No really... I AM big boned..?

ChrisRS87

As I lost weight the circumference of my wrist got smaller too, I had to tighten my watch from where it was for years even. I'm afraid you were measuring more than bone.

msacurrie

Doctors are not all-knowing, and your pants size doesn't matter. It's about getting healthy you'll get down to the size your body is meant for, don't get discouraged

Martucha123

You won't know for sure untill you lose weight.
According to that calculators using wirst circumference I was big boned when I was heavier. But once I lost weight my wirst got tiny and now I'm middle or small frame! I don't think there is way to tell how much fat you store on your wirst without an xray...

Curvimami

If people have EXACTLY THE SAME skeletons then how is it possible to identify male from female when fossils are discovered from ancient cultures?

Why are some women to 'narrow' for childbirth if the skeletons are EXACTLY the same? is the fat making their hips closer together?

If all skeletons are the same please explain Osteoporosis and the other skeletal disorders. By this thinking then it would be impossible to have any differences in structure at all.

Here's one from the American Journal of clinical nutrition : http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/75/6/1012.long which discusses frame sizes.

It is utterly ridiculous to say that everyone has the same size of skeleton.

^^^ This Exactly!!!!.. What was that guy thinking I wonder??? Hmmmm

tigersword

Skeletons are all about the same size. No such thing as "big boned". Lol.

This. There are variations in height, and slight variations in frame size, but it isn't really enough to matter as far as weight is concerned. That's why healthy weight is given as a range, to account for individual differences in frame size. Someone with a larger frame size might weigh 20 pounds more than someone with a small frame, not 50 pounds more. "Big boned" is just an excuse.

JenniBaby85

Well I don't know about the small, medium, and large framed stuff. I DO know that some people can carry extra weight well, and look healthy, where as others can't. I think the best "standard" is based on height, sex, and age. Not on "frame" size.

JenniBaby85

If people have EXACTLY THE SAME skeletons then how is it possible to identify male from female when fossils are discovered from ancient cultures?

Why are some women to 'narrow' for childbirth if the skeletons are EXACTLY the same? is the fat making their hips closer together?

If all skeletons are the same please explain Osteoporosis and the other skeletal disorders. By this thinking then it would be impossible to have any differences in structure at all.

Here's one from the American Journal of clinical nutrition : http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/75/6/1012.long which discusses frame sizes.

It is utterly ridiculous to say that everyone has the same size of skeleton.

^^^ This Exactly!!!!.. What was that guy thinking I wonder??? Hmmmm

I have to agree. It's true, some woman can't give birth naturally because of a narrow pelvis, which definitely has to do with the bone frame.

postrockandcats

Looking for some motivation!

Anyone else out there have a large frame and able to share their story? I'm 5'8 and 220... generally wear a size 16. I was at a Doctor's office the other day and he told me I was NOT big boned, and that he's seen much bigger - he's kinda given me a complex now! So I went and looked online to see how I can judge this myself and the circumference of my wrist is 7"....and according to everything I read that's big boned! I am very broad and carry weight all over, anyways I'm trying to lose weight, and I really wish I can get down to a size 10, is this even possible? I don't even remember a time that I wore something outside of a size 14. About 3 years ago I dropped down to 180, and I was wearing a size 14 - and this was a healthy look for me.

Am I deluding myself into thinking my frame will prevent me from going down to a size 10?

If anyone has got some stories, please share! Thanks!

Maybe you'll be a size 10, maybe you won't; if you're healthy, dress size and scale weight is a moot point. The important thing is body fat to muscle and how you FEEL. If you liked yourself at a 14, make that a goal and then reevaluate from there.

Calliesmom1

There is too such a thing as big boned! I used to weight 110 pounds and had a huge shoulder width and was pretty much wide everywhere. The smallest size pants i could ever wear was a size 2. That was a really unhealthy weight for me and now im 137 and looking much better. But my point is so small boned women (with smaller frames) can be 110 and look great. On my big boned self it looked disgusting.

Virgo75

If people have EXACTLY THE SAME skeletons then how is it possible to identify male from female when fossils are discovered from ancient cultures?

Why are some women to 'narrow' for childbirth if the skeletons are EXACTLY the same? is the fat making their hips closer together?

