I (17f) got blood work done, and learned that my problem has nothing to do with my thyroid, but everything to do with my lifestyle. But wait, there’s more!

I thought I was pretty normal for any girl my age. I guess I’m in like, that median between small and big, though, and I’ve always assumed it was just my body type. One side of my family is full of big-boned women, and the other side is pretty curvy (though smaller). So I guess I’ve just been assuming my curviness was just the workings of genetics. Not to mention, I’m mostly all muscle (I’ve been told by both a trainer and my doctor), so I’ve never thought of myself as obese or anything; maybe pushing overweight, though. Especially since if you were to, per-say, squeeze my thighs, they wouldn’t be all fatty — you’d mostly feel muscle past a thin layer of squish.

Anyways, a bit of background on my life lately... We recently moved in with my dad, who eats terribly and unfortunately, is really good at cooking wonderful-tasting yet harmful meals. He puts a pat of butter anything and everything, and honestly, I love it when he cooks. I haven’t denied anything he’s made in these past three months. I was already developing a bit of a belly before the move, but especially now it’s getting a little fatty. It brings down my confidence so immensely it isn’t even funny. I try doing planks, but I have a hard time staying motivated and keeping up with it enough to see a significant shrink. I go to the gym and run a couple times a week with my friend, too, especially now that my sport’s season is over.

Anyways, life as usual today, and my mom comes home and says “we need to talk.” I don’t know what it could possibly be about, maybe she found a thong in my drawer, I don’t know. But she sighs and is like, “the doctor’s office called.” She proceeds to tell me that the blood work I got done almost 6 months ago revealed something the doctor neglected to mention. Of course, the reason I took it was to test for a thyroid or hormonal issue. (Reader, I weigh 170 pounds and look 145. I’m not flattering myself, this is the truth. I took the test for this exact reason, especially since I was extremely active to keep up with the sport I play, so other than muscle mass, this weight made absolutely no sense.) However, what was actually found is that I’m at risk for diabetes.

I think I cried for about fifteen minutes. I don’t know what to do and I don’t understand why I can’t just be normal and have a normal body like my friends and peers. Minus the once a week my dad makes dinner, I consume the same amount of crap as anyone else not on a strict diet regimen. I’m scared. I don’t know what to do or how to make myself healthier. I guess I’m just asking for some support, advice, eating tips and exercise tips and anything else you guys can offer. Thank you.

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