What's wrong w/ wantin 2 b a size 0 or 2?

athensguy

I read the first page, but the rest was TLDR;

Anyway, don't forget that vanity sizing has increased the size of 0 to 2 significantly over the years. If you were a 0 in college 20 years ago, that size probably isn't even available at this point.

scagneti

Honestly, the one thing I notice about some of these people wanting to be small is that they have goal weights that are borderline unhealthy/underweight. They seem obsessed with tiny #'s on a scale.

My goal weight is 125lbs. I'm 5'5 w/ a small frame, as I mentioned. That's normal weight for my height. My goal measurements are 35/24-26/34-36 I don't think it's unreasonable or unhealthy given my shape & stature.

That's my height and current weight, and I'm a 0. Have very small hips (34") so even when I was pushing 200lbs, I never wore any larger than a 14. My waist is 7 inches smaller than my hips, so I'll never be "curvy", but I wasn't when I was larger either!

MissGraziano

I totally agree! Small women are still beautiful. I'm a size 0, but I'm only 5 feet tall. I can't stand when people trash talk thin people saying crap like "Give that girl a cheeseburger." It makes me so angry. I would love to have a big bust and some curves, but I just wasn't born that way. We're all beautiful the way we are.

bstamps12

I didn't want to be a size 0 or 2 when I started MFP at size 8-10. I was shooting for a size 6 or 4 but I ended up being in a size 0 or 2. I've only lost 3 more lbs since I was in a size 4 but I've toned up & gotten more muscular and now wear a size 0 or 2. I definitely still have my curves too. I was one who always thought a size 0 looked too small, and I tend to still think some girls with no muscle or fat at all who wear a 0 do look emaciated, but with some muscle and curves, it can be very attractive!

bcattoes

Pants size doesn't really mean much except on an individual basis. I don't know that I could be a size 2 if I tried, but my stepmother has been a size 2 most of her adult life and is not even skinny (though not fat either). She's simply a petite person. She often refers to me as tall and skinny. At 5'5" and a size 8, I am neither.

shorty35565

Shorty (the OP) You know I PUFFY YOU and your spirit and as long as your healthy and not hurting yourself then by all means go for it!

I read this today and it hit home- I have not always been so comfortable in my own skin so I really enjoyed this - read and enjoy
http://www.beautyredefined.net/if-beauty-is-pain-is-it-worth-this-much-suffering/

That almost made me cry Very touching. Hit home very hard 4 me too.

12skipafew99100

30 years ago I was 36-24-36 and that was a perfect size 9. I wonder what size I would be today with those measurements? Anyone know?

bcattoes

My goal weight is 125lbs. I'm 5'5 w/ a small frame, as I mentioned. That's normal weight for my height. My goal measurements are 35/24-26/34-36 I don't think it's unreasonable or unhealthy given my shape & stature.

That's my height and current weight, and I'm a 0. Have very small hips (34") so even when I was pushing 200lbs, I never wore any larger than a 14. My waist is 7 inches smaller than my hips, so I'll never be "curvy", but I wasn't when I was larger either!

I am also 5'5". When I was in my 20's I weighed 115 lbs and wore a size 5-7 jeans. I have wide hips. :ohwell:

ETA: I guess I should add that I was in my 20's in the 80's so sizes may have been different since I am now almost 40 lbs heavier and wear size 8 jeans.

Polebarbie

I think size 0 and size 2 look beautiful. People seem to think being that skinny is unhealthy but so is being over weight

shorty35565

30 years ago I was 36-24-36 and that was a perfect size 9. I wonder what size I would be today with those measurements? Anyone know?

Well my friend has a size 36" hips & in a big 6, almost a 4. My coach has 36" hips and in a 2. It depends on other factors as well I assume. I think my coach said her waist was 28" She's very thin & muscular.

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

there is NOTHING at ALL wrong with wanting to be or being a size 2. I'm a size 2 and perfectly happy. When its all said and done and time to compete, I'll probably be in a size 0 again. Just to compete, but still. I'm more healthy now than I EVER have been. I am only in a size 2, because I lost 6% body fat. I was 24% and am now roughly 18%, looking to get down to 15% to compete. And, best part is, now I have curves!!!

Inspiration!!! I want to b 17% BF! You look great! What's ur height & weight?

Thanks! I'm 5'5" and 130 pounds.

tobnrn

Wow this thread is getting heated.

