Every month I read your advice column and it always helps me in some way. I'm 13-years-old, weigh about 120 lbs, and am about 5'8". I must have a high metabolism because I eat out a lot, but I'm also very active. Since the beginning of last year, I've started getting teased by my friends about my appetite. They always tease me about how much I eat, even though I'm not fat. How can I get them to stop commenting about how much I eat? I feel like it's getting out of control!
I'm so sorry that you feel out of control with your friends. Sometimes it can be difficult, but I think the best thing you can do to make your friends stop teasing you (even if they mean it to be funny!) is to tell them exactly how you feel. Talk with them one on one, let them know how you feel when they say these things to you, and kindly ask them to stop. Encourage them to think about how they would feel if the roles were reversed. Your friends are there to love you and support you, and your true friends will understand how you feel.