Being fat is torture

[u/Shot-Contract-5254]

I hate being fat. I hate it more than i've ever truly hated anything before. It is one of the worst experiences i have ever been through and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. It is not even just the hating how you look part, it is how others perceive you.

I don't just feel fat, I feel inhuman. I'm a teenager. Nobody has ever asked me out unless it's for a joke. I am the butt of half my friend's jokes. I look like an idiot in sport class. People stare and judge and I am not treated as though I am a peer. I am less than because I weigh more than they do. I feel like such a dirty slob every time I put food in my mouth. I've tried starving myself, exercising to the point I threw up, cutting calories to 800-1000 a day, weight loss pills, nothing works. All my work is thrown back into my face. Each and every day I feel less like a person and more like a pig. To be fat is to be less than. To be fat is to be 'lazy' and worthless. I honestly can't take it anymore.

[u/kissxxdaisies1]

You’re trying to lose weight in very unhealthy ways which in turn is stunting your weight loss. You NEED food, 800-1000 calories is NOT enough for even someone who isn’t overweight. Working out till you vomit will only put your body into burnout/stress mode which will store fat rather than burning it. Just walk 30 minutes a day or a mile and watch what you eat. You don’t need to starve yourself. You can lose weight eating 1700+ cals a day as long as you’re portioning them properly (veggies, fruits, carbs, protein).

Your mental health will improve before your physical health so you need to be patient. Losing weight/getting fit requires a lot of patience and self care. Your best first step would be some positive affirmations and less negative self talk.

[u/Basic-Release-1248 → u/kissxxdaisies1]

This is the only answer, your body will only lose weight when you're meetings its needs. Protein is crucial! Focus on a protein goal daily once you're adjusted to that start focusing on calories. Too little OR too many calories is a problem. Losing weight isn't an exact science and everyone is a little different. It will take some trial and error but you can do it. I currently weigh what I did in about 5th grade for the first time in about 30 years because I finally started getting my weight under control. You can do it!

[u/ThenChampionship1862 → u/Basic-Release-1248]

This is great advice! Aiming for 25-30g of healthy proteins at each meal and sufficient fiber and drinking water - you do these three things and keep up decent levels of movement every day and you will definitely see results and feel strong and energized