My whole life I was the skinny girl, the toothpick, the one who was always on the bottom end of the growth chart. I know most of you are probably thinking, "Oh boohoo being skinny is so hard" but honestly, boohoo. Because if you are like me you know that growing up as the "skinny girl" isn't all it's cracked up to be. Here are eight things the "skinny girl" wants you to know.
1. "You're so skinny."
It's simply not something I want to be told. I've probably heard these words from every single person I've come in contact with. Listen, we know we are skinny, we look in the mirror every day just like everyone else. I also know it was meant as a compliment, but let me just say it's the farthest thing from it. If you want to compliment me, try my hair or my shoes. My body weight isn't something to comment about. I don't comment about yours.
2. We have insecurities too.
Like I said, we look in the mirror every day too and we don't always like what we see. It isn't because I think I look fat but know that being skinny doesn't solve everything. We are all girls, and we are all insecure about things.
3. We have trouble shopping too.
It is really just a guessing game when it comes to what will fit and what won't. The downside, there isn't really a smaller size - unless you want to shop in the kid section. Also, forget about clearance shopping because finding an extra small in the clearance section is like locating a magic rock that would make us all happy about who we are as human beings - so basically impossible.
4. Yes, I have had something to eat today.
And guess what, it was probably more then you ate. In no way am I bragging about this - but seriously, I ate that entire pizza by myself and I can't gain an ounce. I know you are just concerned that I'll blow away in the wind, but it hasn't happened yet so I don't think there is much cause for alarm.
5. I am healthy.
This one I think is the hardest because being skinny means that you are sometimes looked at as if you are unhealthy. Most of the time it is just how we are, we can't help it. If our doctors aren't concerned, you don't need to be.
6. I hate working out.
I may be skinny, but I am far from fit. Also, I'm definitely lacking in the muscle department because opening that door was basically my workout for the day.
7. You don't want to look like us.
As I said earlier, we have insecurities too - and being my size isn't going to solve yours. I'm tired of hearing this because in all honesty I want to be your size. I guess we all just have to figure out how to love ourselves for who we are and what size we are.
8. Skinny shaming is a thing.
Commenting or judging someone weight is always wrong - whether they are big or small. Don't think this only goes one way.
So yeah, being the skinny girl wasn't what I wished for, the small boobs are a bit of a drag - well not literally. But it has its perks too, the kid's section actually is pretty cheap.
