When would you feel you are fat?

[JayRoss55]

Do you weigh yourself daily?

 

I do that everyday in the morning before any intake of food. If the scale increases I decrease my food intake the next day.

 

I feel fat even though my bmi is below 20. Which is normal range. There are areas I want to lose fats. Have a slight tummy. Doing workout 15min a day but not consistently everyday 😂 Trying to make it a daily thgy. Wonder if it helps. But feel like it is insignificant.

[Thatguy642]

I feel fat all the time after I eat.

[leckmich]

when i see a bulge on the tummy or side love handle

[wanton_mee]

My belt will tell me whether I am growing fat or not!!! LOL Luckily, I am able to loop the belt 1 and half round now (the same belt I using since 2years ago, 1 round🫣) 

Edited March 29 by wanton_mee

[passinthenight]

I'm 65 now and all my life, my weight has behaved like a piano accordion.

When it gets out of hand I need to push it back in again with a fitness campaign.

I can testify that it is far more fun putting weight on...... compared to trying to get rid of it.

 

I'm thinking that if I'd been as diligent as the TS, I would have not needed fat clothes.

[Expired Btm Uncle]

When my glass weighing scale shatter the moment i step on it

[radiusulnar]

On 3/28/2026 at 9:59 PM, Thatguy642 said:

I feel fat all the time after I eat.

 

If so I am obese all the time. Before and after eating. 😭

[cutejack]

When I can't stand properly n steadily to wear my undies n need to sit on my bed. (Touch wood) hehe..so far no la.

[doncoin]

AFter I finished a pint of ice cream in one sitting. Stress eating. then I feel gross. 

[singalion]

Once the pointer at weight scale hangs stuck at the right side after the number 150 and won't move to zero any longer...

Edited March 30 by singalion

[cakeman]

When none of uniqlo clothes fit you...

[bluerunner]

I can feel my tummy jingles when I run. 🙈😝

[cakeman]

looking at all the guys with abs here in this thread is kind of an irony haha

Edited March 31 by cakeman

[radiusulnar]

47 minutes ago, cakeman said:

an irony

 

Because body dysmorphia

[JayRoss55]

On 3/29/2026 at 2:17 PM, wanton_mee said:

My belt will tell me whether I am growing fat or not!!! LOL Luckily, I am able to loop the belt 1 and half round now (the same belt I using since 2years ago, 1 round🫣) 

That’s a great, no-nonsense way to track progress, no scale needed! 😄 Going from 1 round to 1.5 rounds with the same belt is a clear sign you're getting leaner. Sounds like you're on a good trend. Keep it up!

[Naveyafluz]

I am fat since birth.

[passinthenight]

On 3/31/2026 at 12:02 PM, cakeman said:

When none of uniqlo clothes fit you...

 

I find their pants very comfortable to wear.

[Why?]

Psychologically,  I feel I am fat when I don't do any exercise and even though without doing any exercise I am still lean.  So my mind is controlling how i feel, nothing to do with the physical side of me. 

[JayRoss55]

You’ve put your finger on something very real: the feeling of being “fat” isn’t always about body fat at all. Psychologically, exercise often functions as a proxy for self-control, productivity, or worthiness. When you skip it, your mind may translate that into “I’m being lazy / out of control” , and your brain maps that feeling onto your body image, even if your body hasn’t changed.

 

This is a known phenomenon, sometimes called “phantom fat” or more broadly, a disconnect between perceptual and emotional body image. Your mind is using behavior (exercise) as evidence for how you should feel about your body, overriding visual and tactile feedback that says you’re lean.

 

A few key insights:

1. Exercise as moral action ,  Many of us learn that exercise is “good” and “disciplined.” Not exercising can feel shameful. That shame then attaches to the body, not the behavior, as if the body itself is now “wrong.”

 

2. Emotional reasoning , Your brain says: “I feel fat → therefore I am fat,” even when the scale/mirror disagree. “Fat” here is a feeling state (often meaning sluggish, guilty, or unworthy), not a physical description.

 

3. Body image is mostly mental - Studies repeatedly show that body dissatisfaction correlates more strongly with mood, anxiety, and perfectionism than with actual body size.

 

What you’re experiencing doesn’t mean you’re irrational ,  it means your internal logic is emotional, not physical. The solution isn’t to exercise more (though you can, if you want). Instead, it’s to separate the behavior from the identity:

 

· When you feel “fat” after not exercising, ask: “If I saw a friend being lean and skipping exercise, would I think they look fat?” Usually, no.

 

· Name the feeling accurately: “I’m not fat. I feel restless / undisciplined / sluggish.”

 

· Redefine exercise as something you do for energy or mood, not for permission to feel thin.

 

You’re right: your mind is controlling how you feel. That’s actually good news, because it means you can retrain that connection without needing to change your body at all.

[MasterFitMalaySG4U]

1. Love handles 

2. Bodyfats

3. Stomach 

 

You feel heavy, lazy haha 

 

That is why you ABS is not DEFINED. 

[yoyQ]

ABS is not DEFINED. Ass is.

[JayRoss55]

On 3/28/2026 at 9:59 PM, Thatguy642 said:

I feel fat all the time after I eat.

Feeling "fat" after eating typically comes from temporary bloating or stomach stretching, not a real change in body fat. Naming the physical sensation like "full" or "bloated", helps separate digestive feelings from negative body image. If this happens after every meal, it may be worth checking for digestive issues or speaking with a therapist about body image patterns.

[ToughGuy]

What is like "feel fat"?.. can't relate...been years since I stood on weighing scale..

