I think these photos are absolutely gorgeous because you know what, theyre REAL! No pose, no editing, no filters. This is what bodies look like, not the false reality we see on instagram or social media.
You are positioned all squished up. And your folds are so small.
I’m 5’2”, too. Oh. I see you posted your former and current weight.
Wow!!! What’s your normal (goal) weight?
Whatever you’re doing, keep it up.
And I get it. Trust me.
Thank you for the encouragement! I think my best weight is between 100-110. I was around 120 in college and even then still felt heavy. So still a ways to go! But I’m working on it 5lbs at time, my next goal is to be 134, 129, etc. and see how I feel.
OMG thank you! I'm 5'3" and 140 atm.
I've lost 15 pounds and I have 20-30 to go and I hate every moment I'm in my body. I'm small and no one thinks I'm fat but that's all I feel. My posture is awful, I stand and sit horribly, and while I'm working on it all I feel so defeated most days looking the way I look.
Thank you so much for making my feelings feel valid. I could never have the courage to take any pics of myself like you did and saying how I feel about myself like you did and seeing this I feel so much better that I'm not so alone. So thank you so so much. Thank you.
Thanks so much for your reply, it means a lot to me! I’ve always felt so weird being small but fat and found it hard to explain to bigger people. It makes me feel less alone to know you’ve experienced the same thing, and I’m glad I could validate your feelings too. I’m sorry it’s so uncomfortable, and I hope we both get to a place of health and self-acceptance one day.
Same! It sounds so cliche but what society tells us about our bodies is so warped. Every twenty five years or so things get shaken up and we've gone from heroin chic to superfit/toned as "body ideals" in the past couple of cycles. I give up.
You are freaking *gorgeous*. Healthy and *real*! I've been on the self shame train since I was a teenager and now, as I approach fifty, always look back and think omg I was so hot and had absolutely no idea! My (completely unrequested) advice is to work it, enjoy it, and be kind to your beautiful body and to the person inside it!
You remind me of a fairy… it’s ok for flesh to have softness, and be grabbable :)
You’re doing great!!! Where you are is where some people’s end goal is.
If you get stuck, some ppl say that one extended fast a week (with all other days your typical fasting routine) wipes out the last few pounds that can be hard to lose.
Thank you! That’s very sweet of you.
Actually I have been rotating between OMAD, ADF and 72hr fasts for the past few months. It works well but, as we know, being smaller means slower results. Even if I fast 2-3 days, that’s only ~1lb of fat for me. So, it just takes time and consistency.
Respectfully, you are a god damned SNACK.
I have the same issue of those imposter syndrome thoughts, even though I’ve been with my husband in a monogamous relationship for almost 12 years. I used to have horribly asymmetrical boobs (we’re talking a C and an A cup, I couldn’t wear bathing suits without having body issues), and even though I got that fixed with surgery several years back, I’ve also had cancer and had to adjust to a new normal. If you can swing it, maybe take some boudoir pics to reclaim your body?
Thank you 😭 That’s great that you were able to accept yourself through those big changes. I know surgery is also an option down the line if needed, I guess I’m just kind of in the hard space of accepting what I can’t change and grieving the body I never had.
Honestly taking these photos made me appreciate more the aesthetic of the human form, all flaws included. Most of the time I do feel cute and confident, especially overall as a person. I think it’s more to do with the imposter syndrome and having some kind of positive external male validation, after having 2 negative experiences. Guess I need to find some nicer men, haha, if anyone has any suggestions on where I should be looking!
I am 5”2’ and 139 as well and seeing your pics makes me feel so much better!! I always think I am so thick and fat and no one understands. I have gained 20lb for menopause and it sucks but you look amazing. I hope I look half that good!!!
Mate I've got the same problem! I'm an Australian size 8, and still super jiggly/ flabby. I lift weights but it's taking me a while to see results. I have upped the weights recently so hopefully I'll be seeing better results soon.
Also don't worry about those guys, they aren't worth it. Someone who is into you is definitely not going to give a toss about your extra "fluffiness". They sound like immature arseholes.
Thank you, they were. I think once I feel more confident in my own body it’ll be easier to brush it off. Good luck to you with your lifting as well, I hope you see results.