If all skeletons are the same please explain Osteoporosis and the other skeletal disorders. By this thinking then it would be impossible to have any differences in structure at all.

Here's one from the American Journal of clinical nutrition : http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/75/6/1012.long which discusses frame sizes.

It is utterly ridiculous to say that everyone has the same size of skeleton.

Actually the difference between male and female skeleton is the shape of the pelvis. The myth that women can't have a baby because their pelvis is small is because of the shape of the inlet or outlet of the pelvis itself, not the size of the actual bones. Hips have no bearing on determining if a women can have a baby pass through the pelvis (the bony structure). This is an extremely rare occurance anyway and mostly because women are made to give birth on their backs in today's society, that is not a natural birthing position that when left alone, women use. I digress. my point is that you can' tell the size of someone's bones by looking at the outside, and relatively speaking we all have the same size bones.

Of course if you look at a women at 5 foot and a man at 6.5 feet, there are going to be some differences, the bones must accommodate that size frame. But if you take 2 people at 5'8" in height, their bones will pretty much be the same size in diameter, width etc. Yes, the femur may be longer in one individual etc, but the actual size of the bone will pretty much be the same

willowdancer

I can't help but think of Cartman from South Park every time I hear someone say this.

Like other posters have already said, it is more important that you are healthy and feel good in your body than it is that you fit into whatever pant size.

And as far as wrist measurements go in determining whether or not someone is big boned; I have been making jewelry professionally for five years and people's wrists come in all shapes and sizes, and not all of them match their body type. I have modified bracelets to be 6" long for women who are larger than me and I wear a 7.5" I have made 7.5" long bracelets for women who are very petite both in height and frame. So I guess my point is that I wouldn't worry so much about being big boned; with a healthy, balanced diet and a good bit of exercise you will see results and find a healthier, happier you. Big bones and all

WendyTerry420

Skeletons are all about the same size. No such thing as "big boned". Lol.

That's just silly! :laugh:

People do NOT have the same size bones.

brandi22479

I'm: 5'9", 190 lbs, true size 14/16, wrist is 6.5

With that said, a year ago I was a size 10, so YES it is possible. Obviously every person carries weight differently but I'm not sold on the "I'm just big-boned" excuse for being overweight. Yeah, I know everyone has different size bones but, come on! Do your bones make you overweight....um, NO.

Either way, good luck with your progress. Stick to your goals and stay motivated. Don't get caught up in the silly stuff or anything that can give you an excuse to sway from your goals.

kobashi

Don't get a complex. Just workout, eat right, and you'll see results. I always called myself big-boned or whatever. That is not the case. It's called being fat. It's when you take in more calories and fat then your body needs so it stores them in various places. No excuses. Large bones or not, healthy is healthy.

castadiva

So what you are saying is that there's no difference in body frame between say your typical basketball player and an NFL linebacker, none, none whatsoever..

So it would seem... because of course that's logical. :noway: Yes folks, it is an over-used rationale, abused by many who don't actually fit into that category, but for some of us, like your linebacker, and your average dramatic soprano (that's me!) a larger frame/big bones (call it what you like) is a fact of life. We also tend to have a body type that carries a lot of muscle/builds muscle relatively easily, which tends to lead to a higher scale number, but also greater than average strength and endurance, when we are physically fit. A pro linebacker and a pro basketball player might very well have the same ratios of lean body mass/body fat percentage, but the base it's built on, and the way it's put together, are definitely going to be very different.

jbriscoe9480

Skeletons are all about the same size. No such thing as "big boned". Lol.

I hear this same thing. All bones are the same size.

lkcuts

If people have EXACTLY THE SAME skeletons then how is it possible to identify male from female when fossils are discovered from ancient cultures?

Why are some women to 'narrow' for childbirth if the skeletons are EXACTLY the same? is the fat making their hips closer together?

If all skeletons are the same please explain Osteoporosis and the other skeletal disorders. By this thinking then it would be impossible to have any differences in structure at all.

Here's one from the American Journal of clinical nutrition : http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/75/6/1012.long which discusses frame sizes.

It is utterly ridiculous to say that everyone has the same size of skeleton.

