Why can't I stop eating...I'm so fat...

[burgundyheart]

I'm 13 and weigh 121lbs.
I'm in the 75th percentile, which is still a healthy weight, but it's pretty up there...
But does someone want to explain these fat rolls to me?? And how about a double chin. And fat on my armpits. And huge thighs that touch when I walk.

I eat too much. I eat when I'm bored. I eat when I have nothing to do. I eat and I eat and I eat.
When there isn't anything in the house that I want to snack on, I break down. I HAVE to eat something. My mom gives me a bag of Jolly Ranchers that has about 33 peices in it. I eat it all in about a half an hour.
I just.
Can't.
Stop.

I have no way of excersizing (saying I'm a home schooler and my family never goes anywhere) and even if I did I'm scared I would pass out.

I'm just so fat and I hate it. I freaking can't stop eating.

[georgiamay]

First thing's first, 121lb is not a particularly high weight. Try not to focus on it, if you think too much about the numbers if just feels like you're fighting a losing battle, and it's not worth it. If you want to think about size, it's better to think about how you feel rather than what the scales tell you.

Remember that you're only 13. You have a lot of growing to do still, try not to get too hung up over "fat rolls" and "double chins," because I'm going to bet that they're not as bad as you seem to think they are.

When you say you break down if there's not much in the house, do you feel kind of trapped? Kind of anxious? If so, I cannot begin to explain how many times I've felt like that. If this is the case, there's a chance you're starting to become dependent on food. Is there anything going on in your life that you feel you have no control over? Anything that's upsetting you? If there is then this might be why. It's common for people to comfort eat (or binge eat when it becomes a serious problem) to deal with emotions that they don't know how to handle.

I don't really have much advice here, binging is something I still need to get over myself. What I would suggest is maybe try and plan your meals? Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between. Make sure they're healthy meals though, and make sure you're eating enough. Don't go overboard on this and start restricting. Trust me, it's no fun.

[Turtle007]

you can change the food
you can eat as much apples as you want to and you can't become fat, for example

and a good trick is to trink a glas of water before you eat sth
so you think you had enough

[burgundyheart]

First thing's first, 121lb is not a particularly high weight. Try not to focus on it, if you think too much about the numbers if just feels like you're fighting a losing battle, and it's not worth it. If you want to think about size, it's better to think about how you feel rather than what the scales tell you.

Remember that you're only 13. You have a lot of growing to do still, try not to get too hung up over "fat rolls" and "double chins," because I'm going to bet that they're not as bad as you seem to think they are.

When you say you break down if there's not much in the house, do you feel kind of trapped? Kind of anxious? If so, I cannot begin to explain how many times I've felt like that. If this is the case, there's a chance you're starting to become dependent on food. Is there anything going on in your life that you feel you have no control over? Anything that's upsetting you? If there is then this might be why. It's common for people to comfort eat (or binge eat when it becomes a serious problem) to deal with emotions that they don't know how to handle.

I don't really have much advice here, binging is something I still need to get over myself. What I would suggest is maybe try and plan your meals? Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between. Make sure they're healthy meals though, and make sure you're eating enough. Don't go overboard on this and start restricting. Trust me, it's no fun.

Yeah, that's exactly it. And I guess there's quite a lot of stuff going on in my life right now o-o

[Mortal Coil]

I'm 2 years older and 10lbs heavier than you. You're really not fat, but I have the same problem: I can't stop eating despite my piss-poor body image. sometimes I think it's a vicious circle, so what I often do is count to ten before I eat something. Think, do I really need to eat this? hold your breath and count slowly. If it doesn't stop you from eating, it will at least slow you down.
Also, remember all of the other things about you that have nothing to do with your looks (which, btw, you're very pretty in your avatar). Think about how smart you are, how funny and kind and interesting you are. Take time to consciously relax without food, like in a long hot bath/shower.
I honestly hope you find a solution to your problem.

[christianteen]

I'm 13 and weigh 121lbs.

Your age doesn't determine how heavy you should be. It should be compared to your height.

I'm in the 75th percentile, which is still a healthy weight, but it's pretty up there...

That's in the high healthy range so most doctors would say that's the perfect place to be. Even the doctor told one of my friends that.

But does someone want to explain these fat rolls to me?? And how about a double chin. And fat on my armpits. And huge thighs that touch when I walk.

I wouldn't worry about that. Most people thin down after 13.

I eat too much. I eat when I'm bored. I eat when I have nothing to do. I eat and I eat and I eat.

Find something to do that is fun and not boring doesn't involve eating. That way you'll be concentrating on something and other distractions won't be a factor.

When there isn't anything in the house that I want to snack on, I break down. I HAVE to eat something. My mom gives me a bag of Jolly Ranchers that has about 33 peices in it. I eat it all in about a half an hour.

Perhaps you need to tell you mum that you're having this issue? Then she won't be giving you such things.

I just.
Can't.
Stop.

I'm sure you can if you set your mind to it.

I have no way of excersizing (saying I'm a home schooler and my family never goes anywhere) and even if I did I'm scared I would pass out.

At home there are plenty of ways to exercise without equipment. You can do push-ups and sit-ups, running on the spot, jump rope if you have a large yard, non intensive yoga and plenty more! :)

I'm just so fat and I hate it. I freaking can't stop eating.

Since you're in the healthy weight range that means that you're certainly not fat. And just remember, you can do it. You can lose weight if you really try :)

[Amaryllis]

Hey love. I developed my eating disorders around your age and believe me when I say dieting at your age is not a good idea. I'm pretty sure I've stunted my growth (5ft here or thereabouts) In fact, I was taller before, somehow I appear to have shrunk a centimetre.

We overeat because we tell ourselves we shouldn't have it. Don't eat. Must not eat. Eat. It's horrible when you can't stop. And it just makes you wish food didn't exist. I haven't been able to stop, completely. But I'm trying. It's difficult but not impossible.

I used to have really thick, pretty hair and a nice body. Didn't think so, though. So I dropped to like a BMI of 10. They put me on a drip, I gained all the weight back. Gained more. Now my weight goes from 90lbs to 125lbs and back down again, then back up and down.

Point is, accept yourself as you are. And if that isn't possible, seek professional help. Eating disorders are terrible, life-draining things you do not want to live with. It makes you hate yourself more than you already do. Let food be just food.

You're 13. I wish I could go back to when I was 13 and tell myself to never start. But I can't. But you can still survive unscarred. Your weight is fine. You're truly very pretty (I always mean it when I say it. If I didn't, I would shut up) You'll still grow and your weight will even out with that.

P.S. Try dancing in your room. It's fun.

[sandyrip1]

Hearing you talk about 121 being fat makes me feel like a elephant >.>... YOU ARE NOT FAT... lol