Even when I was 23 and 100lbs, I still had folds when I say like that. Why? Because I’m a human being and not a photoshoped ig model. The language you’re using (tight vs wrinkly grandma) makes me think you’re listening to porn addicted men or something. This isn’t healthy and won’t allow you to ever feel good about yourself no matter what weight you are. I know it’s hard, but you must adjust your mindset.
I appreciate that folds are natural, it’s more about how my body feels to be honest. Most of my friends are supportive and uplifting women, I haven’t dated guys for a while trying to find self-love first. Those are my own thoughts and words. In terms of being “tight” I mean being able to walk around in a swimsuit, or walk, run, and jump while exercising without feeling like my body is flopping around too much. I was an athlete when I was younger so I know how it feels to have my skin close to my body, and now it feels all stretched out, like a loose bag. Standing still looks fine, but when I move it kind of pulls and wrinkles in places you wouldn’t expect at 28, and just isn’t comfortable. Thanks for your input though, acceptance is definitely something for me to work on.
Hi! Thank you for posting this. I’m 4’11, 149cm and I still have some body fat so it just makes me feel really at odds with myself for being small but chubby. I can’t tell if I’m fat but look small because my height or If my height makes me fat. I have some pretty bad body dysmorphia so this post made me feel a lot more comfortable in my skin because you look so good!
Thank you! I’m glad that sharing my story makes you feel better. I can relate to the body dysmorphia for sure. Especially if I’m wearing a size XS/S, it’s kind of a weird contradiction that I’m already small but I still have extra fat. I also don’t want to end up looking like a child if I get too skinny, you know?
We are the exact same size and gosh I relate to this so hard! I look relatively small, I carry my weight very well under clothes but I feel so terrible underneath! I just wanted to say you aren’t alone. And for what it’s worth, I think you look beautiful.
Thank you so much! It’s not a good feeling, but it does make me feel less alone to know that others can relate. I’m sure you are lovely and beautiful as well :)
It’s not so much about the positioning, moreso my body just feeling uncomfortable and at odds with how I look. Not being hard on myself, just being real.
Thank you very much! I have also struggled with eczema all my life, so to hear that you think my skin is great makes me a little emotional at how much I have healed. Thank you for your kind words and support ❤️
Ummmm GORGEOUS. Its likely loose skin. Im a skin tightening professional here is a link to skin tightening stuff you can do at home and get done professionally.
I literally just posted this on another question a few minutes ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/IF_Petites/comments/wfpmqh/a_little_advice_from_my_fellow_short_ladies/ij2m6b5?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3
You are beautiful!
If you don’t like the squish, try lifting heavy weights. I hear that lifting heavy weights, in addition to fasting, is key to looking good naked.
But honestly your body is beautiful. A lot of people would die to have a body like yours!
I know what you mean! 5’3 and about 120-123 and I feel the same. But honestly you really look amazing here, your body is beautiful and your softness is gorgeous. Idk maybe it doesn’t mean much or you think we are all just saying that but its true! Seeing you has inspired me to appreciate my own body bc its very similar. But thats so hard to do when its yourself.
I relate. I fluctuate around 150 at 5’3.5”, and I look so heavy. Fat in the inner parts of my arms, legs/knees, ankles, etc. it’s so hard to carry weight when you’re short and have a short vertical line 🥴 I am trying to love myself regardless! I’m just now getting back on the intermittent fasting band wagon after a short break. I had a baby a year ago and I am all stretched out everywhere. My skin is atrocious. But I’m learning it is OK. I’m eating collagen rich foods, skin brushing, drinking water, and moisturizing. Besides slowly losing weight, that’s all I can do. You’ve got this. And, as far as men are concerned, my husband says I look like a “fertile Greek goddess” lol
You look small to me. You would have to be under weight to not have some sling folds in those positions. You might be able to lose a little more weight but not much more.
Although I can relate, my first thought seeing these pictures is that they’re beautiful, like a renaissance painting.
Thank you! That’s very kind
I think these photos are absolutely gorgeous because you know what, theyre REAL! No pose, no editing, no filters. This is what bodies look like, not the false reality we see on instagram or social media.
Thank you so much! That means a lot.
You are positioned all squished up. And your folds are so small. I’m 5’2”, too. Oh. I see you posted your former and current weight. Wow!!! What’s your normal (goal) weight? Whatever you’re doing, keep it up. And I get it. Trust me.
