Am i fat? i really need to know

amy214

Hi .. i know this is kind of a stupid question to ask .. i'm 5 feet and 5 incehs and weigh about 140 pounds .. is that a bad weight to be at? i'm also not too toned, so i just started off with some bikram yoga .. hope to continue it .. i have a pretty sedentary life otherwise.. and i try to stick to a healthy diet but have a big sweet tooth. i try to stay on trackk but once i eat a candy or something, its all down the drain from there and i end up eating everything in sight. i have a BMI of about 23.1 which is not bad at all.. but EVERYTIME i send some pictures of mine to my mom, or friends, all of them say one thing..."lose some weight...at least 10 pounds" of course i want to.. but somehow it seems impossible..the scale does not budge!

hannahmayr30

Honey, I'm 5'6" and that's my goal weight! :0) You could lose weight and still be healthy but you are most definitely not fat!

lirienleigh

you are actually at your perfect weight for that height.
people have a messed up consept of what is "FAT" and what is "NORMAL" being 110 lbs at your height would probably make you look sickly.
its all about if you are healthy. you can always tone your body up if you want to lose inches, but i dont think you need to lose weight ^^

FruitLoop05317

well first, it depends on how YOU feel. you are the most important person. dont lose for them do it for you. second, they could be more supportive and tell you that you look nice or something besides lose some weight.

on that note, yes the healthy thing to do would be to tone up...not particularly lose weight but just get in some exercise and i think you will be just fine.

dcsox33

AGREED! You are NOT fat! Add a little work out to your day and you'll feel much better, good for you!

KristenAnn711

I think that is a great weight for your height. I would love to be 140lbs. Don't listen to the negativity.

sweetdianachka

I agree with what they said! Im the same height and 140 would be awesome! Dont let your fam get you down, they're probably just taking out their own issues on you. I do think you could definitely make an effort to eat more healthy foods, you dont need to cut out sweets, but we could all eat better, even if its not to lose weight but just to get the best nutrition.

ashleyjea1985

140 is a healthy weight, certainly not fat. id ud like to lose, aim for 130! its not impossible, its calories in calories out.

good luck- dont listen to ur family.!!

ricnrac

5'5" 140lbs is NOT fat. Maybe you just need to tone up. Guess it depends on your frame. If you are comfortable with your weight then you don't need to lose weight. Do not do it for other people, it will only make you unhappy. Do it for yourself if you even think you need to.

navvs15

Well, no. Although I've never seen a picture of you, your weight is healthy for your height and weight.
If you want to lose weight, go a head. But don't lose weight simply because friends and family want you to. ESPECIALLY considering you're not morbidly obese, obese, or even overweight and its not affecting your health.

I would be disappointed in my family and friends if I was a normal weight and they wanted me to lose ten pounds. :huh:

Sherbog

Forget what everyone else says....live your live for you. Have a discussion with your physican. But do not let others control your life. Should you decide to loose weight do it because you want to.

Picky_nikki

I would say you are not fat... you may be "skinny fat" if you eat a lot of unhealthy foods and are sedentary! When I worked out all the time back in the day I was 142... toned, and proud! I would just find a healthy you (moving more and watching what types of food you eat for fuel and nutrients, and where your "weight" ends up doesn't matter, but I guarantee you, you will be happier with your appearance if you eat clean, and move more! BTW, it doesn't matter what everyone else thinks if you are happy where you are!

chefswife1975

I would be curious what your friends and family weigh. So many people judge correct weight based on what they see in magazines and on TV. You shouldn't be a size 2 to be healthy. You might consider getting in a little better shape, but losing weight? Nah.
I am 5'2" and when I was in the best shape of my life, working out about 5 days a week and going scuba diving maybe once or twice per month I weighed 140 and it drove me nuts that I couldn't get under, but I knew I was very healthy.

And about the food thing? We all have those days when we fall off the wagon. I call it PMS.

jenbusick

I am 5'5" myself, and my goal weight is 130. When I get below 150, though, I will be at a healthy BMI. So, you are at a healthy BMI -- you are not overweight. The question is, do you feel you are at your ideal weight? Within that "healthy BMI" range is the allowance for people who have a heavier bone structure or who tend to be smaller or whatever.

The question is, do you feel like you are carrying more weight than you need to, or that you are out of shape and need to tone up? Because technically, you don't *need* to lose weight.

jclji4

The question should be....are you healthy? It is a good weight to be at, but are you eating healthy and physically fit...that should be your goal....not some number on the scale...

4lafz

NO you are NOT fat - but exercise anyway. It makes you healthy and more toned and works that biggest muscle in your body - you know - the important one called the HEART!

fitoverfifty

I'm 5.6 and about 136 right now.... My BMI is good, but I know I need to lose about 5-10 more pounds. You can tell when there's still extra fat on your stomach ( or where ever else you carry it)......So even though I'm not considered overweight, I'm not where I need to be.

newkay

i am 5'5'' and 142. i also have ginormous boobs that probably weigh 15 lbs lol... but still.. i wouldnt say im "fat". it depends how you carry it, and how you feel about it. clearly you arent 100% happy or it wouldnt be on your mind. for my body type ( i dont know if yours is the same or completely different) id like to lose about 10-15 max.

if God wanted our bones to be visible, he would have put them on the outside of our bodies.

amy214

Thanks for the quick responses .. i guess i would like to tone my self rather than lose weight, since muscle does weigh more.. just need to start (honestly) tracking the calories and going to the yoga class more than just 2 times a week!

Pebble321

Regular exercise and eating healthily is a great idea to make sure you stay in good shape.

But, I'd find some new friends, they sound like complete b******es to me!

StephyTheGreat

You dont sound fat! Dont go by all those BMI calculators, and all the weights "they" say you are going to be. Go by how you feel you look and be honest. Dont compare yourself to other peoples clothing or sizes.

Im 5'2''. So Im shorter than you. My goal weight is 155-160, and that would be good for me. The man says that is obese, and Im supposed to be 125. That is TOOO thin for me! The first time I lost a bunch of weight I weighed 138, and that was skinny!! I cant imagine being 125. Ew.

Now that I gained it back, Im 188, looking to be 160 and toned. That is what works for my body. You have to do what works for your body!