If you are very thin and can not stop worrying about your weight, you should see a doctor. Psychologically speaking, obesity usually is a sign that the individual has issues with self-esteem and personal power. In dreams about obesity fat emotionally insulates us from others and isolates us physically. [1]
If you have issues of weight in your waking life, such a dream may be more literal. Extra body fat can also be a symbolic expression of protection and avoidance of deeper issues. [3]
If you dream that many obese people surround you, it means that you have everything you need to achieve the success you long for. [4]
being potbellied: hold on to your wealth for fear it wil be taken away.
others: are these moral examples you wish to fol ow?
exploding in: fear physical harm if you don’t pad your emotions.
mirrors making you look obese: rid your mind of that evil image.
looking at yourself: there are layers of protection against facing your failures.
can’t look at: hopelessness against power and authority.
scale, on the: overindulgence, fear and denial weigh heavily. [9]