Because I'm Curious...How "fat" am I?

MeganML84

I always think I am not as heavy as I really am (denial?) so I'd like to get unbiased opinions. People always say I carry my weight well or im big-boned, or whatever. Based on the picture below, how much would you guess I weigh? I've recently lost about 20 lbs, but I still have more to lose, and I'd just like to get some ideas of how my weight is perceived by others. (Don't worry, I won't get offended and cry????)

By the way, I'm 5'5".

MeganML84

Ugh, how do I post a damn picture? Got it:)

barbiecat

Why don't you just take it one day at a time----focus on health and fitness and one day you'll reach the weight and size that looks perfect to you.

LizaDK914

Maybe 130?

MB_Positif

150ish

serindipte

I would guess 130-140

Mario_Az

you mean PHAT i say 160 good job on your weight loss looking great

aqualeo1

140? I'm pretty bad at this.

jenabugg

140 - 145

thin2win777

152

NormInv

150ish

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Achrya

5'5" hmm? Well, I'm 5'3" so using that as my base point...155?

miss_phat_booty

Ummm you're NOT fat.

NormInv

Ummm you're NOT fat.

and this

You look great!

rhina23

I dont think you re fat.
Maybe you re around 135-140

AlysonG2

At 5'5", I would say 130-140. You don't look overweight/fat/chunky at all to me. You look thin.

MeganML84

Haha, thanks everyone!

I am medically overweight and not at a healthy BMI, so that's what I'm trying to change. Your responses are very...interesting????

I'll be posting my actual weight shortly!

gert1985

150 but you look very good.
mybodygallery.com

You can put in your height weight shape, etc and see what other women with
those same numbers look like.
I found that I must not look as bad as I think I do.

cavia

150ish

this

My guess as well.

inwinter

140-150lbs?

s4naz

I would say 143...

satelliteoflove

I realize this is absolutely off-topic, but I just need to give my two cents. Because I don't care if you're older than me, if you have the inclination to ask this question, you're just trapped in the same place I've been for too long. The hours of my life I've wasted pondering the thoughts that other people have about me, those stretches of time I've spent cooped up, alone, crying, too afraid to face the world. To face people who might not like the way I look. I didn't want to disappoint anyone.

The only place my weight ever leaves my mind is when I'm sleeping. Otherwise, it's never far. Is it good? Bad? Too much? Higher than that girl's? Lower? Was that remark that guy made about mopeds yesterday in reference to it? Am I secretly obese, and everyone is trying to politely hint at it?

Escape. Escape. Escape. Take down this picture. What on Earth could be wrong with you being happy with yourself? Why are you inviting strangers to have this sort of power over you? To set you straight? You took time out of your day to do this. Time you could have spent learning about the world, or writing an email to a friend you haven't seen in a long time, just to see how they're doing. Instead of worrying about what matters, you're stuck in your own head, with your own insecurities.

There is violence and injustice plaguing this world, taking innocent people to their graves and you're wondering how "fat" you are. Why not take just a moment of your time to instead wonder how "lucky" you are to possess this privilege to be so bored to have such a concern?

This is not just directed at you specifically, but I'm just using it as a term to address anyone reading this who is similarly consumed by these concerns. I'm so sorry if I hurt your feelings, or it seems as if I'm belittling you. I know nothing about you, nothing at all. But I do know that you're so, so lucky to be able to see how beautiful you are. I wish I had this confidence - if I did before, perhaps it wouldn't have to come barreling out of me like it is now, now that I'm not plagued by that monster of an eating disorder as I used to be. You'll have to forgive me for my rant. But cherish the positive feelings about yourself, please.

You're not fat.

Achrya

Haha, thanks everyone!

I am medically overweight and not at a healthy BMI, so that's what I'm trying to change. Your responses are very...interesting????

I'll be posting my actual weight shortly!

I feel like I'm gonna be the closest so far. Oddly pleased with myself.

MeganML84

150 but you look very good.
mybodygallery.com

You can put in your height weight shape, etc and see what other women with
those same numbers look like.
I found that I must not look as bad as I think I do.

Thanks!

rosebette

The question isn't how much do you weigh, but how "fat" are you? You are a bit bigger boned (you look a similar body type to mine). You have a little tummy, but you could change your body comp by adding protein and doing some strength training. You'll still probably always be a curvy type, but that's not a bad thing.

ccf_trainer

I always think I am not as heavy as I really am (denial?) so I'd like to get unbiased opinions. People always say I carry my weight well or im big-boned, or whatever. Based on the picture below, how much would you guess I weigh? I've recently lost about 20 lbs, but I still have more to lose, and I'd just like to get some ideas of how my weight is perceived by others. (Don't worry, I won't get offended and cry????)

By the way, I'm 5'5".

It's really hard to judge. My best guess would be between 135-145. The real question is do you know how much your body fat percentage is? You don't really look like you need to lose too much of anything, but if you do decide to lose more, then that's cool. Make sure you don't go anywhere past 106 if you're losing. That wouldn't be healthy. I'd say if you could stop anywhere, it would be the 125 mark. It is the perfect weight for your frame. Then the next order of business, or what you should really be doing right now anyway, is just focusing on shedding off the body fat. Eating right, strength training and cardio, and plenty of rest will help you. Adding muscle mass (not bulking...not the same thing) and trimming the body fat is going to make a difference in how your figure is. If you are following your nutrition plan, and training regularly, and if your weight still isn't going down, check to see how many inches you've lost. If your weight remains the same, and you're losing inches, you are building muscle and losing fat. Remember, muscle is heavier.

britkneemeyer

you look pretty small framed to me so im gonna say 155-165
you aren't fat at all. you are nicely proportioned. good job on the weight loss and don't overthink it. You look beautiful and have every right to be self confident so theres no need to feel like you are in "denial" as if you are supposed to feel worse about yourself than you do. Keep your health journey up, continue practicing healthy habits and love your body every minute of it ))

Lalo_Nyc

I'd say you are about 122. It's a long journey and you gotta love yourself at every weight. Having said if you are motivated to lose more, I am right there with you offering support.

Rowood101

150 ? You look really great, even if you're "overweight".

GallifreyanGirl396

I'm also gonna guess about 150. You're not "fat", as others have said. I would love to look like that! haha

Galatea_Stone

You can't be that far into the overweight category based on the photo.

OP, just keep doing what you're doing, get into some strength training, and don't worry about the number on the scale. You are a beautiful lady.