I know I'm not fat, I'm just not comfortable

It's because it's not really weight that you are trying to lose. You are trying to lose fat and recomposition your body. I was in your shoes at one point. I was flabby, so I thought I need to lose weight. But it isn't that. I haven't lose a pound, but my body looks different. And it's also because people don't see the flabbiness that you see, so they don't understand. As long as your goal is healthy, then keep going because it's not about those people anyways. Good luck.

It's about what you want, not what others think you need. Do it because YOU want it... and what they say won't have as much pull. We aren't immune to others' opinions... but the primary driving force should come from within when it comes to your health & body, imo.

5'4", 141. Technically not "fat" either, but I was definitely out of shape. But I don't tell people I'm dieting or trying to lose weight. I tell them I'm eating healthier because it makes me feel better and I exercise for stress relief.

I have lost 20 pounds in the past nine months and am currently 139 pounds at 5'6". I would like to get to 130 and attempt to tone up my mid-section. I know I am a lot healthier now but I am still very self-conscious about my stomach area. No matter what I do I still have a "gut." I hate it. It is the worst part of my body. I don't know how to get rid of it! Great job to all of you who have strived to be healthier! We can do this together!! I am hoping to get a Fit Bit for my anniversary or my birthday. Any suggestions on losing the flab around my stomach. I have a couple friends using "It Works" wraps. Any experience with these?

I was never "overweight" when I started this, technically, and I never looked *terrible* because I had gained ~25 lbs while still exercising frequently.

That said, I was big for me. I was bigger than I personally had ever been, and I was sick of having to keep buying bigger pants.
I enjoy being slimmer, but what I enjoy even more is having energy and being able to lift heavy things without batting an eyelash.

Wow okay where to start? I'm glad I came across this thread...
I used to be very tiny, 103 for most my life and people always told me I was too thin... I wasn't happy with I looked then either. I listened to my peers after repeatedly hearing form everyone that I should gain.. Well I started gaining and I let myself get out of control and now Im constantly faced with a body I dislike. I'm not blaming others but when people put pressure on you, it really take a toll on you, especially when your still young. Now I'm up about 2 sizes from then which is a lot of extra weight on someone who's 5'2. But honestly i don't tell anyone I'm trying to lose weight because for one I don't want people knowing I have a problem with my weight/body. I don't want to hear about what others think about it. I just am doing it for me. It doesn't matter how "healthy" you already are it's about wanting to feel comfortable in your own skin. Someone said something like.. Being at a weight/size that you like is important to your quality of life. That is definitely true, my weight is always holding me back!

I'm considered at a healthy weight, but for someone who is small framed it really just doesn't look right. I struggle with my appearance everyday & with that being said, it's perfectly normal for you to want to lose a little more.
#rant over

At almost 5'10 and 142Ibs last summer, I was not technically overweight, but I was unhappy in my skin, was not exercising, was eating a lot of microwave meals(although I always got in plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables), and was not a size I was used to being, but then I was anorexic so I suppose for me, I am always going to want to be a lower weight. I aimed originally for 133 Ibs, but ended up at between 123 and 126Ibs, and I am comfortable at this size, for the time being, or as comfortable as someone can be who has body image issues anyway.

I think it is a personal choice, just because someone falls into the healthy range somewhere, doesn't mean they are going to feel comfortable at that weight/size. Exercise, of course, can help immensely to get the shape you want, and people tend to look smaller when they strength train as opposed to simply losing weight.

Completely agree. No one really understands me either. They just chalk it up to an insecure, thin girl complaining about her body when she doesn't need to.

Not the case. I'm far from insecure. I just feel uncomfortable with having to deal with the muscle weight I once had turning into flab.

I'm 5'1" and currently 117 lbs. Everyone I know tells me I'm thin and don't need to lose any weight or even be concerned with working out. But what the don't understand is that I am NOT as fit as I once was. Sure, I may LOOK thin, but I have flab and rolls where I used to have abs from about a year or two of neglecting exercise. I feel awkward, uncomfortable, and honestly, I can't stand it. I don't like having rolls, no matter how big, get in the way of me bending over or interfering with my yoga practice.

It's awful! I don't want to be STICK THIN. I want to be FIT, FIRM, AND TONED again. That's all.