I have some serious problems with food?

[Claire]

I'm at an adverage weight for my height (I'm 5'4 and 123lbs) but every time I look at my self in the mirror especially if I'm in my underwear of tight clothes I just think fat fat fat and depends on the day break down and cry. If there is any carbs or fat in my food I will feel extremely guilty after eating it. I starved myself for a while and lost only about 10 pounds but I resisted to stop because it was affecting my family I stopped before it got worse and before my family realised I was heading towards anorexia. How can I stop myself with this problem I have.

[Katie Brooks]

First of all eating Fat is not a bad thing necessarily, if you starve yourself your body will go into starvation mode and store fat. Basically your body fat % will increase as you are not feeding your muscles so your muscle mass will decrease thus giving you a fatty figure. Dont worry though you can make the changes needed. Eat plenty of protein & essential fats while adding weight training & cardio. Id say in 2-3 months you will feel leaner & happier. Good luck x

[Bright-Darkness-X]

Talk to someone you know and trust such as a close friend. If not them, maybe a school counsellor. It's good to take charge of your health but not to starve yourself. You seem to be a healthy weight for your height. As you get older your body will grow and change but as of now focus on being happy and comfortable in your own skin.
All the best

[jahnisha]

Your not fat at all so stop beating Your self up im 280 pounds and your complaining please dont you could be worse. Its people in the world that are starving and your worried about carbs come on at 124 pounds i would say your a wonderful weight you can fit almost everything and look good in it focus on your pro instead of your cons

[Tutti Frutti]

10 Steps to Positive Body Image
One list cannot automatically tell you how to turn negative body thoughts into positive body image, but it can introduce you to healthier ways of looking at yourself and your body. The more you practice these new thought patterns, the better you will feel about who you are and the body you naturally have.
Appreciate all that your body can do. Every day your body carries you closer to your dreams. Celebrate all of the amazing things your body does for you—running, dancing, breathing, laughing, dreaming, etc.
Keep a top-ten list of things you like about yourself—things that aren’t related to how much you weigh or what you look like. Read your list often. Add to it as you become aware of more things to like about yourself.
Remind yourself that “true beauty” is not simply skin deep. When you feel good about yourself and who you are, you carry yourself with a sense of confidence, self-acceptance, and openness that makes you beautiful regardless of whether you physically look like a supermodel. Beauty is a state of mind, not a state of your body.
Look at yourself as a whole person. When you see yourself in a mirror or in your mind, choose not to focus on specific body parts. See yourself as you want others to see you–as a whole person.
Surround yourself with positive people. It is easier to feel good about yourself and your body when you are around others who are supportive and who recognize the importance of liking yourself just as you naturally are.
Shut down those voices in your head that tell you your body is not “right” or that you are a “bad” person. You can overpower those negative thoughts with positive ones. The next time you start to tear yourself down, build yourself back up with a few quick affirmations that work for you.
Wear clothes that are comfortable and that make you feel good about your body. Work with your body, not against it.
Become a critical viewer of social and media messages. Pay attention to images, slogans, or attitudes that make you feel bad about yourself or your body. Protest these messages: write a letter to the advertiser or talk back to the image or message
Do something nice for yourself--something that lets your body know you appreciate it. Take a bubble bath, make time for a nap, find a peaceful place outside to relax.
Use the time and energy that you might have spent worrying about food, calories, and your weight to do something to help others. Sometimes reaching out to other people can help you feel better about yourself and can make a positive change in our world.