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Confused19831983 · 2024-06-23T12:20:33+00:00

Posting here for traffic. I am 5ft 4inch and I weigh 10stone. I am 41. One question. Am I fat? Genuinely interested in opinions.

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Confused19831983 · 24/06/2024 07:46

FlowerPowerM · 23/06/2024 22:12

I almost could have written this post myself OP. I’m also 5ft 4 and had a baby a few months ago. I’m 10st 3 now, I don’t think I’m slim or fat. I used to be slim and I am working to get back to that.

You’ve had a baby and it takes some time to lose that weight, there’s no rush to do it. You need to fuel yourself in order to look after a little one, you aren’t overweight and like you said slow and steady wins the race. We’re too used to seeing women in the media looking like they were never pregnant a week after giving birth, but this is not the norm for many of us. You’ll get there in the end if that’s what you want.

Thank you for your kind words and congrats on the birth of your baby

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Rav3 · 24/06/2024 01:01

Oh come on, the refusal to see what is right in front of us is half the issue our country has around weights.

I wouldn’t use the word fat, but yes, for your height you are overweight.

Appleblum · 24/06/2024 00:45

You're the same height as me and the same weight I was when pregnant, so to me that's fat.

Our perception of what's fat has become warped because so many people are overweight now. I spend alot of time travelling in Asia and it really stands out how fat we are in comparison.

Whiskeywithoutice · 23/06/2024 23:45

With my small boned frame, and I'm slightly taller, I would look fat at that weight. I think I could stand to lose a few pounds too though.

dunkdemunder · 23/06/2024 23:01

People saying one thing or another can't possibly know if the OP is carrying too much body fat or not.

Body composition makes all the difference

At 10 stone 5'4" the Op could be chubby with definite excess body fat or incredibly fit and have very little excess body fat.

jetdragoon · 23/06/2024 22:54

This is mumsnet, where anyone who eats more than a lettuce leaf a day is a big greedy fatty. FGS don't ask here.

FlissyPaps · 23/06/2024 22:53

Opinionwontchangeluv · 23/06/2024 22:46

If you have a giggly belly that hangs over yes and untoned.
Not being nasty you asked opinions I gave mine

“Not being nasty” 😂

I bet you’re one of those who “says it how it is” aren’t you?

Opinionwontchangeluv · 23/06/2024 22:47

Bmi is nonsense. I am 5'5 and weigh between 11/12 stone and my stomach is completely flat, doesn't hang over jeans when I sit down. I'm considered over weight

Opinionwontchangeluv · 23/06/2024 22:46

If you have a giggly belly that hangs over yes and untoned.
Not being nasty you asked opinions I gave mine

RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 23/06/2024 22:42

FlissyPaps · 23/06/2024 22:29

You’re telling someone with a normal BMI that they are a little on the chubby side? Mumsnet never fails to astound me. Absolute cesspit.

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This ^ Absolute hogwash that the OP is a little chubby FFS! She sounds perfect!

Geekylover · 23/06/2024 22:40

You’re perfect I wish I had your stats

FlissyPaps · 23/06/2024 22:29

VolvoFan · 23/06/2024 13:26

You're an inch taller than me and you weigh about 15lbs more than me. It's a little on the chubby side I would say. Your BMI is 24 which is in the upper range of normal. 25 is overweight. 30 is obese.

You’re telling someone with a normal BMI that they are a little on the chubby side? Mumsnet never fails to astound me. Absolute cesspit.

HulaChick · 23/06/2024 22:27

No!@! You are NOT fat!! I am the same height & weigh 10st 13 atm. Trying to get down to 10st 7 but at 10st 13 I definitely don't like fat and can wear body con & feel good.

dunkdemunder · 23/06/2024 22:26

VolvoFan · 23/06/2024 13:26

You're an inch taller than me and you weigh about 15lbs more than me. It's a little on the chubby side I would say. Your BMI is 24 which is in the upper range of normal. 25 is overweight. 30 is obese.

