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jenna20164eva
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I am 5,6 and 162 am I to fat? I wear a size 5 and medium and small shirts. The blue shirt is a size small 
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Ask your doctor.2
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No idea. it's hard to tell anything in the boob shot. And i take it you're ly8ng down in the 2nd?4
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get your body fat % checked. Weight means nothing. If you are above 23%, then yeah, you are "overfat".0
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Maybe, maybe not. You appear to be lying down in both shots so they can't be used to get a rough idea about body fat. You need to look at yourself standing up without modifying your gait or shape by doing things like sucking in, tucking in or jutting out.2
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Why don't you take some normal photos? (Standing, not laying down)
Also aesthetically it just depends if you like being the weight you are- what do you think? Do you like how you look and feel?
for a more medical point of view, according to a BMI chart you are on the high end of normal/healthy. This goes only by height and weight though, so it's hard to tell if you have a good lean mass to body fat ratio or not.3 -
Yes you are overweight by BMI ..at 26.1..your top end weight for your height is 155lbs
You have clearly taken photos that you think put you at your physical advantage. Lying down, boobs swished. You look very pretty, soft and rounded.
That may be your desired body aesthetic..you should absolutely have confidence in how you look but statistically you would be healthier dropping a few pounds
My own personal aesthetic is soft and strong
Others like ripped, or skinny, or curvy or voluptuous whatever
And all are equally valid
If you are in any way upset or disappointed in this response I apologise and would say that a great life lesson is don't ask questions you really don't want the answer to on a health and fitness board. This isn't Facebook or a group of your friends and family who will always offer the most flattering response.
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JoyMaillet wrote: »get your body fat % checked. Weight means nothing. If you are above 23%, then yeah, you are "overfat".
That is one of the more blatantly incorrect statements I've seen on here
She's 22 ...you've misread this chart I assume
In general women's body fat is within a healthy range from 21-33%1 -
JoyMaillet wrote: »get your body fat % checked. Weight means nothing. If you are above 23%, then yeah, you are "overfat".
That is one of the more blatantly incorrect statements I've seen on here
She's 22 ...you've misread this chart I assume
In general women's body fat is within a healthy range from 21-33%
That's correct. And to add, 33% fat mostly subitaneous may be fine, but 30% mostly visceral may be not. That's why a standing picture may be more useful.0 -
JoyMaillet wrote: »get your body fat % checked. Weight means nothing. If you are above 23%, then yeah, you are "overfat".
That is one of the more blatantly incorrect statements I've seen on here
She's 22 ...you've misread this chart I assume
In general women's body fat is within a healthy range from 21-33%
Must be an American chart...
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This is one of those questions that guys hate lol
Does this make my Butt look big ?
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Yes you are overweight by BMI ..at 26.1..your top end weight for your height is 155lbs
You have clearly taken photos that you think put you at your physical advantage. Lying down, boobs swished. You look very pretty, soft and rounded.
That may be your desired body aesthetic..you should absolutely have confidence in how you look but statistically you would be healthier dropping a few pounds
My own personal aesthetic is soft and strong
Others like ripped, or skinny, or curvy or voluptuous whatever
And all are equally valid
If you are in any way upset or disappointed in this response I apologise and would say that a great life lesson is don't ask questions you really don't want the answer to on a health and fitness board. This isn't Facebook or a group of your friends and family who will always offer the most flattering response.
@Sued0nim You, you I like...
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JoyMaillet wrote: »JoyMaillet wrote: »get your body fat % checked. Weight means nothing. If you are above 23%, then yeah, you are "overfat".
That is one of the more blatantly incorrect statements I've seen on here
She's 22 ...you've misread this chart I assume
In general women's body fat is within a healthy range from 21-33%
Must be an American chart...
Wut? Ok there are far more charts and pics from US sites than elsewhere
Like this one too (although the definition of obesity is clearly not from the WHO)
But how does that negate the fact that you posting that above 23%, which is lean enough for many women to start to show abs, is overfat is incorrect?
Not to mention how incredibly difficult it is to measure BF in the first place2 -
JoyMaillet wrote: »get your body fat % checked. Weight means nothing. If you are above 23%, then yeah, you are "overfat".
Um - no.
Descriptions from Builtlean.com
Body Fat Percentage Women 20-22%
This is body fat percentage is usually in the “fit” category of most body fat charts and is typical of many female athletes. Some definition in the abs is apparent, there is body fat on the arms and legs, but it’s not too pronounced. There is minimal, but some separation between muscles.
Body Fat Percentage Women 25%
This is on the low end of what’s average for most women and is characterized by a shape that is neither too slim, nor overweight. Curves in the hips are usually more apparent along with more fat in the buttocks and thighs. A 5’4” women who weighs 130lb and has 97lb of lean body mass has 25% body fat.
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Ok this is me in a size 8 dress and the brown shirt is a size medium. My friends and family say not to lose anymore weight because I was 200 which was my highest. But I think I should go down to 130 I still feel to fat
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When I was 120 last yr people said I look sick cuz I have big rib cages so what would be a good weight for me honest answers
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Idk how to read that chartJoyMaillet wrote: »get your body fat % checked. Weight means nothing. If you are above 23%, then yeah, you are "overfat".
