Why are people calling me fat at school

Ugh, that is literally the worst. Nobody should be calling you names, especially about your body. Your body is YOUR body, and it's doing some pretty amazing stuff right now.

Okay so, as you grow up and go through puberty, your body changes a lot. Like, a whole lot! It's normal to gain weight during this time. Your hips might get wider, you might get more curves, and your breasts will grow. It's all part of becoming a young woman, and every body does it differently, and at its own speed. You need extra fuel and nutrients to build all these new parts of you, and that's totally okay.

Sometimes people say mean things because someone said mean things to them, or they're just trying to get attention. It has way more to do with them than with you. Your job is to take care of you. Focus on eating foods that make you feel good and strong, moving your body in ways you enjoy, and getting enough sleep. These things all help with your energy, your mood, and even how your period feels when it comes.

If someone is consistently being mean or making you feel bad, it's super important to tell a trusted grown-up. Like a parent, a favorite aunt, a school counselor, or even a teacher you trust. You don't have to deal with stuff like that on your own.