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
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?”
avoiding looking in the mirror
never letting anyone take your picture