Do I look overweight?

[ZippyLimeBear]

Do I look overweight? I’m the one in grey. I’ve had two kids and I think I might have let my weight run away with me, but as a typical woman I want to know if I’m being over critical? Please be honest

You have a really nice figure OP. I don’t think the outfit is “flattering” (but that is a stupid concept anyway) so probably adds to the feeling. Context matters though- do you exercise and eat plenty of variety? Do you have any health issues? If you’re feeling unhealthy then address that, if it’s just about the clothes size then just go up a size and you’ll look slimmer anyway.

You look like a size 12, which is probably overweight according to BMI, but in this day and age most will say you’re slim.

You look fine, not overweight.

I think you just need a new more supportive (better fitting) bra

I’m not sure how the voting is so voting yanbu as I meant you do NOT look overweight

If anybody would describe you, I don't think they would say that yes you know Zippy, the overweight one.
They also wouldn't describe you as the slim one. If you liked yourself better as size 10 then (speaking from experience) it is easier to get back to size 10 when you're size 12. It gets harder once you get to 14 or 16..

You really look totally normal and not overweight. Christ knows how scrawny all the people commenting that you are must be. I am just in the overweight category by bmi and I definitely look it. You look the way I looked when I was not overweight. Not all body types sit at the lower end of the bmi, I hour glass and have always had boobs and hips.

I think you look fine. I’d guess size 12, with a BMI of 25.

Tummy fat?

Jesus fucking wept.

A bit, but you’re fine.

I don’t think you look overweight at all.

No, you’re not overweight. I echo others in finding it sad that you’re asking (but I understand).

Really??? You look absolutely fine. You could pass as a teenager.

You just look a totally normal size! Not skinny, not overweight!

No, you look fit. You have a clearly defined waist and your curves look strong and feminine. A size 12 is not overweight. You'll look back on this picture and this body one day and wish you'd embraced it and realized just how great you looked.

how scrawny all the people commenting that you are must be

Yes that's a valid point. When I was bigger, I always thought that person X is normal weight, person Y is very slimm etc. Then I slimmed down and suddenly everybody else seemed to have simultaneously gained weight. The previously normal weight person looked chubby and slim person looked just normal weight.

Considering the average woman is size 16, then OP will be seen as slim by most other women.

I’m amazed at Mumsnet new found honesty on this thread. I don’t think the OP looks overweight at all but some do and have said so
I’m pondering what happened to honesty with the thread about the woman in the flowery bikini???

You’ve got a figure to be proud of 😊

You definitely don’t look overweight OP. However if you are not happy with the way you look, there is no harm in wanting to change it.

i say this sat here, feeling the biggest I have ever felt (not classed as overweight) just not happy with how I look either. So honestly you’re not alone.

but please don’t be over critical on yourself because as I said you definitely aren’t overweight.

You look great! Photos always make people look bigger and you’re wearing light coloured clothes. But honestly you don’t look overweight to me.

you’re similar to me - I went from size 10 to a 12 after birth. I fluctuate depending on my energy levels. What I have found is that I look so much better in photos when I keep up with stretching and posture exercises (10 mins a day). Amazing what a straight back can do for you!

I might have misremembered but I think the thread about the flowery bikini was about the choice of swimwear rather than if the person wearing them was overweight. I thought the swimwear suited her and wouldn’t comment on someone’s size unless expressly asked.

Not thin. Not fat. I don’t think it’s a good photo as the jumper is making you look larger than you are.

Good God no you look bloody gorgeous. Plus love your outfit. It’s giving 90’s vibe in a very good way. X

Don’t like your outfit but you look average/medium sized. Not fat.