Don't really feel like I'm winning at this point

Dialyy
Dialyy Posts: 1 Member
edited November 14 in Motivation and Support
Hello, I'm 18, 158cm (around 5'2) I used to be 72kg (158.7lbs) and now I've finally reached my dream weight of 55kg (121.2lbs) but I can't help but still feel ugly ): I want to lose much more weight now. I've become much more obsessed in weight loss then when I first started out. I really don't know what to do. And I feel fatter than I was before every time I eat.

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  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,371 Member
    How old are you and how tall are you?

    I think you need to speak to a counsellor associating weight / with being ugly isn't healthy and neither is the obsessing.
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    Good advice above.

    I'm much older than you and one thing I've learned is that feelings can lie to you. There's a lot of pressure out there for young folks these days to look a certain way and be a certain way..... you be you. There's only one of you, you're unique and need to give yourself a chance.

    Take the advice above and talk to a friend, a counselor, someone who can help you see that you're worth much more than you know.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,619 Member
    tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »
    I think you need to speak to a counsellor associating weight / with being ugly isn't healthy and neither is the obsessing.

    This ^^


    But also ... go to a beauty salon and get a makeover, buy a cute new outfit that fits the lighter you, get your hair cut or styled into something new.

    If you're still wearing pretty much the same stuff and looking pretty much the same way, you might not see the difference.


    Also ... what do you do for exercise?



  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,338 Member
    You need to go talk to someone, preferably a doctor. It really sounds like you have body image issues, and that kind of thing will stick around, no matter what weight you achieve. Please heed my advice, I've been (and sometimes still am!) there.
  • courtcassiefit
    courtcassiefit Posts: 76 Member
    You need to stop being so negative towards yourself! You are beautiful and you've worked so hard! 18 is a tough age...emotions are crazy. As cheesy as it sounds look in the mirror and compliment yourself everyday. Do things that make you feel good, exercise, try new makeup/hairstyles, charity work, list reasons to be grateful etc..

    Also are you drinking enough water, eating enough, getting enough vitamins? So important!
  • amara_84
    amara_84 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm 5'2 and 129. I need visual reminders to sew my change I look in the mirror and don't see it. My 4 year old saw it and snapped me into aeeing it morre. Go try on a slinky black dress or something that you wouldn't have tried on in the past. If you're a girly girl go get your hair cut and styled get your make up done (Sephora, Macy's, Nordstrom all do it for free) and then look at yourself again. You reached out on here which is great and if you need someone to tell you you're pretty every day friend me but please do me a favor and talk to a pro. At 18 these issues can lead down a rabbit hole of destruction. Your future self will appreciate the help.
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