Everyone tells me I'm slender, and that I'm not fat..but whenever I look in the mirror..that's not what I see..I just feel fat. I need to raise my confidence..because I'm pretty shy, I know..But what else should I do? I'm not anorexic or anything, because I eat three meals a day.
But I'm a size 5/6..is that big, or is it ok for being 5'6"?
Thanks.
2006-10-26 11:55:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
you are trippin, girl. you are thin and if you see fat when you look in the mirror, you might wanna see a shrink....cuz you are NOT fat, and your obession abotu your appearence is causing you to SEE things that ain't real!
Calm down and love yourself. Nobody else will until you do it first.
2006-10-26 11:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gabriella, I think that is a pretty common thought from us girls. I sometimes feel the same way. I hear it from ppl all the time about how tiny, skinny, in shape I am but I look in the mirror and I don't see myself that way. Not that I see that I'm fat or that I am anorexic, but I don't view myself like that.
I am actually your same size, and heigth. I'm 25 years old (dunno about u) and weigh 127 lbs. And I eat 3 meals a day plus snacks (chocolate is my weakness).
For me, the thing that raises my confidence is knowing that I look good by what I'm wearing (heels always do the trick for me) and when I get guys looking or complimenting me. Another thing that does it for me is working out. After a really good work out I always feel like my body looks good and I also feel good on the inside.
But don't worry; like I said, this is pretty normal....us girls are very critical esp. of our selves!
2006-10-26 12:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by CC88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a nice size :-) I'm 300lbs and I'm 5'6. I know I'm a big gurl but its all in how you carry yourself!!! If you are a size 2 and you dressed sloppy and had poor hygiene then that would be bad and same for a big gurl. I dress nice and make sure everything is where it belongs and I get many compliments because I have the character and look all rolled in one. Keep your head up everyone is not meant to be the same.
2006-10-26 11:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by .:MS. LADI:. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You seem to be about the right size for your height. You should seriously stop thinking you're fat because all it will do is bring you down. If you honestly think you're "fat," go running or swimming or hiking... anything to keep active. If anything, you'll get your body toned. If you keep judging yourself against models in magazines, you're never going to be happy. If you actually see one of those models on the street, they don't look like they do in the magazines because that is airbrushed. There is no way to look like a stick, and you probably look better anyways. <3
2006-10-26 12:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check a Body Mass Index Chart (browse the net) to see if you're in good shape. Your height must be proportion to your weight.
Its psychological if you still think you are fat. Overcome that.
If you think you're fat try wearing sexy clothes tailored to hug the body. Colors must be a bit dark. Fabric must be soft. Don't wear too fit or too loose.
Be confident and boost your self esteem. Remember nobody is perfect. There are more imperfect people than gifted ones.
Don't pay attention to what others will say, pay attention to what you do or say.
2006-10-26 12:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by Dave S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be so happy to be a size 5/6. I am a size 12 and still pretty happy.
2006-10-26 11:56:58 · answer #6 · answered by huckypeep2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally understand, I go from 5/6 to 7/8 I am not big but I don't feel small. My advise to you that worked for me is dress a way that makes you feel and look good. I promise it will work.
2006-10-26 11:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Lee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One parameter you can use is to compute your BMI (body mass index) which is a number that is standarized and tells you about your problem. It only need your height and weight and with a simple aritmetic operation determines wether you are either slender or fat. You can enter the following site to calculate your BMI and read something more about this topic. http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmi-m.htm
2006-10-26 12:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by jwollte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5/6 is a perfect size. don't worry, a lot of girls would do anything to be that size! u r beautiful the way u are. :)
2006-10-26 11:59:19 · answer #9 · answered by zomplexi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
5'6'' and a size 5/6 sounds too thin eat more
a guy once told me "bones are for dogs meat is for man"
2006-10-26 12:06:37 · answer #10 · answered by BROWNLYN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