I have had issues with body image since I was about 9 years old. Although I have never become anorexic or bulimic, I have very strong opinions on what I should look like. All my life I have been around 10 pounds overweight, and got bullied for it in elementary school. My parents constantly tell me that I need to lose weight. But recently, I have been challenging these thoughts. I exercise often and feel that I should move on and "live" life instead of feeling sorry for myself. But, the other side of me still feels ugly and agrees with those that tell me that I am too fat. I have episodes of depression often and usually battle it with my humour and "feistiness".