Is it normal to have an overwhelming fear of getting fat?

I'm 18 Im 5'3" tall and I weigh about 130 pounds. I know I'm not fat, but for some reason I feel like I should weigh less. Whenever my boyfriend goes to pick me up I'm always afraid he's going to think I'm heavy. I mentioned this to him and he thinks it's completely ridiculous. He has never made any kind of comments or anything to make me feel this way, but I can't help it. I'm also afraid to eat a lot and I put myself on this pattern or eating about once a day, sometimes two. I know this isn't healthy, but I just can't help myself. When I do eat I'm hardly even hungry enough to finish what is on my plate. Is this normal?

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Based on 66 votes (29 yes)
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Comments ( 13 )
  • Anonymouslynormal

    4 words!!! GO SEE A DOCTOR!! end of comment.. just do yourself a favor and do it.. ASAP

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  • femmefatale12

    Yeah it's called an eating disorder. Just go on the master cleanse for a few days and you'll be fine.

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  • kcorigsby

    It's never been consistent it's been on and off for awhile now :/

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  • sandinmyambergerbuns

    its pretty normal, i am actually the exact same height and weight as you and i fear the same thing. i am not as skinny as other girls so i feel like i am too heavy. its about an average size. try not to worry about it though as long as you are eating healthy and getting enough exercise you will be fine

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  • TyLee

    This is the definitely the beginning of a problem so you should take control now while you can. There is nothing wrong with wanting to lose some weight so that you feel confident and happy with yourself. The trick is not eating only once a day though. You need to focus on your portion size and what you are putting in your mouth. A healthy diet is super important. Exercise is good too. (If you enjoy reading I recommend the book skinnybitch. It's actually not a book about being too skinny or bitchy lol but it can help you make better choices and live a healthier lifestyle. I like it because it explains what will cause weight gain/loss and why.) Anyway good luck and seriously don't worry too much about your weight. It is normal so as long as you aren't gaining you are in pretty good shape.

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  • You're on a fast track to anorexia.

    If you would like to control your weight AND eat like a normal person, just start exercising.

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  • spiritguide24

    holy crap gilr/boy. your waaaaay beyond the limit of being skinny! anorexia! i have those issues too though. all the time! im 108 and im 18 years old. for me it was because my mom was a fat ass but never wanted any of her girls to be fat so she made us starve ourselves! and now that i practiced it so much it's sorta a ver bad habit so yeah. i hears yah!

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  • Chillpill

    what you're doing to your body sounds counter-productive. We all need a steady intake of quality food to function properly. Why not look up a healthy eating plan online with regular meals of nutritious food to prevent any urges to snack on junk. You're the one in charge of your eating. So don't worry.

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  • MissClaire

    I would nip it in the bud now before your in trouble and it ends up consuming your every thought - Im sure thats not how you want to live your life - controled by obsessive thoughts.

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  • bubber

    Isn't that a sign of anorexia?

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  • Vetterman

    it is definately the start of a eating disorder, either anorexia or bulemia, possibly another one. You need to adresss it ASAP, or you will start to thinking that this is normal for you, and it could quickly kill you. please do yourself a favor, search out help, on the web there is alot of information.

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  • dom180

    See a doctor NOW if you are worried, or at least talk to your bf about it. Could be the early stages of anorexia.

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  • "You can you always be thinner... Look... Better"

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