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" Hey Jess! I am a 9th grader who has a big problem. My dad criticizes me daily about how I look. Whenever I eat something he tells me that I am going to get fat. I recently started working out (I ran on the treadmill for 15 mins straight, then did weight lifting, squats/sit ups etc.). I told him that I started to work out because I thought he would be proud of me. He automatically said &amp;quot;Oh that&amp;#039;s good your finally going to lose some weight.&amp;quot; I didn&amp;#039;t reply, but it made me feel horrible about myself. I am already suffering from a binge eating disorder and mild depression. My dad just makes everything worse. I told him to stop commenting but he still does it. He is just very uptight sometimes. I can&amp;#039;t stand it! I do everything I can to lose weight. Please help! Alex Dear Alex, While it hurts to hear someone so important to you criticizes you even when you&amp;#039;re working towards their support, the best thing you can do is sit down and talk to him. Express how hurtful his comments can be. He might not understand the damage he is doing and good communication always brings the best results. Take the time to really explain what you are going through and what type of support you need from your dad. However, know that your dad&amp;#039;s opinion is not the most important, and that he probably has body image insecurities his own that have nothing to do with you. In order to successfully change into a healthier life style, you have to want it from within. Find your inner drive and motivation and set goals that will make you happy. Remember, your body is your temple, your home, and your sanctuary.  Blessings, Jess "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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