 

Many years ago ate 6 heavy meals a day for two weeks, gained 3kg....gave up the thought of putting on some kg😭😭😭

[JayRoss55]

Feeling fat is that phantom sensation of being heavy, swollen, and out of control, even when logic says nothing has changed, a feeling you've never needed to learn because your body simply doesn't play those tricks on you.

[radiusulnar]

12 hours ago, ToughGuy said:

Many years ago ate 6 heavy meals a day for two weeks, gained 3kg

Lucky. Good genes.

[ToughGuy]

16 minutes ago, radiusulnar said:

Lucky. Good genes.

But like lamp post😭😭😭

 

Very high metabolism...Dr said tat I am burning food 24/7, even when asleep 

[JayRoss55]

On 4/30/2026 at 11:40 AM, ToughGuy said:

But like lamp post😭😭😭

 

Very high metabolism...Dr said tat I am burning food 24/7, even when asleep 

The doctor’s comment about burning food 24/7, even asleep, is real. That's a fast resting metabolic rate. The downside? It can be genuinely hard to gain weight or build muscle, and you might feel low energy if you don’t eat enough.

 

No toxic positivity here,  it's frustrating to feel like your body won't change no matter what you do. If gaining some mass is your goal, you'd likely need to eat way more than feels natural (think calorie-dense foods: nuts, rice, protein shakes, oils) plus resistance training.

[ToughGuy]

10 hours ago, JayRoss55 said:

The doctor’s comment about burning food 24/7, even asleep, is real. That's a fast resting metabolic rate. The downside? It can be genuinely hard to gain weight or build muscle, and you might feel low energy if you don’t eat enough.

 

No toxic positivity here,  it's frustrating to feel like your body won't change no matter what you do. If gaining some mass is your goal, you'd likely need to eat way more than feels natural (think calorie-dense foods: nuts, rice, protein shakes, oils) plus resistance training.

I am happy that I can never be obese.... I love to eat n ate a Lot(large portions... Noodles, Large,... Chicken rice, extra rice... Bak kut teh, add rice...in between, chocolate, cheese, ice cream, almond, pistachios, tarts, pies etc etc. 

 

True, low energy when hungry... Always brought bananas and kitkat to work site. 

 

I dun believe in building body/gym..so, happy with my body and daily activities (keeping healthy physically and mentally)....no need to think or calculate calorie intake n what to eat and what not to eat

[radiusulnar]

7 hours ago, ToughGuy said:

no need to think or calculate calorie intake n what to eat and what not to eat

 

Lucky to be so lean and veiny despite all the eating! Those big pharma should find out your secret genes 

[ToughGuy]

3 hours ago, radiusulnar said:

 

Lucky to be so lean and veiny despite all the eating! Those big pharma should find out your secret genes 

They will dissect me into zillion pcs to look for the "hidden" info. 

 

As for me, human of earlier generation needed to hunt for food, many days of starvation (fasting). 

 

I do intermittent fasting, not by choice... Lots of salad and fruits (maybe this is why my cum has fruity aroma. 😂😂😂💦💦💦)... Maybe, just maybe a lifestyle worth trying if you wanna manage body weight? 

[radiusulnar]

3 hours ago, ToughGuy said:

do intermittent fasting, not by choice... Lots of salad and fruits

 

14 hours ago, ToughGuy said:

love to eat n ate a Lot(large portions... Noodles, Large,... Chicken rice, extra rice... Bak kut teh, add rice...in between, chocolate, cheese, ice cream, almond, pistachios, tarts, pies etc etc

 

Now I'm confused. You eat a lot or don't eat a lot? 

Or eat a lot some days but fast some days, so in the end it was balances out?

[ToughGuy]

1 hour ago, radiusulnar said:

 

 

Now I'm confused. You eat a lot or don't eat a lot? 

Or eat a lot some days but fast some days, so in the end it was balances out?

Usually ate a lot but when at work site, usually fast(only took water). 

 

Sorry for confusion 

[radiusulnar]

14 hours ago, ToughGuy said:

Usually ate a lot but when at work site, usually fast(only took water). 

 

Sorry for confusion 

 

Thanks for clarifying. So maybe it all balanced out or maybe even calorie deficit. So you maintain lean all the time. Nice!

[JayRoss55]

18 hours ago, ToughGuy said:

Usually ate a lot but when at work site, usually fast(only took water). 

 

Sorry for confusion 

That's a great way to look at it. When daily fluctuations balance out, or lean toward a slight deficit, maintaining a lean physique becomes much more sustainable without needing to obsess over every calorie. Sounds like you've found a solid, intuitive rhythm. Keep it up!

[ToughGuy]

17 hours ago, radiusulnar said:

 

Thanks for clarifying. So maybe it all balanced out or maybe even calorie deficit. So you maintain lean all the time. Nice!

Been 56-59 kg for many years... Can't recall when I last weigh myself cos should be within this range 😊 

[radiusulnar]

1 hour ago, ToughGuy said:

56-59 kg

 

Impressive! No wonder the veins so sharp and clear.

[TP2503]

When I unable to wear my old jean

[ithink]

Small weight changes from day to day are normal, so it is usually better to focus on overall habits instead of daily numbers. Regular exercise and balanced eating tend to make a bigger difference over time, even if the workouts are short. Consistency is often more important than doing everything perfectly.

[DiDing]

Have never been lean and I guess media depictions of fat and not fat has been quite distinct. So the idea of if I’m not lean or toned I must be fat is quite rooted even though I rationally know I’m average.