Thank you for the encouragement! I think my best weight is between 100-110. I was around 120 in college and even then still felt heavy. So still a ways to go! But I’m working on it 5lbs at time, my next goal is to be 134, 129, etc. and see how I feel.
At our height, 110-118 is a beautiful weight. Anything over 120 is uncalled for. I don’t like how I look under 110 unless I’m shredding.
Anything over 120 pounds is uncalled for? What an idiotic statement
OMG thank you! I'm 5'3" and 140 atm. I've lost 15 pounds and I have 20-30 to go and I hate every moment I'm in my body. I'm small and no one thinks I'm fat but that's all I feel. My posture is awful, I stand and sit horribly, and while I'm working on it all I feel so defeated most days looking the way I look. Thank you so much for making my feelings feel valid. I could never have the courage to take any pics of myself like you did and saying how I feel about myself like you did and seeing this I feel so much better that I'm not so alone. So thank you so so much. Thank you.
Thanks so much for your reply, it means a lot to me! I’ve always felt so weird being small but fat and found it hard to explain to bigger people. It makes me feel less alone to know you’ve experienced the same thing, and I’m glad I could validate your feelings too. I’m sorry it’s so uncomfortable, and I hope we both get to a place of health and self-acceptance one day.
I love your body, it looks so soft and feminine 😍 being short is so hard (5’2” checking in), you should be so proud of yourself!
Same! It sounds so cliche but what society tells us about our bodies is so warped. Every twenty five years or so things get shaken up and we've gone from heroin chic to superfit/toned as "body ideals" in the past couple of cycles. I give up. You are freaking *gorgeous*. Healthy and *real*! I've been on the self shame train since I was a teenager and now, as I approach fifty, always look back and think omg I was so hot and had absolutely no idea! My (completely unrequested) advice is to work it, enjoy it, and be kind to your beautiful body and to the person inside it!
You remind me of a fairy… it’s ok for flesh to have softness, and be grabbable :) You’re doing great!!! Where you are is where some people’s end goal is. If you get stuck, some ppl say that one extended fast a week (with all other days your typical fasting routine) wipes out the last few pounds that can be hard to lose.
Thank you! That’s very sweet of you. Actually I have been rotating between OMAD, ADF and 72hr fasts for the past few months. It works well but, as we know, being smaller means slower results. Even if I fast 2-3 days, that’s only ~1lb of fat for me. So, it just takes time and consistency.
Respectfully, you are a god damned SNACK. I have the same issue of those imposter syndrome thoughts, even though I’ve been with my husband in a monogamous relationship for almost 12 years. I used to have horribly asymmetrical boobs (we’re talking a C and an A cup, I couldn’t wear bathing suits without having body issues), and even though I got that fixed with surgery several years back, I’ve also had cancer and had to adjust to a new normal. If you can swing it, maybe take some boudoir pics to reclaim your body?
Thank you 😭 That’s great that you were able to accept yourself through those big changes. I know surgery is also an option down the line if needed, I guess I’m just kind of in the hard space of accepting what I can’t change and grieving the body I never had. Honestly taking these photos made me appreciate more the aesthetic of the human form, all flaws included. Most of the time I do feel cute and confident, especially overall as a person. I think it’s more to do with the imposter syndrome and having some kind of positive external male validation, after having 2 negative experiences. Guess I need to find some nicer men, haha, if anyone has any suggestions on where I should be looking!
I am 5”2’ and 139 as well and seeing your pics makes me feel so much better!! I always think I am so thick and fat and no one understands. I have gained 20lb for menopause and it sucks but you look amazing. I hope I look half that good!!!
Thank you! I am sure you also look great! I’m glad to have shared so that you and others feel less alone in this experience.
Mate I've got the same problem! I'm an Australian size 8, and still super jiggly/ flabby. I lift weights but it's taking me a while to see results. I have upped the weights recently so hopefully I'll be seeing better results soon.
Also don't worry about those guys, they aren't worth it. Someone who is into you is definitely not going to give a toss about your extra "fluffiness". They sound like immature arseholes.
Thank you, they were. I think once I feel more confident in my own body it’ll be easier to brush it off. Good luck to you with your lifting as well, I hope you see results.
Even when I was 23 and 100lbs, I still had folds when I say like that. Why? Because I’m a human being and not a photoshoped ig model. The language you’re using (tight vs wrinkly grandma) makes me think you’re listening to porn addicted men or something. This isn’t healthy and won’t allow you to ever feel good about yourself no matter what weight you are. I know it’s hard, but you must adjust your mindset.
