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how big do you think I look?

66 replies

WipsGlitter · 09/06/2016 08:24

Sometimes I think I look huge other times ok!

I know I need to lose some weight but I find trying on clothes so confusing! I guess it all depends on the cut!

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WipsGlitter · 09/06/2016 09:25

I'm 5ft 5 and a 16!

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DaisyFranceLynch · 09/06/2016 09:27

Maybe a 14, assuming you're average height - so medium with curves and a defined waist.

DaisyFranceLynch · 09/06/2016 09:29

Oh sorry, cross posted.

Thefitfatty · 09/06/2016 09:49

I don't think you look "huge" by any stretch. You're not thin either. You're (like me) delightfully medium. :)

LaPharisienne · 09/06/2016 09:53

I'd guess 16 but I guess how tall you are would make a difference.

Vixxfacee · 09/06/2016 09:53

16

NickiFury · 09/06/2016 09:54

I think 14/16.

Just5minswithDacre · 09/06/2016 09:55

A good, proportionate 14 Smile

Just5minswithDacre · 09/06/2016 09:56

Oh you already told us Blush

Only1scoop · 09/06/2016 09:57

Curvy

A comfy 16

Sometimes get away with 14?

You can tell I'm similarGrin

Voteforpedr0 · 09/06/2016 09:58

14 - 16 depending on shop, you have a great shape just could do with some toning

PamBagnallsGotACollage · 09/06/2016 10:10

Well you don't look big, Wips. Im 5,4 and a 12 and my waist is, for the time being, lost to post baby cake consumption.

burnishedsilver · 09/06/2016 10:13

You're not huge but you're not at your fighting weight either.

WipsGlitter · 09/06/2016 10:21

I'm pretty slim front to back, definitely not an apple shape. I've slim wrists and forearms but leg of lamb upper arms!

I know I'm not at my "fighting weight" (Great way of putting it) but I'm just so tired all the time I can't really motivate myself to either diet or exercise properly.

Couch to 5K here I come (again)!!

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Only1scoop · 09/06/2016 10:23

'Leg of lamb upper arms' Grin

Thefitfatty · 09/06/2016 10:24

I actually think your upper arms don't look to bad in this picture. :/ Certainly you look proportionate.

Lweji · 09/06/2016 10:26

It depends which fighting category you go for. Wink

If you look ok to me, and I'd worry more about being fit than the weight itself.

Only1scoop · 09/06/2016 10:28

I think they look fine too

YoureSoSlyButSoAmI · 09/06/2016 10:31

Yeah I'd have guessed at 16.

Her arms look OK in the picture but I'm guessing when they're hanging straight down they look bigger. I always do the trick of lifting them slightly to the side to make them look thinner too 😄

NewStartNewName · 09/06/2016 10:34

You could try 5:2, it takes very little effort and works well, then as you see results the motivation to tone up comes

Ramblesoften · 09/06/2016 10:35

You look a perfect size.
A fab shape !!!!!

TheoriginalLEM · 09/06/2016 10:37

You look "right" if that makes sense. I thought a 16 too but quite trim with it.

WipsGlitter · 09/06/2016 10:46

I tried the 5:2 but really couldn't see any difference but might try it again.

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LadyAntonella · 09/06/2016 10:50

You look lovely (I realise this makes me a smug-o as I also said you look like me Grin). I am a smidfen overweight too (and am working on it) but only a few lbs now, nothing terrible. Good luck with c25k! I hope you enjoy it. I've recently started going to some classes at the gym again and feel so much better even if I look the same. You honestly don't need to change how you look though if that's what you're worried about. Smile

Thefitfatty · 09/06/2016 10:54

I think you'd benefit from exercise more than a diet. :)