Do I look obese? (Pictures)?

Question

Before you say anything: I KNOW I'm not fit so don't say "just lose a few pounds" I just want to know folks

I think I'm a little too big for chubby, but am I overweight or obese?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Honest opinion? Yes. I'm doing my best studying to be a doctor and I'd be inauthentic if I told you you're weight looks healthy.
However, I think it's important to say that doesn't mean you're unattractive.
1. Most of America is overweight to the point where we really can't even tell what is a healthy weight anymore so most will not care or even notice
2. There are a ridiculous amount of factors that go into attraction most of which have nothing to do with physical appearance and many of those that do have little or nothing to do with weight.
3. It's more important to focus on how you feel. Although this is not the case for most people it is entirely normal to have more weight and still be perfectly healthy so always focus on how you feel and not how you look.
4. Love your body. It's yours it's the only one you have so treat it like you would a precious pet or your own child if you. Be compassionate to yourself and when motivating or conversing with yourself always think loving and supportive thoughts being negative never ever helps. If you don't know how then read, you clearly have access to the Internet so use it to find positive ways of interacting with your mind and body.
5. You're still awesome. And somebody will notice if you give it enough time. You don't have to believe that but things tend to go much better when you do.

DodgersGM · Accepted Answer

Obese is really a medical term that, for the most part, is defined by your BMI (which, in itself is a flawed measure, but I digress).

Whether the people here categorize you as being chubby, overweight, obese, etc.--it's pretty irrelevant.

How is your health? How do you feel? And if there's room for improvement there, then you need to move on to taking steps to improve yourself.

I guess my point is this: the labels are kind of beside the point.

GirlsLie · Accepted Answer

You don't really look overweight other than your stomach, it's difficult to tell if you're overweight without knowing your actual weight and height and you could just look that up online.

Honestly your stomach looks a little big and not healthy and it can't be comfortable or healthy carrying around that extra weight on your stomach. I don't think you're "obese" though but I do think you need to lose some weight in your stomach area.

You could just try eating better, exercising more, apparently cardio is really good for losing stomach weight also, you could check out free videos on youtube, I do those all of the time, they're actually really fun.

And as far as the people commenting on the stretch marks, who the f cares, lots of people have them, even skinny people do. I've actually seen some good takes on this site about how to help reduce them and get rid of them actually.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately I'd say you're definitely on the high end of overweight, and perhaps the lower end of obesity. Although I don't think BMI is too accurate, it's usually how it's measured to be considered obese. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/.../bmicalc.htm

The best person who could tell you this is your doctor however. I believe it goes more into fat percentage, your inches and whatever else they do to measure you. I don't believe in just using BMI because there are people who would be considered overweight even though they're just muscular. So that's why I recommend just going to the doctor and having him do more measurements than just height and weight. I posted the link just so you can a little bit of an idea.

For your sake I'd say to work on losing some of the weight though.

pbgrl561 · Accepted Answer

You should definitely change some habits. Small changes really helped me lose weight (I have never been big, but to feel more comfortable in my skin I decided to lose about 10 pounds). I lost that 10 pounds in ONE WEEK just by eating smaller portions and trying not to snack. I also tried not to eat any carbs. And drink a lot of water. Honestly, exercise is only about 20% of getting in shape. Eating habits are pretty much what will be the main thing that can help you lose the weight.

SirenDep · Accepted Answer

Do a bmi test to see where you stand for sure. www.thecalculatorsite.com/health/bmicalculator.php

Based on your photos, my guess is that you're too overweight or slightly obese. You seem like being top heavy, so you have an apple body shape. You can look awsome if you dress according to your body type. Don't fixate so much in your belly.

MaskedSanity · Accepted Answer

Yes, you look obese. The fat distribution and stretch marks on your body suggest it happened rapidly, rather than a gradual gain.

Though I'm curious to know why you stress over obese vs overweight so much. Why does the name for your excess weight matter?

Did you make a bet with someone?

