Why do teens stress over these things?

Ok so as for hte fact im only 13 and im stressing over appearance and weight. So.. Apparently im in the healthy weight zone, which of course is good.(: but even though im “healthy” I don’t wanna always see a lump sticking out of my tummy. I wanna have a flat belly. So I googled. And found out that, if I wanna lose belly fat, I shouldnt do ab excercies(sp) b/c it just biulds mucsle under your fat. And then you look even fater. But then wouldnt the same occur when running or other stuff..? Like they would appear fatter too. What should I do?

Answer #1

Its preparation for the future. Right now you may stress about things that ultimately don’t matter that much such as appearance, fitting in, and how others perceive you. There is not much else for an average middle class teen to worry about. In the future you will stress about things such as work, unemployment, bills, a place to live, significant others, children…things that if ignored, could potentially ruin your life.

Bottom line, don’t stress too much. Everyone has their issues, but its not healthy to constantly worry about things that aren’t perfect. Relax and enjoy your teenage years!

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