Weight gain causing anxiety

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Since the beginning of the second lockdown, I've gained around 12 kgs. That's a very big number in just a couple of months. Everyday when I look at myself in the mirror, I get anxious and disgusted. I want to go back to the way I was for which I started exercising as well but I just can't change my food habits. I'm worried that if I'm ugly nobody will pay me any heed and this is tampering with my confidence

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2 Answers
ashamedPorpoise3
Hey, A person's weight doesn't make them ugly or attractive, so get rid of that inhibition first of all. In your case, it sounds like the weight you've gained has been inorganic and unhealthy so put greater focus on health over just attractiveness.
H_canad
It can be very hard to control unhealthy food habits once you've gotten used to them, so just ease into it. Don't try diets or starve yourself, just eat wholesome home-cooked food. Veggies can be tasty too and eating more of them is going fill you up without too many calories. Irrespective of your weight, you're worthy so don't forget that.💛

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