Originally posted by bounceswoosh

It's so hard to tell the difference between healthy goals and unhealthy self-image. When I was in high school, I was at a martial arts studio pretty much every waking hour that I wasn't in school. I remember always thinking I was overweight. Now, looking at pictures of myself back then, I was a twig! I didn't have bulging muscle, but I sure didn't have bulging fat, either. I was lean. I just couldn't see it through my own expectations.
I know what you mean-
me too! I look at the pics of myself in high school- I thought I was whalin'
but- I was just muscular!
I mean- I had to wear men's boots because my calves were so big. They were big because I cycled everywhere...same with my thighs and butt. Sure I had some fat on me- unfortunately I am NOT genetically predisposed to lean and tall...but really- I was fine. And yet- I thought I was HUGE.

Kimba

It's a travesty what is happening to young girls and their views of themselves. They go on diets and limit themselves- but they need fats and proteins in their diets to promote healthy growth!

It's sad, really.