Am I getting to skinny

KelleFlr

You are an inspiration and you look so beautiful. I love the lace top of course this is all my opinion... I agree with the others, if you feel good and look healthy, no you are not too skinny. My mom lost a lot of weight when I was in my teens and she was in her mid to late 30's... I think she lived on tuna and melba toast. she was 5' 8 got down to 135 or less and looked very guant in her cheeks. My dad asked her to stop as he thought it was too thin. She looked healthy at 140. Not sure what the BMI was.
I think the BMI is bull too. My friend is very small framed, probably an A cup and 5' 4 I am 5'3 so the BMI is supposed to be the same for us--- she looks good at 125 right now which is 21 BMI. She wants to lose about 10 lbs and firm up, her pants are feeling tight on her. She has a small upper body and a bit of a booty. Me, i have a larger boned frame, muscular thighs and calfs, I am 38 DD and have been a DD even when I was at 187. I was a C in high school. Not sure if having babies changed that. But after kids my body is different shaped than when I was 19.
I agree with checking with the Dr. Even at my current weight of 204 my cholesterol is good, triglycerides and blood sugars and all that...
So I blabbed on and on... and bottom line in my humble opinion.... you look fantastic. If you feel/or think you need to lose more regardless of the BMI then I would think you know best what is best for you as long as you have a positive self image. My fear for me is will I get to a goal weight and still feel fat and think I am and keep trying to lose more to an unhealthy range. Hope that makes sense.

HUGZ
Kelle

Maryfullofgrace

In my experience, when your friends say 'don't get any skinnier' what they really mean is 'don't get skinnier THAN ME'.

You look great and evidence suggests that if you get to your actual goal you are more likely to stay there.

Good luck

Di x

^^^^ This.

I am about your weight and height. I've heard that too from a few folks. Makes me want to work that much harder to get to my goal I originally set out for myself. I don't want to quit now. Go for your intended goal and see how it looks, see how you feel.

AwesomelyAmber

I think you are GORGEOUS!

spicypepper

I think you look absolutely Beautiful. Not Too skinny. Its just the people who are saying you look sick have seen you through all of your changes. Just tell them to be happy that you are healthy!!!!

Could be jealousy too.

This^^

I think you look amazing my friend! Awesome job!

MinnieInMaine

I think you look fantastic! I've had a similar experience lately where people are asking how much more I'd like to lose and are genuinely shocked when I say 25 more pounds. I think they're so used to seeing me as a much larger person, it's hard to fathom that I could get much smaller but, like you say, I still have meat! LOL!

It also makes me think of my mother's weight loss efforts lately. She only had 10-15 pounds to lose and did it fairly easily but now all her clothes are too big and her friends are all worried about her health.

I think people mean well when they express concern but you have to do what's right for a healthier you.

Congratulations!

Tangerine302

I think you look great! Maybe they are just concerned since you do look great right now that you might take it too far?
Congratulations to you! You must be so happy about your progress!

alexa_image

You look super fabulous!!!!
As long as you feel healthy that's what matters.
I think you look great, Keep up the good work!

marquesajen

You look fine to me! How do you feel? If it will give you peace of mind go visit a doctor for an opinion

16mixingbowls

The most important thing I read in your initial post was that you FEEL GREAT. This is what is important. If you feel strong, and healthy, and good about yourself, then tell this to people who say you're too skinny. Don't go by generalized BMIs and other facts that are just guidelines.

Way to go on all of your progress!!! I love your lace top.

Just1forMe

I think you look great! Definitely NOT sickly. If you feel great, you are probably fine right where you are. If you want to lose more (for say, bathing suit season) I would not lose more than 10 more pounds at most...but again, you have to feel comfortable with where you are. Or stay where you are weight-wise and concentrate on toning.
Either way...GREAT JOB!!!

RagtimeLady

If the photo and the weight you posted are accurate, you are not too skinny! When I lost a bunch of weight before (235-127!), you would not believe the things people would say to me! They're used to seeing you FAT, and if they liked you FAT, they have to learn to deal with you on a different level. Here are some of the worst:

"Are you sick? You're getting too thin."

"You better stop losing weight now."

"I liked you better when you were fat!" <-- I swear! That's the worst one!

"What happened to your (boobs, butt, face...)?"

