Why do I look so fat?

[Anonymous]

I'm not overweight in fact, I'm underweight but i look so much fatter, even fatter than a girl who weighs more than me. Why is this and how do i take it away?

[RachelBrigs]

You probably have a higher ratio of body fat than they do. For example they could have a little more muscle and a little less fat than you.

Or, you carry your weight in a concentrated area. For example, at 98 lbs I don't look super skinny bc I carry my weight in my hips, butt, and thighs, so its concentrated a lot in one area rather than being more evenly dispersed. So maybe that could be your case.

Or even you are seeing things that aren't there out of insecurity

[willow74]

Dear, you might have body dysmorphia or an eating disorder. You should ask a doctor.

[Asker]

Eating disorder like?

[willow74]

You could be on the road to developing one, I mean, if you're obsessing over your body and if you think your fatter than you are.
Here's an exercise that helps you realize what size you really are: stand against a wall and mark lightly with a pencil on either side of your hips and waist. You'll be shocked that the distance between the marks is smaller than you thought. Or have someone trace you against the wall on a large piece of paper. Rehab clinics for the eating disordered sometimes use this for body dysmorphia.

[Man4DaJoB]

I think 3 major elements are
1-height... Taller means heavier
2- how much does your bones weight... That doesn't necessarily mean if your bones doesn't weight compared to others that u have fragile bones it's more of a density matter.
3-muscle&fat percentage... 1kg of muscle will look way small compared to 1kg of fat.

[oldanddecrepid]

It might just be body type, muscle mass or even bone mass too? Some girls are not mean to be size 2! Don't strive to be something you can't, just be your best weight that feels good and if you feel good then guys will notice!

[oldanddecrepid]

Thanks for the MHGuy, cheers :)

[BertMacklinFBI]

i doubt it, i bet this is all in your head.

[MoonlitSonata]

This^

[chintita]

you probably either have a really small frame, measure the circumference of your wrist then use this chart
www.diet-blog.com/.../...ents-for-Medium-Frame.jpg
i also have a small frame which is why i look like utter crap anywhere above 55 kg although i'm 165 cm.

if that's not it then you might have body dysmorphia.

[9mfeo]

I'm guessing that you don't see yourself clearly. Have you spoken to a therapist about your dysmorphia?

[Anonymous]

Everyone is different height's and carries weight differently, that's why. Someone who's 5'0 and 150 lbs will look fat. Someone who's 5'8 and 150 lbs will look average.

[zorro8888]

I'm willing to bet it's all in your head.
People are often their worst critics.

[rgb008]

You probably have more body fat.
Just because someone weighs more, doesn't mean they're fatter. Start working out.

[Mesonfielde]

You probably just think you are fat even though you aren't.

[Iron_Man]

Take a test in the water its the best kind of test to measure your body fat percentage that will answer your issues

[Asker]

Test in the water is how?

[Iron_Man]

It's a way to give the ultimate test to measure your body fat percentage. It works so much better then those fat pincher sticks

[the-mad-german]

dont talk shit... if you do that you just can measure your overall body volume

[Iron_Man]

Lol its a true test to measure body fat

[CHARismatic110]

It has to do with how you carry your weight. Some people carry it well and some don't.

[Steelcore1085]

How can we help you if you dont show us what you look like?

[broadshoulders]

How can anyone answer unless you mention your diet.

[Prince_teddy4u]

It happens. Life really enjoys doing it with free people like us.

[Anonymous]

It's called anorexia. It's a perception you have all in your head which leads to eating disorders.

[ATPPC]

Hard to say without picture.

[Anonymous]

It's all in your mind.