I want to be anorexic.

[Lethe]

Yes, I know. It's a terrible thing to say. Especially since so many people struggle with it and have become very sick and even died from it. But I don't think I can deny it any longer, so maybe talking about it will make me feel a bit better.

I want to be anorexic. I want to be bone-thin. I'm so tired of being fat. I'm tired of being told I'm ugly and huge. I'm 5'7'', 156lbs. I'm HUGE. I'm big-boned and gross. I want to see my ribs and my hip bones. I want to feel hungry. I don't want to eat because everytime I do I get fatter. I exercise but it doesn't help. I eat healthy but it doesn't help. I'm almost overweight on the BMI scale but I have so much fat on my stomach and gut and arms and legs that I look 30lbs overweight. And I probably am. I want to be almost under 100lbs. I want to be called "too thin". I want to be like every other girl and be skinny. Being skinny is prettier than being me. I hate my body. I hate being me.

Maybe if I'm anorexic I can get a boyfriend. Maybe guys will take interest in me if I'm not a fat gross ugly disgusting thing. If I'm skinny I'll be more attractive. I don't want to be "full figured". I want to be skinny. I want to see my bones! Guys don't like full figures anyway. They say they do, but 99.9% of guys really want a girl that's stick thin. I've learned that the hard way.

:(

[Love.Hate]

You don't have to go to the extreme of anorexia to love yourself, it's not going to make you happier, I think everyone has something in the back of their mind saying that you want to be thinner, be being underweight is not the way to go. If your that unhappy with yourself loose the weight healthly. Small portion sizes of healthy foods and more exercise, you might not see things happening quickly but overtime you will feel a happier and healthier person because of it. Don't wish that upon yourself.

[Lethe]

Well, dieting hasn't helped me in the six years I've been trying. I'm eating about 1000-1200 calories a day, and I'm exercising 30-60 minutes a day. I eat healthy foods and I'm trying to get at least 75% of my daily fruits and vegetables in too. Nothing just seems to work.

My body type makes me ugly with weight on me. I'd be much more attractive if I was bone-thin. Which is what I'm planning on going for. I need it. Without it I'm just ugly and disgusting.

[Love.Hate]

My body type makes me ugly with weight on me. I'd be much more attractive if I was bone-thin. Which is what I'm planning on going for. I need it. Without it I'm just ugly and disgusting.

Well all i can say is keep trying, if you work hard enough it will pay off.. maybe set up a work out routine to stick too? get an hour exercise each day.

Bone-thin isnt ideal either, your not ugly or discusting. Just unhappy. Can you not find that happy medium? So your not underweight and your still happy with yourself?

[Lethe]

I'm not sure if there's a happy medium for me. I'm big-boned and wide. If I have any weight on me I just look ugly. In addition to my facial structure and the fact I need glasses. I'm the typical fat girl with glasses and boring hair. I hate that. I despise it.

That's why I want to be stick-thin. I won't be as ugly if I don't have a crapton of fat on me.

[Triceratops]

Maybe if I'm anorexic I can get a boyfriend. Maybe guys will take interest in me if I'm not a fat gross ugly disgusting thing. If I'm skinny I'll be more attractive. I don't want to be "full figured". I want to be skinny. I want to see my bones! Guys don't like full figures anyway. They say they do, but 99.9% of guys really want a girl that's stick thin. I've learned that the hard way.

You can try and convince yourself that guys like stick thin girls, but the truth is they really, really hate it. Most people would look at a skeletal girl and think she looks disgusting, because let's face it, she looks like she has some fatal disease and is on the brink of death. Then again they also hate girls who resemble an elephant. It's just these two unhealthy extremes that are highly unattractive.

And guys don't like full figures? Lol! What planet are you living on? All the guys I know are such pervs over some crazy Nicki Minaj ass. Oh, and something you would find interesting: in one study period, a pretty big group of guys were all talking about how they'd rather bang a girl who was too fat instead of too skinny.

[Lethe]

Why are models stick-thin if people don't like stick-thin girls? Why are all of the women in the movies skinny?

