Is 130lbs (59kg) for a 5'2" (158cm) tall woman a good weight?

[Anonymous]

I have a medium somewhat curvy build. My body fat is around 22 or 23%. My measurements are 36.5 bust, 25-26 inch waist and 36.5 hips (93/65-66/93 in centimetres).

The problem is that I feel fat no matter what. I've lost a decent amount of weight 8 kg (that's around 17-18lbs) and I'm wondering whether that is enough of if I should try and lose more. I don't think I'll ever feel confident about my body no matter how much I change though.

What always brings this problem up is when I see other girls especially taken girls. I am single and I've always thought my looks, especially my weight is the problem. Every girl who had a boyfriend on her arm that I saw today (I was out shopping and getting a covid vaccine) are skinny, so I believe there is a connection.

It's a good weight, try to keep it

You should lose more weight (how much?)

[OnTheLevel]

That sounds great

[worldscolide]

Not bad at all!!

[Anonymous]

I'm not good with measurements, I'd have to actually see you but it sounds good. There's a lot more to a woman (just like in a guy for you) than appearance. Example lack of self confidence is not just a turn of for you women. We all have insecurities though. But I know it goes against most women's nature, but try to stop comparing yourself to other women, it does you no good in my opinion but feed your insecurities. It's plain hard to find someone, for most people. You're not alone there. If a guy likes you and is interested in you for more than just physical, your weight is not likely to be a "deal breaker" for him because he's looking at more than that when he looks at you. Just like when you look at guys.

[zeitgeist057]

You sound like you are at a pretty decent point, but I still selected "lose more" on the poll and let me tell you why. I'm not hating on you, I just think that fitness is an important part of life and it shouldn't be a short term goal. I have been an athlete my whole life and I never tell myself "ok, this is good enough, time to stop.". It's always about reassessing and rebalancing where you are.

Congratulations on your weight loss, by the way, that's AWESOME! 8kg is a huge difference and I hope you feel proud of yourself for what you've done already.

You might have a point about "never feeling confident". It is a real thing. I know my brother's ex-wife is totally slim, has a great body, but she has dysmorphia and is totally obsessed with her body and never happy. The question is, how do you fall into that mindset and how do you stay out of it?

Now I'm pretty curious how you look, if you want to talk about it more please message me?

[Anonymous]

I am the same weight/ height as you, but my measurements are different (34-29-42) lol. Everyone carries their weight differently, and from the way you describe yourself, you seem perfectly fine. You’re definitely not fat, like at all. If you are having trouble with being happy in your body, try to connect with your inner self and let go of thinking about your body for a month or so. Once you feel totally neutral about yourself, you can do some actual contemplation on your body. I don't know that method worked for me and helped me not hate myself all of the time. Good luck on whatever you decide to do!

[muscularbumblebee]

Your weight sounds a bit high for that height but your body fat sounds healthy. So I guess the question is how much muscle do you have in comparison and weather the weight gain is sudden/impacting your daily movements.


Otherwise it’s ok

[Asker]

I had actually lost some weight, I used to be in the overweight category, now it's in healthy weight. I'm not sure if I can count the result as a correct one, when I try to calculate the percentage of muscle but I am fairly strong as in I have nicely sized muscles (biceps, my legs are stronger as well).

[muscularbumblebee]

Then that’s all that matters

[midnightmoon05]

Wow... 17-18 pounds!! How did you do that? Whatever is working for you, continue and I think a few less would be even better.

[kina003]

But girl it depends on how you feel about it, no one is going to blame you for that

[FunkyMonkee]

You MIGHT want to drop a dozen or so. My ex-fiance was nearly 5'' 4" and she was 135 lbs. Although she wasn't fat, per se, she DID have jodhpurs!

[MotorcycleMan]

Keeping weight off may attract more boyfriends, but keeping him will be up to your personality.

[jeffryrobertbabb]

Don't obsess about your weight, you sound great, eat healthy food and dress well.

[Anonymous]

125 maybe would be good. Or 120. But if your stomach is flat and your legs are not thick, then you are okay.

[Anonymous]

Could be slimmer yeah but it’s probs a personality thing cause ur not fat

[Anonymous]

36-24-36? Only if she's five TWO!