Strong Curves book promotes a woman who's 5'8 and 115 lbs as clients' "ideal" body. Is the weight estimate just off?

[n9070]

@mercyselva I think that's sort of an old rule of thumb, and I don't think it accounts for muscle or other variations in body composition/shape very well! Personally, I'm 5'3" and I don't feel healthy or attractive at 115 - I feel like I look gaunt, and it feels unnaturally thin for my body. 115 or lower may be great for other women of my height though - everyone is different.

 

[mercyselva]

@n9070 Yes, I definitely agree. Bodies are different. I've got a short torso and a larger chest, so I think it makes me look kind of stumpy. Other girls who are about the same size up top look different.

 

[nena111601]

@mercyselva No I meant the girl with the wonky legs on the mybodysize or whatever site