Do I look like I need to lose weight?

Justkeepswimmin

You don't LOOK overweight. That being said I read you're a type 1 diabetic. My husband also is a type 1 diabetic but he's 52. If you're not happy with yourself (it sounds like you're not) tone up NOW, because as hard as it is to get rid of weight when you're older, it's 20X harder for a type 1. It takes him MONTHS to lose what I can in a week or two. His cardiovascular progress is seriously insanely slower. So at the very least stay in SHAPE (run/lift etc.) now, regardless of how you appear, because IF you gain it just gets so hard to get rid of and puts you are much higher risk for various cardiovascular diseases because of the diabetes compounded with the weight.

MireyGal76

a few thoughts...

a) your goal weight and your current weight are 7 pounds apart... really, the last 10 pounds are a bugger to lose, and you can go up and down like a yoyo...

b) how can people judge your 'overweightedness' by your profile pics... I can't see much besides a wedding dress, and you looked great in it.

c) who cares what other people think. what do YOU think

d) try doing some body weight exercises, or lift if you can... instead of looking at your scale, work on strengthening your muscles... your body will look tighter and stronger, and even though your weight may not change, your clothes will fit better.

TheConsciousFoody

Lift some weights if you want to look even better....nothing wrong with toning up some but our opinions of you and your body shouldn't matter. If you don't feel pretty go to the spa...have your hair done differently, something, but don't try to MAKE yourself feel not pretty by body shaming yourself. If you're happy with who you are, there ya go!

BrendaLee

Lots of us were "starving" when we were trying to maintain 300 pounds, too -- or thought we were. The perception of hunger can get skewed and isn't always the best indication that we are or are not doing the right thing. If you're eating enough calories to maintain a healthy body weight, then you're probably not starving.

If you're not happy where you are, keep working at it.

michmich68

Maybe I'll clarify...do I look overweight?

Since I put this weight on, I've FELT overweight...Just want to know if my perception is skewed or if other people see it too.

No.

CJ_Holmes

I agree with the need to add weights. I've been adding more in lately but I know I can do better...I feel better after cardio than after weight lifting-but I know I need more resistance training/strength training to lean up a bit.
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Hey Twinnie!

Yep, time to buckle down and do some lifting! I mostly do body-weight intervals- stuff like assisted pull-ups, pushups, handstands, lunge walking.... I'm still not at goal size but I eat a TON and my body looks probably the best it ever has. When I was younger I ran cross country and did a lot of cardio, and though I was lighter I never had abs, arm definition or any of the things that I'm getting happy about now. I'm 33 and I love my legs all the way up for the first time in my life!

The strength work will change your body! If your BGs are well controlled, I don't think it will actually take you more time than a pancreatically-gifted person to see changes.

skinnyinnotime

I can't tell from the pictures on your profile. I would recommend posting fitness pictures if you want a true assessment!

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I was wondering how everyone is forming an opinion. The pics in your profile you are clothed barely showing any of your body.

crimsoncat

I think you could lose weight and still be okay. However, I don't think you need to lose weight. The biggest clue should be your activities. If you are happy with your current energy level and body then don't change a thing except more healthy food. If your weight is bothering you then do more.

BTW, you have the prettiest face (and a pretty face always looks good) and look gorgeous and trim in the wedding gown.

rainbowbow

I think you could lose weight and still be okay. However, I don't think you need to lose weight. The biggest clue should be your activities. If you are happy with your current energy level and body then don't change a thing except more healthy food. If your weight is bothering you then do more.

BTW, you have the prettiest face (and a pretty face always looks good) and look gorgeous and trim in the wedding gown.

Random comment, i love Louise in your profile pic. Ultra cute.

bernieh27510

Have a read about external locus of evaluation....I don't personally think u look aver weight at all..

_SABOTEUR_

DO you look in the mirror and think, 'I need to lose weight?' There's your answer.

At some point in your life you will have to take responsibility for your own body and not rely on others opinions to inform your own.

smantha32

nobody in a size 6 looks overweight or needs to lose weight.

rainbowbow

nobody in a size 6 looks overweight or needs to lose weight.

That's a lie.

When i started i was a size 6 with 32% body fat.

pannellkat

Girl, there is nothing wrong with you. Your beautiful. You do not look overweight whatsoever! IF I WERE YOU (and I'm not, BUT if I were) I would focus more on my health and STAYING FIT. You look good to me.

DMW914

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MsipiGRITS

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I think to a degree we all struggle with self esteem issues-maybe not constantly and some maybe more than others...as a female I am at times insecure-admittedly.