This is why bmi is so unhelpful. Someone could be super jacked and fit and weigh that. Or they could have no muscle mass to speak of and be carrying a lot of visceral and subcutaneous fat. Yet the BMI calculator will see them as the same.

Zanatdy · 23/06/2024 22:15

I doubt it. I am 5ft 1 and my weights gone up to 9st 9, which puts me into overweight and I definitely feel overweight, and my clothes don’t fit. Started a diet today. I’m pretty good at dieting once my head is in the zone but I find it hard in summer as I’m always meeting friends for food, and I’ve got a bad leg so can’t do the long walks with my walking group. I was 7st 7 in lockdown as I really focussed on calorie counting and exercise, but ideally I’d say my weight is best at 8.5 stone and that’s my plan to get back to that.

FlowerPowerM · 23/06/2024 22:12

I almost could have written this post myself OP. I’m also 5ft 4 and had a baby a few months ago. I’m 10st 3 now, I don’t think I’m slim or fat. I used to be slim and I am working to get back to that.

You’ve had a baby and it takes some time to lose that weight, there’s no rush to do it. You need to fuel yourself in order to look after a little one, you aren’t overweight and like you said slow and steady wins the race. We’re too used to seeing women in the media looking like they were never pregnant a week after giving birth, but this is not the norm for many of us. You’ll get there in the end if that’s what you want.

TheKoalaWhoCould · 23/06/2024 22:09

It varies so wildly it’s impossible to say without looking at you. I’m 5’5, but very hourglass. At 10 stone I’m a small size 8. At 12 stone I’m a 12-14.

RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 23/06/2024 21:59

Confused19831983 · 23/06/2024 21:56

Size 12

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Sounds great!

RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 23/06/2024 21:59

Confused19831983 · 23/06/2024 21:53

Ah, thank you

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You're welcome. And I am being honest too. I reckon you will look great at that weight!

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Confused19831983 · 23/06/2024 21:56

Extrahotpleasenottoomilky · 23/06/2024 13:46

What size do you take in trousers?

Size 12

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Confused19831983 · 23/06/2024 21:53

RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 23/06/2024 21:48

10 stone at 5 ft 4 sounds like a lovely size and weight @Confused19831983 !

Ah, thank you

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Confused19831983 · 23/06/2024 21:52

strungouteyes · 23/06/2024 20:46

At my skinniest, I was 10st 5lbs. I was a size 8/10. I went rock climbing and had to use a child's harness. I definitely was not fat. So I think it really must depend on a lot of factors! Why are you worried about it?

I am not massively worried.
Just wondering about people's opinions as I feel as though I am on the cusp of being thought chubby / a bit fat by others.

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Confused19831983 · 23/06/2024 21:50

mrsmalcolmreynolds · 23/06/2024 20:13

In relation to what is a realistic weight for your lifestyle, I'd say whilst you are actively trying to lose weight focus on identifying low calorie alternatives that you feel you could be happy with long term. If you reset eating and activity habits to something you can continue long term then your weight will naturally align with that.

Three years ago I had shaded over into obese according to BMI and needed to lose at least 10 kg to get within healthy range. I lost 12 kg in 6 months "trying" and a further 6 kg after that just because the way I had learned to eat meant the weight carried on coming off. I now have a way of eating that means my weight will swing back to me having a BMI of about 22 in normal times - on holiday or at Christmas etc it will go up but that's fine because I know the habits that will take those couple of extra kg off again. Veggie options are top for being filling but lower calorie!

I am 47 and have two DC 11 and 14 fwiw.

Wow, that's an amazing achievement.
Really hope I am able to achieve the same.

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RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 23/06/2024 21:48

10 stone at 5 ft 4 sounds like a lovely size and weight @Confused19831983 !

RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 23/06/2024 21:46

Doesn't sound like you're fat!