Why does the size of someones pants matter. Are you happy with your BF%. Are you happy with your appearance? Why does what others think of you matter. I've never paid much thought to what people think of me, the number on the scale or the size of my pants. I look at my BF% and LBM period. My goals are mine. They may not be the same as yours and thats ok. But to fight about the size of someones pants is just ridiculous to me.

shorty35565

I think size 0 and size 2 look beautiful. People seem to think being that skinny is unhealthy but so is being over weight

A lot of ppl who are 0 or 2 aren't even 'skinny', they're fit & lowered their BF%

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

I think size 0 and size 2 look beautiful. People seem to think being that skinny is unhealthy but so is being over weight

A lot of ppl who are 0 or 2 aren't even 'skinny', they're fit & lowered their BF%

yes ma'am!

azwildcatfan94

I think part of it depends on your height. My daughter is 5'4" and wears a 2 or a 4. She is thin, but curvy for her age. I would not want to see her any thinner than she is. So, if a person is about that tall, or a little shorter, then a size 0 or 2 would be doable. But, if you are any taller, you just might be risking your health.

mrmanmeat

Wow this thread is getting heated.

Why does the size of someones pants matter. Are you happy with your BF%. Are you happy with your appearance? Why does what others think of you matter. I've never paid much thought to what people think of me, the number on the scale or the size of my pants. I look at my BF% and LBM period. My goals are mine. They may not be the same as yours and thats ok. But to fight about the size of someones pants is just ridiculous to me.

Well, because it's costing taxpayers a lot of money for all these unhealthy people. If we're just being honest.

shorty35565

there is NOTHING at ALL wrong with wanting to be or being a size 2. I'm a size 2 and perfectly happy. When its all said and done and time to compete, I'll probably be in a size 0 again. Just to compete, but still. I'm more healthy now than I EVER have been. I am only in a size 2, because I lost 6% body fat. I was 24% and am now roughly 18%, looking to get down to 15% to compete. And, best part is, now I have curves!!!

Inspiration!!! I want to b 17% BF! You look great! What's ur height & weight?

Thanks! I'm 5'5" and 130 pounds.

Ur my height! I'm 138 right now, but still pretty chubby. In my pictures I have a recent full body shot. I don't think 130 will do cuz of my frame. Do you think 125 or 120 would b good? I'm about to start CHalean extreme. So with that weight lifting & toning program, I'm going to pair it up w/ intense cardio program, Turbo Fire. I sure do hope I can get where I'm goin w/ tht. I'm not sure what my BF% is cuz I dont have calipers yet.

MrsPong

I agree, I'm a 8 but Im not happy with this size. Some people might call me crazy but being a size 8 is to big for me. I was a 0-4 last summer and was happy and content. It's all on what makes YOU feel good and NOT what others think of you.

rcc1988

If you want to be a size 0, that's your choice and nobody should call you shallow or silly because of it. HOWEVER make sure you know your body's limitations. Some people just can't achieve those sizes, even if they starve themselves (which is a terrible way to lose weight anyway.), so make sure you're setting goals you can actually reach, or you'll just be clawing at a number you can't actually achieve forever.

Flaming_Reef

I also have to remember that you and a few of the other girls are only in your early twenties. Your brain isn't finished developing and you have no life experience. I was a big clueless dummy at that age too!!!!

You have got to be f*cking kidding me?
Because being 40-something years old, makes you sooo superior.

Just report insulting posts instead of replying with an insult yourself.

Calling a thinner person a string bean and calling a larger person a cow can be equally insulting. Both have the ability to de-humanize by stigmitizing a person's body type. If the person takes it as an insult, for whatever reason, then apologize and move on.

lavieboheme1229

and then there is someone like me/ I'm pretty sure my bones alone are at least a size 4!

bcattoes

I think size 0 and size 2 look beautiful. People seem to think being that skinny is unhealthy but so is being over weight

A lot of ppl who are 0 or 2 aren't even 'skinny', they're fit & lowered their BF%

How can you have a low BF% and not be skinny? Or is just semantics and a negative connotation of the word "skinny"? I always considered low BF% as the definition of skinny.

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

I think part of it depends on your height. My daughter is 5'4" and wears a 2 or a 4. She is thin, but curvy for her age. I would not want to see her any thinner than she is. So, if a person is about that tall, or a little shorter, then a size 0 or 2 would be doable. But, if you are any taller, you just might be risking your health.

