Hello everyone *waves* :)

-Alice-

-Alice-

New member
New here, but I suspect that's fairly obvious :p I guess I'll start by telling you all a little bit about myself...

I'm 16 years old, and have always been on the chubby side. And whilst I was a cute 5 year old, I've decided it's time for a change. I no longer feel comfortable around my super-slim friends, and my self confidence has plummeted.

My main problem is that I am 5'2'' and have a very small frame - which is reflected in my hands, wrists, feet and ankles. So although my current weight of 119 lbs sounds slender and healthy, it's not the case. This has been my main problem, because as soon as I mention how much I weigh, the reaction I get is "oh, you don't need to lose any weight". Quite upsetting, because when people see me it is obvious I could do with losing some - but I've found it so difficult to get help and support without being labelled vain and obsessive.

I seem to carry most of my fat on my tummy (worst of all), bum and thighs. Next year I am going on an expedition to Zambia, and really need to be in good physical shape. I aim to tone up, shed the flab from my belly, and regain my fitness and confidence. My first goal is to lose 7 lbs - and I'll see where I'll go from there. I'm so glad I've found this forum (just because christmas!) as I'm hoping it will keep me on the right track :)
 
Hi Alice

I have to agree with the reaction you typically get. I am 5'0 and also have small hands, feet, and so on. I would love to be 119. Infact my goal is 140!

I am not an expert, but the 'thin' image presented in the media doesn't reflect what is thin and healthy in the real world. Hopefully, you are not comparing a normal body to one of those.

I'd hate to encourage weight loss if that's the case. If you are unhappy with your weight, perhaps just adding an exercise routine would help firm up and target specific areas you are unhappy with.

Either way, welcome to the forum!!
 
Welcome welcome..

Hi Alice,

Welcome on board. Losing weight for self confident and health reason is good.

I am new here too. Always try to shed off some weights and never seem to be able to sustain the lost. However, this time - I will work very hard try to loose the fat! for self confident and my health reason.

Good luck and hope you would be able to achieve your first goal to motivate you for next!

Cheers..
 
Hi, thanks for the welcomes :)

I can assure you that I see my body as it really is, and my view has not been in any way swayed by the media or those around me. In other words, I am not looking at myself through “fat-glasses”! Although I most definitely want to lose my excess weight, I still want to maintain a shapely body. I would never want to look like Nicole Richie, Victoria Beckham, etc. – looking like a twiglet does not appeal to me in the slightest.

My mum suffered anorexia when she was around my age, and ended up in hospital for months. I’ve also had close friends battling eating disorders in the past, and the very thought of what it can do to you makes me feel ill. I don’t want to harp on here, just to make it clear that the view I have of my body is not distorted in any way - I would hate for anyone to think that.

Exercise is going to be my main “thing” if you will – partly because my chocolate and peanut butter cravings are uncontrollable :eek: Hopefully it will help me tone up and become fitter at the same time!
 
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