[t00latef0rr0ses]

I'm pretty stellar. Low body fat count. Six pack. Rippling back and biceps. Just have to put in the work and you will see results.

[JoshSalas]

Originally Posted by Tautou107

ah, thank you! i've actually thought about it a little more and i think you're right about 110 probably being a little crazy, so i think i'll aim for around 120-125 instead. but you're also right about it being a slippery slope and so i'll be sure to be cautious for that. thanks

Originally Posted by kianacarly

No problem, bb. 120-125 sounds good! Eating healthier is always a positive thing and I wish you luck on it! I know that I'm pretty healthy normally but I go on binges too, and fast food is just so tempting so I know it's hard. Just try to eat healthy and exercise, and just by doing that you'll feel really good about yourself. It's just getting to that point and sticking to it that's hard haha

I'd just like to confirm, that as a male, 120-130 at 5''5 is bang-able.

[Mr. Black]

How did this turn into a thread about dieting and telling people that they're "bangable"?

[JoshSalas]

My bad, haha. Feel free to 'revive' it, if you feel so inclined.

[Mr. Black]

It's not so much about "reviving" it, it's just those things can make some people's issues worse. It's a matter of taste to be honest.

[Kris_Gontz9]

Originally Posted by JoshSalas

Dudeee this was totally me. I still look younger than I am, but I usually rock some scruff so people don't think I'm in high-school lol. All I can say is don't worry. Plenty of girls like 'em cute and boyish, not to mention looking young slowly reverses to being a good thing as you grow older! If anyone tries to tell you otherwise tell them to shut the fuck up, lol.

Also, working out and not being 'stick thin' has definitely helped my confidence. Might want to give that a go if it interests you.

Thanks dude :)

It's nice to know it just gets better... In regards to working out, i'm actually starting next week in the GYM so i hope i can see results in the future, as long as ii'm patient and persistent...

[br&newheelock]

5 days a week set a long term goal, 9 weeks / 12 weeks eggs, steak, chicken , fish PROTEIN !!!!

[HarryPotter]

When I was 13 I weighed 188. I felt sooo fat. Then when I turned 23 I weighed 183 and I was 6'4. I still felt so fat even when everyone told me otherwise.

Now at 25 I weigh 230. Needless to say I'm going though some problems with my weight right now. I have to get it back down ASAP!

PS. My body fat percent was 18 at age 13 and 7% at 23. Now I'm too scared to look.

[NataliElizabeth]

My mom is anorexic. I'm 20lbs underweight. I know its not much, but I constantly struggle with whether or not to lose more weight. I always tell myself that I'm not anorexic, I'm better than my mom, and I have nothing to worry about. I tell myself "I'll never be like her, I eat every day." But I'm starting to eat less and less.. I like being small though, I always get compliments. But I'm afraid that one day I'll be too small..

[kianacarly]

Originally Posted by NataliElizabeth

My mom is anorexic. I'm 20lbs underweight. I know its not much, but I constantly struggle with whether or not to lose more weight. I always tell myself that I'm not anorexic, I'm better than my mom, and I have nothing to worry about. I tell myself "I'll never be like her, I eat every day." But I'm starting to eat less and less.. I like being small though, I always get compliments. But I'm afraid that one day I'll be too small..

Its been my experience that having close relatives with food issues can definitely affect you. They tend to project their insecurities and bad relationship with food onto others. Even if you eat everyday you don't seem to have a great relationship with food or weight if it's stressing you out so much. I hope you pull through, bb. Just focus on eating healthy foods you enjoy, or looking up new and fun recipes to make your eating experience more positive. I'm sorry about your mom. I hope she's getting help.

[geebee889]

I'm 5'1" and 120, but I still don't like the way I look. I've slowed down my weight loss because I don't want to get sick and end up in a hospital.

[Tautou107]

i went from 149 lbs to 110 lbs (at 5'5") and i don't know how to stop because each time i reach a goal weight, i can't see any difference in my body and so i change the number to a lower one. most days i have no appetite and will eat around 400 - 600 calories. my fingers are constantly blue and i have lanugo and sometimes i'm so dizzy i can't stand. i'm only a pound or two underweight, so i don't really feel i'm thin or sick enough to call this an "eating disorder" but i want to recover and do this the healthy way. has anyone in here had a similar experience and recovered on their own?