Nicki Minaj isn't fat at all. She has curves but she's not fat like I am. You have to have a good body, and I just don't. My shape is just awful. I actually have never seen a person with the same sucky body shape as me. So being stick-thin would actually do me some good. Any fat on my just makes me a gigantic gross animal. And no guy wants that, that's for sure. That's why I'm single.

[Triceratops]

Why are models stick-thin if people don't like stick-thin girls? Why are all of the women in the movies skinny?

Nicki Minaj isn't fat at all. She has curves but she's not fat like I am. You have to have a good body, and I just don't. My shape is just awful. I actually have never seen a person with the same sucky body shape as me. So being stick-thin would actually do me some good. Any fat on my just makes me a gigantic gross animal. And no guy wants that, that's for sure. That's why I'm single.

Because models are supposed to have a certain "look" to them when they're modelling fashion designer's clothes. You never hear any guys talk about how good they look.

I know Nicki Minaj isn't fat, but she has a huge ass, and most guys dig that. Same with Kim Kardashian. Her ass is the size of my house but she's sexy as hell lmao. You're right though, guys don't like fat and flabby girls, but I've obviously never seen you so I can't really comment.

Besides, I'm talking about SHALLOW guys here that aren't worth mine or anybody else's time. I do not give two fucking shits what shallow guys think of a girl's face or body or whatever else. A decent guy will love you for who you are, but if all you care about is the exterior then you are one sucky and self-centered person. That's an even bigger turn off than being overweight is. There are overweight people who are absolutely beautiful. Especially one of my best friends, she has the most fucking awesome personality ever and she has never let me down, and she's also very pretty.

Just because you're single doesn't mean you're ugly or whatever. C'mon, are you 10 years old? I've been single for as long as I can remember and I'm fucking hot. Lol just kidding.

[Lethe]

I do have pictures on my profile, if you want to glimpse them. I wouldn't recommend it though...

I don't think any guy would date someone that looks like me, shallow or not. I haven't met anyone with my body type though. Still, I just have a terrible, terrible body shape and size. On top of that, I have an ugly face. Even the greatest man on the planet wouldn't love me, regardless of how amazing a person I am (which I'd like to think I am :) ).

People have told me I'm single because I'm ugly and overweight. That's why I said that, I wasn't taking a jab at single folks.

[AlexxWins15]

Don't be anorexic, i tell you this from experience, i used to be but i stopped just in time before it become a permanent addiction. it's a horrible thing to do, your always getting dizzy easily, black outs, and your breathe is going to smell horrible. don't do it.

[Lethe]

It might really be worth it if I'm thin though. I need to be skinny, even if it means being very sick...

[Triceratops]

I do have pictures on my profile, if you want to glimpse them. I wouldn't recommend it though...

I don't think any guy would date someone that looks like me, shallow or not. I haven't met anyone with my body type though. Still, I just have a terrible, terrible body shape and size. On top of that, I have an ugly face. Even the greatest man on the planet wouldn't love me, regardless of how amazing a person I am (which I'd like to think I am :) ).

People have told me I'm single because I'm ugly and overweight. That's why I said that, I wasn't taking a jab at single folks.

You just have a terrible self-esteem and a poor body image. Even the most beautiful people see themselves as so hideous and that nobody else is as ugly as them. You've even admitted that you're an amazing person, are you seriously accusing ALL men of being so shallow and not seeing past the external surface? There's a lot of men that don't give a fuck about looks. Please wake up and realise that you're totally wrong about yourself and other guys around you. Ignorance is a very unattractive trait to have. Wisdom is something that'll give you a massive amount of respect from guys or girls.

EDIT: I've just looked through your pictures. There was me expecting some repulsive whale, but I got the opposite. Are you seriously fucking kidding me? You don't look overweight to me at all, you look a normal weight like everyone else. You hair, eyes and facial features are so pretty. I know people can't help seeing yourself in such a negative way, but you honestly are just imagining things my dear. I am honestly not lying, I think nearly everyone who knows me will know I am always honest and speak my mind.

This is such a gorgeous picture, if I looked like this I would be happy forever: http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/album.php?albumid=3156&pictureid=19115

And just so you know, anorexia DESTROYS your looks. It makes your skin horrible, your hair becomes dry, brittle and really thin and your teeth will look gross. You do not want to ruin that lovely face, hair and perfect smile of yours. (:

[Iris]

I also just looked at your pictures on your profile and I can't believe you think you're ugly. I would KILL to look like you. You are the perfect weight, have a beautiful smile, awesome hair and you look really cute with glasses. You're gorgeous.

