What’s a thin weight for a 5’4” middle aged woman? I’ve always been slightly on the chunky side, and then ended up

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:gaining 35 lbs during a stressful period of my life where I also had an undiagnosed thyroid disorder. Now I’m on a GLP (miracle IMO) and back to my starting weight of 120isg.

But part of me wants to be thin thin. I’ve never been fashionably thin like some people where almost all clothes just look great, and shoulders/arms are defined etc. I don’t mean anorexic btw.

At what weight does that happen? Right now I’m right in the middle of the range for a healthy weight for my height.

If you don’t believe in GLP, you can move along

Anyone btdt and managed to get very thin on a GLP?

I’m thin (with no boobs) and my BFF is overweight. She complained about clothes not fitting and said it was easy for me because I’d look good in anything. I said that was undeniably false, and told her I’d go shopping with her and that she could give me anything to try on to prove she was wrong.

She was shocked at how ridiculous I looked in getups. She’d pull something off the rack and I’d tell her it was going to look ridiculous because I know what looks good on me. She definitely had a good laugh.

I swear it was the best exercise for her, and I think she was grateful that I humored her.

This is a tangent, but I agree with it. I am 5'4" and 110 lbs, small chest, narrow hips. A lot of women think "oh you can wear anything." Untrue. Even finding bathing suits that fit well and are flattering is hard (small chest is hard to fit, most suits are designed for a B cup or larger, suits that accommodate a smaller chest are often skimpy in a way that doesn't flatter my butt or midsection, which are small but I'm 46 and have had kids, so I don't look 22).

I think a lot of women think if they could just be tiny, it would solve all their issues with their appearance. It won't. Yes, being very thin is socially encouraged and I get social approval for that. But the standards for women are much more than just "thin." I'm thinking and fit but I'm also middle aged, have a bit of a belly from pregnancy that will never go away, small boobs, I'm pale, even at my weight I have a bit of cellulite (more visible because I'm fair), my butt is pretty flat, my ankles are on the thick side (again since pregnancy). Being a size 0 changes none of that.

[Anonymous]

I hate to tell you this OP, but if you get thin thin from GLP 1s in middle age, you will not look fashionable. You will look ill. (And I am a fan of GLP 1s so this isn’t med hate.)

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Why dont you focus on healthy not skinny.

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Anonymous wrote:Why dont you focus on healthy not skinny.

She wants to lose weight to gain admiration and envy. I really do hope some of these women get bad permanent results from this little adventure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 5'5" and 100lbs. No GPL, post-three children and at 54 I'm in meno. Genetics!

That’s eating disorder thin

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you this OP, but if you get thin thin from GLP 1s in middle age, you will not look fashionable. You will look ill. (And I am a fan of GLP 1s so this isn’t med hate.)

This is just silly and not true. I know several people on GLP in middle aged, and they look great

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you this OP, but if you get thin thin from GLP 1s in middle age, you will not look fashionable. You will look ill. (And I am a fan of GLP 1s so this isn’t med hate.)

This is just silly and not true. I know several people on GLP in middle aged, and they look great

Ditto. There are a lot of jealous people on this thread

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why dont you focus on healthy not skinny.

She wants to lose weight to gain admiration and envy. I really do hope some of these women get bad permanent results from this little adventure.

Most people want to lose weight to be healthy and feel good, and yes, typically clothes look better when you’re thinner

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:gaining 35 lbs during a stressful period of my life where I also had an undiagnosed thyroid disorder. Now I’m on a GLP (miracle IMO) and back to my starting weight of 120isg.

But part of me wants to be thin thin. I’ve never been fashionably thin like some people where almost all clothes just look great, and shoulders/arms are defined etc. I don’t mean anorexic btw.

At what weight does that happen? Right now I’m right in the middle of the range for a healthy weight for my height.

If you don’t believe in GLP, you can move along

Anyone btdt and managed to get very thin on a GLP?

I’m thin (with no boobs) and my BFF is overweight. She complained about clothes not fitting and said it was easy for me because I’d look good in anything. I said that was undeniably false, and told her I’d go shopping with her and that she could give me anything to try on to prove she was wrong.

She was shocked at how ridiculous I looked in getups. She’d pull something off the rack and I’d tell her it was going to look ridiculous because I know what looks good on me. She definitely had a good laugh.

I swear it was the best exercise for her, and I think she was grateful that I humored her.

