Are you too skinny??!
Question: My sister is very thin and I recently learned that she is very self concious about her weight. I always thought she was the lucky one because I have to watch what I eat and she can't gain weight. She sometimes cries because ppl tell her how she is too skinny. She says she feels so unattractive. I really feel bad for her. She is so beautiful. She never makes fun of ppl for their size bcuz she says that ppl don't understand how embarassing and hurtful it is.
Does anyone else have this problem? Or a WT. problem at all? How do you deal with it?
Answers: My sister is very thin and I recently learned that she is very self concious about her weight. I always thought she was the lucky one because I have to watch what I eat and she can't gain weight. She sometimes cries because ppl tell her how she is too skinny. She says she feels so unattractive. I really feel bad for her. She is so beautiful. She never makes fun of ppl for their size bcuz she says that ppl don't understand how embarassing and hurtful it is.
Does anyone else have this problem? Or a WT. problem at all? How do you deal with it?
Healthy weight range for a non-pregnant woman who is 5 foot 6 is about 120 to 150 pounds, and for 6 months pregnant, add about 10 pounds, so your sister is very underweight.
One criteria for a diagnosis of anorexia is someone who keeps their weight, by effort, at least 15% below normal. Weight-wise she is in that category (and would be even if she weighed 105) -though if she's naturally that thin, she still needs to eat more if only for the baby. Please try to talk to her obstetrician about this, because she could be putting the baby at risk, as well as her own health. Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of all mental disorders.
It might be good to go to the doctor with her for her next prenatal exam - or make sure she's getting them, if she is not.
I myself don`t have a weight problem.But I do know someone very close to me that does.She too experiences rude ppl.I tell her ppl are going to be rude no matter what.You,and only YOU have to be kind to yourself.So tell your sister how u feel.Happy New Year !!
I don't think people are trying to make fun of her when they say she is too skinny. They may be concerned for her health.
I think that people who tell your sister she is too skinny is just a bunch of jealous b****s. They don't like the fact that your sister has it easy, while they have to diet and exercise to maintain their figures.
I do not have a weight problem, but a few years ago I was skinny (naturally too, I have never dieted in my life) I was 5'6 and 120. Now I am 150, but I do not exercise, so I guess I am lucky to be 150
I'm 4 ft 11in and i finally pushed myself to 83 lb (my goal is 85).
I feel bad for ur sis since it really sux to always b afraid of what others think of urself all the time. Ur sis is really underweight, especially for 5'6. my mom is 5'1 and she's fine at 97, but ur sis?!! thats horrible.
what i do is keep tellin myself that what others think is not important, and get strong support from the ppl u love, its a real booster when ppl support u. ur sis has to remember that yes being fat is not pretty, but bein too skinny isnt either. its not easy bein just right, but it doesnt mean u should put urself in a deadly situation that can lead to the death of urself and a baby (since she's pregnant). Ppl can b such snobs, they r always lookin for perfection, but the truth hurts when there is no perfect body. its all about how YOU feel about urself. ur sis should not have to worry over what other ppl think when its ur body and ur health and ur life, not theirs. Life's too short for u to worry about something like appearance. ur looks wont last forever, but how u spend ur time in this life will last in ur memories for a long long time
ps-im not religious if that last statement sounded like it, its just a really nice note that i like to say to myself to remind myself how fragile life is
I THINK PEOPLE NEED TO KEEP THEIR OPINIONS TO THEMSELVES. Sorry about the caps. Im not yelling I just forgot that I had it on. Ayways.....fat people get really mad and upset if you bring up their weight, and everyone agrees usually that its an innappropriate thing to do. If you are underweight it dosnt give people the right to make comments and tel her that she is too skinny. The next time someone says something like that to her, she should turn around and say "I dont comment on how fat you are, so please dont comment about my weight thank you." My friend used to say that to people and that usually shut them up really quick.
I've been wanting to put on weight for ages now coz I hate being skinny. I eat lots but it just seems nothings happening. It makes me really self consious what I wear. I think I'd be alot more confident if I could put on some weight I always think people are judging me for being thin. I hope your sister is ok