Anybody have family members who are totally not supportive?

I know how you feel! My mom and brother, (12), are both stick-thin with a lot of natural muscle definition. My dad and I both have the shorter legs, big butt, more stocky body. My dad went from being morbidly obese to just overweight (5'9" and 260lbs->190-200lbs) I'm not overweight, but my little brother will always tell me I'm "fat" and "lazy". He can get away with eating macaroni and cheese and cookies all days and being tiny, and I can't. I don't eat that stuff because I know I would put on weight. I'm kind of a health nut, of sorts. I love clean eating and working out, I feel like it gives me something to be proud of. My whole family thinks I am crazy though, they pressure me to eat bad foods, always stocking the house with cookies and pizza and nutella.. Then of course I have all my healthy foods. I don't even know where I am going with this, but I know how much it sucks having your family calling you names and not being supportive of your effort to become a better version of yourself. Add me if you want!

People will hate you, rate you, berate you, and try to break you. How strong you stand is what Makes You.

Stay strong and keep your eyes on the prize!

PARENTS!!! DO WE HEAR THESE YOUNG GIRLS (oh and Will-Saw him after I posted)?!?!? We as parents need to build our girls up so well that no one could tear them down. We need to teach our sons that treating women this way is NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! These girls have body image issues and no support to make it better. They're here trying to do it the right way, not by eating disorders, pills or surgery!! They need our support. Let's teach our children better!!!!

I'm in the same position: also 19, trying to be fit and healthy, but it's so hard to explain to your family why you want to do that. My younger sister is just as same as your brother, always telling me that I'll stay fat (even though I don't consider myself fat - I'm 1,67m, 60kg ), my father has health issues because of his weight - he has about 100kg, and just 1,80m tall, and he thinks that I want to be anorecsic (not sure if spelled properly), so he's always buying me sweets and candies and juices...and my mum is actually the worst: she works out daily, eats healthy food, but she is always mocking me because I try to look and feel fit...

Sweetie, whenever you choose to break the cycle and deviate away from the "norm," you're unfortunately you're going to get criticized. =C Healthy is better! Please don't let them break down your determination to better yourself.

PARENTS!!! DO WE HEAR THESE YOUNG GIRLS (oh and Will-Saw him after I posted)?!?!? We as parents need to build our girls up so well that no one could tear them down. We need to teach our sons that treating women this way is NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! These girls have body image issues and no support to make it better. They're here trying to do it the right way, not by eating disorders, pills or surgery!! They need our support. Let's teach our children better!!!!

HEAR! HEAR!!

Omg my family isn't as bad as yours. They say they are tryig to help, but always buy treats and say "oh one little this and that won't hurt you. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. I know how it feels bad to not have the physical support. I'll add you, so that you can get the support you deserve (: were all very proud of you for trying to get a better lifestyle and actually staying with it through everything you've been through (: your brother can suck my non existent **** (: :flowerforyou:

My problem growing up was the exact opposite, yes I was also constantly told I was fat but rather than unhealthy food being around all that there was was healthy food...at 12 years old I was 5'5" and 125lbs...not fat, not small no but not fat...when I looked at your profile picture I saw a beautiful girl...if you are uncomfortable at the size you are you have the power to change it..I personally know the power that negative words can have especially when coming from those we love...if you need someone to talk to that's been there I am here....I know how hurtful family can be...remember you are a beautiful girl and you can change your life for the better...use MFP to guide and support you along the way...

Ok, you know what? You're bother is stick-skinny NOW, but in twenty-five years when he's middle-aged, and his metabolism slows to a crawl (I promise you it WILL happen, it happens to everybody) and all he knows is to to eat whatever he wants, (burgers chips, ice cream, cookies) he is going to PACK on the pounds. And FAST. And if you can stick it out, you will be sitting pretty, lean and healthy, while that horrible snotrag sits on his fat butt, scratching his head and wondering how he ever let it get this bad, and why he can't seem to ever lose it. And when that day comes, you can give him some crap of your own, and then he'll see how much his actions have hurt you. The extra cherry on the cake is, you will have had all those years to hone and fine-tune your body to being efficient, and enjoying healthy foods, while your brother and family will have to learn to undo DECADES of terrible eating habits.

Also some advice: If your family is truly as unsupportive as you say they are, you need to tell them that their actions and words are truly hurting you, and if they don't stop, once you leave you will stop calling them as much, or stop coming over to visit as often. Clearly let them know that this is something that is very important to you, and if they really love you, they will back off and respect it. If they still won't stop, GTFO of there and don't come back until you've proven them wrong!