This is a tangent, but I agree with it. I am 5'4" and 110 lbs, small chest, narrow hips. A lot of women think "oh you can wear anything." Untrue. Even finding bathing suits that fit well and are flattering is hard (small chest is hard to fit, most suits are designed for a B cup or larger, suits that accommodate a smaller chest are often skimpy in a way that doesn't flatter my butt or midsection, which are small but I'm 46 and have had kids, so I don't look 22).

I think a lot of women think if they could just be tiny, it would solve all their issues with their appearance. It won't. Yes, being very thin is socially encouraged and I get social approval for that. But the standards for women are much more than just "thin." I'm thinking and fit but I'm also middle aged, have a bit of a belly from pregnancy that will never go away, small boobs, I'm pale, even at my weight I have a bit of cellulite (more visible because I'm fair), my butt is pretty flat, my ankles are on the thick side (again since pregnancy). Being a size 0 changes none of that.

Small chests typically don’t look good

[Anonymous]

As usual, there’s no free lunch. You’ll end up with an older looking face and likely loose/wrinkly skin on your stomach, arms, and thighs. GLP1 forums are filled with photos of these.

If you’re ok with that, go for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:gaining 35 lbs during a stressful period of my life where I also had an undiagnosed thyroid disorder. Now I’m on a GLP (miracle IMO) and back to my starting weight of 120isg.

But part of me wants to be thin thin. I’ve never been fashionably thin like some people where almost all clothes just look great, and shoulders/arms are defined etc. I don’t mean anorexic btw.

At what weight does that happen? Right now I’m right in the middle of the range for a healthy weight for my height.

If you don’t believe in GLP, you can move along

Anyone btdt and managed to get very thin on a GLP?

I’m thin (with no boobs) and my BFF is overweight. She complained about clothes not fitting and said it was easy for me because I’d look good in anything. I said that was undeniably false, and told her I’d go shopping with her and that she could give me anything to try on to prove she was wrong.

She was shocked at how ridiculous I looked in getups. She’d pull something off the rack and I’d tell her it was going to look ridiculous because I know what looks good on me. She definitely had a good laugh.

I swear it was the best exercise for her, and I think she was grateful that I humored her.

This is a tangent, but I agree with it. I am 5'4" and 110 lbs, small chest, narrow hips. A lot of women think "oh you can wear anything." Untrue. Even finding bathing suits that fit well and are flattering is hard (small chest is hard to fit, most suits are designed for a B cup or larger, suits that accommodate a smaller chest are often skimpy in a way that doesn't flatter my butt or midsection, which are small but I'm 46 and have had kids, so I don't look 22).

I think a lot of women think if they could just be tiny, it would solve all their issues with their appearance. It won't. Yes, being very thin is socially encouraged and I get social approval for that. But the standards for women are much more than just "thin." I'm thinking and fit but I'm also middle aged, have a bit of a belly from pregnancy that will never go away, small boobs, I'm pale, even at my weight I have a bit of cellulite (more visible because I'm fair), my butt is pretty flat, my ankles are on the thick side (again since pregnancy). Being a size 0 changes none of that.

Small chests typically don’t look good

You’re not wrong, but DP and I’m grateful for mine. The other end of the spectrum is not fun to live with.

[Anonymous]

I’m 5’6” and was 105 at one point. People started telling me I was too thin. I look best around 115-120. I have small bones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you this OP, but if you get thin thin from GLP 1s in middle age, you will not look fashionable. You will look ill. (And I am a fan of GLP 1s so this isn’t med hate.)

+1 This “thin thin” obsession is mostly middle age women that grew up in the 80s. Younger people are into strong bodies more than thin bodies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you this OP, but if you get thin thin from GLP 1s in middle age, you will not look fashionable. You will look ill. (And I am a fan of GLP 1s so this isn’t med hate.)

+1 This “thin thin” obsession is mostly middle age women that grew up in the 80s. Younger people are into strong bodies more than thin bodies.

And even among middle age women, it’s only a segment. It’s easy to forget that because the segment is over represented on DCUM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you this OP, but if you get thin thin from GLP 1s in middle age, you will not look fashionable. You will look ill. (And I am a fan of GLP 1s so this isn’t med hate.)

+1 This “thin thin” obsession is mostly middle age women that grew up in the 80s. Younger people are into strong bodies more than thin bodies.

Obesity does not mean strength.
Sure a fat person does have more natural strength, due to having to carry around the extra weight, but still they aren't considered "strong" by any definition unless they lift.