I've written about this a lot lately, but it seems to be on my mind constantly. Probably because there is rarely a day that goes by that someone doesn't come up to me and say, "Now, you don't need to lose any more weight." Or "You just need to maintain now." They all tell me that they are serious.
After a while, that really starts to make you self-conscious. Here's the thing. I'm 5'0", and right now weigh somewhere around 116 pounds. If you look it up on the BMI chart, that's by no means an unhealthy weight. I could, in fact, lose another 20 pounds and STILL be "healthy."
I'm focusing a lot on toning right now, because I would love for my triceps and thighs to be more toned. As I look at myself I think that there are some parts of me that may seem "too skinny." You can see my ribs, not in an emaciated sort of way, but you can just see them. Then there are other parts that my weight seems to just collect there. My thighs for example (I've always had bigger thighs.)
So the question, I guess, is what exactly is healthy? What is a healthy weight for my body type? I wish I could go and talk to someone about that, but who do you talk to? I don't really have insurance and am not going to pay for an appointment with a doctor or dietician.
In the end, I guess I just have to keep ignoring these comments, but it gets on my nerves after a while. It's different people every time, and there's hardly a day that goes by that someone doesn't say something. It's making me very self-conscious. Plus what do you say when someone says that?
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Good luck!
I looked my best when I weighed 120 and was toned - I am 5'2 - but age and pounds are sometimes related and now I'm 59 and weigh 145 - my goal by spring is 140 and ultimately 130, as when one gets older your face droops if you lose it too fast.
I would rejoice if I were you to be in good health - you definitely are not too thin at 116 pounds - and if your ribs show, it's the way you are built with more weight in your thighs...
Salud
As far as your weight, you might ask your doctor and listen to your body. Don't forget that reaching your goal is a great thing. Don't let anybody dampen your spirits about that. Congratulations.
You sound like you are in a good range ... but it depends on how you feel, and how hard you want to work.
I wish I could be happy at my normal chunky weight ... but I just do not feel comfortable.
That sounds like what you want too (I am also a thigh collector!). Basically, I think you are going to have to get really firm and tell them you are no longer concentrating on losing pounds, but that you do want to firm up and will likely lose a few more pounds as a result of this. If you haven't already firmly told them these things, or if they continue to hound you after you do, then I would recommend distancing yourself from people who cannot support you and your goals without being critical and find some new acquaintances who understand a bit more about health and fitness.
Good look on the triceps!
((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))
In high school I was 5'4 and weighted 125-130lbs. Now I weigh somewhere over 150 but people say I still look "right". People that know me now say that I looked a little too skinny back then (I thought I was fat). People that knew me then don't really seem to notice THAT much of a difference. The people who like the way I look liked me then and now and that makes me feel better about it all. I have a heavy bone structure.
Most likely, the people saying the things you mentioned are concerned that if you go too much further that maybe you will fall over the edge into a disorder. They probably aren't trying to tell you that you look too skinny but are trying to make sure that you are still aware of where you are in your weight loss and what you are doing. It is also hard to see someone lose or gain a significant amount of weight. I was concerned when Jason lost too much weight and I know I brought it up too often. I am concerned now that he is gaining too much weight and I again bring it up way too much.