Do I look like I need to lose weight?

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.

You do not look overweight, nor are you by BMI standards. Your waist doesn't look big from what can be seen in the pics. Do you know your waist measurement or BF%?

My guess is that you are not overweight, you are just heavier than you've been in the past. I can relate. Unfortunately, most of us get used to the extra weight. Too used to it for our own good.

I think it sounds like you have some serious self-esteem issues. You shouldn't be asking this online, if you feel bloated and terrible with your weight, eat healthier, if not keep doing what you are doing.

Post a photo if you can handle honest opinions, mind you one persons fat is another persons skinny, its all about the eye of the beholder!

You cant really tell that much from stating your weight etc.

Regards

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.

This. I think you'd look amazing with a little more definition. concentrate on that rather than the # on the scale

You definitely do not look overweight. Like another has said, you may have a higher body fat percentage, but you're not overweight. Keep in mine at 135 is a number. If you start lifting weight, you may get down to that weight, you may stay where you are now, you may even gain some weight, but you'll get more toned and defined and be a similar size to what you were before.

My advice for anyone within 10 or so pounds of where they think they want to be is to focus on body fat percentage and fitness level. This will do more to change what you see in the mirror and how you feel about yourself than a number on a scale.

I think you look great. You definitely don't need to lose weight.

In my opinion if you were happy with your appearance and confident in how you felt, you wouldn't need the assurance of anyone else. I was the same way and still am. My hubby was happy with me, but I wasn't with myself. That is probably why you are asking others, because you need reassurance, so that you will feel good. If you can't answer this question yourself, then take action and put yourself on the track towards the day when you can look in the mirror and no need to ask anyone, because you will know... and not need reassurance.

My advice for anyone within 10 or so pounds of where they think they want to be is to focus on body fat percentage and fitness level. This will do more to change what you see in the mirror and how you feel about yourself than a number on a scale.

What he said. Ideal weight is a tricky concept anyway. BMI is fine to tell you if you are obese. But, if you are muscular the number is deceptive. Most people BMI numbers actually give them a false sense of security and their BF is higher than their BMI would indicate cuz they don't work out. But, working out will get you to a smaller size even if the numbers on the scale don't budge. So, the focus as always should be on health. Eat less processed junk, exercise, log and it takes care of itself eventually.

This is a loaded and unfair question.

If I say "yes", guess what? I'm BODY SHAMING YOU.

If I say "no", then you will say "But...." then go on and want more judgment.

So, what do YOU want to hear? Because, apparently it's either accusation or affirmation.

We're about the same height and I ran into the same thing. Lowest I could get it was 138 and that was a struggle to maintain. I think I hit 135 after a round of the flu. 142 was where I maintained for the longest time. Then I started messing with my hormones and am the heaviest I've ever been. Hubby thinks I'm fine the way I am...

The funny thing is that Sunday, as we were driving back from DC, we stopped at a rest stop. In the ladies room, there was an old fashioned scale with height and weight ranges. The one for 5'7" was 142 and 5'6" was 137. That means that our bodies are apparently calibrated to a 60 year old scale.

On a slightly more helpful note, you do a LOT of exercise. So, on paper, you might think you need to lose weight, but based on the density of muscle vs the density of fluff, you might actually "see" yourself as larger than you actually are, if that makes sense.

I was getting caught up on the numbers, until I realized that my clothes fit better at 168 than they did at 160, on account of all of the running and leg work I've been doing. I'm still not at the size that I want to be at, but I have a better appreciation for the numbers and don't let them bother me quite as much anymore.

Pics visible on my profile.

actually, they aren't. while they are nice pics and you look good in them, there's not enough of your actual body in any of the shots for anyone to assess. plus, they are 90% wedding photos, and isn't everyone like 20 pounds lighter than usual on their wedding day?

but here's the thing. if you husband says you look fine, and you're comfortable where you are right now, why do you need our opinion? conversely, if you're not satisfied, but we all say you don't need to change a thing, you STILL won't be satisfied. what I'm saying is, it's your body and your opinion is the only one that matters. you've got to be happy in your own skin.

what do you think?

This is such a silly question to ask people.

You clearly joined MFP for a reason.

Also, some people might say "yes, you need to lose weight" some others will say " no! you look great! and others will say " well you're not overweight but you could probably lean up a bit" etc. etc.

It could go on and on.

You, yourself need to make that decision. Who cares what we say?!!

You are not overweight, by any means. If you want to "look" 135, and feel more comfortable in your own skin, lift weights and get toned/stronger.

ETA: Plus, by lifting you could eat more so you won't feel like you are starving!