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u/HornOfDagoth ยท 4 pointsr/BodyAcceptance

I'm very sorry your parents are treating you this way. My parents treated me very similarly as I was growing up, and as an adult out of the home. They stopped when I set boundaries and followed through, though.

I really encourage you to decide what are some firm boundaries you would like, tell your parents clearly what they are, and then follow through with whatever consequences you set.

For example, "Do not comment on what I'm eating, or I will leave the house." Or maybe, "Do not comment on my body size or activity level, or I will not talk to you." I know that following through on the consequences can be really rough, especially if you are living at home or are dependent on your parents. But it's okay to set these boundaries and important to protect yourself.

As a side note, it's okay to ask your coworkers not to comment on your appearance, too. People often react badly to these kinds of requests; it's common to hear, "it's just a compliment," or "you're being too sensitive." You can respond however you like and feel is right, but I find that people are disarmed and shut their mouths if I can smile and say, "I'd appreciate you not doing it anyway. It really affects me."

For your personal journey towards self love and self acceptance, I might suggest a counselor/therapist. It really helped me out a lot (and mine coached me through setting boundaries with my parents). I also really recommend this book, if you're interested in trying a guide book on your own: Dr. Deah's Calmanac, by DEAH ANNE SCHWARTZ. http://www.amazon.com/DR-DEAHS-CALMANAC-INTERACTIVE-CULTIVATING/dp/0991235304

You are perfect just the way you are and entitled to find what makes your body feel good. Good luck!