What would you say to your past self?
If you could time travel back when you were the most unhappy about your body, where you were at your unhealthiest, heaviest etc. what would you say to your past self?
I'd say: "It's time to stop. You look like play-doh that has been left too long in the sun, got rained on and mud splattered on (I'm quoting a youtuber called Cr1tikal ). Get up, what are you doing with your life? Start eating real food. Make that change instead of sitting in your room and eating crap. Exercise. You will feel better."
Granted, I am still overweight and I have a long way to go, but I'm so glad I'm not 15 kg (33 lbs) heavier like I used to be.
This topic has probably been posted a hundred times before but I thought it would be fun to post and it might be inspiring to see what other people have to say to their past selves.
I'd say: "It's time to stop. You look like play-doh that has been left too long in the sun, got rained on and mud splattered on (I'm quoting a youtuber called Cr1tikal ). Get up, what are you doing with your life? Start eating real food. Make that change instead of sitting in your room and eating crap. Exercise. You will feel better."
Granted, I am still overweight and I have a long way to go, but I'm so glad I'm not 15 kg (33 lbs) heavier like I used to be.
This topic has probably been posted a hundred times before but I thought it would be fun to post and it might be inspiring to see what other people have to say to their past selves.
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_seahorses5ever wrote: »"Stop eating your feelings, they're still going to be there, you'll just be fatter with feelings."
This for me too
And don't pay attention to all the stupid crap your mom does, obviously it aint working so find your own way3 -
It's time to stop. Stop drawing all the time and go outside. You're not going to be an artist. Do something more useful with your time.5
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THeADHDTurnip wrote: »It's time to stop. Stop drawing all the time and go outside. You're not going to be an artist. Do something more useful with your time.
Well, to be fair I still draw and I'm proud of the progress so far, but I used to make it get in the way of losing weight. You can absolutely lose weight and still have art as a hobby. I still draw when I'm not working out, but I've started to draw a lot of work out inspired drawings admittedly haha. I just put a little less time into it, but I think I personally will always be an artist.
Not trying to belittle your answer by any means, just saying you shouldn't give up on drawing completely and it can aid in relieving stress
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Punt.
...you'll get a fresh set of downs.3 -
If I could go back and talk to myself I'd have to tell myself this:
"It'll get better. I know you think the world sucks and you have trouble putting a smile on your face but in a couple of years you'll not only be free from depression, you'll also be way healthier and happier. It's a long and hard road but it is so worth it. Thanks for not doing yourself in so you can see what you can really do when you put your mind to it.
"Stop worrying about trying to please everyone, just start looking after you. There is still so much to do in this life and you need to have as many chances to experience new and wonderful things."2 -
“Stop wearing a shirt in the pool, you’re embarrassing us”2
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Duck idiot2
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Put a damn condom on, you idiot.8
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Don’t take Olivia to dinner.3
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NOOOOOO!!!!!2
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Quit waiting for the fairy tale life you think you're entitled to. It's not real. Life is not going to magically be rainbows and unicorns. You gotta work for that *kitten* you want. Life doesn't owe you these things.6
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Avocado_AS5 wrote: »Quit waiting for the fairy tale life you think you're entitled to. It's not real. Life is not going to magically be rainbows and unicorns. You gotta work for that *kitten* you want. Life doesn't owe you these things.
True statement3 -
I was 5 years old, I was recovering via my 1st hypoglycemia induced heart attack at the hospital while I was 4; when I had another! This time though I had a near death experience, I was above myself; watching the crash cart being rolled into the room & the doctors working to save me, when a bright tunnel appeared; behind me! It led me, to a room; with a television & my deceased Father sitting within a rocking chair, the television showed my life; until that point & I was given, the choice to live or die {presumably go to heaven} but obviously chose not to die because I desired to achieve everything reasonable that all people should: career, house, marriage, children, etc. {it wasn't like I was seeking a Disney prince, castle, fame, etc.} plus my Mother, had lost; my Father & I didn't desire, for her; to lose me also!
Well I then awoke but because I was weak, I still appeared; to be unconscious & that's when my Mother, said to me: "Why don't you die, you just never die!" & I knew, that I made; the wrong choice but my future wasn't shown to me, so I had no idea until then that I'd never achieve anything I chose to live for despite trying; therefore I'd tell my 5 year old self to go to heaven!5 -
Let's have a drink buddy...1
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Stop thinking “If only_______ would happen, then I would be happy.” I wasted a lot of time keeping happiness at bay, waiting for this or that thing to happen first. Happiness is a choice you make every day, regardless of external events.3
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Don't be your own road block. Also, accept that while sucky and uncomfortable they are, that feelings are real and they're probably ok to have.1
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I’d tell myself to F*** Off2
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Love yourself. Because the storm that is about to come with anorexia and bulimia is not worth the years you will throw away.7
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When you meet that beautiful redhead with the piercing green eyes, you'll be 21 at the time.
RUN! And don't stop running until you are far far away from her clutches.2 -
1985- Dont do it. This is going to hurt and you will never fully recover.1
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About body/health:
You can't live this way, you're going to die. You are right, nobody cares so you better start.
About worst decision ever:
Trust your instincts, they are right. It will be ok, you'll figure it out. You are stronger and smarter than you give yourself credit for.2 -
"Look up what the *kitten* calories are."0
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"Someday, everything will be okay" - for the times when I was hopeless, sitting by myself at the rock bottom, sinking even deeper into the abyss. That wouldn't change much though, I made it through.
Other than that, I wouldn't say anything. I made a lot of mistakes, struggled a lot, but those things made me the person that I am today. Everything happens for a reason.
Actually when I look back and think about it, I'd say this to my eight year old self "You'll never be good enough for her" and "That is everything but love"1 -
Trust no one2
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Idk man, I'd have to go pretty far back. I guess I'd tell myself that my mom doesn't know anything about weight loss and starving yourself isn't a diet. I'd actually like to go back right before I got my fattest which is what gave me all my stretch marks and tell myself to just leave that cheating piece of *kitten*, this isn't love. And finally, "it's not your genetics making you fat, it's your decisions."2
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