What does my body actually look like?

Jaspergirl423 · June 2017

So for as long as I can remember I've had a hard time gauging what my body looks like. Even when I was thinner I remember thinking how big I looked in pictures--now when I look back I'm realizing how thin I actually was. Which makes me think I might look thinner now than I think I do!

I know I'm technically "overweight" but I also feel like I'm right on the cusp of looking like I'm a normal weight. It's just really hard for me to judge myself and I want to know what i look like to other people.

So will you tell me how much you think I weigh? If you saw me randomly in the street, would you think I was overweight, or what would you think of my body?

Thank you so much for answering my weird questions!!!

burntoutphilosopher · June 2017

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tabletop_joe · June 2017

Before you change your post to include pictures, I'm just wondering if you've considered what you're opening yourself up to be asking strangers something like that. While a lot of people here are trustworthy and honest, you may be puting your self image in the hands of cruel people. You really don't know!

Google BMI visualizer and My Body Gallery. Those are good resources if you feel like you're having a hard time matching your weight with your appearance. You'll see how incredibly we all vary in that regard, too, but that's a different (and worthwhile!) discussion.

usmcmp · June 2017

Does it matter what others think? If you are okay with how you look and your health markers are good then how other people see you doesn't matter. Some will think you are fat no matter what and some will think you are thin no matter what. You have no obligation to make your body look like someone else thinks it should if you are happy and healthy.

spartanhollis · June 2017

madison_harrell wrote: »

So for as long as I can remember I've had a hard time gauging what my body looks like. Even when I was thinner I remember thinking how big I looked in pictures--now when I look back I'm realizing how thin I actually was. Which makes me think I might look thinner now than I think I do!

I know I'm technically "overweight" but I also feel like I'm right on the cusp of looking like I'm a normal weight. It's just really hard for me to judge myself and I want to know what i look like to other people.

So will you tell me how much you think I weigh? If you saw me randomly in the street, would you think I was overweight, or what would you think of my body?

Thank you so much for answering my weird questions!!!

Not a weird question, and you are very brave. Gurl! I don't think I have the stones to do what you did. But you did it, which makes you a much stronger person than me! I am thinking about 140? Am I right?! >_<

cmriverside · June 2017

I don't know how tall you are, but it looks like maybe 5'5" or so? You have a lovely shape, and I'm sure not very much to lose. I know 5-10 pounds can make a huge difference on someone who is already fairly lean, so try that and see how you feel.

Chef_Barbell · June 2017

Nope not stepping in this mine field. :laugh:

This is just like "do these jeans make me look big?"

ccsernica · June 2017

Jaspergirl423 wrote: »

I know I'm technically "overweight" but I also feel like I'm right on the cusp of looking like I'm a normal weight.

You look slightly overweight, right on the cusp of a normal range.

I have no idea what you weigh, partly because I have no idea how tall you are. But you don't look noticeably heavy, so I'm not going to worry about the number.

ThatLadyFromMN · June 2017

150-160? Idk, I have a hard time gauging people because I'm used to lifters so they always weigh different compared to how they look.

But ya know what, doesn't matter, I think you look good.

I would be delighted to look like you!

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld · June 2017

I think you have around 16lb to lose.

need2belean · June 2017

Without a height, a weight won't really make since. If you were 6'0" I'd say you were about 180. If you were 5'0" I'd say you were about 140.

Jaspergirl423 · June 2017

Thanks for your input everyone! I'm 5'7".

need2belean · June 2017

Jaspergirl423 wrote: »

Thanks for your input everyone! I'm 5'7".

Well, I think you look great and you are brave for putting this out there and asking. For 5'7" I think you have a nice toned stomach but you have a booty which I think is normal for taller girls. I'm 6'0" and my legs are the heavier part of me too and that's where most of my weight is. For 5'7", I'd say you were 145 but weight is just a number so it really doesn't matter.

Jaspergirl423 · June 2017

No, I guess it doesn't really matter what others think. I was just curious

Jaspergirl423 · June 2017

No, I guess it doesn't really matter what other think. I was just curious

Jaspergirl423 · June 2017

No, I guess it doesn't really matter what other think. I was just curious

Jaspergirl423 · June 2017

Ahh! Its not letting me type my whole reply!

cmriverside · June 2017

ha.

Don't hit "enter."

Jaspergirl423 · June 2017

No, I guess it doesn't really matter what other think. I was just curious! I just had my third baby about 5 months ago and I'm just having a hard time adjusting. I'm also trying to figure out a good "goal" weight, since in the past it has been too low which has led to many eating disorders and all that bad stuff. I've also been lifting for the past month or so, and I'm realizing that girls who lift look thinner than girls who don't lift at the same weight. I'm just trying to feel my way through this and thought a good starting point would be finding out what my body ACTUALLY looks like.

Rusty740 · June 2017

Ok, I think you're about 5'6 or 5'7" and I think you weigh about 160. If you're 5'4" I'd guess 150 lbs.

If I saw you walking down the street I'd say you were overweight, but not obese and yes I think you're not that far off from your understanding of yourself.

And yes, you are very brave for putting yourself out there. kudos.

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