I can assure you I'm not risking my health at a size 2, 5'5", nor will I be at a size 0 (to compete). If anything, I've never been more healthy. I've dropped unecessary body fat.

EmCarroll1990

I also have to remember that you and a few of the other girls are only in your early twenties. Your brain isn't finished developing and you have no life experience. I was a big clueless dummy at that age too!!!!

You have got to be f*cking kidding me?
Because being 40-something years old, makes you sooo superior.

Just report insulting posts instead of replying with an insult yourself.

Calling a thinner person a string bean and calling a larger person a cow can be equally insulting. Both have the ability to de-humanize by stigmitizing a person's body type. If the person takes it as an insult, for whatever reason, then apologize and move on.

I don't report people. I deal with issues. And this has been an ongoing one.

calalily77

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to be a size 2. I do think its odd that companies size their clothing this way though. It just seems like a size zero should be non existent. I wish their was a better way for them all to size clothing with the same guidelines. I can wear a size 2 at the gap, but at other stores I am a 9/10. Its a personal preference and it shouldn't matter what other people think. if you are healthy then i think its excellent if you can fit into the size you want. I just want to wear things that flatter my body, no matter what size it is.

EmCarroll1990

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to be a size 2. I do think its odd that companies size their clothing this way though. It just seems like a size zero should be non existent. I wish their was a better way for them all to size clothing with the same guidelines. I can wear a size 2 at the gap, but at other stores I am a 9/10. Its a personal preference and it shouldn't matter what other people think. if you are healthy then i think its excellent if you can fit into the size you want. I just want to wear things that flatter my body, no matter what size it is.

Sizes really should just be in inches.

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

there is NOTHING at ALL wrong with wanting to be or being a size 2. I'm a size 2 and perfectly happy. When its all said and done and time to compete, I'll probably be in a size 0 again. Just to compete, but still. I'm more healthy now than I EVER have been. I am only in a size 2, because I lost 6% body fat. I was 24% and am now roughly 18%, looking to get down to 15% to compete. And, best part is, now I have curves!!!

Inspiration!!! I want to b 17% BF! You look great! What's ur height & weight?

Thanks! I'm 5'5" and 130 pounds.

Ur my height! I'm 138 right now, but still pretty chubby. In my pictures I have a recent full body shot. I don't think 130 will do cuz of my frame. Do you think 125 or 120 would b good? I'm about to start CHalean extreme. So with that weight lifting & toning program, I'm going to pair it up w/ intense cardio program, Turbo Fire. I sure do hope I can get where I'm goin w/ tht. I'm not sure what my BF% is cuz I dont have calipers yet.

if I go by my frame, as I don't know yours, I'd say at our height, 120 -125 is a good weight. I plan on 115 - 120 during competition season. The rest of the year 125 - 130 is good for me.

illuminatusObservor

I also have to remember that you and a few of the other girls are only in your early twenties. Your brain isn't finished developing and you have no life experience. I was a big clueless dummy at that age too!!!!

You have got to be f*cking kidding me?
Because being 40-something years old, makes you sooo superior.

Just report insulting posts instead of replying with an insult yourself.

Calling a thinner person a string bean and calling a larger person a cow can be equally insulting. Both have the ability to de-humanize by stigmitizing a person's body type. If the person takes it as an insult, for whatever reason, then apologize and move on.

I don't report people. I deal with issues. And this has been an ongoing one.

I agree and it is ridiculous. Holocaust... really?!

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

I think size 0 and size 2 look beautiful. People seem to think being that skinny is unhealthy but so is being over weight

A lot of ppl who are 0 or 2 aren't even 'skinny', they're fit & lowered their BF%

How can you have a low BF% and not be skinny? Or is just semantics and a negative connotation of the word "skinny"? I always considered low BF% as the definition of skinny.

you can be curvy and athletic and strong. Skinny to me means no shape, like I used to be....

mlewon

I don't want to be a size 0 or 2, but I agree that no one should be knocking others who do want to be. I personally want to be around a size 5 Everyone is different.. we all come in different shapes and sizes and that is part of what makes us unique in our own ways. We should all push to reach our goals, whatever they may be to make us happy, even if its a size 0 or a size 12. :flowerforyou:

perfect answer.