Is 5'7" and 120 lbs. fat?!


Question: Is 5'7" and 120 lbs. fat?
I'm a 19 year old female. I weigh 120 lbs and I'm about 5'7". My measurements (bust-waist-hips) are 33.5"-24"- 33" and I wear a size 5/6 in jeans. I know it doesn't sound like a lot but I still feel big. What do you think? Thanks.

Answers:

No it's not fat, you're nearly under-weight BMI-wise even, so you're slim/skinny, the whole 'feeling' fat thing shows you most likely have some Body Dysmorphia issues(meaning, in your mind, you look different than you actually look).

So you should really work on getting real, because right now, you're hurting yourself, by endorsing an unrealistic view of reality.

A way to fix that, is to do stuff, because you need to realize, there's more to how you look, and a big part of your perception is most likely caused, by over-concentrating on how you look.

Plus build up your self-confidence, because usually it's also a sign of trying to cover up insecurity, in trying to be perfect.

So keep in mind, your perception is wrong, and try and be less focused on looks, a great way to do that is to give your life more substance.

Book on dealing with BDD: "The Broken Mirror" by Katharine Phillips.

25 tips to build up your self-confidence:
http://zenhabits.net/25-killer-actions-t…



No not at all, you are perfectly fine! We all have body image issues though and tend to obsess over nonexistant fat. Do you work out often? If you start working out you will develop more muscle tone which always gives a confidence boost and looks great! But to answer your question, your measurements sound thin!



Nope you're fine!




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