[Scarlett93]

When I was reading your post all I could think about was me just last year. I've always wanted to be anorexic because up until last year I considered myself as fat. I am also 5'7 and last year my weight was 175 lbs (a lot more than you know). Honestly everything you wrote describes how I felt about myself. I've done so many diets in 17 years of life that it's ridiculous.
I know this is cheesy and you probably don't think it helps but the easiest way to lose weight is to feel good about yourself, if you have a good state of mind you will see it on your body. In addition, I saw your pictures on your profile, you are very pretty and honestly you do not look fat despite what you think in your head. The reason you do not have a boyfriend, is probably the same reason I have never had one. How can people like you if you don't like yourself. I've seen girls that are actually obese have boyfriends, why? because they felt good about themselves. The best way for you to feel good about yourself is to surround yourself with people that appreciate you and think you look good, if they think otherwise than why bother talking to them.
Now you'r probably thinking that I'm just talking the same bs that people have told you... trust me its not bs because I've experienced the whole thing first hand.
Today I feel so much better about myself and I lost a lot of weight. I now weight 126 lbs. Ok I didn't just do it with good thinking, I had the help of a diet that actually worked which I never would have thought could happen. I'm not sure if I am allowed to say the name on the forum, but w/e. At the beginning of last year I started nutrisystem (check it out online) its super easy and just after a 3 weeks I lost 15 lbs! it goes slower after but the first month and the entire program are super motivating!
If you want to feel a slight change with your appearance for now, try changing your hairstyle, your hair color or your style of clothes. If you do that it well help change your mind set and will encourage you to have better thoughts about yourself.
Trust me you do not want to become anorexic. Just look up pictures of anorexia and you will understand that it is not attractive at all. Personally I think that anorexia is just as unattractive as obesity. Furthermore if you become anorexic your life expectancy will drastically decrease, your teeth ad hair will fall, your organs will be damaged and you will lose all your friends (because it is a mental illness).
I really hope I helped, and if you need to talk so more you can message me.

[Lethe]

You just have a terrible self-esteem and a poor body image. Even the most beautiful people see themselves as so hideous and that nobody else is as ugly as them. You've even admitted that you're an amazing person, are you seriously accusing ALL men of being so shallow and not seeing past the external surface? There's a lot of men that don't give a fuck about looks. Please wake up and realise that you're totally wrong about yourself and other guys around you. Ignorance is a very unattractive trait to have. Wisdom is something that'll give you a massive amount of respect from guys or girls.

EDIT: I've just looked through your pictures. There was me expecting some repulsive whale, but I got the opposite. Are you seriously fucking kidding me? You don't look overweight to me at all, you look a normal weight like everyone else. You hair, eyes and facial features are so pretty. I know people can't help seeing yourself in such a negative way, but you honestly are just imagining things my dear. I am honestly not lying, I think nearly everyone who knows me will know I am always honest and speak my mind.

This is such a gorgeous picture, if I looked like this I would be happy forever: http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/album.php?albumid=3156&pictureid=19115

And just so you know, anorexia DESTROYS your looks. It makes your skin horrible, your hair becomes dry, brittle and really thin and your teeth will look gross. You do not want to ruin that lovely face, hair and perfect smile of yours. (:

You'd rather look like me than like you? You look like a model. Why would you ever want to look like something like me? That just doesn't make any sense.

I don't think all guys are like that, but most are. Most wouldn't, and won't, date me because of how I look. Looks do matter for first impressions...and I learned that the very hard way. No matter how hard I try to look good, it just doesn't work. I never make a good first impression in terms of appearance, and it always counts against me, with all guys.

I'm definitely not imagining my ugliness...looking at me right now, I look awful. I can barely look at myself, actually. If I looked like you, I'd be happy all of the time because I'd be pretty. But I have to work really hard to even look presentable. At some point I just have to ask; am I even worth it? Should I even try?

