Why do I feel overweight?

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'3" and weigh 130lbs. This is considered healthy and average weight. Most of the time I feel fine, but every once and a while, especially when I'm sitting down, I just feel so overweight and insecure. I play sports and eat healthy and affording to everything I see, I'm not fat. The only reason I can think of this is that most of my friends are unhealthily skinny. A few of them are like 110lb and are 5'7" or so. Do I feel fat because I compare myself to them? Or am I just actually on the heavy side?

[Sonorous]

I'm 8 inches taller than you & weigh just 25-30lbs more than you with added muscle. This tells me that unless you're just holding on to like 10+lbs of water, have a good amount of muscle, have more bone density than the average person, (etc) then you actually are right on the edge of being overweight.

But it's easy to fix. Just reduce calorie intake per day to no less than -500 cals & you'll drop the weight in no time if that's your goal. Ideally startby reducing 100-200cals per day though. I frequently diet & notice that the body doesn't like fast shifts in caloric intake. It will lead to increased feelings of hunger & you may even find that any binges that happen simply bring you back up to your current maintenance weight.

[BetaBucks]

A healthy weight range is different than the aesthetically popular weight range. Girls looks best at the bottom of healthy BMI and guys look best at the top of it. You also have to consider bodyfat percentage. Since you're on the high side of healthy BMI, having a lower body fat percentage would go a long way towards improving your appearance.

But, that being said, you don't need to be in good shape to attract guys. Just don't aim for guys that are in shape, or guys that are super good looking. Give those average guys a chance. They'll treat you better anyway.

[coxoabean]

It is likely just what you are telling yourself. It's what is going on in your head. Which is totally normal for girls to often always feel insecure about something. I am sure you are fine just the way you are!

[sara1728]

I’m sure you are beautiful if you need a chat message me

[Nirmroth]

Dont look at weight but at Body fat percentage and your bmi and ofc your own perception in the mirror.

[BarryLiverstone]

You may be on the heavier side, but you could lose 20 lbs right?