Which would be a decent comment if I actually were obese.

I just want to point out that binding with ace bandages is also not healthy. Especially if it's your chest. Those bandages are designed to tighten against movement, like when you breathe. The longer you have them on, the tighter they get. No one should bind with those. It's expensive in most cases, but the best bet is an actual binder. Be safe, everyone.

OP as someone who has used tape on my skin as well (for a different reason) its best to wet the tape or sweat the it doesn't stick anymore. also I got chub I know I do and feel your pain about the pressure to lose weight but a Guy should like you for who you are not for your body and hey some guys like the chub! just don't go for some shallow douche who only wants your body. I'm sure your very lovely :)

OP, you shouldn't have others affect what you do. Everyone has experienced it and yes family tends to annoy each other. But, this is one of the times when saying,"Shut up, I don't care," is actually the right thing to do. If you want a flatter stomach, there are many workouts that were made just for that purpose. Ex: Curl ups. Good luck OP.

As I said, I'm not chubby. And the "some guys..." reassurance doesn't work because it's preferable to appeal to a wider male population than a small niche of "some guys." Besides, I've been rejected by every guy I've asked out, and it probably has nothing to do with my nonexistent weight issue. More likely it's my reputation of being weird and creepy and nowhere near dating material. (Don't feel pity.)

Wait until you get out of high school OP! Someone will love you for who you are, and you shouldn't expect any less. It's better to be hated for who you are than loved for someone you're not. Don't try and be like everyone else. Keep your chin up.

Oooorrr it could just be the fact that you put tape on your stomach to look skinnier instead of worrying about more important things, like your personality or your grades. Changing your body for your family or appealing to a wide range of guys is NOT important.

And not to be mean, but you say you've been sucking in for days, then put tape over your stomach to look skinnier, and then say your weight issue is "nonexistent"? I'm sorry honey, but... It really looks like there IS a weight issue. You should be comfortable in your own skin!

I'm not sure who you mean by most guys. Everyone that I've ever had a discussion with pertaining to female body types (actually quite frequently believe it or not, mostly due to a particularly scrawny coworker) has pretty much disagreed with your statement. If you're really getting shot down 24/7 it's not your weight that's the problem.

op you need to have a little think to yourself. if you are silly enough to bind yourself and think the results look good then you may have a problem deep down with your weight. it doesnt sound like you carry extra weight apart from in your own perception on yourself and attracting loads of guys is a lame excuse you use to cover it. you only end up with one person when it comes down to it and i can guarrantee you than as soon as you are comfortable in yourself then that will shine through to others.

OP - it sucks to have people rejecting you are your family telling you to lose weight - but by the sound of it you don't need to. You said you are proportionate - it sounds like you are fine. If you want, go to the doctor and they can tell you the ideal weight. But the guys probably don't reject you because of weight or because there is anything wrong with you. In my experience, guys and girls at school can be quite immature and once you leave you tend to meet nicer people and grow more confident.

@AninOnin That's not the only thing I worry about, of course. I worry about those you listed perhaps more than the issue at hand.

"it's preferable to appeal to a wider male population than a small niche of "some guys."" No. I get a lot of male attention and it's not what it's cracked up to be. Being wolf-whistled at and getting constant confessions of "I like you" is all well and good but it gets so ******* annoying when every guy you make friends with wants more than that. It's awkward and when you're stressed out it makes things worse because you're being badgered all the damn time. It's honestly better to have a guy who actually likes you. If you start all that "I must have a flat stomach to look good" crap you can end up with all kinds of mental issues. I had a very close friend who went through anorexia because of that attitude. Seriously, just accept the way you are or do targeted workouts. Don't start doing stupid shit like duct-taping your stomach... wtf put that idea into your head in the first place...? Pretty sure you're more intelligent than that from your comments on here. Besides, confidence in yourself is much hotter than having a flat stomach.

At least you kind of know that YDI. Chin up!

corsets then. sorry, but this only takes a bit of common sense to see its stupid.

OP, you say you looked thinner all day due to having taped yourself, even AFTER removing the tape. I don't think that's even possible. It seems to be all in your head. Also, you said other kids noticed. Even if they supposedly feel more attracted to the new "thinner" you, I doubt that noticeable tape on your stomach is gonna make you look any sexier. As someone already mentioned, being confident and comfortable in your own skin (especially since you are not overweight) is sexy! Step 1 to do that: admit that it was a horrible idea and definitely not worth doing again and also that you don't need to do something so idiotic at all!

I'm not fat, I'm average, but my mom and sisters are built stick skinny and wear a size 2 where as I wear a 5 so they are always telling me I'm fat. You just need to not care what they say and don't listen but until you can do that (because it was really hard for me) try plastic wrap instead, it doesn't hurt.

