I Have A Question, When You Look At Weight Charts, How Do You Tell If You Are Medium Of Large Framed. Just Because I Am Tall 5 10 I Think I Am Large Frame, Is That Right? Any Input Much Appreciated.
Thank You.
Cindy

Here is a good website that has a variety of calculators to help you out.

Good luck!
Elizabeth

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Forgot to paste!!

http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/whr

E

Great link jellyfissh

Wrap hand around opposite wrist, using thumb and middle finger.

If they don't meet, large frame.

If they meet, medium.

If they way overlap, small.

Not 100% but it's a help.

I'm 6' tall but small framed according to this test. And I think it's probably true.

http://www.vitaline-slimming.com/idealweight.htm

http://www.am-i-fat.com/body_frame_size.html


Gez

Yup, height has nothing to do with it. I'm 5'0" and a large frame.

Yep I agree, height has nothing to do with it. I am 5'8" and small framed.

You know what bugs me about these charts and guides? I don't understand how they can apply to all people. I am at 160, am 5'2" tall, and wear size 8-10. I just don't think I should be this heavy at this size. I really think there is such a thing as heavy bones. I know that sounds like a cop out, but I think I will be too small if I shoot for the high end of the range for my height, which is 134 lbs. That is 25 lbs less than I am now.

Does anybody else have an experience such as this, where your size seems disproportional to your weight?

As long as I am losing, I guess I could stick with Atkins and see how I feel if I actually reach the high end of the range for me. I am pretty happy with my size, I could be comfortable a bit smaller. As it is, my legs cross again, I can walk up hill without risking a heart attack, and my clothes fit great. I just wish the scale told me a better story.

Thanks for any wisdom anyone can provide.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth,

In my view, how you "look" should be infinitely more important than the number you see on the scale.

I totally agree. As long as I feel good and I'm comfortable in my clothes, I'm trying hard not to worry about the scale so much. I know that I'm eating healthier overall than I ever did before, and though the scale isn't moving as quickly as I would like (does it ever?) I'm getting into old jeans that I haven't been able to wear for quite a while. Also, muscle is more compact and weighs more than fat--so if we are doing weight bearing exercises, we should be increasing muscle mass. I've reduced my cardio in order to have time to have more time for free weights. I've been walking 4-5 miles a day for the past 8 months, with no visible results (except in my calves).. I recently reduced the walking to 2 1/2 - 3 miles a day, while spending more energy and time on the weights, and I'm starting to see big results.. Just thought I would share, because it seems to be working--at least for me..

Frederick and Tess,
Thank you for your wisdom. I am going to try to take your advice. First, I am going to try to learn to accept what I have to work with. And, my dear spouse is happy with it, so I should be able to as well.
As for the exercise, I have been doing primarily weight training for the past several months. I am going to add aerobics on the days in between, and see if that gets things moving any better.
I guess that if a continued downward trend is in the cards, I'll take it. But, the main thing is the way that I feel on this WOE, and intend to make it a WOL.
Thank you again for your help,
Elizabeth