5'2 and 145 pounds. Am I fat?

Question

I am 5'2 and I weigh 145 pounds, but I am kind of big boned. I have wide hips and thick thighs and wear a 36 C bra.
My boyfriend told me I would be perfect if I lost five pounds. What do you think? Should I try to lose weight for him?

Answer 1

Lose weight for HIM? Probably not. In most cases, any man who is going to suggest that you lose weight, unless he is genuinely concerned for your health, is probably a jerk. In your case, based on your height and weight, you're obviously NOT endangering your health in any way.

Should you try to lose 10 lbs for your health and happiness? Yes, but don't obsess over it. Start slow and simple. Eliminate all junk food and reduce pop/soda consumption. It will seem hard at first, but you'll be surprised how your body adjusts to not craving that stuff. Then start an excercise program and stick to it. I'd try 3 days a week.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I don't think so. If you have a large chest and a muscular frame you might be at a healthy weight. Try judging your figure based on how you think you look. I have a little spare tire that I'd like to get rid of so I could drop five or ten pounds, but for the most part I look good. Once you determine an appearance thats exceptable you should take measurements and go from there. You might lose weight in different places first so measure your arms, thighs and waist and use inches as a goal instead of weight.

Answer 3

First of all, do check your "fat" gauge, find out what your Body Mass Index (BMI) is. There are many free websites that will do the calculation for you based on height and weight.

More importantly, your boyfriend is a jerk. He should never have said that you would be perfect if you lost five pounds. If he is a decent guy who truly loves you, then you should be perfect just as you are. Never try to lose weight for anyone but you! How you feel, health wise and self-esteem, is far more important than what your boyfriend says.

Answer 4

you shouldn't lose weight for him. if you want to lose weight or be more active, then do it, but for you not him. You are over the recommended weight for someone your height. Try cutting out soda - there are so many calories there - it's such an easy way to lose weight. Try diet soda, water, juices, etc instead. I did that and lost 10 pound in a few months without any other effort. you could also add in some activity 3 times a week - walking, playing a sport, swimming, going to the gym, and you would notice a difference.

Answer 5

There are some sweet people here- all the nice guys who answered you- I am touched, and they are right. I have a friend who fits your description. As long as you feel healthy for your frame- then you are okay. As for myself, I have cut out all carbonated drinks and fast food. Also, I have been limiting my portion sizes and drinking more water and green tea. If you do this, you will notice a difference in 1 to 2 weeks. It just takes away the bloat and the extra fat that hangs over top of jeans- you know what I mean!

Answer 6

You should try to lose weight for your own health. An ideal weight would be 133 pounds or less. Your clothes would still fit you and you would have more energy. A 15 pound loss target would be about right. No radical changes in exercise or diet would be needed.
Get him to walk with you.

Answer 7

Depends on if you are small or large boned or have a lot of muscle. The link below will provide info. You should be going by 5'3" with 1 inch heels. Looks like you may be in range. No, you shouldn't lose the weight for him. If you feel good where you are, stay there. You should never lose weight for someone else.

5'3"
111-124
121-135
131-147

Answer 8

It's about 10lb overweight if you are large boned. But don't ever lose weight for anyone else, but yourself and for your health.

I'm also 5ft2, have quite wide hips and thick thighs, but I'm smaller on top - 32C. I weigh around 120lb.

HTH : )

Answer 9

don't go by your bmi or weight. I am obese going by that because I way 220 pounds and I am 5'11. However I have a low body fat. So go by your body fat percentage which is a measure of actual fat. That is the real question of if you are fat or not. But like everyone else said, don't loose weight for him just loose him.

Answer 10

I think he's an asshole for telling you that! I don't think you're fat at all! I'm 5'2 myself , big boned, and when I was younger I weigh 150lbs, and ppl would say I was too thin, but I though I was fat, I guess it depends on your frame too, but I don't think you're fat, you're just healthy. But I f you want to loose weight, do it for yourself and nobody else. I think you should leave the jerk!