Thread: How Fat is Fat?

i think i define the word fat becuase i am 280
i did weigh more but i have lost about 20 lbs.
i am still loosing the weight but i still concider my
self the standerd for fat and im not ashamed of'the
fact. i know how much i should weigh and i am about
80 lbs. off from being skinny for my heght

As others have said, it depends on your height to determine if you're overweight. However, in anatomy, we got a handout about slight changes in the body mass index (BMI), showing that the bar has lowered a bit so it's easier to be considered overweight or obese. Like Hassun said, it really only compares your weight to your height, so if you're really muscular or compare with a friend that's the same weight or height, but a difference race than you, the results may come as a surprise (a really atheletic guy in my class couldn't believe that he was considered 'obese' now because of his muscles).

Determining what's overweight visually, is kind of hard for me. I mean yeah, there are obvious cases of who's overweight, and then there's that "in between" stage where girls aren't at that level, but you can sort of tell they're a lil' chubby and they're not flaunting it in a good way.

Girls from the US don't seem to be as tall as they use to be, nor are they exercising as much (and countless other reasons) so yes, I believe there are alot of "In-betweeners" as well as the overweight. It's easier to see flabby skin, on-the-verge second chins, not-so-flat tummies, and of course, "dunlap" disease on girls than boys because, well they tend to wear less (especially around this time).

But in general, I don't think it's all too bad cisually unless you're wearing something that wont flatter your figure (which unfortunately is becoming a common case u_u0).

I would say anyone who is over 245+ (and thats fat not muscle) has a weight problem and should try to cut down on the food choice and work thr body back to a healthy limit. But some people are born that way or just can't help it. But they should try to eat healthy and do try to work out or something that is good for the body.

Originally Posted by Lil_G135

As others have said, it depends on your height to determine if you're overweight. However, in anatomy, we got a handout about slight changes in the body mass index (BMI), showing that the bar has lowered a bit so it's easier to be considered overweight or obese. Like Hassun said, it really only compares your weight to your height, so if you're really muscular or compare with a friend that's the same weight or height, but a difference race than you, the results may come as a surprise (a really atheletic guy in my class couldn't believe that he was considered 'obese' now because of his muscles).

Determining what's overweight visually, is kind of hard for me. I mean yeah, there are obvious cases of who's overweight, and then there's that "in between" stage where girls aren't at that level, but you can sort of tell they're a lil' chubby and they're not flaunting it in a good way.

Girls from the US don't seem to be as tall as they use to be, nor are they exercising as much (and countless other reasons) so yes, I believe there are alot of "In-betweeners" as well as the overweight. It's easier to see flabby skin, on-the-verge second chins, not-so-flat tummies, and of course, "dunlap" disease on girls than boys because, well they tend to wear less (especially around this time).

But in general, I don't think it's all too bad cisually unless you're wearing something that wont flatter your figure (which unfortunately is becoming a common case u_u0).

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Originally Posted by The Fighter

I would say anyone who is over 200+ has a weight problem and should try to cut down on the food choice and work thr body back to a healthy limit. But some people are born that way or just can't help it. But they should try to eat healthy and do try to work out or something that is good for the body.

Hey don't lump everyone in the same catagory. I am 215 and in the best shape of my life. My last body fat ratio was 10% I workout every day due to the fact I am in the navy (SEALS baby) I don't think I have a prob, it is that some people are more disposed to more muscle then fat. On top of that fat is by-far lighter then muscle. But to play devils advocate I have been living of sand and terrorist for 5years

To me, people who has plump body shape is fat. The fat comes from our foods and what we do in daily routine. Our health is important and being fat is not good. Why? Bcuz it effects all the things you do in your life. You can't move fast, you are not capable of having body strength(some people), hard to find good outfit, and more.

I am 215 and in the best shape of my life. My last body fat ratio was 10% I workout every day due to the fact I am in the navy (SEALS baby) I don't think I have a prob, it is that some people are more disposed to more muscle then fat. On top of that fat is by-far lighter then muscle. But to play devils advocate I have been living of sand and terrorist for 5years

And all the weight is probably all muscle, You see I ment to my message to be read as an over weight person. If all that weight is just fat then it is a problem but of its muscle well then its obviously a good thing. Yea I can see how easily my reply could be miss understood.