How do you know if you are fat? If everyone has been lying to you about being thin?

Answer 1

1. You can look in the mirror
2. If the number on the scales exceeds the recommended weight range for your height

See this site http://www.freedieting.com/tools/ideal_body_weight.htm to get an idea of what your "ideal body weight" should be based on your height, sex, and body frame size.

Answer 2

Do Not listen to other people and especially don't go by TV or models or magazines or any other of that junk. Ask yourself some questions honestly:
Do I feel different? Do I feel less healthy and vibrant? Do I feel sluggish, clumsy or awkward? Do my feet, legs or back seem to ache and complain more often and for less reason? Is it hard to get in and out--like the bathtub or the car--when it used to be easy? Are there health problems occuring that can't be explained?
Don't just go by feelings either-anorexics think they're fat when they are starving to death! What does your Doctor say-have him look at your weight from previous years and ask for a truthful comment, his professional opinion. Also, you can go to a gym or health place that has the ability to measure your total body fat. Don't freak out, everyone needs some fat! But if it is, say. . .35%, then, yes, that's too much fat.
Most of all--I want to say ACCEPT. We all tend to get 'fluffier' and fuller figured as we get older. What's important is to be healthy. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Looking in the mirror can be deceptive, ask any anorexic. Check height and weight charts, I think that's best. You can also find bmi charts online.www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi - 20k - Cached - More from this site
Body Mass Index

Answer 4

If your eye lids hang down around your knees, you're probably fat!

Answer 5

If you look like Shamoo you are fat.

Answer 6

the body fat % determines if one is fat or not...