I truly don't care what other people think of my body.

When I was in my twenties, I was between 125-130 lbs and anything over that felt fat. I am 5'6"

In my thirties I was closer to 140 lbs and I started to really not care about the few extra pounds. I realized that of all the things in life that matter, the number on the scale is irrelevant.

I had some health issues and went up to 190 in my 40s. That was too heavy for me and I felt fat. It was harder to move, I had less energy etc.

Now I am 165 and I enjoy life. I am chubby but I don't care. Being chubby doesn't impact my life. I get to enjoy eating, not worrying about food or weight, I am healthy and life is good.

If you had asked me in my twenties about weighing 165, I would have been horrified, now - meh! It is all relative.

Anonymous wrote:For me 5’9” and 160 pounds is a size 8.

When you give people the power to validate you, you give them the power to invalidate you.

For me 5’9” and 160 pounds is a size 8.

I am 5'9" and the only time I have been 160 was when I had chemo and ate nothing but one egg and chicken broth every day for weeks. Doctor says 170 would be best for my frame (giant head and shoulders)

5'9" and 160 is in the range that could be very fit, or could be chubby. Depends on the body type and the type of weight.

I'm 5'8" and usually weigh around 140-145. When I'm working out, I build muscle, have a slimmer waist/butt, and look way better - but still weigh 140-145. When I'm out of shape, I'm soft around the middle and look chubby at 145, even though the number on the scale is exactly the same.

Is the OP a female or male?

Anonymous wrote:I'm 5'9" and 160 and people comment on how tall and thin I am. I feel better at 145, but hey - middle age. I agree that body type probably matters here.

I’m 5’11” and at my heaviest 178 and finally in a place where I can work on it. However, I’d also say this is the first time I’ve got curves. Not huge, but curves. No one would say I’m skinny, but it’s unlikely they’d say I’m fat. I think they’d say I just need to get into shape.

Male/female? What’s your body fat%?

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Anonymous wrote:These threads are so stupid. It totally depends on body type. Carrying fat around one's middle looks chubby, while people who carry fat in their butt, breasts or thighs might look more curvy. And athletic people may be much heavier than they look.

Also: Why do you care what other people think about your height and weight ratio?

In all seriousness, doesn’t everybody care about what others think of their bodies?

Not even a bit, why would I care?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These threads are so stupid. It totally depends on body type. Carrying fat around one's middle looks chubby, while people who carry fat in their butt, breasts or thighs might look more curvy. And athletic people may be much heavier than they look.

Also: Why do you care what other people think about your height and weight ratio?

In all seriousness, doesn’t everybody care about what others think of their bodies?

NP: I"m 48 and I really don't care what anyone besides my husband I think about my body. I'm 5'7' and 160 lbs. Could I stand to lose some weight? Sure but, frankly, I'm unwilling to do what it takes. My husband is happy and I'm at peace with it. Everyone else: if you're judging my mom bod, that's on you.

Lucky hub of yours. Your stats and mom bod reference sound ideal. Just sayin.

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’9 and 120. I can’t imagine 160. My frame is pretty slim and I do not have big bones, but I could never add 40 lbs without feeling fat.

Bodies are so different. At 5'11 and 190, I'm 26% body fat. (I lift and have a lot of muscle). I couldn't imagine being 150, I'd have to chop off a leg.

Yes

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These threads are so stupid. It totally depends on body type. Carrying fat around one's middle looks chubby, while people who carry fat in their butt, breasts or thighs might look more curvy. And athletic people may be much heavier than they look.

Also: Why do you care what other people think about your height and weight ratio?

In all seriousness, doesn’t everybody care about what others think of their bodies?

NP: I"m 48 and I really don't care what anyone besides my husband I think about my body. I'm 5'7' and 160 lbs. Could I stand to lose some weight? Sure but, frankly, I'm unwilling to do what it takes. My husband is happy and I'm at peace with it. Everyone else: if you're judging my mom bod, that's on you.

I know that other people DON'T care about what my body looks like, but I still care about what I think they might think. If that makes sense.

I’m 5’8”and 165 is my happy weight. That puts me comfortably in a size 10. I feel fit and athletic at that weight. It’s hard for me to maintain under 160 without starving and exercising all the time. I don’t care if people think that’s chubby, it suits my frame and build.

I'm also 5'9" and my weight fluctuates between 145 and 150. I'm very lanky, so I don't feel overweight at all. I feel tall and skinny, but I have a booty.