How do I increase my self-esteem when I'm chubby?

I'm 14 and chubby. I'm really insecure about my weight. Like when I don't wear sweaters I put my hand in front of my stomach or when I hold my tray of food at school I feel people are like ooh of course the fat girl is eating and I want to wear skirts but I feel like I can't. People tell me I'm pretty but I just have a low self-esteem. They told me I'm not fat just chubby. So what should I do?

Well if you shouldnt care what they think! you are not fat and you should be happy with the body you have. Its how you present yourself that attractive, if you come across as confident in your own skin and dont care what people think and love yourself people will admire that and find that attractive about you, not someone who is insecure and hiding themselves away.

Dear sexy_j_luvs_u,
If you are insecure about your weight then loose some. A regular exercise program and proper eating habits will give you the start you need.
Sue...good luck

Your only chubby. I'm overwight and frankly I dont give a !@#$% abotu what other peopel think. it's not like they know me. I wouldn't want to be friend with peopel that judge everything on looks anyways. People can be chubby and pretty, some can be fat an pretty. Makes no difference, it all depends on how you look it. veryone has a different perspective of you not all of them are thinking what you are.
I get self concious and act the same way you do but recently I've begun not to care. I say you should do the same.

I'd say its about 50 times better to be 'chubby' then skinny or anorexic.

It doesnt matter wut other people think!! I know you've heard this a million times but im telling you anyway because its true. I myself am 16 and feel that im chubby to. on my soccer team im the slowest girl on the team but it doesnt matter because im out there working twice as hard as they are. If you eat right (you dont even have to work out!) you'd be shocked how much weight you could loose. I went on Weight Watchers and and lost 5lb in 1 week. But for the most part try to ignore the whole feeling of 'hiding' youself. People dont really notice or care as much as you think they do. Plus wearing light colors and a spigetti strap under your shirts can reduce the look of tummy roles. (trust me)