Why does the scale say I'm not that big but my stomach is huge?

I get on the scale and the number isn’t too high, its just that my stomach is really big and it looks like i weigh more.

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Answer #1

You may have a slightly chubby tummy, but then your legs, arms etc may be tiny which will a) result in weighing less and b) make your tummy actually look bigger. To get a better idea of your body and weight, you should try calculating your BMI or talking to a doctor if you are worried.

Answer #2

thank you so much. i’m planning on going to the doctors soon because im a little skinny from legs and arms but my stomach is really big, so i dont know if its fat or im just bloated. I’ve had this problem my whole life and hopefully theres something that can be done.

Answer #3

i have big legs and arms and can easly lift twice my body weight and am still told by doctors i am over weight show that the BMI scale is not a one size fits all

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