What does 5'3" and 900 lbs look like???

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  • ohsweetcalamity
    ohsweetcalamity Posts: 78 Member
    Sorry if my rant offended everyone. Just was sick of seeing post after post asking different ht/wt combos specifically to see what they would look like. I'm a friendly, supportive person, you can go through my previous posts and see that I'm really not a meanie. Just annoyed and venting. Like so many people here were happy to tell me, if you don't like it, don't read it and don't respond. A debate is no fun if everyone agrees.
  • w2bab
    w2bab Posts: 353 Member
    http://www.cockeyed.com/photos/bodies/heightweight.html

    I think this project is awesome.

    Agreed. Thanks for posting the link. And to the OP--Nope, those questions don't bother me at all.
  • kschr201
    kschr201 Posts: 208 Member
    http://www.cockeyed.com/photos/bodies/heightweight.html

    I think this project is awesome.

    Whoa, that website is crazy! But there are so many variables that go into 'how you look' it just seems silly to use someone else's picture as a predictive tool. I know people that are my height and weigh 15 lbs more than me, but are in better shape so they're much thinner. I also know people who weigh less than me but have bigger measurements. It's a cool website, though.

    I agree with that. I think the concept is there but they haven't fleshed it out yet. If I pick my height and current weight 5'5" 130's there's 5 or 6 examples that all look totally different. which is really eye opening that people will all look totally different at the same weight
  • cristileigh
    cristileigh Posts: 158 Member
    Just for a reference, here is what 5'1" and 1200 lbs looks like (for real stats, no joke):




    250px-Smart_Fortwo_passion_front.jpg
    :drinker:

    LMAO!
  • Microfiber_wechange
    Microfiber_wechange Posts: 640
    Visited the links and the ladies, same height and weight as myself, look way bigger than me or am I deluded? :laugh: :laugh:
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    Seriously, kids, these 'what does ___ weight at ____ height look like' posts are idiotic. This is like asking if someone has red hair so they can tell you what you'll look like with red hair. If you're wondering what you'll look like at that weight, move your butt and just lose some weight! If you're here because you're overweight or obese (as many of us including myself are), do you really need to look at pictures of people at lower weights, like there's some sort of debate over whether you should exercise or not? Just do it. You don't need an example picture, the answer is easy: you'll look less fat.

    There ARE stupid questions, and this is definitely one of them. This is a great place to ask real questions about nutrition and fitness, but stop wasting everyone's time with moronic requests. If you wanna see what you look like 50 lbs smaller, lose 50 lbs and take a picture yourself.

    Is anyone else really, really annoyed by these posts???
    I hear what you are saying. But now all I can think about is how I would look with red hair.
  • adamb83
    adamb83 Posts: 719 Member
    Boo. Another waste-of-time thread. Take your rants to your own wall. Or see a therapist.
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    Seriously, kids, these 'what does ___ weight at ____ height look like' posts are idiotic. This is like asking if someone has red hair so they can tell you what you'll look like with red hair. If you're wondering what you'll look like at that weight, move your butt and just lose some weight! If you're here because you're overweight or obese (as many of us including myself are), do you really need to look at pictures of people at lower weights, like there's some sort of debate over whether you should exercise or not? Just do it. You don't need an example picture, the answer is easy: you'll look less fat.

    There ARE stupid questions, and this is definitely one of them. This is a great place to ask real questions about nutrition and fitness, but stop wasting everyone's time with moronic requests. If you wanna see what you look like 50 lbs smaller, lose 50 lbs and take a picture yourself.

    Is anyone else really, really annoyed by these posts???

    Nope, not moronic at all.

    Might be hard for you to fathom that someone who has never been at a healthy adult weight before might be curious of what they could look like, and seeing other people at a lower weight who are at the same height and shape (hourglass, apple, pear, etc) might be a little bit of motivation as in "wow, I never thought I could look anything close to how they look!"

    It also helps me at least to be realistic about my own goals. Mybodygallery helped me to realize that my original goal weight of 140lbs might not be ideal, and I might be happy at 165 lbs. It has nothing to do with whether I choose to exercise or not, unless you consider that I currently lift weights so I don't look skinny-fat.

    Say it with me now: To Each Their Own.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Wow, rude much??????? I think everyone has a rite to post whatever question they like.

    Vanity questions dealing with how or what someone looks like that go beyond their achievements should be left off a fitness site/forums. Seriously...all they do is seek attention. Additionally, everyone's body is different. There is nothing that is going to show them what they will look like that is accurate.
  • 8869heather
    8869heather Posts: 1
    LOL!!!!! <3 love it :heart:
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    This post is just another example of all the rude, mean, hatefulness that is plaguing this website.

    I think a lot of people on here need to go back to grade school and learn a few things; if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all, and worry about YOURSELF!