Thanks for the input.
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I started my journey quite a bit heavier than I am now. At that time I would have told you that anyone wearing a size 6 was skinny and would have never imagined myself at that size... However, I am below my original goal weight and now WEAR a size 6 - 8 and there are still days where I look in that mirror and SEE an overweight woman! Fortunately I am a pretty logical thinker so my brain says, "A size 6 is not 'overweight' so snap out of it!" Now, I do agree that we may need to tone and/or lose body fat, but this is NOT overweight. Then again, sometimes I look in the mirror and I see my bones sticking out and think I may have lost too much weight or "I REALLY need to tone up this scrawny chest/arms!" I think this is all due to hormonal fluctuations for me, as I have PCOS and I feel more "overweight" at certain times than at others. I would say that if this is a perception you are having just at times, it could just be hormones or simply a bad day... However, if it is frequent and/or pervasive, maybe you are having some trouble liking what you see in the mirror. Also, keep in mind that our bodies change as we get older, have kids, etc.... I looked great at 115lbs when I was young, but now I would look ridiculous at that weight! Also, my weight fluctuates 5-7lbs during the month... So, I wouldn't get completely bound up in numbers unless you are seeing it consistently rise or not seeing it move over several weeks' time. You might try averaging your weight if you are a daily weigher, which will show a more realistic picture. In any case, grabbing the bull by the horns and doing something to change what you are seeing will make you feel better regardless. So, my suggestion would be to do just that!!! For what it is worth, I think you look fine, and definitely not overweight!!!

MSeel1984

Took your advice and did the circuit this morning.

It kicked my *kitten*.

KimberlyDCZ

I think what a lot of people are trying to say is that maybe you could use some strength training to tone up. It's not about the # on the scales. It's about so many numbers other than that. :flowerforyou:

MSeel1984

Well the circuit does have weight training incorporated into it.

The goal is to target a different area every day too. I've started doing arms, legs, abs (alternating days)

KimberlyDCZ

Well the circuit does have weight training incorporated into it.

The goal is to target a different area every day too. I've started doing arms, legs, abs (alternating days)

awesome! I think most circuits have a combination of cardio and strength. I go to Curves and that's what we have there. I love it, and it really works. A good combination is the right way to go in my opinion. I have recently been doing Shaun T's Rockin' Body and I would recommend checking out Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. Take before pics bc your body WILL change! :-)

MSeel1984

Well the circuit does have weight training incorporated into it.

The goal is to target a different area every day too. I've started doing arms, legs, abs (alternating days)

awesome! I think most circuits have a combination of cardio and strength. I go to Curves and that's what we have there. I love it, and it really works. A good combination is the right way to go in my opinion. I have recently been doing Shaun T's Rockin' Body and I would recommend checking out Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. Take before pics bc your body WILL change! :-)

I'm gonna be super honest: I'm TERRIFIED of Jillian...She scares the crap out of me.

hungryhobbit1

I think you look beautiful and healthy, and I can even see definition in your arms in some of your wedding photos.

I think you should enjoy your body now, while you are young and just married to someone who thinks you are beautiful. Otherwise, you will look back at those pictures someday and think "why wasn't I happy with myself?" Trust me.

If you want to keep track of what you are eating to maintain and stay healthy, great. But don't make yourself miserable, life is too short.

sally_jeffswife

I think you look beautiful and healthy, I would excercise and stuff more just for your general health and so you feel better than anything. You don't really need to lose any weight in my opinion but if it makes you feel better than thats cool and you might gain some muscle and tone up which anybody would really like.

Patti406

You're the same height and weight as me! I think it comes down to what you want. At 5'7" and 142 lbs I think I look healthy, but I want to lose more so I can get a flat tummy.

JDBLY11

My husband automatically says what all husbands say...(at least the nice ones) "NO. You'e fine, babe, just the way you are."

I want an honest answer.

I have some pictures posted and they should be viewable...granted they're not the most body-concealing...I'm looking for honest (but kind and polite) feedback.

I'm 5'7", 142 lbs and a size 6 pant/dress and size small-medium top (depending on the store). Goal weight is 135, but sometimes it seems unattainable.

Look at my diary if you want. most days I'm under...lately I haven't been as good at logging at the end of the day because we have a new puppy in the house and I also work another part time job...

The feedback is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

You have a BMI in the 22 range. You are in a healthy weight range for your height. You could look at real bodies and their weights in a gallery online to see what your weight may look like on other people. I can't stand when people are in a healthy weight range yet feel fat. It is really sad. Enjoy what you have. Any weight you think you need to lose is for vanities sake. It is not a health issue. You should add weight lifting it will make your body look toner and probably make you feel better about yourself.

MSeel1984

Per the suggestion of many people on the forum, uploaded pics of me in my two piece. For some reason I can't fix the fact that they're facing the wrong way. Working on it.

MSeel1984

There we go.

The pics are all facing the wrong way but there it is.

neandermagnon

figure out what your bodyfat% is and go from there. Maybe you would benefit from doing some heavy lifting in the gym. Concentrate on body composition rather than the number on the scale.

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you say you felt prettier at 135 lb and you can't get below 139 lb... I really don't think you'll look that different at 135 compared to 139 unless you improve your body fat percentage in the process, because if you get to 135lb and your body fat percentage is the same, you won't look any different. and if you improve your body fat percentage you can look better without your weight changing and in some cases your weight goes up while the dress size goes down

I look the same at 133lb and 127lb with the same body fat percentage... the difference between those two weights is just water weight fluctuations. 127 after a day when I didn't eat properly so burned up some glycogen... 133lb on a day after a high sodium meal or two and water retention from that

I noticed a difference between 23% body fat and 22% body fat though... even though my weight stayed the same.

herblackwings39

I think you look lovely and would not consider you over weight if we met.

staceypunk

You are not overweight. Maybe some self esteem issues.