What do you think?

I think you look great.

I think that you don't really need to lose any weight but maybe you could do some toning to make yourself feel better.

Maybe start focusing on strength and resistance exercise and not quite as much cardio and make sure you eat most of what you burn back. Stock up your diet with lean proteins to help you muscles heal back up and get toned.

I agree. You don't need any weight loss. Tone up with some strength training. Think Gillian Michaels.

I'm not really 'fat'. I just feel like I'm not, I don't know, attractive enough?

Hit the gym! Working out puts your self esteem through the roof! I feel so good about myself when i get on a roll with the weights! maybe start with a personal trainer to get to know the place.

I also think you look great.

Nothing wrong with eating healthy and keeping active, but I see no reason for you to lose anything, perhaps just toning up a little will make you feel as attractive as you look!

I get the feeling you may be flirting with an eating disorder of some sort.... talk to someone about how you're feeling and get off that path!

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I admire your initiative and honesty, and I think you are very smart to approach this as you have. It's insulting to hear people label you anorexic, or as someone with low self esteem, and I hope that did not hurt your feelings. It's not helpful to be spoken to that way. I also agree with that person who advises strength training, totally helpful toward attaining the goal you want.

Do you play sports at school?

The trouble with dieting when you have a normal BMI in high school is that you are not done growing yet. Your bones are not fully formed until you are 22, and even your brain is not done growing (hence the rules about alcohol). Don't get me wrong, you are just as smart as any adult out there, but you are laying down the foundation, the trends, of the rest of your life. The habits you build now will follow you. So, concentrate on strength training and eating healthfully and you will get the results you want.

You have an incredible sense of style! Please stay the way you are and continue to be your own person. I know it is hard now, but as an adult that has been through it, looking back thinking there was something wrong with me... I was so wrong. Enjoy your youth, keep your own style and thoughts, and someday you will give this exact same advice to someone that is where you are now.

I'm in agreement with all the other posters. You look wonderful and don't need to lose weight. But yeah, strength exercises might make you feel like you're actively doing something to tone your muscles.

Have you ever tried yoga? I find it really helps me to relax and it feels good, too. I had a really hard time in high school, so I hope you are able to get through it easier than I did!