[HarryPotter]

Originally Posted by Tautou107

i went from 149 lbs to 110 lbs (at 5'5") and i don't know how to stop because each time i reach a goal weight, i can't see any difference in my body and so i change the number to a lower one. most days i have no appetite and will eat around 400 - 600 calories. my fingers are constantly blue and i have lanugo and sometimes i'm so dizzy i can't stand. i'm only a pound or two underweight, so i don't really feel i'm thin or sick enough to call this an "eating disorder" but i want to recover and do this the healthy way. has anyone in here had a similar experience and recovered on their own?

Body dysmorphic disorder. I've had it as long as I can remember. Everyone tells me that im skinny but I just don't see it. I feel love handles, man boobs, and a beer belly. So I diet and diet until I know I'm thin but still look fat. It's weird but I know I'm thin when I'm wearing small or medium shirts and they are still baggy on me. but I forever see those man boobs. Im not getting any better with it but what I realized is that it's ruining my life because instead of going out and having fun, I'm constantly worrying about these imperfections. If you can afford seeing a shrink I'd definitely go that route, don't let it consume you the way that I let it consume me.

[Tautou107]

Originally Posted by HarryPotter

Body dysmorphic disorder. I've had it as long as I can remember. Everyone tells me that im skinny but I just don't see it. I feel love handles, man boobs, and a beer belly. So I diet and diet until I know I'm thin but still look fat. It's weird but I know I'm thin when I'm wearing small or medium shirts and they are still baggy on me. but I forever see those man boobs. Im not getting any better with it but what I realized is that it's ruining my life because instead of going out and having fun, I'm constantly worrying about these imperfections. If you can afford seeing a shrink I'd definitely go that route, don't let it consume you the way that I let it consume me.

thanks for the response, i definitely know what you mean. the scales and the shirt sizes feel like lies or mistags, because what you actually see on your body doesn't match up. i may look into therapy and try to find something fairly affordable. you should do the same, if you can. it's a miserable thing to let consume you.

[kianacarly]

Originally Posted by Tautou107

i went from 149 lbs to 110 lbs (at 5'5") and i don't know how to stop because each time i reach a goal weight, i can't see any difference in my body and so i change the number to a lower one. most days i have no appetite and will eat around 400 - 600 calories. my fingers are constantly blue and i have lanugo and sometimes i'm so dizzy i can't stand. i'm only a pound or two underweight, so i don't really feel i'm thin or sick enough to call this an "eating disorder" but i want to recover and do this the healthy way. has anyone in here had a similar experience and recovered on their own?

TL; DR. I second body dysmorphic disorder. You don't have to be underweight or fainting everywhere to have an eating disorder. It's not easy. One of the hardest parts is eating normal meals again. Just eating a sandwich can feel like you just pigged out during a Thanksgiving dinner, and the overwhelming feeling of wanting to puke from just eating small things is strong. You sort of have to work your way back up to eating regularly and ignore that awful and sick feeling. It takes a lot of self control and it's hard but it's so worth it to power through.

Another thing is to eat healthy and exercise, but don't overdo it. Try to plan your meals for the week with all the nutrients you need in mind, not just caloric and fat content. There are websites where you can just input your stats and they will suggest meal plans and recipes based on how many calories you need a day, and any dietary restrictions. Look online for fun and healthy recipes. I find that taking health classes and learning about proper nutrition online really helped my outlook on food. That research helps you to learn what your body needs and why, and they generally promote eating healthy in a positive way, as opposed to harmful pro-ana views.

It's kind of a psychological thing you have to overcome though. Everybody is different, but I find that as long as I'm exercising regularly (I do Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred just to maintain my weight and be toned, not to lose) and eating pretty healthily, I pretty much just say "f you" to my reflection if I'm looking off to me that day. You just have to tell yourself that health is the priority, not pounds, and if you know you're living healthily, then it's most likely in your head. Also, scales are evil. I don't even keep one in the house. I refuse to weigh myself because it's incredibly triggering, so consider that too. Health > a certain number on the scale.

Sorry for the tl;dr, but I hope you get better. I urge you to at least seek counseling because those negative thoughts may eventually fade, but in my experience they never go away completely. Good luck, bb. It takes time, but you'll get there.