Is it wrong?

United States
May 3, 2008 2:39pm CST
That I have always wanted to lose weight? I've always been the "fat" kid. And sometimes it sucks. Since I am 15 and still attend high school, the kids can be extremely mean. Boys make fun of me, girls whisper behind my back about the way I look. I guess I can't really say that I'm not comfortable with myself. I am. I like myself the way I am. But I have always wanted to be one of those girls that can wear whatever they want and look good in it. Is that so wrong?
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22 responses
@goergineo (1498)
• Jordan
3 May 08
no, it is not wrong at all. but, you have to know that loosing weight got nothing to do with making you a better person. you are great, the way you are. so, your goal to lose weight could be to make you more active for example .... etc. never think that loosing weight is the key for making you a better person. It is only external.
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@Zamoin (17)
• United States
3 May 08
Of course not. Most everyone wants to lose weight, and if you actually are moderately weight and don't plan to starve yourself, it's perfectly acceptable to wish you were one of the skinny girls. Have you tried changing your diet and joining a sports team or starting to exercise more? That could help keep you in shape.
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@mbs730 (2147)
• Canada
4 May 08
I feel for you, I really do. I have always battled my weight. And thats great if you are happy with the way you are. Thats REALLY good. You accept who you are, even though you still have a wish you were slim. I have never been comfortable with my body and I think if I was I would be a lot happier. But just be careful with what you eat only for health reasons that you could face in the future.
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@dmillman (2273)
• United States
4 May 08
No, it's not wrong to wish that. Maybe people wish that they were skinnier - I know that I do. I was a pretty decent weight when I was school, so I don't know what it's like to be fat, but I can imagine. I was picked on for other reasons. I know how kids can be so cruel. All you want to do is fit in somewhere, to feel that you belong, and they make you feel like an outcast. It's horrible. I'd like to tell you to not let it get to you, but I know how hard that is when you hear it all the time. The best I can do is to say to do the best you can in your studies and career, and one day you may be laughing at all of them instead!!!
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@manalove (65)
4 May 08
If you are a female and are over weight you need to have your mom take you to the doctor and be tested for pcos. I started have weight problems as a child when I became a teenager it only got worse. I am now 28yrs and I was told that I have pcos and 1 in 10 women have it and don't know they have. I have had it for 17yrs and just found out . It's a good idea to be tested . Rather safe than sorry. If you don't have it awsome . Cut out all pasta and processed foods eat lots of fruits and veggies I have lost 15 pounds in 4 weeks doing this I love it much healthier I think.
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@tonibabe (189)
4 May 08
no everyone wants to be thin and wear what they want and be like the celebs its natural! i know kids can be mean at school and as long as you dont take it to heart and start starving yourself then youll be ok! i was unhappy with the way i looked so i excercised alot and i lost abit of weight (not too much) but i was toned and it made me alot happier! as long as you are happy with the way you look thats all that matters it doesnt matter what other people think
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• United States
4 May 08
It's definitely not wrong to want to do that. It's also not wrong to be overweight either, except for health reasons. Those other kids are just jerks and before you know it, you will be graduating and won't have to deal with them anymore. Yes, other people can be that way, too, but they're just immature. I would say go ahead and try to lose weight as long as you don't let those other people determine how thin you should be.
@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
4 May 08
Of course it's all right. As long as you are doing it for yourself and for the right reasons which it sounds like you are. That you want to do it for yourself. That's the important thing. Make sure you also do it correctly. You want to make sure you don't do a crash diet or a fad one that will take the weight off quickly but cause other health problems. You don't want to starve yourself either. Believe me I do know how you feel. I've had problems with my weight all my life. I'm currently working on trying to lose some. It's not easy but it's slowly coming off. It sure goes on a lot easier doesn't it? Just remember though weight has nothing to do with who you are inside. You will always be the same person. That won't change whether you are skinny or fat.
@djmarion (4898)
• Philippines
4 May 08
nothing is wrong in wanting to loose weight and trying to achieve a good figure, i myself also wants to loose a little weight despite the fact that i am not really fat, i want to achieve the perfect figure and i don't see anything wrong with that. as long as we are doing it in the right way and we are not causing harm to anyone in the process then we can always loose weight.