When I was reading your post all I could think about was me just last year. I've always wanted to be anorexic because up until last year I considered myself as fat. I am also 5'7 and last year my weight was 175 lbs (a lot more than you know). Honestly everything you wrote describes how I felt about myself. I've done so many diets in 17 years of life that it's ridiculous.
I know this is cheesy and you probably don't think it helps but the easiest way to lose weight is to feel good about yourself, if you have a good state of mind you will see it on your body. In addition, I saw your pictures on your profile, you are very pretty and honestly you do not look fat despite what you think in your head. The reason you do not have a boyfriend, is probably the same reason I have never had one. How can people like you if you don't like yourself. I've seen girls that are actually obese have boyfriends, why? because they felt good about themselves. The best way for you to feel good about yourself is to surround yourself with people that appreciate you and think you look good, if they think otherwise than why bother talking to them.
Now you'r probably thinking that I'm just talking the same bs that people have told you... trust me its not bs because I've experienced the whole thing first hand.
Today I feel so much better about myself and I lost a lot of weight. I now weight 126 lbs. Ok I didn't just do it with good thinking, I had the help of a diet that actually worked which I never would have thought could happen. I'm not sure if I am allowed to say the name on the forum, but w/e. At the beginning of last year I started nutrisystem (check it out online) its super easy and just after a 3 weeks I lost 15 lbs! it goes slower after but the first month and the entire program are super motivating!
If you want to feel a slight change with your appearance for now, try changing your hairstyle, your hair color or your style of clothes. If you do that it well help change your mind set and will encourage you to have better thoughts about yourself.
Trust me you do not want to become anorexic. Just look up pictures of anorexia and you will understand that it is not attractive at all. Personally I think that anorexia is just as unattractive as obesity. Furthermore if you become anorexic your life expectancy will drastically decrease, your teeth ad hair will fall, your organs will be damaged and you will lose all your friends (because it is a mental illness).
I really hope I helped, and if you need to talk so more you can message me.

I do have a pretty good mindset. I know that eating healthy is good for my body and that it'll (someday) reflect on my appearance. But it really hasn't done me any good.

To be honest, no one around me is supportive. Everyone tells me I'm too fat, too big. And I am. Nothing wrong with the truth, I guess.

I am trying to change though. I'm getting my hair done soon, and I'm getting a whole new wardrobe for school. Still, nothing really helps me. Nothing looks good on me with my bad face and body.

To be honest, me being anorexic would definitely be more attractive than what I am now. And I mean that sincerely...

[Tango]

You are sooo pretty. You don't look over weight at all, you look really pretty and healthy.

Anorexia is not the way to go. It does not look good at all. You will be tired all the time, you will feel sick, you will NOT look good at all. And you will be risking your life. Being over weight (which you aren't!) isn't good for you either, but I know of someone who was anorexic, died I think 3 years later? Every time I saw her she looked worse and worse, my forearm was bigger then her whole thigh.

Guys don't like super skinny. They like curvy, I have struggled with being skinny. Guys have told me they don't like me because I am too skinny. It is not any better then being over weight.

Just be happy with yourself. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you are beautiful :)

[Aelfwyn]

I know that you may not listen to someone on a forum who you've never met, but honest to goodness, the second I looked at your picture, I though, "She's so pretty." :)

Ironically, I am your height, and you are at my goal weight for the end of the summer.

[russjr08]

Take it from someone who used to be bone skinny (I have chron's disease and now just getting a little chunkier slowly), it's not what you think it is. You would have the same problems that you would if you were overweight. Everyone is different and has something they have to deal with. Like I have to deal with having chron's and on top of that I'm lactose intollerant. It's made it were if you were to look at me a few years ago, and compared it to now, it wouldn't look like anything has changed (like my height) which is probably due to my disease.

What I'm trying to say is that there is no ideal weight (at least to me) and being super skinny is as bad as being overweight.

[Unique Physique]

Nobody makes the conscious decision to become anorexic. Anorexia happens by accident.. it can start off as simple dieting or simply a way to feel in control again, then it becomes an obsession for the sufferer, who don't see themselves as anorexic, or don't see anything wrong with what they're doing.

