KIMJOHN Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 I had my yearly check-up with my doctor today and weighed in at 163 pounds. I am 5'7 and wear a size 6-8 depending on the cut. So, I am not fat or chubby at all. Nor am I big boned just average. I work out and take care of myself but I've always been embarrassed by my weight. So today I asked my doctor to prescribe Adipex to see if I can shed a few pounds and he said ok. Do I need to lose any weight? Or do I just ignore the number on the scale.
redfathom Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 You are like me. I am not skinny, but I am not fat. I too wear a size 6-10 depending on brands. I am also trying to lose weight, but I don't think diet pills are the way to go. You don't sound like you need to lose that much anyways. I suggestion getting your body fat testing done, I feel that is a little more accurate.
Lizzie60 Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 wow.. I don't know if it's the same size 6 as here in Canada.. but size 6 is very small.. If you're 163 lbs and 5'7.. in Canada you'd wear something like a size 12 or 14.
StartingOver07 Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 wow.. I don't know if it's the same size 6 as here in Canada.. but size 6 is very small.. If you're 163 lbs and 5'7.. in Canada you'd wear something like a size 12 or 14. Here too. I am 5'7" and 125 pounds, and I wear a 6, occasionally a 4. I work out and am very "tight." I definitely could not wear a 6 if I weighed 40 pounds more...
Author KIMJOHN Posted September 7, 2008 Author Posted September 7, 2008 Well Lizzie, US sizing is no different than the sizing in Canada. And no I DO NOT wear a size 12-14. My measurements are only a 36C-25-36, so I highly think that is a size 12-14. I never said I was a size 6. I said that I wear any where from a 6-8 depending on the cut.
Lishy Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 You may have bones made of steel lol You sound fine and if you look fine and feel fine why lose weight? I would question ANY doctor who would hand out diet pills so someone who is obviously not fat! it is disgusting!
americanmamma Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I never go by what the scale says - I go by how my clothes fit and how I feel. If the jeans are getting tight and I'm craving sugar, it's time to hit the gym!
bbygrl83 Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 You don't need to lose any weight. You fretting over weight 163 lbs, but you're a lucky one. You don't need that Adipex. Damn what I wouldn't give to be a size 6-8. That'd be a miracle.
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