What's horrible about this, too, is that you realize that everyone is looking at your body - that used to make me totally paranoid! I also had to learn how to handle positive attention to my new shape. There's so much more to adjust to besides your new clothes and how you feel about yourself - others will feel differently about you, too. You'd think your friends would be happy for you, and it's a rude awakening when many are not!

janemartin02

You look GREAT~!!So much younger and healthier looking!
You`re the one that knows how you feel.
Good job:drinker:

lindz625

You look great! I've gotten these comments too and I still have 15-20 pounds that I want to lose. I don't think people realize how camouflaging clothes can be, especially when someone is close to their goal. I'm pretty sure the person that told me not to lose anymore would change their mind if they saw me in a bikini (eek). I say keep pushing for your goal, but also listen to your body because it will tell you where it is comfortable. If you reach your goal and decide it's too thin or difficult to maintain, then you can adjust from there. Good luck!

ninerbuff

Based on your face, I think that you're still at about 26% body fat. That's just my assessment. You're doing fine.

ChocoMary

You look really, really good ! Wow not sickly ! Really nice !

ShandiH

I remember reading your amazing story! I think as long as your happy and healthy it's nobody else's business, we are adults and know if we are healthy...I have a MFP who says opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has oneI personally think you look amazing....it's not usually concern, it's jealousy or boredom that make people say these things...Rock on girl! 

My mom says "Opinions are like armpits - everybody has 2 of them and they both stink!" :laugh:

sofaking6

I think you look beautiful and sexy!

ahsongbird

I think you look beautiful congrats!

debilyn574

You look good, not too skinny! I am dealing with the same thing though, I do not think I am too skinny AT ALL yet others tell me not to lose any more weight. I am trying for the last 5 pounds then will focus on building more muscle.

Dreamerlove

I think that people are just used to seeing you bigger and this a big change. You look great! As my Mum once said to me, people will tell you if they think you look to skinny but not too big, if you like your weight, or even want to go down to 130-125 do what feels good to you.

What she said! I think you look great!

foremant86

Nope!! you look amazing!!

People that are use to seeing us bigger think we are wasting away if we get to a healthy weight...it's pretty bizarre but whatever.

also jealousy comes into play as well, i literally had my cousin tell me not to get skinnier than her because she didn't want to look bad at her wedding, too bad! 'cause i'm gonna get as fit as I can!!

CrystalFlury

I hope the photo works...I took the new one today. some people say I am looking sick. For my BMI and large frame I just got into the upper healthy BMI. I really would like to be in the middle and that is like 130-125. The lowest is 108 and I know I don't want to be that small.I do want to look healthy ....I feel great...please tell me the truth
Thanks

Honestly, I think you look perfect how you are. I wouldn't lose anymore. You really do look awesome! Congrats on your loss!

kmcrey87

If it is your profie picture, then no, you don't look sick/too skinny, you look FANTASTIC! Congrats!

It is your body not theirs, so do whatever makes you happy and healthy!

brit49

please do not take this wrong, I too am 47, my thought is that when we are more "mature" we should stay at the higher end of the BMI, we look better there, you look fantastic now, but if you went down to the lower end of your BMI I think you would look to skinny, great job on your weight loss!!

This!!! I mean well

MrsNoir

You look fine---Not too skinny---The people around you are 1 of 2 things---1. They are used to seeing you bigger and can't grasp you at the weight you are now, or 2. Jealous of your success and would like to see you bigger to make themselves feel better.

Good Luck

I totally agree with these two options, well, it's understandable that they worry at first, when my first friend when from overweight to skinny I didn't see her during the process, but I knew it was due to a relationship misfunction, and the first thing I thought was "I hope she's not eating because that stupid guy". I mean, I just wanted to make sure she was healthy and balanced, not to lose weight at the cost of a mental breakdown...but once I got used to my firend's new look I was sooo happy for her that she managed to lose all that weight, and look simply great!!

If you're like in your profile pic I think you're looking great, and yeah, there is still some more meat left, I don't think your goal is ridicously skinny, however you look great right now, so don't stress to reach your goal, and I guess along the way you'll find what you feel comfortable with, as long as you know when to stop it all should be fine . And jealousy from your friends, especially the female ones can be expected!:D