In theory it would be all too easy to only consume an extremely low calorie diet daily (i.e. 500 calories) and do an hour of exercise a day. Sure, it's a guaranteed way of losing weight, but the problem is 90% of people don't have the willpower to stick to a diet like that for long enough until they become extremely thin. I've tried it and only lasted 3 weeks, I lost a lot of weight, but I found myself obsessing over food, even dreaming about it, because when you're consuming so few calories, your body starts to scream out for food.. like high calorie food. I ended up giving in and buying a Burger King meal lol. Mind you, I didn't gain the weight back, though.. but yeah. Can I also add that I became sick and got dark circles under my eyes a lot and was sleeping more.. even felt faint at times. Anorexics live with this + worse. They don't lose their appetites, that's actually a myth, they have to force themselves to deny their instinct of hunger.

You also have to have a certain type of personality to be anorexic, they're often perfectionists or academic/sports high-fliers who can keep this kind of thing up. If you're impulsive (like me) you won't handle it, and that's a good thing, because it affects people for life..

[Lethe]

You are sooo pretty. You don't look over weight at all, you look really pretty and healthy.

Anorexia is not the way to go. It does not look good at all. You will be tired all the time, you will feel sick, you will NOT look good at all. And you will be risking your life. Being over weight (which you aren't!) isn't good for you either, but I know of someone who was anorexic, died I think 3 years later? Every time I saw her she looked worse and worse, my forearm was bigger then her whole thigh.

Guys don't like super skinny. They like curvy, I have struggled with being skinny. Guys have told me they don't like me because I am too skinny. It is not any better then being over weight.

Just be happy with yourself. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you are beautiful :)

I may not look like it in the picture, but I am. I have a lot of fat on my belly, legs, arms and gut. Too much...

Guys tell me that they don't like me because I'm too fat. And, of course, I'm not pretty in the face either. I'm sure some boy would be more forgiving if I had a good-looking face, but I just don't. So I really have nothing going for me.

Take it from someone who used to be bone skinny (I have chron's disease and now just getting a little chunkier slowly), it's not what you think it is. You would have the same problems that you would if you were overweight. Everyone is different and has something they have to deal with. Like I have to deal with having chron's and on top of that I'm lactose intollerant. It's made it were if you were to look at me a few years ago, and compared it to now, it wouldn't look like anything has changed (like my height) which is probably due to my disease.

What I'm trying to say is that there is no ideal weight (at least to me) and being super skinny is as bad as being overweight.

I'm sorry you're suffering with such a terrible illness :(. I hope you are doing alright!

I'm lactose intolerant too ^^. Still, I eat dairy and other things because I need them in my diet and because they taste good. Have you taken a lactose intolerence pill? If you can, buy a pack. They're very helpful :).

Nobody makes the conscious decision to become anorexic. Anorexia happens by accident.. it can start off as simple dieting or simply a way to feel in control again, then it becomes an obsession for the sufferer, who don't see themselves as anorexic, or don't see anything wrong with what they're doing.

In theory it would be all too easy to only consume an extremely low calorie diet daily (i.e. 500 calories) and do an hour of exercise a day. Sure, it's a guaranteed way of losing weight, but the problem is 90% of people don't have the willpower to stick to a diet like that for long enough until they become extremely thin. I've tried it and only lasted 3 weeks, I lost a lot of weight, but I found myself obsessing over food, even dreaming about it, because when you're consuming so few calories, your body starts to scream out for food.. like high calorie food. I ended up giving in and buying a Burger King meal lol. Mind you, I didn't gain the weight back, though.. but yeah. Can I also add that I became sick and got dark circles under my eyes a lot and was sleeping more.. even felt faint at times. Anorexics live with this + worse. They don't lose their appetites, that's actually a myth, they have to force themselves to deny their instinct of hunger.

You also have to have a certain type of personality to be anorexic, they're often perfectionists or academic/sports high-fliers who can keep this kind of thing up. If you're impulsive (like me) you won't handle it, and that's a good thing, because it affects people for life..

I agree, being anorexic is definitely a "committment" so to speak. But I do have tendencies to stick with plans. Such as my diet. I've stuck with this one for about six months, with barely any difficulties. I'd say that if I really was anorexic, I'd probably stick with it :(.

