Im a size (8) UK, quite tall aswell. So why do so many people say that a size 8 is too thin.Hello its definitely not. Also size 8 have curves too. Is this just pure ignorance?or jealousy?
2007-02-03 05:21:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think ignorance in some cases. In most probably plain old stark raving jealousy.
From me, however, I say "Good on you!"
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-02-03 13:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Size 8 is thin, but not unhealthily thin, especially if you have a small frame. I'm not very tall and a size 12 (UK) and I know I'd look too thin at a size 8, but that doesn't mean I think size 8 is too thin for other people. The problem is some people go by what works for them and assume it applies to everyone else. That is where the ignorance comes from.
I have to endure the same kind of ignorance when some people say at 5ft2, size 12 is too fat. People just need to accept that we are all built differently and as long as you have a health body fat percentage and are happy with yourself, that is all that matters.
Take care : )
2007-02-04 01:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A UK Size 8/US Size 4 is definitely not too thin. If you're taking good care of yourself then there's no problem. The problem is when naturally size 12 or 14 women try to diet down to that size or smaller (observe the epidemic of the Size 0 waiflets in Hollywood). A size 8 is perfectly fine and people who have a problem with that probably have a problem.
2007-02-03 07:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by Cybele 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BMI is a good indication of whether or not your healthy. You also need to remember that size 8 is different around the world so what is a size 8 in one country is often different from size 8 in another country. Its not just a case of saying "size 8 is a healthy size" cause it does depend on the person.
I don't think its either jealousy or ignorance, you have to take into account how sizing differs across different countries and stuff.
2007-02-03 05:29:40 · answer #4 · answered by brat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's caused by general misunderstanding in our society about weight, appearance and health. Don't listen to them. It's so common these days to have abnormal body image that having abnormal body image is "normal", as it were.
Good for you for having an appropriate BMI! I hope you'll continue to enjoy good health.
2007-02-03 05:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your height and weight is within the BMI charts stop worrying you are fine and it is other people problem. As long as your happy be just that!
2007-02-03 05:27:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be a little of both, ignorance and jealousy. Keep being healthy!
2007-02-03 05:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by Su 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
supreme jealousy. I'm tall and have found a lot of average/shorter guys hate guys who are tall... it's jealousy.
2007-02-03 05:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the time-honored equation could be one hundred forty five lbs, even nevertheless it relies upon on your physique length. what's suitable for you will possibly desire to be one hundred thirty-one hundred sixty. you would be attentive to the marvelous weight once you look interior the replicate bare.
2016-09-28 09:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people are jerks you area 4 in the US which is very nice.
2007-02-03 14:21:50 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