SIGN UP
FORGOT MY PASSWORD
GUYS

The Real Deal: Why guys hate shopping

MORE
  • GUYS MAIN
  • GET A BF
    • CRUSH MUCH?
    • ICE BREAKERS
  • DATING 101
    • DUDES DECODED
    • CUTE DATE IDEAS
    • SPLITSVILLE
  • ASK BILL & DAVE
  • DEAR CAROL
  • WHAT GUYS THINK
  • SWEETIE
  • MEANIE
ADVICE

My dad is sexually abusing me. How can I tell my mom?

MORE
  • ADVICE MAIN
  • IN THE NEWS
  • DEAR CAROL
  • FAMILY
  • FRIENDS
  • SCHOOL
  • TOUGH STUFF
  • ON THE JOB
    • GET STARTED
    • BABYSITTING
    • GOAL GETTER
    • DREAM JOB
  • DO GOOD
    • GET INSPIRED
    • TAKE ACTION
FUN STUFF

25 things to do before school lets out

MORE
  • FUN STUFF MAIN
  • STAR SIGNS
  • BLUSH MUCH?
  • SURVEY SAYS
  • CLUBS
  • ADVICE QUEENS
  • CRAFTS
  • RECIPES
  • CONTESTS
  • WINNERS
  • ROCK YOUR WEEKEND
  • YOU WROTE IT
ENTERTAINMENT

It’s puppy love with The Last Dogs: Dark Waters

MORE
  • ENTERTAINMENT MAIN
  • GOSSIP
  • STAR STYLE
  • GL EXCLUSIVES
  • EDITOR'S PICKS
  • BOOK CLUB
STYLE

Trends we heart: Americana

MORE
  • STYLE MAIN
  • FASHION
    • CUTE & CHEAP
    • STYLE 911
    • TRENDS WE HEART
  • BEAUTY
    • BEAUTY SPY
    • BEAUTY TRENDS
    • BEAUTY 911
    • HAIR STYLES
    • HAIR TIPS
    • SKINCARE
  • HOW TO
  • FAB UP YOUR LIFE
HEALTH & FITNESS

Short shorts-approved moves for toned legs

MORE
  • HEALTH & FITNESS MAIN
  • WORKOUTS
  • RECIPES
  • EAT RIGHT
  • HEALTHY STUFF WE HEART
  • YOUR BOD
    • SKIN
    • HAIR
    • BOOBS
    • DOWN THERE
    • PERIODS, PERIOD
    • EVERYTHING ELSE
QUIZZES

Who's your celeb style clone?

MORE
MAG

Show some #GLcrew love, babes!

MORE
  • MAG MAIN
  • INSIDE THIS ISSUE
  • COVER SHOOT
  • BEHIND THE SCENES
  • BE IN THE MAG
  • EDITOR'S BLOG
  • OUR BOOKS
  • ABOUT US
VIDEO

Bella Thorne rocks WAT-AAH!'s Move Your Body Flash Mob

MORE
avatar

Becca G.

is modding

Elizabeth K.

is modding

Lauren R.

is modding

 
 
 

GL PROFILES

More Friends = More Fun

MY ACCOUNT

MY PROFILE

CREATE A PROFILE

 
 

GL
Tweets !

AN HOUR AGO Dream on with a DIY dream board: Click Here!

2 HOURS AGO Find a job this summer with help from GL: Click Here!

3 HOURS AGO Get crafty and inspired: Create your own dream board: Click Here!

 
 
 
Girl's Life Newsletters

sponsored links

HEALTH & FITNESS | YOUR BOD | GIRL TALK

46 Comments | Add Yours

Score locker room body confidence

 

Check these out, too...

  • Tell us what YOU think: How do you boost your body confidence?
  • Why do my fingers turn red when I'm cold?
  • 3 times it's OK to tell your bestie's secret
  • Do guys only care about chest size?
  • Why is my tummy so rumbly?
I’m scared about the locker room in sixth grade! I am smaller than all my friends and I’m kind of flat chested. I’m worried that I will be smaller than all of the other girls. Any tips?

 

In a locker room, it’s easy to start comparing bodies, but you just have to stop! Everyone’s unique and we all have great qualities, so why dwell on the negative things? It’ll only get you down. Try focusing on the amazing things that you love about yourself, like your amazing math skills, athletic ability or outgoing personality. You could even make a list of all those great qualities and tape it to your mirror. Anytime you’re feeling insecure, just take some time to look back at it, and you’ll soon realize that you’ve got a lot more going for you than you might think!

