Do you feel fat?

[RebeccaFog]

Yes, and the only thing that might help would be to eat something. Chocolate usually makes me feel better  >

Z

Yes.  Only eating will make us feel better about being fat.  Chocolate.  Crazy ice creams.  baklava.

[Shana A]

Yes.  Only eating will make us feel better about being fat.  Chocolate.  Crazy ice creams.  baklava.

And shopping. That'll also make us feel better. I know this is true, because our president told us so. >

Zythyra

[Suzy]

And shopping. That'll also make us feel better. I know this is true, because our president told us so. >
Zythyra

I agree.  Retail therapy is where the real action is.

[Christine Eryn]

Well, this thread cerrtainly won't keep me from my goal. When I was in high school, I was 155 and 5' 10". Somehow I'm around 5' 9" and but have made a concious effort and am now 135 and still loosing weight. A few years ago I was "working out" and was around 170, which disgusts me to think about it nowadays. Basically I cut out carbs, eat lots of chicken, meat, fish, pork, etc. I still have broad shoulders which I hate, but I know those will be reduced eventally.

[RebeccaFog]

I don't know if it's fat, but I'm feeling something.  >

[Melissa]

For the most part, I don't feel "fat" per se, but I also don't feel or consider myself skinny either.  I'm just under 170 at 5'9" and I tend to wear my weight well (most people think I weigh a lot less than I do).  My goal is to get down to 150, which is in the healthy range according to weight charts for women of my height.  My face looks better and better as I lose weight, but I also get more and more apprehensive about the weight loss because my adam's apple is starting to show now.   I guess I don't really feel fat because I have weighed so much more for a long time.  Back in 2004, I peaked at about 210 and have gradually been going down in weight since then (never recessing to my previous plateaus).  Oddly enough, I don't seem to have lost much strength since then, so I'm not sure what's up with that.  For instance, I know people talk about their bicep size going down to nothing, but as far as I can tell, it's exactly the same size as before HRT.

[jeanmarie]

When will the pharma industry invent a wonder fat loss pill....

[Lisbeth]

When will the pharma industry invent a wonder fat loss pill....

They've already done that... several times.  And they're all hazardous to your health.

[jeanmarie]

I know of the pills have tried them all and none work.....

[Rachael]

solution: aerobics, running, diet, stopping smokeing etc.
yes it takes effort, but its worth it, im shapeing up quite well now. and the exersise means i dont suffer eating rabbit food for life!
R

[MichelleT]

According to the BMI I am in the middle of normal. But the BMI doesn't take into account how the weight is distributed. If I could move the excess weight from my waist and move half of it up and the other half down, I would look much better.

[Jessie_Heart]

I feel very fat I am about 5ft. 10in. tall and I weigh about 175lbs and after reading most of the post on this thread I feel even fatter. but the one thing that helps is I wear between size 5 and size 7 jeans so I'm getting there!

[Rachael]

your NOT fat, although lets remember females see themselves as at for EVAR!
im top 190s and 5'9, this shocks most of my friends and peers, becase i really dont look it, i have a lot of hiden muscle, which doesnt bother me, as i use it. but its constantly disheartening to be told im obease by the bmi!
R

[KarenLyn]

I always feel fat. Thanks for reminding me 

Ditto. Worst thing is, I have to lose 60 lbs before SRS.

Karen Lyn

[Jessie_Heart]

your NOT fat, although lets remember females see themselves as at for EVAR!
im top 190s and 5'9, this shocks most of my friends and peers, becase i really dont look it, i have a lot of hiden muscle, which doesnt bother me, as i use it. but its constantly disheartening to be told im obease by the bmi!
R

I have a gut I really need to get rid of (I want a tummy not a gut!) but I have lost alot of weight through walking and staying busy so I don't let it get me down! I don't really care about pounds I just want to be in shape!! thank you for your thoughtfulness!!

[tinkerbell]

When will the pharma industry invent a wonder fat loss pill....

They've already done that... several times.  And they're all hazardous to your health.

Xenical, Tenuate Dospan, Adipex, Meridia....etc, etc, etc.  I agree with Lisbeth though; they are very dangerous to your health; some of them are very addictive, for they work by suppressing the neuro-transmitters on your brain that cause you to have an appetite.  Others interfere with blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels; hence, you need to be monitored by a physician and a dietician when taking them...

tink

[Keira]

What makes you look the most male is visceral fat, to find out if you've got it, stand sideways next to a mirror and just let your stomach go, if you've got little fat, there should be little difference in your profile, if not, you'll look pregnant.

Most TS I've seen have LOTS and lots of visceral fats and should put themselves on strong exercise and dietary regime till the waist to hip ratio goes down below 0.8.

My opinion is that unless your over 45, were having a belly, makes you blend with the post-menauposal women which also have non gynoid fat distribution, getting that fat off helps greatly in pasing.

[KarenLyn]

Whew, I guess being over 50 works in my favor for a change. 

Karen Lyn

[RebeccaFog]

Do you feel fat?

Only when I put my hand to my head.

[Floritine]

Yes I"m a little over weight but that happens when your depressed and not doing as much exercise as before but I still love my body.

Floritine