[Amaryllis]

Trust me. You do NOT want to be anorexic. And diets are stupid. Why do people diet so many times if it works? It's not JUST about willpower. If you starve your body, you become depressed, ill, tired, you withdraw from everyone, you become temperamental and you become OBSESSED with food. Then when you finally realise at 50lbs(I was there) that you're going to die, that if you don't eat, that's the end of you. And you struggle, it is SO hard to eat when you're down there. And when you finally do? You eat uncontrollably. I did. I still do. I laid in bed at almost 50lbs, puking my guts out, I felt horrible, my friends left me, I made my mum cry, I couldn't do anything but think of food. I was beyond skinny. But I wasn't happy. Now I look back and those pictures and I think "Oh god. She's hideous." I wanted to die.

People won't love you more if you're 180lbs, 150lbs, 100lbs or even 50lbs. Is the sun fat and ugly? Is a skinny tree more beautiful than a strong, large, sturdy tree? Anorexia destroyed my life. I missed days of school. I dropped from a straight A student to a definitely not straight A student. My voice, the part of me I loved the most, changed. It grew deeper, huskier, more boyish. I miss my old voice, people used to tell me it was angelic. My voice was my life. Now my life is food. If you become skinny, you'll end up heavier than you ever were in the end. And my hair. My hair was the most beautiful part of me. Now it's gone. I WAS beautiful. I was beautiful before I let Ana take me. Now I'm rebuilding the skeleton she left me with.

[Lethe]

Z...your response was very moving. I've never heard someone describe the disease in the way that you did. And I'm truly grateful for your response. Thank you so much for sharing this with me :). I was truly considering anorexia as a way out, but from what you've described...it would never be worth it. Your response was very motivational. You have given me the faith to at least try other options. I don't want to end up in that situation; and hopefully I never will.

[Amaryllis]

Dee, I'm so glad I helped you :) Because I truly would never, NEVER wish anorexia on anyone. Even someone I hate. If you think about it, humans are pretty weird. We have hands and legs which is kinda strange. It's like a star, parts of us sticking out. Yet it's so amazing. Our hands let us draw, climb monkey bars, write, hold, love, care. Our legs take us places, they can jump, run. A skinny lion is not beautiful, just as a thin, weak, breakable twig is not more amazing than a tree that has withstood wind and rain.

Because I was so malnourished, my eyes are now permanently damaged, I can't keep my eyes open for very long. But it's so much better than when I was down there. I literally could not do anything. I went months with less than 2 hours of sleep each night. When you're underweight you can't sleep. Ana had such a strong hold of me, I didn't even let myself lie down. At 2am in the morning, I was doing starjumps. Every night. I just walked up and down the corridor, burning calories, skinnier, skinnier, skinnier. I was like a walking corpse. All the things you love now? They won't matter when you're anorexic. The things you can do? Gone. Your friends? Left. Your family? Broken.

I know I'm going on and on. I know you probably get the point but I know how easy it is for ana to take hold. I know. And I want everyone else reading this to know. I only wanted to lose a couple pounds. Just to fit in some stupid dress for a party that never came. But it became an obsession. And that obsession took my life from me. My grades have plummeted, I need to rebuild my friendships, my hair is gone, my love for life disappeared. All I wanna do is eat. There are so many moments in a day now that I just want to die because why live when you're not living?

This was honestly the worst thing that ever happened to me. And that's saying a lot because I used to cut. I was skinny but miserable. Skinny but ugly. Skinny but my self-esteem was still horrible. Skinny but dead. Skinny but tired.

I'm so proud of you. So proud of you for deciding not to choose anorexia. And I'm so happy for you. You still have a life. You still have people. You still have you. Don't let anyone or anything take that away. Feel free to PM me because I want to help anyone who needs it. I'm always here for you :)

[Lethe]

You are definitely someone to admire. I never thought of anorexia in the way you presented to me. I only thought of the positives of being that thin; I didn't even think of the negatives. Maybe that's what anorexia does. You only see an unreachable positive that is unreachable because it doesn't exist.

I'm still going to pursue losing weight, but not by way of anorexia. I don't want to travel down a path where I lose more than I gain. It's just not worth that.

[Amaryllis]

Thank you :) Once I recover 100% and I stop using food to kill anorexia, I'll get back to you. I'm not about to walk around the streets naked but I'm starting to see parts of me that I like, though they might always have something to do with my looks. But I'm on my way so to all you peeps with an eating disorder or have crappy self-esteem: It gets better.