I agree. How can one person be 6' and another 5'2 if the skeltons were the same. We would all be the same height and a "perfect cloned" pattern of people if this were true. You can bet someone who is 5'2 has a shorter arm and leg length than someone 6' lol thats too funny!!

Ms_Steel

Skeletons are all about the same size. No such thing as "big boned". Lol.

I hear this same thing. All bones are the same size.

i like bones.

omma_to_3

You may or may not be big-boned, really you won't know for sure until you are in the healthy weight range for your height. If you've overweight, than can actually effect the measurement of your wrist.

I'm 5'3.5", 127lbs and my wrist measurement is 6" - that makes me medium framed.

However when I was overweight at 165lbs, my wrist measurement was 6.5" - large framed.

This is true. I am large framed, as my measurements are still above the threshhold, but I've lost about an inch of my wrist! It's pretty much just bone and skin now, so it can't get much smaller.

ebony__

So what you are saying is that there's no difference in body frame between say your typical basketball player and an NFL linebacker, none, none whatsoever..

Who was saying that?

omma_to_3

Skeletons are all about the same size. No such thing as "big boned". Lol.

I hear this same thing. All bones are the same size.

I think people are confusing this. I've seen a study (sorry, long ago so no link) that said all skeletons weigh similarly, for people of the same height. That doesn't mean they're not wider/broader/etc.

WendyTerry420

As I lost weight the circumference of my wrist got smaller too, I had to tighten my watch from where it was for years even. I'm afraid you were measuring more than bone.

That's interesting. My wrist size is the only thing that hasn't changed. I've had a seven inch wrist since I was in 6th grade and weighing 109 for my same 5'4" height. Maybe my DNA doesn't direct fat to be collected on my wrist?

(Also: I always wore a larger pants size than anyone else, even people the same height that weighed more than me. My legs are longer than most women at my height and my hips are wider.)

While it isn't an excuse to be fat, bone structure DOES vary among individuals.

omma_to_3

Skeletons are all about the same size. No such thing as "big boned". Lol.

This. There are variations in height, and slight variations in frame size, but it isn't really enough to matter as far as weight is concerned. That's why healthy weight is given as a range, to account for individual differences in frame size. Someone with a larger frame size might weigh 20 pounds more than someone with a small frame, not 50 pounds more. "Big boned" is just an excuse.

It has less effect on weight, but more effect on size of clothing. "wide" hips will still be wide even when you're fit, if it were your pelvic bones making them wide.

WendyTerry420

So what you are saying is that there's no difference in body frame between say your typical basketball player and an NFL linebacker, none, none whatsoever..

Who was saying that?

You are not reading all the posts in this thread. Somehow you have missed the (several) comments that are trying to claim this.

omma_to_3

As I lost weight the circumference of my wrist got smaller too, I had to tighten my watch from where it was for years even. I'm afraid you were measuring more than bone.

That's interesting. My wrist size is the only thing that hasn't changed. I've had a seven inch wrist since I was in 6th grade and weighing 109 for my same 5'4" height. Maybe my DNA doesn't direct fat to be collected on my wrist?

(Also: I always wore a larger pants size than anyone else, even people the same height that weighed more than me. My legs are longer than most women at my height and my hips are wider.)

While it isn't an excuse to be fat, bone structure DOES vary among individuals.

Yes, fat distribution varies by person. You must not store much on your wrists!

castadiva

So what you are saying is that there's no difference in body frame between say your typical basketball player and an NFL linebacker, none, none whatsoever..

Who was saying that?

You are not reading all the posts in this thread. Somehow you have missed the (several) comments that are trying to claim this.

Quite. It's the logical extension of what many people here are asserting as fact.

vikdexkaykai

Why worry about a particular size ?

If you think you need to lose weight, then lose it ......

Best of luck to you :drinker:

Agreed!

ebony__

Skeletons are all about the same size. No such thing as "big boned". Lol.

I hear this same thing. All bones are the same size.

i like bones.

I like them too

ChrisRS87

I am big boned. Given the right stimulation... ;D

Cindy873

According to the wrist measurement guidelines, I am borderline "big boned" (just under 6.5 inches; anything over 6.5 is considered a large frame). I wear a size 4 and I've never been larger than a size 6.