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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mother was overweight and throughout my entire life she fat shamed me. I was never fit enough for her.  No I wasn’t skinny- I developed curves etc.  but I definitely was in great shape for most of my life.  But she always made me feel fat because of her own issues.  When I look at photos of my younger self I’m so upset - I wasn’t fat at all.  So back off is my advice. [/quote]

+1 my parents also made me feel fat as a kid and always talked about what I ate - but I look at pictures now and I wasn’t even the least bit chubby.[/quote]

Same same!!! And NOW, I am fat. But I look at pictures and realize I was never overweight until college. I just identified as a fat kid starting around puberty. And I freaking wasn't!!! I always wondered why I never once got made fun of for being fat. Now I know. [/quote]

Another person who was not fat in middle school or high school but I was made to feel fat by the family.  When I look back at photos from that
era my weight was just right and in no way was I overweight at all. I actually had a good figure. [/quote]

Me also! I think my first diet started at around age 13. If I could go back in time, I'd tell myself not to ever start dieting. It's been a non-stop yo yo ever since. I don't restrict anything in our house. I grew up that way and I swore I would never do that to my kids. I think it's more important to be active.[/quote]

Same. I was born prematurely. As a young child, I was forced to eat, and even punished when I didn’t. Then, due to a family member’s health issues, food at home was restricted, and there were few treats. Then — at what I now realize was a bounce towards puberty - I gained weight and was treated as “fat” with restrictions.  When I look at pictures of myself from that era, I really was fine.

I know that my parents had good intentions, but between being forced to eat early on, and then shamed for not sticking to dietary restrictions that were not even intended for me, I’ve never learned how to let my body KNOW what fuels I need to function well.  [/quote]

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