@danzer (2723)
• Philippines
3 May 08
Being obese has it's health concerns that may affect you later in life. So it might be better for you to start an exercise program. But first consult your doctor about it. The best way to lose weight is physical exercise. You may have a big body but if you are physically fit, then all is well with you. It's a good thing to be physically fit and good looking.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
3 May 08
Hi Misa, It has always been the case that kids make fun of other kids because of their weight. Some kids are just naturally big, and there is nothing wrong with it, unless it becomes a health problem. It's good that you are not uncomfortable with yourself, because that could be a real problem. Be yourself and be happy with that. Blessings.
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• United States
3 May 08
I completely know how you feel. i too had the same problem growing up(even thought I am still young only 18) but I had always gotten picked on and with me I wasn't comfortable about my weight. But as I grew up I just decided to not let them bother me and soon they stopped. I have lost allot of weight when i joined cheer leading but I still want to loose more weight because I have quit cheer leading and gained some of it back. But I believe that secretly many girls want to loose weight to fit in all the cute clothes, your not the only one. But weight isn't everything I met a girl who was very overweight but she had the warmest personality I hardly noticed her size. Just dont let weight get in your way of living your life ignore what the kids at school say they just don't know what it feels like for you and atleast there are only 4 years of high school and you never have to see them again. Good luck and just remind yourself that you are beautiful just the way you are!
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@Alnitak (423)
• Italy
4 May 08
It's not wrong that you have always wanted to lose weight, but it could be if you would want to do it only because of other people. But if you like yourself and understand that people are mean only because "they have to" among friends, I don't think it is a big problem for you... Just take care of yourself if you need to lose weight because of your health or if you really want to FOR YOURSELF, not for what stupid comments :P
@licong (33)
• China
4 May 08
Of course not ,to tell the truth,I know in Hongkong ,there was a famous star named feijie who is very "fat" but famous!,and also there are a lot of people like her but not look her in another way. walk in you own way and let others say it,just be yourself!
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
4 May 08
It is good that you are happy with yourself and confident! You are at such a tough age because as you said....kids can be so very mean. I am older now but when I was a teen, I was underweight and had zits and my mom made me dress weird and I never got boobs. It was tough but I'm 51 now and still here and very comfortable in who I am now. It took me years but I put on some weight, lost the zits, dress in my own way and never got boobs. If you want to lose weight, make it your personal little project and work on it. Do it for you and no one else. And remember, not everyone is built to look good in everything and it is not all about being "thin". I was very thin and tall as well. I had a horrible time finding clothes that looked well. I would have given anything for a fuller figure. Everyone is different...look around you. The older you get, the less you will find people being mean to you for this sort of thing.
@Malyck (3425)
• Australia
4 May 08
I don't think it's wrong at all, especially since it seems that you want to do it for the right reasons - for yourself, and not just because of the cruel little as*holes (pardon me) that will say mean things because they can. It's great that you like yourself, and that's the important thing - that you like who you are, but you want to do something for yourself, like get in "better" shape and be able to do some things/wear some things that you might not be able to do now. I wish you the best - good luck, have fun, and never lose the person you are =)
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
4 May 08
It is good that you are weight conscious at this age. It may be best for your health in the future. However do be mindful that you do not just lose the weight to fit in with the crowd. Do it for you because it makes you feel good. No matter what others say now to put you down gaurd your attitude because there is just one you and it is best to be an adult without a chip on your shoulder. You mentioned that you are comfortable with who you are. That is the best start you could ever give yourself. Now lose your weight to fit into something you really like and not to fit in with the crowd. (LOL)
@grace24 (1050)
• Philippines
4 May 08
no its not wrong to be fat..but if youre not comfortable with yourself because they are making fun of you just ignore them and try to loose some weight but dont starve yourself..so that you will be more comfortable of yourself...
• Canada
4 May 08
I use to be a "fat" kid. Seriously though it looks to me the only reason you want to become "thin" is because people are picking on you too much. You shouldn't care what other people say or do because if it doesn't get to you im sure they will stop. If you are those type of people who always are concerned about their self image try going to a gym or even self defense classes to help your self esteem.
@msnbtech (283)
• India
4 May 08
no you can wear your own dress and all because it's body your wish dont care about anybody else go on your way