 

You may not realize it, but even the most confident-looking girls still get insecure sometimes. Nobody’s perfect, and we all have things we envy about one another. The important thing is to accept yourself for who you are, and keep your confidence up. If you feel confident, you’ll be confident—it’s as easy as that!
 

THINK YOU'VE GOT A BODY BLUNDER? CLICK HERE to submit your own problem to be answered on Girl Talk!    

  
 
 
Love this post? You'll heart these, too!

» Get the scoop on body shapes

» Your weirdest body questions answered

» GL's ah-mazing guide to summer skin

 
WIN IT! Enter now to snag a year's supply of jeans!

Want more ways to get GL? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter!

BY CASEY LIEBERMAN ON 8/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN body image, Love your bod, advice, bust first day fears

< PREVIOUS   NEXT >   

Previous1234567…10NextShow All
46 Comments | Add Yours
SORT: OLDEST FIRST | NEWEST FIRST
 

at my school we only have gym our freshman year, but all we had to do was change in/out of our gym clothes. most girls just changed in front of each other (no big deal we are all girls), but the only "private" place we had to change in were the dirty bathroom stalls. on the rare occasion were i had to change into my gym clothes (lets just say i did not participate unless i was graded) i just did it in front of the other girls. its not like you have to get completely naked (unless you want to change into a sports bra). and also it depends on the school and the teacher, and how much work/activity that teacher will make you do. i hope this helpsSmile

report

by kayla093095 on 8/13/2011 10:40:48 PM

 
 

My bro said they did stuff like hide other people's clothes put white out on the lock so they can't see the numbers.. I'm not that worried about changing in front of others. We do that all the time at my friends house.

report

by softballismyBFF on 8/9/2011 11:47:09 PM

 
 

Its normal to be concerned, we have privacy at our school to shower so we dont have to do it front of each other. The guy's shower is just one big open room so they have to get naked in front of each other. I guess its kind of like Glee where the guys compare sizes of certain body parts to each other. Weird if you ask me!

So just try to have more privacy or change really fast, I have had to do that before when I felt more concerned.

report

by luckykel on 8/9/2011 8:15:05 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD*** Okay' so I'm smaller than some/most of the kids in my school... my boobs have started to grow alot more and i'm starting to get hair *down there*.... I'm kinda insecure and no I'm worried I'm going to get my period soon.. What do I do and is Auntie Flo coming sooner or later? ;)

 

 

Hey babe. Your period will be coming at some point since you are developing. Don't be insecure girls can start their periods anywhere from around 10-16. Just keep a pad in your locker or bag and you should be all set. If you think you might be suprised by it you could always try pantyliners.

mary h.

report

by pupcake101 on 8/9/2011 9:38:41 AM

 
 

Hey girls just remember everyone else is just as worried as you!

report

by Medusa on 8/8/2011 10:16:14 PM

 
Previous1234567…10NextShow All
You must be signed in to post a comment. SIGN IN or REGISTER

ADD A COMMENT


 

 

 

  • RENEW
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • GIVE A GIFT
  • DIGITAL EDITIONS
  • ACCOUNT STATUS
Get bored on your runs? Bring a buddy along, and you’ll find yourself running longer with more ease.
 
Monday again? Sigh. What kind of student are you?



 
 
WIN
TODAY
GRAND
PRIZE
GIVEAWAY
CALENDAR
Strawberry Watermelon

Flavor: This fruity combo of two all-time best-selling flavors makes a delightfully sweet treat.

Fab Fact: In 2001, Lip Smacker blended two of its best-selling glosses.

Weather can give you headaches.

Read it for free! Get a sneak peek at Julie Kagawa's thrilling series...

 
The Blood of Eden series continues…and this time, Allie must save her creator—and the world—from a deadly virus that could end
human and vampire existence.
 
CLICK HERE to download a free excerpt of
The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa.
 

Get a bikini bod!

Get in spring break shape with GL’s boot camp! Two weeks to totally toned arms Tone that tummy! Ab-tastic exercises to try now 4 steps to lean legs Get a better booty
Posts From Our Friends

sponsored links

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Home
  • Free Newsletters
  • Subscribe
  • Give a Gift
  • Renew

  • Model for GL
  • Pay Bill
  • Questions?
  • Contact Us
  • © 2013 Girls' Life Acquisition Co. All Rights Reserved.