HollywoodGlam · Answer

There is a difference between overweight and obese. The term "obese" generally means a much higher amount of body fat than "overweight. Source:  I would classify you as overweight.

Paris13 · Answer

Pleasingly plump and just some belly fat that with diet and exercise can look Pleasing again not to just in Others' eyes but to Yours as well in time. No, Not Obese here, dear. Good luck. xx

Anonymous · Answer

No.
When I hear obese I think of the people on the biggest loser or something who are like 300+ lbs.
I'd just say you're over weight. Nothing some diet and exercise can't get rid of.
I used to be overweight and had a super hard time losing weight over the course of years and got blood work done at my doctor and it turned out I have a very under active thyroid which was preventing me from losing weight. Maybe see a doctor too, if you'd like. Not telling you what to do lol.

Illusive_Man · Answer

When you get to the point where you start getting stretchmarks on your stomach , it probably is time to dial it back a bit.

findingdreamland · Answer

you are overweight.
I believe obese people much more than that
they have fat body parts overall
your hands arms and legs seem ok to me
only your tummy is too much for your body.
you can lose them all really ; if you want.

KDA20 · Answer

As far as I know obese is a BMI term for over 30 on BMI range - You acknowledged yourself you are overweight, for your own health you should do something about it.

Sreemukh · Answer

Obesity, Overweight. Really doesn't matter, point is that I would say that you are in the border. A little bit of gyming could get you in good shape :)

yeezygirl24 · Answer

If ur not obese im not obese Im tipping 5'6 at almost 300... my bellys a bit bigger as well as my arms

9mfeo · Answer

Overweight and obese are medical terms based on your BMI. Not knowing either, I can't say for sure. How does your doctor classify you?

Ashely_Princess · Answer

No you're not obese you're just a little fat and you have stretch marks on your stomach. If you were obese then you would be at like 400 pounds or something. But you don't look too bad

AleDeEurope · Answer

You're fat... obese? Probably not, or at least you don't look like obese, but you're kinda close.

itsallover · Answer

Not sure about obese, but you're certainly overweight.

Belleza2 · Answer

no however, when the stomach has stretch marks that is unhealthy

Anonymous · Answer

i voted A but honestly its not THAT bad, just dont let yourself go and start losing weight before it becomes a huge problem and itll be even harder to deal with

Zigzagz · Answer

Yes you look very overweight. The stretch marks make it seem to an unnatural/unhealthy degree.

Anonymous · Answer

You can't really tell without messuring your fat precentage or actually weighing you. you dont look obese, but its hard to tell without knowing your weight

Anonymous · Answer

I have a similar body type (stretch marks included) and I personally think I just look chubby/overweight, but I'm technically obese so I chose yes.

Anonymous · Answer

I think all those stretch marks should give you your answer...

RasAlGhul · Answer

doesn't matter what u call it... u have too lose weight for your onw health..

Anonymous · Answer

You're definitely not obese, but I would say that you're a bit overweight.

George1992 · Answer

Please wash that dam mirror!

InconspicuousBox · Answer

Possibly overweight, but I doubt obese.

CuriousKristy · Answer

You're definitely not obese

Bards · Answer

More like over weight. Not obese.

Noxifer626 · Answer

Maybe overweight, but not obese.

ShaeNielson · Answer

Overweight, yes. Obese, no.

sexyphil · Answer

For your own sake do something about your weight

napoleonebonaparte · Answer

Maybe you just have a full bladder.. empty it...

Mickdodge · Answer

You look ok except for tummy

Anonymous · Answer

I'd say you're overweight

atsizat · Answer

I wanna kiss your belly.

Mesonfielde · Answer

Sorry. Voted A).

Jaggerman · Answer

yes the stretch marks give it away.

puncakegirl · Answer

You are overweight.

cinderelli · Answer

I voted A sorry.

Anonymous · Answer

omg put it away pls :(

bubbletrouble · Answer

Yeah your obese

Anonymous · Answer

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