Amethyst
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Well, people's builds vary. Given your great blood numbers and all, it sounds like you simply have a larger than average build. If you have great muscle tone, then I'll bet you are "curvy" versus fat. Perhaps you are stronger than average, too?
The old beauty bias toward frail, "willowy" builds for women seems to be changing, and a good thing too. Those builds have their own beauty. So does a strong, statuesque build.
Amethyst
The old beauty bias toward frail, "willowy" builds for women seems to be changing, and a good thing too. Those builds have their own beauty. So does a strong, statuesque build.
Amethyst
I've been hesitant to post in this thread since I'm fat. Be every measure (clothes size, hip size, weight, etc.)
I eat less than everyone in my house. I take the dog on 2+ mile walks 4-5 days a week. I participate in water fitness classes 2 times a week. I use our elliptical usually 2x week. I've got great muscle tone.... under all the fat. When I take classes at the local community college I reach the 5th floor classroom via stairs, not elevator.
My blood pressure is normal to low. My cholesteral is low. My fasting blood glucose is low. So I'm not too worried about heart or diabetes. Plus there is no risk in my family tree for that stuff (we tend towards cancer.)
I am snug in airline seats - I can put the arms down... but it's tight. Worse is knee room... (I'm 5'9"). I guess my big booty pushes my whole body forward... or the seats are just too close together.
I've decided, consciously, not to let my weight keep e from doing activities that people might judge me. I go to the beach and body surf - even though that means public swimsuits. I'd rather enjoy the beach and not worry about whether I'm too fat to be there.
My husband theorizes that my years of dieting/regaining has kicked my metabolism lower...
I'd love to be thinner. But I also don't want to obsess about it - especially at almost 55 years old.... If my weight impacts my activities, I may start obsessing.