    ^ ^ ^ This.
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    I would look so good with red hair. Okay, now the rest of you, think about how good I would look as a redhead. Feel better. Good.
  • sherri85
    sherri85 Posts: 148 Member
    Agreed, this website was created to be supportive and helpful for those trying to live a healther life style. Everyone has different ways of finding motivation. I dont think anyone should read something like this and then be intimidated to post a question or request because they are going to be considered " a waste of time"
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    ^^^^ This
  • Apazman
    Apazman Posts: 494 Member
    LOL .. haters gonna hate .. isn't that what the internet is all about? voicing whatever moronic thing you want as anonomosly as possible? :)
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    Wow, rude much??????? I think everyone has a rite to post whatever question they like.

    Vanity questions dealing with how or what someone looks like that go beyond their achievements should be left off a fitness site/forums. Seriously...all they do is seek attention. Additionally, everyone's body is different. There is nothing that is going to show them what they will look like that is accurate.

    So what if it's not accurate? I think most people can distinguish accuracy from approximation.
  • Pamwillis1969
    Pamwillis1969 Posts: 3 Member
    lossto where your happy
  • hilarryus
    hilarryus Posts: 30 Member
    Ok sooo... I really used to enjoy this site becuse i see it as a positive way for people with similar struggles to help eachother, but it seems that people are getting more and more negative about everything. If something annoys you Ignore it! This is an outlet for people to get out their struggles and questions now matter how it is done. Stop complaining about one another and help instead.
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    http://www.cockeyed.com/photos/bodies/heightweight.html

    I think this project is awesome.

    so cool! thanks for sharing!
  • sweetpea129
    sweetpea129 Posts: 755 Member
    And starting this thread was any better?
  • susieq101178
    susieq101178 Posts: 305 Member
    Doesn't really bother me. Everyone wants to 'see' what their ideal weight might be, or how they might look 50 lbs lighter. If it gives an obese person motivation to lose weight then that's a good thing.

    Kinda addicted to awesome before and after pics myself! :)


    My sentiments exactly
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    No, that question doesn't annoy me. I'd personally never ask it since my body shape and how I carry my weight is rare with most women here and in real life, so most people at my weight and height do not look like I do. But I do love looking at those threads and seeing how different everyone's body looks at the same weight/height. It's fun and light-hearted (and perhaps motivational for some), why be annoyed?

    I tend not to click on repetitive threads that annoy me. If even one person gains something from it, who am I to tell the OPs to stop posting about it?
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    dp
  • susieq101178
    susieq101178 Posts: 305 Member
    Wow, rude much??????? I think everyone has a rite to post whatever question they like.

    Vanity questions dealing with how or what someone looks like that go beyond their achievements should be left off a fitness site/forums. Seriously...all they do is seek attention. Additionally, everyone's body is different. There is nothing that is going to show them what they will look like that is accurate.


    I doubt "accurate" is what people expect when they ask . . . probably something more like "encouragement"
  • jboccio90
    jboccio90 Posts: 644 Member
    Although I do understand where you're coming from, seeing someone else your height doesnt mean you will look like that. BUT I am 6'1 and don't know very many women in real life that are my height. So I am of course curious as to what my height range looks like at particular weight/sizes.
  • justkrissy
    justkrissy Posts: 146 Member
    I don't think people really ask for pictures like that so they can think "Hey! This is how I will look." Everyone knows we can't look the same way as someone else. We are all built differently. But seeing other people around our height/age/sex, and seeing their Before and After pictures, is more for encouragement than anything.

    I've tried to "diet" and "exercise" lots of times before.. and usually my dieting lasts a couple days, if that. and my Exercising lasts maybe a month.

    Until now. I've been exercising for over a month and a half, and dieting for over 2 weeks, which is WAY better than I've ever done before. And it was all because I honestly started looking at before and after pictures. Seeing real girls around my height, and seeing them lose the amount of weight I'm looking to lose, really encourages me. I look at other peoples before and after pictures every day because seeing other people's success, reminds me that if I keep going, I will succeed to.
  • _SpeshK_
    _SpeshK_ Posts: 496 Member
    LOL. I love it.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Maybe you are reading something in these posts that aren't there? I have never seen one person post a topic like this and then say "Good this is what I will look like" but instead I've seen people say things like "This gives me an idea, since your body type looks similar to mine." I enjoy seeing people post their photo's and I usually comment more on people who seem to carry their weight like I do, and seem to be shaped more like me. It doesn't mean "Hey, this is what I'm gonna look like." Because I know deep down that I'm me and I'm not going to look like anyone but me and we are all different and will all look like we look when we're done. I might not ever have a flat tummy, but I've seen people with the same body type as I who do, I understand that. I don't think anyone has ever really said that on here that they will indeed look like me or anyone else, I think people want to get a general idea of what they MIGHT can achieve, and there is nothing at all wrong with that. It helps push me, especially to see someone with similar body type.
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    Josh Posts: 123 Member
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