My waist circumference is huge, is this normal?

[Anonymous]

I gained weight recently and now I just measured my waist. It is 128 cm (50.8 inches) and it doesn't sound normal!! How is it possible that its so big? I know girls should have at least under 80 cm to be healthy :( What can I do? I'm not that fat otherwise.

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+1 y

My BMI is 28 so I am overweight. I meant my belly seems to be abnormal comparing to my size and overweight overall... I look like I'm late pregnant.:(

[CommieDearest]

If you're not fat otherwise then you're just really apple shaped. You need to lose weight if you have a 50 in waist circumference, eat less starch and sugar (they contribute to belly fat) and do cardio. Good luck. : )

[Asker]

Thanks! :) I don't really eat candy or drink sodas but I eat fruits.

[CommieDearest]

Do you eat a lot of bread/rice/pasta/potatoes?

[Asker]

I eat bread too much, I admit... often I don't eat real meals but just bread instead lately. Though try to eat whole grain bread. Rice, pasta and potatoes maybe twice a week.

[CommieDearest]

I would say try eating mostly veggies and lean meats. But the dude who said you should go to a doc is right. There's no way you're pregnant and just didn't notice, right?

[Asker]

Thanks agaian :) Nope, no chance for being pregnant. Everyone just keeps askign me that and I actually needed to buy mathernity clothes bc other clothes won't fit, they are too big elsewhere if they fit at waist... This is just really embarrassing :( But gonna try those dieting tips!

[CommieDearest]

I lost a lot of weight once, and that was what worked for me. Hope that helps!

[skorzeny75]

Do you have a regular doctor you can see? If you have had a recent weight gain, that may be a glandular problem. You are right in asking about this. Sudden weight changes, loss or gain signify other problems.

[Asker]

Yes, I was normalweight before and gained 10 kilos (20 pounds around?) in the last months. Maybe I should go to see a doctor. I don't have a regular one, healthy besides...

[skorzeny75]

Even if you had to go to a free clinic, I would see someone.

[Asker]

Okay, I'll make an appointment!!

[skorzeny75]

Thank you.

[Tractorbeam]

That sounds big.
If it's more than 85% of your hip measurement, it's not healthy for a woman.

[Asker]

Hips 101 cm (39.7 in) so yes its bigger! :(