Am I Skinny Fat? Or just Fat? I like honesty

ThatsNotMine
ThatsNotMine Posts: 75 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I think so but I'm not sure.

I'm 5ft 1/2 an inch, about 125lbs, very small bone frame. I just made a bikini pic my profile picture (I don't know how to add a pic to a thread). I have a very hard time processing/objectively judging what I see in the mirror. This is a real request, not an attention grab or anyting.

Please don't sugar-coat anything. I stared about 15lbs higher so I'm doing something right. It will be hard for you to discourage me, fire away!
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  • paulaviki
    paulaviki Posts: 678 Member
    I don't think you are fat in any way personally! I definitely would not want to lose any weight if I had a figure like yours, if you feel 'fat' I'd say do strength training and build muscle.

    If I looked that good in a bikini you'd struggle to get me in clothes! :)
  • ThatsNotMine
    ThatsNotMine Posts: 75 Member
    Paulaviki-
    You have such pretty bone structure and eyes, you should do makeup ads!

    I do think toning up is a must, I feel floppy...thanks for replying!
  • paulaviki
    paulaviki Posts: 678 Member
    Bless you! Thanks :)
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    I'd say "overweight" or "skinny-fat". You are at an acceptable weight for you height but likely have a high percentage of body fat. (that's hard to tell without knowing your body fat %)
  • wyze
    wyze Posts: 248
    I think you look great. I agree with the first poster, aim to build muscle and get lean :-)
  • squirrleydoodle
    squirrleydoodle Posts: 58 Member
    you look awesome!! some strength training will make you look more lean and toned tho. i love your swimsuit! its my fave color!
  • CajunNino
    CajunNino Posts: 269
    WTF?:huh:
  • megleo818
    megleo818 Posts: 595 Member
    You look fantastic. Maybe a bit soft around the middle, but that goes with exercise. No weight loss needed!
  • emptyplate
    emptyplate Posts: 62
    I would definaty not describe you as fat in anyway, however like the nice lady above me ^ if you felt fat or feel that you have fat, some simple toning exercises with weights etc might be your best bet. You do have a nice figure though and should wear that bikni out, just pop to the shops in it
  • ChrisRS87
    ChrisRS87 Posts: 781 Member
    The purple and yellow smily face kinda creeps me out. Like in horror movies when the pictures of the deceased are showed and the photo is burnt only where the face is.

    That being said, focus on toning up, don't lose too much more weight.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Definitely not "fat". You have a very small fat store on your lower stomach which is very common for women. If you don't like it, I suggest eating at maintenance, lifting weights and maybe incorporating some fasted HIIT/steady state cardio combinations. Losing weight will probably not help.
  • ThatsNotMine
    ThatsNotMine Posts: 75 Member
    Thank you for the replys. The apps on my phone tell me my bf% is around 23-24% (using weight, height, and my 30in waist), and my BMI is around 23.
    These numbers may seem small but remember, I'm close to little person height....
  • ThatsNotMine
    ThatsNotMine Posts: 75 Member
    The purple and yellow smily face kinda creeps me out. Like in horror movies when the pictures of the deceased are showed and the photo is burnt only where the face is.

    That being said, focus on toning up, don't lose too much more weight.

    omg I didn't even think of that. LOL, now thats all I see! Creepy!

