Better body image?

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I'm 5"2, and weighed everywhere from 155lbs to 110lbs in the last 3 years. I've since gained weight back up to 130lbs, and I'm trying lose it again.

I was happiest at 110lbs, but still felt like I wanted to lose weight. I wasn't technically underweight, but close to it. Right now I logically know that I'm a normal size, but I still feel huge all the time.

Does anyone have any tips for feeling content with my body? I feel like I'm never going to be happy.

Sp1tfire

I feel a lot like that sometimes too. I try to wear clothes that make me feel comfortable (nothing too tight) and try to avoid looking in mirrors when possible except when getting ready otherwise I get tempted to overanalyze. I'm underweight but feel like I should slim down sometimes, but I've refocused on gaining muscle so I have a healthy goal to work towards. Hopefully these may work for you!

BurlzGettingFit

If you can, I'd say working out. It doesn't matter my size, when I'm working out consistently I'm so much happier with my body and with myself. I'd also suggest therapy if it's an option since you've been different weights and unhappy at them all. Good luck!

ETA: spelling

T0M_K

contentment is pretty internal feeling. I'd suggest talking to a professional. that doesn't make you a bad person by the way. there are people who can really help you and I don't think MFP provides much other than some so regular good intending advice.

serenityfrye

I share pretty much your exact stats. Currently sitting just over 120 and want to get back to 110. I agree that avoiding tight fitting clothes helps and so does setting non-scale related goals - like adding 5 lbs to a lift or running a mile a little faster. Helps me to appreciate what my body can do instead of lamenting how it does or doesn't look

xchocolategirl

Please seek professional happy if you're feeling inadequate seeing a therapist will help. Good luck!

slaite1

Agree with therapy
Even when I was super fit I thought I was still too fat, not good enough
I can look back at pictures and see that I was clearly not fat, and arguably overly thin/lean
Therapy helps
Or at least trying to figure out why you feel this way
It has nothing do with your actual weight

RelCanonical

If you have trouble with body image, you have to fix the body image issue. Trying to fix the body might help temporarily, but you'll never be fully satisfied. To echo others above, therapy is a good option. They'll help you figure out why you don't feel satisfied with your body, and work on strategies to help you feel better.

Chadxx

I agree the others that you need to seek help in addressing the underlying issue and I am glad that you seem to recognize that there is one.

Beyond that, I would suggest exercise, specifically lifting heavy weights to improve body composition and figure rather than dieting down to a potentially unhealthy weight.