Identifying Feelings
It’s common to experience some emotional ups and downs throughout the adolescent years because so many changes occur during this time. These feelings could be exacerbated if a person is having trouble losing weight.
Of course, not everyone who is overweight is concerned or unhappy about it. Many of us are familiar with both insecure, fit, and larger-framed, confident folks. Teenagers who are concerned about their weight, however, could feel self-conscious since there is frequent pressure to appear a specific way.
Keep participating to increase your confidence. Here are a few concepts:
Participate in volunteer work that you truly like. Since you’ll be volunteering alongside like-minded others, your attention will be on a single objective.
Participate in after-school clubs and other activities.
Learn about events in your neighbourhood library, theatre club or any hobbies you like to pursue.
Make an effort to form a few meaningful relationships. Anyone can manage the ups and downs of life if they have a couple of real friends who are always there for them.
Keep in mind that even those who look quite confident experience shyness when entering a new scenario. When exploring new things, you might wish to enlist the assistance of a buddy.
Another way to feel good about yourself is to find others who support you. Talk to them about how you feel and how they can help (even if you just need them to listen and understand). Start by loving yourself. Instead of putting yourself down, focus on the good person you are and on your talents and the things you do well. Don’t let your emotions take over. Crying or getting angry shows the bully that they have hit a nerve — and that may just make the bullying worse. Losing your temper also can make you feel less powerful and in control.
So, giggle and face the world with conviction. There is nothing quite like weight disappointment. Each of us is attractive on the inside and out. We can maintain a healthy diet and way of life.