    I'm at work and was in a hurry not to get caught....
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    I don't think you are fat or skinny fat. You look to have some muscle tone in the belly. So I don't think your BF% is in the unhealthy range, although visceral fat cannot be determined based on appearance. Just keep exercising and eating at a slight calorie deficit, you should be able to lose more body fat. Add strength training to help preserve muscles.
  • knk1553
    knk1553 Posts: 438 Member
    I'm 5'3, and I'm 134, but I know I have a lot of muscle, and I'm looking to get down about 10-15 pounds. I would say start focusing on adding heavy weights into your program to tone up and in about 4 weeks re-evaluate how you feel and compare your same bikini pic, if at that point you still feel like you have some fat, maybe aim for around 5 pounds of weight loss? I know on us short people 5 pounds goes a long way. I don't think you look fat though, maybe like you said "skinny-fat" , which is easily fixed by building muscle
  • JAllen32
    JAllen32 Posts: 991 Member
    I would say your "skinny fat" which means you are not fat AT ALL. Thin but soft I guess, is a way to put it. You look great! Do not lose "weight", just add some muscle to firm up and burn off extra body fat to lower that bf%. But no, you are not fat. Not even close. :-)
  • jyuubi
    jyuubi Posts: 109
    You fit in a bikini, and if anything, you might have a tummy. I want to be able to wear a bikini, so I would think your size is just perfect. But if you feel a little too meaty, build muscle instead of trying to drop your weight.
  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    K, I checked out your profile and I noticed that it says you have 36 lbs to go, is this a mistake? Did I misread it? If not, I think you may have some unreasonable expectations and may need to consider working them through with a counselor.
  • ThatsNotMine
    ThatsNotMine Posts: 75 Member
    You guys are so kind, I was VERY, VERY nervous after I hit the send button.
    I went to have my biometric screening done and the nurse told me to be careful and to really watch my weight, that was about 15lbs and 6 months ago...Now to tone up!
  • Francesca3162
    Francesca3162 Posts: 520 Member
    I would say to just concentrate on toning up what you have. Don't think you have to lose more, just re-direct....
  • JAllen32
    JAllen32 Posts: 991 Member
    I don't think you are fat or skinny fat. You look to have some muscle tone in the belly. So I don't think your BF% is in the unhealthy range, although visceral fat cannot be determined based on appearance. Just keep exercising and eating at a slight calorie deficit, you should be able to lose more body fat. Add strength training to help preserve muscles.
    True true! I couldn't see the pic as well on my phone, but on my comp I can see it. I think even skinny fat is not quite right for you. Just skinny. lol
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    You don't look like you have a high enough BF% to be fat or skinny fat. If you do, you certainly hide it very well. My guess is your BF% is in the healthy range. I think you look great, but if you feel flabby, then do some strength training to tone up. It's what you think that matters.
  • Bobby_Clerici
    Bobby_Clerici Posts: 1,828 Member
    Many would love to be where you are.
    You can still wear a bikini and not invoke laughter or unkind comments.
    Seriously, you look good.
    But I am not the judge - you are. My opinion is for each of us to strive to be our very best.
    For you it might mean less actual weight loss and more fat loss.
    Lose a few pounds - say 10, then just keep a healthy diet and solid exercise program that drops body fat over time to around 20%.
    That's optimal.
    Good Luck :bigsmile:
  • heygurlheyyyy
    heygurlheyyyy Posts: 84 Member
    The pic comes up pretty small on my computer, but I wouldn't say you are skinny fat or fat. I think you look fine (and I don't mean fine in a negative way, but I feel weird telling you that you look great when you are clearly not feeling your best.) I will say that I'd like to look that good!!

    Also, as an aside, I love that you say "skinny fat" because I say that and no one else has ever heard of that saying. And beer and sleep are also my favourite things. I think we're long lost twins. LOL
  • annie7hudds
    annie7hudds Posts: 199 Member
    I think you look fine (apart froml the weird head on your pic!! ha hah a).

    However, it is up to you. If you want to lose a little to feel happier in your form then do so .

    But don't go crazy - you look ok!!
  • HartJames
    HartJames Posts: 789 Member
    I think you look fit. I agree with everyone that mentions weight training to continue to improve muscle tone. Not fat or skinny fat.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    You are not fat or skinny fat - you have a squarer shape. Personally, I think you look great. You can always tone more if you want, but as I see it -- you look strong and healthy.
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    You look great. What is your goal? Health or appearance or ? Health-wise, your numbers look terrific. Don't drive yourself nuts going for some Hollywood body. It's not realistic for 99% of us.
  • Begood03
    Begood03 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Work on weight training, not weight loss.
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    You guys are so kind, I was VERY, VERY nervous after I hit the send button.
    I went to have my biometric screening done and the nurse told me to be careful and to really watch my weight, that was about 15lbs and 6 months ago...Now to tone up!

    I think your weight looks good, based on the bikini photo. You'll look better than most of the bikini wearers on the beach. Your plan to work on toning should add the finishing touch. I'm sure the nurse will be impressed with your improvement. I notice on your profile your goal is set to lose another 36 lbs. Judging from your photo, losing that much weight sounds like a bad idea.

    Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You'll be a beautiful bride.

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