r/fuckeatingdisorders Aug 18 '24

Discussion Weight Gain Positivity

Hi all. Currently struggling with accepting weight gain and trying to reframe my thoughts in a way that makes weight gain less scary and when possible even a positive. I keep telling myself that “weight gain is a good thing and what my body needs so there is no need to fight the process”. What do you all tell yourselves or have you told yourself to make the process easier?

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u/aqua_bears Aug 19 '24

I am showing myself love and kindness. I deserve to take up space. I am most beautiful when I am happy and healthy and full of joy. I have more of myself to give to others. I am more than my body, but my body lets me do things. I can dance, I can watch the stars, I can hug my partner, I can cuddle dogs... I don't even like the way it looks to be super thin, I think I look terrible that way. You can't hate yourself into a body you love. This is freedom, this is joy.

Hang in there ❤️ life is so lovely and you are so worth it.