Samantha Grace wrote:
I do agree with the poster, there is a difference from plus model to fat model.
I noticed alot of stores that carry clothing for women sized 16- 28. They tend to use traditional plus models (size 8-12) for ads. Women want to look like the women pictured. Let's face it, most women want to be thinner. It's psylogical.

I found it funny, according to the BMI at 5'6, 125 is an ideal weight for me. Most people agree I look better at 110. I find the BMI foolish. It doesn't put in account people have different frames. I am curvy, but I have a smaller frame. I look better alittle trimmer. Also,  it doesn't put consideration fat vs muscle tone. Muscle weighs more then fat.  You can be underweight, and still flabby! The BMI is rubbish.

Absolutely!

My weight varies between 145 and 155. I am 5'5" and wear a size 4/6.  I lost 225 lbs and work out (I am a personal trainer) and have LOTS of muscle on me, so this is one of the reasons for the higher weight.  My body fat percentage is a mere 12.5% which is VERY low.  10 lbs lighter and I look sick.  One definately can't go by BMI or the numbers on the scale alone.

Caroline

Samantha Grace wrote:

You would look scary at 118 pounds!! You are the correct weight for your BMI. 150 isn't overweight on the scale. It is actually ideal.

Well the conversation between myself and the physician came about when I asked him how I could get my breasts to go down a little. When he told me 118 I thought it was pretty unattainable.I think I would look terrible and hungry.

dee740 wrote:
I would look terrible and hungry.

LMAO at AND hungry!

Ransom J wrote:

LMAO at AND hungry!

well I would look hungry and also extremely sad....lol