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06-11-2013, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
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I know I'm a featherweight but these situations still make me feel like an elephant
So, I know that I'm not far from my goal, and that I was never really that heavy to begin with, but there are some situations that still make me feel like an elephant. It drives me nuts when people assume that because I am slimmer than I used to be that I should be totally comfortable strolling around in a bikini, or that I will always look model-ready in pictures, etc.
We all have times when we FEEL overweight, even if we aren't. Mine are:
- At the beach
- Whenever I am visiting my boyfriend's family, where all the women are naturally petite and athletic
- Trying on underwear at the store (no matter what I still have that little fat around my bra straps)
- When I'm having my picture taken
- When I'm running/working out (When I'm out of breath and red-in-the-face I just can't suck it in!)
Any other feathers have times that they FEEL overweight?
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06-11-2013, 05:31 PM
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Do you even lift, bro?
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: United states
Posts: 150
S/C/G: 125/109/110
Height: 5'3''
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Mmm, of course. All the time. That's why I work harder to lose more.
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06-12-2013, 01:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado
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When you're wearing pants that are a bit snug and you sit down and there's a HUGE belly roll that makes your shirt look too tight. So embarrassing!
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06-12-2013, 01:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Height: 5'6"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seize the day
So, I know that I'm not far from my goal, and that I was never really that heavy to begin with, but there are some situations that still make me feel like an elephant. It drives me nuts when people assume that because I am slimmer than I used to be that I should be totally comfortable strolling around in a bikini, or that I will always look model-ready in pictures, etc.
We all have times when we FEEL overweight, even if we aren't. Mine are:
- At the beach
- Whenever I am visiting my boyfriend's family, where all the women are naturally petite and athletic
- Trying on underwear at the store (no matter what I still have that little fat around my bra straps)
- When I'm having my picture taken
- When I'm running/working out (When I'm out of breath and red-in-the-face I just can't suck it in!)
Any other feathers have times that they FEEL overweight?
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You know, I never knew that there were actually people out there saying that the featherweights don't need to lose weight until I came on this forum.
I think I must come from a really dysfunctional background where I'm told that I'm overweight even at 120lbs! Only one person in my entire life has told me that I did not need to lose weight and like you, I was never "heavy" to begin with.
Where are all these peeps who make you feel good as a featherweight by saying that you don't need to lose weight! Send them here please!!
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06-12-2013, 10:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Dance Girl
When you're wearing pants that are a bit snug and you sit down and there's a HUGE belly roll that makes your shirt look too tight. So embarrassing!
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I agree!
Also, when I wear shorts, or a short skirt, my thighs seem to double in size when I sit down and they are squashed against a chair...
And, when I am sitting/laying and my boyfriend puts his arms around my middle region.
Quote:
Originally Posted by magical
You know, I never knew that there were actually people out there saying that the featherweights don't need to lose weight until I came on this forum.
I think I must come from a really dysfunctional background where I'm told that I'm overweight even at 120lbs! Only one person in my entire life has told me that I did not need to lose weight and like you, I was never "heavy" to begin with.
Where are all these peeps who make you feel good as a featherweight by saying that you don't need to lose weight! Send them here please!!
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It's true, but at the same time, I've had people be disparaging toward my fitness goal and try to guilt me into eating more or slack off on exercising on the basis that I "don't need to lose weight" (There is a thread about this on here somewhere), which is also irritating.
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06-12-2013, 11:42 AM
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Staying the Same
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Troy, NY
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Height: 5'5
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Whenever I'm around mostly Asian people. Cause I'm a big big Asian lady by actual Asian standards.
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06-12-2013, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,164
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Mostly just the mirror and knowing I used to be leaner.
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06-12-2013, 12:59 PM
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Staying the Same
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Troy, NY
Posts: 6,448
S/C/G: 160+/116-120/maintainer
Height: 5'5
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Hanging out with pixellate
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06-12-2013, 02:43 PM
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June
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brasil
Posts: 2,620
S/C/G: 240/184/155
Height: 5'6"
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I think we all have moments like that. That being said at least with the underarm fat there may be a solution: http://www.bralessinbrasil.com/2012/...hello-big.html
Basically a too big bra band can cause this. Also bras with too low of underwires underneath the arms can lead to the same problem.
FWIW, I've found too that bikinis in bra sizes give me a lot more self-confidence because I have more uplift and they give me a great shape. Combining that with a high-waisted brief and I happily go swimming in bikinis regardless of my weight.
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06-12-2013, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by runningfromfat
I think we all have moments like that. That being said at least with the underarm fat there may be a solution: http://www.bralessinbrasil.com/2012/...hello-big.html
Basically a too big bra band can cause this. Also bras with too low of underwires underneath the arms can lead to the same problem.
FWIW, I've found too that bikinis in bra sizes give me a lot more self-confidence because I have more uplift and they give me a great shape. Combining that with a high-waisted brief and I happily go swimming in bikinis regardless of my weight.
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Thanks for the tip! Maybe I just need to go underwear shopping
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06-18-2013, 02:01 PM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 840
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Height: 5'8"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelllate
Mostly just the mirror and knowing I used to be leaner.
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Definitely this.
I may be thinner than I was a few months ago, but I'm not as thin as I was 2 years ago. Hence, I feel fat.
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06-19-2013, 07:14 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Peoria, AZ
Posts: 120
S/C/G: 168 / 168 / 130
Height: 5.6
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I feel fat any time I eat something I shouldn't of or didn't plan on.
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06-20-2013, 06:24 AM
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Leveling Up
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: New York
Posts: 3,651
S/C/G: 200+/115/115
Height: 5'3"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelllate
Mostly just the mirror and knowing I used to be leaner.
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I've been 10lbs less than I am now. It was too thin for me and I got up to 112-115, but just KNOWING I've been smaller is...ugh.
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06-20-2013, 10:27 AM
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So Close to Goal
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Posts: 202
S/C/G: 178/146/125
Height: 5"3
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Definitely when trying on clothes, especially tops. Hate my stomach. Not that I have stretched skin or anything, its just the biggest part on me!
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06-20-2013, 11:47 AM
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Staying the Same
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Troy, NY
Posts: 6,448
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Height: 5'5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sontaikle
I've been 10lbs less than I am now. It was too thin for me and I got up to 112-115, but just KNOWING I've been smaller is...ugh.
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So happy to see you here again!!!
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