I hate myself please help?!

Keep in mind you're still a teenager and you still do have some baby fat on you. As you grow older, some of this baby fat will go away on its own, and so dont think you're going to be the same size you are right now forever. Dont beat yourself up by focusing on your appearance. I know teenagers tend to be obsessed with how they look, but trust me a couple years down the line, it wont even matter what size you are...what will matter is what kind of a person you are.

Why do you have the friends you do.? Are you friends with them because of how they look or are you friends with them because you genuinely like them regardless of how they look.? If you're hanging around with people simply because of their looks, find yourself new friends that make you feel good about yourself. True friends accept you as you are. Surround yourself with people who like you for who you are. And in turn appreciate them for who they are. Focus on personality...the inner qualities in you and in others. Beauty is short lived...people's external features change as they grow older...some people get prettier as they get older, some get uglier. In the end, the people who will stick by your side are those who accept you as you are, the person who are, not your physical appearance.

also, how you project yourself makes a big difference toward how you look. Look at Queen Latifah...she is not skinny but the fact that she carries herself with so much confidence makes her shine and stand out in a crowd. Love yourself and others will love you too. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you are beautiful, see yourself as beautiful as you are, and others will see you as beautiful too. Dont compare yourself to other people. See yourself as a unique individual and be proud of every bit of yourself. Focus on what you are good at...the qualities in you that you are proud of, and let them shine.

You're an awesome person...you just need to get to know yourself better. *Big hug*Health Question & Answer

---

---

There are several things you can try. First, find some interests that don't focus on your appearance but on abilities and talents you have. That way you can make friends based on shared interests rather than "popularity contests." They'll like you for you, not for your looks.

Second, you might try a sport that will help you get in shape, which can improve your mood. It may or may not also help you lose weight, but more importantly it can help you improve your self-confidence and again give you a chance to make a different set of friends.

There may be counselling programs at your school or through your church or community that can give you advice and help you. Finally, remember that there are people who care about you for who you are. No one is perfect, and the "beautiful people" you want to resemble may have their own problems you don't know about. If you can find something in your life to feel grateful for each day, that's another powerful way to gain confidence and a more positive outlook.

Good luck.Health Question & Answer

---

---

if your "friends" are skinny and pretty but they hang out with you, you must have some great friends who arent shallow and love you for who you are. if you are really concerned about you wait, you can try to diet on your own. if you cant lose weight no your own, though, say something to your doctor in private so they dont go telling your parents. Health Question & Answer

---

---

You have to exercise in addition to a healthy diet. Weights are fabulous. If you can manage cardio a couple of times a week for 20 to 30 mins then weights a couple of times a week. Muscles are the ultimate fat burners. If you just diet your metabolism will slow down and make you more susceptible to gaining weight. When I was your age I used to pray to god to let me wake up skinny. I know how you feel. Don't use your weight to track your progress, use measurements. Don't starve. Eat breakfast preferably high fibre. Its not really how much you eat as much as it is what you eat. All you need is information and to be kind to your gorgeous self. The best book I've read about weight loss is You on a Diet by Dr Oz. It addresses psychological reasons that cause weight gain (anxiety) and exactly how your body works.So interesting.
I also found this site. I didn't check all of the articles but there is a lot of info.
http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightloss/...
http://www.realage.com/ct/shape-up-slim-...
If you want a diet buddy email me. Best of luck to you. You will do it.xoHealth Question & Answer

---

---

seriously join like all the sports you can, new friends, great on you r college application and in the long ru will benifit you for the rest of your life. try soccer aand basketballHealth Question & Answer

---

---

Go to a gym like three days a week, also get a health trainer to help you. They get you in shape and eating healthy!Health Question & Answer

---

---

yikesHealth Question & Answer

---

---

Theres a really helpfull website abwt this called

finalclan.net

i suggest you go to it it helped meHealth Question & Answer

---

---

exercise everday and watch wat u eat don't eat alot be sure to exercise everydayHealth Question & Answer

---

---

i suggest healthy eating like vegetables and fruits and working out Health Question & Answer

---

---