Your belly peeking over the top of your low-rise jeans is enough to start the teasing. You're not fat, but your muffin top is the first thing everyone notices.
What to do: First, try a reality check. Our culture promotes an abnormal thinness for women. And some girls internalize this distorted body image, just as the hip area fills out due to normal development. Is that you? Your friends? If your weight is truly out of line, your doctor can recommend a safe weight loss plan. Looser clothing, more flattering jeans, and cute cardigans can take eyes off your mid-section.
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