I Refuse

I have always been slim due to regular exercise as a child and young adult, ever since stopping that (8-12 hours training a week) I haven't felt quite comfortable in my own skin, always wishing to be slimmer still.

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I've suffered eating disorders. I often praise and admire my slim/curvy/larger friends for their beauty, but will still stand in the mirror and feel disappointed.

Compared to people around me I am the slim one, and I'm trying to concentrate on promoting healthy living in my own life and to my friends. To become accepting of my own body will be a challenge but I refuse to let these poisonous thoughts control my life.