same weight/height.. yet they look smaller.

Ilovepeppers
Ilovepeppers Posts: 396 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
I know body types/shapes vary GREATLY... However I'm noticing more and more people my height and weight (5'9"/194) who look muuuuch thinner than I do! Anyone else notice this ever?

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  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    They could have a bigger frame than you do which would mean they have more bone and muscle mass. Don't worry about anyone else and what they look like, just work on you! It'll make it so much easier.
  • thisismynewmindset
    thisismynewmindset Posts: 273 Member
    I think it's all in your head - we always compare. Just concentrate on yourself.
  • Skeith5
    Skeith5 Posts: 89 Member
    Everyone's different. Muscle and fat weigh different amounts so body composition can greatly vary. I started out at 300 and most people have said it looks like I weighed 240-250.
  • hm_day
    hm_day Posts: 857 Member
    I think it's all in your head - we always compare. Just concentrate on yourself.

    ^^ This.
  • doobabe
    doobabe Posts: 436 Member
    Heck yeah- I think people my height who actually weigh more than me look smaller....... I think it might just be that we're wierd (my husband always asks me what kind of mirror Im looking in....)
    That OR the same amount of muscle (weight) looks smaller than fat.......
  • iAm_misspiggy
    iAm_misspiggy Posts: 35 Member
    They may have their weight in their hips, butt, and thighs and have a small waist. OR they could be more muscular. Some people my same weight and height look way bigger than me and some smaller. Height 5ft tall SW 190 CW 190 GW 145
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    People carry weight differently. A friend of mine are the same height and weight yet she looks a lot heavier than I do (at least that's what people tell us). For some reason, I carry weight a lot differently.
  • skbruewer
    skbruewer Posts: 144 Member
    I understand how you feel, because I've often felt the same way. We all need to stop comparing ourselves to others. No 2 people are exactly the same. Just be the best YOU, you can be!
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    To the OP, I feel your pain! Some people look amazing 20lbs heavier than I am now. I went on a website that showed women of your height and weight, the idea being to make you feel better about yourself, but came away feeling depressed.

    Is the difference real or imagined? Not sure but it's still there...
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