generic weight question

[binny]

Inspired by a friend of mine who recently lost over 100 pounds. (YAY Go friend LOL)

I want to know you FEEL about what you weigh? Not a scale or the Drs office or the stupid BMI chart.

There are only 3 choices on the poll.

Do you feel you are overweight, just right or underweight? Its a private poll so no one will see your answers, but I am curious to know if you would like to share more.

 

[Castlebound]

I know that I'm overweight. I was doing a great job of losing weight and more importantly of toning up and then we built a house. I was the onsite construction manager and did several large projects on the house as well. People told me that I would lose weight because I wouldn't have time to eat. Well they were right about part of it. I didn't have time to eat right or exercise and now it shows. I've tried getting back into a routine again, but I just can't seen to get into it. I'm mad at myself for gaining not only the weight I lost but more. I can't seem to find the drive to get back on the treadmill! Just do it has turned into just do it tomorrow or the next day!

 

[goofinoff]

I am overweight but not as overweight as I was 5 months ago. I have lost 38.5 pounds. I want to lose about 23 more.

 

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

I know I am overweight but I am working on it. Last year, through diet and exercise, I was able to lose about 30 lbs and keep all of it off except maybe 5-6 lbs over the summer when I was less active.

I have started walking again since school has started and strive for at least 45 mn to an hour each day. Our local library also recently acquired a Wii and Wii Fit, so I've been trying to squeeze at least an hour of Wii in twice a week. I never really liked or played tennis before, but I love Wii tennis. I'm sure I look like a total fool, jumping around in front of the TV the way I do.

 

[Mickeyistheman]

I am not afraid to share.

I am not happy about my weight, I am 5'11 tall and I am a plus size woman, always was. The odd thing is though is that when I look back when I was 16, I could not beleive how skinny I looked in videos or in pictures.

I know I gained alot of weight after 9/11 due to stress and I have yoyo'd back and forth.

But now since I want to have children within the next few years I want to be at a healthier weight.

Also and there may be others who feel the same way but won't admit it. I am single. I had boyfriends and have "dated" men. Who were very nice but after a few months they just weren't interested in me anymore.

I started to get a complex and think what I am doing wrong because I was always the one wanting more and they didn't. So I called them and emailed a few of them up and asked what the real reason was, be honest and don't give me its me not you. Each of them said I was great and they enjoyed being with me BUT I wasn't thin enough for them.

So I decided to join a gym and see what happens. I haven't stopped eating what I enjoy but I don't drink soda or much alcohol. I cut out alot of breads and eat salads and more healthier things. BUT I also work out for at least an hour 5 days a week. I weighed myself when I began my journey which was a week ago and I will only weigh myself again in 2 weeks.

My goal is to be 2 sizes smaller by Halloween. I am not really looking at the scale as much as how my clothes fit me or don't fit me

 

[ckay87]

I think the charts say I'm normal, but after the summer I just had, my pants are tight. Really tight. You know, I could care less if I have a little gut or whatever, but when I have to buy new pants, then I get cranky.

 

[binny]

thank you for all of your honest and thought out responses.

I am on the weight loss bandwagon as well. I lost 35 pounds last year but gained back some of it. I now have to lose that plus the original I hate that!

I am doing pretty well though. I am back to going to www.sparkpeople.com and enjoying that again. I have to get back into exercising as well.

 

[suzimar57]

at 5'6" and 125 lbs. i feel i'm just fine.

 

[KadysMom]

I am very overweight. I joined WW for the 90 time or so . I have lost 47.6 pounds. I am on my way to goal and will just keep working at it

 

[Par8hed]

I am not afraid to share.

I am not happy about my weight, I am 5'11 tall and I am a plus size woman, always was. The odd thing is though is that when I look back when I was 16, I could not beleive how skinny I looked in videos or in pictures.

I know I gained alot of weight after 9/11 due to stress and I have yoyo'd back and forth.

But now since I want to have children within the next few years I want to be at a healthier weight.

Also and there may be others who feel the same way but won't admit it. I am single. I had boyfriends and have "dated" men. Who were very nice but after a few months they just weren't interested in me anymore.

I started to get a complex and think what I am doing wrong because I was always the one wanting more and they didn't. So I called them and emailed a few of them up and asked what the real reason was, be honest and don't give me its me not you. Each of them said I was great and they enjoyed being with me BUT I wasn't thin enough for them.

So I decided to join a gym and see what happens. I haven't stopped eating what I enjoy but I don't drink soda or much alcohol. I cut out alot of breads and eat salads and more healthier things. BUT I also work out for at least an hour 5 days a week. I weighed myself when I began my journey which was a week ago and I will only weigh myself again in 2 weeks.

My goal is to be 2 sizes smaller by Halloween. I am not really looking at the scale as much as how my clothes fit me or don't fit me

I just wanted to say good for you. You have a great attitude and will succeed.

 

[HelenePA]

Right now I'm REALLY not happy with my weight! Its been harder and harder to loose the baby weight each time. Its not so much my weight I'm unhappy with when I'm not pregnant its the hellish shape to my body..

 

[HunnyPots]

I'm 5'6 and my weight bounces between 115 and 120. At my age (45) they say I am underweight but I feel ok. I don't try to keep my weight down - this is normal when I am healthy and eating right. This is the size I've been pretty much all my adult life, except for a few years after my son was born and I was 10-15 pounds heavier.

 

[Rora]

I said I feel like I'm just right.. I'm 5'9" and weigh 145. Of course I'd like to loose a few pounds but I'm pretty happy where I am!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Ok, here it goes - I'm only 5'1, and this morning I weighed in at 160. To some that is fatter than the fatest cow in all of Texas, but since I was 225.5 as of Jan 1st of this year, I think its pretty darn good! I've got a long way to go - I just bought a pair of size 8 Armani jeans, and I plan to be in them by our Disney trip in December!

 

[C.Ann]

Very underweight - and it scares me..

 

[crz4mm2]

I would like to lose 20.... used to be 15

 

[NMAmy]

You would ask this today. My doctor says I have the perfect BMI right now but this is not a weight I'm comfortable at. I have a medical issue which has caused a fluctuation in my weight--I know next week I'll be back to normal again but today, I feel I am overweight.

 

[binny]

Ok, here it goes - I'm only 5'1, and this morning I weighed in at 160. To some that is fatter than the fatest cow in all of Texas, but since I was 225.5 as of Jan 1st of this year, I think its pretty darn good! I've got a long way to go - I just bought a pair of size 8 Armani jeans, and I plan to be in them by our Disney trip in December!

WAHOOOOO you GO girl!!!

 

[cteddiesgirl]

I feel and am overweight. But I don't diet. I pretty much eat what ever I want (besides not having caffeine for a different reason). I just try to eat in some moderation. My main problem is not getting enough exercise. I do have a treadmill, but rarely get on it.

 

[staley7580]

Ugh.... I am WAY overweight. WAY. We had been trying to get pregnant for a while, and it just didnt happen... Then it DID. Then I miscarried. I totally gave up on trying for a baby, and decided to just get fit. So at the end of the school year I started working out, and eating better. I was doing great! Loosing weight, looking better... Everything. Then guess what? I got pregnant. With not just one, but TWO babies. Must have been all that exercise. So know I will gain more. BUT. I already have the Y membership, so I will jump right back into exercising.