becomeethereal:

fave things about growing up chubby:

  • feeling like the ‘unattractive’ friend
  • being called the ‘wingman’
  • acting as a personal shopper for your smaller sized friends
  • not being able to fit into any of the popular clothing brands
  • “oh shut up, you aren’t even plus size!!”
  • “you have a really cute face though!!”
  • trying to wear baggy clothes so they don’t cling to your body
  • “nice rolls”
  • earthquake and tsunami jokes
  • gym class. everything about gym class
  • developing a bad posture from trying to appear smaller than you are
  • not getting asked to school dances, or even to dance once you’re there
  • needing a special uniform/costume in dance/team sports
  • not wanting to eat in front of anyone
  • having what is a serious eating disorder turned into a joke
  • being compared to elephants/whales
  • little to no positive media representation
  • low self confidence, depression, and anxiety
  • “concerned” looks/comments from family members
  • having people assume you don’t care about yourself/body
  • hoarding snacks to eat in secret
  • being stared at when you go into particular stores
  • buying mens clothing because the sizes are more generous
  • crying in the change room
  • having doctors assume every problem in your life is due to your weight
  • “so are you trying to lose weight?”
  • “are you sure you want to eat that?”
  • “just try eating less!!”
  • avoiding looking in the mirror
  • never letting anyone take your picture

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