[unknownuser]

You are not huge, dear, everyone is beautiful. Trust me, ask any boy, they'll tell you that stick-thin girls are very unattractive. Being super-thin and miserable won't get you anywhere in life.

If you feel that you need to loose weight, have a realistic goal- 100lbs for your height would be quite underweight. Talk to your parents and doctor, instead of going on a DIEt, go for a lifestyle change. Vow to eat healthier and eliminate some TV and computer time and go for a walk or swim with some friends.

Best of luck

[haddin]

A great method to lose weight, I have been during the same condition as you wondering if being anorexic is the correct answer and things and trust me, it is not a good plan because if in case you increase weight once more all you obtain it extend marks and lose skin and you don't would like that.

[LiTTleBrok3nDolly]

Im 146lbs. 5"3. I lost 7lbs, used to be 153lbs. I also want to be bone thin, but still have a little big of fat so that i dont look like a sick ugly person. I SO desperately want to be a size 0 in pants, and wear XS shirts! Im a 34KK, and i SO badly want to be a 34C. Being passed the D's is tough. But besides that, DONT force yourself to become to thin. If you become sickly thin you WONT be attractive. I have a friend who is 5"6, and around 153lbs, shes thick boned as well. BUT she looks GREAT. She doesnt feel great. Were close and shes told me she feels ugly and big and disgusting. But she isnt any of those. It makes me sad to know that you want to be a skinny stick figure. Dont go int he danger zone. I want what i dont have. Walking works for me, and even though it doesnt work for you i dont want you to slowly kill yourself. I may sound hypercritical, because i want to be skinny with a little bit of curve and i was SO so close to just being anorexic but i decided that throwing up and excersizing day and night was the most unhealthy way. You destroy your body, good fats, its what you need to survive. Its all about common sense. Choosing the way you eat, how much you excersize, how you see yourself. Self esteem, its all very complicated to me. Eating healthy is the easiest for me, then excersizing, i dont do it as much as i should but ive done it enough to lose weight and when i do it more and better then ill lose even more weight. Last, self esteem, if you have a good body image in your head, and say you look fine then it WILL be easier to lose fat. If you have a bad self image, you dont have the right amount of encouragment to really work hard and STAY that way to get the results and eventually stay healthy all around. But if you picture yourself the way you want to be then maybe, to me, you will work hard to get to that result.

Sorry if this didnt help you. But i feel the same way, 90% that is.If this helped, let me know, and if it didnt still let me know. I could go on and on about figures, but ill stop here.

[FuzzyLittleNightmare]

Oh honey I hope this desire passes quickly before you act on it! Trust me, you do not want to be anorexic. Being skinny may seem like a wonderful idea to you, but being anorexic definitely isn't. I've been anorexic since I was 12 (I'm now 17) and even before that I used to skip meals, I was just never hungry. I am very lucky compared to most people suffering with this disorder as I have never had to be hospitalised because of the muscle weight dancing gave me, even though you could count my bones (doctors stupidly go on weight rather than body-fat percentage :S ). But it really screwed up my life and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I was in pain all the time and couldn't concentrate in school so dropped from straight A's to B's, C's and the occassional A all in time for my final year of school! My periods were irregular and cripplingly painful and I may not be able to have kids when I'm older. I had to cut down on dance classes and singing classes because I was so weak, putting my future on hold. I'm still undeweight even though I have been trying to get better for a year. I swear to you it is not a good thing!

Don't feel like you have to be tiny and skinny. Most guys I know hate skinny girls because they seem to breakable. I have always been skinny and yet I've never had a boyfriend. A woman's body is supposed to be curvy and feminine and you should embrace your beautiful self! I know advice on loving your body sounds a little hypocritical coming from someone like me but do try and listen! But, if you want to lose weight then there are pleanty of healthy ways you can do it, for example, the human body physically cannot store fat without carbs. So if you cut out the amount of carbs you eat and up the amount of protein, you're body will not be able to store any calories you eat as fat, and will burn through any spare fat you do have, while still getting all the vital nutrients you need so you will stay healthy and happy!

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