How are my measurements?

christiedanielscatlover
christiedanielscatlover Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi am new here after realizing I gained a little bit of weight. Most of the fat sits in my stomach, and I am trying to see if I should shed some pounds. Any suggestions?

I am 20, 5'8, weight 183 lbs
I just did some measurements and I have
waist: 43
Hips: 44
thigh: 26
neck: 15.5

I know my stomach is kinda big but do the other measurements look alright?

Thank you!!

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  • fitmom4lifemfp
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,572 Member
    You are the only one that can decide if you are happy with your measurements. However, your BMI is 27.8, and that indicates that you are overweight. So just going by that, then yes, you need to lose weight.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Only you can decide if you should lose weight or not.

    You are in the over weight category.
  • christiedanielscatlover
    christiedanielscatlover Posts: 3 Member
    I don't think I'm that overweight. My stomach is just big.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Healthyweightcalculator.aspx?Tag=

    Here is the calculator
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    christiedanielscatlover wrote: »
    I don't think I'm that overweight. My stomach is just big.

    Ok. Then...
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    Only you can decide if you should lose weight or not.
  • tapwaters
    tapwaters Posts: 428 Member
    Honestly, we'd need pictures to really know what you're talking about and even then, it's a bunch of strangers. We aren't the ones who need to approve of your body, that's all on you.

    You've got to love you.
  • Rogstar
    Rogstar Posts: 216 Member
    edited March 2017
    If you're happy with your weight and aren't interested in reducing calories at this point in time, how about working on another goal? Maybe a fitness one that can help reshape your body? You may want to modify your diet later.

    If you like to run/bike/swim, work towards personal bests in time and distance. Maybe aim to be in a race.

    If you like exercise classes (cardio, yoga, pilates, etc.), set a goal to attend them 2-3 times a week.

    If you like to lift weights (or want to learn how) look into a progressive lifting program to train your body to lift heavier weights as time goes on. Every couple of months, you can reflect on how strong you've gotten!

    What you want to do is of course up to you, have fun with it!
  • fitmom4lifemfp
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,572 Member
    christiedanielscatlover wrote: »
    I don't think I'm that overweight. My stomach is just big.

    Well let's see. What do you think is causing that??
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,488 Member
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    You are overweight: ideal range is 125 to 155 lbs

    Based on your waist measurement you are at high risk for obesity related disease as your waist circumference is higher than 35 inches.

    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-pro/guidelines/current/obesity-guidelines/e_textbook/txgd/4142.htm

    Just want to emphasize this.

    You may have no problems yet, but look to your future, and plan for it now.

    Cheers, h.
  • FreyasRebirth
    FreyasRebirth Posts: 514 Member
    edited April 2017
    "Your waist size is a clue to whether you're at high risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease."
    "For your best health, your waist should measure no more than 40 inches for men, 35 inches for women. If it's larger than that, you may want to talk with your doctor about what your next steps are, including losing weight."
    http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/calculating-your-waist-circumference__


    "Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most ethnicities in the United States, including African Americans, Hispanics, and whites."
    "About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths."
    https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm

    "Almost two-thirds (64%) of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be at risk for heart disease."
    https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_women_heart.htm
  • kq1981
    kq1981 Posts: 1,098 Member
    Every"body" is different. Do you feel uncomfortable? Are you lacking energy? Would you like to lose weight?
  • christiedanielscatlover
    christiedanielscatlover Posts: 3 Member
    My clothes feel uncomfortable, but mostly cause my stomach spills over my jeans and makes it impossible to easily pull up my pants. I feel like the extra weight is slowing me down. I used to be around 150 lbs but gained a lot in the last few months due to large life style changes.
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    Well you've read the posts that others said I agree with them! However, if you're happy with the way you look like than ...
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