Weight Rant

[kippurbird]

The frustration I'm feeling over this subject is rather palitable. It's not something that I talk about often as it's not something that I think about (which is something I pride myself on) however when your mother decides that it is a good topic of conversation almost every time you get into the car alone with her, it does begin to way heavily on the mind.

My mother (and aparently father) seem to believe that I have a weight problem. That I'm fat. And I sort of agree with them to a certain point. Yes I probably do need to loose some weight and I have been trying it just doesn't seem to be working very well.

The way I've been trying is by watching what I eat. This works on and off intermitently. Apparently the food at the Berg isn't the best for me and what not. But in any case, what I ever I do, it doesn't seem to work and I don't know what to do.

I don't like having to worry about my weight. It's annoying. It's sooo just not an issue that I find important. It's just dumb to have to worry about such a thing and it's taking up more time than I'd like for it to do. I think I'm going to run off and scream this is frustrating me so badly.

Comments

Aw...*hugs*

[artemis85.livejournal.com]

I don't worry about my weight. I could stand to lose some sure, a lot of people could say that, but I'm not starving myself in an attempt to get really thin.

If you're not worried about your weight that much, I'd be willing to bet that you're right not to worry over it. My relatives used to do a similar thing to me, back a few years ago before I finally did lose some weight. I didn't let it bother me...

There is a big difference between being seriously overweight and just have a couple extra pounds. Sounds to me like your parents are giving you the third-degree over something that's not really a big deal. Nit-picking, I suppose. I'm sure that their intentions are all good, but...

All in all, I guess what I mean to say is I wouldn't worry too much about it. If the doctor was telling you to lose a few pounds, that would be different, but I think that you're right to not worry. :)

Weighty Matters (Not!)

[obadiah.livejournal.com]

My personal philosophy with weight is this: as long as there's no medical issue (i.e., you're so fat or so thin that it's a health risk), be whatever makes you happy. People should be the ultimate arbiter in comfort with their own bodies.

[indongcho.livejournal.com]

As long as you're healthy enough, I think it's no big deal. My mother keeps telling me I'm gaining weight, but I'm not fat, and still thin enough that it's not embarassing to wear a choli... That's enough for me.

Maybe you could ask your mother which she would prefer- that you put on a couple of pounds, or worry about your weight until you get ill and your ribs start showing? I'm not sure if that method would work with her, though. I have a lot of (unfortunate) experience with saying the wrong thing and starting a fight.