What's the point of appealing to as many men as possible if you're not being your true self in order to do so? Even if that works and you DO get the attention, you're ultimately just going to end up hurt more because those relationships are not going to last or be good for you because they're based on a lie. I know it's hard to be in a family that bothers you about your weight, but since you don't actually have a weight problem, I think you need to work on becoming totally comfortable with who you are and challenging the hurtful things you hear. I was also that weird, "not dating material" kind of person in high school, but you know what? That's just a perception. If you think you are not datable and not good enough, you are only going to encounter situations and people that affirm that belief. Embrace who you are, LOVE who you are, and the kind of people and attention you get in your life will be sincere. You don't need to make anyone else happy to find happiness yourself.

Hey op, um yea why would you duct tape your stomach. ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE "HYPER-ATTRACTIVE" you obviously have some self esteem issues if you can't love your body as is, and if guys don't want to date you trust me I bet it has more to do with your personality than anything. I am chubby, I have stretch marks, I am not what people magazine would call beautiful, but I love my body, and guess what? I'm NOT single. I have a loving boyfriend who loves me inside and out. I guess what I'm trying to say is you shouldn't try to change yourself because the media says a size zero is sexy. Have confidence in yourself, in who you are naturally, and guys will be falling all over you.

@ 204 Corsets actually displace organs, more dangerous than duct tape.

OP, you shouldn't have to change yourself for love, find someone who loves you for who you are, weird people rule!

@ 218 Corsets are very safe if fit and worn correctly. Tape is far more dangerous due to the uneven pressure it would place on the body and the irritation and/or sores caused by the adhesive. Also, pregnancy displaces organs more than a corset will.

OP this is not a reassurance it's just a fact every one is beautiful in there own special way

OP, I applaud your individuality and your honesty. Good luck with resolving any self-esteem and family issues you may have. It seems like, overall, you are ok with your personality and that is the first step to accepting your body.

You know, now I've read THIS... I kinda feel sorry (although it pains me to admit it). And that you're very active is great, not enough girls I know who are guy hunters actually exercise. Not enough girls are aggressive either... Maybe you should be a little more defensive, tell them to 'f### themselves', and those at school not even to do with the size problem when they get annoying. THAT would get a guy's attention.

Dont ask them out. Let them ask you.

Wow, you're surrounded by a bunch of superficial idiots. Don't let them push you to do something stupid like that again. You don't have to be super thin to be accepted. Unless you only care if superficial idiots accept you. Honestly, just be yourself and you'll end up with friends and dates who like you for you, not a taped up version of you.

Guys want fit girls, not anorexic girls

i dont want to lecture you but do you have any idea what kind of damage that can do to your body? it's the same reason trans men don't bind with ace bandages. they're meant to constrict, not compress. if you want a flat stomach, i recommend looking at Underwork's compression shirts.

Girl, listen, you don't have a weight problem and you're going to have to go through a lot of years of hating your body before you can finally accept it. If I read your profile right, you're only 14 or 15 years old. You have A LOT of growing to do. If you feel the need to constrict yourself, at least don't use tape. Invest in some compressing undergarments. Those things help tuck the "extra fat" away. As for "most guys", they honestly don't care about your weight and the ones that do aren't worth your attentions. When I was your age I never thought I'd ever find someone who would like me and now I'm married to a guy just as weird as I am. Chin up, buttercup. It gets better!

the goal shouldn't be to appeal to more guys, it should be to appeal to the right guy. and seriously, the dating pool in high school is nothing compared to the real world. you say you don't have a poor self image, but if that were really the case i can't imagine you'd have bound yourself to the point of blisters. stop trying to change yourself for guys in school, and work on your education, so that you can be a woman of substance later. it'll be far more attractive, trust me.

Op, you're 14! Quit thinking guys are the most important thing right now. Be a damn child

Seriously OP stop replying. You are only embarassing yourself. Read what others have said and learn from it.

Use Saran Wrap, a stomach binder, or a corset. The Saran Wrap is put on at home and taken off during the day. Not encouraging this stupid behavior but if you have blisters from the duct tape, you're most likely allergic to the adhesive or the latex.

Considering this kid's profile is encouraging men to send dick pics and her obvious body image issues, I'd say OP needs some mental health counseling.

You said yourself that the guys don't like you because you're "creepy". Therefore it has NOTHING to do with your weight. You know what appeals to guys? Confident girls who love themselves and think of themselves as beautiful and lovable. Your outward appearance has nothing to do with your social standing, as you have already admitted. So why do all of this? To please your family? Screw them.