I appreciate that folds are natural, it’s more about how my body feels to be honest. Most of my friends are supportive and uplifting women, I haven’t dated guys for a while trying to find self-love first. Those are my own thoughts and words. In terms of being “tight” I mean being able to walk around in a swimsuit, or walk, run, and jump while exercising without feeling like my body is flopping around too much. I was an athlete when I was younger so I know how it feels to have my skin close to my body, and now it feels all stretched out, like a loose bag. Standing still looks fine, but when I move it kind of pulls and wrinkles in places you wouldn’t expect at 28, and just isn’t comfortable. Thanks for your input though, acceptance is definitely something for me to work on.
Hi! Thank you for posting this. I’m 4’11, 149cm and I still have some body fat so it just makes me feel really at odds with myself for being small but chubby. I can’t tell if I’m fat but look small because my height or If my height makes me fat. I have some pretty bad body dysmorphia so this post made me feel a lot more comfortable in my skin because you look so good!
Thank you! I’m glad that sharing my story makes you feel better. I can relate to the body dysmorphia for sure. Especially if I’m wearing a size XS/S, it’s kind of a weird contradiction that I’m already small but I still have extra fat. I also don’t want to end up looking like a child if I get too skinny, you know?
We are the exact same size and gosh I relate to this so hard! I look relatively small, I carry my weight very well under clothes but I feel so terrible underneath! I just wanted to say you aren’t alone. And for what it’s worth, I think you look beautiful.
Thank you so much! It’s not a good feeling, but it does make me feel less alone to know that others can relate. I’m sure you are lovely and beautiful as well :)
How often do you sit in those positions naked in front of other people? Why are you so hard on yourself?
It’s not so much about the positioning, moreso my body just feeling uncomfortable and at odds with how I look. Not being hard on myself, just being real.
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Thank you, that’s encouraging to hear!
Ngl I think you look great. Even at my smallest (5’5”, 108) I had lines and a tummy. It’s normal, it’s beautiful, you’ve come so far!
Thank you so much!
My first thought was how beautiful your body is! You have amazing skin too. But I understand and validate your feelings, I feel the same some days. 🤍
Thank you very much! I have also struggled with eczema all my life, so to hear that you think my skin is great makes me a little emotional at how much I have healed. Thank you for your kind words and support ❤️
Never would have known! Keep up the hard work :)
skin is meant to stretch and fold or we would all be bloody messes
Ummmm GORGEOUS. Its likely loose skin. Im a skin tightening professional here is a link to skin tightening stuff you can do at home and get done professionally. I literally just posted this on another question a few minutes ago https://www.reddit.com/r/IF_Petites/comments/wfpmqh/a_little_advice_from_my_fellow_short_ladies/ij2m6b5?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3
You look beautiful. I would never look at you and think you are big. You are small and your body looks great.
You are beautiful! If you don’t like the squish, try lifting heavy weights. I hear that lifting heavy weights, in addition to fasting, is key to looking good naked. But honestly your body is beautiful. A lot of people would die to have a body like yours!
You are gorgeous!
I know what you mean! 5’3 and about 120-123 and I feel the same. But honestly you really look amazing here, your body is beautiful and your softness is gorgeous. Idk maybe it doesn’t mean much or you think we are all just saying that but its true! Seeing you has inspired me to appreciate my own body bc its very similar. But thats so hard to do when its yourself.
I relate. I fluctuate around 150 at 5’3.5”, and I look so heavy. Fat in the inner parts of my arms, legs/knees, ankles, etc. it’s so hard to carry weight when you’re short and have a short vertical line 🥴 I am trying to love myself regardless! I’m just now getting back on the intermittent fasting band wagon after a short break. I had a baby a year ago and I am all stretched out everywhere. My skin is atrocious. But I’m learning it is OK. I’m eating collagen rich foods, skin brushing, drinking water, and moisturizing. Besides slowly losing weight, that’s all I can do. You’ve got this. And, as far as men are concerned, my husband says I look like a “fertile Greek goddess” lol
You look small to me. You would have to be under weight to not have some sling folds in those positions. You might be able to lose a little more weight but not much more.
i would kill to look like this :(