometimes), where I'd look in the mirror and see myself about 20 pounds heavier than I really was.
I'm 5'4" and I weigh 124. I actually have a lot of toned muscle, so I look like I weigh less than I do. For the longest time I thought I was like, huge. It wasn't until someone wrapped his hands around my waist and picked me up - like not his arms, his hands - that I realized I was actually a lot smaller than I seemed to think.
Then I went back to my parents' house and realized I could fit into clothes I hadn't been able to wear for years.
So that's one reason, the disorder. Other reasons have a lot to do with society and the media. Both of those sources cause women/girls to think that they have to be stick figures to be beautiful, and we're all judged so harshly by everyone else that we start doing it to ourselves, and can DEVELOP those disorders.
Society sucks, in short. Lol.
My advice, every time you look in the mirror, pay attention to what you love about yourself. Pose. Dance. Make funny faces, but make yourself feel gorgeous.
If you see something you don't like - flab, for example - work out that day, or something.
Working out is also a good tool. It gives you endorphins, which make you feel good. I dunno about you, but knowing I'm doing something to make my body look even better makes me feel good on top of the endorphins. Give that a shot - just make sure you don't overdo it.
Good luck!
-Siren =)
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girls at school are always complaining especially because there is a lot of pressure from the media to look a certain way. i wish girls could just love themselves and their bodies. the only way for other ppl to love you is to first love yourslef. even for me its hard but i try to see that you should embrace what you have and not worry so much. life gets a hell of a lot easier when you stop worring about what everyone thinks. good luck to you.
SAM
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I, myself, went through a stage where I didn't like my body.. but then I started loving myself for who I am. I love my curves, and other girls should love there's too. Being super skinny isn't attractive for anybody. It looks unhealthy. just boost your confidence and learn to love yourself for who you are.. once you do, everyone else will realize they should too. :]
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i know exactlyy what you mean. most people get like that around the summer months becuase its bathing suit time, and they all want to look perfect. so all of a sudden, everyone sees themselves as fat.not only is it bathing suit time, but its warmer out, so people tend to were less clothing, showing more of their body. i guess its just kind of a phycological thing.
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