Going to Japan, do I need to lose weight to not look obese?

Question

I'm going to live in Japan for awhile. I'm worried about my size. I'm 5'5" and 145 lbs. I wear usually a size 5-9. I'm worried about looking obese in Japan. How much weight would I need to lose to not be obese looking?

Answer 1

Hehehe, dont worry about your weight, ive seen a fair amount of fat people in Japan, its rare but they are there, dont worry about it too much. Plus if your gonna live there for a while, you will lose a few pounds, trust me, i did. hahaha.

Answer 2

Ok.



Ignoring all the "Just be yourself" and "Everyone is beautiful" junk.. yes.. that is equivalent to 165cm at 66kg. My girlfriend is 164cm and 48kg for comparison. If I imagine her at +18kg, damn.. I would say yeah.. that is big and Japanese will consider that big. Younger girls are getting pretty chubbed out these days so it's not like anyone is gonna care or point and laugh but certainly, they will be thinking "**** look at that huge foreign girl!"



Whether they are right or wrong is not the issue people. She is asking how she will be perceived in Japan and I'm giving her the truth.

Answer 3

pick up a 5 or 10 pound weight at the gym and visualize that weight coming off holding the weight in your hands helps bring home just how heavy even 5 pounds of extra fat can be

Answer 4

lol

For crying out loud!



You cannot appear obese at all at that weight. You sound just fine.



Who cares anyway? Why concern yourself?

Answer 5

go 20 mph on your bike for 6 1 2 minutes

Answer 6

i know someone who just went to Japan. He said that most of the "harajuku" girls there looks good with their clothes (fashion thing there) BUT they're WACK! it's either they wear tons of makeup or they have busted teeth.



stop obsessing about your weight. just let your natural beauty shine through. it may be hard for awhile coz our society considers only skinny beautiful but try not to let it bother you.



goodluck in Japan.

Answer 7

a handful of unsalted pumpkin seeds make for a healthy mid day snack theyre rich in magnesium which helps lower blood pressure

Answer 8

shop during your lunch hour while carrying a 7 pound hobo bag and naturally a few new purchases

Answer 9

stand while styling your hair and putting on makeup

Answer 10

automate your eating by planning your meals ahead of time that way you re less likely to make an unhealthy last minute food choice

Answer 11

drink 3 cups of green tea in 24 hours researchers say it can increase energy expenditure by 106 calories

Answer 12

Drink green tea green tea can help you lose weight

Answer 13

make like a fish and swim at a leisurely pace for 17 minutes

Answer 14

eat four meals with chopsticks instead of a fork slowing down can help you consume about 25 fewer calories per meal

Answer 15

my sister was the same, lived in korea, and was classed as big but she didnt really mind as she was australian and they are just naturally smaller than us, my mother went over to visit and was looking at t shirts for my daughter (which was in their adult section) anyway she picked up a shirt and the lady came over to her and said . no you xxx large, lol, needless to say mum didnt buy from there, anyway your weight is fine dont stress about it

Answer 16

Don t take rest more than 30 seconds between exercises

Answer 17

distracted dining will get you in trouble avoid eating in front of a television or in a movie theater as you re bound to consume more calories

Answer 18

Drink plenty of water daily

Answer 19

take a 30 second break in the middle of your meal evaluate just how hungry you still are before getting back to your food

Answer 20

opt for self checkout wait in line for 7 minutes ring yourself up for another 10 bag your own grub and load up the car

Answer 21

Absolutely not. You are perfectly fine. It doesn't matter what you look compared to them anyway. We are all created to be different, so be proud of who you are. It's what's inside that counts.

Answer 22

Eat evry three to four hours to avoid temptations

Answer 23

eating liquid based foods such as natural smoothies and low sodium soup can help you cut back on calories yet feel full

Answer 24

if food was your only source of pleasure make sure to reconnect with other things you enjoy music sports volunteer work or movies for example

Answer 25

got nuts with nuts eating a handful of nuts will help you stay full try soaking them in water for a different texture

Answer 26

wrap up any extra food you ve cooked before you sit down to a meal so you re not tempted to get seconds

Answer 27

strap on your 4 inch stilettos and you only have to climb 25 flights

Answer 28

resistance bands are a comfortable and affordable at home exercise option for strength straining

Answer 29

Chew gum while cooking to stop snacking

Answer 30

Boost your metabolism with green tea

Answer 31

keep a small water glass which you must refill often instead of a large water bottle on your desk

Answer 32

surf for real for 34 minutes

Answer 33

Go for kettlebell workouts to burn more calories in less time

Answer 34

researchers found that dieters who ate eggs in the morning were less hungry than those who ate carb heavy meals

Answer 35

love a peanut butter smoothie try two tablespoons of powdered peanut butter instead

Answer 36

switch up your ice cream dessert with fresh berries and light whipped cream

Answer 37

proteins takes more time to digest than carbs so eating protein will make you feel full for longer

Answer 38

Do your daily routines manually don t depend on others

Answer 39

Limit your calorie in take

Answer 40

don t save calories up to splurge on junk

Answer 41

make friends with someone on another floor visit her often

Answer 42

get off your *** 33 times to change the channel

Answer 43

add fasted cardio before breakfast

Answer 44

Get sunshine in the morning

Answer 45

switch to ordinary coffee

Answer 46

get tempting foods out of your home

Answer 47

eat raw vegetables not fried

Answer 48

Eat foods that bur more fat

Answer 49

eat soup

Answer 50

eat protein

Answer 51

ditch half of your spaghetti for spaghetti squash

Answer 52

help your kids clean their rooms

Answer 53

weigh yourself weekly

Answer 54

journal your foods

Answer 55

steer clear of food porn

Answer 56

eat more veggies