People who say this are ANNOYING!

EmilyOfTheSun

"Oh you carry your weight well because you're tall!"
"Oh it's easier for you to look skinny because you're tall!"

NO, that is NOT how it works.
I carry my weight well because I work out. I still weigh more than a lot of people who are "bigger" than me. It's not because I'm secretly fat and hiding it with my height. It's because I'm freakin tall so I weigh more.
I don't carry my weight well because I'm tall....I carry my weight well because I work out!!!!

End rant.

EmCarroll1990

Sure.

_Stampede_

Doctor said I can't lift anything heavy...

ErikaLynn89

I understand what you mean. I'm 5'10 and I can easily weigh more than someone who is shorter than me and not look nearly as heavy simply because my weight has more length to distribute about. That said though, I wouldn't carry weight well, regardless of how much, if I never worked out. I can just easily have a stomach pouch and weigh 140.

Lady_Bane

I hear those two sentences all the time

EmilyOfTheSun

I understand what you mean. I'm 5'10 and I can easily weigh more than someone who is shorter than me and not look nearly as heavy simply because my weight has more length to distribute about. That said though, I wouldn't carry weight well, regardless of how much, if I never worked out. I can just easily have a stomach pouch and weigh 140.

Exactly!!!!
Wait....does that mean you're 5' 10" and weigh 140!?!?!?!!? Tell me your secret! lol

ErikaLynn89

I understand what you mean. I'm 5'10 and I can easily weigh more than someone who is shorter than me and not look nearly as heavy simply because my weight has more length to distribute about. That said though, I wouldn't carry weight well, regardless of how much, if I never worked out. I can just easily have a stomach pouch and weigh 140.

Exactly!!!!
Wait....does that mean you're 5' 10" and weigh 140!?!?!?!!? Tell me your secret! lol

haha sadly, I do not.

I'm at about 155 right now but still, at my height, that's a fairly average/healthy weight.

I'm aiming to be at about 135 but the number is irrelevant, when I feel I look good, that's when I'll stop I mostly just do 40 minutes of cardio 5 days a week and random strength exercises while waiting for dinner to cook or watching tv. It's working so far

sktllmdrhmz

Cool story.

darrensurrey

"Counting calories is for women."
"You don't need to lose weight."

TylerJ76

Cool story.

Bro.

EmilyOfTheSun

Cool story.

If you don't like it, don't read it.
If you read it and didn't like it, don't waste your time commenting on it.

TylerJ76

Sure.

That's a sexy profile pic.

EmilyOfTheSun

I understand what you mean. I'm 5'10 and I can easily weigh more than someone who is shorter than me and not look nearly as heavy simply because my weight has more length to distribute about. That said though, I wouldn't carry weight well, regardless of how much, if I never worked out. I can just easily have a stomach pouch and weigh 140.

Exactly!!!!
Wait....does that mean you're 5' 10" and weigh 140!?!?!?!!? Tell me your secret! lol

haha sadly, I do not.

I'm at about 155 right now but still, at my height, that's a fairly average/healthy weight.

I'm aiming to be at about 135 but the number is irrelevant, when I feel I look good, that's when I'll stop I mostly just do 40 minutes of cardio 5 days a week and random strength exercises while waiting for dinner to cook or watching tv. It's working so far

Well you look great, it's definitely working for you I'm 5' 11"
Hearing what weight you are is definitely making me want to adjust my fitness goal! Thanks for the info

Pollywog39

I'm not overweight.
I'm undertall.

wolverine66

i hate when people say "it is what it is."

sktllmdrhmz

Cool story.

If you don't like it, don't read it.
If you read it and didn't like it, don't waste your time commenting on it.

Loved it.

ErikaLynn89

I understand what you mean. I'm 5'10 and I can easily weigh more than someone who is shorter than me and not look nearly as heavy simply because my weight has more length to distribute about. That said though, I wouldn't carry weight well, regardless of how much, if I never worked out. I can just easily have a stomach pouch and weigh 140.

Exactly!!!!
Wait....does that mean you're 5' 10" and weigh 140!?!?!?!!? Tell me your secret! lol

haha sadly, I do not.

I'm at about 155 right now but still, at my height, that's a fairly average/healthy weight.

I'm aiming to be at about 135 but the number is irrelevant, when I feel I look good, that's when I'll stop I mostly just do 40 minutes of cardio 5 days a week and random strength exercises while waiting for dinner to cook or watching tv. It's working so far

Well you look great, it's definitely working for you I'm 5' 11"
Hearing what weight you are is definitely making me want to adjust my fitness goal! Thanks for the info

Aw, you're welcome. Good Luck!

EmCarroll1990

Sure.

That's a sexy profile pic.

I know right? Took forever to get a decent shot.

Bobby_Clerici

People are always seeking ways to validate their failure.
Our bodies are the one area of life where we each have the most control. Few want to even acknowledge that.
It's much easier to blame genes, the food industry, President Obama or the improper alignment of the planets.
At days end it's always the responsibility of that man in the mirror.

Jennyisbusy

Can I say, "I am 5'2 and I do NOT carry my weight well." haha We have to eat less, and don't burn as much exercising so maybe us shorties are a lil' jealous??

Also, I think it may be a weird compliment they are trying to give you.

EmilyOfTheSun

People are always seeking ways to validate their failure.
Our bodies are the one area of life where we each have the most control. Few want to even acknowledge that.
It's much easier to blame genes, the food industry, President Obama or the improper alignment of the planets.
At days end it's always the responsibility of that man in the mirror.

True statement! love it.