How accurate is Model My Diet? (body simulation site)

AblazeRiver

I have kind of a weird figure. I'm overall a pear shape when you look at my measurements, but it's pretty subtle (36"bust 28"waist 40"hips), and my stomach sticks out a pretty good bit. I'm half Mexican, half Irish, so I always have a good bit of a butt/thighs no matter what. However thanks to 13 years of ballet my legs/butt have always been very strong and toned, so I mainly gain weight around my middle. I guess my main question is how many of you have used this website? (modelmydiet.com) has it looked pretty accurate compared to your body? I have some issues with body dysmorphic disorder, so my perspective on what I see in the mirror seems to be pretty different from how other people see it.

GauchoMark

Its about as accurate as me telling you that it is going to rain at 4:30 pm at your exact location 3 months from now.

Considering that it doesn't collect any measurement data, lean body mass data, or planned calorie intake or exercise routine type, it is completely subjective.

AblazeRiver

That's what I figured. Thank you!

sweetnlow30

I just played around with the site a bit. While it was kind of fun, I don't think it is very accurate for most people unless you are a true hourglass with no problem areas. It would be great if there was an option to input your exact measurements. I understand about the body dysmorphia. It as been two years since I lost the majority of my weight and I still see myself as the 250 pound woman I was. Occasionally I catch a glimpse of the new me but I wish my brain would catch up so I can stop being so self conscious.

AblazeRiver

Thank you! I wish there was a way to maybe drag certain body parts so that you could, say, expand your stomach and see how that proportionally affects your weight distribution, so that you could get a more accurate image. In addition adding BF% would probably make it more accurate as well.

sofielein

whatever I do the chick looks nothing like me

zarablue

I agree with the others. Visited their site. There is no way to add problem areas, or personalized info. Not realistic.

SeaJenni

Mine looks like me if I were airbrushed and had a lower body fat percentage.