Just not photogenic, or too chubby?

Question

I am 5' 8" and I weigh approximately 145 lbs. I'm a size 6 and reasonably toned and happy with my body. I don't eat either too too healthily nor too un-healthily, and I am moderately active (I walk a good deal, take krav maga once a week and go to the gym a couple days a week).

Given that this all seems very healthy and normal, I am confused about why my face looks so chubby in every picture taken of me. It's like I have baby fat, plus unusually swollen cheeks. My cheekbones are not at all visible and I have a mild double chin. What gives!? Do I need to be extra-skinny to have a normal-looking face, or should I get liposuction on my face, or what!?

Look here: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v739/livitup11/?action=view¤t=mechubbs.jpg

Answer 1

My face did not get thinner until I lost weight to a certain point. The rest of me was okay but my face was the last to get thinner. Then the more I lost, the thinner it got. But then it got too gaunt looking. So nobody wants that.

Your weight sounds just fine, anyway. Are you sure your perception of yourself is accurate?

Answer 2

I would not recommend getting lipo in your face!
some people do just have a chubby face but the camera does add a little weight on you.
There are exercises you can do for the face and they really do work. I know it sounds crazy but your face has muscles in it, too. I promise it works. It wont change your face from chubby to thin but It will help define the check bones and lift the eye and chin and tone up the face muscles
If your interested go to www.facialmagic.com

Answer 3

To tell you the truth beauty lies within the beholder... and what you may think is portrayed to others is really not the case.. in most instances you are a beautiful woman and need to get past the superficial things that you may see on television. Dont risk putting yourself under the knife for something thats not truely a problem... Go look in the mirror... smile and be happy :)

Answer 4

You are perfect! Now YOU need to see your own perfection, not your imperfections. By the way, not all of us have SUPER MODEL bone structure! But we have a real natural beauty that still causes people to take second and third looks, so be a little less critical of yourself, and SMILE, it is always a best feature!

Answer 5

don't get lipo. not the answer. You probably do something like slouch in your pictures, and putting your chin down can make even the skinniest person look overweight and have a double chin.

Answer 6

unless you look like fiona from shrek im sure you look Beautiful in every picture you take and no matter what anyone says your face doesnt have to be skinny for you to look good!!

ok

from a true Female

Answer 7

Run. It is a good energy releaser, and you'll loose weight fast if you keep with it. I'd say you are just a little chubby just by your description, but by no means too overweight.

Answer 8

i know exactly what you mean. it's the same way with me. when i look at myself in the mirror, i dont look chubby, but then when a picture is taken it looks nothing like in the mirror. my cheeks get all chubby and everything. i have no idea why.

Answer 9

I would say that your hair definitely needs more improvement than your cheeks! Maybe its because since your hair is so plain looking, that there is more focus on your cheeks. Your cheeks are just fine. Although its just that your cheeks don't have to look so red. =<)

Answer 10

you dont need to be extra skinny. i am and i hate it. i have a fast matablolism however u spell it. but everyone is like "eww your anorexic" but i think i eat more than a hippo i think. ;)