That is one of the more blatantly incorrect statements I've seen on here
She's 22 ...you've misread this chart I assume
In general women's body fat is within a healthy range from 21-33%
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The last pic, did you use photoshop? Your waist looks odd.3
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JoyMaillet wrote: »get your body fat % checked. Weight means nothing. If you are above 23%, then yeah, you are "overfat".
Um - no.
Descriptions from Builtlean.com
Body Fat Percentage Women 20-22%
This is body fat percentage is usually in the “fit” category of most body fat charts and is typical of many female athletes. Some definition in the abs is apparent, there is body fat on the arms and legs, but it’s not too pronounced. There is minimal, but some separation between muscles.
Body Fat Percentage Women 25%
This is on the low end of what’s average for most women and is characterized by a shape that is neither too slim, nor overweight. Curves in the hips are usually more apparent along with more fat in the buttocks and thighs. A 5’4” women who weighs 130lb and has 97lb of lean body mass has 25% body fat.
So what is my body fat percentage I am 22 and I weigh 162 but I fit into small and medium shirts it's weird. And I am 5,60 -
queenliz99 wrote: »The last pic, did you use photoshop? Your waist looks odd.
Lmao nun of my pics are photos hopped hunny. They are all real. And which pic are u talking about the one with me in the pool that's just how my hips were then I guess.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »The last pic, did you use photoshop? Your waist looks odd.
Your waist would look different two when u just lost ova 100 pounds lol I went from 200 to 1100 -
I'm not sure if the dress is modifying your shape, but it appears you can handle being slightly overweight if you wish, but if you want to lose more you have enough fat to handle that too. Ultimately it's comes down to your preference at this point.0
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amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm not sure if the dress is modifying your shape, but it appears you can handle being slightly overweight if you wish, but if you want to lose more you have enough fat to handle that too. Ultimately it's comes down to your preference at this point.
How much u think I should lose I just want to look good. And how overweight do I look because I went to the doctors a couple weeks ago and she said I'm average for my height and age but idk0 -
jenna20164eva wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm not sure if the dress is modifying your shape, but it appears you can handle being slightly overweight if you wish, but if you want to lose more you have enough fat to handle that too. Ultimately it's comes down to your preference at this point.
How much u think I should lose I just want to look good. And how overweight do I look because I went to the doctors a couple weeks ago and she said I'm average for my height and age but idk
That's up to you, really. You will know when to stop when you are happy with the way you look, regardless of how much you weigh, as long as you are over 115 pounds you should be fine.
ETA: and no, you don't look sick at 120. People are just not used to seeing you like that. You said you wish to get down to 130? Why not aim for that and stop wherever you feel you look best even if it ends up being some different number.0 -
courtneyfabulous wrote: »Why don't you take some normal photos? (Standing, not laying down)
Also aesthetically it just depends if you like being the weight you are- what do you think? Do you like how you look and feel?
for a more medical point of view, according to a BMI chart you are on the high end of normal/healthy. This goes only by height and weight though, so it's hard to tell if you have a good lean mass to body fat ratio or not.
Well I just posted more pics0 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »jenna20164eva wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm not sure if the dress is modifying your shape, but it appears you can handle being slightly overweight if you wish, but if you want to lose more you have enough fat to handle that too. Ultimately it's comes down to your preference at this point.
How much u think I should lose I just want to look good. And how overweight do I look because I went to the doctors a couple weeks ago and she said I'm average for my height and age but idk
That's up to you, really. You will know when to stop when you are happy with the way you look, regardless of how much you weigh, as long as you are over 115 pounds you should be fine.
Do I look really fat though? Sorry I'm very self concious. My aunt says I'm big boned so I won't ever be small like I want to be is that true0 -
Your skeleton doesn't look larger than normal to me.0
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Dress sizes are completely irrelevant (too much variance between manufacturers), so no it's not weird that you wear smaller sized clothes. The manufacturers you gravitate towards are engaging in vanity sizing (quite common anymore). I think you looked really good at 120 (the last pic you posted). Not too thin or "sick" at all. You do seem to carry a bit of extra weight well, so it's really a matter of what you personally prefer. If your doc says you are currently healthy (your current weight is just barely into the overweight category), then it really boils down to what you find most aesthetically pleasing.0
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jenna20164eva wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »jenna20164eva wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm not sure if the dress is modifying your shape, but it appears you can handle being slightly overweight if you wish, but if you want to lose more you have enough fat to handle that too. Ultimately it's comes down to your preference at this point.
How much u think I should lose I just want to look good. And how overweight do I look because I went to the doctors a couple weeks ago and she said I'm average for my height and age but idk
That's up to you, really. You will know when to stop when you are happy with the way you look, regardless of how much you weigh, as long as you are over 115 pounds you should be fine.
Do I look really fat though? Sorry I'm very self concious. My aunt says I'm big boned so I won't ever be small like I want to be is that true
You look your BMI: slightly overweight. Would you call that fat? I don't know, it depends. I personally find a little bit of extra fat to be aesthetically pleasing, so I would consider you pretty. By BMI, you are considered 7 pounds overfat. By body fat, you don't seem to be particularly lean, which is to be expected at that weight.
I'm not sure why you are worrying so much, really. Different people will perceive you differently. To some you may look too thin, or too fat, or just right. That's why if your doctor has approved of your weight only your own opinion matters at this point.0
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