Is 31 a good waist size?

What should your waist measurement be? For men, a waist circumference below 94cm (37in) is 'low risk', 94–102cm (37-40in) is 'high risk' and more than 102cm (40in) is 'very high'. For women, below 80cm (31.5in) is low risk, 80–88cm (31.5-34.6in) is high risk and more than 88cm (34.6in) is very high.
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Is a 31 inch waist considered fat?

So based on the data, a 30 inch waistline definitely isn't fat. Indeed, it's commonly said that women who have waists that are less than 31.5 inches in circumference are at a low risk for health problems such as diabetes.
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What is the perfect waist size for a girl?

For your best health, your waist should be less than 40 inches around for men, and less than 35 inches for women, although it may vary depending on race or ethnicity.
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What's a healthy waist size?

Now that you've measured your waist circumference you need to know what it means. To have your best chance at maintaining good health, you should aim for: Men should have a waist circumference of 40 inches or less. Women should have a waist circumference of 35 inches or less.
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What waist size is considered skinny?

What waist size is considered skinny? The healthy body fat percentage for women is 22 to 26 percent and women with a 24 inch waistline are often considered thin with a body fat percentage between 10 and 15 percent.
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Optimal Waist Size For Men and Women



Is a 32 inch waist big?

A 32 inch waist is far below the average waist size for Americans. And that's for both males and females. But it's not just your gender and country of residence that affects your optimal waist size.
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Is a 29 inch waist fat?

One thing's for sure; A 29 inch waist is definitely not fat. Indeed, in the majority of cases, a 29 inch waistline is small and slim. The only exception to this is if 29 inches when doubled exceeds your height in inches (pretty unlikely for most people).
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Is a 33 inch waist big for a woman?

No, a 33 inch waist isn't extremely fat for a woman, but it's definitely not small, either. Indeed, health experts note that if you're a woman with a 33″ waist, then you're at a high risk for health problems like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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What is Rose's waist size?

It is 24 inches." She then brought laughter, saying, "I'm human too."
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Do guys like small waists?

Men consistently find women the most attractive when they have a low waist-to-hip ratio — commonly referred to as an hourglass figure. New research provides evidence that men have this preference because it is a reliable signal of physical and sexual maturity in young women who have not been pregnant.
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What size is considered thick?

Fat is when you have that extra skin that hangs everywhere and that big gut and are untoned.” “thick is sizes 12-18 I think personally it looks better on minorities..i think it would look good on white women but they have such a big issue with what size they are…
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How can u tell if ur fat?

Adult Body Mass Index
  1. If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range.
  2. If your BMI is 18.5 to <25, it falls within the healthy weight range.
  3. If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range.
  4. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.
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What is the average jean size for a woman?

The average size of an American woman has historically been reported as a size 14.
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Is size 32 jeans fat?

Depends. Size anything above size 30-32 if you don't work out or anything. If you play a lot of sport or are a gym monkey then you can get away with up to size 34. After that, unless you are on steroids you're gunna start looking a bit fat.
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What is a healthy waist size for a 5'5 woman?

What is the ideal waist size for a 5′5″ woman? A 5′5″ woman should have a waist circumference measurement of no more than 32 inches. However, for a woman in general, a low-risk healthy waist measurement is considered anything under 31.5 inches, so this is our recommendation.
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Is a 26 inch waist skinny?

On both men and women, a 26 inch waist looks slim and narrow and is usually an indication that you have a naturally slim waist or that you exercise regularly and eat healthily. For a woman, in particular, a 26″ waist will look even smaller the wider that your hips are.
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Why is my waist so thick?

Causes of a High Waist Circumference

A larger waist circumference is often caused by intra-abdominal visceral fat. Visceral fat is fat that develops between and around internal organs. This type of fat differs from "regular" fat that sits just beneath the skin and can be pinched.
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What is the waist on a size 10?

If majority rules, a size 10 has a 36″ bust, 28″ waist and a 40″ hip.
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What waist size is too big?

A waist circumference of greater than 40 inches for men and greater than 35 inches for women is considered indicative of abdominal obesity. It carries with it increased risk for: Heart disease. Diabetes.
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