Am I right to feel this way?

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timgula

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Okay, I'm a short guy who's 5'5. I've been overweight most of my life, and I graduated from high school at 17 at a very heavy weight of 240. I'm 19 now, and I really decided to lose weight because I simply got tired of waking up and looking at my big gut or my thighs bleeding because they were so fat that bumps were created and I'd scratch them. This got ludicrous and I couldn't take it anymore. I am large-framed, so I could never really do things well such as skateboarding, etc like other kids growing up because my board would always break. Anyway, I kicked the lazy bug finally, and I've dropped to 119 pounds. I feel great and I have a six pack now. However, alot of people have been making "under their breath" comments about my weight saying that I look like I have HIV, etc. I mean, when you grow up the size I did, you just get sick and f*cking tired of having to wear tight ass pants and always having a heavy heart beat. I don't have to deal with any of that anymore, and now I can sit Indian-style all I want. Women are all over me, and I'm enjoying it. What I need to know is. Is it okay to be 119 even if I have a "large frame". I mean, this is the first time in my life that I've felt like I am in complete control of my body. I like having a tight chest and no love handles.

P.S. - I think that my biggest thing about not wanting to gain weight is that I've gotten accustomed to lightness. I don't want to be 250 pounds again and not be able to jump 2 inches off the ground.
 
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Well, I think the only way to really answer that is to see your doctor. Have you had a physical done lately or any bloodwork?
Of course I don't know what you look like, you could be all muscle at 119.
I'm not sure how fit you are or what type of "diet" you follow.
Right off the top, yes, 119 for a 5'5 frame male (especially if you are big boned) I'd say is pretty low..but like I said, I'm not sure how fit you are.

If you haven't seen a doc I'd just have them do a physical and see what he says if you're really concerned about your health.
HTH a little!
 
5'5", 119lbs - - all I can think of is - - SCARY. I don't know how that could look good. Even a chick would look anorexic, right? I agree with getting a physical and make sure everything is in balance. I'll say I wouldn't date a guy that had those stats. I like a guy who could give me a piggy back ride and know that I wouldn't crush the little man. Sometimes, size matters. But, more importantly - your health matters.:cool:
 
ImaFatass said:
I'd suggest you do some weights and try to put on some muscle.
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I agree with Fatass, and kzplano too! First, go for the physical, and then if everything checks out otherwise, start putting on some muscle! That way, you can fill out your frame a bit better, and you don't have to worry about not being able to jump (heck you'll probably be able to jump even higher!). I gotta say, most of the girls I know - including myself - get a little woozy around a guy with great muscles ;)
 
119 really is rather skinny for a 5'5 male. I would go to your doctor and get a physical, and maybe take up weight training if you like the muscular look.
 
Tim, I too was over 225 pounds and being only 5"4, I've had lots of comments about losing the 90 pounds that I did. That I don't want to get too thin, etc... But I know exactly where you are coming from from a girls' point of view. You deserve to be very proud of your accomplishment and as long as you are happy with you and your doctor is happy with your health, enjoy it! I myself do both cardio (running) and strength training and find that instead of the weightloss benefit now, it's the energy and sense of power that I've been able to change "me". Good Luck!
 
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