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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter was not overweight per se as a teen.  She was just a bit chubby.  Unfortunately, it meant that most of the teen clothing fitted her in a way that made her feel selfconsious.  She felt her waist was too thick, she had a muffin top, she had back fat etc. We are not a junk food family but we are also not a terribly active family. I am also skinny fat.  Anyways, she remained like this for the entire HS and college. Interestingly, she dressed in a older person manner so her clothes hid her figure and she looked quite good. But, she was very, very unhappy about herself.  After college, she actually started eating health food only. Mainly fruits, veggies, protein, yogurt, nuts and seeds. She started to drop weight and then she started to exercise. She is still not very high energy and active, but much better than before. She is skinny, her hair,teeth, skin looks very good and she she can wear more trendy clothes.

When she was chubbier, she really disliked herself.  We thought she looked beautiful and normal. She looked very age appropriate. Unfortunately, right now, she thinks that she looks good, is eating smarter and is skinnier.  I agree. But, I also worry that when she will put on weight again due to pregnancy, hormones or aging...she is going to hate herself again.  She compares herself with others all the time.  Why does she want to paint herself in a corner like this?  [/quote]

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