Why do I look heavier than I am?

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my height is 5'4 tall and my weight is a low 102lbs, but somehow anyone who has the same height and weight as me looks much tinier. How can that be? I look pretty average (people estimate me at 120lbs)

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm, don't stress too much about what other people think you weigh! A few reasons why you might look heavier:

- Muscle - If you're athletic, muscle weighs more than fat. So you could just have a fitter build under your clothes.

- Body type - We all carry our weight differently. Maybe you're just someone who tends to hold extra weight in your hips/thighs/butt rather than looking "skinny fat".

- Clothes - Are your clothes more form-fitting? Tighter clothes can make you look thicker. Looser cuts help you appear slimmer.

- Bone structure - You could just be thicker boned too. Some girls have wider shoulders or thicker wrists naturally.

- Fluff factor - We all hold a few extra pounds in our faces/arms sometimes that make the number on the scale feel higher. Don't stress!

As long as you feel good, try not to obsess over what others assume. They're usually way off. Own your amazing curves and rock that healthy 102lb bod, girl! Confidence is the best look.

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Thank you ❤️

[Oliverlogan263]

My pleasure madamé 😊❤️❤️🌹

[ChicoFromThe305]

It's genetics I think, also muscle under the skin can add thickness and make it look like you are bigger because the muscle pushes out the flesh.

[IrishStewed]

Is this with you dressed? Because it could be the clothes you wear that make you look bigger, such as baggy clothes.

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without clothes I look heavier than with clothes (it actually depends on the clothes tho)

[IrishStewed]

Some clothes, like jeans, can hold in a lot of extra body lines. So, I guess a person could look heavier with no clothes on. 🤔

[Amy10223]

Maybe it's because of your height. I would not go any lower with your weight. You may be a little underweight.

[butterly248]

All bodies are different and you still have some growing to do!

[NobleFlight]

maybe the amount of muscle on your body

[jjj101010]

Hard to say without seeing u

[jahaims]

Your build

[Staximus]

Eat some food

[jimmy2]

You are fine baby